THE OF PSI UPSILON

By Clayton W. Butterfield, Pi '11

Certain were generally used in English Heraldry to indicate whether a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc., son of a family was the bearer of arms.

In Biblical history, every man among the Children of Israel was dered to pitch his camp by his own standard�no doubt an individual sign or . Various explanations are given to the origin of the various units which make up a coat-of-arms. The early warriors are said to have painted their shields or covered them with metal or furs so that they might be or Just as the various divisions of the readily identified distinguished in when the war army are today identified by the in battle, particularly riors were in their coats signia on their equipment, or on the of mail. The idea is also unifonns of the men, so in the early given credence that when a warrior returned a ages various tribes and warriors from could be identified by the emblems battle, he hung his shield on the wall and symbols which served as their or placed it on a big chair-like rack particular . in the great hall, and above it his a Not only did a tribe have its dis placed . Sometimes hel tinctive identifying mark, but fami- met was decorated with the colors Hes, too, used emblems to show their and ribbons of the warrior's lady fair. A warrior's coat-of-arms was in hneage or allegiance. In the days of a of his shield feudalism, a family who gave alle reality picturization with his decorated helmet above it. giance to a certain feudal lord had a coat-of-arms which was in certain There was also the custom of at details similar to the coat-of-arms of taching to the helmet some particu the family to whom support was lar emblem to identify the individ given; but, naturally, the shield was ual, probably just in case he lost his suflBciently changed so as to indicate shield in battle and still retained his difference in station, etc. head, and helmet. The Greeks and Romans assigned It is also said that the warrior, various emblems to individuals and when reHeving himself of his shield to their deities. and helmet, upon return from an en-

713 ANNALS OF PSI UPSILON gagement, would hang his cloak be legislative enactments which brought side his shield or possibly throw it heraldry and the use of heraldic de over the helmet, thus originating the vices to a systematic and scientific "" or flowing decorations basis. The color schemes, designs, that appear so frequently above and symbols, metals and furs used on the around the shield of a coat-of-arms. shields, were originally purported to Animals are often shown support suggest deeds of valor, ideals or aims ing either side of a shield, and their or allegiance to some other family. use, no doubt, can be traced back to These legislative enactments pro the time of the tournaments when vided clearly as to certain details. knights and esquires had pages or In England, for instance, the rul attendants who were masked to rep ings were established that hehnets resent animals or imaginary crea were of four types: 1st, the sov tures, and who guarded their mas ereigns', shown full face with six pro ter's shield and armor when not in tecting bars�this helmet was crim use. son, lined with gold; 2nd, the nobles', The used ordinarily with a which bore silver helmets of five coat-of-arms is no doubt an out bars facing three quarters to the growth of the war cry, and in later front, and were adorned with gold; days became a statement or indica 3rd, the knights'�helmets of steel tion of some characteristic of the with silver ornaments shown full family or an ideal or ambition. Fre front view with visor open; and 4th, quently, it had reference to some the gentlemen's or esquires'�a steel and, occasionally, a helmet in profile with visor closed. similarity or reference to the family In this way, the details of the coat- name. of-arms gave information readily con When heraldic emblems were first cerning the bearer, his rank, his al used, there was little or no definite legiance, accomphshments and aims, scheme for the adoption or arrange In addition to being used by fami- ment of the symbols. Later, in vari ous countries, there were certain

The Arms of the Fraternity Theta Chapter THE HE R A L D R Y hes and individuals down through ing one national coat-of-arms and a the armorial years, bearings came to similar yet distinctive device for each be used cities and by towns as their chapter. Among these few are. Delta oflBcial seals, until, in later years, Kappa Epsilon-Beta Theta Pi�and states, corporations, guilds, legal or our own Psi Upsilon. hotels and clubs came ganizations, In the year 1892, Brothers Albert to use heraldic devices quite gener P. Jacobs, Phi '73, Karl P. Harring ally. ton, Xi '82, and George B. Penny, This rather popular custom is no Chi '85, acting as a Psi Upsilon Her doubt due to partially the fact that aldry Committee, prepared and pre the shield in its various forms makes sented a report proposing the system an attractive device for indicating a of heraldry which was adopted by service offered, and partially due to our fraternity in convention of 1894. a certain pride in ancestry. This system is so simple, so uniform, In America, most state and college and the principles of early heraldry seals evidence of having their are followed so well and so pleas origin in some historic arms or in ingly, it is evident that those "elder some detail, evidence of the ancient brothers" took their assignments seri heraldic science. ously and performed their work for the use Today, of armorial bearings the fraternity with great care, and which most nearly conforms to the with a thorough knowledge of the historic and established principles of subject. olden times has been developed by The following is quoted from the various college fraternities. report submitted by the original Her Most fraternities have but one coat- aldry Committee to the 1892 Psi Up of-arms used by the fraternity in silon Convention: general, with no special emblems or The need of a uniform of He for the various system symbols chapters. raldic representation has long been recog Only a few have a system of employ- nized by those members who have been

