Section II., 1909. 



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Trans. R. S. C. 



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Royal Arms at Placentia. — Fig. 1. 



II. — The Old Royal Coat of Arms at Placentia. 

 By Most Eeveeend Archbishop M. F. Howley. 



(Read May 26. 1908.) 



Among the historical relics of old Placentia^ the ancient French 

 Capital of Newfoundland, is preserved a painting of the Eoyal Arms 

 of England of the reign of George III. It was formerly kept in the old 

 Anglican Church there, but is at present m the custody of John Brad- 

 shaw, Esq. The engraving shown above (tig. 1) is from a photograph 

 by the Eight Eevd. Monsignor Eeardon, the accomplished parish priest 

 of Placentia. 



There is also preserved at the Court House of Placentia an old 

 bailiff's staff, bearing the date of 1772, viz. : the 12th of George III. 

 (Fig. 2.) 



Bailiff's Staff, Placentia. — Fig. 2. 



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This staff also bears a coat of Arms, now almost obliterated, show- 

 ing the same achievement, with a slight difference, which shall be noticed 



