Communions. — June — First Sabbath, Applecross, Helmsdale (note change of date from 3rd to 1st Sabbath of June), and Coigach; second, Shieldaig; third, Lochcarron, Glendade, and Dornoch; fourth, Inverness and Gairloch. July—First Sabbath—Raasay, Lairg, Thurso, and Beauty; second, Tain, Staffin, and Tomatin; third, Daviot, Halkirk, Flashadder, and Rogart; fourth, Plockton and Bracadale; fifth, North Uist. August—First Sabbath—Dingwall; second, Stratherrick and Portree; third, Laide, Broadford, and Bonar-Bridge; fourth, Finsbay and Stornoway. September — First Sabbath, Ullapool; second, Strathy; third, Stoer and Tarbert (Harris). 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.
Opening of New Church at Helmsdale.—On Wednesday, 16th May, the place of worship, newly erected by our Helmsdale congregation, was opened. The Rev. D. M. Macdonald, Portree, preached an appropriate sermon from Rev. xxi., 22—“And I saw no temple therein; for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.” Rev. D. J. Matheson, Lairg, took part in the service. The congregation was augmented by a large number of friends from Halkirk, Wick, Strathy, Lairg, and adjoining parishes. The building is nicely situated, exceptionally well finished, and in every respect suitable. It meets a much felt need. The cost is about £700, and of this amount about £280 is still required. May the pastor and congregation receive much of the Lord’s blessing spiritually, with this token of His favour in providence.