John Kay, A. M. Symington, J. H. Thomson, P. M. Martin, and W. Symington, Mr Kay, Convener. It was moved and unanimously agreed, That the thanks of the Court should be recorded to Great Hamilton Street Congregation, for its kind attention to the accommodation of Synod. It was agreed that the Treasurer of the Jewish Mission Fund should be instructed to allocate the moneys in his hand for said scheme in equal proportions between the Foreign and Home Mission, the Ministerial Support and Hall and Synod Funds. Next meeting of Synod was appointed to be held in Edinburgh, on the Monday after the first Sabbath of May 1864, at 7 P.M. The Moderator closed the proceedings with prayer, praise, and the apostolic benediction. JOHN GRAHAM, Moderator. REV. JOHN BOLE.-[We have much pleasure in inserting the following Resolutions, as an evidence not only of the respect felt for Mr Bole by the people of his late charge in America, but also as indicating the high state of Christian feeling existing in the congregation of Ryegate. Mr Bole, we understand, has accepted a call to the Reformed Presbyterian congregation in Belfast-under the inspection of the Eastern Synod-and will be inducted on Tuesday, 9th instant. We wish for our brother every measure of encouragement and success in his work.-Ed. R. P. Mag.] At a meeting of the Reformed Presbyterian congregation of Ryegate, held on the 18th December 1862, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted : Whereas, in the providence of God, our pastor, Rev. John Bole, has found it necessary, owing to the delicate state of Mrs Bole's health, to remain in Scotland, and to resign his pastoral charge in Ryegate, and in view of the happy and prosperous nature of the relation we have sustained to each other as pastor and people for so many years, therefore Resolved, That it is with feelings of heartfelt sorrow we acquiesce in his decision to leave us, feeling that we are called to part with a true and affectionate friend, an able minister, and a faithful pastor. Resolved farther, That for the welfare and prosperity of himself and family, we express our sincere desire; and also, that his efforts in the service of our Lord and Master may be abundantly blessed, wherever the Head of the Church may call him to labour. Resolved finally, That we will always cherish the memory of our beloved pastor with feelings of respect and love, and though widely separated, perhaps to meet no more on earth, we shall hope and pray for a blessed reunion in heaven, where we shall part no more. Signed on behalf of the congregation, by South Ryegate, Vermont, U.S., December 18. 1862. R. T. MILLER, Moderator. DUMFRIES CONGREGATION-AUGMENTATION OF STIPEND.-At a meeting of this congregation, held on Wednesday the 13th ultimo, in was unanimously agreed to advance the minister's stipend from £150 to £190. This is worthy the character of the congregation, and also of the increase in its membership, from 240 in 1857 to 300 in the present year. Too much credit cannot be given to the brethren in Dumfries for the cordial manner in which this step has been taken. Vacant. Without the above Counties. Schedule shewing State of Congregations under Reformed Presbyterian Synod, Scotland, May 1863. Within the Six Counties to which the Ferguson Bequest extends. F.B-Congregations marked thus participate in the Ferguson Bequest Fund. † £20 supplied by the Home Mission Committee. Dr . THE TREASURER IN ACCOUNT WITH THE REFORMED from May 1862 To Balance, May 6. 1862, Students' Fees (2 years), Messrs John Robertson & Co, Newhall Factory, Hall Endowment Fund, The late Margaret Brown, Paisley, per Rev. Thos. M'Indoe, Whithorn, Thurso, Collected at Mr Inglis's visit, J. Henderson, Esq., per Rev. J. Inglis, Grant Street Sabbath School, Collected at Free Church, Borgue, per Rev. J. Inglis, Charles Stewart, Esq., Borgue House, per Rev. J. Inglis, Sabbath School, Great Hamilton Street, Kilmarnock U. P. Church, Collection, per Rev. J. Inglis, Grant from British and Foreign Bible Society, for translating New Testament, Nova Scotia Mission Board, being onehalf of the Grant of £500, from the British and Foreign Bible Society, for translating New Testament, The late Mrs Ann Thorburn or Milwain, Aneityum Missionary Society, per Rev. Joseph Copeland, . Sale of Stores left from Famine Fund, Mr and Mrs Tait, Glasgow, A Friend, per Mr Robert Proudfoot, Minnyhive, Prayer Meeting, Girvan, ... Interest, ... Synod's Collection Congregational Collection, Mr and Mrs Robson, Kelso, A Reformed Presbyterian, per Rev. Mr |