Mr. George White, of St. Edmund's College, Old Hall Green, Herts, communicated the following note on the emblems of saints.
"I perceive with great pleasure that the interesting subject of the emblems of saints will again be brought forward by the Society; I beg to supply a few omissions and corrections of the article which appeared in the first number of the Archæological Journal.
Page 57. After "St. Waltheof," read Aug. 3.
Page 59. St. Henry VI. K. this is a mistake; Henry VI., though held in great veneration by his subjects, has never been canonized or added to the number of the saints. The mistake may have arisen from his name occurring on the day of his death (May 22.) in the Sarum Missal. But this was only the case with those printed in Henry the Seventh's reign, in order that mass might be recited for the repose of his soul.
Ibid. After "St. Withburga," read July 19.
Page 60. The ladder was an emblem of perfection, portraying the various steps by which the soul arrived at perfection. This figure is taken from Jacobs dream. It was also one of the emblems of our Saviour's passion.
Page 61. After St. Wolstan, read May 30.
Ibid. After St. Wendelin, read Oct. 20.
Page 63. Instead of "Seven cardinal virtues," read "Three theological virtues, Faith, Hope, and Charity; and four cardinal virtues. Justice, Prudence, Temperance, and Fortitude."
Ibid. "Seven Mortal," read "Seven Deadly.