How to amuse yourself and others

by Lina Beard; Adelia B. Beard

Fig. 258.—Chief.

Fig. 259.—Fess.

Fig. 260.—Parted per Fess.

Fig. 259, the Fess, denotes cause and effect, the central band containing the means by which the ends, in the other spaces, are accomplished.

Fig. 261.—Pale.

Fig. 262.—Parted per Pale.

Fig. 263.—Bend.

Fig. 260 is a partition, and partakes of the meaning of the division, it is denoted by the term, parted per fess.

Fig. 261, the Pale, represents rectitude, uprightness; also union, the object in the central division uniting whatever occupies the dexter and sinister sides.

Fig. 262 is parted per pale.

Fig. 264.—Parted per Bend.

Fig. 265.—Chevron.

Fig. 266.—Cross.

Fig. 263, the Bend, is auspicious, meaning prosperity, success.

Fig. 264 is parted per bend.