REPORTS FROM EARLY BRITISH CAT SHOWS - 1890

This is compiled from reports of the early British cat shows collected from various newspapers and show catalogues.

SUFFOLK POULTRY CLUB ANNUAL SHOW AT BURY ST. EDMUND'S. Bury and Norwich Post, 14th January 1890
Is Bury St. Edmund's Poultry Show to be discontinued through the extraordinary apathy on the part of the inhabitants of the borough in according to it the support which such a useful society so richly deserves? It does appear remarkably strange that out of a town the size of Bury and the numerous villages and hamlets comprising the district around, scarcely one thousand people paid for admission in the two days. [judges] Cats, Miss Mary Gresham

Cats had many admirers, and a very pretty collection they made. We believe it is the first time Miss Gresham has judged, and we congratulate that lady upon the success she achieved in performing a most thankless task. Miss Gresham is a cat enthusiast, and has worked remarkably hard and successfully in forming the National Cat Club of which she is secretary. In the short-haired male cats, Mr. W. Sneezum's exhibit, a very fine cat, was commended. In the class for long- haired males, Mr. G. Fryer, Horringer, was highly commended; in a similar class for female cats, Miss G. E. Oliver, Bury, was third and Miss B. F. M. Hart very highly commended. The class for kittens was most interesting, and several quickly changed hands. Mr. W. Foreman, Whepstead, was first; Mrs. Guy, Hadleigh, second; and Mr. O. Osborne, Ickworth, third; Mrs. S. Springett, Whepstead, was highly commended. In the selling class, Mr. C. S. Gough, was commended. Mr. G. H. Nutt, of Pulborough, a well-known exhibitor, had over a dozen cats n the show, including several of his well-known winner, a grand tortoiseshell tom, and a magnificent Manx female cat, which stood 14 inches high, and is supposed to be the largest female cat in England. The whole of Mr. Nutt's cats were offered for sale by auction on the second day of the show, but the bidding in very few cases reached the reserve.
A couple of classes for local cat and cavy exhibitors brought a most excellent show; Miss Govey's cat won, pressed closely for second and third honours by Mrs. Flack and Mr. W. Sneezum.
Class 120. - Short-haired (male). - 1st, G H Nutt (tortoise-shell); 2nd, G H Nutt; 3rd, T Weightman; hc, J Butler; c, J Tozer (red tabby) and W. Sneezum.
Class 121. - Short-haired (female). - 1st, E C Mayhew; 2nd, R T Babb; 3rd, G H Nutt; vhc, G H Nutt and R T Babb; h c, G H Nutt and F Auckland.
Class 122. - Long haired (male). - 1st, Mrs. Vallance; 2nd, H Savill; 3rd, Mrs. Sunderland; r and vhc, T Weightman; v h c, Mrs. Yarborough; hc, G Fryer, F Auckland; c, B Stone.
Class 123. - Long Haired (female). - 1st and special (Club Medal). Mrs. Vallance; 2nd, Messrs. Woodhead and Deighton; 3rd, Miss G. E. Oliver; vhc, Miss B. F. M. Hart; hc, Mrs, H. P. Thompson.
Class 124. - Kittens (any variety). Under six months old. - 1st, W Foreman; 2nd, Mrs Guy; 3rd,O Osborne; vhc, S Springett.
Class 125. - Selling class (any variety). Price not to exceed 15s. - 1st, T Weightman (Persian female); 2nd, 3rd, and vhc. G H _Nutt (tortoise-shells and black male); hc, Mrs Yarborough (2, long-haired white); c, C S Gough.
Local Classes. (Open to anyone residing within a radius of seven miles of Bury.) Class 145. - Cats, any variety (neuter cats excluded). - 1st, Miss E Gorey (long hair male); 2nd, Mrs Flack (black male); 3rd, W Sneezum; vhc, W Gough; hc, C S Gough.
Special Prizes. Cats. 12. - Bronze medal presented by the National Cat Club for the best cat in the show, the property of a member of the National Cat Club.

GRAVESEND FANCIERS’ CLUB SHOW Gravesend Reporter, North Kent and South Essex Advertiser, 18th January 1890
On Wednesday last, a grand show of poultry, pigeons, rabbits, cage birds and cavies was held under the auspices of the club, at the Bat and Ball, but owing to the absence of a large hall in the town sufficient for the purpose, the entries were, for the most part, of necessity limited to members, only the selling classes and those for cats and cavies being open to all England . . . The cat classes were an entirely new feature in the club’s exhibition, but the collection was a very grand one, several of the Crystal Palace winners being present; in this department the show was well supported by the National Cat Club. The special prize for the best cat in the show was awarded to Mr A.A. Clarke’s white Persian Tom, wonderful in coat, frill and mane. Mr Terry won the special in the local classes with a very nice pair of brown tabby kittens. The judging was entrusted to Mr G.H. Billett jun.
Cats. Class 57 – short haired male – 1, H.S. Davis; 2, Mrs Herring; 3, H.Y. Akerman.
Class 58 – short haired female – 1, Mrs Herring; 2, Miss F. Moore; 3, Miss J. Apps.
Class 59 – long haired male - 1 and special, A.A. Clarke; 2, Mrs Vallance; 3, Mrs Herring.
Class 60 – long haired female – 1 and 2, Miss Moore; 3, Mrs Vallance.
Class 61 – kittens, under six months – 1, J. Weightman; 2 and special, Mrs A. Terry; 3, R.W. Cornutt.
Class 62 – local, any variety or sex – 1, T.A. Mummery; 2, J. Peppercorn; 3, F. Briggs; extra 3, Mr Glue.
A large number of exhibits were commended, highly commended, or very highly commended, but these are necessarily omitted from want of space.

