THE LADIES' FIELD "CAT GOSSIP" COLUMNS

THE LADIES' FIELD "CAT GOSSIP" COLUMNS - 1912

Some words have changed in common usage since the columns were written. In the reports of shows, the term "typical" meant "typey." "Useful" meant "nice." "Criticise" simply meant giving an opinion and was not meant in a negative way. In the cat show reports, Grimalkin reports on cats belonging to female exhibitors, omitting those owned by men (the "sterner sex")

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, January 6, 1912, pg 245.

"Grimalkin" will be delighted to receive pretty photographs and interesting items of news concerning cats for inclusion in this column. All communications should be addressed "Grimalkin," THE LADIES' FIELD, Southampton Street, Strand, and reach the office not later than Tuesday morning for insertion in the FOLLOWING week's issue. The blocks appearing on this page may be purchased by application to the Kennel Editor.

MRS. IZOD of Dulwich tells me her queen, Grey Lady, who took first prize at Westminster, has this year disappointed her by refusing to have any kittens. However, her mistress hopes for better luck next time. Mrs. Izod is looking forward to showing her young queen, Grey Jane, at the Palace this month, and has great hopes of her getting a prize among the novices. She is now in fine coat, but has been so long in getting rid of her kitten coat that Mrs. Izod almost despaired of getting her ready in time for the show. If this young lady does herself credit there she is to pay a visit to the photographer, so that her likeness can appear in my column.

MRS. LEYCESTER of Knutsford has sent me the charming photograph of her lovely cat, Silver Aura, who is noted for her pure markings. She has had a glorious show career, some of her principal wins being as follows: First and championship at the Crystal Palace, 1910; firsts Woolwich and Belle View, Manchester; first and a few specials and also the National Cat Club's cup.

MRS. BAINBRIDGE-SMITH of Dover is very proud of her stud cat, who is registered as Cream Nougat of Persia (sounds like a delicious new sweetmeat). He is a son of Ch. Wilden Wily, and his mother is by Ch. Kew Ronald, so his blood is of the bluest. He excels in shape, colour, head and eye, and took second in a cream class this year at Richmond; he has also been awarded cards both at the Crystal Palace and Westminster. He has sired several beautiful kittens, one winning second in a kitten class at the Crystal Palace Show. This is a blue with splendid orange eyes, and Mrs. Bainbridge-Smith is keeping him as a second stud. A favourite queen was Cream Pearl of Persia, a winner of numerous prizes. In her last litter only one kitten was born alive. Unfortunately it only lived a few weeks, and shortly after id died the little mother passed away. A post-mortem revealed the fact that she had swallowed a fish-hook, and she is now mourned by all the household as a dear friend. Ms. Bainbridge-Smith has also lost a blue female kitten, whom she was hoping to show at the winter exhibitions; but, alas! she got gastritis nd is no more.

Blue Jewel of Persia is a handsome queen by Ch. Neilli Billi, with a sound-coloured coat, and her kittens by Nougat have ten champions in their pedigree. She is shortly expecting another family by the same sire. Another queen is by Romaldkirk Jim, and last spring she was mated to Lord Blue Bottle, a son of Boy Blue II., and had two sweet kittens; one is very pretty and unusual, being the colour of a grey squirrel with dark points, and the other is a blue female who, like Peter Pan, refuses to grow up, and so remains small. The last member of the cattery to be mentioned is Champagne Charlie, who was a mistake. Pearl mated with her brother, and this kitten was born in February, and is a toy, as he only weighs 3 and a half lb. He is a perfect little specimen, with a perfect tail and ruff, and is indeed a miniature cat. Mrs. Bainbridge-Smith is keeping him as a pet, and should the little blue female not grow either she may try breeding toy kittens next year - an interesting experiment, of which I shall be glad to hear the result.

MISS JARVIS of Kensington has sent me a photograph of her cat, Moony, who is a most intelligent and kingly tom. He is one of the Dowager-Lady Decies's famous breed of chinchillas, and was given by her to a friend of Miss Jarvis's mother, who lives in Kent. However, he showed such a penchant for a meal of live chickens that after he had eaten about twenty-four it was deemed better to find him a home where no fowls are kept. From his sublime expression one would think that butter would not melt in his mouth.

MISS TURNILL of Stamford has forwarded me the photograph of her winning cream kitten, Hillside Toff, who has done so splendidly on the show bench recently. At Sandy six prizes fell to his lot, and at Burton he got first in cream kittens, second in A.O.C. breeders, and special for best cream kitten bred by exhibitor. He is only six months old, and his sire is the well-known stud cat, Wynnstay Swaggerer, his dam being Hillside Gay Girl. He is a younger brother of the late Rokeby Swaggerer, a beautiful cat belonging to Miss Bell-Irving, and whose photograph I published some time ago.

MISS SARGENT of Anerley tells me she has only one queen at after it died present. This is Mavourneen, and the picture sent me neither does her justice nor, alas! is it good enough for reproduction. Mavourneen is a daughter of Don Carlos ex Blue Gem. Her last litter took first prize at Bournemouth. She is a cobby cat, with bright golden eyes and a sweet, round face, and Miss Sargent is keeping her son by Sir ArchieII.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, January 13, 1912, pg. - No Cat Gossip.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, January 20, 1912, pg. 331

MRS. BARTER of Poole writes me that she has sold her male kitten through an advertisement recently inserted in this paper. The kitten has now nicely settled down with its new owner, though at first it seemed to miss its little brothers and sisters; but as it has obtained a very good home, Mrs. Barter is quite happy about it.

MRS. LEWIS of Doncaster owns two lovely cats in Lemington Billie and Kinchinjunga. The former is a lovely blue, very even in colour, with deep copper eves and a tail like a fox's brush. Last year he won first at Wakefield. He is greatly beloved because of his sweet disposition, and he and a pet spaniel always feed out of the same dish. He is also a valuable stud cat, having sired some lovely litters of kittens, some of which are likely to become formidable rivals in the show-pen later on. Kinchinjunga is a fine chinchilla male, almost unmarked. He won first at Exeter as a tiny kitten. A queen named Dollie Day Dream has had two promising litters by him, and Mrs. Lewis is hoping to show some of them later on.

MISS EDITH CLARKE of Exeter keeps her cats under the happiest of conditions. At the bottom of her garden is a jungle of flowering shrubs, with two very high pear trees, and this makes a paradise for kittens of all ages. The tiny mites can chase each other among the bushes, or climb the slender branches of the waying laburnum or acacia trees, and as they grow older they are tempted by the rugged trunks of a pear tree and find endless delight in exploring its heights. Behind the jungle is the cattery, which has been converted from a bicycle-house; shelves have been placed round its walls, a window has been cut and ﬁlled with wire-netting and a large wired run has been joined to it. An awning protects this from rain or strong wind, for damp or draughts are great dangers to cats. Needless to say, all Miss Clarke's cats enjoy the best of health, for her house is situated on the top of a hill, and the cattery stands as high as the famous cathedral towers. The favourite queen is Sequin, a silver tabby, with the Lord Southampton strain on both sides, and her pedigree runs back thirty years to the first silver cat. She is highly intelligent and most affectionate. Another queen is Zenocrate (home name Pansy), a chinchilla, who won first in breeders at the last Hounslow Show. She is now the proud mother of the palest chinchilla kittens imaginable. There are four silver tabby kittens, now eight months old, who do great credit to their sire, Lord of the Manor. This family won first in litter class at Richmond, and second and third at the M.C.C. Show. The Saracen was shown at Bristol and took second in open, and The Talisman won a first al the same show. The other two are named Tancred and Armida, the last-named being a female who won second at Hounslow.

MRS. MCCLUMPHA Bladnock is now rejoicing over a nice litter of five blues by Scottish Chief. The mother is a new purchase, and shortly after her arrival gave birth to this promising family. Another good litter this lady bred consisted of three males by Sir Archie II. They were little beauties, and quickly found a purchaser. At present Mrs. McClumpha's stock is somewhat low, but she hopes to add to it in the spring.

WE publish below a photograph of Miss Beatson's kittens, some of which she has for sale. Full particulars will be found in the "Sale and Exchange" columns.

ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT
ENQUIRER. - You do not say anything beyond the fact that the kitten has recurring diarrhoea. This may proceed from improper feeding, chill, worms, etc. I should advise a little arrowroot mixed with a little cold milk, and give this, say, twice a day, and once in a case of acute diarrhoea and sickness. I fed a kitten on nothing but white of egg for a day, and found a marked improvement afterwards. Redpath's powders (W. Redpath and Son, 357, Norwood Road, London, S.E.) are excellent in any disarrangement of the digestive organs. If only a more detailed account of the kitten's condition had been given, it would have been more simple to guess at the cause of the diarrhoea. If the kitten eats voraciously, I should suspect worms as being at the root of the evil. Milk pudding, a little finely-minced raw beef, a little boiled fish and well-boiled tripe are all easily digested. I should give three meals a day, but it is a mistake to stuff any animal with too much food at a time; let them rather have too little than too much. I generally give a small dose of castor-oil to clear away any irritant before giving medicine to stop the discharge. - GRIMALKIN

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, January 27, 1912, pg. 354

FROM MRS. CAREW-COX of East Croydon I have received the charming photograph of her silver Abyssinian Ouizero Taitou. This cat is a delightful pet and very intelligent and affectionate; I am sure good temper is depicted on his face. He was bred by his mistress in September, 1909, and besides being a consistent winner on the show-bench, he has sired several prize-winners. The following are some of his best achievements: First, Richmond; first, Croydon; first, silver bowl and five specials, Westminster; first and silver cup, Hounslow.

MRS. LEWIS of Doncaster writes me that she has sold Trixie Small, a lovely chinchilla kitten by Kinchinjunga ex Molly Day Dream, for 20 guineas. This promising youngster was at the Club Show at Doncaster, and since then at the Palace she won third and special, the latter for best eyes in the chinchilla kitten classes.

MISS CLARKE of St. Leonards is a recent recruit to the fancy, and only keeps Siamese, which she thinks are the breed par excellence. They are marvels of intelligence and ideal companions. I have noticed that the exhibitors who go in for this species always speak most highly of the intelligence shown by Siamese. At present Miss Clarke has three cats; one, a queen, was obtained three years ago to keen the mice down; she has deep blue eyes and is really a typical specimen. A short time ago Miss Clarke decided to try her luck at breeding, so mated the queen to Ch. Sancho; the result was most satisfactory, and out of the litter one was kept, who has developed into a fine male. The next litter from this queen, born last summer, contained six beauties. Five quickly found new homes, and again one was kept; this was a male with wonderful eyes, and in November he went to his first show, where he acquitted himself with honour. Miss Clarke hopes to have her cats photographed later on, when they will appear on this page.

MISS ARBURTHNOT of Upper Norwood is the possessor of a Moravian cat, which she thinks is the only one of his breed in England; he rejoices in the name of Kaiser of Peterhead. This cat is very handsome, being dark grey with black points; he has a thick, close coat, and if the fur is blown the wrong way the undergrowth is almost white. He is very affectionate and licks the hand like a dog, but if angry he bites, though he does not scratch. He is only a year old, and promises to be a large and heavy cat. Kaiser of Peterhead was on exhibition at the Crystal Palace, but, unfortunately, his pen was in such a bad light that no one could see him.

I SAW Mrs. Pease-Bennett the other day, and she was lamenting the fact that she had not been able to show lately because her cats would not come into coat, or rather would not grow tails. "I wish I could a tail unfold," Mrs. Pease-Bennett said, but, alas! the cats thought otherwise. One tortoiseshell kitten was to have visited Hexham Show, but he rubbed a piece of his coat off and so had to stay at home. However, Mrs. Pease-Bennett is full of joy over a fine litter of blacks. I hope these will do well this year and so make up for past disappointments.

MRS. SINKINS of Southampton is the lucky owner of these dear wee kittens, who are by Don II. I am sure the father must feel proud of such good-looking children. I hear that Shaitan, the smoke whose picture I published in one of my fust columns, is larger and heavier than ever. Mrs. Sinkins now owns four male kittens by him - one black and three smokes - all with orange eyes and looking the picture of health, but later on they will have to find new homes.

MRS. WINTLE of Ilkley finds that living right on the Yorkshire moors is not very convenient for attending shows, so it is not often any of her cats appear in the show-pen; however, she goes in for breeding, and is very successful. She has two bonny pale blue kittens, who are of the Darius strain, being by Sir Nicholas ex Moorland Queenie, who were born and reared in an outside wooden house, and they have recently come indoors to learn civilisation before going out into the world. Mrs. Wintle says the past summer has suited her felines excellently, as all the queens have had large families. One veteran queen, Blue Vixen, managed her wardrobe so badly that during the hottest weather she was wearing her heaviest set of furs, so on one extra hot day she set to work and diligently pulled it all off. No doubt she felt better, but for a long time she looked like a bad case of mange. Another queen is at present nursing four kittens a fortnight old, and Mamma Puss for the last few weeks has turned up her nose at the bill of fare provided for her, and has almost entirely subsisted on the prey she has hunted, in the shape of field mice. Mrs. Wintle's garden abounds in these destructive little pests which, as a rule, eat the bulbs, but this year they have themselves been eaten by Madame Puss, who, however, does not eat the fur, only the flesh.

MRS. HUE-WILLIAMS finds that living in a London flat she cannot keep as many cats as she would like, but the few she has are extra good, and have the bluest blood in their veins. First there is Zillah of Exeter, a queen who has only been shown once, and was then a prize-winner. She is a daughter of Ch. Sir Archie II. of Arrandale, and has the same lovely eyes as her sire. She is in kitten to Mrs. Stephens's Cym of Hyver, and much is hoped for from this family. Then there is Puck a Boy, a son of Cym, and now a year old; he won first in the blue male class at Richmond, and is quite the pet of the household; he always greets Mrs. Hue-Williams's husband when he comes in, and sits on his shoulders during dinnertime. Another is Mouche, a beautiful longhaired blue kitten by the lamented Gondolier. Mrs. Hue-Williams expresses her satisfaction that THE LADIES' FIELD is giving a corner to cats, and always looks forward to reading "Cat Gossip."

EVERYONE will sympathise with Mrs. Corner in the irreparable loss she has sustained by the death of Ch. Zia of Eversley. This cat had a wonderful career, taking her full championship honours in six weeks. She had the distinction of being the only long-haired female orange champion. She was bred by Mrs. Corner, who was devoted to her, and deeply grieved at her death.

MISS HANDS of Shrewley writes me that she is at present the happy possessor of a nice litter of chinchillas by Silver Milord. There are four males and one female, all very bonnie and promising. Then there are some blue Persians, aged six weeks, by Beauty Boy II., so things are busy in this cattery. Miss Hands was very delighted with her success at Leamington Show, as her kitten was a good winner there.

THE other day, finding myself at Brighton, I paid a flying visit to Mrs. Campbell-Frazer's charming old-world residence, where I saw many things to please me. Before I saw the cats I fell in love with an ancient fireplace and inglenook, and some oak furniture filled me with envy. I inspected the dogs first, and saw some lovely Pomeranians, also prize rabbits and poultry. The bonne bouche, the cats, came last. First I was introduced to Peru of Hessle, a huge blue fellow, a son of Struwwelpeter, and a winner at Westminster, etc. He has a fine head, and was in lovely form. Next came King Popinjay, an eighteen months cat by Sir Archie II., winner of first Lewes, second Eastbourne, etc. He has wonderful bone and feet and glorious eyes. Three kittens, four months old, by King Popinjay out of a daughter of Ch. Regina ex Neilli Billi, greatly took my fancy. They had particularly short faces. One of them, a female, is a splendid colour, and she took second in a kitten class at Lewes. Mrs. Campbell-Frazer told me she intended to go in for breeding whites, as she thought there was a demand for this variety. She showed me a white queen recently given to her by Miss Lawford, the well-known breeder of whites. This cat is twelve months old, and has lovely blue eyes. She is by Rokeles Blue Eyed Timothy ex Blue Eyed Lurline, and ought to breed some fine kittens. After I had seen the cats I had a peep at the famous French garden to which the King sent his gardener some time ago to pay a visit, and where everything is grown under cloches. I had to tear myself away from this fascinating place without seeing half, only promising myself the pleasure of accepting Mrs. Campbells Frazer's kind invitation to return. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, February 3, 1912, pg. - No Cat Gossip.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, February 10, 1912, pg. 428

QUITE a successful show was held at Greenock, under the rules of the Governing Council represented in Scotland by the Scottish cat clubs. The following were the principal awards:
Blue male. - First, Mrs. Swanson's Lord Clyde, noted light blue, glorious eye, grand head and bone, beautiful length of coat, slightly shaded; second, Miss Reid's Duke of Umbria, a massive one of good all-round properties; fourth, H.E. the Countess of Aberdeen with Tam o' the Gleam, grand bone, good head and eye, fails in coat, but might have been third.
Blue female. - First, H.E. the Countess of Aberdeen's Haddo Sweet Lavender, typical, of good all-round quality; second, Mrs. Alan McDonald's Greta, a beautiful little one, not much of her, but brimful of quality; third, Mrs. McCowatt's Blythswood Bijou, good shape, but too dark in colour.
A.O.C. male. - First, Mrs. Fauld's Knowe Boy, a noted blue-eyed white, in perfect condition, and won easily; second, Mrs. Wise with Reuben of Inchgavie, a massive cream, good head and eyes, shaded, but fails in coat; fourth, H.E. the Countess of Aberdeen's shaded silver Pharaoh of Haddo.
A.O.C. female. - First, Mrs. Fauld's Knowe Princess, nice blue-eyed white, fails in face and could be better in shape; second, H.E. the Countess of Aberdeen's Austerona of Rowenn, rich-coloured brown tabby, a trifle short in coat.
Blue kitten under nine months. - First, Mrs. McDonald's Una, charming, and good in all points, won easily; second, Miss Reid's Blue Sultan of Umbria, pale blue, fails in eye, and rather snipy; third, Mrs. Graham Coltart's Lord Malise, typical, good head and eye, a little shaded in colour, but might have been second.
A.O.C. kitten. - First, Mrs. McCowatt's Blythswood Baida, tortoiseshell, of good quality, but not shown very well; second, Mrs. Fauld's Ariel III., nice blue-eyed white; third, H.E. the Countess of Aberdeen's Haddo Black Bess, nice black, who might have been a point higher.
Gelding. - First, and second to H.E. the Countess of Aberdeen with Haddo Jake and Haddo Blue Lad, the former a silver tabby, the latter a blue.
Novice long or short hair. - Second, Ariel III; third, Blythswood Bijou; fourth, Mrs. Cunningham's Nethan King, a beautiful silver tabby short-hair, who was unlucky to be so low down.
Breeders. - First, Knowe Boy: second, Una; third, Haddo Blue Lad.
Black Persian. - First and second to H.E. the Countess of Aberdeen with Haddo Blackie and Haddo Black Bess, former has grand bone and good head, fails in colour and eyes to second, who might have won.
Long-hair female (local). - Second, Miss Helen Poole with Milly, a blue of good all-round merit, who did not show very well.

IF any of my readers require a good blue Persian kitten, they cannot do better than consult Miss Baggs of Charmouth, who is offering, through the Sale Column, some typical specimens. Miss Baggs's great favourite is a fine cat called Blue Roller of Monkton, a son of her dear old queen, Bifolia, who was also the dam of Ch. Lord Monkton and many other winners. Another queen is named Lady Monkton, and she is a winner of two firsts and five specials, including the B.P.C.S. Challenge Cup for best blue kitten in show, Westminster, 1911.

MISS HOTSON of Loughborough owns a treasure in Mollie Malone, a brown tabby queen, who is well-known in the fancy, as she breeds winners in every litter. Amone her progeny may be mentioned Mr. Powell's Ch. Stanhope Invincible, The Russet Princess and Mona Malone. Miss Simpson's Brown Bruno is also one of her kittens by Persimmon II. Miss Hotson has a youngster who is full of promise, and who is going to make his debut during the coming season. He is going to pay a visit to the photographer, and then his likeness will appear on my page.

MISS F. E. FROUD of Bournemouth has sent me the accompanying photograph of her late lamented Keymer Sir Patrick, the well-known chinchilla, whose recent loss has been a great grief. His owner, however, is glad to think he leaves some successful descendants, one being Mrs. Howe Wheatley's Zavedro Silver Ray, and another, Mrs. Treweek's Tinto Silver. Miss Froud has almost exclusively exhibited chinchillas, and still owns a winning queen in Keymer Argent Cuddles, and she is also part owner in several others. At present this enthusiastic lady feels she is rather in the backwater of the fancy, as she is unable to have any of her favourites at home with her. She is much interested in long-haired tortoiseshell and whites, and owns Keymer Dame de Tricolour, a lovely queen of this variety, who resides at Reigate in charge of a friend, and who this year has bred her two fine litters. Dame is a winner of two N.C.C. diplomas and many prizes. Her first litter this year was to Sir Archie III. of Arrandaleand consisted of three males, two perfect self oranges with sound-coloured chins and a Dutch marked black and white. They are now six months old, and one has recently been purchased by Mrs. Wilson, who intends to exhibit him as Sunstar of Arrandale. Miss Froud is keeping the black and white tom, Keymer Dutchman, to breed with Dame and Doris in the hopes of one day securing a tortoiseshell or tortoiseshell and white tom. Dame's second litter was by Mrs. Slingsby's Ch. Zeno of Thorpe, and the kittens are now three months old. They consist of a tortoiseshell female and two orange and white males. Miss Froud is deeply interested in colour-breeding, and has published many articles on this subject.

MISS MCNISH of West Kilbride, N. B., tells me the S.C.C. is hard at work getting everything arranged for the championship show to be held in Glasgow on March 7th. Two of the judges are ladies, namely, Mrs. Slingsby and Mrs. Ransome. Several fanciers have come forward with offers of guarantees, including the Hon. Mrs. Behrens and Mrs. A. T. Mann. If anyone else would care to guarantee or offer specials will they kindly communicate with Miss McNish?

NOT long ago Munich decided to impose a tax on cats and now the Swiss capital of Berne is thinking of doing the same thing. It is complained that in Berne and the surrounding districts there is an immoderate number of cats, who wage incessant war on the wild singing birds in Switzerland. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, February 17, 1912, pg. - No Cat Gossip.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, February 24, 1912, pg. 515

FROM Mrs. Lewis of Doncaster I hear that quite recently she purchased from Mrs. Sinkins a lovely queen called Viola, a daughter of Ch. Silver Milord, and a winner of second prize at Birmingham. Viola has just been mated to Ch. Don II., and Mrs. Lewis hopes this litter will be as good as her last, a charming photograph of which I published when in Mrs. Sinkins's possession, in my column of January 27th.

MRS. ROPER of Tring sends me this photograph of a basketful of blue kittens by Blue Cap of Thorpe; the mother is Miskat, who has only been shown thrice, and each time took first and special in blue females, ending up at Westminster, where she took the championship. So with such good winning parents these kittens, who, by the way, were born in August, ought to give a good account of themselves in the show pen later on.

MRS. BURT of Hounslow is the lucky owner of Lady Victory. This very charming silver tabby queen objected strongly to having her photograph taken, and so had to be snapped in her pen. Lady Victory, who is by Ch. Brayfort Victory ex Celestine is a winner every time out, and some of her more recent triumphs are first and championship at Burton-on-Trent, first, second and four specials at Westminster, 1911, first, championship and three specials at Richmond. I trust she will soon get her third championship, and so enable her to obtain the proud title of Ch. Lady Victory. Mrs Burt also owns a well-known chinchilla male in Silver Jimeta, who is a son of Silver Dreadnought of Arrandale ex Silver Melita; he is a winner ¢ numerous prizes at Richmond, Hounslow and Burton-on-Trent.

MISS HARE of Attleborough started keeping Siamese about nine years ago, the two original ones coming direct from China, and these have kept the breed going for her ever since. The male died some five years ago, but the female is still hale and hearty. The kittens are somewhat delicate up to age of five or six months, after that they seem to be strong and healthy and will eat most things. One great advantage is, these cats are not great hunters, but prefer the warm house and fire to hunting in the wet or cold. The correct colour is cream with dark chocolate points, turquois blue eyes and long tails with kinks at the tips. They are differently made to ordinary cats, especially the females, being longer in the hindquarters, thinner and lighter in build and more stealthy in their movements. Their coats, which always become darker with age, are rougher to the touch and more like terriers. The kittens when born are quite white, with just a touh of dark on their ears and feet.

