Quietly, but persistently, the soliciting committee of the college has gone on with its work, and, with rare exceptions, they have been met with open handed generosity. The exceptions to this rule are so rare that it is scarcely worth naming. The committee has not yet been to half of the people who are interested in the future of Skagway.
The second thousand-dollar line will be reached, the committee feel confident, before the breaking of ground. This is very gratifying news to many families in Alaska that have children to educate.
The committee of arrangements expects to make a gala day when ground is broken for the building. It is intended to invite all the civic societies of the city to
participate in these services. Short addresses will be made by representative men of the varied interests of Skagway. Dr. E. M. Randall, of Seattle, one of the most popular orators of the Pacific coast, will deliver an educational address, which will be a rare treat for the citizens.
For several davs the question of building material has been under consideration and it has been about determined to build with granite. This will make the building considerably more expensive, but it is believed the citizens will be willing to add a little to their subscriptions for the sake of building in this way. It certainly will be suggestive of greater permanence, not only for the college but the city as well.
Dr. Randall and Mr. Lippy, the superintendent or president of Pacific coast Y. M. C. A. work, including California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska, left Seattle
on the Humboldt yesterday, and will reach Skagway about Friday, the 19th. The date for the services will be announced as soon as the trustees can arrange the program. Skagway is to be congratulated on the prospect of securing an institution of learning where the children and young people can secure as good educational advantages as in any city in the states.
