Communions.
John Knox’s, Glasgow (Hall, 2 Carlton Place, South-side), and Tolsta (Lewis), first Sabbath of October; Gairloch (Ross), and Ness (Lewis), second; Scourie (Sutherland), third; Lochinver (Sutherland), fourth; Wick (Caithness), fifth. Oban, first Sabbath of November; St. Jude’s, Glasgow (Jane Street, Blythswood Square), and Halkirk (Caithness), second; Dornoch, and Helmsdale (Sutherland), third.
Strathy Congregation.
Mr. Murdo Mackay, missionary, and others who are in charge of the affairs of this congregation wish us to intimate, to all who are interested, that the Church Building debt in connection with this congregation is now cleared off, and to renew their expression of sincere thanks to all friends who, in the kind providence of the Most High, contributed so liberally to the removal of the debt.
The late Mr. R. Mackenzie, Inverness.
It is with sincere sorrow that we briefly notice the death of Mr. Roderick Mackenzie, merchant, Kingsmills Road, Inverness, a deacon in our Inverness congregation. Mr. Mackenzie, who was only forty-seven years of age, passed away after an illness of seven weeks or so, on Monday the 28th August. He was a pious and gifted man, who gave promise—had his life been spared—of much usefulness in the congregation, and we feel very deeply for the minister (Rev. John R. Mackay) and his people in Mr. Mackenzie’s early and unexpected removal. We also extend our deepest sympathy to his widow and children in the great bereavement which they have sustained by the loss of a valuable husband and father in the prime of his manhood. May the Lord graciously sustain and comfort them, and be their upmaking portion!
The late Mr. D. Murray, North Tolsta.
We have to record with much regret the death of our esteemed missionary, Mr. Donald Murray, North Tolsta, Lewis, which sad event took place during the past month after a short illness. His removal causes a blank in the district. Much sympathy is felt for his widow and family. We expect a fuller notice to appear (D.V.) in a future issue.
Deputy in Canada.
We learn by letters from the Rev. D. Beaton, our Deputy in Canada, that he has had to supplement his work by a visit to Vancouver. While in Winnipeg he was invited by friends of our Church in Vancouver to go there for some Sabbaths. Their cry appeared like that of old, “Come over into Macedonia and help us,” and he felt it his duty to go for two Sabbaths. Mr. Malcolm Gillies, student, who was also invited to give Gaelic services, accompanied him. They have had encouraging attendances at the services held.
Mission to Forces at Chatham and Portsmouth.
Rev. D. Graham, Shieldaig, returned from this Mission at the beginning of September, and has been succeeded by the Rev. Alexander Macrae, Portree, who is presently engaged. The attendances are not so large, owing to naval changes, as they were at first, but still the work is necessary and interesting. May the Lord grant His blessing.