THE Western Presbytery met at Bayhead, North Uist, on the 1st day of August with a view to the induction of the Rev. Donald M. Macdonald, ordained minister, as pastor of the North Uist Congregation. Rev. Neil Macintyre, Stornoway, presided, and preached from Isaiah liv. 4, especially first clause of the verse, “Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people.” Thereafter he put the usual Questions to Mr. Macdonald, who satisfactorily answered the same, and signed the Formula. He was then set apart with solemn prayer to the pastoral charge of the North Uist Congregation. As Mr. Macdonald was ordained some time ago with a view to missionary work in Canada, there was no laying on of hands. Rev. Murdo Morrison, Lochinver, addressed Mr. Macdonald in appropriate terms as to the duties of his office, and Rev. N. Macintyre, the congregation as to their special responsibilities. Mr. Alexander Macaskill, elder, was the other member of the court present. Owing to the scattered nature of this Presbytery, with seas to cross, it is difficult for many members to be present.
The call, which was most harmonious and hearty, was signed by 332 members and adherents. Rev. Mr. Macintyre, who has been interim-moderator for 16 or 17 years, received a substantial presentation from the congregation. We may also state that a manse is in the course of erection, towards which the people are subscribing most liberally, and which is expected to be finished by spring of next year, at a cost of about £800. We earnestly pray that the ministry now begun at North Uist may be attended with an abundant blessing in the conversion and edification of many.