MRS. NORMAN M’LEAN, NORTH UIST.
It is with sincere regret we record the death of Mrs. Norman M’Lean, Balemore, North Uist. She passed away to her eternal rest at the beginning of last month, after a short illness. Mrs. M’Lean was born in Baleshare, North Uist, in the year 1841, and was thus seventy-eight years of age at the time of her departure. From early years she was the subject of serious impressions, largely, we understand, through the instrumentality of the venerable pastor of our Dingwall congregation. It was after her marriage that she made a public profession, the reality of which was manifested by her consistent life. She heartily supported those who formed the Free Presbyterian Church in 1893, and although faced with opposition and surrounded by people who had no sympathy with her views, she adhered to the testimony of the Church, without wavering, to the end. Mrs. M’Lean was a humble, prayerful, and warm-hearted Christian.
One of her sons—Mr. John M’Lean—is Treasurer of St. Jude’s Congregation, Glasgow, and to him, and the rest of the family, we extend our deep sympathy in the loss they have sustained by her removal.
D. M. M.
MR. DUNCAN BROWN, GREENOCK.
WE have to announce with sincere sorrow the death of Mr. Duncan Brown, Greenock, which took place on the 14th day of March. He will be greatly missed by our congregation there, for he took an interest in the congregation and in all its concerns.
He acted as treasurer during several years, and continued to do so up to the last. An ideal bookkeeper he was, and, as regards being correct in his transactions, we never met his superior. As a Christian, we had not the slightest doubt in his sincerity since the first time we had the privilege of knowing him. His true humility caused that he looked upon others as being far superior to himself, and his gentlemanly modesty and unassuming nature kept him always from seeking the highest room. He was a man of superior intelligence, and judicious in his walk and conversation in the world. We believe that the change was a good one for him, and that he is now with Christ, which is far better.
We desire to express our sincere sympathy with each member of his family, and with all his relations.
N. C.