Communions.—November—First Sabbath, Oban; second Glasgow; third, Dornoch and 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.
Students Licensed.—At a meeting of the Outer Isles Presbytery held on 2nd October, at Stornoway, Mr. Donald Macaskill, M.A., divinity student, was licensed to preach the gospel. At a meeting of the Southern Presbytery held at Glasgow, on 23rd October, Messrs. Angus Mackay, M.A., and John Peter Macqueen were licensed to preach.
Church’s Deputy to Canada.—The Rev. John P. Macqueen is booked to sail on 27th October in the S.S. Duchess of York. We bespeak the prayers of the Lord’s people on his behalf for His care over him by sea and land and for His blessing upon his labours in his new sphere. Mr. Macqueen expects (D.V.) to conduct his first service in Winnipeg on Sabbath, 11th November.
Colonial and Canadian Mission Committee.—At a meeting of this Committee held at Dingwall, on 25th September, the Rev. Finlay Macleod, Dornoch, was appointed Convener.
Church’s Deputy to Detroit, etc.—A cablegram has been received from Rev. D. M. Macdonald announcing his safe arrival in the U.S.A.