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Patron: Sir Conrad M.J.F. Swan, KCVO, PH.D, FSA, FRHSC  Garter Principle King of Arms Emeritus 

Volume 27, Issue 1 – MARCH 2017 ISSN: 1183-1766

WITHIN THE PAGES OF THIS ISSUE: The Honorable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, OC, OOnt The Avery Family Receives a Special Gift from the Branch 3 Arms ack in July of 2016, while attending a conference of Lieutenant Governors and Lady 4 B Territorial Commissioners in Halifax, The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, OC, O.Ont, Lieutenant Governor of , was presented with granting her arms by the Governor General of Canada. The design process is something that she remarked on when she A Dublin 5 had the opportunity to meet with our Branch for dinner earlier in the year, and how honoured and excited she was to be receiving a . Following the formal presentation Heraldic Monsters 6 of this remarkable and beautiful grant of arms, the Toronto Branch decided to commission a table shield which would be presented to Her Honour. We Dined Together 7 This would allow her to display her own arms in her office, as well as give her an 95th Birthday Sketch 8 opportunity to show others her arms while attending

various functions. The shield was designed and manufactured by LCdr (ret’d) Steven C o w e n , C D B ra n c h President of the BC / Branch. It was on display at our dinner in October for members to take a look at prior to presentation. The date of presentation to Her Honour, came in December with quite short notice. Our Branch President was granted an audience at the vice-regal suite in Toronto to present the table shield, and was accompanied by Dr. D’Arcy Boulton, UE, AIH, FRHSC Branch Director. Needless to say, Her Honour was delighted with our heraldic gift to her, and she ensured that it will be used to display her pride in Heraldry for years to come. Arms: on an oval environed by two branches of laurel , a viceroy butterfly Volant embellished Or;

Crest: Issuant from a circlet of garbs Or and trillium flowers proper, a demi-globe Azure resting thereon a balance Or;

Supporters: Two doves Argent beaked and legged Or each charged on the wing with an oval Purpure, that to the dexter bearing a Celtic cross, that to the sinister bearing a harp Or, and standing on a grassy mount ;

Motto: SERVIRE VITÆ IN TERRA (To serve life on earth)

Pubic register of Arms, Flags & Badges; June 15, 2016 Vol. VI, p. 621 II Hogtown Heraldry HOGTOWN HERALDRY © 2017, the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada, Toronto Branch unless Toronto Branch of The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada otherwise indicated. Subscription rate: National Society President free to members and associates of the Mr. Edward A. McNabb, FRHSC Branch ($15.00/annum). Our material may be quoted, unless otherwise Toronto Branch Patron indicated, without written permission Sir Conrad M.J.F. Swan, KCVO, PH.D, FSA, FRHSC in non-profit venues, but correct attribution is required. The material Branch President published in Hogtown Heraldry Dr. Jonathan S. Lofft does not necessarily represent the [email protected] views of the Society, the Branch, or Vice President the Editor. Unattributed material is the Captain Jason C. Burgoin, CD work of the Editor. All coats of arms are and remain the property of their Secretary respective . Mr. Sasa Kahrimanovic We welcome your written and Treasurer artistic contributions, and they may be Mr. David Birtwistle submitted to the Editor. For general [email protected] inquiries, as well as requests for back issues, please contact the Editor. Directors Capt The Rev’d Canon Don M. Aitchison, UE Mr. Derwin J.K.W. Mak Ms. Erin Tanner Dr. D’ Arcy J.D. Boulton, UE, FRJSC. AIH. FSA Editor: Jason C. Burgoin, CD 214 Street South, Hamilton, ON L8K 2G9 (905) 741-4998  [email protected]

