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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
August 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 44
Arms of the Orpheus Musical Theatre SocietyBlazonAzure a lyre Or; SymbolismBlue and gold are the colours of the Society, and the lyre, long used as an emblem by the Society, is associated with Orpheus, the great singer from Greek mythology. |
CrestBlazonA mask of tragedy and a mask of comedy Or their ribbons Azure; SymbolismThe curtain mantling emphasizes the theatrical mandate of the Society, and the masks are traditional symbols of the two elements of drama, comedy and tragedy. |
MottoBlazonMUSIC ENRICHES; SymbolismNot applicable |
SupportersBlazonTwo song-birds Or standing on a stage set with footlights proper; SymbolismThe songbirds and the stage combine the musical and dramatic elements of the Society’s productions. |
Flag of the Orpheus Musical Theatre SocietyBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the Orpheus Musical Theatre SocietyBlazonA lyre Or within an annulus Azure; SymbolismThe lyre is encircled by a ring, which refers to the letter “O”, for Orpheus. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 18, 2006 in Volume 140, page 3687 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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