FUINN NAN SALM GHAIDHLIG (Gaelic Psalmody). Clo-bhuailte le h-ùghdarras Ard Sheanadh Eaglais Shaoir na h-Alba. Edinburgh: H. & J. Pillans & Wilson, 20 Bernard Terrace. *
The preface informs us that “this is a modest attempt to preserve the following tunes as they have been or are being sung in Gaelic in the Highlands of Scotland, and to help to improve
congregational singing where Gaelic services are still held.” There are 23 tunes in all, together with two versions of the Six Long Gaelic Tunes (now rarely sung). The typography is excellent and the form of the book is very handy for use. It may be added that the precentor’s recitative in giving “out the line” is also noted. The music is in the solf-fa notation. Price 2s. post free.
ROBERT MOFFAT OF KURUMAN, by David J. Deane. Glasgow : Pickering & Inglis, Bothwell Street. Price, 2s.
The story of the famous South African missionary is told in a very interesting way. Missionary biographies make delightful reading, especially where the record deals with the story of men who lived such consecrated lives as Robert Moffat. The book is beautifully printed and has a number of excellent illustrations. It is sold for the remarkably cheap price of 2s. Those who are in search for interesting and sound books for the young will find this biography the very thing.