Foundation stone's secrets revealed
The laying of the foundation stone was seen as 'an obligation fulfilled' to the former Burgh of Leith by the Corporation of Edinburgh. A metal cylinder, which contained copies of Edinburgh newspapers, a list of Town Council members, minutes relating to the buildings as well as various coins of the day, was also placed in the foundation stone.
Conducted by Lord Provost Sir Alexander Stevenson, the ceremony included a platform party of the Lady Provost, Mrs Stevenson, who was presented with a bouquet by Miss Gladys E Goalen; Mr Ernest Brown, MP for Leith; Balie Hay, Senior Magistrate; Treasurer Harvey; architect, Mr Bradshaw Gass FRIBA; and, Dr Rev Donald Davidson, South Leith Parish Church, who offered the prayer, and they are pictured above.
Conducted by Lord Provost Sir Alexander Stevenson, the ceremony included a platform party of the Lady Provost, Mrs Stevenson, who was presented with a bouquet by Miss Gladys E Goalen; Mr Ernest Brown, MP for Leith; Balie Hay, Senior Magistrate; Treasurer Harvey; architect, Mr Bradshaw Gass FRIBA; and, Dr Rev Donald Davidson, South Leith Parish Church, who offered the prayer, and they are pictured above.
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