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character contemplated by the Vestry. The bills of quantities
were therefore revised, and amended tenders invited from the
various firms who originally competed. The tender of Mr.
Mark Gentry, of Wormwood Street, E.C., for the sum of
£5,573 was accepted, and the works commenced early in July.
Upon the invitation of the Vestry, the Hon. Miss Stanley,
who has long identified herself with works of philanthropy in
the Parish and neighbourhood, consented to lay the Foundation
Stone, and this ceremony was performed on Monday. the
26th July, the morrow of St. James's day. The following is
the order of proceedings observed upon the occasion.
The Building Committee, Vestrymen, and invited assembled at
the Site (entrance in Silver Place) at a Quarter to Four p.m.
At 4 o'clock, John Bonthrou, Esq., Chairman of the Building Committee,
addressed the assembly.
The Rev. H.N. D'Almaine, M.A., Incumbent of St. John's, Great
Marlborough Street, in which District the Dwellings are situate. conducted
a Service as follows:—
OFFICE FOR LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Mely Ghost
Amen.
The Lord's Prayer.
Miniiter: Show Thy servants Thy work, and thier children They glory.
Answer : Prosper Thou the corks of our hands upon us. O proper then ???
handy-work.
Minister: Except the Lord bnild the boo*, their laboar ■*
build it.
Answer: Except the Lord keep the City, the Watchman mhelh ??? but in ???
PSALM XXXIV.
Then shall the Minister say: Hear the words of St. Pall in the the XII.
Chapter of the Epistle to the Romans.
BOMANS XII
Minister: The Lord be with you.
Answer. And with thy Spirit.