Communions.
Ullapool (Ross), first Sabbath of March; Portree (Skye), second; John Knox’s, Glasgow (Hall, 2 Carlton Place, South-side), and Kinlochbervie (Sutherland), fourth. Stoer (Sutherland), first Sabbath of April.
Fast-Day in Western Presbytery.
This Presbytery has decided (D.V.) to hold Thursday the 14th day of March, as a Day of Humiliation and Prayer within its bounds, and expresses the hope that congregations will find this day convenient, recommending that, if not found convenient, they can fix the day considered most suitable for the locality.
Southern Presbytery: Protest against Introduction of “Summer Time” on Lord’s Day.
The following Protest has been drawn up, and forwarded:—”The Southern Presbytery of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, being concerned as to the disregard of the Lord’s Day by those in authority, would raise its solemn protest against the unnecessary introduction of the “Summer Time” each year on the morning of the said Day, as a national violation of God’s commandment, causing pain of conscience to a large number of loyal British subjects. The Presbytery would strongly appeal to the Government to change the day for the introduction of the “Summer Time” to an ordinary week-day. The Presbytery instructs the Clerk to send copies of this Protest to the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Scotland, and other members of the Cabinet.”
London Mission.
The Treasurer of the London Mission acknowledges, with sincere thanks, £5, collected by Mr. Angus Fraser, for the Mission Magazine Fund. The services are now being conducted by Mr. Fraser, and the Church is greatly indebted to him for the interest which he is taking in the Mission. Though these are perilous times through which we are passing, the Most High has preserved each one. The attendance at all services has increased, and the liberality shown in the maintenance of the Mission is greater than ever it has been, with the result that the finances are now most satisfactory. If any friends in Scotland would desire Mr. Fraser to call upon others in London, with a view to bring the Mission under their notice, he is willing to do so, should he obtain their addresses. His address is Mrs. Sutherland’s, 201 Lavender Hill, London, S.W.
Mission to Forces in England.
It is arranged that the Rev. D. Graham, Shieldaig, will (d.v.) succeed the Rev. A. Macrae, Portree, in the work of conducting Gaelic services for naval men at Chatham and Portsmouth. Mr. Graham’s address will be the usual one—Mrs. Mackay’s, 19 Bryanston Street, Portman Square, London, W. It is matter of much thankfulness that the Church has been able to continue this Mission up to the present, and we hope that it will be able to do so till the end of the War, the Lord’s abundant blessing attending the arduous labours and services of deputies.
Deputy to Canada.
Our deputy, Rev. Wm. Matheson, expects (d.v.), to be in Winnipeg for five Sabbaths, beginning with the second Sabbath of March. He intends, when West, to give three Sabbaths to Bayton. Friends of the cause who would like to attend these services can communicate with Mr. Matheson, c/o Mr. William Sinclair, 400 Victor Street, Winnipeg. He will conduct services at Lochalsh, beginning second Sabbath of May, and on the second Sabbath of June the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be administered.
Canadian Mission.
It is with sincere regret we chronicle the passing away of Mr. Archibald MacLeish, elder, West Williams, and Mr. Donald T. MacKenzie, Lochalsh. The latter was Treasurer of the Ontario Mission. The removal of these worthy men is a distinct loss to the Mission. We express our heartfelt condolences with the sorrowing relatives and with the congregations with which they were connected. A fuller notice, we hope, will appear later. At the General Meeting of the Ontario Group, held on New Year’s Day, at Egmondville, Mr. A. R. Finlayson, Lucknow, was appointed General Treasurer in place of Mr. Donald T. MacKenzie, deceased.
Correction.
On top line of page 345 of last issue, “two thousand,” etc., should have been “three thousand,” etc.