GRAVESEND FANCIERS’ SHOW Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser, 21st January 1890
Each quarter they hold a show among themselves, and to celebrate every anniversary of the club’s existence they throw a large number of classes open to the United Kingdom. This annual event took place on Thursday and yesterday (Friday) [. . .] The attendance of visitors was very gsod throughout the day. The following is the Schedule of Prizes:
CATS. Judge, Mr G. H. Billet, jun. First prize 15s., second 10s., third 5s. CATS. Judge, Mr G. H. Billet, jun. First prize 15s., second 10s., third 5s. All classes but one were open to the United Kingdom. [The prize listing is different]
Short haired male – 1, S.H. Davis; 2, Mrs Herring (Lee); 3, Miss Aps (Epsom).
Short haired female – 1, Mrs Herring; 2, Miss Moore (Beckenham); 3, Miss Apps.
Long haired male - 1 and medal, A.A. Clarke; 2, Mrs Vallance (Sittingbourne).
Long haired female – 1 and 2, Miss Moore; 3, Mrs Vallance.
Kittens, single or more, any variety, under six months – 1, J. Wrightman (Lewisham); 2 and special, Mrs Terry (The Hill, Northfleet); 3, R.W. Cornutt Norwood).
Local class, any variety or sex, open to five miles radius of Gravesend, and members – 1, T.A. Mummery; 2, Peppercorn; 3, F. Briggs; extra 3, Mr Glue.
Special prize, the National Cat Club’s bronze medal, for the best cat exhibited by member of the N.C.C. - A.A. Clarke.
Special prize, 7s 6d., given by the Gravesend Fanciers’ Club, for best cat or kittens in the show, exhibited by a member – Mrs Terry.

DERBY AND COUNTY RABBIT SOCIETY. ANNUAL SHOW. Derby Daily Telegraph, 8th April 1890
The second All England Rabbit, Cavy, and Homer Show in connection with the Derby and County Rabbit Society was held this (Tuesday) afternoon the Temperance Hall, and attracted a large attendance. [. . .] For the first time in Derby prizes were awarded for cats, and although the committee had some fears as to the success the venture, owing to the season of the year being rather an unfavourable one for "pussy," the entries were particularly strong, there being upwards of 70 in the six classes, including cats which have carried all before them at different shows and down the country. They proved a great source of attraction, and it is to be hoped that cats will not be left out future local shows. [Judges] Cats - Miss M. Gresham, Surrey (secretary,| National Cat Club).

CATS (Open to all England). Class 31 - Short-haired he cats, 1 and special Mrs. T. Sugden, Chorley: 2 Mrs. L. Herring, Lee, Kent; 3 W. A. Carnal, Shrewsbury; 4 Mr. Evan Yates, Darwin-terrace.
Class 32 - Short-haired she cats. 1 Mr. R. T. Babb, Penge; 2 Mrs. J. Wilson, Hull: 3 Miss C. C. Mayhew, South Norwood; 4 Mrs. Hatfield, London.
Class 33 - Long-haired he cats, 1, bronze and silver medals, Mr. Wm. Dyer, Liverpool; 2 and 4 Miss P. Moore,; 3 Mr. R. T. Babb.
Class 34 - Long-haired she cats, 1 Miss F. Moore; Mr. C. Steains, Southport: 3 Mrs. K. Vallance, Sittingbourne; 4 Mrs. C. Heslop, Darlington.
Class 35 - Neuter cats, any variety, 1 Mr. W. Dyver; 2 Mr. P. B. Simpson, Borrowash; Mr. I. Renshaw, Osmaston-road; 4 Mrs. L. Herring.
Class 36 - Kittens, under six months, one or more any variety, 1 and special Mr. C. E. Silk, Enisworth; 2 Mr. G. Lister, Leeds; 3 Mrs. R. Locket, Mill Hill, N.W.; 4 Mrs. L. Herring.
Class 37 - Selling class, any variety, not to exceed 15s., 1 Mr. F. Shipley; 2 Mr. G. Lister, 3 Miss W. Robinson, Boston; 4 Mr. T. Whitehouse, Crounford.
Class 38 - Local class, within a radius of six miles of Derby Market-place, 1 and special, Mr. P. B. Simpson, 2 Mr. Drinkwater, Redshaw-street; 3 Miss G. Hurt, Littleover; 4 Mr. C. Pegg, Pear Tree.