Delta Chapter Beta Chapter ANNALS OF PSI UPSILON called upon to supervise the ornamenta The recommendations in this re tion of the decoration of Chapter Houses, port were approved and adopted at lodge rooms, the of Psi U printing publi the National Convention two cations, and the illustration of chapter years in the Coats-of- lists in College annuals. Considerable sums later, and so, 1894, of money have been wasted in procuring Arms of Psi Upsilon came into ex that for the most costly engravings part istence. lack spirit, dignity and appropriateness� The Coats-of-Arms of the various that are Heraldically incorrect, and that are soon laid aside because they mean chapters all have a similarity read these are too nothing. Besides, engravings noticed by comparison. There is intricate for reproduction in mural decorat ily a consistent scheme which would ing, and when one seeks to ornament a ballroom or dining hall with the emblems have been impossible had each chap of the or of the fraternity chapters, they ter used some device without thought give httle aid. It is obvious that a correct of the common and and significant system of Heraldry could spirit identity The shields be employed with great effectiveness in of the other chapters. ritual work. We believe that the Fraternity are uniform size and shape; the owl would be benefited the of a by adoption for the of each; the chapter dignified and consistent series of coats-of- mottoes also on uniform scrolls; the arms, reproducing in proper Heraldic form and position the historic emblems of the ancient emblems of our Fraternity and of its several branches. The appear on each shield together with ancient symbols upon our and the badge, other for each pecuUar emblems adopted by the various symbols appropriate chapters, furnish the material for a com chapter. plete and satisfactory set of armorial de The mottoes of the chapter Coats- This Committee has signs. sought to of-Arms with the characteristic utilize the old insignia rather than to begin letter of the and in most introduce new bearings; it has aimed at chapter, simplicity and effectiveness; and it has en cases have reference in meaning to deavored to a scheme that has at present the symbols�or to the secret watch once an outward significance, and, to the initiated�a word of that "deeper meaning" which may chapter. be fully elaborated and explained in the The original Psi Upsilon Heraldry ritual. Committee went on further in their

Sigma Chapter Gamma Chapter THE HERALDRY report to the National Convention in an emblem of her supernal wisdom, and the Romans to Goddess of 1892 as follows: by Minerva, Wisdom. The fasces, which the owl sur mounts, was a term given a bundle of elm "The divides itself into subject naturally sticks or branches boimd with five divisions: together leather thongs or lashes, and containing an (a). The Arms of the Fraternity. ax with blade projecting from the side. (b). The of the Executive Coun These were carried by lectors (pubhc oflB- cil. cers attending Roman Magistrates), and (c). Seals of Alumni Association. were symbols of power. "The colors of the aire (d). Arms of the several Chapters. Fraternity repre sented a red ribbon on the dexter side (e). The Flag of the Fraternity. by of the shield, and by a yellow one at the These will be developed in their order. left, from which, imited below the shield, "(a). The Arms of the Fraternity. The depends by a ring a Psi Upsilon badge. committee recommends a black shield 'The are two silver grijffins, bearing hands and letters of gold as in typifying watchfulness and strength. our badge, around which emblems, runs "For a motto, we have selectedwords from what is known as a double tressure flory Plato-'HMIN 2YNEnE2E 2$0APA counter flory, of silver." $IAIA. For a Greek-letter Fraternity, a Greek motto is necessary. These Greek The "double treasure" alludes to words are to appear in capital letters of blue on a silver scroll below the shield." the "tie that binds" the secrets, ideals (Translated means�To us has befallen a and aims of the Fraternity. mighty friendship�or�a friendship has made us very strong.) "The black shield is chosen not only be "(b). Seal of the Executive Council. cause it is more effective than any other This, we recommend, shall consist of the hue in hne engraving (which wiU be the shield and crest of the Fraternity, as above, use of the coat-of-arms also be an oval ribbon or ) , but surrounded by garter of cause it is the background of the badge. gold, inscribed in red (capital) letters Boyesen's 'St�ir-Song', it will be remem 'SIGILLUM CONCILII SODALITATIS bered, refers to the ' shield' and the �Y, FIT VIA VI.' "hands of flame.' "(c). Seals of Alumni Associations. We "The crest here recommended consists recommend that the Fraternity advise each of an owl surmounting Roman fasces." of its alumni associations to adopt as a seal This possibly needs no explanation, but to the following: The shield and crest of the refresh our memories, the owl was as Fraternity, surrounded by an oval ribbon signed by the Greeks to Pallas Athena as or garter of gold, inscribed in capital let-

