The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-28

Sunday afternoon half of the popu lation of Skagway accepted the cor dial invitation of Capt. Foot to inspect the steamship Islander. From 2 o'clock to a few moments before the steamer sailed away her decks were swarming with the best" Skagway has and the spacious dining saloon where fruits, cakes and choice drinks were served in a lavish manner, was kept filled al- most all the time Capt Foot was personally ir charge and he was very solicitous to see that everybody had chance Co sec the fine ship and par take of the good things, He was most ably assisted by Agent Dunn, Mir. Humphrey and every member of the crew. They were all just as polite and attentive as though those aboard had paid their hard cash Co be taken care of
 Many times during the afternoon the popular skipper was compelled Co quail the sparkling glass to the sue cess of the good ship.
 lt would be difficult to give an ac- curate description of the vessel and her appointments without going into the minutes; details. The ships exterior is we'll remembered by many Skagway- ans. but the interior has been SO com plctcly changed that it was absolutely unrecognizablc yesterday The fittings are most elaborate and the decorl- tions are an oi artistic merit and pre- sent a harmony of view which is in- deScribably grand.
 The dining saloon is exceptionally large for a ship of the proportions of the Islander ItS finish could scarcely be finer. it would seem. The furnish ings of the ladies' cabin. the lounging room and other parts are of the finest. One of the attractions which is always looked for by the sea traveller is chance Co promenade. The Islanders cabin is SO located that a splendid walk can be had around it.
 But it is in the state rooms whcr- the well being of the passenger has been zcalouSly guarded. Every arrange. mcnt and detail which could possibly contribute to the comfort has been provided. From main truck to kiclson from stem Co stern the ship is kept scrupulouSly clean. As many wendcd their way up tow natter viewing the vessel and enjoying the hospitality of Capt. Foot they were constrained to say she was the finest vessel with he most popular skipper on the fpu
 On the way up there were many nu- Sicians aboard and the last nigh, out concert was given at which r. R. Humphrey presided During thc voy- age the following address was pre-. pared and signed by nearly every one aboard:
 On board s. s. Islander
 May 2i. I)ot
 To Capt. II. II. Foot. officers and crew:
 We. the undersigned passengers on this initial voyage wish to express our appreciation for the attention and ccm- fort bestowed upon as.
 To Capt. II. II. Foot: We wish to congratulate you on your recent ap- pointment Co command the S. & Islander, and wish you many pleasant voyages.
 To Chief Browlce and staff: We are under obligations for the fast run 10 Skagway
 To the purser and stewards de- parimcnt for the excellent manucr they have attended to our wants and com forts on the voyage
 It will afford us great pleasure on our trip Co Dawson to herald with pride the fact that the Canadian Pacific Navigation Company Ltd. have the finest steamers and tfc best accom- modations of the route
 The address was pres es'''cj " j'm Turner. of the Canadian customs [ service at Dawson
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