DERBY AND COUNTY RABBIT CLUB SHOW. Derbyshire Times and Chesterfield Herald, 12th April 1890
The second annual exhibition of the Derby and County Rabbit Club was held the Temperance Hall, on Tuesday. In connection therewith was the first Cat Show ever held in Derby. Although I have but scant sympathy for the Romeos and Juliets of the tiles, or with their surroundings and caterwaulings around the water-butt, I confess that a well-conducted cat show, with row upon row of demure and well conducted cats, and playful kittens, goes a great way towards eradicating my antipathy to Grimalkin. I am informed that the new feline department of the exhibition was a great success.

THE DUNDEE DOG AND CAT SHOW. Dundee Evening Telegraph - Thursday 09 October 1890
The entries for the Dundee Dog Cat Show are being received by the Secretary in large numbers, and the show promises to be larger and as good as any one that has yet been held in Dundee. The total number of dogs entered till to-day is 369 but the books will remain open till Monday next. Cats will also be largely represented. The show will be opened tomorrow week by the Right Hon. H. Campbell-Bannerman, M.P.

DUNDEE DOG AND CAT SHOW. Dundee Advertiser, 15th October 1890
The entries for the third show of the Angus and Canine Club have now closed with the grand total of 535 dogs and 53 cats. The dog show will be the largest collection of dogs ever brought together Scotland outside Edinburgh and Glasgow. The exhibits come from all parts Scotland, and many of them are from England. The cat show will also be good one, some of the best in England being entered.

DOG AND CAT SHOW IN DUNDEE. Dundee Evening Telegraph, 17th October 1890
The third annual exhibition of sporting and other dogs held under the auspices of the Angus and Mearns Canine Club, was opened in the Drill Hall, Dundee, today. The entries this year are greatly in excess of those former shows, the numbers being about 540. The Club has this year added a new feature to the exhibition in offering prizes for cats, and a large number these domestic pets have been sent to the show. The exhibits are benched in the Drill Hall in a manner similar to that which proved effective at previous shows, but some difference has been made this year in the arrangement the exhibits, and altogether the hall has a much fuller appearance than was apparent the last show. The small dogs are placed on benches round the walls of the hall, and the large dogs are placed on benches in the centre, while the cages for the cats have been erected at the South-East corner of building, and in such a position as to afford visitors ample opportunity for examining the many beautiful toms and tabbies which are forward.

DUNDEE SHOW. Dundee Advertiser - Saturday 18 October 1890
[From Mr Campbell-Bannerman’s opening speech]: “Those in the town knew comparatively little about them. It was for that reason, knowing the domestic interest taken in cats, that (Mr Leng) suggested that a cat show should be added to the dog show. (Applause.) A beginning had been made, and there was little doubt it would on and become more successful in years to come.”

The poor cats look anything but happy in their comparatively close quarters. Puss does not thrive in solitary confinement, especially when there is added to it the horrors of incessant yelping. She is far more home on tiles. [. . .] The cat show was remarkable success, taking into account the fact that it was tried for the first time this year. Notwithstanding the fact that Mr Campbell-Bannerman passed pussy slightingly over, she received great attention from the visitors during the whole of the day. The most remarkable feature of the collection was the fine coats many of them had, coupled with beautiful markings.

CATS. Toms (Long-Haired:) – 1 Miss Jessie J. Linton, "Duke of Edinburgh"; 2 Mr James Turpin "Dick Turpin"; 3 Mrs Herd, "St Clair Toby": vhc Mr John Anderson, '”Rufus"; Mrs A Bannochie, "King Tom"; hc, Mrs Robertsou. " Bunch"; c., Mr John Stewart, " Tom."
Tabbies (Long haired) 1 and medal - Miss J. B. McDonald " Maraban"; 2 Mr William Mather,"Tibby”; 3 Mrs Herd, "St Clair- Claris"; vhc Miss Walker, “Budge"; hc Mr J. H. Bell, "Nana."
Toms (Short-Haired) - 1 and medal Mr A. Ferguson, "Tom"; 2 Mr John Irving; 3 Mr R T Linton "Physic"; vhc Miss Nellie McMillan. "Tom"; hc Mr John Wilkie, "Tom Wilkie"; c. Mr James Grant, "Tom."
Tabbies (Short Haired) - 1 Mr John Gordon, " Chat"; 2 Miss May Forson, "Toodles”; 3 Miss E. B. Gray, “Pickle": vhc, Mrs Howe, "Murr."
Kittens (long-Haired, under 9 months at date of show) - 1 Mrs Herd, "St Clair,” Miss J. R, McDonald, "Mac" - equal; 2 Miss J. Annan Lang. "Charlie," Mr D. Milne, "Metchley Wonder” -equal; 3 Miss C. Y. R. Lang, "Charlie," Miss Jessie L. Linton, kitten 3 months old – equal; vhc Miss Elizabeth D. Mltchell "Greythrums”; Mr. Wm. Ballingall, "Tom'; Mr L. K. Stevenson. "The General"; Mr Wm. Stewart, "Darkest Africa"; J. H. Bell "Bluto”; hc, Miss J E McDonald, "Minnie”; Mr J. H. Bell, "Lane"; Mr J. H. Bell, "Pinto."
Kittens (Short-Haired, under 9 months of age at date of show) - 1 and medal, Miss G. Weinberg, Tabby kitten; 2 Mr John Irving; 3 Mr. Wm. Whitton, kitten; vhc Miss G. Weinberg, kitten.