Zeta Chapter Lambda Chapter ANNALS OF PSI UPSILON ters of red: 'SIGILLUM ALUMNORUM hands) with the peculiar emblem of the WY, IN URBE chapter.

. .. IN REPUB' diat the , "We propose shields shall be in , supplying, alternately silver and gold, the first, third, each case, the name of the city and state. fifth, etc., chapters in the order of institu "(d). Arms of the several Chapters. In tion having silver shields, and the second, recommending a general scheme for chap fourth, sixth, etc., chapters having gold ter coats-of-arms, we are not unmindful of shields. The chapter emblem to be col the fact that each chapter has the right to ored as suggested by its nature or, in some the color. the adopt its own design, except so far as the cases, by college Thus, chev should use of the letters and symbols of the Fra ron of the Beta be blue, the of ternity is concerned. We do not advise the Gamma should be purple on a white Convention to encroach in the least degree ground, the torch of Lambda should be on die fleur-de-lis of upon the individual privileges of any branch blue white, Alpha should be etc. of our brotherhood. It is, however, ap red, parent, diat a consistent and harmonious "To indicate the connection of the chap system would never be secured if each ter with the Fraternity, we propose to in chapter were to procure a design from its troduce the hands and the letters�gold own or and it must be jeweler engraver; upon a black ground (the tressure being clear that a common spirit and an identity discarded)�into the chapter shield. In or of thot should run through the entire se der to give sufficient variety of combina ries of else the chapter arms, satisfactory tion, and to pay due regard to the form of of them would be grouping impossible. the chapter emblem, we propose that the We believe that the which we advise plan black ground upon which the hands and the Fraternity to recommend to its chap Psi U letters he, shall be in six different ters will meet the unanimous In approval. figures: (1) a chief, forming the upper fact, it is so natural and so simple, that it third of the shield, with the chapter em practically excludes every other scheme, blem in the lower part of the shield; (2) and we are confident that it will bear the a half shield, forming by what is knovm in test of time and become more and more heraldry as empalement, the right hand of popular as the years roll on. the shield, while the chapter emblem lies "The proposed system of chapter coats- on the left; (3) two quarter-shields (in of-arms involves three principal features: heraldic language, quarterly), with the (1) Identity of crest; (2) Mottoes framed chapter-emblem; (4) a flanch or curved on a uniform plan; and, (3) Shields, each figure on each side of die shield; (5) an combining, in accordance with a carefully inescutcheon or smaller shield placed in arranged schedule, the principal emblems the centre of the one which the of the Fraternity (die letters and clasped chapter emblem; (6) a or square