ROMILLY SQUIRE OSTJ, DA, FRSA 5th Annual International R S 3 May 1953 ~ 7 December 2016 Heraldry Day It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Romilly Squire of Rubislaw. Who passed away on 7 December 2016 in at the age of 63 years. th June 10 2017 R o m i l l y Squire was a leading International Heraldry Day heraldic painter of focuses one day a year when heraldry in all his day, and in his its forms is celebrated worldwide. prime among the What are you doing to celebrate world’s best. His armorial designs this year? Take pictures of yourself were bold yet simple, celebrating this year and send them to the layering his work editor. with elegance. His International Heraldry Day have a interest in heraldry facebook page. developed at an early age, and he studied www.facebook.com/celebrateheraldry graphic design at the Artist: Alexander Liptak Glasgow School of Art. If you have not renewd your 2017 Substantial recognition came in membership... your late! 1996 when he was invited to participate in the International Heraldic & Submit your membership form today Genealogical Congress in , and further was awarded the ensure you keep getting hogtown Corel Prize. He then became advisor to the Herald of Ireland on the renaissance of that office in 1998. He was a leading expert is , and will be deeply missed by all those who knew him. Hogtown Heraldry III The Arms of Barbara Avery & Family Symbolisms ~ Mr. David Birtwistle Arms: Barbara is a pharmacist and the symbols on the It is with great pleasure and pride that we announce shield simply represent her favourite colour red, the balance that our daughter in law, Mrs. Barbara Lee Grace Avery pans for measuring, hanging from the arms of an ankh or (nee Scott) has received a grant of arms from The Canadian Egyptian cross which symbolizes life and the tree of life, to | (CHA), after more than four years of which she and her profession are dedicated to nurturing and intermittent correspondence with the authority. The grant preserving. It also alludes to the balance in the arms of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto from which contains arms and badge for herself and her twin female she graduated. The symmetric pans also represent her twin daughters, Ms. Sarah Margaret Avery and Ms. daughters and this symbolism is repeated in the mullets Catherine Grace Avery, reflecting their descent from both found on the chief. their mother Barbara and their father Mark through their paternal grandmother, Mrs. Joanne Avery. A separate The blue and gold on the chief and badge are Ukrainian colours, as is the tryzub, representing her maternal grant for the twins was made to Joanne for their use of her Ukrainian ancestors and these colours are also found in the Avery arms differenced appropriately. chiefly arms of Scott, her maiden name. The blue also relates The grant is dated 15 December 2015 and can be to water, symbolizing its life sustaining and recreational found in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of aspects. In addition, water is a help in shaping and serving Canada, Vol VI, p. 577. I must say, that is great heraldry! medicines prepared by a pharmacist. The central charges of a and tryzub on the chief represent a pestle and Barbara consulted with, and was guided by Mr. Darryl mortar, the tools used by pharmacists as a help in preparing Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald. I acted as the heraldry medications. The stars also evoke the light of knowledge consultant for the family. The artwork is by Mrs. Linda gained from reading for pleasure and for purpose in the Nicholson and calligraphy by Mrs. Doris Wionzek and sciences. their work is indeed of the highest quality. : The “dancing” loon recalls her roots in Kenora, being Arms: an ankh surrounded by lakes and rivers with their wildlife. The tree pendant from its with two trunks symbolizes her two children from which her crossbeam two balance family will grow. It also represents those trees planted on their family property and the environmental ability to pans Or on a chief wavy provide nourishment and habitat for wildlife. Azure and argent a pale embowed inwards Or : The motto appears as an emphatic statement with charged with a tryzub and connotation of energy. The concept of “balance” is an between two mullets of six overriding principle in the life of the Barbara, both profes- points Or. sionally and privately. As a pharmacist, risks are balanced with benefits of treatments, and needs versus wants of Crest: Upon a clients. In other aspects of her life, rights are balanced with mantled Azure doubled Or responsibilities, work with play. Life is about achieving within a wreath of these balance to optimize enjoyment and success in all aspects of colours rising from a life. barrulet wavy Azure a loon displayed proper in front Badge: A mullet of six points Or of a bipartite tree charged with two barrulets wavy Gules Azure. Motto: AEQUILIBRARE VITAM (Balance Life). Continued in the next issue. . . IV Hogtown Heraldry of , while the indicates Lady Heralds that the granting of arms is a power exercised on behalf of ~ Dr. Bernard Juby the . Grant of Arms of Dr. Boudreau Arms: Azure an Argent; Meanwhile, across “the Pond”, there are no less than Crest: a Panther rampant Azure incensed proper; five Lady Heralds within The Canadian Heraldic Authority : Two panthers incensed holding a girdle book under the direction of Dr. , PhD, AIH, standing on a rocky mound proper; FRHSC. Motto: ARDENTE. She was appointed in 2007 and is Symbolist: The an internationally recognized blue colour scholar in heraldic studies. She is represents her the author of an encyclopedic French origins dictionary of medieval while the orle titled L’héritage symbloique des highlights both hérauts d’armes (3 vol., Le l the importance of eopard d’or, Paris, 2005) and has heraldry in her also published numerous articles life and her on heraldry, both medieval and doctoral research modern. An Acadian by ancestry, in the . The she undertook the first part of her orle and the studies at the University of overall simplicity Montreal (B.A. in history and M.A. in medieval history) and of the design obtained a doctorate in 1996 from l’École Pratique des express both the Hautes Etudes (Sorbonne, Paris). She is a Fellow of the absolute notion of Royal Heraldry Society of Canada and an Academician of the the Cartesian “whole”, contained but continuous, and the Acadénue International d’Héraldique. idea that infinity can be contained within the span of one’s