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New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XVIII, Issue 1021, 30 September 1909, Page 1

The Hudson Cup is a sterling solid silver cup, with two handles and cover; upon the top of which is mounted an oxidised model of a kiwi, supported on either side by tuatara lizards. The cup is concave and fluted with silver >n alternate panels and fluted stem and foot. The base consists of a mahogany slab, upon which are inlaid 36 silver shields. The edge of the mahogany slab is carved in Maori crafter pattern. Upon the slab is a white marble block, on which rests a pillar of Connemara marble, with bright silver pinth and capitol. The obverse side of the marble pillar is fitted witth a shield, bearing a crown, supported on either side by the Union Jack and the N.Z. flag, with a scroll beneath, with rose, shamrock, thistle and ferns. Upon the reverse side of this pillar is a silver shield surrounded by a laurel wreath. Upon the white marble on either side of the pillar are mounted two silver oxidised Norden feldt quick-firing 6-pounder guns, with a man stationed at each. The cup is encased in a polished mahogany silklined case with folding doors. The inscription on the cup runs thus:—“ Presented by R. Hudson & Coy., Ltd., to the Volunteer Garrison Artillery of N.Z. for competition with Quick-firing Guns, 1909.” The whole of the work was done to the order of Mr. John Hislop, jeweller, Dunedin, Mr, Hawkeridge being the designer.