Kappa Chapter Psi Chapter THE HE R A L D R Y in the right-hand upper comer of the ous coats-of-arms the 21 shield. chapter by then established "The mottoes of the chapter coats-of- Chapters (1894), arms should be framed on a imfform plan. there was no further work for a her Each, we think, ought to consist of a sin aldry committee except perhaps to Greek word, a verb in the first gle person for for plural, beginning with the characteristic provide engravings reproduc letter of the chapter, and, when practi tions of the various coats-of-arms. cable, having reference in meaning to the Although the original committee's symbol of the secret watch-word of the was on file and records of the chapter. report "These Greek mottoes should appear on national bearings and the coats-of- white (silver) the initial letters scrolls, arms of the 21 Chapters are complete only being capitals, and the accents and in there to be no rec breathings being used. detail, appears who "(e). The Flag of the Fraternity. We rec ord of any standing committee ommend that the of flag Psi Upsilon be carried on the work of the original of three vertical divisions or composed committee. stripes of equal width, the middle stripe being garnet or dark red, the others yel In 1921, the Executive Council low, the middle in stripe bearing yellow appointed the writer to act as a the letters Psi and Upsilon, and clasped Committee Chairman, and hands, as in our badge." Heraldry requested that he design suitable The National Coat-of-Arms and coats-of-arms for the additional most of all the Chapter Coat-of-Arms Chapters that had been and were to were designed by Brother Albert P. be established in later years. Assist Jacobs, Phi '73, with the help of the ance in this work was readily ob other members of his original com tained by enlisting the good services mittee. of Brothers J. I. Chamberlain�Beta There is every evidence that dur '95; Wm. T. Aldrich-Sigma '01 and ing the several years following the H. G. Coddington-Pi '86. estabhshment of the Psi Upsilon sys The designing of coats-of-arms for tem of heraldry, the adoption of the the Nu, Epsilon, Omicron, Delta national coat-of-arms and the vari- Delta, Epsilon Phi and Zeta Zeta was

Xi Chapter Alpha Chapter 719 ANNALS OF PSI UPSILON therefore accomplished, although it bol appearing on each shield and involved years of intermittent corre have before us the translation of the spondence with these Chapters to public motto of each Chapter, we finally decide on suitable emblems, can readily see their reference to mottoes and general designs, in order some incident in the early years of to make each Chapter coat-of-arms each Chapter, or to the Chapter's conform precisely to the rules of the aims, or a reference to the Chapter's early heraldic devices and the Psi U secret watchword or secret motto. system of Heraldry. The Theta coat-of-arms�the bear When your present committee un ings of the mother chapter, has for dertook the task, in addition to the its emblem a rock with the waves of 21 coats-of-arms already adopted, it the sea pounding against it. This em was found that the Rho and the blem clearly typifies the firm founda Theta Theta had also decided upon tion upon which the fraternity was their Chapter coat-of-arms, which founded, and the motto on the scroll were, with the exception of minor under the shield of the Theta means details in the case of Theta Theta �"we lay the foundation," or "we (the proportions of the shield and found firmly." scroll and lettering on the scroll did The emblem of the Theta as rec not conform to the uniform design ommended in the original Heraldry for all Chapters), in strict accord Committee's report in 1892 was an with the original system. acorn, and to quote the report: "is Psi Upsilon now has its heraldic indicative of the origin of the fra devices for each and every Chapter ternity and symbolizes the Chapter's completely designed, approved and watchword better than any other in use, and it is interesting to con emblem that occurs to us." Evidently, sider the emblems, and mottoes of this emblem was eliminated and the these various coats-of-arms. Whenwe rock chosen before the Theta Coat- stop to consider the emblem or sym- of-Arms was definitely adopted.

Upsilon Chapter Iota Chapter THE HERALDRY The Delta emblems�the right frustrated by the fact that Douglas hand readily recognized as typifying fell in an encounter with the Moors fellowship-and the altar, are cer of Spain. tainly symbolical of the Chapter's The Gamma has as its emblem a public motto appearing under the five-pointed star�a symbol often shield and which when translated used in ancient heraldry, and is in reads-"we grasp with right hands," dicative of great rejoicing. The motto or "we welcome with the right hand." refers to this also, as translated it The on the Beta shield, means�"we rejoice." an emblem used in early heraldry to The Zeta motto means "We are indicate a roof or home, was evi united," and one of the emblems, the dently chosen because this Chapter Ionic column, can be taken to signify was the to first erect a building of its �"the influence of education upon own, and the motto�"we are estab primitive force and is considered the lished or made firm"�supplements personification of culture and refine the thought. ment." The chain was often used to The motto of the Sigma means� indicate a reward for service, and "we sympathize"�and it is doubtful that the bearer had placed a chain ff any emblem could be more appro of obligations on those whom he had priate for use with this motto, dian served; the chain also indicates a is the heart, particularly, when the bond or binding together. secret motto is also considered. The chain entwined column, there The heart as a heraldic emblem fore, supplements the motto by im dates back to early Scottish heraldry pressing in heraldic language the �"The heart of Bruce"�which Sir ideals and aspirations of the Chapter James Douglas, "Black Douglas," �by indicating that the Zeta Broth carried as requested by the king just ers are bound together and are before his death, to Jerusalem to be strong, holding fast to the highest buried under holy soil; a journey ideals of culture and refinement.

