Foundation Stone Rhodesia

The Duke of Connaught, the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Order in England, laid the foundation stone of the new English Church of St, John the Baptist, Bulawayo, in November, 1910. Plans for the building were drawn up by Mr. F. Masey and when completed, but without the tower and furniture, the cost was $7 500. The old church stood on St. Gabriel's site and is known today as St. Gabriel's Chapel now Zimbabwe. This Church of St John, later upgraded to cathedral, is several blocks away and the Freemasons, lead by the Duke, had a ceremonialwalkfromoneconsecratedsitetoanotherbeforelayingthestone.Photosshowthe ceremony, the stone and then and now images of the church.