MISS HILDA LAWRENCE of Leigh-on-Sea owns Sally Amber, a shorthaired brown tabby, who has done some good winning. How this cat came to be shown is rather interesting. Miss Lawrence owns a fine old black queen who has had many litters of kittens, most of which were quickly disposed of. Sally Amber was one of these and was duly bespoken, but when the lady who had promised to take her heard that it was not a male kitten she declined. Sally grew up such a fine specimen and, being well marked and without any white patches except under the chin, Miss Lawrence thought she would show her and entered her for Westminster Show, 1911, with the hopes of attracting someone who would take her. Not being connected with the fancy, and knowing little about the registration of cats, there was only one class for which Sally was eligible. Miss Lawrence did not even trouble to go to the show until late in the evening of the second day, judge of her surprise and delight to find her cat labelled first prize and special. The report in the cat papers later spoke of Sally as "a fine big brown tabby queen." Next Thornton Heath was visited, and here again Sally distinguished herself by winning first and special. She has recently had a litter of four fine marked tabbies, all very like herself.

MISS COTTERILL of Silloth keeps a modest cattery, of which all the occupants are house pets, consisting of two queens, one a silver tabby by Lord of the Manor; another, a blue, by Blue Cap of Thorpe, who has now two daughters by Derrick, very sound kittens of whom great things are expected later on. Then there is a lovely smoke neuter, weighing 10 lb. with a magnificent coat. The bracing seaside air of this town, noted for its famous lady golfers, the Misses Leitch, keeps the cats in the best of health. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, March 2, 1912, pg.- No Cat Gossip.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, March 9, 1912, pg. 61

MISS NEALE of Hampstead, who has kept white Persians for many years, has sent me a photograph of four kittens which is not good enough for reproduction. The kittens are by Miss Beresford's Mascot White Prince ex Lady Ina. Three are white males, and the fourth is a chinchilla female. This litter is the first and last by this sire, as Miss Beresford has lately had the misfortune to lose her splendid young cat. Miss Neale is going abroad for an indefinite time, and Lady Ina, the white long-hair, accompanies her mistress to Africa. I wish them both bon voyage.

FROM Miss McNish of Kilbride I have received quite a budget of news. She has been very busy electioneering lately, so has not had time to do anything else, except get the schedule of the Scottish Cat Club's Show off to the printers. There are to be fifty classes, thirty-two open long-hair and fifteen open short-hair, with two long-hair and one short-hair local classes - truly a liberal classification. The championships, cups and special prizes total 125, some of the latter being particularly good. Mrs. Allan McDonald of Tollcross has kindly presented a new cup to the club; this is for most points in the short-hair section, and to be won twice. This should surely arouse interest in the short-hairs. Miss Savory has also sent in a very neat little silver cup, which is to be for best long-haired kitten in show and open to all. Mrs. Slingsby is giving two cash specials of 10s. for second best long-hair and short-hair, and with the host of other prizes the fixture ought to be a success. Mrs. Mackintosh and Mrs. McCowatt are show managers, while Miss McNish is assistant secretary, an onerous post which she fills most ably. I speak from experience. In addition to the ladies whom I mentioned as guaranteeing classes a few weeks ago H.E. the Countess of Aberdeen, Mrs. Swanson, Mrs. McLaren and Mrs. Mackintosh must now be added to the list. Miss McNish has been so fully occupied lately she has not had time to get her own cats into proper form. However, she hopes to bench one or two at Glasgow. She has a beautiful deep blue-eyed white long-haired kitten which she intends to register as The Gallant Captain, after the victor in the North Ayrshire election, and if he is in good coat he will be on exhibition.

MRS. LANYON PENNO of Havant tells me how much she enjoyed the recent Westminster Show; the first cat show she has ever attended, though she is devoted to cats, and has always kept them. This lady has been twenty-five years out of England, only coming home for a month or two occasionally. At present she has five cats, all neuters, and I give a photograph of three of them. The two big ones are interesting from the fact that they were born in the Muiree Hills, India, and their father and mother were imported from Persia for Mrs. Lanyon Penno. The mother was a tortoiseshell and white, the father was black without a white hair, and a regular savage, except with his mistress and one or two others. The cat on the left is K., a tabby, reddish shade and white, and the one on the right, Bobs, orange and white. Each of them weighs 14 lb., and both have splendid coats, with a thick undercoat like cotton-wool. They are out in all weathers, and are very hardy, and were brought up entirely on raw meat. The middle cat, Charley B., was bought from Miss McCheane, and he is really a handsome cat, though he does not look it; but he hates the two big ones, and so was most unhappy at having to pose for his photograph between his deadliest enemies. (I wonder how we should look if place in a similar position!) His father was Barrymore Blue Lion, and his mother Adel Pansy. Mrs. Lanyon Penno has also a silver tabby, given to her by Miss McCheane when she had to go abroad, and also a short hair tabby. She says she saw no cat at the show with such enormously dense coats as the two Indians have, probably because they spend most of their time out of doors, as they are great hunters. The two English Persians are more or less delicate; Traddie, the silver, has just been nursed through double pneumonia. His mistress was up all night with him for three nights giving him beef tea and brandy every hour. The veterinary surgeon was much astonished at his pulling through. Another cat was brought home from India, also a Persian, and a beauty, with the same dense coat. He lived nine years in the East, but, alas! he only survived the vagaries of our climate for a very short time. Mrs. Lanyon Penno wants to take up breeding on a small scale; she has plenty of room, and as all her household are devoted to cats it should be easily managed. At the show she was much attracted by the brown tabbies and oranges, so perhaps she will make a start in one of these varieties.

MISS ANNESLEY PHAYRE of Weston, near Bath, has kept Persians for many years. Oranges, smokes and blues are her favourites. She has a fine range of cat-houses, all planned on the most hygienic principles. One of the occupants is a lovely pale, unmarked silver, about eighteen months old, a son of the noted Lord Silvercote. There are two blues; one, Kew Perfection, is a well-known winner, and a son of the late Ch. Blue San Toy. Miss Phayre has also a fine, well-marked young silver tabby stud, Otto IV., a son of Otto III. Among the queens is a blue, Alma of Lozells, bred by Mrs. Witt of Birmingham. Alma is a very sound, light blue, and she has deep orange eyes and tiny ears, altogether a very taking queen, added to which she is most affectionate and a good mother. The only kittens at present are two blue males and one blue female.

MISS WHIPP of Beverley has been busy lately exporting cats to all quarters of the globe. Two kittens have recently been sent to the Cape, and two others to India, and in the spring two queens are to go to India accompanied by a male. Sales at home have taken place to Miss Frances Simpson, who bought two blue queens and two blue kittens, and Mrs. Campbell-Frazer has also been a frequent purchaser. Miss Whipp has had a most successful breeding season, having reared about thirty kittens, most of which have turned out well. It is some years since this lady started in the fancy, blue Persians being her hobby. She keeps three studs, namely, Sultan of Beverley, winner of two firsts, one second and four v.h.c's, only times shown, and sire of Lansdowne Victoria and Beverley Blue Beauty, both queens of great beauty, and winners of many prizes; Blue Laddie of Beverley, a son of Catch of the Season and Lansdowne Victoria; the third is The Yorkshire Boy, a son of Sultan, and grandson of the noted Darius IV., formerly owned by Mrs. Ransome. The Yorkshire Boy is unshown.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, March 16, 1912, pg. 122

SCOTTISH CAT CLUB SHOW.
THE fourtcenths annual championship show of the Scottish Cat Club was held in the West End Rink, Kelvinside, Glasgow, a most admirable venue - light and airy with any amount of accommodation. The entries were slightly down, but this is easily accounted for by the coal strike - so many people were uncertain of ever getting their exhibits to the show owing to the curtailed train service. The quality of those on exhibition was of the highest, and, taken all round, the show was a great success. The two lady judges were Mrs. Ransome and Mrs. Slingsby, both of whom gave every satisfaction, and the management was once more in the able hands of Miss McNish, who, aided by her brothers, was always courteous and obliging while attending to the thousand and one small details that go towards the smooth running of so big a fixture.

There was some discussion over Mrs, Slingsby's withholding one championship for want of merit; but we are bound to say we agree with the judge. Nothing puts such a fictitious value on an animal as receiving the highest honours through lack of either competition or merit, and we must applaud a judge who is sufficiently strong-minded to adopt this extremely disagreeable course.

Blue male: First and championship to Miss Reid's Duke of Umbria, a sound, level-coloured one, with great bone and coat, and shown in fine form; second, Mrs. Kennaway's Garboldisham Tatius, very pale in colour, grand head, but fails in coat to winner; reserve, Mrs. McCowatt's Blythswood Blue Boy, another good one,
Blue female: First and championship to Mrs, Barclay's Scottish Gem, beautiful colour, grand head, good eyes and nice bone; second, Mrs. McDonald's Una, a lovely youngster, glorious eyes, good head and bone, nice colour and coat; reserve, Mrs. Coltart's Lady Lynedock, a fair sort with a useful class of head.
Blue kitten under eight months: Second, Mrs. Craigie-Sandbach with Honey, a pretty one, better in eye than the winner, dark tail; third. Miss Reid's Blue Sultan of Umbria, a pale one, good head and coat, might be better in eye; reserve, Miss Cotterill's Solway Belle, a nice little blue, shaded in front.
Blue kitten male, over eight and under twelve months: First, Mrs. Graham Coltart's Lord Malise, a glorious-eyed one; second, Mrs. Eaton's Eaton Boy, capital head and colour; third, Miss Plenderleith with Blue Rock of Monkton, a lovely light blue, glorious eyes, dark tail; reserve, Miss Longwill's Nithsdale Boy, another good one, with capital bone and fine eyes.
Blue kitten female, over eight and under twelve months: First, Mrs Kennaway's Garboldisham Helvia, grand head, glorious eyes, nice length of coat, but somewhat shaded in colour; second, Mrs. McDonald's Andrewina, a lovely one, beautiful eves, good head, colour and coat; third, Mrs. Graham-Coltart's Lois sweet face, fails in coat and eyes.
Blue Novice: A good class of fourteen. First, Garboldisham Tatius; third, Honey; reserve. Eaton Boy.
White male or female: First and championship to Mrs. Fauld's Knowe Boy, who has now attained his full title - he is a big winner and was put down in the pink of condition; second, to the same lady with Lovie, a grand-headed one, lovely blue eyes and also shown in great form: third, Miss Annandale's The White Chief, a grand-coated one with a particularly nice eye, might be a trifle shorter in nose.
Black male or female: First and championship to Mrs. Nicholls's Ch. Bankfoot Kate, well known, good colour and coat, nice eyes, won well; second, Her Excellency the Countess of Aberdeen‘s Haddo Blackie, grand coat and eyes, great bone, beautiful head and expression; third, Mrs. Longwill's Nithsdale Darkie, a nice little one with a good head and the best eves in the class.
Black or white kitten: First to Miss McNish with the Gallant Captain, glorious eyes for shape and shade, fine head, nice coat, and put down in the pink of condition; second, Her Excellency the Countess of Aberdeen's Haddo Black Bess, a lovely little one, very good in colour and nice eyes; third, Mrs. Greig's Bibi, a pretty little white who might have been shown in better condition.
Red or orange tabby male or female: First to Miss Tawse with Redskin, grand colour and wonderful markings, nice head and good eye, but very short of coat.
Red self or shaded male or female: Second to Mrs. McClumpha's Ruckholt Red Rust, a very useful red with grand bone.
Cream male or female: Second, Mrs. Wise with Reuben of Uddingston, rare bone, nice head and good eyes, a trifle shaded. One of the best in this class was Miss Butler's well-known Captain Biscuit, who, however, was so savage that the judge could not handle him; he is a big winner, and would, undoubtedly, have been high up had he been in a good humour, but he had to be passed over for his bad behaviour.
Tortoiseshell or Tortoise and white male or female: First to Mrs. MacKintosh with Molly of Clanchatton, a grand-coated tortoiseshell queen, nice head and eye, too dark in colour; second, Mrs. McCowatt's Blythswood Zaida, a very promising tortoiseshell kitten in the transition stage, will make up well; third, to the same exhibitor with Blythswood Corona, similar type to the winner, but not so good in colour.
Chinchilla male or female: First and championship to Mrs. Stelgoe-Sedgewick with Ch. Thelma Lenore, a beauty of beauties and in splendid form; second Mrs. Greig's Silver Princess, very pale in colour, lovely green eyes, but woefully short of coat; third, Mrs. Burt's Silver Junita, a grand-coated male, slightly marked on face, dark tail, good bone and fair eyes; reserve, Miss McNish with The Sea Fairy, lovely coat and colour, grand head and great bone, but fails in tail.
Chinchilla kitten: First, Mrs. Stilgoe-Sedgewick's Lord Paris, a well-grown youngster, pencilled in face, nice coat, rather dark in colour and a wee bit barred in leg.
Shaded silver or silver tabby, male or female. First to H.E. the Countess of Aberdeen, with Haddo Coral, a silver tabby with a nice head and good coat.
Smoke male or female: First and championship to Mrs. Hay's Carngillan Jackie, a well-known winner with a grand head and in fine coat; second, Mrs. Cross with Gregarach Graeme, a useful all-round sort, but not very pleasing in colour.
Brown tabbie male or female: First and championship to H.E. the Countess of Aberdeen with Asthorina, a grand female, with beautiful markings, rich in colour, nice head and expression, a real beauty; second, Miss Chamberlayne's The Erl King, a very big male, fails in markings and colour to winner.
Any other colour kitten: First, Carngillan Dick, belonging to Mrs. Hay, a glorious-eyed smoke, nice in face, but could be better in colour; second, Blythswood Zaida; third, Miss Tawse with Nautilus, a nice-coloured tortoise with good eyes, might have a longer coat.
Pair of Kittens: First, Mrs. McDonald's Una and Andrewina; second, Mrs. Graham Coltart's Lord Malise and Lois; third, Miss Reid's Blue Sultan of Umbria and Blue Bonnet of Umbria.
Novice other than blue: First, Lovie: third, Ruckholt Red Rust.
Blue limit for cats that have not won more than three first prizes: First, Scottish Gem; second, Dule of Umbria; third, Garboldisham Helvia.
Limit other than blue that have not won more than three first prizes: First, Lovie; second, Miss Bell-Irving's Rokeby Roister, a very nice cream, grand colour, lovely eyes and good bone; third, The Erl King: fourth. The Sea Fairy.
Neuter self-colour: Second, Mrs. Somerville's Edward Dalziel, a lovely coated cream, great size, nice eyes and good bone; third, H.E. the Countess of Aberdeen with Haddo Blue Lad, a fine coloured blue, beautiful coat and glorious eyes; shown to perfection; fourth, Mrs. Graham Coltart's My Boy Tammie.
Neuter any other colour: First, H.E. the Countess of Aberdeen's Haddo Jake, a well-known winner of great size and in fine form; second, Miss Hepburn's Fatty, well-named, a big fine felloe of great size and coat; third, Mrs. Spencer's Booty Boy, a big smoke, in nice coat, might be lighter underneath; fourth, Mrs. Marr's Billy, a good, home-bred one.
Stud cat: First, Knowe Boy; third Duke of Umbria.
Brace to Mrs. Faulds and and team to Mrs. McDonald.
Breeders: First, Knowe Boy; second, Ch. Thelma Lenore; third, the White Chief.
Breeders for kittens: First, Garboldisham Helvia; second, The Gallant Captain; third, Blue Sultan of Umbria.

In the short - haired section, as usual, very few ladies were exhibiting.
Blue male or female: Third to Miss McNish with Dusk Vale Meg, nice in head and expression and lovely eves.
White male or female: Third, the Hon. Mrs. Behrens with Swinton North Star, lovely eyes and good head, should have been higher.
Silver tabbv male or female: Second, Mrs. Cunningham's Alfonso, a very useful one, with a good head and nice markings.
Kitten any variety: Third to the Hon. Mrs. Behrens with Swinton Rock Crystal, a useful home-bred one.
In local long-hair blue Duke of Umbria was first, Blue Sultan of Umbria second, and Blue Rock of Monkton third.
Local other than blue: First, Knowe Boy; second, The Sea Fairy.
The following are the chief specials and the winners: The Money Cup for the best pair of kittens, any colour, in show, went to Mrs. McDonald, and the Wellburn Memorial Bowl to Dr. Prior. The C. and S. S. Challenge Cup for the best silver tabby was won by H.E. the Countess of Aberdeen, and Miss Savory's special by Mrs Kennaway with Garboldisham Helvia.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, March 23, 1912, pg. 196

AFTER the judging at Glasgow Show I had a chat with Mrs. Slingsby anent her withholding the championship from Redskin. She told me she was extremely sorry to do so, but the cat was so devoid of coat she felt she could not do otherwise. She also said she considered Redskin's colour and markings simply marvellous, and if the cat was in good coat would be unbeatable.

I ALSO had a talk with Mrs. Mclntosh, the president of the S.C.C. She expressed her pleasure at Miss Reid's winning with Duke of Umbria, whom she bred. She was also delighted with the success of her own cat, Molly of Clanchatton. She told me she had three beautiful blue kittens coming on by her own stud, Marco Polo, ex Tarrier of Dunrobin, also two fine blacks and one orange kitten by Polo ex Mariska, a tortoiseshell lall very promising.

COULD anything be prettier than this group of kittens bred by Miss Bell-Irving of Barnard Castle? They are by Rokeby Selfish One ex Rokeby Blue Wuzz. Three are cream females and two are blue males.

MRS. SIMNER of Isleworth has been in the cat fancy for four years, and has during that time penned some fine specimens of tortoiseshells, orange tabbies and pale creams. Some time ago she purchased four silver tabby kittens by Aramist Winsome of Dudley. Her own stud cat is Creamboy, a fine specimen of the pale variety. Ava is also a pale queen, and Rene is a beautiful orange tabby queen, whose kitten was the best orange tabby at Hounslow, 1911. Bus is a longhaired tortoiseshell queen, very handsome, and possessing well-broken marks. Mrs. Simner finds that pale female creams, like male tortoiseshells, are very rare and difficult to rear.

MRS. STURGE of Clifton tells me that now she is in her seventy-seventh year, she does not mean to increase her stock; she feels some what out of the running, though as much interested in the subject as ever. From her childhood this lady has kept cats, generally blues, many of which came from Norway, where they abound. In 1898 Mrs. Sturge brought a kitten from Switzerland; he lived over twelve years, and had the honour of having his portrait painted by a London animal painter. At present, Mrs. Sturge only owns one, a fine male Russian. Eighteen months ago she had a good blue female, whom she mated to Peter the Great, and six kittens were born, facsimiles of the father; this was hardly expected, as the mother's mother was black. They were all saved; a foster-mother took three, and the remainder the mother looked after. One male was kept, and this is called Amber, after the colour of his eyes; he is a splendid fellow, very affectionate and companionable, and now in his prime and full beauty.

MRS. SINKINS of Southampton tells me how very pleased she was at the success of the kitten that she sent to Hounslow Show - it got three firsts and the challenge cup for the best in show, although there were 147 blue kittens, besides other colours. Mrs. Sinkins thought some time ago this kitten was a rod in pickle, and her anticipations have been amply justified.

MRS. PARES of Woking has only one cat at present, but what is lacking in quantity is made up in quality. Royal Rex is a fine, snub-nose, thick-set neuter, three and a-half years old; he is a blue Persian, with a long coat and good limbs. Experts can only find one fault: his eyes might be a trifle darker; but, notwithstanding this, he has won sixteen or seventeen firsts and special prizes, two seconds and a third. Mrs, Pares is very proud of a gold medal he won at Westminster in 1910. During 1911 he hardly ever made his appearance in the show-pen.

MRS. RINGE of Hendon has but two cats, one a blue, called Bennie Boy, son of Miss Simpson's Big Ben; he is not quite a year old, and is a very handsome fellow. The other is a fine tabby of unknown pedigree. He has a white patch on his throat which debars him from being shown. Mrs. Ringe lives quite close to the churchyard, which is the favourite recreation ground of the cat. who come in for much admiration from the passers-by.

I PUBLISH this week an interesting photograph of a member of the cat tribe, a Felis caracul. This fine picture was obtained in the Dublin Zoological Gardens by the well-known animal photographer, Mr. Stephenson of Leeds. The caracul is a native of the Soudan, and is very difficult to rear in this country. In length it is about thirty-four inches, excluding the tail, which measures 9 in. to10 in. The average height is 14 in. In colour it is a uniform reddish brown, growing paler from above downwards, and becoming white immediately underneath the throat, neck and body. It is a wonderful climber, and feeds chiefly on small mammalia and birds. According to Temminck, the caraculs hunt in packs, like the wild dogs, and so run down their prey. Though they are very savage and only tamed with difficulty, they are used in hunting, being trained to stalk small quadrupeds, such as hares, and the larger sorts of birds, such as cranes, kites, peacocks and the like.

MRS. GRINDLEY of Douglas, Isle of Man, tells me of a most unfortunate experience she had last September. Her best queen, lady Molly, who had been to Altrincham Show, was stolen on the way home, a result, perhaps, of being awarded the distinction of "Best long-hair in show." Lady Molly's mother, Lady Betty Douglas, is expecting a litter shortly by Mrs. Grindley's own stud, Lord Hugh Douglas, and I do hope this family will make up to some extent her former grievous loss. Lady Betty is looking well just now; her coat is lovely, and if she has a nice litter, she and her babies are to b: photographed for my page. GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, March 30, 1912, pg. 218

IT is now a year since I started my column, and I should like to express my appreciation of the way in which "Cat Gossip" has been received. I have been the recipient of innumerable kind letters from my readers, stating how glad they were that cats have once more been granted a page in a paper of such standing as THE LADIES' FIELD, Every week brings me some expressions of approval, and owing to the exigencies of time I find myself quite unable to answer these kind communications personally. I therefore take this method of expressing my thanks to one and all. I have received letters from New Zealand, America, etc., showing that in these distant climes there are readers interested in this column. All this is most gratifying to me, and I trust, now that the Editor has so kindly said there is to be a space for cat news every week, that the column will prove even more popular in the future.

MRS. REAY of Carlisle tells me she started to keep Siamese about three years ago. Her first female, Cumberland Queen, won a second and two thirds at Carlisle Show the only time shown, and then she died during the severe winter weather, leaving two kittens, which are shown in the photograph with their grandsire, Carlisle Lad. The kitten on the right has recently been purchased by a lady in Scotland. Mrs. Reay thinks Siamese are the most wonderful cats for intelligence, and I have noticed all who keep this breed invariably comment on their sagacity.

FROM Mrs. Blaxland of Lympne, near Hythe, I have received this excellent photograph of Peter, a Russian cat, who has been sold to Miss Bramston of Minster Vicarage, Sheerness. Mrs. Blaxland only keeps Russians, being a great admirer of the distinction of appearance and individuality of character which make them such charming companions. At present she has two queens, Wanda, B, Peter the Great, and Marinka, grand-daughter of Prince Romanoff, and on the mother's side of imported parents. These queens are shortly to visit Mrs. Carew Cox's beautiful stud, Prince Demidoff, and there are "great expectations" of these matings. Mrs. Blaxland keeps her cats primarily as pets and they lead an absolutely free and natural life and enjoy perfect health and the highest spirits. Peter, by Prince Romanoff ex Odessa, by Peter the Great, is a typical specimen of his kind and quite a credit to Mrs. Blaxland, who bred him.

MISS PECK of Retford is very delighted at the arrival of a litter of four blue kittens; the mother is Blue Bird, and the father is Miss Wellsted's Rajah of Notts, grandsires Oulton Rajah and Kew Brushwood Boy. The family consists of two boys and two girls; all of them are doing well, and looking most promising.

