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. [Illustration: Fig. 264.—Parted per Bend.] [Illustration: Fig. 265.—Chevron.] [Illustration: Fig. 266.—Cross.] Fig. 263, the Bend, is auspicious, meaning prosperity, success. Fig. 264 is parted per bend. Fig. 265, the Chevron, is indicative of aid, assistance, support. Fig. 266, the Cross, suggests humility, devotion, patience, perseverance. [Illustration: Fig. 267.—Saltire.] [Illustration: Fig. 268.—Pile.] [Illustration: Fig. 269.—Canton.] Fig. 267, the Saltire, a variation of the cross, is recognized as order, discipline. Fig. 268, the Pile, being in the form of a wedge, means penetration, incision, entering to divide or distribute. Fig. 269, the Canton, denotes an additional, separate idea or principle; also some characteristic that is added to the original design. =Colors.= These also have symbolical meanings. Fig. 270.—Gold or yellow is expressed in black and white by means of dots, and is used in the sense of wealth, ability, or knowledge. [Illustration: Fig. 270.—Gold.] [Illustration: Fig. 271.—Silver.] [Illustration: Fig. 272.—Red.] Fig. 271.—Silver or white is represented by a plain white surface, and being the color of light, signifies brightness, purity, virtue, innocence. Fig. 272.—Red, represented by perpendicular lines, means ardent affection, love. Fig. 273.—Blue is represented by horizontal lines; like the color in the heavens, it is truth, freedom, eternity. [Illustration: Fig. 273.—Blue.] [Illustration: Fig. 274.—Purple.] [Illustration: Fig. 275.—Green.] Fig. 274.—Purple, represented by diagonal lines from sinister chief to dexter base, being the royal color, is understood as authority, power, grandeur. Fig. 275.—Green is represented by lines running diagonally across the shield from dexter chief to sinister base. Like spring foliage, it suggests hope, life, vitality, youth, freshness. Fig. 276.—Orange is represented by horizontal lines crossed by diagonal lines from dexter base to sinister chief. It is the color of the king of beasts and signifies strength, honor, generosity. [Illustration: Fig. 276.—Orange.] [Illustration: Fig. 277.—Crimson.] [Illustration: Fig. 278.—Black.] Fig. 277.—Crimson, or blood-color, is represented by diagonal lines from dexter chief and sinister chief, crossing each other. It denotes boldness, enthusiasm, impetuosity. Fig. 278.—Black is represented by horizontal and perpendicular lines crossed. It means darkness, doubt, ignorance, uncertainty.