[CRYSTAL PALACE CAT SHOW] British Australasian, 16th October 1890
Mr Rosewarne expressed some indignation against the Directors of the Crystal Palace, for compelling the closing of a 'magnificent mining exhibition for nothing better than a Cat show.

CAT SHOW AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE – The Times, October 22, 1890.
The National Cat Show was opened yesterday at the Crystal Palace, and was very largely attended. It is obvious that these show* cannot vary very much in character from year to year; but the present is, nevertheless, remarkable for two or three reasons. In the first place, it is the largest cat show ever held at the Crystal Palace, the entries numbering 547. The authorities have, therefore, been well advised in changing the locality of the show, and it must be admitted that it is far more conveniently situated, as well as far more effective, in its present position in the North Nave than would have been the case had it been relegated to one of the galleries, where it has been customary to hold its predecessors. Another point upon which the management and the secretary (Mr. G. S. Venables) are to be congratulated is the admirable way in which the show has been disinfected. This is always a difficulty with such exhibitions, and on the present occasion it has been completely overcome. There are no very special features in the show itself. The classes are almost all well represented, and, as usual, the cats are the object of much curiosity and solicitude on the part of the visitors. The following exhibitors were awarded special prizes:
For the best short-haired cat in the exhibition (irrespective of class), Mr. H. Young (No. 1);
For the best long-haired cat in the exhibition (irrespective of class), Miss L. Abbott (No. 186);
For the best long-haired cat in the show, Miss L. Abbott (No. 186);
For the best cat in classes 22 and 28, Mrs. H.B. Thompson (No. 197);
For the best pair of self-coloured long-haired kittens, under three months old, in classes 32 and 33, Miss Walker (No. 242);
For the best pair of self-coloured long-haired kittens, between three and six months old, in classes 34 and 35, Mr. R. Taylor (No. 270);
For the best cat in classes 1 to 8 inclusive, Mr. H. Young (No. 1); For the best cat in classes 9 to 18 inclusive, Mrs. H. Young (No. 77);
For the best two kittens in class 19, Mr. G. Lister (No. 122);
For the best cat in classes 20 to 25 inclusive, Miss F. Moore (No. 171);
For the best cat in classes 26 to 31 inclusive, Miss L. Abbott (No. 186);
For the best two kittens in classes 32 to 35 inclusive, Miss Walker (No. 242); for the best cat in classes 37 to 40 inclusive, Mrs. Carr (No. 342);
For the best cat in classes 41 to 44 inclusive, Miss Boddington (No. 356);
For the best cat in classes 45 to 53, class 50 excepted, Mrs. Haycraft J (No. 539).
The show will be continued to-day.

CAT SHOW AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE. London Evening Standard, 22nd October 1890
The Crystal Palace Company's twenty-second National Cat Show was opened yesterday, and, as usual, attracted a great deal of interest. There were between five and six hundred entries, and the animals were exhibited in a marquee at the south end of the Nave. In addition to the money prizes, nine silver medals and other articles were offered by the Company, and several artistically-mounted emu egg vases and cups by Mr. A. A. Clarke, Treasurer of the National Cat Club. Almost without exception, the cats shown were most beautiful and interesting representatives of the tribe, and the variety of their breeds may be judged from the fact that there were no fewer than fifty-four distinct classes. The silver medallists included a superb tortoiseshell, eighteen months old, belonging to Mrs. H. Young; a splendid silver tabby of a little less than six months, owned by the same lady; a couple of short-haired kittens - "Orange" and "Sandy" (the names denoting the colour of the coats) - sent by Mr. G. Lister; a silver tabby, which has taken quite a number of prizes at other shows, sent by Miss F. Moore; and Miss L. Abbott's " Beauty," a cat born in Bombay two years ago, which took a first prize at the Palace last year, and to whose honours were yesterday added a silver medal, a first prize, and Mr. Clarke's special prize of the silver-mounted emu egg. Other silver medallists were Miss Walker's nine-week-old long-haired kittens, which took another of Mr. Clarke's emu egg trophies; Mrs. H. B. Thompson's blue Persian, which has a long list of honours, and which, in addition to the medal, won the third of Mr. Clarke's prizes (the two principal of which have to be won three times before becoming the property of the exhibitor): Mrs. Carr's beautiful Siamese, a buff with dark points; Miss Boddington's long-haired white; and Mrs. Haycraft's black and brown tabby. The only cat shown in the class for weight only was the gelded "Sir Tommy," sent by Mr. Wood, which deserves special notice, as being perhaps one of the most enormous cats ever seen. The judges were Mr. Harrison Weir. Mr. Jenner Weir, and Mr A. A. Clarke, Mr. G. Billett, and Mr. G. H. Billett, jun., and they had no easy task to decide on the merits of the household pets which had been sent from far and near. The show will close this evening.

