Time Lords

This morning we crossed the border to visit our neighbours in Wheaton. There was great excitement as they unveiled the contents of a time capsule buried 50 years ago to celebrate the town's centenary. In Naperville, we celebrated our centennial by building a beach and outdoor pool, but each to his own.

The Mayor of Wheaton, Michael Gresk, got proceedings under way by addressing the excited crowds.

"Hey girls, they won't mind if we practise here, will they?" Mrs Hammerstein and members of the Wheaton Town Band.

"Cool....Can I have a go?"

So what did the former residents of Wheaton put in their time capsule?

A photo of the Brothers of the Bush. The townsmen celebrated their centennial by growing beards, just like their forefathers. They then got rid of them in a giant shave off.

There were letters from companies of the day, plus some personal ones which were passed on to descendents still living in the town.

Some tickets for the centennial celebrations and some newspapers.

Just one casualty: a commemorative plate which didn't survive the trip across the years intact.

There was also a bible from Wheaton Bible College and this guidebook - Living for Jesus in the space age.