This marked the conclusion of the trip as far as W. was concerned, and the news of our safe return so far was transmitted to Regina by phone. We learning in return that the cherished garden that had been maintained in a state of such perfection during our absence that it had received the judges' premier award in each of the three classes in which it had been entered.

In telling and retelling the experiences of the trip the time slipped away, and it was not until 3 p.m. of the following day that the final stage of the journey was commenced. Then a very fair run of 97 miles brought us slightly after dusk on a very chilly evening to the banks of the Swift Current river, some 6 or 7 miles South West of the city. This place was secluded, but water was poor though plentiful, wood scarce and shelter conspicuous by its absence. However, supper over and a small supply of firewood collected, B. and L wrapped a blanket apiece round their shoulders and smoked a last pipe in comfort, being aided thereto by the sterling quality of the goods bearing the label of the H. B. C.

The final drive next day was accomplished in very fair time and without adventure, the dry and weed-grown aspect of the country West of Moose Jaw contrasting painfully with the beauties of nature through which we had lately passed. Our travel-worn and dusty appearance, together with the evidence of the camp outfit, had been attracting greater notice the further east we got and on this last stage appeared to be of huge interest to the inhabitants of the small towns through which we passed, as well as to the cars met or caught up on the road. Lunch was taken between Secretan and Parkbeg near the road where the C. P. R. grade provided a partial wind-break and in due course we arrived in Regina, having considered, as we approached the city from the west, and owing to the shortage of water decided to refrain from pitching camp for one more night among the rather immature spruce that ornament the grounds of Government House. We arrived at 6 p.m., almost to the minute 24 days from the time we left. In this time a record of mileage, exclusive of side trips with the one exception of that from Maple Bay to Victoria gives a total of 2986 miles, and if side trips are included a round total of 3200 would be well within the mark. For future reference a record of the expenses has been tabulated and will be found below. Some 130 photos in all were taken by W. and L. combined, many of them duplicating the same scene and many others unfortunately, for various reasons, not turning out well. Of the rest a selection has been used to illustrate this narrative, not necessarily the best, but to the discerning eye typical of the glories which have been so inadequately described. As a holiday pure and simple the trip was perhaps too ambitious for the limited time at our disposal and certain days or sections were, to say the least, strenuous: on the other hand we had the added satisfaction of overcoming obstacles and ultimate achievement. After all, just as the proof of a pudding is in the eating and not in the flavour of any one ingredient used in the making, so this holiday is proved a success by the store of pleasant recollections and unfading memories of much beautiful scenery. The small annoyances and mishaps, by no means pleasant at the time, when recalled to mind lose much of their undesirability and, like salt, perhaps help out the full savor of the adventure. Had there been nothing to contend with we should have lost the sense of satisfaction gained through accomplishment and incidents, now firmly fixed in our minds, would have been lost or forgotten.

Much of both incident and scenery has been left out in this record, the idea being rather to arrange in order the principal experiences than to attempt the impossible task of painting a word picture which would do justice to the glorious reality. Such as it is, however, it may be some assistance in placing other unrecorded happenings, or in describing for the benefit of others a most enjoyable three weeks and, if any uncertainty remain, it is to be hoped that another opportunity to go look see may soon offer.