Phi Chapter 721 ANNALS OF PSI UPSILON

The torch of the Lambda refers to This motto might also be translated the public motto or vice versa, the as "we feed our souls." motto meaning�"we give light"�re The Xi Coat-of-Arms carries the fers to the emblem. Your committee winged globe, an emblem often used. has been unable definitely to deter The original heraldty committee gave mine the significance of the seven the translation of the motto as, "we stars, but, undoubtedly, they refer to give consolation." It might also mean the fact that the Lambda was the "we are at unity." seventh Chapter to be established. The fleur-de-hs of the Alpha Coat- The key�the emblem on the Kappa of-Arms is an emblem dating back to Coat-of-Arms, "is not only the initial early days of French heraldry�it is of the Chapter's name," but as this supposed to get its origin from the emblem was often used in heraldry garden lily. The supposed signifi "to typify power or dominion, it cance is, "they toil not�neither do that illustrates as well as any symbol they spin," meaning to intimate could, the Chapter's watchword," the of would never be and the motto supplements this, as worn by the ignoble or by woman. it means�"we hold sway." It also typifies fidelity, and some au from A lyre, as the emblem on the Psi thorities say its form was taken Chapter Coat-of-Arms, is explained the finial of a scepter or decoration in the original committee's report as of a . Alpha's pubhc motto being used because "it approximates means�"we are best." in form, the Chapter letter"�it is The motto of the Upsilon mean stated that a heraldic emblem illus ing�"we rule on high"�and the use trating the motto could not be read of the as an emblem indicates ily found. The motto of the Psi means the high aspirations and aims of the �"we enliven"�Who has listened to Chapter. In heraldry, the eagle was an artist playing on a lyre, and has accounted one of the most noble not been enhvened and inspired? bearings. It was the bird of Jove-

Pi Chapter Chi Chapter 722 '%.' -^-^ f/.'.

Specimen of Chapter Vignettes used in the Catalogues from 1852 to 1888, both inclusive, and now reproduced from the original wood-cuts in the Room of Archives Frontispiece used in the Catalogues of 1870, 1879 and 1888 the This frontispiece was probably copied from a "Transparency" painted at Kenyon in 1860's and still in the possession of the Iota. At the Convention of 1869, the Catalogue the '64 Committee reported: "The very common lithograph which is the frontispiece of edition ought to be replaced by a steel engraving of tasteful design and best execution. At the Convention of 1870, Robert W. DeForest, Beta '70, of the same Catalogue Com above mittee, "exhibited a copy" of the new catalogue, which contained earliest use of frontispiece, the steel plate of which is still in the Room of Archives. At the Convention of 1869, DeForest, on behalf of the Beta, exhibited the design of a "Fraternity Seal,"- which also appeared for the first time in the Catalogue of 1870. Possibly these are the earliest appearances of "The Owl and Fasces" and the motto "Fit Via Vi . THE HE R A L D R Y king of gods and men, and was the meaning of the motto�"we seek adopted as the standard of the Roman honor." Both the fur and the . particular crown used�a circle of The use of this emblem dates back gold with points rising from it�were in heraldic devices to the great seal worn by ancient kings as tokens of of Markgrave Leopold of Austria in royalty. 1136. The eye�emblem of the Omega, The Iota Chapter Coat-of-Arms typifies the Chapter's motto which with its motto�"we hold fast," or means�"we are watchful." It is be "we never rest on our laurels," and lieved that the 15 mullets ( stars ) on its emblem, the anchor, plainly typi the Omega shield have reference to fies the determination of the Chapter the fact that this Chapter was the to hold fast to the ideals and teach 15th Chapter to be installed. ings of Psi Upsilon. The anchor is The Pi Chapter Coat-of-Arms with also an emblem of hope. cross born by the Crusaders and its In designing the Phi Chapter Coat- motto meaning�"we have faith" or of-Arms, Brother Jacobs' own chap "we believe"�typifies the basis on ter, he digressed slightly from the which the Chapter was founded� original committee's recommenda "Hail to thee Psi U, our Brothers tions which provided that the shields Bonds so true, so true, we pledge our would be alternately silver and gold faith anew, we pledge our faith �the 1st, 3rd, 5th, the odd numbers, anew." in order of installation, having silver In the original report of the com shields and the 2nd, 4th, the even mittee to the 1892 Convention, the numbers, having gold shields. Greek word recommended as a motto In the Phi Coat-of-Arms, the use for the Pi Coat-of-Arms, meant�"we of fur (ermine) was introduced in exchange troth"�however, this was the design, and thus with the use of evidently replaced by the Greek the crown, the insignia carries out word as now shown in this Chap-

