MR JAMES HOGG.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21022, 10 May 1930, Page 11

MR JAMES HOGG.

HONOURED BY MANUFACTURERS Members of the executive of the Dunedin Manufacturers’ Association met in the Somerset Lounge at the Savoy yesterday to hid farewell to Mr James Hogg, nn ex-president and a member of the executive, prior to his departure on a business trip to Canada and the United States. Mr W. G. Kiudley, who presided, stated that the members had felt that they could not let the occasion pass without showing their appreciation of the efforts of one who had entered so wholeheartedly into anything that could' be done for the advancement of secondary industries. Mr Hogg was an enthusiast in any cause with which he was connected, and he threw' the whole of his energy into his work. He w r as animation personified, and he was always ready, to give his services in any cause that would assist industry. Mr Kindley presented Mr Hogg with a leather travelling, case and a pair of field glasses. Mr Richard Hudson stated that he had known Mr.Hogg.for a number of yeai’s as a young man full of enthusiasm. - He had certainly been one of the most enthusiastic members of the association, W'hich had been fortunate in having his services. The speaker referred to the value of travel to business men as a .moans of discovering methods adopted by the large firms of the world and possible of being brought into operation in Ncw t Zealand. He would like to hear an address by Mr Hogg on his return.— (“Hear, hoar.”) Mr T. Somerville said that he had a great admiration of Mr Hogg as an exponent of two things very, necessary in business—vision ..and the realisation of the fact that a man did not live unto himself. As a director of the recent Exhibition the speaker had been brought very closely in touch with Mr Hogg, whose work In connection with the secondary industries court had been tremendous. He had probably done more than the directors themselves. The speaker hoped that Mr Hogg would have a pleasant trip, that he would have the rest w’hich was necessary to his health, and that he 'w’ould have success in his business. The secretary (Mr G. W. Reid) stated that he had been closely in touch wuth all of the presidents of the association, and he could say without disparagement to the others that none had given him such a “lively time” as Mr Hogg. His ideas had always been constructive and reliable, and his enthusiasm had .been remarkable. Mr Hbgg, in returning thanks, expressed the pleasure he had had in being associated with the association. He knew of no other body which did so much good for its cause. He also expressed appreciation of the work of Mr Reid, who was looked upon as one of the , most capable officials possessed by the federation. The industrial movement had shown great progress since the formation of the federation, and in its formation Mr Reid had been the man behind the gun. There was now a better understanding and better organisation among manufacturers. He believed that the tendency among the public to support New Zealand-made goods was now very marked. He felt that if any manufacturer were called up to do anything in such a cause he should throw his whole weight into it. He hoped to learn a great deal about modern industry and production, and he would also try to learn something from manufacturers’ associations in Canada. Air Hogg was asked to Convey the good wishes of the association to Mr J. W. Collins, who was recently appointed New Zealand Trade Commissioner in Canada.