Communions.—North Tolsta, first Sabbath of October; Ness (Lewis) and Gairloch, second; Scourie, third; Lochinver, fourth; Wick, fifth. Oban, first Sabbath of November; Glasgow, second; Edinburgh, Dornoch, and Helmsdale, third.
Deputy to Canadian Mission.—Rev. D. Beaton, Wick, left Detroit on 28th August, to visit the Church’s Mission in Vancouver. He expects to break his return journey at Winnipeg. The prayers of our people are solicited for the success of his labours.
Famine in Matabeleland.—The writer received two letters from Rev. J. B. Radasi at the end of August. The following are quotations from the letters:—”The Government of Rhodesia set apart £35,000 for relieving the famine, and their agents do all in their power to grant relief. They sell the bag of mealies (200 lbs.) for 21/, being 4/ lower than storekeeper’s charge. Yet we meet every day with distressing cases—women and children reporting themselves at the Mission saying they are starving. They cannot sell their cattle, as no one will buy them at any price. Many natives and Europeans cannot get work. Many of our people are unable to attend church for want of clothing, and some children cannot come to school for the same reason. They all hope that the F.P. Church will remember them in prayers. Next year’s crop will not be reaped till June, so you will see that there is a great need for help.” The writer sent £30 immediately, so as to relieve distress, as already indicated in September Magazine. N. C.