The Ketchikan miner., 1907-10-12

| Andrew ore has thus been shipped, tlnding itself overstocked, has consid- cred it the part of wisdom to suspend production pending an improvement in the copper market. Considering the fact that the mine is in excellent condition for production. which could not very well be continued except at an expense for rehandlng of product the theory as to the cause of the sus- pension would appear to be an alto gether plausible one.
 THE METLAKAHTLA JUBILEE
 October first, 1907. is date worth remem bering, because of the import ant event it commentaries. October first, 1857. William Duncan began his work as a teacher and Christian work CT among the native people of British Columbia and Alaska. The mission was initiated near Port Simpson, but on account of some strictures placed upon him by the church autorities, he obtained from congress a reservation of Annette island and moved his peo- pie to their present home in August, 1887, where he pushed the reconstruc- tion of his enterprise with vigor. His own home and other property, to- gether with the missionary property was held by the church in B. C., and man of less courage than Mr. Dun can would have given up in despair. To him the loss was a stimulus to larger and better things.
 For fifty years in Canada and Alaska this Christian man has been mighty force for good among all people, white and native alike. It has been said, 'seeing is believing,'' and to those who had the privilege of attending the celebration October }, at Metla- kahtla, the evidence was convincing. The idea of a jubilee for Mr. Duncan originated with the people, and was planned and carried through by them. All the Psinshean people WHO could be were there, and the town hall was beautifully decorated and prepared for the exercises. The forenoon program consisted of addresses by four of the church elders, interspersed with pray CT and four excellent anthems by the church choir. The room was then transformed into great banquet hall with plates for over 300 people At four o'clock every seat was filled, and the ladies of Metlakatla served a feast which was evidence conclusive of the mastery of kitchen arts, the band meanwhile rendering an excellent program. What was perhaps, the most impressive event of the day was the gift of large leathern chair to Mr. Duncan by his people. Mir. Tait and Mr. Campbell, two of the men who were present at MT. Duncan $ coming fifty years ago, addressed him at length in appreciation of his life and labors among them and pledging themselves to love and support him even better in the future than in the past. Mr. Duncan was then led to the chair, and after a few moments he was called upon for an address, and for an hour he rehearsed to them, as Moses or Joshua did to Israel, what God had wrought for them. As representative of the christian ministry and church, Rev. J. A.. Chapman gave an address of greet ing, which was interpreted by Rev. Edward Marsden, native Presbyter- ian preacher at Saxman, Alaska.
 The crowning event of the jubilee was the rendition of Handels ''Messi- ah" by chorus of forty voices, under the direction of Mr. Marsden, and Mir. Benj. Haldane, organist of the Metlakahtla church. The perform ance was in every way worthy, and reflects great credit, upon the direct ors and singers.
 The visitor was continually impressed WlbU buS bHUuRnU LII lilC CiIuiStS IllN years must have made in the lives and customs of this people. In place of the old, idle, degraded village life, stands the clean, vel ordered town of today the old native customs, medi- cine men, potlach, dance, slavery, and other vicious and revolting habits, have given away to a new order of things which challenges admiration and respect, as we see them sitting in great church 400 strong, singing the common songs of ohrstendom in their own tongue.
 Mr. Duncan announces a progress sive program for the near future. A resident physician is on the way, a man is to be seclred to shoulder the business end of inc situation, while he is to be left free to give more time and thought to improvement of the town and it's people. At the ripe age of 75 years, Mri Duncan is strong and enthusiastic, and gives evidence of a determination to crown his labors with his life. The missionary forces every