MISS KERSWILL of Kensington only keeps long-haired blue-eyed whites, and has at present three queens, namely, Perla Preciosa, Felicite and Edelfrieda of Kensington. Her stud cat is named Edelwald of Kensington. Perla Preciosa has been with Mrs. Knapman for some time, but owing to ill-health she has had to give her up, so this queen is now with Mrs. Prude at Cheltenham. At the end of March Miss Kerswill is hoping Perla Preciosa will have a family by Edelwald. Felicite is to be mated to Minley Rogue; this is a very fine queen, and the house pet, so her mistress does not like to risk her attending shows, but contents herself by believing she would have done as well as her younger sister, Mrs. Bennet's Rokeles Narcissa. Miss Kerswill suffered a sad loss last autumn when her old pet, Edelweiss of Kensington, died. She was a daughter of Ch. White Friar ex Miss Hunt's Crystal, and a sister to Ch. White Friar of Arrandale. Some years ago two excellent photographs of Edelweiss appeared in THE LADIES' FIELD. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, April 6, 1912, pg. 262

THERE is great sorrow in the cattery of Miss Tawse of Edinburgh, and this lady will have the sympathy of the whole fancy. Since Glasgow Show one disaster has followed another. Undine, a little red tabby queen kitten who was there, caught distemper, ending up with inflammation of the lungs, which caused her death; then a black kitten, brother to Undine, who did not attend the show, caught distemper and died. As Miss Tawse was writing me, Nautilas, a tortoiseshell kitten, lay dying; she is hoping to save Redskin, also Lah Bunda, who won first prize, and Bunda's mother. Miss Tawse makes great pets of her animals, so that such wholesale disaster has caused her much sorrow. She says it will probably be her last show, and, at any rate, never again will she show kittens. I hope, however, that the survivors will do well for her, especially Redskin, who is so noted for his wonderful markings.

MRS. HERBERT of Silchester has sent me this photograph of her queen, Silver Chattel, a winner of numerous prizes at the best shows. Silver Chattel is the daughter of the famous Ch. Rob Roy II. (sold to America for 100 guineas), and was one of the litter resulting from his mating with Mrs. Herbert's queen, Silver Nebula, she being his last visitor previous to his crossing the Atlantic. Silver Chattel has been greatly admired, and has gained very good critiques in the papers; one well-known expert who saw her at a show as a youngster pronounced her head as "absolutely perfect." The photograph does not convey her expression, which is usually mischievous, coquettish and very taking. The camera and strange surroundings unfortunately sobered her down.

MRS. KNAPMAN of Barry has kept cats for the past ten years - blues, chinchillas and whites - but of late years has devoted herself entirely to the latter breed, of which she has bred some splendid specimens. Mrs. Knapman always uses the same stud, that noted cat Eidelwald of Kensington, and when mated with her queens, Perla Preciosa and Myrtle, all blue-eyed kittens have been the result. Beau Ideal, whose photograph I reproduce, is seven months old. He has two beautiful brothers; one took second at Westminster this year, and is now owned by Mrs. Currie; the other was purchased by Lady Decies. Owing to ill-health, Mrs. Knapman intends to give up cats for a time. I hope she will soon be better and come back to the ranks.

A CORRECTION. - Mrs. Simner writes drawing our attention to the fact that she has been in the cat fancy for nine, not four, years, as stated in our issue of March 23rd. Moreover, the quartette of beautiful kittens she owns were sired by Aramist Winsome of Dingley, not Dudley. We regret the mistake. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, April 13, 1912, pg. 292

MISS LEA of Sydenham suffered a cruel misfortune [ag summer, as the great heat killed off all her kittens. There was one lovely litter of five reds who lived for six weeks, but the heat was so great they could not eat, and some blues went the same way. Ruckholt Hope is one of Miss Lea's cats; he is a blue, and a winner of six first prizes.

MISS BAGGS of Charmouth is the breeder and owner of Blue Roller of Monkton, who is well known; when taken he was seven months old and weighed 9lb. 4oz. - a big weight for a kitten of that age. Miss Baggs has sold all the kittens she advertised in this paper some time ago and says she has now decided to give up the fancy - a decision I hope she will reconsider.

MRS. RIPLEY of Darlington has had considerable experience since she started breeding in 1900, and up to last year has had the best of luck. She first started with a lovely white male who was a present to her; this caused her to become a lover of the fancy and to go in for the long-haired varieties. The male was shown and won prizes, and in 1901 she parted with him and purchased a good blue female from Mrs. Ormerod of Blackburn; this queen was in kitten to Lord Nugent. Five grand kittens were born, and one was kept for breeding purposes; this was a shaded silver, and turned out a winner. Next a black queen was acquired, and since then Mrs. Ripley has entered the ranks of the brown tabby breeders. She possesses at present a capital male who has done some good winning, and whose photograph I publish, and also a queen of the best pedigree obtainable, who is a winner of second prize, her only appearance in the show-pen.

MISS ROBINSON of Boscombe sends me this photograph of "my dear pet, Jim." This picture does not do him justice as he will never keep still long enough to give the photographer a chance. Jim is a shaded silver neuter, very lovely to look upon but, alas, somewhat delicate. He has been six years with his mistress, who says she has never had his equal for love and affection. Miss Robinson expresses the opinion that Persian cats are quite the nicest of all pets.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, April 20, 1912, pg. 334

MISS CLEMENTS of Hawkhurst is expecting a particularly busy time in the near future, as she has queens in kitten to the following studs: Ch. Blue Jacket of Hyver, Ch. Neila Billi, Blue Cap and Arnold of Thorpe. Later on she intends to send me photographs and items of interest concerning the new arrivals. From Mrs. Pettit of St. Leonards-on-Sea I hear how pleased she was at the success of her beautiful kitten Pearl King, who won four first prizes, challenge cups and several specials at the last Southern Counties' Cat Show. His mother, Pearl Queen, was equally as successful as her son at the same show, as she took three first prizes and a gold medal. Both were bred by Mrs. Pettit, upon whom they reflect great credit. This lady also keeps white Persians, and has promised to send me some photographs later on.

MRS. BERNARD of The Palace, Kilkenny, writes me how delighted she is with a lovely litter sired by Haddo Gleam. The dam is Fionnuala (the mother of many good cats, including The Gondolier, Signorina, etc.), and she is in splendid health. The kittens are over a month old, very light in colour. They are sturdy, have very good eyes and broad heads, and are most promising and bonny. Mrs. Bernard is advertising in this issue, and I must refer my readers to the Sale Column.

MISS REID of Govan is the owner of that fine young blue, Duke of Umbria, who carried off championship honours at Glasgow the other week This cat was first shown in an adult class at Uddingston, where he took first in a class of twelve blue males and caused quite a sensation. He is a tremendous size. His coat is of the palest, and he excels in eye colour. His next show was Greenock, where he took second and the special for best orange eyes. Miss Reid also owns Blue Sultan of Umbria, another good winner and a son of the Duke, whom he much resembles; his coat is a very pale blue without the faintest shading, and he has a lovely short, broad face and deep orange eyes; his dam is Blue Duchess, who won third in a class of nineteen blue females at Uddingston.

BATLEY SHOW (Yorkshire) will be held this year on June 8, and Shildon (County Durham) on August 17th. At both of these fixtures Mr. G. W. Rhodes of Rhodes Brothers is the appointed judge.

ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT.
E. C. F. - At this time of year, as a rule, all cats are out of coat. by which I mean casting it freely, and during this process they require a more stimulating diet. On purchasing a cat or kitten, careful enquiries should be made as to how it has been fed. Very often a distinct alteration of feeding upsets the entire system. Fresh grass and well-cooked vegetables are necessary to the welfare of a cat, and I also am a strong believer in a certain amount of cereal feeding. A little raw meat is much enjoyed by some cats, while others revel in cooked sheep's lights, not nearly so nourishing; but in some cases a pandering to palate is necessary. You can procure at your poulterer's a few giblets, which, if well stewed, make an excellent meal mixed with rice or macaroni. Never give raw fish. A well-boiled cod's head is good, and the liquor is capital for mixing with scraps of fish and rice. Cats always require a good combing and brushing daily, first brushing downwards, and then a last brush to raise the fur.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, April 27, 1912.

THE annual show of cats was held in the Kinnaird Hall, Dundee, and drew quite a nice entry. Mr. Will Hally judged, and his awards gave every satisfaction.
In long-haired males any colour Mrs. Slingsby won first with Ch. Red Eagle of Thorpe, the noted winner, who was in very good form for this time of year; second to the same lady with Watchful of Thorpe, a nice-coloured cream of good all-round quality.
In long-haired females, Miss Fearns won third with Beauty, a very nice home-bred one.
Kittens long-haired over four months and under nine months: Third, Mrs. James Nichol with Bankfoot Blackbird, a well-bred black and quite a promising youngster.
Geldings saw Miss Kathleen Pirie have a walk-over with Purry, and the rest of the winners were repeats.

I HAVE received several letters of enquiry about Siamese lately, so for the benefit of my readers I communicated with Mrs. Maturin of Southampton, who is a well-known authority on this breed. She sends me the following: "No one can tell how very delightful and fascinating a pet a Siamese cat is until one has been kept. In character they possess the fidelity, affection and obedience of the dog, are easily trained to come at a call or whistle, and are absolutely devoted to their owners. A Siamese neuter is a most admirable companion, but not more so than the females. Their colour is lovely, being shaded from the palest biscuit, and their points, viz., mask, ears, paws and tail should be a deep seal brown. Their lustrous eyes should be a deep azure blue, and the tail usually has a kink, the latter a most fascinating asset. From an artistic point of view their colouring is perfect. Sometimes they give the impression of being a little fierce, owing to their rather sharp and pointed faces. Siamese were first brought to England about twenty-five years ago, and the original pair came from the Royal cattery of the King of Siam at the Palace in Bangkok. The Royal cat of Siam is kept for the purpose of receiving the souls of the departed kings and queens, as the people of that country believe in the transmigration of souls, and, indeed, these cats are so human in their ways that it makes one almost believe in the Buddhist religion. This variety is also noted for their very peculiar voices; they never mew, but the sound they make is exactly like that of a querulous infant. Some people think that Siamese are very delicate, but I emphatically deny this; they cannot stand damp but otherwise they are strong and hardy, considering the climate they have to endure. My Royal Siamese stud, Ju-Jitsu, is just four years old, and he has lived in an outdoor cattery since he was six months old; he is as hard as nails and the picture of health, but, naturally, he is not allowed to sit outside on wet days. No doubt anyone possessing a Siamese would take a reasonable amount of care of it, and not allow it to roam about at nights of its own sweet will Their menu is easily provided - fish (well boiled), rice, minced meat, mashed potatoes and soaked biscuits - but they are so far dainty that they do not care for food that has been standing several hours or turned in the slightest degree sour. Water is their staple drink Having kept these animals for seventeen years, I may claim to have an intimate knowledge of their ways, etc., and I am proud to say for some years I have been a most successful winner at all the large cat shows."

MRS. KENNAWAY of Thetford writes me saying how charmed she was with the way Garboldisham Helvia's portrait was reproduced in illustrating my report of the Glasgow Show. Unfortunately, Mrs. Kennaway has just suffered a sad blow in the death from paralysis of her tortoiseshell queen, Marquise; she cannot imagine what caused it, as the cat is quite young and has always had perfect health; her last litter of kittens had such splendid heads and grand shape, so that as a breeding queen alone she is a great loss. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, May 4, 1912, pg. 431

MRS. BAINBRIDGE SMITH of Dover writes me on the eve of starting for British Columbia, where she is going to found a farm college for ladies. She is taking out her beautiful cream stud Nougat of Persia, and he will be the first piece of livestock upon the homestead. The other cats have found homes with Mrs. Yarnton Mills of Lower Stroud. Two of them are shortly due to have families by Blue Rose of Persia and Nougat of Persia respectively. One blue queen by Ch. Neila Billi Mrs. Smith hopes to have sent over next year. I wish Mrs. Smith all luck and prosperity in her new enterprise. She has kindly offered to send me news of her undertaking. I hope to hear that she has met with every success, and also that the cats will thrive and prove a valuable addition to the fancy in that far-distant land.

MRS. RYVES of Bognor has always been a great lover of cats, although it is only a few years since she started showing. At present she possesses some lovely chinchilla and blue queens, and one black queen who is named Bubbles is a charming and loving pet. This cat is great friends with a small Pekingese which Mrs. Ryves owns named Pah Singh, and the two have many conversations in their own respective languages. One of the stud cats is The Silver Clown, so called from his comical ways and expression. He is a chinchilla, and a grandson of Silver Beetle. He has sired some fine pale unmarked kittens. Then there are Blue Knight of Bath, a good young son of Barrymore Blue Lion; Blue Sparklets, a son of Bonnie Blue Gordon; and last, but not least, Kanston Brownie, a grand brown tabby with magnificent markings and a fine head. Mrs. Ryves is looking forward to some good litters later on by the four above-named studs.

MRS. SCHEIBE of Thornton Heath tells me that only recently has she devoted herself to the hobby of breeding blue Persians, although she has always been an animal-lover and used to breed miniature Pomeranians. Seeing that incomparable stud cat, Sir Archie II. of Arrandale, at the Crystal Palace, she was inspired to buy her first blue queen, Clarenden Bluebell (Sir Archie's daughter), who won first prize for her new owner at Croydon Show when a kitten. Great hopes were built on her, and she was mated to Ulster Blue Paddy Paws, but unfortunately her promising career ended with the dawn of her maternal hopes, and Mrs. Scheibe lost a pet whose beauty, gentleness and devotion will never be forgotten. Ulster Blue Belfort replaced her, and she has kept up the reputation of the Ulster catteries, as she is an excellent breeding queen. Her first litter by Sir Archie contained six bouncing kittens; one was overlain, but the other five were perfect specimens, with their sire's gorgeous copper eyes, and were all quickly sold to good homes. Last year was purchased a beautiful male, Fritz of the Blue Clan, who has already distinguished himself in the show pen. He is a big-boned, cobby-shaped, perfect specimen of a blue with a wealth of coat and deep orange eyes, very gentle and affectionate. The darling of the cattery is Fritz's litter brother, Mischief of the Blue Clan, who is a neuter, and most appropriately named. He is the chum and playmate of the cats and dogs, and generally in hot water, but he is so affectionate and lovable that he is always forgiven. Mrs. Scheibe is offering some of her stock, as she wishes to make room for kittens, so I refer my readers to her advertisement in the Sales Column. - GRIMALKIN

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, May 11, 1912, pg. 477

MRS. BERGMAN of Bedford Park tells me how delighted she was with the reproduction of her two kittens' photograph. Since it was taken they have grown up and will soon be mated - one to Ch. Blue Jacket of Hyver and the other to Ch. Lord Monkton. Mistress Babbie, of whom I gave a picture some time ago, is very busily engaged nursing two bonnie kittens by Ch. Blue Jacket, male and female. One is the very palest blue Mrs. Bergman has ever seen, and if only the sire's gorgeous eyes can combine with the dam's tremendous wealth of coat, the result will be quite out of the ordinary.

MISS MABEL PECK of Retford has kept blue Persians for over a year now; first she had a blue male, a grandson of Ch. Lord Bobs, who, unfortunately, died from distemper. Next Polly Pandora was purchased from Miss Whyte; this is a grand-daughter of Ch. Lord Monkton, and owns a lovely coat, but so far has not presented her mistress with a family; however, at Richmond she covered herself with glory by winning first prize. The Blue Bird was acquired from Mrs. Clarke, and she had two kittens last May by Barrymore Blue Lion. One of these is a queen and very beautiful, so Miss Peck hopes to breed from her this spring. There are also a dear white shorthaired cat and a white Persian kitten; these, with the others, constitute a very happy family.

MRS. SIMNER of Isleworth is rejoicing over a litter of three males and one female out of her favourite queen, Rene, who is an orange tabby of great beauty. Last year one of her kittens was the best orange tabby at Hounslow Show, so great things are hoped of the new arrivals.

MRS. BURT of Hounslow writes me how delighted she was with the reproduction of Lady Victory's photograph. This cat has now gone to join Miss Wilde's cattery at Little Gaddesden. Mrs. Burt also expresses her pleasure at the success of her chinchilla male at Glasgow, where he vanquished several well-known winners.

MRS. E. MOON of Annerley has kept cats of all kinds, both long-hairs and short-hairs, for many years, but her favourites are white Persians, which she finds are so intelligent and not so timid as other breeds. At present the cattery consists of long-haired tabbies and a short-haired neuter. Miss Moon makes a speciality of photographing cats, and is very successful in her results.

FROM Mrs. Mann of Wombwell I have received a glowing account of the result of her advertisement in this paper; all the kittens were sold, as well as one she was keeping for herself; also she had more offers than she could cope with, and has now several orders for prospective kittens. The kittens have all gone to good homes; but what pleases Mrs. Mann most is that the purchasers are delighted and have written expressing their appreciation of the beauty of the kittens and saying they have settled down so nicely. Mrs. Mann thinks the reason her kittens and cats are so happy is because they are not treated as cattery cats, but as household pets, having during the day the full run of the house, and their mistress often finds an odd half-hour in which to play with them, and dearly do they love a game. They are always purring until after their six o'clock supper, when Mrs. Mann insists upon their retiring for the night; and what corners they do hide in! what a scramble it is to hunt for and get them into their separate compartments! The queen, Dunstan Princess, who was the dam of the kittens sold, has again been mated to Ch. Red Eagle of Thorpe, so Mrs. Mann hopes later on to advertise more kittens, Experientia docet.

MRS. MILLAR, hon. secretary of the S.C.C.C.. does not, owing to limited space, keep a large number of cats. At present the favourite is a smoke male kitten of six months, sired by Shaitan, and growing very like him in type. Then there is a blue queen who has been mated to Ch. Blue Jacket of Hyver, who will shortly cross the Atlantic to add to the bevy of blues Mrs. Millar has already sent across to America. This lady has again entered the ranks of stud owners, by purchasing a lovely son of The Gondolier. He is of good type and has magnificent eyes, better even than his sire, who was noted for his eyes. The other member of the family is a huge orange neuter, a very friendly boy who amuses himself by chasing off stray cats.

How the old order changeth! Miss Stones Scott of Broadwater has copied the following verbatim from the CHRISTIAN MISCELLANEOUS AND FAMILY VISITOR of 1846, as she thinks it might interest my readers: "There are four distinct races of cats, namely, the tabby, which includes the black cats and which is nearly allied to the wild kinds; the tortoiseshell cat, which came originally from Spain, the males of which are buff with stripes of a darker hue; the white and light-coloured cats, which have reddish eyes and a greyish tint in their fur and are descended from the Chartreuse breed; and the Angora cats, which are quite distinct from all others and are known by their long fur. The tailless cats of Cornwall and the Isle of Man belong to the Chartreuse breed, and they are the ugliest of their kind, as the Angoras are the handsomest. Cats are seldom ill, except from a cold, which gets well without any particular care being taken of it, but when they have any serious disease it generally proves fatal." Miss Stones Scott expresses the opinion that cats in 1846 of all breeds differed in every respect from their descendants of 1912, a sentiment with which we will certainly all agree. This lady tells me that her fine black queen, Kountess Katrintye, has been away on a visit to Mrs. Hugh Marshall's Lord Dorando, a handsome blue stud, and she hopes there will be at least one blue kitten, as she has not owned a blue for several years. Last year Katrintye presented her mistress with three very fine black sons and one daughter by the same sire. At present Miss Stones Scott owns eight cats. - GRIMALKIN.

THE CHILDREN'S FIELD. The Ladies' Field, May 11, 1912, pg. 478

THIS is a page of animal stories chiefly, with a special competition in connection with one of the most delightful pictures we are giving you this week. Look at the one with the handsome Persian cat and the chickens. Puss is the property of Mr. Longhurst of Forge House, West Malling, and constituted herself the foster-mother and guardian of no fewer than seventeen prize chicks belonging to her master. This strange parent took to the chicks directly they were hatched, and has closely guarded them ever since. The picture shows the chicken-run, and certainly both foster-mother and chicks look happy. This photograph has interested me strongly, for the reason that, many years ago, when your Good Comrade lived in an old Belgian mansion, she possessed a very handsome Persian cat, Fluff by name, who showed exactly the same affection for newly-hatched chickens. Fluff was a mighty hunter. Near the house were big woods, and she would go roaming in these and bring home young rabbits, old rats and birds, while the fiercest rat fell beneath her sharp claws and dauntless courage. Imagine how extremely surprised we all were, then, when one day our big, ruddy-faced cook burst in upon us and requested us, excitedly, to "Komm, komm!" and we ran to the kitchen, to find nestled before the big hearth Fluff, with five downy yellow chicks nestling in her thick fur, while she purred away in loudest content. The chicks were early spring ones, and, the weather being cold, they had been brought in by the fire to pick up strength. Fluff had strolled in, spied them in their basket, and marched up at once with great interest to look at them. The cook rushed up, thinking that the cat must surely injure them; but, to her great surprise, Fluff began to lick them very gently, and then endeavoured to get into the basket beside them. This was not possible, so cook lifted each tiny thing out on to the hearth, and Fluff at once settled herself down and gathered them to her with tenderest care, they nestling on her thick fur with perfect happiness. Now, cats are proverbially the enemies of all feathered creatures, and very often will kill young ducks and chickens. Well, here are two instances of Persian cats proving tender foster-mothers to newly-hatched chicks, and I am sure Mr. Longhurst must find that the sight of this cat mothering those seventeen chicks proves keenly interesting to everyone he knows.
[The other photo was a cat with five Pomeranian puppies.]

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, May 18, 1912 - No Cat Gossip.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, May 25, 1912, pg. 566

MISS SAVAGE of Cambridge makes a speciality of blues, and as she only has the highest pedigree stock, naturally the kittens are beauties. She would so much like to keep all the little blue balls of fur, but, alas! unlike Peter Pan, they will grow up, and then new homes have to be found for them. I publish a charming photograph of two of this lady's kittens, and beg to refer my readers to the advertisement appearing in the Sale Column.

MISS ISABELL FROST of Hanwell sends me this head study of her cat, Joe, a worthy son of his sire, Sir Radical, also inheriting the beauty of his grandsire, the late Rob Roy. She says it is not half as lovely as he really is, but Master Joe refused to pose for his photograph. He is a fine stud, and has only been shown once at Hounslow. His mistress desires to find a new home for him; particulars will be found in the Sale Column. Miss Frost is expecting one of her queens to have a litter by him very shortly, and has promised to have the new arrivals photographed for this page.

MISS WHATHAM of Liverpool is really little more than a novice in the fancy; however, she is full of enthusiasm, and, taking into consideration the fine pedigree cats with which she has commenced, her name, I am sure, will soon be known as a successful breeder and exhibitor. She has always been a lover of cats, and cannot remember being without one. Recently she has become an associate of the N.C.C. At present she has three cats. Silver Dainty is the principal queen; she is of a most exquisite colour, almost unmarked on the fore legs, grand green eyes, good head and expression. She is the daughter of the late Silver Lily Boy, and was shown for the first time at Woolton last year, taking first prize. Silver Parry is her son by Miss Elliott's Silver Robin; he is not quite eighteen months old, but gives great promise for the future, as he has a splendid head, lovely eyes and, like his mother, a beautiful face. He recently sired his first litter of four fine kittens; unfortunately, all have since died. Lady Fair II. is the daughter of Silver Milord, and as a kitten she made her debut at the Crystal Palace; last year both she and Silver Parry were penned at Altrincham Show, and in hot competition were awarded v.h.c. cards. – GRIMALKIN.

OTLEY SHOW.
This old-established fixture is not so well supported as it was some years ago, and at the one hundred and fourteenth annual show, held the other day, the entries were only moderate. The special for the best adult went to the Hon. Mrs. Behrens's Swinton Merry Thought, and that for the best kitten to Mr. Caygill's orange tabby shorthair. Messrs. T. B. Mason and T. J. Ambrose were the judges.
In long-haired blues Miss Nancy Wormald took second with Timothy Tattler.
Any other colour: First to the Hon. Mrs. Behrens's Swinton Merry Thought.
Shorthaired tabby: Fourth, Mrs. Pollard's silver tabby, who might be clearer in markings.
Any other colour short-hair: First to the Hon. Mrs. Clive Behrens with Ch. Swinton White Heather, a fine cat; second, Miss Burton's white, another good one, better coat than winner, but not quite so much quality.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, June 1, 1912, pg. 32

MISS LIVINGSTONE of Lanark keeps at present a varied cattery consisting of whites, creams, Chinchillas, brown tabbies, orange tabbies, self oranges and blues. The only varieties she has not kept are smokes and Abyssinians. She has owned eight Siamese, but none lived longer than six years, as Miss Livingstone finds they cannot stand shows in Scotland. Recently she purchased an orange kitten from Mrs. Cook of Bideford; he is seen in the photograph lying down, and looks like making up into something nice; beside him is a queen kitten whom Miss Livingstone bred last year, the only one in the litter from a red queen. In the cattery there are a fine blue male and one blue queen, Dolly, aged fourteen years, whose sire was one of the famous prize-winners of 1901; also an orange queen four years old, and the others are neuters. Miss Livingstone does not show a great deal; however, last July she sent four neuters to the show at Lanark, and Frederick, a fine orange, got his sixtieth first prize under Mr. Hally. All the cats have their liberty, as this lady lives in the country, so they exist under ideal conditions, and ailments are practically unknown.