CAT SHOW IN LONDON. Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser, 22nd October 1890
The 22nd National Cat Show at the Crystal Palace was opened yesterday. There are nearly 550 entries. Mrs. H. Young, of Harrogate, who had 11 entries, exhibited the finest short-haired male tortoiseshell cat, and was awarded a silver medal and three other prizes; Mr. G. Lister, Harewood, near Leeds, silver medal and first prize for the best couple of short-haired kittens; Miss F. Moore, Beckenham, silver medal and first prize for the best long-haired male silver tabby; Miss L. Abbott, Brockley, silver medal, special, and first prizes for the best long pure white female cat, the same lady being also awarded the challenge vase (which has to be won three times) for the best cat in the whole show.

NATIONAL CAT SHOW AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE. Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 22nd October 1890
The twenty-second annual cat show was opened at the Crystal yesterday. There are a fair number of entries from the northern counties, and among these, from some reason or other, Darlington occupies a conspicuous place. Local awards are as under:
Short Haired He Cats - Tortoiseshell - 1 and silver medal, Mrs. H. Young, Harrogate.
Brown Tabby – 1,. T. Hardy, Darlington; 2, F. Auckland, Goole.
Blue or Silver - 2, Mrs. H. Young, Harrogate.
Spotted Tabby - 1, Mrs. H. Young, Harrogate
Other Varieties – 1, Mrs. H. Young, Harrogate ; 2 Mrs. C. Heslop, Darlington.
Short Haired She Cats – Tortoiseshell - 2. J. Wood. Darlington. very highly commanded, Mrs. E. M. Merritt, Beverley; highly commended, Mrs. M. A. Welsby, Southport.
Tortoiseshell, white - Very highly commended, C. C. Parkin, Hillsborough, Leeds.
Brown Tabby - 1. F. Auckland, Goole.
Blue or -Silver Tabby - 1 and silver medal, Mrs. H. Young, Harrogate.
Red Tabby - Very highly commended, T. Wade, Leeds; highly commended. K. Hutchinson, Darlington.
Other Varieties – 1, Mrs. H. Young, Harrogate.
Short-haired Kittens - 1 and silver medal, G. Lister, Harewood; 2, G. Piercy. Darlington.
Long-haired He Cats, pure white – 2, Mrs H. Warner, Northallerton.
Black – 1, Mrs H. Warner, Northallerton,
Brown Marked Tabby – 3, Miss Southam, Blrkdale; 3, Miss Jeff, Rotherham.
Blue or silver Tabby - Very highly commended, Mrs. Yarborough, Doncaster.
Other Varieties - 2, H. Young, Harrogate.
Long-haired She Cats, pure white - 3. Mrs. H. Warner, Northallerton. The 1st prize, silver medal, special and challenge vase was taken in this class Miss L. Oliver.
Black – 1, Mrs. H. Warner, Northallerton.
Blue - 2, T. Young, Darlington.
Brown or Red Tabby – 1, Miss Bloomfield, Moortown, Leeds.
Blue or Silver Tabby – 1, Miss F. Moore, Leeds.
Long-haired Kittens - 1 and special, R. Taylor, Darlington; 3, F. Deighton, Shipley; very highly commended, Messrs Wardell & Downs, Stockton on-Tees, and K. Hutchinson, Darlington.
Long-haired Tabby Cat - 1, A. J. Forrest, Burnley; 3, S. Wilkinson, Fosdyke.
Long haired Cat, other varieties - Very highly commended - Mrs H. Warner, Northallerton.
Tabby - 3, Mrs R. Risbey, West Hartlepool.
Any other colour – 1,. J. Watson, Knaresborough.
Shorthaired Kittens, any colour - 1, J. Watson, Knaresborough; highly commended. W. Welford, Hartlepool.
Long-haired Cat, any colour - Very highly commended, J. Bird, Darlington.

CAT SHOW AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE. Morning Post, 22nd October 1890
Lovers of the "harmless, necessary cat," who did not attend the 22d show which opened at the Crystal Palace yesterday, will do well to pay a visit before this evening, when the exhibition closes. There are nearly 550 cages, containing a collection of feline pets to meet every variety of taste, in point both of size and colour, and the crowds which inspected them yesterday were not sparing of remarks expressive of admiration and envy. Besides the ordinary class prizes there were a number of special awards, including silver medals and pieces of plate given by the Palace Company. The honours of the show go to Mrs. H. Young, of Harrogate, who sends 11 cats and wins five first prizes, two silver medals, and one special prize, all in the short-haired classes. Miss F. Moore, of Beckenham, takes three firsts for cats of the long-haired variety, in which classes Mrs. H. Warner, of Northallerton, secures a couple of firsts. There are also special sections for cats belonging to working men. A heroine of many shows, a blue Persian named Winks, who has taken already three firsts and the challenge vase at the Crystal Palace last year, now adds two more to her long list of honours, securing a first prize and a special award. She is the property of Mrs. H. B. Thompson, of Islington. The show, all round, is of excellent quality, especially amongst the Persians and the cats whose points are size and weight.

