Communions.—May: First Sabbath, Kames and Oban; second, Dumbarton, Scourie; third, Edinburgh and Broadford; June: First Sabbath, Applecross, Tarbert (Harris) and Colgach, second, Shieldaig; third, Helmsdale, Lochcarron, Glendale and Dornoch; fourth, Gairloch and Inverness. July: First Sabbath, Raasay, Lairg, Beauly; second, Tain, Staffin, Tomatin; third, Daviot, Halkirk, Flashadder, Fort William, Rogart; fourth, Stratherrick, Plockton, Bracadale, North Uist; fifth, Achmore and Thurso. August: Second Sabbath, Portree; third, Laide and Bonarbridge; fourth, Finsbay, Stornoway, Vatten. 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 the Communions should be sent to the Editor.]
Meeting of Synod.—The Synod will (D.V.) meet in the Hall at St. Jude’s Church on Tuesday, 23rd May, at 6.30 p.m., when the Rev D. Beaton, Oban, will (D.V.) conduct divine worship.
Collection for this Month.—The Synod has appointed the Collection (first) for Home Mission (Missionaries and Catechists) to be taken up this month.
Church’s Deputy to Canada.—We are pleased to hear that Rev. Angus Mackay, M.A., reached Winnipeg safely after visiting friends in New York and Toronto on his way. The ocean crossing was very stormy. Mr. Mackay reports encouraging attendances at both English and Gaelic services and hopes to visit other Mission Stations (D.V.) in due course.—William Grant, Convener of Canadian and Colonial Mission Committee.
Protest by Southern Presbytery.—The Southern Presbytery at their meeting on 18th April resolved to protest against the action of the Duke of Kent, representing the King and of the Prime Minister in officially attending a service of mass held in connection with the death of Mr. J. A. Lyons, late Prime Minister of Australia.