MRS. HUE-WILLIAMS has sent me some photographs, which are unfortunately not good enough for reproduction, of her kitten, Monche, who took third at the Crystal Palace; also Puck a Boy, a son of the well-known Cym of Hyver, and who won first at Richmond; and Marvel, who is by The Gondolier ex Zillah of Exeter.

MRS. NERSON-MARROWS of Hoveringham writes me expressing her pleasure that THE LADIES' FIELD once more takes an interest in cats. At present, she tells me, she has four cats, all kept as pets. One of them, Boy Bluie, is a lovely stud and most devoted to his mistress. Recently Mrs. Nelson-Marrows received as a present a fine blue daughter of Bonnie Marcello, a sister of Bonnie Joe of Bournemouth, and she hopes later on there will be some lovely kittens to dispose of through this paper.

MISS PICKERSGILL, the Matron of the Home for Confirmed Invalids at Highbury Terrace, London, N., sends me this photograph of a very handsome cat which was given to her eight years ago. Unfortunately, he has no pedigree and has never been exhibited; but all the visitors who see him say he is one of the finest cats they have ever come across. His coat is remarkably thick and long, he is exceptionally intelligent, following his owner about like a dog, and, needless to say, in such an institution he comes in for much petting. He very strongly objected to having his photograph taken; hence the somewhat angry expression on his face. – GRIMALKIN.

ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT.
MISS MATTIE. - The kitten must, of course, have a milk diet for the present, but feed your recent acquisition on meat. Siamese cats are most fascinating creatures and very affectionate. They are not really delicate after the first. As kittens, extra care should be taken to guard them from cold and damp. If properly fed and allowed sufficient liberty, they are as hardy and long-lived as other breeds. The most approved colour is cream, with seal points, but they generally darken to a pale fawn, or even brown, as they advance in years.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, June 8, 1912

MRS. RICHARD SCHEIBE of Thornton Heath writes me as follows: "The breeding season this year has not been all one could desire in quantity, but all one could wish in quality. Ulster Blue Blossom, unfortunately, had only one kitten by Sir Archie II., which weighed 6 oz., but she has been re-mated, so better luck is hoped for next time, as this queen is thoroughly hardy and healthy, has never had a day's illness, and produces the best of kittens." Mrs. Scheibe has Miss Alianora Chever's Ulster Blue Blossom (dam of Lupin of Exeter and Sorfrida, both grand winners) on breeding terms, and she was mated to Sir Archie II., and has the most beautiful pair of kittens she has ever bred, sure winners, with grand heads, colour and shape. Fritz of The Blue Clan's first kittens are due soon, so Mrs. Scheibe is looking forward to seeing them with the greatest excitement. He has been mated to several queens his first season at stud, and Mrs. Scheibe is sure his progeny will be good, as he has most glorious orange eyes, wealth of coat, broad head, etc.; indeed, he is all a good specimen of a blue Persian should be. Mrs. Scheibe is also a breeder of miniature Pomeranians, with which she is very successful.

MRS. MANN of Wombwell tells me her queen, Dunstan Primrose, has had another litter by Ch. Red Eagle, consisting of five, though two are since dead, but the remaining three are really gems, one female and two males. She has recently bought from Mrs. Singleton a beautiful smoke-bred black, who has been on a visit to Mrs. James's Ch. Backwell Javelin, and the result is being anxiously awaited. Mrs. Mann wishes to know if anyone wants a handsome retriever female. To a good home she is offered at a very low figure. She is well-bred, and a splendid guard for property or a lady, has a fine wavy coat, clean habits and is most affectionate. Further particulars will be found in the sale column.

MISS EDITH CLARKE of Exeter sends me this photograph of her silver tabby home-bred kitten, Silver Armida, who was a winner of a second at Hounslow, and one of the first-prize litter at the last Richmond Show, the said littere having taken prizes at Burton, Hounslow Bristol and Exmouth. The sire is Lord of the Manor and the dam Sequin. Miss Clarke has seven lovely kittens from the same sire and dam, for which she is anxious to find good homes, and further particulars can be obtained on referring to our sale column.

QUITE a nice little show was held at Prescot, and the general public seemed to pay special attention to the cat section.
In long-hairs the Misses Elliott took first and second.
The premier winner was a Chinchilla, very pure in colour, grand eyes, short face and good coat; second, a useful orange tabby with a nice head and eye; third, Mrs. Handley's blue queen, shapely head and grand eyes, failed in coat to winner.
Any colour: Second, Mrs. Sugden's silver tabby, a nicely-marked one.
In long-haired kittens Mrs. Parker took first with a good-coated blue, not quite level in colour, but excels in head; second, the Misses Elliott's Chinchilla, a wee mite full of promise and looking very bonny.
Short-haired kitten: Second, Mrs. Walker with a well-marked brown tabby, in nice coat.

MISS MOON of Anerley makes a speciality of photographing cats, and has sent me a picture of her three pets, Rag, Bebe and Twiddles, who certainly look as if they all were well used to and enjoyed posing.

AT THE Darwen Agricultural Show a couple of classes were given for cats, that for long-hairs being well filled and full of quality, but the short-hairs were only very moderate.
Long-hair any colour (thirteen entries): Second, Mrs. Hardman's orange tabby, sound in colour, grand eye and coat, but might be better in body markings.
In short-hairs Mrs. Thompson won first with a Siamese, very useful and typical.

MISS ANNESLEY PHAYRE of Bath is at present very delighted with a litter of pale blue kittens with which her queen, Alma, has recently presented her. When the babies are old enough they are to be photographed for my page. At present they are thriving well, and are full of promise.

MISS PHYLLIS STRAKER of Hexham is the possessor of a small cattery of blue Russian short-hairs, and one of the queens has recently had a nice litter of kittens, which she is bringing up in the way they should go. At the last Hexham Show Miss Straker showed a male, who took second and was much admired; he also won at Bellingham Show. Owing to inbreeding, some of the cats are on the small side; but they all have perfect freedom, so enjoy the best of health.

I HAVE just received the annual year-book of the Southern Counties Cat Club from Mrs. Millar, the hon. secretary, an exceedingly interesting and well-got-up production, containing several photographs of the officials. At the commencement is a history of the club written by its president, Mrs. Sinkins, owing to whose initiation, in conjunction with Mrs. Greenwood, in 1903 the club was formed. There is a list of the different trophies and the various winners of each one since it was presented, and the committee's annual report. With regard to the latter, it s pleasing to note that the club is in a sound state both as to membership and finance. There are about one hundred and twenty members' names on the books, and the comfortable balance at the bank of £31 7s. Information about the next show to be held at Westminster on January 16th and 17th, 1913 is given, also the list of judges. I notice Miss Simpson will take the blue long-hairs; Mrs. Martin, Chinchillas; Mr. Norris, orange, cream and tortoiseshell; Mrs. Balding, brown tabbies and all silver and smoke class; Mr. Mason, black and white long-hairs and all short-hairs, stud, team and brace. The rules, a list of members and some capitally illustrated stud advertisements complete this useful booklet, upon the publication of which I must congratulate Mrs. Millar. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, June 15, 1912 - No Cat Gossip
CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, June 22, 1912 - No Cat Gossip

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, July 6, 1912, pg 212

QUITE a nice collection of cats were on exhibition at the Ormskirk and Southport Agricultural Show, and Mr. Ambrose, who judged, gave every satisfaction.
In long-hairs there were eleven entries. First: The Misses Elliott's Chinchilla male, a fine big one, excelling in eye and coat; second, Mrs. Handley's blue female, splendid shape, short face, good eyes and sound in colour; third, Miss Pye with a blue male, good bone and head, nice colour, but fails in coat to winners.
Short-hairs: Second to Miss Pye's black, lovely coat and shape, might be better in eyes.
Long-haired kitten: First, Mrs. Parker with a bonny blue; second, the Misses Elliott's red tabby, full of promise, but almost too young to criticise; third, Mrs. Walker's useful black.
Shorthaired kittens: Third again to Mrs. Walker with a black, who scores well in colour.
Selling class: First, Miss Packer; second, Mrs. Cooper; third, Miss Pye.

AT the Great Harwood Show three classes were given to cats, but the support was not very good, which seems a pity and not likely to encourage the committee to enlarge the classification another year. Foreign contained only four entries: First, Mrs. Hardman's red tabby, lovely shape and coat, very sound in colour, short face, and won the special for best cat in the show: second, also to the same lady with a blue, who scores well in size and bone, nice eyes, but loses to winner in coat. The rest of the winning exhibits belonged to the sterner sex.

MRS. GEORGE CRAN of Farnham tells me that one of her queens is expecting a litter by her own big blue stud, Master of Bourne, who is a son of Don Carlos ex Madame Mousie, a beautiful queen bred by Mrs. Stephens. Mousie has a very snub nose and all the head points for which the Cym of Hyver stock is noted. This prospective litter is especially welcome, as last year Mrs. Cran did not breed a single kitten. This lady has just made a most important purchase, having obtained a champion bobtailed sheepdog for breeding purposes. I hope this does not mean that the blue Persians will take second place, though Mrs. Cran says they all are great friends and have the run of the wood and garden all day, only being shut in the cattery and kennels at night.

MISS STABLE of Newton-on-Trent owns some lovely blue Persian kittens at present by Blue Lightning of Thorpe ex a Blue Cap queen. They have all been brought up as house pets, are very sweet and gentle in their ways, and have large, round, deep orange eyes, heavy coats and short faces. Miss Stable only keeps two queens - a blue and a Chinchilla; they are her devoted companions, and have their full liberty. Incidentally, Miss Stable pays a tribute to THE LADIES' FIELD as being such a good medium for the disposal of kittens.

MRS. CAREW COX of Croydon sends me news of spring litters. Up to now she has had a most successful breeding season, viz., five litters of blue Russians, sired by Prince Demidoff, and all have found new homes. Another litter of Russians is shortly expected, and a Persian litter sired by Vanity of Thorpe. Mrs. Carew Cox has also four Abyssinian kittens, two silvers and two tan-coloured, fit for exhibition, and sired by the silver Ouizero Taitou, whose photograph appeared in my column some time ago. This lady finds there is a very considerable demand for shorthairs of different breeds. She thinks they are more companionable and intelligent than Persians, do not give so much trouble, and last, but not least, they are such scrupulously clean pets.

THIS YEAR Sandy Show has been promoted to be a championship fixture, and the following judges have been elected: Miss Simpson, Mr. Mason and Mr. Morris. Adult long-hairs have twenty-one classes; long-haired kittens, eleven classes; short-haired kittens, three classes. There will also be fourteen members' classes - truly a liberal classification. The secretary, Mr. Western, will be glad to hear from anyone who will offer a special or guarantee a class.

MRS. FROST of Hanwell writes me of her pleasure at the way the photograph of her cat, Joe, was reproduced a few weeks ago. One of her queens recently had three very fine kittens by him, but, unfortunately, she refused to nurse them, and as no foster-mother was available in time, the kittens died. The mother is a dear pet and enjoys her freedom, but she will not bring up kittens; in fact, she likes to be treated as a kitten herself, which is most provoking.

MISS ALLNUTT of Kew tells me how much she likes this column. She thinks it helps to promote kindness to an animal which in past years has been much neglected, though recently a great improvement has taken place; people now see cats' intelligence and, therefore, treat them better. Miss Allnutt encloses me a little story of one of her cats, which is quite true and is as follows. She heads it "Thrilling Inquisitiveness." "A house in Kew was being painted outside, and a ladder about fifty feet long was placed up at the back for the workmen to paint the gutters, etc. When the men had left for dinner, and all was quiet, voices were heard, and Miss Allnutt ran out in the garden to see what was taking place; the neighbours had congregated and were gazing at a little figure who was slowly ascending the high ladder as if with great care. On and on he went until he reached the summit. The people were nearly in convulsions of terror, fearing the adventure would result in a tragedy. In a few minutes the adventurer got off the ladder and quietly walked about the slanting roof, the bystanders still gazing in dread to see the return of such a novice. By and by the adventurer having seen all he desired, returned to the ladder and slowly placed his feet on the top and began to descend, head first (not backwards as people do), which was most difficult and perilous, step by step then a rest and a look round to see how far he had gone till the garden was reached in safety. Loud were the cheers and praises which came from those lookers-on, and a hearty welcome was given to him, who turned out to be Miss Allnutt's little brown tabby, Bob, aged thirteen months.

MISS HUMPHRIES of Dover keeps a small and select cattery entirely for her own pleasure as she neither exhibits not sells any kittens. Thirty years ago a brown tabby arrived, which shortly afterwards had kittens, and several of her descendants are now living; but they have changed to black, a smoke, a spotted silver and a silver tabby. All of them are short-hairs and form a happy family.

MRS. LANYON PENNO of Havant writes me how pleased she was with the reproduction of her cats' photographs some time ago. She also makes the suggestion that I should announce the dates of coming shows whenever possible, to give my readers a chance of attending them if they wish, a request to which I am only too pleased to respond. I am sorry to hear Mrs. Penno has been ill for three weeks, during which time the Indian cats spent most of their time on her bed, and now great is their joy that their beloved mistress is once more downstairs.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, July 13, 1912 - No Cat Gossip (held over till following week).

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, July 20, 1912, pg. 307

CATS AT RICHMOND.
THE Richmond Cat Club held their annual show in the Athletic Ground, and despite the rain it was a very enjoyable fixture. here was a capital entry and the quality was of the highest. Richmond is essentially the kitten show, besides being the first summer show, and many promising youngsters were on exhibition.
LONG-HAIRS. - Blue male: First and championship to Mrs. Wilson with Sir Archie II., of Arrandale, who now becomes a full champion – he has lovely eyes and head, grand bone and shape, but was not in his best coat; second Miss Savory's Blue Riband of Emberton, another real good sort; third, Mrs. Ryan's peter of Tilecoat, capital eyes, but not so good in head as the winner's.
Blue female: First and championship to Mrs. Fisher White's Juliet of Highgate, lovely colour and expression, tiny ears, good bone, might be somewhat bigger; second Miss Colville's Eastbourne Princess Joan, a very promising youngster, only wanting time to develop; third, Mrs. Slingsby's Scottish Gem of Thorpe, lovely eyes.
Black: First, Mrs. Benest's Dirty Dick, capital eyes, head and shape; second to the Hon. mrs. Morrison with Kepwick Sweet Marie, shown in grand form; third, Miss Gollan's Porchester Fluff, a useful sort.
Brown tabby: second and third to Mrs. Slingsby with Brayfort Jewel of Thorpe and Brayfort Victorina of Thorpe; the former scored well in markings.
Red tabby male: First and the championship to Mrs. Slingsby's Ch. Red Eagle of Thorpe, beautiful colour and markings and shown very fit; second, Miss Lea's Ruckholt Rouge Dragon.
Red tabby female: First and the championship to Mrs. Benet's Rokeles Redrose, an easy winner, scores well in colour; second, Miss Lea's Aigrette of Thorpe, sound in colour, but might be richer in eyes; third, Mrs. Slingsby's Aquilegia of Thorpe, not so good in colour as the winner, but shapely body.
Orange or red male: First and the championship to Mrs. Slingsby's Redstart of Thorpe, a grand big cat, lovely head and eyes and shown in perfect condition; third to the same exhibitor with Redwing of Thorpe, fails in eyes, but scores in shape and coat.
Orange or red female: A walk-over for Miss Lea, who was awarded second with Ruckholt Poinsettia of Thorpe.
Tortoiseshell: First and the challenge prize to Mrs. Bennet with Rokeles Dorcas, well marked, nice coat and plenty of bone; second, Mrs. Slingsby's Ch. Sunrose of Thorpe, rich colour and good head; third, Mrs. Maxwell's Mah Chool, a useful sort.
Tortoise and white: First and championship to Mrs. Slingsby's Ch. Minorita of Thorpe, put down in fine bloom; second to the same exhibitor with Butterfly of Thorpe; third, Mrs. Ansell's Rough, fails to winners in depth of colour, nice eyes.
Any other colour: First, Mrs. Adlam's Don Dai, a beautiful Chinchilla with good eyes; second, Miss Lea's Ruckholt Georgette of Thorpe, a useful cream; third, Mrs. Wynn's Doria of Castlethorpe, another good Chinchilla.
Novice blue: First, Mrs. Finch with Samson, a grand specimen, lovely colour and shape and good eyes; second, Juliet of Highgate; third, Miss Beresford's Mascot Baby Blue Eyes, good colour and eyes, might have carried more coat.
Any colour bred by exhibitor: First, Samson; second, Dirty Dick; third, Ruckholt Rouge Dragon.
Neuter self-coloured: First, Mrs. Beardshaw's Lord Salisbury, a good-coated blue with charming eyes; second to Mrs. Hue-Williams with Puck a Boy, a huge fellow, but not so good in colour as the winner.
Neuter any other colour: First, Mrs. Nadin's Prior of Woodhouse, a beautiful red tabby; second, Miss Bowtell's Kauri, also scores well in colour, loses in size to winner; third, Miss Gow's Bunny Samson, a useful home-bred shaded silver.
Brace: second and third to Mrs. Slingsby, who also took second in team, third going to Miss Lea.

LONG-HAIRED KITTENS under nine months.
Blue male (a wonderful class of seventeen): First, Mrs. McDee's Wellington Blue Major, a grand-coated youngster, short face and sound in colour; second to Mrs. Slingsby with Eclipse of Thorpe, lovely head and eyes, full of promise; third, Mrs. Wilson's Sir Donald of Arrandale, good colour, bone and eyes.
Blue female: First to Mrs. Scheibe with Blue Clan Ulstereine, beautiful-shaped head, neat ears and good coat and colour; second, Lady Thistleton-Dyer's Jill, quite a promising one; third, Mrs. Delamere Bouth with Butterfly of Delamere, fails to winners in colour, but scores well in head.
Blue over six months and under nine months: First to Mrs. Wilson with Sir Robbie of Arrandale, who also won the special for best kitten in show, lovely colour and eyes, capital bone, not in too good coat; second, Mrs. Minns's Peep o' Day, level in colour and nice eyes: third, Miss Reid's Tabriz.
CHINCHILLA not over six months: First, Miss Sharp's Thurlow Una, a lovely youngster, pale throughout and in good coat. ought to do well in future; second, Mrs. Aubrey's Langherne Lady Dainty, not so good in eye as the winner, but scores well in body; third, Miss Middleton's Silver Puffle, pronounced markings on tail, otherwise very good, short snub face.
In Chinchilla over six months Mrs. Stephen had a walkover with Moonlight of Hyver, pale in colour, but failed in coat.
Smoke: First, Mrs. Anderson's Twickenham Princess, good coat and head; second and third to the same exhibitor with The Vicar and Mademoiselle, both typical.
Any other colour: First and second, Miss Lea's Ruckholt Madrigal and Ruckholt Merle, a couple of good creams, sound in colour with useful heads; third, Mrs. Slingsby's Red Indian of Thorpe, a rich orange, full of promise.
Blue breeders: First, Wellington Blue Major; second, Sir Robbie of Arrandale; third, Peep o' Day.
Breeders any other colour: First, Thurlow Una; second, Langherne Lady Dainty; third, Miss Harmer's Patrick of May-Fair, a useful brown tabby.
Novice: First, Sir Robbie of ‘Arrandale; second Thurlow Una; third, Langherne Lady Dainty.
Blue pairs: First to Mrs. Wilson; second to Miss Savory; third, Miss Colville.
Pairs any other colour: First to Miss Middleton; second, Miss Lea; third, Mrs. Anderson.
LONG-HAIRED LITTERS under three months.
Blue were quite THE class in the show, with seventeen small families. Miss Lea took first with seven bouncing kittens by Blue Cap of Thorpe; second, Mrs. Bowstead with five of the right type; third, Miss Clements.
CHINCHILLA LITTERS: First to Miss Middleton with four beautifully-shaded ones; second, Mrs. Bosanquet with five; third, Mrs. Adlam's four pretty mites.
Tabby: First, Miss Roberts's four little oranges; second, Miss Clarke's silver tabbies.
Mixed litters: First, Mrs. Maxwell.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, July 27, 1912, pg. 344

MISS BEAL of the famous Romaldkirk cattery, findine herself over-stocked, is offering several cats and kittens this week through our Sale Column. She has some blue males about a year old, with splendid heads and orange eyes, and several blue queens; also a cream female about a year old, rather small, but full of quality; a red male, also orange and cream males. Miss Beal is the breeder of Ch. Romaldkirk Vice-Admiral, the orange sold to America for a big figure, and whose career there has been one long-continued triumph. At the recent Boston Show he won no fewer than seventeen blue ribbons.

MRS. GRINDLEY of Douglas, Isle of Man, sends me this photograph of her cat, Lady Molly Douglas, and if any of my readers recognise her and know of her whereabouts, Mrs. Grindley will be only too thankful to hear news of her. Lady Molly was the best blue kitten at Hounslow in 1909, and when only nine months old took two firsts and a cup at Douglas, and was first and third in the adult classes at Westminster, 1910. She was last shown at Altrincham last year when she was the best long-hair in the show, beating some well-known winners . At this show the stewards in charge of the packing omitted to put an addressed label on her hamper, so she was lost and from that day to this Mrs. Grindley has never heard of her. Lady Molly had a wonderfully short face, with a lovely round head and glorious copper eyes, and she transmitted her good points to her kittens. This photograph was taken when she was seven months old, and shows how full of promise she was and what a loss she is to her mistress.

MRS. HEAD has recently had this photograph taken of her stud cat, Eric of the Heads, a fine Chinchilla, who is the son of Eric Bright Eyes and Wylde Green Lily. He won two firsts and five specials at Birmingham in 1911. Mrs. Head has just been in the throes of a removal, and asks me to notify my readers that from now her address will be The Elms, Knowle, Warwickshire, where, by the way, there is a fine garden for the cats to play in. Later on Mrs. Head hopes to send me news of litters, etc.

THE HON. MRS. CLIVE BEHRENS has sent me this photograph of her famous cat Ch. Swinton Tally Ho, who reflects great credit on his breeder and owner. He has not been frequently shown, but among his chief triumphs may be recorded first and championship at the Crystal Palace in 1910, and first and championship at Doncaster. His pedigree is of the best, being by Ch. Swinton Daffodil ex Swinton Seaweed.

FROM Miss Beatson of Exeter comes this pretty photograph of her young cat Sebastian of Exeter, who is a son of her former stud cat Lupin of Exeter, now owned by Miss Lawford. Sebastian promises to follow his sire in size and length of coat. He is just over six months old, and weighs 8 and-a-half lb. His coat is very pale blue in colour, and he has beautiful eyes. He has not yet been shown, as Miss Beatson was unfortunately prevented from taking him to either Westminster or Newbury, but she hopes that, if she is able to show again, he will win many prizes, and from his appearance I am sure this wish will be gratified. GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, August 3, 1912. - No Cat Gossip.
CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, August 10, 1912. - No Cat Gossip.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, August 17, 1912, pg. 459

MISS CLARKE of St. Leonards is delighted with a litter which her lovely Siamese queen, Kara, has recently presented to her. There are five babies, and they are by Miss Clarke's own stud, Ramie. She thinks they are the best kittens she has ever bred. They are of more than usual interest as they are the result of the first mating between Ramie and one of Miss Clarke's own queens; in fact, they are the first of the sire's children she has seen, though there are other litters by him. This family is the second Kara has had this year. Miss Clarke does not often breed from a queen so frequently, but she was so anxious to have some kittens by Ramie. Both the mother and kittens are as strong and well as can be. Kara always rears her own children, and up to now fosters are unknown in this cattery. Last year she reared a litter of six, and yet some people say Siamese are delicate! Another cat, the glorious-eyed male, Karma, a good winner, is in perfect health, and is now just a year old. Miss Clarke looks forward later on to having some progeny of his.

MIS HUTCHESSON of Calet, Guernsey, sends me two photographs of her rich orange Persians, who both possess good coats and eyes. William of Orange is two years old, and Jennie is a year older. Both were bred by their mistress, and on both sides of their pedigree come from the noted Romaldkirk strain. Jennie is at present the proud mother of four beautiful little kittens, two deep orange and two creams, and all four promise to be as handsome as their parents. William of Orange won first and special at the Guernsey Show in January, and obtained special mention in the judge's report. Jennie received much well-deserved admiration, but as she was entered late, she was present only for exhibition and not for competition. The coats of these cats are particularly good, and this Miss Hutchesson ascribes to the fact that they are not coddled but live out of doors as much as they choose and eat any food given to them.

SANDY SHOW is this year ranking as a championship fixture; the entries close on August 20th. The committee are doing everything they can to make the fixture a success. Schedules can be obtained from Mr. F. W. Western, Sandy, Bedfordshire. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, August 24, 1912, pg. 496

MISS C. MEESON of Wickford, Essex, finding her cattery considerably overstocked, is advertising in this issue some of her superfluous kittens, and anyone wanting a really high-class silver tabby cannot do better than communicate with this lady. Miss Meeson is the possessor of a beautiful silver tabby queen, Rettenden Queen of the Manor; she won first and championship, challenge cup and two specials at Newbury last February, and the above-mentioned kittens are her produce by Ch. Don Pedro of Thorpe. Queen is daily expecting another litter by the same sire, and Miss Meeson is keeping a queen from the last litter which she hopes to bring out at the Palace this year. Then there is also a blue queen, Rettenden Moonshine (by Blue Cap of Thorpe ex Queen Mab of Thorpe), who is also expecting a family by Arnold of Thorpe, so there are busy times ahead for Miss Meeson.

FROM Mrs. McCowatt of Glasgow I have received a photograph specially taken for my page. The blue Blythswood Blue Boy, sire Blythswood Sir John, dam Blue Daisy Bell, was a winner of first at Lanark in the kitten class and third in males, and at Largs Show two firsts in the kitten class and second in males.

MRS. BOWLER of Haverfordwest has a fine Siamese male, a son of Ch. Sancho ex Signorinetta, and she would be glad to accept a female Siamese kitten in return for a service. If any of my readers care to avail themselves of this offer, I will forward Mrs. Bowler's address. The cat is a replica of his famous sire and has wonderful bone, and already there are some good litters by him coming on.

MISS ELEANORA CHEVERS of Reading tells me that through a printer's error her name was omitted in the catalogue of Richmond Show. She should have been credited along with Mrs. Scheibe as being the joint owner, breeder and exhibitor of the blue Persian kittens, Blue Clan Ulsterman and Blue Clan Ulstereine, shown at Richmond on July 2nd. Owing to this mistake all the awards have hitherto been reported as gained by Mrs. Scheibe alone, and I have much pleasure in rectifying this mistake and rendering honour where honour is due. Blue Clan Ulstereine was the winner in blue female kitten class under six months and was the youngest exhibit in the class, being five days under two months. She also took the B.P.C.S. badge for best blue kitten of opposite sex to the challenge prize-winner. These two kittens are bred from Ch. Sir Archie II. of Arrandale (who, by the way, was best cat in the show, and a lovely fellow he looked, too) ex Ulster Blue Blossom, the dam of that big winner, Lupin of Exeter. Blossom's photograph adorned my pages a few weeks ago.

FROM Miss Livingstone of Lanark I hear news of the arrival of kittens, two orange and one tortoiseshell, all doing well, and if they survive they are to be photographed specially for this column.

MRS. LUCAS of Hitchin sent me word of a litter born on April 2nd by Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Thunderer. The dam is Cherry Ripe by Hengist. The kittens make a fine litter and are unusually pale in colour. There ought to be some winners among them. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, August 31, 1912, pg. 26

FROM Mrs. Stephens of Barnet ] have received this photograph of Ch. Blue Jacket of Hyver, winner of three National Cat Club championships, nine firsts, many cups and specials, and best in show at Richmond. He is now placed at stud, and has had a busy season. Mrs. Stephens has had to refuse many queens as she does not wish to retard his development. He is now in perfect coat and condition, and his marvellous eyes seem to grow more beautiful instead of fading.

ANOTHER photograph sent is a pretty litter of chinchilla kittens sired by Miss Duffield-Jones's Silver Roy, and belonging to a friend, Miss Harnden. One of these kittens, Sir William Blake, has turned out a very fine cat, and is now the property of Miss E. M. King.

CAMBRIDGE SHOW was favoured with fine weather, but some classes had to be cancelled owing to lack of support. This seems a pity when the committee give such a liberal classification. Mrs. Kennaway judged, and her awards gave every satisfaction. The following is the prize-list:
Longhair male: First, Mrs. Finch with Sir Reginald Samson, a good-headed cat who excels in size; second, Mrs. Western's orange tabby, lovely colour and markings.
Female: First, Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Marchioness, a beautiful silver tabby queen; second, Miss Thornton's white, Princess, glorious blue eyes; third, Mrs. Minnis's Peep o' Day, a blue, good in head and eye.
Long-haired kitten under six months: First, Mrs. Western's cream, very sound in colour and scores well in eyes; second, Mrs. Abbey's blue, very shapely, but fails somewhat in colour; third, Mrs, Minnis's blue.
Long-hair novice: First, Peep o' Day; second, Sir Reginald Samson; third, Mrs. Lewis's silver.
Short-hair male: Second, Mrs. Western's blue, put down in fine bloom; third to the same exhibitor.
The rest of the awards were repeats.
The 7-guinea challenge cup went to Wynnstay Marchioness, and the special for the best long-haired kitten was secured by Mrs. Western's cream.

AT the Hexham Show, Mrs. Baldry won second in foreign females with a sound blue, grand copper eyes and short face. In the English kitten class Miss Robinson won second with a nice little red; and in foreign kittens Mrs. Raynor won premier honours with a real good blue, scores well in bone and nice coat; she also won the special for the best kitten. Second, Mrs. Davidson's blue, full of promise, nice head and eye. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, September 7, 1912, pg. 52

MISS IRENE SUTCLIFFE of Sleights, Yorkshire, sends me a photograph of her blue queen, Kittiwake, who is barely a year old and is by Bluecap of Thorpe. Up to now she has never been exhibited, as she is too nervous to travel alone, and these nervous cats so easily turn vicious if frightened. Miss Sutcliffe also has a fine neuter in Aislaby, who is an immense cat and carries a heavy coat. He did a lot of winning in his younger days, but his eyes are now pale, so he is never exhibited. It would hurt his pride to be passed over. This lady has never bred any other cats but blue Persians and regards with horror such mixed breeds as blues and creams, etc.

MRS. RYAN of Northampton has two nice blue kittens in Biddy of Tilecote and Peter of Tilecote; they are eight months old and are by Blue Cap of Thorpe ex Princess Mag. They both have glorious eyes, roam out of doors as they please, and are great friends with all the dogs. Mrs. Ryan has also three tiny kittens by Remus of Highgate ex Princess Mag.

MISS FROST of Hanwell tells me she has been to Eastbourne for her holidays, and while there saw THE cat of the moment, namely, the survivor of the wrecked "Oceana," whose photograph I publish. It was rescued by a brave fisherman who intended to keep it, but the owner claimed it and so it has gone another voyage. Miss Frost thinks sailors are great animal-lovers and that cats have a fine life on board, so she is determined that when next she wants to find a good home for a kitten she will give it to a captain and let it be "the ship's cat."

FROM Mrs. Scheibe of Thornton Heath I hear that she has sold Blue Belle of The Blue Clan, an eleven months queen by Sir Archie II. and very pale in colour, to Mrs. Mann of Wombwell. Other kittens have also found new homes. I am sorry to hear this lady has been nursing one of her cats who has been seriously ill; this has necessitated sitting up three nights. However, virtue has been rewarded and the patient is now going on well. Mrs. Scheibe has some lovely kittens, the Richmond winners, and they are strong and healthy and growing up in the way they should go.

MRS. MONTAGUE WHITE of Windsor tells me that she has now four blue Persian queens and one blue Persian male, also some lovely kittens which run and play on the lawn for hours. Three of the latter were sold recently and later on there will be some more for disposal. Mrs. Montague White possesses a very fine cat house, which was originally the property of her Serene Highness Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, but the cats enjoy their liberty and seem to thrive better when not shut up.

MRS. GREIG of Edinburgh owns some good chinchillas, and one of the queens who excels in colour has recently presented her with a fine litter. There is also a good family of whites in the cattery, and among these is a gem who has a specially good head and lovely eyes. Owing to the ill-health of her husband, Mrs. Greig has not been able to devote quite as much time as she would like to her cats. Some of them have pulled out their ruffs, and their coats at present are not quite up to show form.

MISS MABEL PECK of Retford writes me that her blue queen, The Blue Bird, had a family of two males and two females by Rajah of Notts, a son of Oulton Rajah. One of the males has already been sold to Mrs. Lewis of Finningley and the other is booked for Italy. One of the females has also been sold, and the remaining one is a lovely kitten and looks like making into a show specimen. A little white short-hair, has also had a family of two boys and two girls, one a dear white one with long hair, Baby Bunting, a year old daughter of Blue Bird, has been mated to Rajah of Notts, and Baby's brother, Blue Goblin, has been neutered, and is a lovely cat, very affectionate and so kind to the small kittens. He washes them, sleeps and plays with them and is always the peacemaker if any quarrels take place. Polly Pandora has been mated once more, but the result still remains to be seen. This is the fourth time, and Polly seems determined she will not have kittens.

MRS. RIPLEY of Darlington writes telling me how pleased she was with her cat's picture on my page some time ago. She is looking forward to two litters, and then will have to have a clearance, as her accommodation is limited.

MISS MCNISH of Kilbride, the popular little lady who always works so hard to make Glasgow Show a success, is advertising in this issue some chinchilla kittens, as she finds her cattery considerably over-stocked. They are of the best blood obtainable, and anyone in want of a kitten of this variety cannot do better than communicate at once with Miss McNish. She tells me that all her cats and kittens are well, and she hopes to have several ready for the winter shows. Short-haired blues are her first favourites, although she always finds the long-hairs are more admired than the Russians. The Gallant Captain {so called after last year's election in Ayr) is going on particularly well, and when he has donned his winter coat will be very handsome. Miss McNish is down to judge at Brampton Show on September 12th. There are ten classes, all guaranteed, so I hope those of my readers who can do so will patronise the fixture. Miss McNish has been over sixteen years in the fancy, and no one more thoroughly knows the breed than she does. Recently she judged at Lanark, and obtained a capital entry; the quality was of the highest. With reference to this, she says, "The long-haired kittens and the litters were hardest to separate, and I had to be very particular with these classes." - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, September 14, 1912, pg. 102

SHILDON SHOW provided six classes for cats, and a very nice entry was obtained. So interested were the spectators that several times it was almost impossible to get into the cat tent. Mr. Rhodes was the judge.
In long-hair male Mrs. Downs's blue made a good second. He scores well in coat and colour, might be more snub-nosed; third, Mrs. Brown with a very typical smoke, useful eyes and coat, might be a shade bigger.
In long-haired female Mrs. Anderson scored premier honours with a sound blue, shown in lovely condition; second, Mrs. Brown; third, Mrs. Hogg's white, who fails in eyes.
English male: Second to Miss Maughan's orange tabby, nicely marked and beautiful eyes.
In females Miss Witham came third with a useful-coloured tortoise.
Foreign kitten: Second, Mrs. Raynor's blue, a very promising one, failed in coat to the winner, but scored well in head, eye and colour.

HALLAM AND ECCLESHALL SHOW gave six: classes, which might have received better support.
Long-haired female saw Miss Hallam second with a blue, who fails in eye, but has a shapely head.
In short-haired male Miss Burton was placed second with her white, who has lovely blue eyes but might be better in coat.
Short-haired females: Second, Mrs. Fletcher's silver tabby, shown in nice form.
In neuters Mrs. Fletcher won first with a good coloured red; second, Mrs. Levesley's sound black, scores well in eye and coat; third to Mrs. Bandy with an enormous tabby, shown in perfect coat.
In kittens Miss Taylor won first with a moderate smoke; second and third to Mrs. Bowler with two very sound blues, good iIn eyes but might be better in head.

MULEY HAFID, the ex-Sultan of Morocco has recently purchased two fine Persian cats, which he intends as a present for one of his wives, who has just lost a silver tabby which she loved dearly. It appears that when the Sultan's harem was moved from Rabat to Tangier the lady took the cat with her; but a Senegalian, who apparently held nothing sacred, killed and ate the animal, and the mistress was inconsolable at the loss of her pet. I hope the new acquisitions will not meet with a similar fate.

I was asked the other day for some information as to what prices cats are at present fetching, and which variety sells best. I do not think that there can be any doubt but that the long-haired blues are far and away the most popular of any breed; a glance at any show catalogue will bear me out. With regard to the value, this is a somewhat difficult question to answer. A fair specimen can be purchased from 1 guinea; but perfect points, colour, etc., will fetch from 5 guineas upwards, while, of course, well- known show animals command very big prices, sometimes running into three figures. Next in favour to the blues, I think, come the brown tabbies and orange tabbies, though, personally, I must confess I have in my heart a very warm place for smokes and Siamese. I think the latter are most fascinating in their quaintness, and their intelligence is proverbial.

MRS. FALKNER of Farnham keeps three blue Persian queens and one black queen, all prize bred. They live in separate compartments over the stable, with a large centre play-room for the kittens on wet days. On fine days the kittens spend their time in the gardens and have the run of the house, as do the queens during the day. Mrs. Falkner has a large number of poultry and two dogs; all the cats and kittens are the greatest friends with the dogs and never touch a chicken. At present this lady is the happy possessor of nineteen beautiful kittens of different ages; the latest litter is ten days old, some are tiny blues, and so big and strong! Mrs. Falkner has heard of so many kittens dying after being sent to shows that she keeps hers all at home so as to run no risks.

AT Howden-le-Wear Show Mrs. Raynor won first in the any variety class with a long-hair blue, who is a lovely sound colour, good shape and scores well in eyes. Miss Birtle came third with a short-hair tortoise, well broken and a nice colour; ought to make up into a fine cat.

MISS TAWSE of Edinburgh has recently purchased from Mrs. Slingsby a beautiful little red tabby queen, named Etna. She is by Ch. Red Eagle of Thorpe ex Aquilegia of Thorpe, and has any amount of coat and looks like making up well. The other cats are all well and are enjoying a change of air at the seaside. Miss Tawse has taken a cottage until the autumn, and there is a capital cat-house and run, so I hope the sea air will benefit the mistress as well as her pets. At present there are no kittens. Sunlocks has refused to do her duty twice; probably the third time being the proverbially lucky time, matters will be different; I hope so, at any rate. Redskin, who won at Glasgow, is growing a coat, and his son, Lal Banda, is flourishing and looking lovely, both in colour and markings.

CATS at Malton the other day were only poorly supported; Mr. T. B. Mason judged. In kittens Mrs. Cook scored second with a shapely orange; third, Mrs. Banks's cream, capital head, eyes and coat. Later this kitten headed the local class; second, Mrs. Strangeway's short-haired tortoise, good in body, but might be better in eyes.

MRS. SINKINs of Southampton was unable to be at Richmond Show, much to her regret, having a stall at the Our Dumb Friends' League Country Fair, then returning to a huge garden-party and, with one day's interval, a Women's Tariff Reform meeting of 300 in her own grounds, proved just a little too fatiguing; besides, there was no class for Shaitan, and Mrs. Sinkins never sends kittens alone. She tells me she has some gems of chinchillas, all the picture of health. All the smokes have been sold except one female kitten and the famous Shaitan, who is quite cheerful and happy; he weighs 19lb. and trots after his mistress like a dog. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, September 21, 1912, pg. 143

SANDY SHOW
THE annual show at Sandy, held under the rules of the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy, passed off most successfully in the park of Sandye Place, kindly lent by Mrs. Graves. The entry was almost a record, and the quality of the highest. The kitten classes, as usual, proved a centre of attraction. Miss Simpson, Mr. T. B. Mason and Mr. F. Norris judged.
Long-hairs. - In white the Hon. Mrs. Behrens took second with Swinton Heartsease, in fine coat.
In blue males Mrs. Watson won second with Barry Bluejohn, sound in colour and short head; third, Miss Cheetham's Oaklands Stealaway, lovely eyes and short face, lacked coat somewhat.
In blue female first and the championship to Miss Cheetham's Ch. Oaklands Seabreeze, in lovely condition, an easy winner; second to Mrs. Fisher White with Juliet of Highgate, another good one, fails in coat to: the winner; third to Miss M. Fisher with Scilla, quite a useful sort.
Chinchillas saw first and the championship go to Mrs. Wilson's Silver Victory of Arrandale, a well-known winner in lovely bloom.
In smokes Mrs. Lea Wynn came out top with Peter of Castlethorpe, who possesses a good undercoat, short head and fair eyes; second, Mrs, Smingleton's Lodestar of the cottage, fails to winner in coat, useful head.
In silver tabby first and the championship to Mrs. Moore's Prince of the North, a grand homebred youngster, with a fine frill and brush, most promising; second, Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Marchioness, scores in size over the winner, and in capital coat.
In brown tabby male first and the championship to Miss Chamberlayne with The Sable Boy, who had a bloodless victory; he is a well-shaped one, with a useful coat and frill.
In brown tabby female first and the championship went to Mrs. Slingsby's Brayfort Victorine of Thorpe, scores well in head, but not enough coat; the same remarks apply to the second, Mrs. Slingsby's Brayfort Jewel of Thorpe.
In orange tabby male premier honours and the championship went to Mrs. Forsyth Forrest with Shining Light, lovely head and markings; second to the same exhibitor with Ch. Torchlight, in good bloom; third, Mrs. Slingsby's Ch. Red Eagle of Thorpe, another well-known winner.
Orange tabby female saw Mrs. Bennet win first and championship with Rokeles Redrose, who now becomes a full champion, congratulations to her popular owner, Redrose is a lovely colour, and was shown in perfect condition; second, Miss Lea's Aigrette of Thorpe, useful; third, Mrs. Slingsby's Indiana of Thorpe.
Orange self male: Second, Mrs. Hall's Ch. Tower Wood Pharaoh, looking very fit; third, Mrs. Kennaway's Garboldisham Bullet, good in body and head.
In orange self female Mrs. Western was awarded third with Wynnstay Blazerina, useful head and good eyes.
Cream male saw Mrs. Slingsby win first and the championship with Watchful of Thorpe, lovely pure colour, capital head and shapely body; second, Mrs. Forsyth Forrest's Ch. Daffodil, must have pressed the winner, shown in fine bloom; third, Miss Butler's Captain Biscuit, a good one, not in his best form.
Cream female: First and the championship to Miss H. Lea with Georgette of Thorpe, beautiful colour and shapely body; second, Miss Turnhill with Hillside Maiden, fails to winner in coloour, but scores well in eyes; third, Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Daffodil, lovely colour, but not in the best of coat.
In tortoiseshell Mrs. Bennet won first and championship with Rokeles Dorcas, in lovely glorious colour; second, Mrs. Slingsby's Ch. Sunrose of Thorpe, a real good one, ut not on her best form; third, Mrs. Kennaway's Garboldisham Gleam, another nice one.
Tortoiseshell and white: First and the championship went to Mrs. Ansell with Rough, in grand trim; second, Mrs. Slingsby's Ch. Minorite of Thorpe; third, Mrs. Ansell's Topsy Turvey.

Short - hairs made quite a good show and seemed more numerous than usual.
In blacks first and championship were won by Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Raven, who is very sound in colour, good texture of coat and fine eves.
In whites the Hon. Mrs. Behrens won first and championship with Swinton North Star, who wins well in eyes, coat, ears and tail; third also t Mrs. Behrens with Swinton Syringa, very pure in colour.
In blues the Hon. Mrs. Behrens again won first and championship with Wynnstay Lupin, lovely eyes, good colour and scores well in expression; second, Mrs. Western's Ch. Wynnstay Peter, a well-known winner in good form.
In silver tabbies Mrs. Western was placed second with Wynnstay Napoleon, beautifully-marked body, nice eyes and ears; third to the same exhibitor's Cranford, a promising young queen.
In Siamese Mrs. Kennaway had a walk-over for first and championship with Garboldisham Patini, a real good one, well-shaped head and in fine condition.

Kittens. - The classes were really excellent.
In long-hair blue male there were fourteen entries, and the quality was bad to beat. First to Mrs. Wilson's Sir Dugal of Arrandale, an easy winner – he has gorgeous eyes, sound, leel colour, good body and shape, a very promising kitten; second also to Mrs. Wilson with Sir Donald of Arrandale, a litter brother to the above, whom he closely resembles; third, Mrs. New's Sete, sound in colour not so goo in head and eyes as winner.
Blue female: First, Miss Cheetham's Oaklands Sceptre, a quality one, beautiful copper eyes and good head, sure to make a big winner; second, Mrs. Bergman's Mhorag, a pretty little one, level in colour; third, Mrs. Minn's Tess of |Narran, a useful one.
Chinchilla: First to Mrs. Lewis with Finningley Donald, a sound-coloured one with a good coat and brush. Might be better in face; second, Miss Risbee's Sylvetchki, good in head, but fails in markings to winner; third, Mrs. Lewis with Silver Tomkins, scores well in head, but loses in coat.
Orange: First to Mrs. Western with Wynnstay Blazette, beautiful colour and most promising; second to Mrs. Mann with Great Red Chief, good colour and eyes, fails in markings to the winner; third, Mrs. bennet's Rokeles Rosalind, in nice form.
Cream: First, Mrs. Hall's Piper, sound in colour and nice coat; second, Miss Lea's Ruckholt Merle; third, Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Trumps, a big one in good coat.
In any other colour Mrs. Singleton took second with Paddy Slaney, a sound-coloured black with fine eyes.

Litters made a most attractive class with ten families. First to Mrs. Brereton's five blues, all level in colour; second, Mrs. Kennaway's orange and cream babies; third, Mrs. Fosbery's blues.
In short-haired self any colour third went to Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Alysum, a fair white.
Any other colour: Second, Mrs. Kennaway's Garboldisham Chira, a Siamese with dense markings and nice body colour; third, Mrs. Donnes-Martin's Lady Shrigley, a silver tabby, clear and distinct markings, only fails in colour.
In long-hair limit Swinton Heartsease won first; second, Shining Light; third, Oaklands Stealaway.
In neuters Miss Cheetham took premier honours with Oaklands Surprise, a lovely blue; second, Mrs. Forsyth Forrest's Firelight, a big orange tabby, in fine bloom; third, Mrs. Nadin's Prior of Woodborne.
Longhaired kitten breeders saw Finningley Donald first; second, Sir Dugald of Arrandale; third, Great Red Chief.
In pairs Mrs. Wilson won first; second, Miss Cheetham; third, Mrs. Delamere Bouth.
The rest of the awards in the member's classes were mostly repeats and have already been criticised.

