Communions.
John Knox’s, Glasgow (Hall, 2 Carlton Place, South-side), and Breasclete (Lewis), first Sabbath of October; Gairloch (Ross), and Ness (Lewis), second; Scourie (Sutherland-shire), third; Wick (Caithness), and Lochinver, fourth. Oban, first Sabbath of November; St. Jude’s, Glasgow (Jane Street, Blythswood Square), second; Fort William, third.
Theological Classes at Wick.
The Theological Classes will (D.V.) begin at Wick, under the Rev. D. Beaton, on Tuesday the 28th day of October. The prayers of God’s people are requested in supplicating a blessing upon tutor and students in connection with the important work carried on in training candidates for the office of the ministry.
Reply by the King to Loyal Address.
The following reply was received from His Majesty to the Synod’s Loyal Address: “Scottish Office, Whitehall, S.W., 7th August, 1913.—Sir,—I have to inform you that I have had the honour to lay before the King the loyal and dutiful Address forwarded by the Synod of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland for presentation to His Majesty; and that His Majesty was pleased to receive the same very graciously.—I am, Sir, your obedient Servant,
(Signed) J. M’KINNON WOOD.
The Rev. NEIL MACINTYRE,
Moderator of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland.”
Return of Canadian Deputy.
We have pleasure in stating that the Rev. John R. Mackay, Inverness, the Synod’s deputy to the Canadian Mission, returned safely to the home country on the 21st September. It is matter of thankfulness to the Most High to know that Mr. Mackay enjoyed good health during the whole time of his absence and that his visit to our Canadian friends was a pleasant, though laborious, experience. Mr. Mackay will (D.V.) give a full report of his work to the Synod at its meeting in Glasgow on 11th November.
Communion at Chesley, Ontario.
Rev. Walter Scott desires us to intimate that the Communion will (God willing) be dispensed in the Chesley congregation on the first Sabbath of November. Friends of the cause on the Canadian side who may find it convenient to attend will take note of said date, and friends in this country will, we trust, make a point of remembering Mr. Scott and his congregation in their prayers at a throne of grace, that they may be blessed with much of the divine presence.
Irish Presbyterians and a Day of Humiliation and Prayer.
The Clerk sent a copy of the Synod’s resolution on the subject of Home Rule and a Day of Humiliation and Prayer to Rev. Dr. Macaulay, Moderator of the Irish Presbyterian Assembly, and the following reply has been received: “Dear Sir,—On behalf of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland I beg to acknowledge with deep thankfulness the resolution of sympathy with the Protestants of Ireland adopted by the Synod of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland at their meeting held on the 1st July. I may also say that the Irish General Assembly, at its meeting in June, directed that a Day of Humiliation and Prayer in connection with the Home Rule crisis should be observed by the members of the Church at a time appointed by the Moderator.—I am, very sincerely yours, (Signed) W. J. MACAULAY.
THE MANSE,
PORTADOWN, 26th August, 1913.”
Acknowledgments.
Rev. Neil Cameron begs to acknowledge, with sincere thanks, the following donations for Bembesi Building Fund—Mrs. M., £1; “Anon,” £1; M. F., £1; Miss K. M’C., 2/6; “Inverness-shire,” 10/; Mr. C. S., 5/; Miss M. M. C., Craignish, 5/; “Wellwisher,” Aberdeen, 5/; “Anon,” Glasgow, 5/; C. S. I., 5/. For Kaffir Psalms—Mr. M., 10/; C. S. I., 5/. For St. Jude’s Building Fund—”Inverness-shire,” 10/.
Mr. Angus Clunas, General Treasurer, 35 Ardconnel Terrace, Inverness, begs to acknowledge, with thanks, the following donations:—For Matabele Church Building Fund—10/ from “A Friend,” Staffin, Skye; 25/ from “Other Friends,” Staffin, per Mr. A. Mackay; 20/ from “Two Lady Friends,” Glasgow; 10/ from “A Friend,” Edinburgh; and 20/ from “B. F.,” Ballinluig (former 20/ meant for Sustentation Fund). For Sustentation Fund—5/ from “Anon,” Lochailort.