Lot 1664

Description

Methodist Sunday School (Timaru), presentation trowel, in sterling silver with faux ivory handle (300x90mm), by H&T (Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham), blade hallmarked for Birmingham 1902, inscribed 'Presented by the Trustees/To/John Jackson Esq. J.P./On The Occasion Of His/Laying The Foundation Stone/Of The/Jackson Memorial Methodist/Sunday School/Timaru/14th March 1907'. Surface marks, very fine.

"The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new Wesleyan Sunday School in Church street took place yesterday afternoon in the presence of a good concourse of people and under, very favourable weather conditions. A temporary platform had been erected just within the walls (which are now approaching their full height), to accommodate the speakers and the choir, who with the aid of an organ sang four hymns in the course of the proceedings. The foundation, stone occupies a position central in the street end of the building. It is a block of selected bluestone, very neatly dressed and lettered in gold by Mr Hall, the inscription being: 'Jackson Memorial Methodist - Sunday School. This stone was laid by John Jackson Esq., in memory of his late Wife; March 14th, 1907.'...."

(Courtesy of National Library of New Zealand - Papers Past, from the Timaru Herald - 15 March 1907).