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Carl Reginald Mason
Barrie, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Douglas John Mason and Kimberley Laurie Drury
May 20, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 499
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Blazon
Arms
Vert masoned Or on a pile reversed Or three pallets Vert;
Crest
A hawk close Or gorged with a collar of laurel Vert its dexter claw resting on a closed book bound Sable edged Argent;
Motto
FAMILIARIBUS SUIS FORTIS;
Symbolism
Arms
Green and yellow are the two principal colours of the Arms of Ontario, Mr. Mason’s home province and the site of most of his contributions to the community. The wall of cut stones is a pun on his name and also refers to Mr. Mason’s leadership as a “builder” in the Province. The pun on Mr. Mason’s surname is continued with the triangular shape which represents a mason’s trowel. The narrow green bands set on gold represent tilled and sown fields and refer to the agricultural heritage of the Mason family.
Crest
The hawk symbolises the concept of the swift movement and represents the English and Scottish heritage of Mr. Mason’s immigrant ancestors. Known for the acuity of its sight, the hawk also represents Mr. Mason’s vigilance in responding to the needs of others in the spirit of the Order of St. John, of which he is a devoted member. The book represents both learning and faith. The collar of laurels honours Mrs. Mason’s paternal ancestry in Northern Ireland by using a symbol which appears in the arms for the Lowry family from the 19th century.
Motto
Meaning “Strong through his family”.