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Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of Arms
August 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 331
Arms of Peter Allan WallBlazonVert three nightingales statant close, on a chief embattled Argent an open book between two trillium flowers proper; SymbolismThe nightingales, famed as songbirds, refer to Dean Wall’s training in vocal music and to the fact that he is one of the “Three Cantors” singing group. The crenellated line refers to the name Wall. The book represents his interest in liturgy, and the trillium flowers, the floral emblem of Ontario, are from the coat of arms of the Diocese of Niagara, of which Peter Wall is Dean. The green and white colours are those of the diocese and of Christ’s Church Cathedral, Hamilton, of which Peter Wall is Rector. |
MottoBlazonBENEDICAM DOMINO; SymbolismThis Latin phrase meaning “I will give thanks unto the Lord” is taken from Psalm 33 (Ps. 34 in the English Psalter). |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2985 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Ralph Spence, Albion Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |