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Masstown, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge
September 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 308
Arms of Thomas Roy BeveridgeBlazonVert a beaver sejant erect, in dexter chief two mascles interlaced in pale, a base wavy Or charged with a bar wavy Vert; SymbolismThe green colour, the beaver and the waves are common in traditional Scottish Beveridge coats of arms, the latter two being a canting reference to the surname Beveridge using the beaver for "Bever-" and wavy lines for "-ridge". The two interlaced lozenges evoke Mr. Beveridge’s studies in the subject of disaster and emergency management. They represent the synergy between theoretical knowledge and the holistic practical application of emergency management practices throughout the stages of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. |
CrestBlazonA demi-beaver Or issuant from a naval crown Vert its sails Argent; SymbolismThe beaver is taken from the badge of the Scottish clan Beveridge. Due to its industriousness, it further represents Mr. Beveridge’s longstanding volunteer services with St. John Ambulance. Moreover, the beaver echoes the one found in the crest of Mr. Beveridge’s spouse, Julie Krista Maria Beveridge, thus reinforcing their strong bonds of marriage. The naval crown recalls Mr. Beveridge’s career in the Royal Canadian Navy. |
MottoBlazonE MENTE CONFUSIO FUNDIT; SymbolismThis Latin expression, meaning “From the mind pours confusion,” is part of a longer saying developed by Mr. Beveridge: “From the mind of a Beveridge pours confusion.” The idea of pouring connects to the word “beverage,” a homophone of the name Beveridge. This expression equally applies to the chaos and the complex problems faced by disaster and emergency managers. |
Flag of Thomas Roy BeveridgeBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Vert charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge, all separated by two bends Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Thomas Roy BeveridgeBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Thomas Roy BeveridgeBlazonThree mascles fretted in fess Or; SymbolismThe interwoven lozenges from Mr. Beveridge’s shield are enmeshed with a heraldic device of his spouse Julie—a small lozenge with two bands crossed in an X shape—symbolizing their strong bond. The weaving together of the shapes further represents the idea of continuous giving to, and interconnectedness with, the community through Mr. Beveridge’s long years of volunteer work. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.    |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Alix Chartrand, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDesirée Kern CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeIndividual |