Communions.—Dingwall, first Sabbath of August; Portree (Skye), second; Bonar Bridge (Sutherland), third; Stornoway, fourth. Ullapool (Ross), and Vatten (Skye), first Sabbath of September; Strathy (Sutherland), second; Applecross (Ross), third.
Reply to Synod’s Loyal Address to the King.—The Synod Clerk has received the following reply to Synod’s Loyal Address:—
“SCOTTISH OFFICE, WHITEHALL, S.W., 26th June, 1917.—SIR,—With reference to your letter of the 19th instant, I am directed by the Secretary for Scotland to inform you that he has had the honour to lay before the King the loyal and dutiful Address of the Synod of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, and that His Majesty was pleased to receive the same very graciously.—I am, Sir, your obedient Servant, (Signed) JAMES M. DODDS.
The Rev. JAMES S. SINCLAIR, Synod Clerk.”
Resolution re Canadian Soldiers and British Camp Evils.—The following resolution has been drawn up by the Synod Committee, and forwarded to the Prime Minister and the Secretary for War:—
“The Synod of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, learning on good information from a Canadian Presbyterian Synod and other sources, that much harm has been done to the morals of Canadian soldiers through the facilities afforded at British Camps for indulgence in strong drink and other evils, and that Canadian parents are deeply grieved by the moral havoc which has been wrought, expresses its sincere sorrow at this most regrettable state of things, and protests strongly against the continuance of the conditions referred to, so far as it is possible for human power to remove them. The Synod earnestly implores the Government authorities to take such steps as will effectually safeguard the moral interests of our brave Canadian helpers and all other soldiers who are exposed to gross temptation, considering that a high-toned morality among the defenders of our country is essential, both to their personal integrity, and to efficiency and success in the War.”
Deputy to Canada.—We are pleased to inform our readers that the Rev. William Matheson, probationer, has decided (D.V.)
to go as Deputy to our Canadian Mission this year, and to undertake such other work there as the Synod desire. Mr. Matheson will, of course, be ordained, in accordance with the Synod’s decision, so that he will be able to administer ordinances. He is likely to leave this country about the end of September.
Mission to Naval Men in England.—Rev. Neil Macintyre, Stornoway, has returned home after conducting the services of this Mission for several weeks in the south of England. Rev. D. A. Macfarlane, M.A., Lairg, is expected to succeed him for a similar period.