Communions.
June—First Sabbath, Applecross, Tarbert (Harris) and Coigach; second, Shieldaig; third, Helmsdale, Lochcarron, Glendale, and Dornoch; fourth, Gairloch; fifth, Inverness. July—First Sabbath, Raasay, Lairg, Beauly; second, Tain, Staffin, Tomatin; third, Daviot, Halkirk, Flashadder, Rogart; fourth, Stratherrick, Plockton, North Uist. August—Fourth Sabbath Thurso (note altered date.). 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.
North Uist Church and Manse Fund.
Since the death seven years ago of Rev. John Maclaehlan, the devoted pastor of the Free Presbyterian Congregation, North Uist, the manse at Bayhead has been vacant most of the time. Upon examination some time ago it was found that the church and manse required extensive repairs. The estimated cost of the work proposed was estimated at £200. An appeal is therefore made by the congregation to kind friends of the gospel, especially natives of North Uist living outside the Island, who may feel disposed to assist in meeting this expense. The need is urgent and the cause of Christ in this community requires encouragement. The Outer Isles Presbytery endorse the appeal.—D. J. Macaskill, Moderator of Presbytery.
Donations will be gratefully received and acknowledged by Rev. W. B. Nicholson, F.P. Manse, Bayhead, North Uist; or by Mr. Neil MacIsaac, Treasurer, Kyles, Paible, North Uist.
The Magazine.—Increase in Magazine Postage.
The new rates of postage announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his Budget speech means that the postages on the Free Presbyterian and Young People’s Magazines have been increased by ½d. each, i.e. the postage for each will be a 1d. It has also been considered advisable owing to the scarcity of paper to reduce the Free Presbyterian Magazine to 32 pages and the Young People’s Magazine to 12 pages.
Sailing of Church’s Deputy.
The Rev. D. Beaton, whose departure as the Church’s deputy to the Colonies was postponed at the outbreak of war, has recently left this country. The prayer of the Lord’s people is that he may be brought safely to our people overseas, and that he may come to them in the fulness of the blessings of the gospel of Christ Jesus.