The Spike: or, Victoria College Review, June 1904
The crest
The crest.
"Even thou hast struck upon my crest."
—Titus Andromicus
When the colours were under discussion it became obvious, after a little consideration, that something was lacking. The uniform would not be complete without a coat of arms, to give it "tone." The Professorial Board suggested a "mullet"—not one of the fishy tribe—but the heraldic five-pointed star. This was referred to the College council, which was of opinion that such an emblem would clash with the trade-mark of such other educational establishments as the Star Brewery. A Sub-Committee was set up to put the "set" on that star and suggest other heraldic devices. Various consultations have been held the Students' Association has had all-night sittings, and matters are still "as you were." The Association still clings to a shield mostly mullet, and the Council still thinks that all stars are the same star. In order to settle the question that all stars are the same star. In order to settle the question once for all we have been induced to come to the rescue. One of the accompanying suggestions will no doubt be accepted, it does not matter much which. The first represents a Premier, rampant, with a packet inscribed "V. C. Plan," à la main.
Below is a scroll with the motto "Festino lente." The shield is surmounted by a common or garden snail. The second page 59 design, with is incorporated the motto "Muto cito," has for its main device a coat-of-may-colours surmounted by a sportive trencher. Above all is a Knight (cavalier d'échecs).