MISS LEA of Sydenham sends me these charming photographs, specially taken by Everitt for THE LADIES' FIELD, of her two prize-winning litters at Richmond; unfortunately, they did not reach me in time to illustrate my report. The blues, when I saw them, were a lovely, level lot of seven, and were not nine weeks old. Since then one has been sold. They took first in a wonderful class of seventeen, really the class of the show. The creams were four days over the three months' litter limit, so could not be shown all together; however, Miss Lea picked out the two which matched best as a pair. These were Ruckholt Madrigal (the inquisitive puss standing up), who won first in any other colour than blue, also four specials; and Ruckholt Merle (on the right in the basket), who won second. Together they took second in any other colour pairs. The blues are by Blue Cap of Thorpe ex Ruckholt Hope, and the creams by Ch. Wildon Wily of Thorpe ex Ruckholt Georgette of Thorpe. Both litters were bred by their owner, to whom I offer my felicitations on her success. Miss Lea asks me to mention for the benefit of novices who may like a little information on the feeding of young kittens that these two families were brought up on Virol and porridge, as well as scraped raw beef, and to this she accredits the fine condition in which they were shown. GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, September 28, 1912, pg. 210

MRS. ALLHUSEN of Kensington Palace Gardens sends me this photograph of her blue Persian queen, Shawna, who is bringing up three tiny blue daughters with very pretty coats. Mrs. Allhusen bred Big Ben, the well-known stud, and sold him to Miss Simpson. She tells me she always likes to keep a kitten for amusement, but living in London, she cannot, of course, keep many cats. At present she is bringing up a pretty little smoke, recently purchased from Mrs. Sinkins of Southampton. There are also some charming Pekingese puppies; these and the kittens play together most amicably.

From Mrs. Carew-Cox of Croydon I have received this photograph of her blue and white Norwegian queen, Malmo, who was bred by Mrs. Underwood of Ramsgate. Malmo is a sweet, gentle pet and lives chiefly in the bedroom of her mistress, and keeps herself beautifully clean. She is not evenly marked, but, mated to the blue Russian Prince Pluto, she may have some very interesting and evenly-marked blue and whites; these are a very pretty variety, being so soft-looking.

AT Padiham Show there was quite a nice collection of cats. In English kittens (six months), Mrs. Sugden was second with a very promising silver tabby, and in foreign kittens premier honours went to Miss Furness with an orange, who scored in expression and skull, and was shown in nice coat; third, Mrs. Parker's tortoise, lovely head and eyes. Foreign: First, Miss Thomas with her well-known Siamese, shown in perfection of condition; second, Mrs. Hardman's red, shapely body, good bone and colour.

AT Leyburn Show Miss Marjorie Watmough won first with a black short-hair, who is very sound in coat and colour, but fails in eyes. Miss Butler very kindly had her famous championship winner, Captain Biscuit, on exhibition, not for competition; he is an absolutely sound and ideal cream with no shading, and his pen was always surrounded by interested spectators.

MRS. SIMNER of Isleworth was very delighted with the success of her cat, Tiger of Isleworth, a short-haired male orange tabby, who won third in the breeders' class and first in local, at Richmond. This was his debut, and as he is only fourteen months old, he promises well. His markings are worthy of admiration, while his head is fairly large and well rounded and his coat is fine and dense with a glossy appearance. The eyes are large, yellow in colour and bold in expression, and his colour a rich creamy yellow, barred and striped with rich orange like a Bengal tiger. The breeder is to be congratulated upon possessing such a valuable specimen.

ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT.
SELIMA. - The best diet for the kitten at present will be 3 oz. of raw beef. No milk food.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, October 5, 1912. - No Cat Gossip

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, October 12, 1912, pg. 274

AT the Brampton Agricultural Society's annual show the cat section was a great success, the entry just doubling that of the previous year. Miss McNish judged in her usual capable manner, and her awards were well received. The special for best cat in show went to Mrs. Brough's blue male, and that for second best to Mrs. Hall Atkinson's red tabby male, Eden Rufus, while Mrs. Baldry secured the special for best eyes, and also that for best pair of kittens.
In blue males first went to Mrs. Brough with Fritz, a magnificent blue, grand head and bone, glorious eyes; won well.
In blue females, first was awarded to Miss Cowan with Scotby Queen, very good in colour, grand head and eye, in rare form, only fault a trifle shaded on back; second, Mrs. Hall Atkinson's Dot, also a nice blue, but not in such good form as the winner; reserve to Mrs. Baldry, a good cat, in poor form.
Any other colour: First, Mrs. Hall Atkinson's Eden Rufus, a rich-coloured red, grand markings, good head and eye, fair coat; second, Mrs. McClumpha's sweet blue-eyed white, little yellow in tail.
Blue kittens under eight months had eleven entries. First, Mrs. Baldry's Carlisle Cup-winner, in new hands, beautifully sound in colour, good head and eye and lovely coat; second, Mrs. Cole's grand-headed kitten, good bone and shape, nice eye, pressed the winner hard; third, Mrs. Baldry with a lovely kitten, same type as the winner; v.h.c. to Mrs. Burdon Raynor with a level blue, good in colour and coat.
Neuter any colour: First and second to Mrs. Hall Atkinson with the well-known black short-hair Bennie, in his usual good form; second, a blue longhair, of fair quality; third, Mrs. Davidson with a nice-coated good-headed black longhair, under a little grey.
Short-hairs were particularly good both in quality and quantity, but as all the winners belonged to the sterner sex I refrain from criticising them.

THE success of Carlisle Show was largely owing to the efforts of Miss Hewetson, Mrs, Power, Mrs. Strong and the hon. secretary, Miss Dawson, who worked untiringly before and during the show. There was a capital list of forty-seven specials on the tapis, and the committee most generously provided six cash prizes in two of the largest classes, and in the short-hair tortoiseshell or tortoiseshell and white class two firsts were awarded. Such liberality deserves to be remembered. The day was gloriously fine, and the cats proved a great attraction; indeed, the tent was uncomfortably crowded. When I went to get my notes I was jammed in a crowd of enthusiastic spectators, and had great difficulty in getting near some of the exhibits. The Hon. Mrs. Behren's short-haired white, Swinton North Star, won the cup for the best cat in the show, and Mrs. Dawson won the special for the best pair of one variety with her short-haired tortoiseshell and whites. Mr. T. B. Mason judged, and his awards gave every satisfaction.
In long-hair male or female, self-colour, Mrs. Brough won first with Fritz, a lovely blue with gorgeous eyes, well-shaped head and sound in colour, but not in full coat; second, the Hon. Mrs. Behrens's Swinton Heartsease, a white with a beautiful texture of coat, good in head and eyes, a capital home-bred one; third, Mrs. Graham Coltart's Lord Malise, another blue, also good in colour, but fails in eyes to winners; fourth, Mrs. Hall Atkinson's Dot, in grand coat; sixth, Miss Cowan's Scotby Queen, a good-headed blue, shapely body, but lacking in frill.
Longhair neuter: First to Miss Hope with Daniel, a silver tabby in great form, won well; second, Mrs. Power's Blackie, a very large four year old black, very sound in colour, but lacking in coat to winner.
Long-hair kitten not above nine months: Second to Mrs. Hall Atkinson with Rufus, a blue, in grand coat, sound in colour and scores well in eye; third, Mrs. Burdon-Raynor's Albemarle Queen, another blue, sweet head, lovely colour, wants to improve in eye; fourth, Miss Stable with Donabelle, a promising chinchilla; fifth, Mrs. Parker's Trixie, a tortoise, nice in head and eye and shapely body, might be lighter in colour.
Shorthair tortoise or tortoiseshell and white: Extra first to Miss Dawson with Carliol Jean, a lovely tortoise and white who excels in colour and in great form; third, Miss Waters's tortoise, well patched on body and capital eye.
Short-hair self-colour: First to the Hon. Mrs. Behrens with Swinton North Star, put down in perfection of condition, grand head and eyes; third to the same exhibitor with Wynnstay Lupin, a blue with a nice expression, good eyes and colour, a little wanting in coat.
Short-hair any other colour: First and several specials to Mrs. Reay with Carlisle Lad, a Siamese, in tip-top form, excels in mask and colour and grand eyes, a good winner; second, Miss Dawson's Carliol Stephen, an orange tabby with a well-shaped head and good colour.
Short-hair neuter: First, Mrs. Hall Atkinson with Bennie, a sound-coloured, good-coated black, fails in eye somewhat: third, the Hon. Mrs. Behrens's Satan, well named and in nice trim.
Short-hair kittens were not a very good class. First and third went to Mrs. Reay with Westie and Laudie, a couple of Siamese, the former scores in eye, mask and colour.
In the local class first went to Mrs. Strong's Roger, a useful long-hair blue, nice level colour and shapely head and body; second, Miss Topping's Sammie, a black, useful frill and coat and scores well in colour; third, Mrs. Sharp's Tibbles, a brown tabby, not the best of colour, but capital coat.
THE latest club, the Northumberland Durham and Cumberland Cat Club, is steadily forging ahead, and at a meeting the other night decided to launch out into holding a show. The probable date will be January 1913, and the venue Newcastle-on-Tyne. The committee desire to express their appreciation of the generous support received from the members who have already guaranteed the following classes: Long-hairs – blues, male or female, male under eight months, ditto female, blacks male or female, any other colour adult male or female, neuter any colour, breeders' cat or kitten any colour; limit, £3. Short-hairs - Neuter any colour or age, kitten any colour under eight months. Novice class. As this is the club's initial undertaking, the committee are very anxious that it should prove a huge success, and would be pleased to hear from any fancier who would care to guarantee any other class. Already several specials have been promised from leading exhibitors, including cups and medals, and the judge appointed is Mr. T. B. Mason. The secretary's address is Mr. C. Anderson, 48, Snowball Terrace, Gateshead-on-Tyne.

CATS had eight classes at Altrincham, and there were sixty-seven entries. Mrs, Ransome judged, and did them right well.
In long-hair male Mrs. Hardman won third with her well-known red, not looking quite his best; fourth, Miss Aspinwall's shaded silver, capital coat, though fails somewhat in colour.
Females: First, Mrs. Singleton, with a capital black, very sound in colour and good eye, could have done with more coat; second, Mrs. Anderson's blue, who must have pressed the winner hard, not so good in colour, but scores in coat; third, the Misses Elliott's shaded silver, a nice all-round sort.
Kittens had fourteen entries, and were a hot class. First, Mrs. Cunliffe with a good blue, short face, good expression and full of promise; third, Mrs. Parker's tortoiseshell, nice head and shapely body, an improving sort; fourth, Miss Sillavan.
The short-hairs were, as usual, mostly in the possession of the sterner sex. In males Mrs. Bury won a fourth. In kittens Mrs. Harpur won second with a blue with a good texture of coat; third, Miss Mitchell's tortoiseshell, good coat, but fails in colour.
Neuters saw Miss Grimoldby take premier honours with a grand-coated blue long-hair; second to Miss Maxwell with another good blue.
District, any variety: Second, Miss Howarth with a useful long-haired red; third, Miss Aitken's blue, somewhat dark on body; fourth, again to Miss Howarth.

MISS C. KING of Bognor sends me a budget of news. I was quite glad to hear from her again, as since the death of her famous The Gondolier she has not had so much heart in her cats' doings as formerly. She enclosed me a photograph of Torquay Billie Boy, a son of The Gondolier and bred by Mrs. Carr. He is a winner every time shown, and was sold for £10. There are a lovely son and daughter by the same sire ex Mrs. Bernard's beautiful Fionnuala in the cattery The boy is an exquisite pale blue, grand head and limbs, cobby shape and the deepest copper eyes. He promises to be a worthy son of his noble sire, so he has been christened Gondolier Boy. The girl, Gondola, is growing into a great beauty, with glorious flame eyes. Last year one of the queens, Helvetie,had eleven kittens by Paddy, The Gondolier's brother. This year she has been mated to Blue Gondolier.

MRS. MALCOLM GRAY of Bedford has very kindly given Miss King's sister a fine queen, daughter of her old favourite, by name Geraldine. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, October 19, 1912, pg.

MRS. STEPHEN of Barnet tells me that her well-known winning blue, Blue Domino of Hyver, was twelve months old last March, so he has now joined the ranks of the Hyver studs. He won at Westminster three first prizes, best blue kitten in show, gold medal and five specials, and was again first in his class at Newbury. His brother, Turk's Cap of Hyver, won second to him in every class at Westminster. Mrs. Stephen also encloses me a photograph of three lovely kittens. Chieftain of Hyver, the Hounslow winner has been sold to America for what her owner believes is a record price for a young kitten; he went accompanied by his sister, Chubby of Hyver. Van of Hyver has not yet been shown, but his mistress thinks there is a big future in store for him. Two other good kittens are Rip and Winkle, who were first and second in breeder's class for kittens at the Palace. Two queens, Catrina and Lady Sally, have both been mated to Ch. Blue Jacket, so Mrs. Stephen is hoping to have something remarkable in the way of kittens.

MRS. SINKINS of Southampton has sent me the charming photograph of a litter of chinchilla kittens by her famous Don II. They were bred by Mrs. Lloyd of Abergavenny, whose property, of course, they are. There were four, but one died soon after he arrived in this vale of tears. The survivors are a girl, who is very pale (the middle one in the photograph), and looks like turning out a good winner, and two boys. Mrs. Sinkins is much gratified that she is constantly receiving most complimentary letters from owners of Don's families.

From Mrs. Carew-Cox of Croydon I have received the excellent photograph of Adis Ababa, a brown, evenly-ticked Abyssinian queen who at the recent Richmond Show won first prize, silver cup and championship, beating her sire, the well-known Ras Dashan. Her mother was Silver Ideal, and she was bred by Mrs. Clark of Bath, though her ancestors originated from Mrs. Carew-Cox's cattery.

THE other day, finding myself in Edinburgh with an hour or two to spare, I thought I would look up Mrs. Greig and hear the latest news of her cattery. I found a grand collection of cats, to say nothing of some wonderful puppies, but of the latter more anon. First I learned that Mrs. Greig has sold Zou Zou, a very pale and unmarked chinchilla queen, with glorious eyes, to Mrs. Slingsby. She won second at Glasgow, and it was there her new purchaser fell in love with her. I saw a good blue kitten of five months, very level in colour, good eves and little ears, the only one kept out of the litter. Then Chine Chande (Hindustani for the purest of silver). This queen is a daughter of Zou Zou, and is in kitten to Mrs. Slingsby's Comet of Thorpe. Next Dolly Blue Eyes, who won at Glasgow in the kitten class. She has a round head and small ears. And then a chinchilla half-grown daughter of Silver Boy ex Silver Witch. In another pen were a blue queen, Jess of Cadmuir, and two unshown blue kittens by Ch. Scottish Chief. I particularly liked a tortoise kitten by Scarlet Runner ex Louisa. This kitten was very short in face. Mrs. Greig told me she recently had stolen [from her] a grand tortoise queen who was in kitten to Runner. Then I saw Dora, a chinchilla also in kitten, and in another pen a litter of whites and one tortoise kitten.

Next Cheaty, a smoke queen, with lovely green eves, who was busy nursing four kittens. Admiral Togo, a pure white, was then brought out for my inspection. He has lovely blue eyes, round head and snub face, and quite worthy of such an illustrious name. Silver Witch, a good breeder and winner, was next seen, and then Scarlet Runner, a self red with tiny ears, which he always transmits to his kittens. He is a big winner and a most affectionate fellow. It will be seen that Mrs. Greig goes in for a great variety and does not pin her faith to any particular colour. I noted a useful-looking blue-cream queen, and also Grange Loan Robbie, who was a winner before he came into his present owner's hands. Then Joan, a chinchilla and a winner who some time ago was the dam of the first-prize litter at Edinburgh Show and since then has had several prize families. Next came a short-haired white kitten with good eyes and a snub face, and then Lady Anna, a tortoise and white, a winner who breeds good kittens and also makes a useful foster-mother. I was much struck with the admirable way the cat houses were arranged, so roomy and airy, and all of them with plenty of places to climb about on, which seemed much appreciated by the occupants, Before tearing myself away I simply had to see the puppies. The first were Japanese four beauties who won third in a litter class with twenty-two entries at Harrogate. They particularly interested me as having been nursed by a cat since they were a fortnight old, when their own mother was poisoned by lapping photographic liquid. Her life was saved, but when she recovered she was unable to nurse her babies. More sturdy youngsters I never saw. They were just two months old, one female and three males, the former a gem. Their playmate was a Pekingese pup of the same age, whom the cat was also bringing up. It was really a pretty sight to see puss with all the puppies. She purred over them, and they indeed seemed "the apple of her eye." I felt all too sorry when the time came to say good-bye. I spent a most interesting afternoon, and am sure from the excellence of the stock that Mrs. Greig will continue to breed many winners in the future.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, October 26, 1912, pg. 418

A COMMITTEE meeting of the Northern Counties' Cat Club was held in Leeds the other day to discuss the arrangements for the forthcoming show, which will be held in the Corn Exchange at Doncaster on January 2nd, 1913. There are to be seventy classes - truly a generous number, which merits the support of all exhibitors. The judges decided upon are Miss Gladys Savory, all blue long-haired classes; Miss McNish, all short-haired and selling classes; Mr. T. B. Mason, long-haired black, white, silver tabby, chinchilla and some of the miscellaneous long-haired classes; and Mr. T. J. Ambrose, long-haired red, cream, tortoise-shell, tortoiseshell and white, and brown tabbies and smokes, and the remaining miscellaneous long-haired classes. Mrs. Slingsby and Mrs. Pease Bennett are very kindly guaranteeing classes, and Mrs. Lewis has generously provided a silver challenge cup for the best chinchilla kitten owned by an exhibitor who has not yet won three first prizes with chinchillas (cats or kittens). The cup is to become the property of the winner after winning the same twice at annual shows of the Northern Counties' Cat Club. The secretary, Mr. T. G. Moore, will be very pleased to hear from anyone who would like to help on the show by guarantees of classes, gifts of special prizes, or donations to the show fund.

THE Midland Counties' Cat Club will hold a championship show at Birmingham on November 26th and 27th, when there will be eighty-eight classes scheduled. Mrs. Forsyth-Forrest is the hon. secretary, and she will be glad to hear from any fancier interested in the classification.

HOUNSLOW SHOW is fixed for November 5th, and there will be forty-eight classes. The judges are Miss Simpson, Mr. Norris and Mr. Mason. Quite a special feature is the large number of cups on offer. I notice Miss Savage is giving two, Mrs. Sinkins one, Mrs. New one, Mrs. Carew-Cox one, and Miss Wilde one. This tempting bait ought certainly to result in a good entry.

HERE is the latest cat story from New Zealand, which is absolutely vouched for by the sender, who relates as follows: "A certain woman came with her baby to stay for a week with a friend in the place where my sister is staying. The baby seemed always to be crying. The cat was very upset during the first day of the ailing baby's arrival. Puss kept walking up to the crying child and then to the master and mistress of the house, and at last rushed out of the house, apparently in fright. Shortly after this the cat returned with a bird in its mouth, which it placed by the side of the baby's cradle. And every day it brought the baby something - dead bird, mouse or young rabbit, just as though it thought the young creature was in trouble, and that something must be done to comfort it. Always the cat brought its offering up to the cradle and put what it had brought down by the baby's side."

FROM Miss Livingstone of Lanark, N. 8., I have received this photograph of three of her winning cats; they are Glencairn Brownie, Silver Arno and Frederick. The latter has won sixty-one first prizes under twenty different judges, gold, silver and bronze medals, C.C.C. Challenge Bowl (three times) and numerous other specials. Arno has also won many prizes, including first and championship Glasgow, 1910. Brownie is also a prize-winner.

MRS. GEORGE Livesay of Parkstone has been a successful breeder of long-haired blue cats, short-haired blues or Russian and smoke blues for some years. Her famous cat, Ivanovitch, a son of Mrs. Carew-Cox's Bayard and Donna Roma, is now seven years old She won a third prize with a blue Persian called Jude at the Crystal Palace, and this year her smoke blue, Dusky Girl, also got a third prize. Her Russian kitten, Slovanka, was awarded v.h.c. Mrs. Livesay has recently sent two kittens to Northern Nigeria and one to Hong Kong. She encloses me a photograph of some blue Russians, three males and two females, sons and daughters of Ivanovitch and Mousme.

NEWBURY SHOW has been fixed for Wednesday, February 15th, and the secretary, Mrs. Fosbery, will be pleased to hear from anyone who would like to assist by giving specials or guaranteeing classes. It is hoped next year to extend the chinchilla classes, which were such a feature of the show last year. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, November 2, 1912, pg. 464

A SHORT while ago I availed myself of an invitation from Mrs. Richard Scheibe to go down to Thornton Heath and see her cats. I found much to interest me, and was delighted with the blue long-hairs, which are known under the appellation of "the Blue Clan." The cat-houses seemed to me ideal. All out of doors, with grand runs, no wonder the occupants seemed so hardy and in such fine condition. I first saw three females, by Fritz of the Blue Clan, dam Ulster Blue Grania. These had lovely coats and very short snub faces, with glorious eyes, and their fur seemed to me to be perfect in colour and texture. Fritz himself is a really lovely blue, with a short face, good bone and profuse coat, and a most affectionate fellow. Then was trotted out Blue Bell of the Blue Clan, a ten months female by Sir Archie II., very pale in colour. This cat has since been sold to Mrs. Mann of Wombwell, a well-known fancier. Then came Ulster Blue Blossom, the property of Miss A. Chevers, and possessing glorious eyes. In another house was Mischief of the Blue Clan, a fifteen months old neuter, with a grand tail and coat, and looking the picture of health. My fancy was especially taken by Ulster Blue Belfast, who was nursing a good litter of six promising babies by Sir Archie II. The little mother was so proud of them; not a sound came from any of them, a sure sign of their being contented and warm.

THIS week's mail brought me a welcome letter from a distant reader, namely, Miss Bainbridge Smith of British Columbia, who renews her yearly subscription. It was in March last that this lady went out to the West to start a farming college for ladies, and she was accompanied by her cream Persian cat, Nougat of Persia, who was to be the first piece of livestock on the homestead. She tells me that she is going to send Nougat to Victoria Show this month, and that he is fit and well and seems to quite approve of his new country. Miss Bainbridge Smith has chickens, rabbits, cows, a horse, bees, cats and a small conservatory. One feels tempted to ask what she does in her spare time. She is happy and prosperous in her new life, and is full of enthusiasm over the beautiful scenery out there. She is near Cadova Bay, a picturesque little seaside place, where the trees grow down to the water's edge, and which is used as a fashionable camping-ground for the residents of Victoria.

FROM Mrs. Bergman of Bedford Park I have received this charming photograph of Mhorag, her dear little kitten who won second at the recent Sandy Show.

AT a meeting of the Southern Counties' Cat Club the other day, the committee unanimously agreed to support Torquay, Birmingham and Hounslow Shows. "Lady Decies's resignation from the committee was received with regret. At the forthcoming show, Mrs. Sinkins of Southampton has kindly promised a cup for the best in a class for novice exhibitors (an exhibitor who has never won a first prize at any show), and this cup can be won outright.

THE Fifeshire Kennel Club has decided to hold its first open show in Dunfermline on January 2nd and 3rd next, and at which cats are to have a liberal classification. This is good news, as the shows which cater for cats in Scotland are all too few.

I HEAR that Mr. Colin Campbell is to judge at the forthcoming Lesmahagow Show, which, by the way, will this year be held on Wednesday, November 27th. Usually, this show has been held on a Saturday, and for those who travel from a distance the change of day will be found a great convenience.

ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT.
GEORGETTE. - It is very cruel to leave cats behind when people go to a new house; but perhaps the little creature was taken, and found her way back to the old home. Do not wash her, When she is better, after your judicious feeding, she will take care of herself. - GRIMALKIN,

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, November 9, 1912, pg. 488

RS. MANN of Wombwell has not had the best of luck lately, and, like many other fanciers, has lost some kittens, perhaps owing to the cold weather. The first to go were two kittens out of an orange litter born in April. A survivor of this family has turned out a winner, taking second and third, also special, for the best tabby male kitten at Sandy Show. In this issue Mrs. Mann is offering for disposal some smoke and black kittens, also an eighteen months' black Persian queen, at most reasonable prices, so if any of my readers want a really well-bred kitten, they should communicate with her at once. The smokes have the loveliest coats, and are pets with fine eyes. They are by Ch. Backwell Javelin ex Lady Noggs, a Liverpool Rattler queen. The blacks are by Ch. Black Knight, and also have glorious eyes. The queen Mrs. Mann would particularly like to get a good home for, she is so gentle and patient, and one of the best of mothers. Recently one of Mrs. Mann's blue queens had a litter of four by Ulster Blue Bridegroom, and there is only one survivor. The mother seemed so excited over her first litter that she failed to give them proper attention. This has been a great disappointment, as the mother is a daughter of Ch. Sir Archie of Arrandale and an Ulster queen, and a combination of these strains ought to have produced something really extra good.

