Communions.
Dumbarton and Fort William, first Sabbath of December. Inverness, fifth Sabbath of January, 1916. Dingwall, first Sabbath of February.
Synod Tribute to the late Rev. John Robertson.
The following tribute has been drawn up by the Synod’s Committee:—”The Synod desire to record their deep sense of the loss sustained by the Church in the death of the venerable Rev. John Robertson, Greenock. They regard with sincere sorrow the removal of a worthy and estimable minister of God’s word, who, after spending a number of years in the work of the gospel in Canada, did very useful service in the Free Presbyterian Church during the last eighteen years of his long and honourable life. They note with thankfulness to the Most High that Mr. Robertson identified himself at an early stage with the testimony for the truth emitted by this Church, proved a source of real strength and helpfulness in the pulpit, church courts, and private visitation, and continued steadfastly loyal to Christ’s cause to the end of his course. They recall with respect and admiration the Christian and gentlemanly character of their departed father and friend, whose reverent bearing, sterling integrity, and sound judgment, combined with unassuming humility and unfailing courtesy, made him a valuable acquisition and ornament to the Church’s ranks. They earnestly pray that the Lord may raise up other witnesses of like piety and worth as labourers in the cause of the Gospel.
“The Synod conclude this brief tribute to Mr. Robertson’s memory by expressing their deepest sympathy with the members of his family in the great loss which they, along with the Church and the community, have sustained.”
We regret very much that, owing to circumstances, this tribute has not been published before now in the Magazine.
Day of Humiliation and Prayer in Southern Presbytery.
At its meeting on 12th November, this Presbytery, “taking into consideration the very serious condition of our country as to the awful War that has been waged during the past fifteen months, appointed Friday, the 31st day of December, as a day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer.”
Brief Obituary.
We have received a letter from the Rev. Neil Macintyre, Stornoway, notifying us of the sudden decease of two of his elders—Messrs. Donald Maciver, Lardale, and John Macdonald, Stornoway. These worthy men were both taken in one day, Saturday the 20th November, and their removal is a great loss to the Stornoway congregation. Mr. J. Macdonald was the father of one of our ministers, the Rev. Donald M. Macdonald. Mr. Macintyre states that fuller notices will (d.v.) follow. We desire to express our deepest sympathy with the relatives of the deceased, and with the minister and congregation, in the loss and trial they have experienced. May the Lord grant His own comfort and strength!