CAT SHOW AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE. London Daily News, 22nd October 1890
The Crystal Palace Company's twenty-second great national Cat Show was opened yesterday, and is larger by some five-and-twenty exhibits than any of its predecessors. There are fifty-four classes, and five hundred and forty-seven entries. The judges were Mr. Harrison Weir, Mr. J. Jenner Weir, Mr. A. A. Clarke, Mr. George Billett, and Mr. G. H. Biilett. Among the short-haired he-cats, first prizes were taken by Mrs. H. Young's Nemo (tortoiseshell), Mr. J. Hardy’s Jammy (brown tabby), Miss Frances' Bobby (silver grey tabby), Mr. W. Letts' Joe (red tabby), Mr. R. T. Babb's Gem (spotted tabby), Miss P. Bowling's Smut (black), Mr. J. Childe's Bob (Manx), and Mrs. H. Young's Rufus (red ticked). Short- haired she cats taking first prizes were Mr. Martin's Tibb, Mrs. Harris’s Peggy, Mr. F. Auckland's Tib, Mrs. H. Young’s Shelley, Miss Mayhew's Darling, Mr. R . T. Babb's Tiddles, Mrs. P. Cooper's Polly, Miss M. A. Wellman's Minnie, Mr. G. Long's Jumie, and Mr. G. Lister's Orange and Sandy.

There were some keen competitions in the classes f or long-haired. cats, and among the cat owners taking first prizes were Miss Bullpitt, Miss Simpson, Miss E. Hemming, Miss F. Moore, Miss L. Abbott, Mrs. H. B. Thompson, Miss Bloomfield, Miss Walker, and Mr. R. Taylor. One class was "for weight only," and the first prize was taken by the only entry, Mrs. Mood's Sir Tommy, a great animal eight years old, which has taken the prize for weight on previous occasions. For short-haired Gelder cats, awards were taken by Mrs. R. Scott's Fluff, Mr..T. Weightman's Samson, Miss Stuart's Toby, and Mrs. Carr's Tom; and for long-haired Gelder cats by Miss A. Coulson's Tim, Miss Boddington's Ba Ba, Mr. A. J. Forrest's Thomas, and Miss F. Moore's Ephimbo. A number of the prizes were offered for cats belonging to working men, and in these classes there was no lack of competitors of merit. Beyond the ordinary awards, nine medals were competed for, as well as a number of special prizes, some of which were given by the Crystal Palace Company, and some by Mr. A. A. Clarke, treasurer to the National Cat Club. During the morning, a number of sales were effected. The show will remain open today.

CATS AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE. Globe, 22nd October 1890
In comparison with previous exhibitions, the Cat Show opened yesterday at the Crystal Palace is somewhat larger, and certainly quite as attractive. The feline pets displayed in competition are of every conceivable class, from the proud Angora to the common backyard genus, and many are really remarkable for their marking and colouring. Most persons are totally ignorant of the “points” of a cat, regarding the animal only as a necessary nuisance, yet the present exhibition proves conclusively that all London cats should not be condemned, even though the majority are disturbers of midnight peace. Of course, at the Crystal Palace, as at all other places where cats congregate, the bard's assertion that “Let Hercules himself do what he may, the cat will mew,” is practically illustrated by hundreds of feline mouths; but the plaintive notes are not unmusical, and those who attend the show will find much that is interesting among the exhibits. The entries, which number nearly 600, include Persians, Manxes, long-haired and short-haired of every breed, from the patrician pure white to the prowling tabby. One the best cats in the show is “Beauty,” a white, long-haired animal, belonging to Miss L. Abbot, which took first prize at last year's exhibition. This year the judges, besides bestowing the same honour upon it, have awarded it a silver medal, the challenge vase presented by Mr. A. A. Clarke, and also the special prize offered by the Palace Company.

Among the short-haired cats, the sleek tortoiseshell Nemo, the property of Mrs. H. Young, has won a silver medal, as well as first prize and also a special prize. A strangely-marked pet, which attracts a good deal of attention, is the Siamese Tom, belonging to Mrs. Carr. It is buff, with dark points, and although a very uncommon-looking animal it has been successful in gaining a silver medal and the first prise in its class. There are very few entries of black Persians, which may be accounted for by the comparative rarity of the species, but Miss A. Coulson’s Tim, which for several years has been a prominent feature of the show, has been awarded first honours. There are not many white short-haired cats, but that of Mr. T. Weightman is of a pure colour, and thoroughly deserves the prize awarded it. Smoke and blue Persians are numerous, although these varieties are seldom seen in England, the best in the blue class being Winks, the property of Mrs. H. B. Thompson, to whom a silver medal is awarded. The brown, red, blue and silver long-haired tabbies are mostly animals of merit, and the tortoiseshells of the same variety are fairly numerous class.

The number of kittens shown appears slightly in excess of previous years, and for the two best longhaired six months old, without markings, the first prize is awarded to Mr. R. Taylor. As may be imagined, the majority of the cats entered by working men are of the Grimalkin order, with fierce-whiskered tabbies predominating. Although several are plump, well-cared for animals which have deservedly gained prizes, many are absolutely without any merit beyond perhaps commendable capacity for mousing, and an aggravating proclivity for prowling in neighbours’ gardens. The show, which remains open until tonight, is, however, well worth visit.

