. Castorologia, or The history and traditions of the Canadian beaver. Beavers. CASTOROLOGIA. 199 incorporated in the Arms of Canada difiered, it was thought that the opinion of the Herald's College on this point would settle it sat- isfactorily, but great surprise followed the announcement that neither beaver, crown nor wreath pertained to t-e Arms of the Dominion of Canada. In earlier times the beaver had been adopted in the de- signs for Canadian currency and postage stamps, and the accom- panying shield with its very curious heraldic beaver is supposed to have been at one time the Arms of C
. Castorologia, or The history and traditions of the Canadian beaver. Beavers. CASTOROLOGIA. 199 incorporated in the Arms of Canada difiered, it was thought that the opinion of the Herald's College on this point would settle it sat- isfactorily, but great surprise followed the announcement that neither beaver, crown nor wreath pertained to t-e Arms of the Dominion of Canada. In earlier times the beaver had been adopted in the de- signs for Canadian currency and postage stamps, and the accom- panying shield with its very curious heraldic beaver is supposed to have been at one time the Arms of Canada. " Arg-f. quartered by cross, Gzdes, having lion passant, gardt, in centre, Or; First quarter, a beaver couchant; second, saw and hatchet crossed ; third plough ; ^t'li'^^*^'^^"'^ ^f^imfm-^.. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Martin, Horace T. Montreal, W. Drysdale
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