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 been sent to the treasury of Fisk University. Of this sum over three thousand pounds have been raised by contributions towards the erection of the second University building, to be called the Livingstone Missionary Hall.

Jubilee Hall was dedicated and taken possession of by the University, Jan. 1, 1876, ten years from the time the school was opened. The following telegraphic communications passed between the University and the Jubilee Singers on the day of dedication.

": British friends and Jubilee Singers send greeting. Hitherto hath the Lord helped us. May Fisk University be inspiration to struggling humanity in America, and light to Africa's millions. May Great Britain and America ever thus unite to extend Christ's kingdom!

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"Leeds, 9 a.m."

RESPONSE FROM NASHVILLE.

"Fisk University responds 'All Hail,' and thanks the Jubilee Singers and their friends at home and in the land of Wilberforce and Sharpe. We own what God hath wrought. May the two flags floating to-day from Jubilee Hall ever symbolise the united purpose of both lands to fit the struggling freedmen of America to carry light to Africa!

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The completion of Jubilee Hall marked an era in the history of the University; but even on the day of dedication it was evident that it would not, though one of the largest and best school buildings in the whole South, be long equal to the growing wants of the University. In his letter, giving a report of the dedicatory exercises, Gen. Fisk, chairman of the Board of Trustees, wrote to the President of the University, who was with the Jubilee Singers in England: "We must