whole life or within any given framework. In 1997 she was appointed to the office of Saguenay Herald at the Canadian Heraldic Authority. She served as Crest: The panther is the most appropriate symbol to Saint-Laurent Herald and Registrar from 2000 to 2007 and express human passion in any domain. The heraldic panther during those years was the principle designer and is endowed with the body of a , a horse’s head with horns, administrator of the Authority’s online Public Register of a ’s forelegs and a lion’s hind legs. This diversified Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, first launched in July of nature makes it a symbol of tolerance and of the spirit of 2005. She was Deputy Chief Herald from 2005 until June adventure by which alone the frontiers of the unknown can 26th, 2007 when she succeeded Mr. Robert Watt, LVO, AIH, be pushed back. FRHSC as the second Chief Herald of Canada. Supporters: Repeating the symbolism of the crest, the Dr. Boudreau directs the operations of the Authority multicoloured panthers are based on examples found in and all the grants of arms with the exception of a few grants medieval miniatures. They hold medieval “girdle books”, made directly by the Governor General of Canada, or at her which were portable books held to the owner’s belt by a knot request, by the Deputy Chief Herald of Canada Mr. Bruce in the binding. These indicate that the best invention are Patterson, AIH, FRHSC. The Chief Herald of Canada is the often simple and eminently practical concepts. senior advisor to the Deputy Secretary, the Secretary and the Motto: ARDENTE, meaning “fervent”, along with the Governor General for all heraldic matters, including national panther in the crest is a reference to the totemic name and royal symbols. She deals personally with each “Panthère ardent” (Fiery panther) given to Clair Boudreau Governor General on the development of his or her personal within the Scout movement in 1978. The motto therefore arms. contains a second allusion to passion, a sort of internal flame The Arms of the Chief Herald of that drives one to outstanding achievements. Canada: Per pale, dexter Gules an Mrs. Cathy Bursey-Sabourin, FRHSC has been inescutcheon Argent charged with a with the Canadian Heraldic Authority since 1989, and holds maple leaf Gules and ensigned by a the office of and Principle Artist. She is coronet erablé Argent the rim jewelled responsible for managing the artwork produced for the grant Gules; sinister Azure an orle Argent; documents issued by the Canadian Heraldic Authority. Symbolism: Red and white are the colours of Cathy’s own artistic creations are some of the most visible Canada. The shield a maple leaf, which is emblemanic and widely-reproduced in Canada. Notable Hogtown Heraldry V examples include the current Assistant Artist, Ms. Fitzpatrick administers the art program version of the , the and serves as the main contact between the CHA and Arms and Flag of , the contract artists who illustrate each grant of arms. She also Vice Regal , and the Arms undertakes some of the official artwork projects herself, such of the Canadian Heraldic as illustrating grants of arms made to Lieutenant Governors. Authority. Her design of the The Badge of Copperland Herald: An ulu Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and Emblem Symbolism: The ulu is a played an integral part in the cele- traditional knife that has existed for bration of the 60th year of Her over 4000 years. It honours the northern Majesty’s reign. She also created people and lands. Its copper colour refers detailed designs for many of to the title Coppermine Herald. Like the Canada’s National Honours such other heralds at the Authority, the name as the Canadian , is derived from the Canadian river. the Sacrifice Medal, the Governor General’s Northern Medal, and the Governor General’s Academic Medal. Her background in graphic design compliments her heraldic expertise as she manages designs from concept sketch into finished artwork and then throughout the graphic reproduction process. She is the first woman to hold a state Major Guillamore herald appointment in the Commonwealth. Cathy Bursey- O'Grady was born on 18 November 1877, and was Sabourin has been responsible for the painting of the arms of the son of Dr. Edward the last five Governors General of Canada. She also designed Stamer O'Grady & Minnie the maple leaf emblem symbolizing Ottawa, in an Bishop O’Grady. He arrangement with two smaller leaves, representing the two graduated from Dublin sciences-genealogy and heraldry-which was an official University, Dublin, Ireland, emblem of the 22nd International Congress of Genealogical in 1901 with a Bachelor of and Heraldic Sciences held in 1996 in Ottawa. She has a Arts, and was admitted to passion and enthusiasm for good artistic craftsmanship and a King's Inn in 1903 desire to promote it in Canadian heraldry. entitling him to practice as The badge of the Fraser Herald: a barrister. He further A sun in splendour the disk barry wavy graduated with a Master of Arts from Dublin University Azure and Or charged with fraise Argent in 1908. He served as a the straight rays Or the wavy Azure. Lieutenant in the service of Symbolism: The badge the South Irish Horse and combines symbolism of the sun and was subsequently promoted water, indicating that the Fraser River is to Major. In addition, in the most important river in , which features 1908 he was appointed Dublin Herald of Arms, a position he a sun on its provincial arms. The substitution here of a gold held until October 1910. He was present at the Royal for white makes a reference to the gold deposit in the Fraser Proclamation at Dublin Castle on the accession of King River, which led to the Cariboo gold rush. At the centre of the and also accompanied his former boss, Ulster King of Arms badge is a cinquefoil. As this is a feature of coats of arms Major Sir Nevile Wilkinson, KVCO to the Coronation of King within Scottish Clan Fraser, it pays tribute to the river’s George VI. Major O’Grady died on 4 September 1952 at the age of 74 and is buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery. namesake, the explorer Simon Frasier. Ms. Catherin Fitzpatrick was appointed Coppermine Herald at its creation in August 2003. She has a degree in Fine Art (Honours) from York University in Toronto and prior to joining the Canadian Heraldic Authority she had a career in graphic arts and illustration in high tech companies and public institutions based in Ottawa. In her role as VI Hogtown Heraldry