[CRYSTAL PALACE] LOCAL PRIZE WINNER Howdenshire Gazette, 24th October 1890
The twenty second annual cat show was opened at the Crystal Palace, London, on Tuesday. Mr. F. Auckland, of Goole, secured the second prize in the class for short-haired he-cats (brown tabby); and the first prize in the class for short-haired she-cats (brown tabby).

[CRYSTAL PALACE CAT SHOW] THE NATURALIST. VARIATIONS IN THE CAT. Field, 25th October 1890
The Annual Cat Show at the Crystal Palace, which took place this week, affords an opportunity of investigating the progress that has been made in producing or intensifying variations in the domestic cat during the score of years the show has been established. In one direction there has certainly been a decided progress. On the occasion of the first show, fancy cats were so little thought of, that Mr Wilson, at that time naturalist to the Palace, told me he had to make up the number of entries by exhibiting some of the numerous cats kept in the building as rat catchers, and showing them in the names of the employes; whilst at the present time the "cat fancy" is in the ascendant. We have not only a National Cat Club, but a cats' house - for boarding the animals during their owners' absence - which we are told is supported by "sympathising subscribers;” but the proposal for a cat and cage-bird necropolis, which was gravely started by a deceased bone-setter, and supported by various titled personages, proved too great an absurdity for the public, and reached no farther than the issue of the prospectus. There is, therefore, little chance of the remains of our favourites being ground into manure for the benefit of the inhabitants of some yet uncivilised island a few thousands of years hence, as recently happened to the cats entombed by the ancient Egyptians at Beni Hassan. Nevertheless, the cat fancy progresses. Six hundred animals of the different varieties of Fells domesticus were on view at Sydenham on Tuesday and Wednesday last, where they were arranged in some fifty classes, and competed for 150 prizes. This large number of classes exceeds that of the known varieties, and was formed by separating the sexes and ages of the animals, and giving a duplicate set of prizes to the cats of the proletarians.

The animals were arranged primarily into short-haired and longhaired; those in each group being shown in classes according to sex, age, and colour. The chief self-colours - to borrow a term from the florists' vocabulary - are black, white, and smoky tint, by courtesy called blue. The striped cats - termed tabbies - are divided into those with brown ground colour, those with a light or "silver" ground, and the sandy, or "red" tabbies. There are also classes for such as have the stripes broken up into spots. The tortoiseshell offers some singular phenomena to the naturalist - in the tortoiseshell without white the colours are mingled black and reddish sandy. She tortoiseshell cats are not uncommon, but males are of extreme rarity, and consequently of considerable pecuniary value. In the tortoiseshell and white the colours are in much stronger and larger patches, and more distinctly defined. This marking prevails in both sexes. As a show cat, a tortoiseshell tom would be a great acquisition, only one having been on view during the whole of the Palace shows. Various attempts have been made to produce the variety by careful selection of parents. The result of one of these experiments, which was by courtesy called tortoiseshell, was shown at the Palace - a dark, badly coloured grizzle, showing that much more careful experimenting must be had recourse to if the desired result is to be obtained. That this can be accomplished there can be no doubt; for, a few years since, sandy or "red" tabby females were exceedingly rare, but, by careful selection they have been bred, and at the show no less than six specimens were exhibited.

The Siamese breed, dun in colour, with all the extremities, nose, ears, feet, and tail black, has become much less definitely marked than when first imported. The long-haired cats of various colours - which are usually termed Persian or Angora, after the place from whence they are generally obtained - are remarkable, not only for the length of the hair, but also from the fact that in many there is incomplete development of the sense organs. The eyes are blue, like those of a kitten before being opened; and in many, but not all, the internal ear is correspondingly undeveloped, and the animal consequently deaf. [. . .] The exact history of the long-haired Persian is not recorded. It probably was derived from an animal in which a natural variation occurred, which was valued and carefully bred from. Long hair is not uncommon in the Felidae. [. . .] W. B. TEGETMEIER.

THE CRYSTAL PALACE CAT SHOW. Field, 8th November 1890
Sir, - Having read Mr Tegetmeier's notice of the last cat show at the Crystal Palace, I should like to make a few observations with regard to it. He states that at the first Cat Show at the Crystal Palace Mr Wilson had great difficulty in getting a show together, and was obliged to have recourse to some of the departmental cats to make up. This was so, and as I was the originator of the show, and also worked to get entries, I can give the cause of the difficulty. It was not so much that there were not good cats then, but neither I nor he could induce the owners to send them, they saying, in most cases that the cats would knock themselves to pieces against the wires of the cages in their efforts to escape, &c. When I sent my own silver tabby (not for competition) l was much afraid that she would so injure herself, and both Mr Wilson and myself were much surprised at the quiet way in which the cats resigned themselves to their fate. I may add that there were quite as good longhaired cats kept then as now, and they were generally called French or Paris cats. Perhaps this last was a corruption of the word Persian.