Beta Beta Chapter Eta Chapter ANNALS OF PSI UPSILON ter's Coat-of-Arms, which, as stated, Beta, or the history of the group is translated�"we are faithful." which petitioned for a Psi U Chap The Chi motto was translated by ter, probably had some bearing on the original committee as�"we are the choice of this motto. glad." A more hberal translation The Eta Coat-of-Arms bears the would be, "we put our hands to a likeness of the rising sun and this task," and the original report men emblem with the motto on the scroll tions hands as being the emblem underneath the shield which means recommended. Evidently, this idea "we are enhghtened." Thus it is in was discarded and the cross of St. dicated that this group has a new Andrews or �a diagonal cross, understanding, that its members have adopted. This was probably because been enhghtened beyond that usual this cross�so often used in heraldry understanding of fellowship which �was approximate in form to the those outside the group know. A Chapter letter. The motto is signifi hteral translation of the Eta motto is cant of one of the characteristics of "we hve in the sun" or "the sun illumi the Chapter. A group which is glad, nates us." is enthusiastic, and enthusiasm gains The Tau, with its motto meaning many things. �"we are strong"�and its castle as an The Beta Beta Coat-of-Arms bears emblem, plainly indicates the Chap an emblem used in early heraldry ter's fortitude and determination to and in its particular form�a stand firm during adversity, and its in a circular form with tail in mouth substantial position at all times. �was used by the ancients to sym- The crescent of the Mu was often bohze eternity. Beta Beta's public used in early heraldty. It no doubt motto was translated "we deliberate has reference to some incident in steadfastly." It is also translated "we the early history of the Mu Chapter. shall live" or "we are going to live The 21 crosses are indicative of the forever." Early history of the Beta fact that this Chapter was the 21st

Tau Chapter Mu Chapter THE HE R A L D R Y

to be installed. The motto translated The Omicron Chapter was estab means�"we are initiated." lished after several years of persist The Rho Chapter has a rampant ent petitioning by the local society hon as the emblem for its coat-of- known as the "Aztec Club." A single arms, and those who are famihar arrow was chosen as an emblem for with the early history of this Chap their Coat-of-Arms. This seems ap ter, recognize the significance of this propriate, for besides a weapon used symbol. The original group was in effectively by Aztec warriors, it was 1893 a Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi, often used in early heraldry. One but being displeased with the poh- authority says�"the bearing of the cies of that national organization, re arrow is ancient and honorable, and signed as a body�much to the amaze signifies a man resolved to abide by ment of the entire university. Under the uttermost hazard in battle and the name of Rho Kappa Upsilon, the who to that end has furnished him group petitioned Psi Upsilon. Dur self to the full." ing the three years that followed, Thus with the motto meaning�"we and even after 1896 when the Psi U are of one mind"�the Omicron Coat- charter was granted, there was evi of Arms typifies a group�of one dence of much jealousy on the part mind�resolved to uphold the stand of some of the other fraternities and ards, precedents, and teachings of "locals." Psi U and to that end have prepared The Coat-of-Arms of the Rho themselves. Kappa Upsilon bore a rampant A society known as Chi Delta Psi and the Rho Owl Song tells the story petitioned Psi U persistently for a �and, as will be recalled, refers to period of twenty years before the "the hon bold, who rampant Nu Chapter was finally founded. one mom, awakening consternation This persistency and industry of in the land where he was bom." The purpose is typified by the beaver on Rho motto means "we make strong." the Nu Coat-of-Arms�and being a

