Communions.
November—First Sabbath, Oban and Dingwall (note change of date); second, Glasgow and Halkirk; third, Edinburgh and Dornoch. South African Mission—The following are the dates of Communions:—Last Sabbath of March, June, September and December. Note.—Notice of any additions to, or alterations of, the above dates of the Communions should be sent to the Editor.
Student Licensed.
Mr. Alexander Macaskill, divinity student, was duly licensed to preach the gospel at a meeting of the Western Presbytery held at Portree on the 10th of August.
Fort William Church Purchase Fund: An Appeal.
The Fort William congregation having purchased a building for £550 which they purpose turning into a place of worship are making this appeal to the friends of the cause to help them in paying off this debt. Hitherto they have been dependent on halls for which they have had to pay a considerable rent. It may be pointed out that since 1893 the sum paid for rent would not only meet the purchase price of the present building but leave a handsome balance on hand. The congregation decided, therefore, to make an effort to obtain a building for themselves. Owing to the high prices of building material and the heavy rates demanded for sites they had to give up thoughts of building. When the present building came into the market an offer was made, with the sanction of the Presbytery, and it was secured. While the congregation is small it is to be borne in mind that Fort William occupies a key position in the industrial development of the Highlands. At present the British Aluminium Company are doubling their plant and there has been a large influx of young men to the district and our congregation has considerably increased thereby. The congregation will do its utmost to clear off the debt but it appeals to all well-wishers of the cause to give them a helping hand. Contributions will be gratefully received and acknowledged by Rev. D. Beaton, Free Presbyterian Manse, Oban, or by Mr. Alexander Rankin, Manore Cottage, Fort William.
The Southern Presbytery sanction this appeal.
Neil Macintyre, Moderator; R. Mackenzie, Clerk.