Halifax: August 27, 1912 <<< >>> Victoria: October 17, 1912
Today's Statistics: | Travelling from Regina, Saskatchewan to Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan | |||
Distance: 108 km | Driving Hours: 3 h | Fuel: 31 l | Weather: Windy | Temperature: Min. 8 Max. 20 |
The day began with members of the Antique Auto Association of Regina escorting the Reo on a quick city tour, culminating at the Saskatchewan Legislature. The beautiful building sits amids trees and gardens and overlooks Wascana Lake. The lake and its surrounding park are home to many of Regina's points of interest such as the University of Regina, the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts, and several museums and galleries. Another Regina site to visit is Taylor Field, where, on this day, the Roughriders were preparing to meet the Edmonton Eskimos.
Upon leaving the city, the Reo's Regina escort stayed with it through the wind until it reached Moose Jaw, where members of the Antique Auto Club of Saskatchewan were waiting to lead the Reo into town. Shortly after, the Findlays were greeted at a luncheon hosted by the Moose Jaw Historical Society. Also on hand was the Honorable Lorne Calvert, Manitoba's Minister of Social Services, Deputy Mayor Bernice Crosby, and many local well-wishers.
Before putting the Reo away for the day, the Findlays took a quick trip through downtown Moose Jaw. The city is known for its many murals depicting local historic scenes such as the coming of the railway and homesteading. It is believed that the city's name is actually a version of the Cree word for warm breezes - "Moosegaw."
By the end of the day the fierce winds had subsided and all was calm once again. The fiery Saskatchewan sunset lit up the western sky as it seemed to stretch forever across it.
Downtown Moose Jaw has many murals depicting historic local scenes. This
one recalls the opening of baseball season in 1916.
... All flags were in full flight as the tour headed into 90 kph winds
On this day in 1912 ...