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Canadian animal, this emblem seems Sawyer-Beta '80 and Virgil M. Up- doubly appropriate. An olive branch ton-Theta Theta '21 designed a is shown with the beaver, and being Coat-of-Arms for this Chapter. Al at the symbolical of peace, is certainly ap though approved time, certain propriate as the Nu Chapter was minor details, such as, the propor granted just after the close of the tions of the shield, the crest, the first World War, when peace was scroll and lettering on the scroll, uppermost in the minds of everyone. were not strictly in accordance with The motto means�"we have con the original rules of Psi U heraldry. quered" or "we are victorious"�and After considerable correspondence ' refers to the victory won after the between the Chapter, your Commit- twenty long years of petitioning. tee and the Executive Councfl, in The Delta Delta Charter was 1933 these details were modified and granted to a society at Williams Col the design made to meet the uni lege, which used a laurel crowned formity of the other Chapter Coats- torch as its emblem. This emblem of-Arms. referred to the secret motto of the The Greek Temple, with its four group, and, therefore, the Delta Ionic columns and cornice, has refer Delta chose the laurel wreath and ence to the Chapter ritual, which is Greek lamp retaining in effect the an outgrowth and elaboration of the thought typified by the original em ritual of the society Phi Kappa which blem without seeming to copy or in was granted the Charter by Psi Up fringe on the use of the torch by the silon. Lambda. The motto means�"we as The Temple also has reference to torch bearers carry across," or we the Chapter secret motto which, on might say "we put over or across." the original design, was indicated by Within the year after the founding the words "Theta Theta." The four of the Theta Theta Chapter, a com columns of the Temple also have mittee consisting of Brothers Wilham reference to the four columns of the Floyd Way-Theta Theta '12, A. P. first building of the University and

Omicron Chapter Delta Delta Chapter THE HE R A L D R Y which have been erected on the The Epsilon Phi Coat-of-Arms campus as a tradition. bears a red adapted from As the Chapter Coats-of-Arms all the McGill University Coat-of-Arms. have for their public mottoes�Greek The martlet was an imaginary bird words in the first person plural, in said to be without legs and was used stead of just the letters of the Chap to typify the continuous high flight ter, such as, Theta Theta�the public of friendship. The dancette or zig motto finally chosen means�"we are zag under the martlet is sym of good courage, we flourish" or "we bolic of the three mountains of Mont are happy," and also refers to the real. The motto was used by the secret motto. original group prior to the time of The circular or endless chain on installation as a Psi U Chapter. the Epsilon shield probably needs Translated, it means�"brotherly love no explanation as the circle in past helps us to succeed." ages was the figure used to represent The Alpha Kappa Alpha Society the unified ideal of all high ideals. at the University of British Colum The circular chain thus indicates a bia used the "knight and charger" as group bound or linked together their emblem, which was symbolic around the unified ideal. of their secret motto carrying ideas To those who know the Epsilon of "chivalry" and "valour." When and are familiar with its secrets and this society was granted a Charter customs, the use of the endless chain by Psi U�in fact, as soon as it was has a special significance. known that this group was to be In early heraldry, metal was never come the Zeta Zeta Chapter�the placed on metal, and so the quarters members offered suggestions which of the shield which bear the chains resulted in the design adopted as are ermine fur�which symbolizes their Coat-of-Arms. royalty�or the majesty of the em The knight and charger were re blems borne. The motto means�"we tained and symbolize the spirit of exercise self control." the original group. The motto mean-

Theta Theta Chapter Nu Chapter ANNALS OF PSI UPSILON ing�"we live�we shall hve"�typi the symbols on oiu: Coats-of-Arms� fies renewed life�as it was stated at and who consider the meaning of the the time the Chapter was granted mottoes, can not help but recognize �"we hve" (as Alpha Kappa Alpha) the intense loyalty, high ideals and "we shall live" (as Psi Upsilon). brotherly spirit of those "who wear The Chapter letters, Zeta Zeta, the emblems of the chosen few." were assigned to this Chapter be We, in Psi Upsilon, can be justly cause of the appreciation of the work proud of our Coats-of-Arms. Let us done in behalf of the petitioning bring them into greater usefulness group by the Zeta Chapter. �just as the songs we sing tell of our Someone has said that "heraldry heritage, our Coats-of-Arms indicate is the shorthand of history." Those by symbol and motto�our aims, as who understand the significance of pirations and achievements.

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Epsilon Phi Chapter Zeta Zeta Chapter 728 Founders Day Dinner, November 24, 1930, Hotel Pierre, New York City Convention of 1932 with the Delta, New York University Convention Dinner at Hotel Waldorf-Astoria, New York City