Communions.—April—First Sabbath, Stoer and Achmore; second, Lochgilphead; third, Greenock; fourth, Glasgow and Wick. May—First Sabbath, Kames and Oban; second, Dumbarton; third, Edinburgh. June—First Sabbath, Applecross and Coigach; second, Shieldaig; third, Helmsdale, Lochearron, Glendale, and Dornoch; fourth, Gairloch and Inverness.
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 Communion should be sent to the Editor.
Notice to Magazine Subscribers.—Subscribers are respectfully reminded that their subscriptions for 1932-33 are now due and Mr. John Grant, 4 Millburn Road, Inverness, will feel obliged by an early remittance. The annual subscription is 3s. 9d. (including double July number), post free, paid in advance. Subscribers are requested to read the instructions on p. ii. of the cover of the Magazine and to state whether they are new or former subscribers when sending their subscriptions.
Church’s Deputies.—The Rev. D. J. Matheson who has been supplying Winnipeg for a year set sail from New York on 26th March. The Rev. Donald Urquhart, our Missionary to the Jews, who has been home on sick leave, takes Mr. Matheson’s place.
Notice to Congregational Treasurers.—Congregational Treasurers are reminded that copies of their financial statements, duly audited, are to be sent to the Clerks of Presbyteries, under whose jurisdiction their congregations are.
Death of Mr. James Campbell, Elder, Inverness.—It is with sincere regret that we intimate the passing of Mr. James Campbell. He had been ailing for some months. He was a warm hearted and generous supporter of Christ’s cause and his removal is a great loss to our cause in general and to the Inverness congregation in particular. It will be remembered that he was instrumental in getting two goodly volumes of the Rev. Laclhan Mackenzie’s sermons, etc., published, which have had a ready sale. We extend our sincere sympathy to his widow and sons and daughters, at home and abroad, and also to the Inverness congregation in the great loss they have sustained.
The late Mr. Andrew Cameron, Elder, Oban.—It is with sincere regret that we have to announce the removal of Mr. Andrew Cameron. Mr. Cameron had reached a good old age and was a man deeply taught by the Holy Spirit and possessed gifts of no ordinary kind. He was a life-long friend of Rev. Neil Cameron and though the latter entered glory a few days before his friend yet the time between their departure was but a few days. He longed to be away and like Hopeful he went down to the River without fear. A fuller notice will appear (D.V.) later. The Oban congregation have lost a pillar of strength and a devoted office-bearer and we mourn his loss. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his widow and family.
Opening of New Church in Staffin, Skye.—The new Church built by our Staffin congregation was opened on Wednesday, 2nd March, at 12 o’clock noon, when the Rev. Ewen McQueen, Inverness, preached an appropriate discourse on Zechariah, iv. 9. There was a large congregation many of our own people from other districts being present and also a number of people from other denominations. The building is substantially built and both the missionary, Mr. A. McKay, and the congregation are to be congratulated on the successful culmination of their efforts to provide an up-to-date and comfortable place of worship. May the Lord lead many to Himself and manifest Himself graciously to His people in it. The collection at the opening service was very good being over £53 and shows the generosity of those who were present. The total cost of the church so far is £1280 9s. 6d., leaving a debt of £207 15s 1d., which with the aid of friends will soon be wiped off. We would acknowledge to the glory of God His goodness in bringing about this event in His gracious providence and grateful thanks are tendered to all who have helped hitherto.—D. M. M.
Collection for April.—The Collection (first) for the Home Mission Fund (Missionaries and Catechists) is to be taken up this month.