Thursday, November 23, 2023

The Mystery Bell


Saint Andrew's-Trinity Anglican Lutheran Church.


The plaque reads:
'After a fire destroyed the original St. Andrews Anglican Church in 1918, a new church was built at 402 Main Street.  This bell was installed in the steeple in 1923 and was replaced in 1929 due to a crack.  This bell had no value and was used as a flower pot in the yard across the street from the church then disappeared.  In 1959, a mysterious bell was found during the excavation for the Rosetown Co-op store at the corner of Main Street and 3rd Avenue West.  The Mystery Bell was moved to the town storage yard.

'In 1978, the history of the bell came to light but there was no use for the cracked bell so it remained in storage.  St. Andrews Trinity Anglican Lutheran Church celebrated 100 years in 2009.  To commemorate this anniversary, the original bell, also known as the Mystery Bell, returned to the church yard and acts as a monument to both St. Andrews Church and the Town of Rosetown.

'"May the inspiration fostered by our pioneers be continued with God's guidance"'

Above is a photo of the long lost Mystery Bell which now holds a place of historical distinction on the deck beside the church.


At the time of my visit the church was in excellent condition and used regularly.

Photographed in Rosetown, Saskatchewan on October 23, 2018.

Monday, November 20, 2023

Daisy

Can't believe it's already been over six weeks since I finished up gardening in Daisy's yard for the season.  





Time flies.


Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on October 7, 2023.

Thursday, November 16, 2023

New Home Township School

Late afternoon on a lovely spring day...I really wanted to see this one before I called it a day. 




The building has a striking design with a pyramidal bell tower above the entryway, glass block windows and a full array of windows on the north side providing the perfect light for art classes.  Do you think art was part of the curriculum back in the early-1900's?  I would hope so...maybe, maybe not?  And as if that wasn't enough, there's a big pond filled with clear cold water on the grounds.



I forgot to mention...if you want to see this handsome old school you'll need to walk-in about half a mile down a very overgrown trail.  



And an exhilarating walk it was on a lovely spring day.    

Photographed near Wildrose, North Dakota on June 20, 2023.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Leather Creek Bridge


A one-arch bowstring bridge midway between Star City and Tisdale, Saskatchewan.


Looks as sturdy as the day it was built.


It's tucked in behind some shrubs and easy to miss when passing by.  I'm sure you've heard the phrase, "blink and you'll miss it."


Skip out of school and go fishing with a friend.  Those were the days.

Photographed on September 24, 2023.

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Poppy



A lovely fern-leaf poppy. 

Photographed in Medicine Hat, Alberta on May 18, 2023.