Communions.—Stoer (Sutherland), first Sabbath of April; Lochgilphead (Loch Fyne), second; St. Jude’s, Glasgow (Jane St., Blythswood Square), and Wick (Caithness), fourth. Kames (Kyles of Bute), and Oban, first Sabbath of May; Dumbarton, second; Edinburgh (Hall, Riego Street, near Tollcross), and Glendale (Skye), third.
Church Pamphlet by Rev. J. R. Mackay, M.A., Inverness.—Mr. Mackay has sent us a pamphlet with the following title and subject:—”The Free Church, and the Free Presbyterian Church: The Question of their Union Discussed.” The pamphlet deals with the subject on the lines of his speech at the last meeting of Synod, with special reference to the recent Reply by the Free Church to the Free Presbyterian “Statement of Differences.” As we looked at matters differently from Mr. Mackay at the Synod, so we regret we cannot endorse the pamphlet from various points of view, and would express the hope that readers may reserve their judgment until they shall have (d.v.) the opportunity of reading a reply article or pamphlet.
Notice to Treasurers within the Northern Presbytery.—Treasurers are reminded that copies of Abstracts of Financial Statements of their respective congregations are to be submitted to the Presbytery which meets at Wick on 26th April. These copies (which will not be returned, except in any case where the Presbytery has occasion to make any criticism) should be sent to the Clerk (Rev. D. Beaton, Wick), before the above date.
Houses of Ill Fame in France.—The Northern Presbytery at its meeting at Dingwall on the 14th March in view of reports in the public prints which indicate that our Government seems to sanction licensed brothels in France for the use of our soldiers, and that the member for Ross and Cromarty, Mr. Ian MacPherson, seemed in person to give the institution his sanction, cannot help giving expression to their astonishment and indignation at the low condition to which the country is being thus dragged. The Presbytery would implore the Government, as they would avert the intolerable wrath of God, and the unnecessary prolongation of bloodshed, to put a speedy end to this gross immorality. The Presbytery authorised the Clerk to send copies of this resolution to the Prime Minister, Mr. Ian MacPherson, and the local press.
Reprint of Dr. Warfield’s Address on the Sabbath.—The excellent address on the “Foundations of the Sabbath in the Word of God,” is being reprinted in pamphlet form by Messrs. Adshead, the printers of the Magazine, and may be had from them at the price of 3 ½d. per copy, post free, or 3/- per dozen, post free. The increased price of paper, etc., renders it necessary to charge this somewhat high price, but any profits arising from the sale of the pamphlet, after all the expenses have been met, will be devoted to the Mission to the Forces Fund.