Donated By: Mr. & Mrs. Harold Erb, Stratford
First Presented: 1979
Criteria: Drama Monologue - highest mark

Silver Lining was the name that Harold Erb's mother gave to the family dairy farm near Sebringville in the 1920's. It was on this farm that Harold spent most of his early years.
The members of the Erb family have been long-time supporters of the Festival. Margaret Erb competed in the Ladies' Trio Class in the 1964 Festival. Their sons also competed in vocal solo and trumpet solo classes. Margaret spends most of the two-week festival period enjoying the competitions.

In 1979, the Erb family donated the Silver Lining Trophy for a promising competitor in the brass/woodwinds classes. The trophy is now presented to the competitor with the highest mark in Drama.