Communions. — May—First Sabbath, Kames and Oban; second, Dumbarton; third, Edinburgh. June—First Sabbath, Applecross, Helmsdale (note change of date from 3rd to 1st Sabbath of June), and Coigach; second, Shieldaig; third, Lochcarron, Glendale, and Dornoch; fourth, Inverness and Gairloch. July—First Sabbath, Raasay, Lairg, Thurso, Beauly; second, Tain, Staffin, and Tomatin; third, Daviot, Halkirk, Flashadder, and Rogart; fourth, Plockton and Bracadale; fifth, North Uist. August—First Sabbath, Dingwall; second, Stratherrick, Portree; third, Laide, Broadford and 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 alterations of, the above dates of Communions should be sent to the Editor.
Meeting of Synod.—The Synod meets (D.V.) in St Jude’s Hall, Glasgow, on 22nd May, at 6.30 p.m., when the retiring Moderator, the Rev. R. Mackenzie, M.A., Gairloch, will preach.
Achmore Mission.—The Free Presbyterian Mission of Achmore, Lewis, wish to express their deep sense of gratitude to all who responded to the presbyterial appeal by contributing towards the building of the house for their missionary. As there is still a sum of about £50 required to complete the house, they would renew their appeal to the generosity of friends for help. Contributions should be addressed to Rev. Malcolm Gillies, Stornoway, or to Mr John Macarthur, Achmore, Lewis.—Malcolm Gillies, Moderator.
Death of Mr John Mackay, Missionary, Greenock.—It is with sincere regret we record the death of Mr John Mackay, Greenock, who passed to his everlasting rest on Saturday, 30th March. Mr Mackay was connected with our cause from its first inception in Halkirk, of which congregation he was an elder. For many years he acted as a missionary, supplying places more particularly within the bounds of the Southern Presbytery. His removal is a great loss to our cause. He bore his lingering illness with becoming patience and resignation. We extend our sincere sympathy to his widow, sister, and brother. A fuller notice will appear later on.
Student Licensed.—At a meeting of the Southern Presbytery, held in Glasgow on the 20th March, Mr Donald Urquhart, divinity student, after undergoing the prescribed licence trials, was licensed to preach the Gospel.
Helmsdale New Church Building.—The new Church building is to be opened (D.V.) on Wednesday, 16th May.
Acknowledgment of Donations.
JEWISH AND FOREIGN MISSIONS.—Alex. Ross, Southport, £10; Mrs Hogg, 49 Manor Road, London, 9s 6d; Mrs G. Macalpine, Rosemount, Tarbert, 6s 6d; Rod. Mackenzie, Banavie, 7s; Do., o/a Clothing Fund, 2s; Malcolm S. Fraser, The Mount, Sutherlandshire, £1 6s 6d; Anon., 10s; Nurse Macinnes, Melrose, for Clothing Fund, 5s; Miss I. Morrison, Barvas, 2s 6d; Mrs Macnicol, Corrour, for Mrs Radasi, 6s 6d; a Friend, Prestwick, for do., £1; Miss C. Macdonald,
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BONAR-BRIDGE CHURCH BUILDING FUND.—Rev. D. J. Matheson, Laing, acknowledges, with grateful thanks, the following donations:—Kenneth Matheson, Dingwall, £10; a Friend Harris, £1; John Macleod, Crianlarich, £1.
EDINBURGH CHURCH PURCHASE FUND.—Rev. N. Macintyre acknowledges, with sincere thanks, the following donations:—Mrs J. Matheson, Drumbie, Kyle, 10s; Friend, Melrose, 10s; Friend, Skye, £1; F.P., Glendale, £1; Rod. Mackenzie, Glenelg, £1; Well-wisher Portree, 12s 6d.
HELMSDALE CHURCH BUILDING FUND.—The Rev. W. Grant, Halkirk, gratefully acknowledges receipt of the following donations:—Malcolm Fraser, The Mound, £5; “Dalnessie,” 10s. Per J. Davidson:—Laing Friends, £1 12s; J. Davidson, Toronto, £5. Per J. Adamson—Miss Betsy Sutherland, Portgower, £1.
son, Lairg:—Friend, Lairg, 5s; Miss Ross, Fearn, 7s 6d; Mrs Alex. Mackay, 5s; Miss Jane Macleod, 2s 6d; a Friend, Partick, per Mrs Sinclair, Glasgow, 5s. The following, per Miss J. B. Mackenzie, Ullapool, for medical purposes:—Mrs Fraser, Leckmelm, 5s; Gairloch Friends, per Miss Macdonald, Kerrysdale, £15 10s; Shieldaig Friends, per Miss J. Graham, £6 10s; Laide Friends, per Miss Mackenzie, Udrigle, £5 2s.