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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 140, 5 August 1911, Page 5

WHAT ABOUT IIAVVKES. The Wellington Garrison Band uon tho championship a id ais) tno Challenge Shield at tiio Palmerston North Band Contest of 1911. They used Hawkcs’ Exccllsior S morons Band instruments—a complete set. iu tho first test piece this noted Wellington Band was allotted the maximum number of points, G.c judge dueling that ho had never heard better playing, and commending in eulogistic terms tho tone and blend. The Wellington Tramway Band, also using a complete set of Hawkcs’ Excelsior Instruments, won the B grade. The judge congratulated this band on their playing. These two successes in Grade A and Grade B, on such a groat occasion, are worthy wins for Hawkcs, whoso instruments are pre-eminent all over tho world. Bandsmen! Buy a set of Hawkes—there are honours and valuable prizes to be won with them. Write for catalogues. Solo agents—The Dresden Piano Co., Ltd.. Wellington. Local representative: Mr W. C. Cargill.*

The “Defiance” brand cl fiats arc right out on their style, comfort, and durability, factnrcd by the proprietors Rcslyn Woollen Mills.* Men’s urn for Manuof the