FROM Miss Meeson of Rochford I have received the photograph of Lord Bun Duvals, born on July 6th of this year; he is by the famous Don II. ex Bunlette Duvals. If all goes well, this kitten will make his debut at the forthcoming Hounslow Show. The mother won first prize in female chinchilla kittens at Westminster last January, and Aldermoor Don is too great a winner to need mention. This kitten is the eighth generation of Miss Meeson's dear old Jill, the dams being Jill (1898), Venus (1900), Seagull (1900), Little Bit of Allright (1906), Baby Bun (1908), Bath Bun (1909), Bunlette (1911), Lady Bun (1912), and the great-great-great-grandam is still alive and the biggest pet of the household. She was eleven last month, and enjoys the best of health.

FROM Miss Beatson of Exeter I hear how delighted she was at the debut of her young cat Sebastian of Exeter at Torquay Show, where he won two firsts and two specials, The judge, Miss White Atkins, was much taken with his lovely head and very blue sound coat. Later on Miss Beatson is going to send me his photograph, which is to be taken when he has his full winter coat. The first litter he has sired is due to arrive in a few days, and ought to be good, as both parents have almost perfect heads and are so sound in colour. Miss Beatson has not had a very successful breeding season. The kittens were somewhat delicate, though there are four great hulking fellows at present in the cattery who never know what it is to say "no" to any food.

MISS ANNESLEY PHAYRE of Bath, finding herself considerably overstocked, has some charming kittens for sale. She has them of all colours and at all prices, and anyone wanting one cannot do better than write to her. All of them are house-trained and coming into their winter coats. Among those for disposal are a smoke queen, a blue queen, a shaded silver, a brown tabby and some likely winners. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, November 16, 1912, pg. - No Cat Gossip.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, November 23, 1912, pg. 560

HOUNSLOW CHAMPIONSHIP CAT SHOW.
FOR the first time Hounslow Show was made a championship fixture and a splendid entry of over six hundred was the result. One thing was particularly noticeable and that was the number of new exhibitors who were showing, a healthy sign in the cat fancy. The judges were Miss Simpson, Mr. Mason and Mr. Norris. Lady Duckworth presented the cups to the winners at four o'clock in the afternoon; this was somewhat late, as a few of the exhibitors who had a long distance to travel were obliged to leave about this time. Mr. Watson, the secretary, is to be congratulated on his management of the best show ever held in Hounslow. The following are the awards:
Longhair. - Black male or female: First and the championship to Mrs. Benest with Dirty Dick, excels in eyes, shapely body, neat ears and grand coat, won well; third, Mrs. Delamere Bouth's Nina Violet of Delamere, also good in eye, shape and colour, just wants to be a shade bigger.
Blue male: First and championship to Mrs. Watson with Barry Blue John. level colour, lovely coat and frill, good eyes and short face, in great form; second, Miss Cheetham's Oaklands Spearmint, also excels in colour, grand head and frill; third, Mrs. Stephens's Blue Domino of Hyver, grand expression and good colour, fine eyes, not quite in full coat.
Blue female. - A wonderful class of fifteen: First and the championship to Miss Cheetham with Ch. Oaklands Sceptre, a beautiful cat in perfection of condition, also the special for best in the show; second and third to the same lady with Oaklands Seabreeze and Oaklands Sheila - the second not quite so big as the winner, still she is a fine queen; third has wonderful eyes, and is full of promise; fourth, Mrs. Fisher White with Juliet of Highgate, a pretty little one full of quality,.
Chinchilla male or female: First and challenge prize to Mrs. Adlam with Don Dai, who scores well in texture of coat and is clear, beautiful brush and good body coat, took the special for best bred by exhibitor; second and third to Mrs. Wilson with Silver Lion of Arrandale and Silver Jasmine of Arrandale, both good in body and ears.
Red tabby male or female: First and the championship to Mrs. Forsyth-Forrest's Hampstead Red Lion, a good win, lovely size and grand eyes; second the Hon. Mrs. Clive Behrens's Ch. Swinton Tally Ho!, another good cat; third, Miss Lea with Aigrette of Thorpe, not such a quality head as the winner's but capital body colour.
Brown tabby male: Second Miss Chamberlayne with The Erl King, good head, but might be darker in markings; third to the same exhibitor with The Sable Boy, of nice type.
Brown tabby female: First and championship to Mrs. Sinclair Webb with Sally Simm, scores well in head, capital markings and useful colour; second, Mrs. Corner's Quona for Eversley, good colour, but might be darker in blak markings.
Silver tabby male: First and the championship to Mrs. Fosbery with Eastbury Tiger Boy, grand colour and shape.
Silver tabby female: First and the championship to Miss Bowtell with Sweet |Rosemary, shapely body, good head and markings; second, Mrs. Western's Wynnstay's Marchioness, might be a trifle better in the back. grand head and eyes; third to Mrs. Leycester with Silver Aura, the best-marked in the class, but not in the best of form.
Smoke male or female: First and championship to Mrs. Lea-Wynn with Peter of Castlethorpe, lovely coat and under-coat and typical head; second, Mrs. Kennaway's Garboldisham Festina Lente, not quite so pleasing in colour as the winner, but in fine form; third, Miss Manners's Mansfield Wilhelmina, a very typical one.
Tortoiseshell male or female: First and the championship to Mrs. Bennet's Rokeles Dorcas, beautifully patches and in nice coat; second, Mrs. Kennaway with Garboldisham Gleam, fails a trifle in face to winner, but scores well in markings and coat; third to Mrs. Corner with Little Gem of Eversley, a useful one.
Any other colour male or female: First to Mrs. Kennaway with Garboldisham Bullet, a self orange in grand coat, who won well; second, Mrs. McKee's Cathcart Laddie, grand colour, fails in size to winner; third, Miss Lea's Georgette of Thorpe, a pretty cream, in nice coat.
Breeders any colour male: First, Garboldisham Bullet.
Breeders any colour female: First, Ch. Oaklands Seabreeze; second, Juliet of Highgate; third, Silver Jasmine of Arrandale.
Limit any colour male had seventeen entries: First, Barry Bluejohn, second, Don Dai; third, Garboldisham Bullet.
Limit any colour female: First, Oaklands Sheila; second, Juliet of Highgate; third, Silver Jasmine of Arrandale.
Novice blue male or female: First, Blue Domino of Hyver; second, Oaklands Sheila.
Novice any other colour male: First, Silver Lion of Arrandale; second, Moonlight of Hyver; third, Mrs. Behrens's Swinton Sprite.
Novice any other colour female: First, Silver Jasmine of Arrandale; second, Quona of Eversley.
Neuter blue: First, Miss Cheetham with Oaklands Surprise, a much improved one, lovely eyes, shape and colour, won well; second, Mrs. Hue-Williams' Puck-a- Boy, another one who scores well in size and colour; third, Mrs. Scheibe's Mischief of the Blue Clan, who has fine eyes and a good coat.
Neuter any colour tabby: First, Mrs. Forsyth Forrest's Firelight, in wonderful coat; second, Mrs. Nadin with Prior of Woodhouse, another lovely one in fine condition; third, Mrs. Fenn's Jumbo, a brown tabby and white in useful coat.
Neuter any other colour: First, Miss Voules with Tipso, a self orange, good colour but not yet in full coat.

Kittens. - Blue male, three to six months, a hot class of fifteen: First to Mrs. Wilson with Sir Hereward of Arrandale, very level in colour, good coat, head, ears and frill, just wants to be a bit better in eye; second, Mrs. Ryan's Romulus of Tilecoat, excels in expression, good colour and head; third, Mrs. Chapman's Cherubim of Constable, lovely coat, frill and brush, ears a bit large; fourth, Miss Edden's Oliver, scores well in eyes but loses in colour to winners.
Blue female three to six months: First, Mrs. Ryan with Lupin of Tilecoat, grand eyes and colour; second, to Mrs. Stephen with Pearl of Hyver, a typical one who pressed the winner; third, Miss Edden's Greta, nice eyes, shape, coat and head.
Blue male six to nine months: First, Miss Clement's Desmond of Hawkhurst, lovely head, ears and shape, grand coat but not quite level in colour as yet; second, Mrs. Stephen's Blue Bottle of Hyver, level colour, grand eyes and shape, must have the winner; third to Miss Lea with Ruckholt Peter Pan, scores well in eyes and coat.
Blue Female six to nine months, a wonderful class of twenty-two: Second to Mrs. Wise with Bonny Beauty, grand head and eyes, shapely body and sound in colour; third, Mrs. Bergman's Mhorag, a very pale one in beautiful form; fourth, Mrs. New's Sekhet of Egypt, good size and bone, capital coat, might be a trifle shorter in face.
Chinchilla male or female three to six months: First, Miss Meeson with Lady Bun Duvals, lovely eyes, clear and capital texture of coat; second to the same exhibitor with Lord Bun Duvals, a litter brother and just about as good as the queen; third, Miss Bowtell's Albion, clear head and body and in capital coat,
Chinchilla male or female, six to nine months: First to Mrs. Millar with Regal Starlight, grand head and brush and good frill; second, Mrs. Lewis with Finningley Donald, another beauty in fine coat; third, to the same lady with Finningley Silver Fluff, clear , capital coat, eyes and shape.
Chinchilla breeders male or female, three to nine months: First, Lady Bun Duvals; second, Lord Bun Duvals; third Finningley Donald.
Blackmale or female three to nine months (a good class of fourteen): First to Mrs. Langdon Sheppard with Queen Tou-Tou, good eyes and sound in colour; third, Mrs. Norris with Kew Blackbird, a pretty little one; extra third, Mrs. Fisher White's Ophelia of Highgate, a typical good coloured one.
Brown tabby male or female three to nine months: First, Mrs. Powell's Stanhope Bobette, good head and markings, fine coat, an easy win; second and third to Miss Chamberlayne with Sue of Ravenor and Sally of Ravenor; the former excels in markings and colour, and the latter is good in coat.
Silver tabby male or female two to nine months: First, Mrs. Leycester with Alma, lovely colour, just fails a trifle in saddle markings, short face and good ears; second, Miss Clark's Devon Pixy, fine body colour and good markings; third, Mrs. Fosbery's Eastbury Vjit, might be a shade lighter, good coat and eyes.
Red tabby or self male or female: First, Mrs. Owen's Rubia, splendid colour and shape, excels in coat but might improved in eyes; second, Mrs. Bennet's Rokeles Rosebud, an orange tabby, good in colour, full of promise, lacks size to winner; third again to Mrs. Bennet, also reserve with a pretty pair.
Any other colour male or female three to nine months: Second to Lady Decies's Fulmer White Chiffonne, good coat and head; third, Mrs. Allhusen with Fiona Macleod, shapely, and in nice coat.
Breeders' blue three to nine months were a wonderful class of thirty-four, and no easy task to judge: Second, Mrs. Wise with Bonny Beauty, beautiful level colour, grand head and shape; extra second to Mrs. Bergman's Mhorag; third, Desmond of Hawkhurst; fourth, Miss Lea's Ruckholt Peter Pan, good shape, eye and coat.
Breeders any other colour three to nine months: First, Queen Tou-Tou; third Rokeles Rosebud.
Novice any colour male: First, Lord Bun Duvals; second, Desmond of Hawkhurst; third, Rubra.
Novice any colour female had thirty entries: First, Queen Tou Tou; second, Mhorag.
Pairs blue three to six months: First, Mrs, Ryan with Romulus and Lupin of Tilecoat, a very evenly-matched brace; second, Mrs. Chapman with Cherubin and Seraphin of Constable; third, Miss Edden with Oliver and Milena, very promising, but not quite so good in colour as the winners.
Pairs any colour (except blue) three to six months: First, Miss Meeson with Lord and Lady Bun Duvals, a beautifully-matched couple; second, Mrs. Bennett's Rokeles Rosabelle and Rosalind, a grand brace of oranges; third, Miss Lea's Ruckholt Peter Pan and Penelope.
Litters blue under three months: First, Miss Hine; second, Miss Grindley; third, Mrs. Bazeley, three quality families all of much promise.
Litters any other colour long or short hair under three months: First, Miss Bartlett; second, Miss Bowman; third, Miss Lawford, the quality not quite so high as in the blue class.

Short-hairs showed considerable improvement in numbers, though the classes might have been still better filled.
Blue male or female: First and championship to Lady Alexander with Ballochmyle Thunderer, a beauty full of quality, but not quite in best coat; second, Mrs. Carew Cox with Prince Pluto, excels in colour and coat, fails in eye to winner; third, Lady Decies's Ch. Fulmer Copper Queen, a grand sort, but not quite in best of coat.
White male or female: First and championship to Lady Decies with Fulmer Dreamy Cutbarth, lovely eyes, good ears and face; third to Lady Alexander with Weybourne Blue-eyed Don, a real good one, just a bit shaded in tail, grand coat.
Tortoiseshell and white male or female: First and the championship to Lady Alexander with Ballochmyle Breeze, beautiful head and good patches; second, Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Brilliance, scores well in colour and patches.
Siamese male or female: First and the championship to Mrs. Kennaway with Garboldisham Sabrino, good points, coat and shape, and lots of quality; second, Mrs. Maturin with Southampton Ju-Jitsu, capital eyes, but not quite so good in points as the winner.
Abyssinians male or female: First and the championship to Mrs. Carew Cox with Ouizero Taitou, very level colour, shapely body, and in nice coat; second, Mrs. Clark's Ras Dashan, capital coat and head, not quite so good in colour as winner; third, Mrs. Carew Cox with Adis-Ababa, another good-quality one.
Tabby any other colour male or female: Second to Mrs. Shore with Daybreak, nice markings and colour; third, Lady Decies's Fulmer Tabby Boy, a useful sort.
Any other colour male or female; Third to Mrs. Hill-Shaw with Hazel of Cademuir, a tortoiseshell, in capital coat.
Blue (foreign type) male or female: First to Mrs. Carew Cox with Meeshka, beautiful head, ears and colour, and in fine condition; second, Mrs. Watson's Barry Hedo, also excels in colour, just wants size; third to Mrs. Clarke's very useful one.
Novice any colour: First, Barry Hedo; second, Prince Pluto.
Neuter any variety: Second, the Hon. Mrs. Behrens's Satan, a grand black, very typical head, just fails in eye; third, Miss Hammond's Cherry of Kilmore, a very good silver tabby, in nice form.
Kittens male or female three to nine months (including Manx): Second to Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Firebrand.
Foreign any variety male or female: First, Mrs. Gawne with Sary; second, Mrs. Hill-Shaw's Yu-li; third, Mrs. Kennawav's Garboldisham Chico.
In the members' long-hair any colour male Barry Bluejohn was first; second Don Dai.
In female any colour Oaklands Sceptre took premier honour; third, Sally Sim.
Neuters long or short-hair: First, Oaklands Surprise; second, Puck-a-Boy; third Gainsborough Jacko. Mrs. Oliver's well-known orange was in great form, who also won first in open neuters any variety.
Long-hair kittens: First, Desmond of Hawkhurst; second, Rubra; third, Ruckholt Peter Pan.
Short-hairs any colour: Second, Ouizero Taitou; third, Daybreak.
Any colour three to nine months: Second, Garboldisham Chico; third, Wynnstay Firebrand.
Local: First, Miss Leader with Miranda of Deepdene; second, Mrs. Labrow's Madame Psyche. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, November 30, 1912. - No Cat Gossip.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, December 7, 1912, pg. 90.

THERE is every likelihood of Scotland's only championship show falling through next year. Hitherto this has been held in March at Glasgow in conjunction with the Glasgow Kennel Club's Show. Now it appears the "doggy" people think the "catty" people do not make their section pay and that the cats cause a lot of extra printing, etc., which is not made up by the amount of gate-money they bring in. This, of course, is a matter rather difficult to gauge, as, unless a separate charge is made to see the cats, I do not know how it is to be known how much they have contributed to the grand total of the gate-money. As to the popularity of the cat section, this I can speak about, and very feelingly too, as the last two years that I have attended the show the crush round the pens was at times almost unbearable; one had to push and struggle to get near a popular winner and my notes were made under difficulties. There is yet plenty of time, and I hope the situation will be overcome and that the Scottish Cat Club will in some way meet the Glasgow Kennel Club so that we may once more look forward to this enjoyable fixture.

ONE of my readers (Hingham) asks for information this week about a rather curious case. It appears this lady owns an ordinary tabby queen, who is strong and healthy and has three large families every year. Most of the kittens are consigned to the bucket with the exception of two, and these flourish until about six or seven weeks old, when they develop a strange bowel disease and then have to be destroyed. One or two kittens have been given away at five or six weeks of age, before the complaint showed itself, and they are now beautiful cats. This is the gist of my correspondent's enquiry. I consider this condition may arise from two causes, one being constipation, and the other diarrhoea. Great care should be taken to watch the kittens, as, in the case of constipation, a little olive oil may be taken; but if diarrhoea is present, the cause of the irritation of the bowels must be ascertained and measures taken to stop it - white of egg given frequently is often efficacious for diarrhoea. In this case I should say that the cause is due to the mother's milk changing, especially as the queen is always contemplating another family before she has finished with her last. I should advise the kittens being weaned as soon as possible. At about three weeks old they may be taught to lap a little milk, diluted at first with a little water and a pinch of Demerara sugar, or a little egg and milk slightly sweetened. Later, a little boiled fish and cod-liver-oil biscuits well soaked in either boiling water or fish liquor may be given, or any milk pudding.

ANOTHER reader (Tim) asks for advice for a favourite cat who seems to suffer from g chronic cold and bronchitis. From the facts given me I think influenza has been the primary cause, As a rule this disease shows itself by the nose and eyes watering profusely; later a thick mucus takes the place of the watery discharge. There is almost always a loss of appetite, and warmth and nourishment are two of the chief factors to aid recovery. After influenza very often the cat is left with the snuffles, a sort of chronic cold and sneezing. This need not necessarily affect the health, and the appetite is often excellent. Steaming is good for this complaint, the great thing being to avoid chill afterwards, otherwise I believe in plenty of fresh air, but not when it is damp or foggy.

FROM Mrs. Carew-Cox I have received the very pretty photograph of Puma, a dun-brown Abyssinian kitten, one of the winners in the pair of kittens class at Richmond. She is a beautiful specimen bred by Mrs. Carew- Cox from her celebrated silver Abyssinian Ouizero-Taitou ex Queen Baucis. - GRIMALKIN,

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, December 14, 1912, pg. 164.

BIRMINGHAM CHAMPIONSHIP CAT SHOW.
THE committee of the Midland Counties' Cat Show, comprising Mrs. Spofforth, Mrs. Head, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Wynn, Miss Savory, Miss Twigg and the one solitary member of the sterner sex, Mr. Holbeche, with Mrs. Forsyth-Forrest as secretary, are indeed to be congratulated on the result of their labours. The venue was most suitable, and one boon greatly appreciated by exhibitors was the providing of a separate room for kittens, thereby minimising the risk of infection. There was a capital entry of 520, and the judges were Mrs. Ransome, Mr. Mason and Mr. Ambrose, whose awards seemed to give general satisfaction. There were a few dissatisfied exhibitors, but these, like the poor, are always with us, and it is the ups and downs of showing that make it such a fascinating pastime.
Long-hair Open Classes Adults. - Whites: The Hon. Mrs. Behrens took first and championship with Swinton Heartsease; second, Mrs, Pettitt's Pearl Monarque, not quite so good in eye as the winner, still a very fine specimen.
Black male or female: First and the challenge prize to Mrs. Benest with Dirtv Dick; second,, Mrs. Wade, with Ap-Brenin Du, good head, shape and coat; third, Mrs. Singleton's Bridget O'Hara.
The Blues were a fine collection, and seemed very level in colour. The two winners for the specials for best in show were chosen from this variety, and there can be no doubt that blues are a long way ahead in popularity.
Blue male: A fine class of eleven, which must have given the judge some work to sort out: First nd championship to Miss Cheetham's Oaklands Steadfast, who also took the cups for best blue and best long-hair; second to Mrs. Finch with Sir Reginald Samson, in wonderful bloom; third to Mrs. Watson's Barry Blue John.
Blue female: First and the championship again to Miss Cheetham with Ch. Oaklands Sceptre; second and third to the same exhibitor with Oaklands Sheila and Ch. Oaklands Seabreeze respectively.
Silver tabby male: First and championship to Mrs. Moore with Ch. Monarch of the North; second, Mrs. Spofforth's Orient Ali Baba.
Silver tabby female: First and championship again to Mrs. Moore with Lady of the North, beautifully-marked; second to the same exhibitor with Regina of the North; third, Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Marchioness, a good winner, looking fit.
Smoke male or female: First and the challenge prize to Mrs. Lea Wynn with Peter of Castlethorpe; third, Miss Manners's Mansfield Wilhelmina, a useful sort; second, Mrs. Kennaway's C. Garboldisham Festina Lente, a loely queen, who pressed the winner.
Chinchilla male or female: First and th hallenge certificate to Mrs. Aubrey with Langherne Queen; second, Miss Middleton's Chilla Exhibitor; third, Mrs. Aubrey's Langherne Laddie, a bit dark on tail, but capital head and body.
Orange tabby male or female: First and championship to Mrs. Hall Atkinson's Eden Rufus; second and third to Mrs. Forsyth-Forrest with Shining Light and Ch. Torchlight, both in tip-top form.
Orange self male or female: Second, Mrs. Hall's Ch. Towerwood Pharaoh,; third, Mrs. Maxwell's Tibert, a pretty queen.
Cream male: First and the championship to Miss Butler with Captain Biscuit, a fine specimen, hard to fault; second, Mrs. Beveridge's Ailsa Perfection, grand coat and frill; third, Mrs. Cook's Torrington Buffalo Boy.
Cream female: First and the challenge prize to Mrs. Western with Wynnstay Daffodil; second, Mrs. Cook's Torrington Rokeles Wee Wifie, good eyes and colour; third, Miss Lea with Georgette of Thorpe.
Tortoiseshell: First and the championship to Mrs. Bennet's Rokeles Rosamond; second, Mrs. Maxwell's Mah Chool, nice coat and patches; third, Mrs. Cook's Torrington Peggy.
Tortoiseshell and white: First and challenge certificate to Mrs. Slingsby with Ch. Rosette of Thorpe, in great bloom; second to the same exhibitor with Butterfly of Thorpe.
Brown tabby male: Second, Miss Chamberlayne's Erl King.

Miscellaneous Long-hair Classes.
Blue novice: First, Oaklands Steadfast; second, Mrs. Brooke's Lord Paddy; third, Mrs. Slingsby's Turquoise of Thorpe.
Blue breeders: First, Sir Reginald Samson; second, Miss Savory's Blue Riband of Emberton, a lovely-headed one, with grand bone; third, Ch. Oaklands Seabreeze.
Blue limit: First, Oaklands Steadfast; second, Sir Reginald Samson; third, Blue Riband of Emberton.
Any colour tabby novice: First, Orient Ali Baba; second, Eden Rufus; third, Regina of the North.
Any colour tabby limit; Second, Shining Light; third, Wynnstay Marchioness.
Any colour tabby breeders: First, Ch. Monarch of the North; second, Shining Light; third, Ch. Torchlight.
Any other colour novice: First, Langherne Queen; second, Pearl Monarque; third, Rokeles Rosamond.
Any other colour limit: Second, Langherne Queen; third, Dirty Dick.
Any other colour breeders: First, Langherne Queen; second Pearl Monarque; third, Dirty Dick. bgt vy gy ¥ B Aates Tlalh Anner nthar anlnne

Long-hair and Short-hair Amalgamated Classes.
Stud cat: First, Barry Blue John; second, Oaklands Steadfast; third, Mrs. Forsyth-Forrest's Hampstead Red Lion, a lovely-headed orange; reserve, Mrs. Stephen's Blue Domino of Hyver.
Brood Queen (a very interesting class, and most useful to novices as teaching the points most essential in breeding): First, Mrs. Slingsby's Erica of Thorpe; second, Mrs. Forsyth-Forrest's Ch. Redlight of Stapenhiil; third, Mrs. Foster's Kittie.
Group: First to Mrs. Forsyth-Forrest with Shining Light, Ch. Torchlight and Ch. Red Light of Stapenhill, all by Swinton Sandy Dandy; second, Mrs. Slingsby with six fine cats by Ch. Red Eagle of Thorpe.
Brace: First and second to Miss Cheetham; third, Mrs. Forsyth-Forrest.
Team: First, Miss Cheetham; second, Mrs. Kennaway; third, Mrs. Forsyth-Forrest; a fine class, with seven teams competing.

