Communions.—Inverness, fourth Sabbath of January. Dingwall, first Sabbath of February.
Mission to Naval Men in England.—Rev. Alexander Macrae, Portree, returned from this Mission at Chatham and Portsmouth early in the second week of November, and was succeeded by the Rev. Alexander Mackay, Oban, who is presently engaged there. From the report of the Rev. D. Graham, Shieldaig, a previous deputy (see pp. 295-7), we can see that the Mission is as interesting and important as ever. Mr. Graham expresses the fear that his own and other reports of deputies may become “monotonous,” but such is far from being the case. Each report contains something fresh, and is read, we believe, with constant relish by our readers.
Theological Classes at Inverness.—The Theological Classes of the Free Presbyterian Church began at Inverness on Tuesday the 28th November. Our Theological Tutor, the Rev. John R. Mackay, M.A., desires the prayers of the Church on behalf of the students and himself, that the Lord may grant His guidance and blessing in connection with their joint labours and studies.
Return of Deputy from Canada.—We have pleasure in informing our readers that our Canadian Deputy, the Rev. D. Beaton, Wick, arrived safely in the home country on the 19th November, by the S.S. “Scotian.” The voyage was somewhat stormy, and the submarine danger was constantly before the minds of the passengers, but everything passed off favourably, in the kindness of divine providence. Mr. Beaton had an interesting
and laborious visit to the several parts of our Canadian Mission, and his report will be looked forward to with interest.
The late Mrs. MacKenzie, Portree,—We regret to state that Mrs. Mackenzie (late of Stevenson Terrace, Oban), aged 90 years, died at the house of her daughter, Mrs. James MacLeod, Mill Road, Portree, on 25th August. The remains were interred in the Old Cemetery, Portree, on 28th August. Mrs. MacKenzie was a most loyal member of the Oban Congregation. She was highly respected in the town of Oban, and her removal is keenly felt by many. Further particulars will be given in the January Magazine.—D. M’K.
The late Mrs. Shaw, Clarence River, N.S.W.—We very much regret the death on 28th August of Mrs. Janet Shaw, Glen-Lewin, Clarence River, New South Wales. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing family and relatives. Mrs. Shaw was a most attached member of our congregation in the Clarence District. A fuller notice will appear in next issue.—D. M’K.
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