Home Mission (Missionaries and Catechists) Fund Collection.—The Synod appointed the second annual collection for this Fund to be taken up in April. The usual circular will be sent out to congregational treasurers by the General Treasurer.
Notice to Congregational Treasurers.—Congregational Treasurers are reminded that copies of their financial statements, duly audited, are to be sent to the Clerks of the Presbyteries under whose jurisdiction their congregations are. It is requested to be pointed out that there has been remissness on the part of certain congregational treasurers in paying attention to this notice of late years, and on their attention being thus called to the matter we are sure it will be put right for the future.
Communions.—April—First Sabbath, Stoer; second, Lochgilphead; third, Greenock; fourth, Glasgow; fifth, Wick. May—First Sabbath, Kames and Oban; second, Dumbarton; third, Edinburgh. June—First Sabbath, Helmsdale, Applecross and Coigach; second, Shieldaig; third, Lochcarron, Glendale and Dornoch; fourth, Inverness and Gairloch. July—First Sabbath, Raasay, Laig and Beauly; second, Tain, Staffin and Tomatin; third, Daviot, Halkirk, Flashadder, and Rogart; fourth, Plockton and Bracadale. August—First Sabbath, Dingwall; second, Portree; third, Laide, Broadford, Bonar-Bridge; fourth, Stornoway. 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.
London Mission Communion Services.—The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be dispensed (D.V.) on Sabbath, 8th April, when the Rev. R. Mackenzie, M.A., Gairloch, is expected to officiate. The following are the hours of the services:—Thursday (5th April), 7 p.m. (English). Friday, 3.30 p.m. (Gaelic); 7 p.m. (English). Saturday, 3.30 p.m. (English). Sabbath, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. (English); 3.45 p.m. (Gaelic). Monday, 7 p.m. (English). Those of our readers who have friends in London might call their attention to these services. The services are held in Conference Hall, Eccleston Street, Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, S.W.
Newcastle-on-Tyne—Services.—The Rev. R. Mackenzie, M.A., Gairloch, intends giving a Sabbath to Newcastle on his way north from London. The services will be (D.V.) held in the Rechabite Hall, 22 Ellison Place, Newcastle, on Sabbath, 15th April, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., in English. A Gaelic service will be held in the afternoon at 3 p.m. Free Presbyterians having friends in the vicinity might give them notice of these meetings. As will be seen from the Magazine
(p. iii. of Cover), services are held regularly at the above address every Sabbath at 3 and 7 p.m., and a weekly prayer-meeting on Thursday, at 8 p.m. Further information may be had from Mr Frederick Bentley, 39 Osborne Avenue, Newcastle.
Bonar-Bridge Congregation — An Appeal. — For thirty-two years this congregation worshipped in Tul-loch School, and are now desirous to build a suitable place of worship of their own. The congregation, being small, and by no means wealthy, cannot unaided bear the financial burden which such an undertaking involves. The proposed church will cost about £550, and, while the congregation will do their utmost by contributing themselves, they make this appeal to all friends and sympathisers for their kind support. Contributions will be gratefully received and acknowledged by Rev. D. J. Matheson, Lairg, or by Mr Alexander Murray, Badbea, Bonar-Bridge. The Northern Presbytery cordially endorse this appeal.
Ordination and Induction at Shieldaig.—The Western Presbytery met in Shieldaig Church on Wednesday, the 14th March last, in connection with a call addressed by the joint-congregation of Shieldaig and Lochcarron to the Rev. Donald Macleod. The call, which was practically unanimous, was signed by 24 members and 341 adherents. A large congregation, drawn from all the various districts included in the charge, was present. The Rev. D. N. Macleod, Ullapool, preached an impressive sermon from the words, “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves” (Matt. x. 16). Thereafter, Mr Macleod, having answered the questions and signed the formula prescribed, was solemnly set apart to the office of the holy ministry, and admitted to the pastoral charge of the congregation. It is earnestly hoped that the Lord will follow these proceedings with a rich blessing in the experience of both pastor and people, and that Mr Macleod’s ministry will be a long and fruitful one.—R. MacK.
Death of Mr Alexander Matheson, Missionary, Portree.—We regret to record the passing away of another of our office-bearers in the person of Mr Alexander Matheson, Portree. Mr Matheson was an elder in the Portree congregation, and acted also as missionary in supplying various places. The end came with
startling suddenness. In the absence of Rev. D. M. Macdonald, he was conducting a funeral service in the house of the late Mrs Macpherson, Borve, and at the end he fell down dead. Mr Matheson was an elder of long standing in connection with the Portree congregation, and we extend to them our sympathy in the breach so suddenly made in their ranks, and also to his sister and brothers. A fuller notice will (D.V.) appear later on.