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©owctj, "Ife hcareth or, two bars and in chief three fleur deJys 

 sable." Here we read again constancy, firmness in friendship, devotion, 

 unalterable imperishable love. The nature of the bearer of these arms 

 would be one of undying att'ection, and would stick " closer than a 

 brother." The triple fleur-de-lys is a floral charge said to represent the 



lily- 



gloijtr. " He beareth paly of eight or and ardent." At first sight 

 these bearings look like a piece cut out of a tennis coat or football 

 jersey, and it is significant that the striped patterns chosen by athletes 

 of the 19th century bears resemblance to the fabrics of the mantles 

 worn at jousts and tournaments in the days of chivalry. The united 

 colors tell the tale of lofty inspiration and intellect, and signified when 

 called into combination victory over all infidels, Turks, and Saracens. 

 He who wore this blazon might expect to be fortunate in undertakings 

 and score good " points " in life. 



JWackettjte. " He beareth. azure a buck's head caboozed or, within 

 a boi-dure embattled anjent : " and this is the blazon shown :— 

 Simplicity combined with piety, intense satisfaction in the possession of 

 wealth, ardent in devotion, and most faithful in love, the bordure 

 signifies a step or degree (not a medical degree) and symbolises ambition 

 to progress steadily in a course of cautious enterprise. The stag in 

 heraldric charges is used sometimes as an emblem of beauty, but in the 

 armoury before us as it is in the centre of the shield it may be regarded 

 as fondness for the chase. 



3lnnUta0«Jtt. "He beareth sable, three scalinii ladders bendwise 

 argent." The combination is suggestive of favour, and the charge an 

 illustration of successful assault. Powerful in physique (no pun intended) 

 conspicuous valour at a siege is symbolised, but this is not all, the ladder 

 is a token of aspiration, proclaims an intention to make an effort to 

 rise by steady and progressive steps, and plodding perseverance. The 

 tinctures are of modest bearing, and breathe a spirit of sincerity and 

 genuine sorrow for the loss of friends. 



grxttnitJeU. "He beareth party per pale ermine and azure three 

 Griffins segreant, countercharged, one and tico." The ordinaries denote a 

 Knight whom his King could trust, and the combination of tincture and 

 fur indicates that this trust came from a loyal vigilance and zeal for the 

 safety of his King. The Segreant " Griffins " proclaim readiness and 

 willingness for instant service in cheerful obedience to royal command. 



Having dealt with the suhject of the right to bear arms, the 

 equivocal character of many pedigrees, with a passing allusion 

 to Mr. P. G. Hamerton's contribution to the science, the paper 

 concluded by referring to the very imperfect way in which only the 

 fringe of the subject had been dealt with, affirming that in Heraldry 

 there was much to interest the student of History, Archfeology, 

 and Genealogy. These three sciences were pre-eminently associ- 

 ated with literature, and therefore the subject was worthy of an 

 introduction to the Club. In connection with the earliest Society 

 of Antiquarians established in this country, A.D. 1658, it was so 

 highly appreciated as to be specially singled out as a study to be 

 be pursued iu connection with the object which the learned 

 " SchoUcrs Students of Antiquity," as they called themselves, had 

 in view, and quaint references are made to it in their " constitu- 

 tion and lawes." In Antiquarian and County Ai-chseological 

 Societies of later date the same example is pursued, and the 



