The story of Pilrig Church : 1843, 1863, 1913 . could but feel that to have handedover Pilrig would have been far more un-reasonable and unjustifiable. In 1905 Mr Macaulay visited Wales, thathe might study on the spot the extraordinaryreligious revival stirring that land. In 1908 he with Mrs Macaulay made apilgrimage to the Holy Land and Egypt,returning too late, alas! to assist at thefuneral of his venerable colleague. Newpulpit robes and a jewelled pendant markedthe gratitude of the church for their safehome-coming. As Mr Macphail had done in1890, Mr Macaulay gave an interesting lectureon hi
The story of Pilrig Church : 1843, 1863, 1913 . could but feel that to have handedover Pilrig would have been far more un-reasonable and unjustifiable. In 1905 Mr Macaulay visited Wales, thathe might study on the spot the extraordinaryreligious revival stirring that land. In 1908 he with Mrs Macaulay made apilgrimage to the Holy Land and Egypt,returning too late, alas! to assist at thefuneral of his venerable colleague. Newpulpit robes and a jewelled pendant markedthe gratitude of the church for their safehome-coming. As Mr Macphail had done in1890, Mr Macaulay gave an interesting lectureon his tour, illustrated with limelight viewsof scenery and incident. Mr Macaulays ministerial semi-jubilee wasmade the occasion of a very pleasant functionin June 1911, when a large gathering offriends, clerical and lay, joined in presentinghim and Mrs Macaulay with tokens of regard,and in wishing them many years of happyusefulness. We took the compliment to ourselveswhen he was requested by the AssemblysCommittee for Continental Services to go to. MORE FRAGMENTS. 57 Mentone for six weeks in the winter of1911-12; and although good men served usduring his absence, we welcomed his returnin safety and comfort. Another special soiree was to bid God-speed,in September 1911, to Mr and Mrs Fairley ontheir departure for British Columbia. Theirlong and faithful services were recognised bytokens of our friendly regard, and our earnestprayers for their future welfare. VIII. MORE FRAGMENTS. And here again we may gather up a fewfragments with no attempt at chronologicalaccuracy or literary style. In 1863 the Monthly Record was dis-tributed free at a cost of £8, 10s. nd., acontribution-box in the lobby producing halfthis sum, the remainder being taken from theSustentation Fund. The bell was rung for seven minutes forprayer - meetings; and it was ordered thatthe church door should not be locked duringservice. 58 THE STORY OF PILRIG CHURCH. Mr Robert Balfour, Session-clerk, died verysuddenly at M
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