Communions.—July—First Sabbath, Raasay, Lairg, Beauly; second, Tain, Staffin, Tomatin; third, Daviot, Halkirk, Flashadder, Rogart; fourth, Stratherrick, Plocton, Bracadale, Achmore, North Uist. August.—First Sabbath, Dingwall; second, Portree; third, Finsbay, Laide, Bonarbridge; fourth, Vatten, Thurso; fifth, Stornoway. 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 met in St. Jude’s Hall Glasgow, on 20th May, and adjourned to meet the following day in Inverness, when the Rev. N. MacIntyre, Edinburgh, was appointed Moderator.
Proceedings of Synod.—It was decided this year to revert to the practice of previous years and print the Proceedings of Synod in a special pamphlet. The price has been fixed by the Synod at 8d. per copy, and parcels will be sent in due course to the various congregations. It should be understood by our readers that the annual subscription for the Magazine does not include the price of this pamphlet.
Day of Humiliation and Prayer.—The Synod has fixed Tuesday, 8th July, as a day of humiliation and prayer in connection with the present critical times, to be observed throughout our Church.