The Edges of Time - Protestant Orphan's Home Cornerstone

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