Members' Classes Adults.
Blue long-hair male or female: First, Barry Blue John; second, Blue Domino of Hyver; third, Blue Riband of Emberton.
Any other colour self: First, Langherne Queen; second, Pearl Monarque; third, Mrs. Foster's Tinnie, a neat white. shapely body, might be darker in eye.
Any colour tabby: First, Hampstead Red Lion; second, Ch. Monarch of the North.
Neuter any variety: First, Mrs. Forsyth-Forrest's Firelight, won well; second, Mrs. Corner's Tweedledum of Eversley.

Kittens.
Blue male: First, Miss Lea's Ruckholt Patapouf; second, Mrs. Slingsby's Sundog of Thorpe.
Blue female: First, Miss Cheetham's Oaklands Stella; second, Miss Lea's Ruckholt Pandora; third, Mrs. Knight Coutts's Lady Antonina Winkie.
Any other colour: First, Miss Meeson's Lady Bun Duvals; second, Mrs. Pettit's Pearl Lustre; third, Miss Meeson's Lord Bun Duvals.
Any variety shorthair: Second, Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Firebrand.

Neuter Classes.
Blue long-hair: First, Miss Cheetham with Oaklands Surprise; second, Miss Savory with Batchelor Button of Emberton.
Any other colour: First, Mrs. Forsyth-Forrest's Firelight; second, Tweedledum of Eversley; third, Miss Stephen's Boy II., a useful shaded silver.
Any colour short-hair: First, Miss Chamberlayne's Tibboo Tibbs, a brown tabby, A1 markings and colour; third, the Hon. Mrs. Behrens's Satan.

Long-hair Open Kitten Classes.
Black: First, Mrs. Delamere Bouth with Violet of Delamere; second, Mrs. Wade's Tywysoges Ddu; third, Miss Lea Smith's Black Opal.
Blue male three to six months: First and second to Mrs. Slingsby with Tomtit and Bluetit of Thorpe, the former is very even in colour, and fine eyes, the latter scores in coat; third, Miss Adlard's Newhouse Prince.
Blue female three to six months: First and second to Miss Cheetham with Oaklands Sunset and Oaklands Sunrise; third, Mrs. Slingsby with Ox-eye of Thorpe.
Blue male six to nine months (a wonderful class of twenty): First, Mrs. Knight Coutts's Willie Winkie, took special for best blue male kitten; second, third and fourth to Mrs. Slingsby with Vagabond, Vampire and Blue Tartan of Thorpe.
Blue female six to nine months: First, Miss Cheetham's Oaklands Stella; second, Mrs. Spofforth's Orient Syringa; third, Mrs. Knight Coutts's Lady Antonia Winkie.
Blue breeders: First, Mrs. Slingsby's Oberon of Thorpe; second, Tomtit of Thorpe; third, Miss Lea's Ruckholt Pandora.
Blue pairs: First, Miss Cheetham; second, Mrs. Slingsby; third, Miss Lea.
Blue team: First, Miss Lea; second and third to Mrs. Slingsby.
Blue novice: First, Tomtit of Thorpe; second, Ruckholt Pandora; third, Oaklands Sunrise.
Blue group: First to Mrs. Slingsby with eighteen by Blue Cap of Thorpe; second to Miss Lea with four, also by Blue Cap; a great triumph for this successful sire.
Orange kittens male or female (a fine class of nineteen, and must have been difficult to judge, it being so full of quality): First, Mrs. Owen's Rubra, also won special for the best kitten, scores in head and markings; second, Mrs. Cook's Torrington Red Frill.
Cream male or female: First, Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Trumps; second, the Misses Veevers's Croquante; third, Mrs. Wise's Reuben II. of Uddingston.
Chinchilla male: A walk-over for Miss S. Meeson with Lord Bun Duvals.
Chinchilla female: First, Miss Meeson's Lady Bun Duvals; second, Mrs. Aubrey's Langherne Lady Dainty; third, Miss Middleton's Silver Puffles.
Silver or brown tabby: First, Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Tigerine, a wonderful-coated one, dense black markings and clear silver, full of promise; second, Miss Chamberlayne's Sue of Ravenor; third, Mrs. Moore's Princess of the North.
Smokes: First, Miss Taylor's West Wells Betty; second to the same lady with West Wells Beauty, litter brother to above; third, Mrs. Singleton's Danilo of the Cottage.
Any other colour: First, Mrs. Pettit with Pearl Lustre; second to the same exhibitor's Pearl Adonis; third, Miss Twigg's Heckmatt.
Tabby breeders: First, Sue of Ravenor; second, Rubra; third, Vesuvius of Thorpe.
Any other colour breeders: First, Wynnstay Trumps; second, Lady Bun Duvals; third, Pearl Lustre.
Any colour except blue novice: First, Pearl Lustre; second, Croquante; third, Mrs. Forsyth-Forrest.
In pairs Miss Meeson led the way with her Chinchillas; second, Mrs. Pettit's whites; third, Miss Taylor's smokes.
Team: First, Mrs. Pettit; second, Miss Taylor; third, Mrs. Slingsby's orange tabbies.
In litters Miss Savory won with a beautifully level lot of blues.

Short-hairs Open Classes Adults. - A most disappointing entry considering what a splendid classification there was.
Blue female: First and championship to the Hon. Mrs. Behrens with Wynnstay Lupin.
White male: Second, the Hon. Mrs. Behrens's Swinton North Star.
White female: First and again the challenge certificate to Mrs. Behrens's Swinton Syringa; second and third also went to the same exhibitor with Swinton White Violet and Swinton Spray of Heather.
Black male or female: First and championship to Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Raven.
Tortoiseshell and white male: Again a walk-over for Miss Burton with Springfield Crown Prince, a useful sort.
Tortoiseshell and white female: First and challenge certificate to Mrs. Western with Wynnstay Brilliance.
Tortoiseshell female: First and championship to the Hon. Mrs. Behrens's Fortune's Favourite; second, Miss Hill Shaw's Hazel of Cademuir.
Siamese: Second, Mrs. Kennaway's Garboldisham Patani; third to the same exhibitor with Garboldisham Chira, quite typical.
Manx: First and championship to Mrs. Head's Girlie,
Any colour breeders: Second, Wynnstay Brilliance; third, Swinton North Star.
Any colour novice: Second, Wynnstay Brilliance; third, Swinton White Violet.
Any colour limit: Second, Wynnstay Brilliance.

Short-hairs three to nine months.
Self: Second, Mrs. Harper with Volsk of Plaicy.
Tabby: First, Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Firebrand, who also won second in any variety.

In local cat or kitten longhair, Miss Stephens was first with Boy II., and Mrs. Dotsauer second with Colin; Newhouse Prince, belonging to Miss Adlard, making a good third.

I REGRET that in my report of Hounslow Show I inadvertently credited Mrs. Behrens's Ch. Swinton Tally Ho with winning second, whereas, though he was entered, he was not at the show.

This week I publish a photograph of Mrs. Cadby's pretty kitten, the result of mating a black tom and a blue queen. The kitten is a charming pet, if somewhat of a freak from a fancier's point of view. - GRIMALKIN.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, December 21, 1912. - No Cat Gossip.

CAT GOSSIP. The Ladies' Field, December 28, 1912, pg. 253

CRYSTAL PALACE CAT SHOW.
THE twenty-sixth Championship Show of the National Cat Club was held at the Crystal Palace, and the entries totalled 752, showing how popular this fixture is; indeed, a win at the Palace, whether it be for dogs or cats, is always considered the hall-mark of distinction. The long-hair entry was fine and full of quality; blues, as usual, came up strongly, as also did smokes and chinchillas; short-hairs were also representative, and Mr. Cox, the secretary, is to be congratulated on the able way he managed the show. The judges were Mrs. Greenwood, Mrs. De Vere Brooke, Miss Cope, Mrs. Kennaway, Miss Hill Shaw, Mr. Cheetham, Mr. Oliver and last, but not least, the great cat artist, Mr. Louis Wain, whom one saw on the second day often making sketches of likely subjects; he also judged the ring classes, and the efforts of some of the exhibitors to make their cats walk on a leader caused much amusement to the general public.

Long-haired Cats not under Nine Months.
White male: First to Gertrude Lady Decies with Fulmer Remus, who also took the championship, a beauty, in rare form.
White female: Second, the Hon. Mrs. Behrens's Swinton Heartsease, glorious eyes and sound colour; third, Miss Robson's White Queen, a useful one.
Black male or female: First and championship to Mrs. Benest's Ch. Dirty Dick, in great fettle; second, Mrs. Dee's Ch. Black Knight, must have pressed the winner; third, Mrs. Wade's Ap Brenin Du, good colour, bone and eyes.
Blue male: A grand class full of quality. First and challenge prize to Mrs. Wilson's Sir Archie II. of Arrandale, looking quite his best; second, Mrs. Watson's Barry Blue John, sound in colour; third, Mrs. Stephens's Blue Domino of Hyver, a real beauty, in great coat; extra third, Mrs. Fisher-White's Ch. Remus of Highgate.
Blue female: Another good class, with nineteen entries. First and championship to Mrs. Slingsby's Erica of Thorpe, looking lovely, and won well; second to Mrs. Brewer's The Hon.Jane, beautiful eyes and short face; third, Mrs. Davies's Queenie Lula, a good all-round one.
Chinchilla male: First and championship to Lady Decies's Fulmer Don Silverando, penned in fine bloom; second, Mrs. Wilson's Silver Lion of Arrandale, another beauty, who pressed the winner; third, Miss Chamberlayne's Ch. Crown Diamond, a fine one, in good coat.
Chinchilla female: First and championship to Mrs Wilson's Silver Jasmine of Arrandale, very pale in colour; second, Mrs. Aubrey's Langherne Queen, clear colour and socres in eyes; third, Miss Leader's Miranda of Deepdene.
Siler tabby male: First and championship to Mrs. Calder's Garry-My-Lad; the fvourite for these honours was the second, Mrs. Fosbery's Ch. Eastbury Tiger Boy, who scores in markings and colour.
Smoke male or female: First and the challenge prize to Mrs. Lea-Wynn with Peter of Castlethorpe, who is now a full champion, and fully deserves the honour – he was in superb coat, possesses great bone and a shapely body; second, mrs. Cabell's Betto Cutbarth, not so good as first in face, but lovely coat; third, Mrs. Chilcott's Ch. Smoke Pearl, a fine queen, but fails in colour to winner.
Silver tabby female: First and challenge to Miss Bowtell's Sweet Rosemary, well marked and in fine coat; second, Mrs. Fosbery's Eastbury Sylverine, another nicely-marked one, but not the coat of first; third, Miss Meeson's Rettenden Queen of the Manor, nice eyes, but fails in markings to those above her.
Brown tabby male: First and challenge prize and N.C.C. special for best cat in show to Mrs. Slingsby's Ch. Brayfort Victory of Thorpe, who won well; second, Miss Chamberlayne's The Erl King, a well-known winner, in nice form.
Brown tabby female: First and championship to Mrs. Slingsby with Ch. Brayfort Victorine of Thorpe, good colour and coat.
Orange or red tabby male: First and challenge prize to Mrs. Hall Atkinson's Eden Rufus, lovely eyes, and scores well in coat and body; second, Miss Tawse with Redskin, lovely rich colour and fine eyes; third,Mrs. Owen's Rubra, a beauty, only requires time to furnish.
Orange or red tabby female: First and championship to Miss Bowtell's Ray d'Or, gorgeous eyes, and in nice coat, though might be richer in colour; second, Mrs. Bennet's Ch. Rokeles Redrose, a well-known winner; third, Lady Decies's Fulmer Tangerine.
Orange or red, self or shaded, male or female: First and challenge prize to Mrs. Cook's Torrington Garboldisham Bullet, in grand coat; second, the Hon. Mrs. McLaren Morrison's Rowanberry, another good one.
Cream male: First and championship to Miss Butler's Ch. Captain Biscuit, a shapely one, in fine coat and clear in colour; third, Mrs. Cook's Torrington Buffalo Boy, a lovely colour but lacking size.
Cream female: Second, Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Daffodil, looking lovely and might have won; third, Mrs. Cook's Torrington Rokeles Wee Wifie, capital coat, just fails in head.
Tortoiseshell female: Second, Mrs, Slingsby's Ch. Sunrose of Thorpe, very rich in colour; third, Mrs. Maxwell's Mah Chool, good in body, colour and looking fit.
Tortoiseshell and white, male or female: First and championship to Mrs. Slingsby's Ch. Rosette of Thorpe, a good winner and shown in fine trim; second, Lady Decies's Fulmer Mirette, rather heavily patched, but lovely colour and coat; third, Mrs, Slingsby's Butterfly of Thorpe, another good coated cat.

Breeders' Classes, Long-haired, Not Under Nine Months, bred by Exhibitor.
Blue male: First, Ch. Sir Archie of Arrandale; second, Ch. Remus of Highgate: third, the Hon. Jane.
Chinchillas, silver tabby or smoke, male or female: First, Silver Jasmine of Arrandale; second, Langherne Queen; third, Peter of Castlethorpe.
Any other colour: Second, Ch. Dirty Dick; third, Wynnstay Daffodil.
Kitten Classes, Long-haired, Under Nine Months.
White male or female: Second, Lady Decies's Fulmer Chifonne, in fine condition; third, Mrs, Pettit's Pearl Cupid, pretty, but lacking coat.
Black male or female: First, Miss Millidge with Rubenstein, grand eyes and good shape; second, Mrs. Kerr's Cornwall Jewel, sound in colour and also lovely eyes.
Blue male over three and under six months: First, Mrs, Norris with Kew Admiral, wonderful coat and eyes and pale in colour; second, Mrs. Britton's Long John Silver, pretty and typical; third, to Mrs. Conran with Pedlinge Aristocrat, dainty and good in colour.
Blue female: Second, Miss Meeson's Rettenden Arda, pretty but wants time to furnish; third, Mrs, Ryan's Bluebell of Tilecoat, a grand coloured one, also wanting time.
Blue male over six and under nine months: First, Miss Clement's Desmond of Hawkhurst, a lovely kitten with a future; second, Miss Chever's Ulster Blue Brilliant, wonderful bone and coat, and sound colour, fails a bit in eye; third, Mrs. Chapman's Cherubin of Constable, great size, not quite so sound in colour as those above him.
Blue Female: First to Mrs New with Sekhet of Egypt, a little gem, full of quality; second, Mrs, Allen-Maturin's Southampton Salonika, lovely colour and good eyes; third, the Hon. Mrs, McLaren Morrison's Parkfield Joyce, shapely and good in head.
Chinchilla male or female over three and under nine months: First, Mrs, Stephens with Sylvia of Hyver, a useful one; second, the Hon. Mrs. Salmond's Nazim Pasha, pale in colour; third, Mrs, Stephens's Silversmith of Hyver, another pretty one.
Smoke male or female over three and under nine months: First, Mrs. James Backwell's Jacob, lovely shape and colour, scored well in eyes; second, Miss Taylor's West Wells Beauty, good undercoat and frill; third to the same exhibitor with West Wells Dandy, a charming kitten.
Silver tabby male or female: First, Miss Clarke's Devon Dimpsey, rather dense marking, but pretty type; second to the same exhibitor with Devon Pixey, closely resembling the winner; third, Miss Meeson's Rettenden Gildas, very pretty, and hard lines not to have won.
Brown tabby; Third, Mrs. Hopwood's Brown Girlie of Clarendon, a lovely-headed one. In this class Miss Chamberlayne had very hard luck, as just before the judging her grand kitten, Sally of Ravenor, was seized with a fit, and had to go to the hospital. Happily, however, she recovered later on, and was none the worse for her attack.
Orange or red, self-shaded or tabby: First, Mrs. Cook's Torrington Red Frill, a rich-coloured queen with lovely markings - also won the challenge shield presented by the Richmond Cat Club for the best cat or kitten in the show, an award which, to say the least of it, created a sensation, and was not popular; second, Miss Moon's Ivanoff, good, but not the quality of the winner; third, Mrs. Mann's Great Red Chief, lovely colour, fails in head and eyes, capital bone.
Any colour kitten: First, Mrs, Johnson's Wynnstay Trumps, a lovely cream, who won at Birmingham and took special for best N.C.C. kitten; second, the Hon. Mrs. Maitland's Rokeby Rosebud, another pretty cream, not quite the quality head of winner; third, Mrs, Corner's Diane of Eversley, a useful type. This class had twenty-five entries, and must have taken some judging.
Litters: First, Mrs, Bazeley with six pretty little blues; second, Miss Barilett's three dainty Chinchillas.

Kitten, Breeders' Classes, Long-haired.
Blue male or female over three and not over six months: First, Kew Admiral; second, Long John Silver; third, Mrs. Conran's Pedlinge Aristocrat.
Blue over six and under nine months: First, Desmond of Hawkhurst; second, Sekhet of Egypt; third, Ulster Blue Brilliant.
Chinchilla, smoke or silver tabby male or female (a tremendous class of twenty-five, and many good winners had to be ignored): First, Miss Whatham's Silver Bijou, a real beauty, in great form; second, Sylvia of Hyver; third, Nazim Pasha.
Any other colour: Second, Torrington Red Frill.

Kitten Classes, Pairs, Long-haired.
Blue: First, Miss Meeson; second, Mrs. Ryan; third, Mrs. Corner.
Any other colour (thirteen entries): First, Lady Decies; second, Miss Whatham; third, Miss Pettit.

Novice Classes, Long-haired.
Blue male: Second, Miss Colville's Eastbourne Burly Boy, sound in colour and good eyes; third, Mrs. Marshall's Edward the Peacemaker, lovely head and fine colour.
Blue female (twenty-one entries): First, the Hon. Jane; second, Queenie Lula; third, Southampton Salonika.
Chinchilla, smoke or silver tabby male or female: First, Lady Decies' Fulmer Silver Moonlight, a lovely chinchilla, clear body colour and in great form; second, Garry-My-Lad.
Any other colour: First, Rubenstein; second, Fulmer Chifonne; third, Pearl Monarque.

Miscellaneous Classes, Long-haired, for Cats Not Under Nine Months.
Limit blue: First, Blue Domino of Hyver; second, Erica of Thorpe; third, the Hon. Jane.
Limit any other colour: First, Silver Lion of Arrandale; second, Langherne Queen; third Peter of Castlethorpe.
Brace: First, Mrs. Slingsby.
Veteran male: First, Silverdale Bayard. In veteran female Ch. Smoke Pearl was first.

Novice Exhibitors' Class.
Any variety male or female (a wonderful class of twenty-six): First, Wynnstay Trumps; equl seconds to Mrs. Squire with Fatima Beg and Miss Miller's Island Gondolier.

Neuters.
Long-haired blue: First, Miss Savory's Batchelor Button of Emberton, a fine-headed one, in good coat; second, Mrs. Evans's Connaught, another beauty; third to the same lady's Bucephalus.
Any other colour: First, Miss Ainslie's Pearly, a fine blue; second, Mrs. Hopwood's Rory O'More, a nice cream; third, Miss Hill Shaw's Dan, a very fine chinchilla, who had many admirers for first place.
Short-hair any colour or variety: First, Miss Hammond's Cheng of Kelmore, a lovely silver tabby; second to the same lady with Chris; third, Miss Chamberlayne's Tibboo Tibbs, a well-known brown tabby.

Short-haired Cats, Not Under Nine Months.
Black: First, Mrs, Western's Wynnstay Raven, a lovely black, very sound in colour, and now a full champion; second, Lady Alexander's Ballochmyle Torchlight beautiful head, but not the eyes of the winner.
White male: Second, Lady Alexander's Weybourne Blue-eyed Don, good coat and colour; third, Lady Decies' Fulmer Dreamy Cuthbart, scoring well in ears and eyes.
White female: First and challenge to Lady Alexander's Ballochmyle White Violet, a lovely queen in great form; second also to Lady Alexander with Weybourne Polly, not the class of head of the winner; third Lady Decies' Ch. Fulmer Snowstorm, a well-known winner, not looking quite her best.
Blue male or female: First and championship to the Hon. Mrs, Behrens's with Wynnstay Lupin, fine eyes, and very level in colour; second, Mrs. Izod's Grey June, another beauty.
Cream male or female: First and championship to Lady Decies's Bunty, who won well; second, Lady Alexander's Ballochmyle Lolo, typical in head and body; third also to Lady Alexander with Ballochmyle Cream Jug.
Silver tabby male: First and challenge to Lady Decies' Ch. Fulmer Tabby Boy, shapely and in great form; third, Mrs, Miller ‘Bonny's Endymion, fails in body colour.
Silver tabby female: A walk-over for Lady Decies' Ch. Fulmer Antoinette, who also won the challenge, well marked and shapely.
Brown tabby male or female; First and championship to Lady Alexander's Ballochmyle Brown Bump, who scores well in markings and also won the special for best short-hair in the show.
Red tabby male: First and challenge prize to Lady Decies' Ch. Fulmer Red Jacket, capital markings and colour.
Red tabby female: First and challenge prize to Lady Alexander's Ballochmyle South Wind, scores in markings; second to Miss Burton's Springfield Copper Queen, good eyes and colour; third, Lady Alexander's Ballochmyle North Wind, excels in head.
In tortoiseshell male, Lady Alexander had a walk-over for first and championship with Ballochmyle Benedict, a huge cat with well-broken colours.
Tortoiseshell female: First and championship to the Hon. Mrs, Behrens's Fortune's Favourite, good in body colours, and afterwards claimed at catalogue price by Mrs. Fosbery; third, Lady Alexander's Ballochmyle Mock Turtle Soup, quite a useful sort.
Tortoiseshell and white male;: First and championship to Lady Alexander's Ch. Ballochmyle Bachelor, lovely patches and typical head; second Mrs. Brewster's Banham Hero, fails in patches to winner.
Tortoiseshell and white female: First, Mrs. Western's Wynnstay Brilliance, in lovely coat and condition.
Siamese female not over nine months: Second, Mrs. Allen Miturin's Southampton Buddha, dense points and fine eyes; third, Mrs. Thomas with Princess Meesa, the Richmond winner, and favourite for first place.
Abyssinian or ticked: First and challenge prize to Mrs. Carew-Cox's Ouizero Taitou, who now becomes a full champion, a gem, beautifully marked; second, Mrs. Clarke's Ras Dashan, a well-known winner; third, Mrs, Carew-Cox with Adis Ababa, another good winner.
Manx male not under nine months: First and challenge prize to Miss Samuel with Ch. Boygym, a lovely black; third, Miss Gibbon's Drumduan King.
Female: First and championship to Miss Samuel's Miss Polarite, a pretty white in lovely condition; second Mrs. Fisher-White's Comet of Highgate, a useful black; third, Miss Gibbin's Neuwied Queen.
Kittens under nine months: First, Miss Oliver's Tinka-Winka; second and third to Miss Gibbins with Drumduan Kitty and Belle of Woking.

Kitten Classes, Short-haired, Under Nine Months.
Blue, black and white male or female: First, Lady Alexander's Ballochmyle Billie Bump, a lovely white with blue eyes; second, Mrs. Shute's Zieka, a pretty blue, fails in eyes to winner; third, Mrs. Livesay's Batwinia.
Any other colour: First, Mrs. Mellor-Bonny with Lorenzo, a silver tabby who might be shorter in face; second, Mrs. Cook's Bristol Rufus, a finely marked red tabby who might have won.

Miscellaneous Classes, Short-haired Cats or Kittens.
Any colour breeders: First, Fulmer Antoinette; second, Ouizero Taitou; third, Ch. Boygym.
Novice blue: First, Fulmer Antoinette; third, Southampton Buddha.
Veteran: First, Ch. Fulmer Tabby Boy.
Brace and team to Lady Decies.
Blue foreign type: First, Mrs. Carew-Cox with Meeshka, a lovely headed one; second, Mrs. Watson's Barry Hedo, not so typical; third again to Mrs, Carew-Cox with Spala, another really good one, GRIMALKIN

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