The Cornerstone

A time capsule placed within the cavity of the cornerstone of the Protestant Orphan’s Home building contained the following:

• Historical statement of the foundation and progress of the institution engrossed on parchment
• History of the rise and progress of the Institution by the Right Rev. Bishop Cridge
• Annual report of the home with names of the officers, committees and subscribers to its funds
• Constitution of the Home
• Copy of the last will and testament of John George Taylor, deceased
• British Columbia Directory, 1893
• Newspapers of the Province, of the latest dates
• British Columbia, its present resources and future resources
• Constitution of the M. W. Grand Lodge A.F. and A. M. and list of Officers
• Programme of the days proceedings
• Coin of Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and United States
• Name of architect, assistants, superintendent, contractors, and list of workmen who have wrought on the building

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