Communions.—October—First Sabbath, North Tolsta; second, Ness and Gairloch; third, Scourie; fourth, Greenock, Lochinver and Wick. November—First Sabbath, Oban; second, Glasgow; third, Edinburgh; fourth, Halkirk. 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.
Church’s Deputy to Detroit.—The Rev. D. M. Macdonald informs us that he intends sailing (D.V.) on the 6th October, by the “Cameronia,” for New York en route for Detroit. He requests that any letters desiring information about the services (which begin on third Sabbath of October) should be addressed to 474 East Grand Boulevard, Detroit, Illinois. Information about services which may be held in Toronto later on will be made known when arrangements are made. The prayers of our people are requested for the Lord’s blessing on our deputy for his safekeeping going and returning and on his labours while ministering in Detroit, Toronto, etc.
Church’s Deputy to Canada.—It was decided at the Synod Mr. John P. Macqueen, after being ordained, is to proceed to Canada as the Church’s deputy. As yet the date of Mr. Macqueen’s sailing has not been fixed.
Collection for this Month.—The Collection for this month appointed by the Synod is for the Home Mission Fund (Missionaries and Catechists).
Confession of Faith.—We regret to learn that the demand for the very cheap edition of the Confession of Faith purchased by the Synod has been very poor. It is to be hoped that our ministers and missionaries will see to it that an opportunity be given to our people of securing a copy of the Confession at so cheap a rate. It is not likely such an opportunity will come their way again. Mr. Finlay Beaton, who was entrusted by the Synod with the distribution of this reprint of the Confession, writes us as follows: “In view of the intrinsic value of the Confession as a system of truth, and the light it sheds on the doctrines of grace, a copy ought to be in the possession of every family, and its low price, 2s. per copy, post free (1s. 9d. plus 3d. postage), puts it within reach of all. A careful study of the Confession at a time when its masterly presentation of scripture truth is little understood and often denied, and when the Church of Scotland is preparing what is practically a new creed, is all the more necessary.” Copies can be had from F. Beaton, 11 Greig Street, Inverness, and ministers and missionaries of the Church at 1s. 9d. per copy except where sent by post when the price is 2s. All payments are to be sent to Mr. F. Beaton at the above address.
Held Over.—We regret, owing to pressure on our space, three obituaries which were in type last month have to be held over.