Communions.—May—First Sabbath, Kames and Oban; second, Dumbarton; third, Edinburgh. June—First Sabbath, Applecross and Coigach; second, Shiel-daig; third, Lochcarron, Glendale, Helmsdale, and Dornach; fourth, Inverness and Gairloch. July—First Sabbath, Raasay, Lairg, and Bealy; second, Tain, Staffin, and Tomatin; third, Daviot, Halkirk, Flash-adder, and Rogart; fourth, Plockton and Bracadale; fifth, Farr (Sutherlandshire) and North Uist. August—First Sabbath, Dingwall; second, Portree; third, Laide, Broadford, Bonar-Bridge; fourth, Stornoway. September—First Sabbath, Ullapool; second, Strathy; third, Stoer. South African Mission.—The following are the dates of the Communions:—Last Sabbath of March, June, September, and December. Note.—Notice of any additions to, or alteration of, the above dates of Communions should be sent to the Editor.
Notice to Congregational Treasurers.—Congregational Treasurers, who have not already sent in copies of their financial statements to the Clerks of their respective Presbyteries, are reminded of their duty to do so at their earliest convenience.
Ordination at Tarbert, Harris.—The Western Presbytery met in the Church at Tarbert, Harris, on the 30th of March, for the purpose of ordaining and inducting the Rev. Donald R. Macdonald, probationer, to the pastoral charge of the congregation. The members of Presbytery present were Revs. James Macleod, Glendale; Malcolm Gillies, Stornoway, and John Maclachlan, North Uist, and Mr John Macleod, Presbytery elder, Tarbert. Mr Macleod, who presided, preached a very faithful and practical sermon from I. Cor. iv. 2—”Moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful,” and having put the usual questions, afterwards addressed the newly-ordained minister as to the responsibilities of his office. Mr Gillies gave the charge to the congregation, pointing out to them some of their privileges and duties, and Mr Maclachlan undertook the concluding part of the service. There was a large congregation present, the church being well filled. The call to Mr Macdonald was signed by 831 members and adherents. We would wish all prosperity to the Harris congregation, and pray that the Lord would give His blessing to pastor and people and add to the church from time to time, as well as strengthen His people there. “When the Lord shall build up Zion, He shall appear in His glory.”
M. G.