The Griffin of antiquity as it appears in the art of ancient Crete (1500 B.C), is simply a lion with an ’s The Toronto Branch would like to welcome the following head, no wings or ears and have the legs of a Lion. In members to the Branch; Phoenician art (1000 B.C.) it is depicted with wings and, since at least 500 B.C., it has been depicted with ears. It is appar- Mr. Gustav Tracchia (Kew Gardens, NY) ently not until the beginning of European heraldry, in the Mr. Edward Badovinac (Mississauga, ON) 12th century, that the two front legs are changed to those of an eagle. Mr. George Chabrol (Scarborough, ON) From a less Mr. Michael Dan (Toronto, ON) remote antiquity the Mr. Erik Le Mesurier (London, ON) griffin has been a sign of guardianship and Letters to the Editor vigilance. Its large Sir, graceful wings may well Thank you very much for my recent copy of the October have been added to denote issue of “Hogtown Heraldry” which I greatly enjoyed reading. the former, and its ears to emphasise the latter. I am very impressed by the various Coats of Arms shown on page V & VI. Presumable, they are all grants by the Canadian Heraldic Late medieval Authority and are excellent. Those of Sault Ste. Marie and the writers establish the creature with enormous size and Timmins Police Department captivated my attention with the addition strength; its claws were said to be as large as the horns of an of the pictures of the grant. Very unique looking and most impressive. oxen. It was credited with being female since it nested and laid eggs. Some documents spelled the name gryphon which It was wonderful to hear that the Toronto Branch hosted its is supposed to be more dignified. 2nd Annual Heraldic Studies Day and I was particularly interested to see the slate of speakers for the event. I noted that Mr. Lofft gave a

