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Presentation of a Silver Trowel by the Builder to Mrs. Carr-Gomm, who will then proceed
to spread the Mortar from a tray provided for the purpose.
The Stone will then be lowered into its place.
A Mallet will be handed to Mrs. Carr-Gomm, who will tap the Stone three time*.
The Architect will adjust with plumb rule and level.
Mrs. Carr-Gomm will then declare the stone to be "well and truly laid."
A Vote of Thanks to Mrs. Carr-Gomm will be proposed by the Chairman and seconded by
the Vice-Chairman (Mr. Francis John Bisley).
Benediction will then be pronounced by the Chairman.
Before the laying of the Foundation Stone, Miss Ethel Alice Stuart, daughter of
Mr. R. L. Stuart, one of the Vestrymen, presented to the Lady of the Manor a bouquet.
After the ceremony the company sat down to a cold luncheon, at which the following
toasts were proposed:—
Responded to by
The Queen and Members of the Royal
Family.—By the Chairman.
The Army, Navy, and Reserve Forces.
—By the Chairman Mr. Carr-Gomm.
The Lady of the Manor of Rotherhithe
(Mrs. Carr-Gomm)—By the Vice-
Chairman Mr. Carr-Gomm.
The Parish of Rotherhithe (Prosunt
Gentiubs Artes). By theChairman The Vice-Chairman.
The Visitors—By Mr. F. T. Talbot,
(Churchwarden) Mr,W.H.C.Payne, L.C.CC
The Chairman—By Mr. R. L. Stuart.