lecture entitled "the Canadian Seals not by the Wyan; Decodng Sir A lion, Conrad Swans Sigillography”. It would have been most interesting to with the fore- hear the lectures presented, and I would very much enjoy receiving a parts of a goat copy of the transcript from the presentations. issuing from its With all good wishes to you and the other members of the shoulders , and Toronto Branch, Royal Heraldry Society of Canada and best wishes sometimes with for the Christmas Season . I look forward to the next issue of its tail in the Hogtown arriving at my home soon . depiction of a serpents head is Sir c a l l e d a Garter, Principle King of Arms Emeritus Chimaera and is seen in ancient art. The standard heraldic form dates from 1572 [Bossewell II.66] . Another form, more common in German heraldry, has a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a ’s tail. This form may also be shown with the face and breast of a woman and is blazoned as “schimäre” or “German chimera” The explanation of the origin of this monster is that it’s the blending of the religious or tribal emblems of the people who become united under one rule. Another thought is that it is a copyist's error. For example, the artwork of a Lycian would often depict lions preying upon a goat or similar beast, and a Greek copyist may very well have created the image of chimaera whilst attempting to interpret this art.

Note: Your editor is going to attempt to run this series over a number of issues. Each issue will introducing two Heraldic Monsters with a short example. Hogtown Heraldry VII

Trinity College once again hosted a great Toronto Branch Dinner on 29 October 2016. We had a number of distinguished guests including Dr. Claire Boudreau, Chief Harold of Canada, and members of the National Board of the RHSC. Our Guest Speaker Mr. Bruce H. Rus- sell spoke to the assembled group on the Heraldic legacy of Alexander Scott Carter. A wonderful event for the 40+ members and guests who attended. Ian Steingazner, Bruce Russell & Jonathan Lofft

Regina Frank, Major Robert Frank & Donald Williamson James Boudreau & Clare Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada NANCY ANNE MACPHERSON 29 September 1930 ~ 13 February 2017 It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mrs. Nancy A. Macpherson, who passed away on 13 February 2017 in Burlington ON. We will all remember her smile and kind heart as the wife of R. Gordon Macpherson, CM, FRHSC. She will be greatly missed by the Toronto Branch and the whole RHSC. Edward Badovinac (center) & Jocelyn Badovinac This edition of B o o k p l a t e c o r n e r i s The Mace of dedicated in her Trinity College as designed by memory. It Alexander Scott displays her Carter was on p e r s o n a l display at the bookplate, as Branch dinner. It is designed by held in the Archive Gordon. of Trinity College. We will cherish the memories we have of her from society "Heraldry is the fusion of fact and fancy, myth events. and manner, romance and reality. It is an

exuberant union of family, art, and history."

~ Charles Burnett & Mark Dennis in The Lion Rejoicing (1997) VIII Hogtown Heraldry Special Thank You Happy 95th Birthday It would not be possible to have such a successful newsletter The Arms of over the past year without the assistance and contribution of Canada celebrated its 95th the following people: birthday on November 21st, Mr. David B. Appleton Maj (ret’d) Paul Henry, CD 2016. This sketch is a drawing held in the Dr. Bernard Judy, Hon FHS Mr. Patrick Damiaens archives of the Canadian Mr. Bruce Patterson, AIH, FRHSC Mr. Paul Borrow-Longain Heraldic Authority in LCdt (ret’d) Donald Williamson, CD Mr. David Birtwistle Ottawa. Lieutenant Mr. R. Gordon Macpherson, CM, FRHSC Rev. Dr. Herald F. Roberts Commander Alan B. Beddoe, OC, OBE, FRHS Capt (ret’d) John Greenshields, CD Mr. J. Robert Walsh, MB drafted this drawing in Mrs. Illona Jurkiewicz, FHRSC(Hon) Mr. Jesse Baillargeon preparation for his 1957 Capt (ret’d) David Rumball, UE, CD Fr. Robert S. Bengry painting of the Arms of Canada. The Official Mr. Eduardo Sorrell Mrs. Kathy McClurg completed painted version Mr. Richard d’Apice, AM, AAIH Mr. Danilo Martins was used for the next 35 years. This sketch first Christmas appeared on the CHA Facebook page, with a note indicating ~ Mr. David B. Appleton that, to the best of there knowledge, this year is the first time Like most saints, Saint Nicholas has attributes which, this picture has been published. if known to the viewer, will help to specify exactly which saint's image is being viewed. In St. Nicholas' case, he is www.facebook.com/HeraldryHeraldique usually shown wearing a bishop's mitre, often carrying the crozier of a bishop, sometimes holding a Gospel book, and usually shown with either three bezants (gold balls) or three gold coins (referencing the story of his anonymous donation of dowries to three impoverished girls), or three children, or three boys in a pickling tub. This last comes from a miracle performed by the Saint, but the story is a tad gross and not really related to heraldry.

There are a number of coats of arms with a depiction of Saint Nicholas on them. The two shown here are the arms of the towns of Ergersheim, France and of Waal, Germany. Finally, and my favorite of all of them, are the arms of Sint Niklaas Belgium (shown National Website here in two variations; the one on the tile comes from the Saint Nicholas Center's website at www.heraldry.ca www.stnicholascenter.org/Brix?pageID=46 Toronto Branch Website I'm not sure about the turnip. I have to assume it has less to do with Saint Nicholas www.toronto.heraldry.ca than it does with the town or region in which Sint Niklaas is located.

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