As regards the Siamese cats, to which Mr Tegetmeter refers as losing their markings from being bred here, I think, possibly, he was led into error by seeing a clouded chocolate-coloured Siamese she cat. This is the cat which I have noticed, and about which I had much correspondence in reference to my book "Our Cats," and in the course of which I learned, and which I set forth, that there was this colour in Siam as an independent breed from the drab colour with black points, and It was very rare, and of equal, if not of more value than the preceding. The specimen shown at the Palace, I believe, was imported direct from Siam. I also learned there was a third and larger breed.

As regards the drab or fawn breed, I have not myself seen any deterioration in the markings to those bred here. There is much variation in the imported specimens, some being deeper in the black markings than others, but I am apt to think, if we can acclimatise them, which is a doubtful matter, so many dying, that with our careful matching we shall improve the colouring rather than not. [. . .] There were several new shades of colour shown at the last Crystal Palace Show, both in the long and the short haired varieties, which were exceedingly interesting to both the naturalist and cat fancier. The show also was so large that no doubt exists that the breeding of beautiful cats is now becoming the fashion. HARRISON WEIR. Sevenoaks, Kent, Nov. 1.

THE CAT SHOW AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE. Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 24th October 1890
The cat show at the Crystal Palace on Tuesday was a curious spectacle. Each feline was in a separate cage, which, being left to the Palace authorities was comfortably littered with clean straw, and provided with a tin saucer of milk. But evidently decoration was at the option of the owners, for it was observed that several were most sumptuously lodged. One cage was hung round with pale blue curtains, and its inmate, a splendid white Persian, reposed on a cushion of satin and lace. Others contained cushions and rugs of various hues, all seemingly selected with a view to setting off to the best advantage the animate fox which they were put.

CRYSTAL PALACE CAT SHOW Beckenham Journal, 25th October 1890
The twenty-second national cat show was opened at the Crystal Palace on Tuesday afternoon and quite sustained the character of these annual displays. About 550 cats were exhibited in comfortable cages, which occupied a large portion of the nave. There was a good list of prizes and a number of silver medals and other trophies. The show remained open on Wednesday and was well patronised.

CRYSTAL PALACE CAT SHOW North Star (Darlington), 23rd October 1890
Mrs. H. Warner, or Northallerton, took two first prizes for cats of the long-haired variety at the cat show at Crystal Palace on Tuesday.

CAT SHOW AT CRYSTAL PALACE North Star (Darlington), 25th October 1890
In addition to those already recorded in the ‘North Star,’ the following local exhibitors at this show took prizes: - Brown - 1, J Hardy, Darlington. Any class - 2, C Heslop, Darlington. Blue - 2, T Young Darlington. Tortoiseshell - 2, J Wood, Cockerton. Brown - Very highly commended, J Bird, Cockerton. Short-haired kitten - 2, G Piercy, Darlington. Long-haired kitten - 1, R Taylor.

CRYSTAL PALACE CAT SHOW. South London Press, 25th October 1890
The Crystal Palace Company's twenty-second annual Cat Show was held Tuesday and Wednesday, it being the collection of our feline pets ever brought together. There were 547 entries, divided into 54 classes and they made a goodly show in a large marquee in the north nave of the Palace. Animals were sent from all parts of the country to the exhibition; but the South London entries were very numerous, and took many prizes. The special prize for the best long-haired cot the show was taken Miss L. Abbott, of Brockley, and the prize for the heaviest cat (25 lb.) was taken by Mrs. Moody, of Camberwell. The show attracted a large number of visitors on both days. The judges were Messrs. Harrison Weir, J. Jenner Weir, A. A. Clark. G. Billett, and G. H. Billett, and their task was by no means an easy one. The following is a complete list of South London exhibitors, with the awards gained by them:
Miss L. Abbott, 61, Cranfield-road, 1st and three special prizes, Class 24- pure white.
Mr. Adams, 35, Anerley Vale, Norwood, commended, Class 47 – tabby.
Mr. R Agate, 96 Woodbine Grove, Penge, very highly commended, Class 50 – short-haired kittens.
Mrs. Alexander, 29, Oakfield-road, very highly commended, Class 47- tabby.
Mrs. Alexandra, 23, George-street, Gipsy Hill, highly commended, Class 47 - tabby.
Miss Anders, 33, Peak Hill Gardena, Sydenham, very highly commended, Class 7 - Manx.
Mr. T. Anderson, The Mayblossom, Crystal Palace Station-road, Upper Norwood.
Miss Andrews, Yarrow Stables, Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, highly commended, Class 50 – short-haired kittens.
Mrs. J. C. Angier, Blenheim Lodge, Eltham-road, Lee, highly commended, Class 23 – brown or red tabby.
Mrs. T. A. Arthur, 1, Oak Villas, Gipsy-road, West Norwood.
Mrs. Attfield, 59, Albert-road. South Norwood, very highly commended, 47 - tabby.
Mr. R. Babb, 1, Laurel Grove, Penge, 1st, Class 14 - spotted tabby.
Mr. Bache, 13, Chapel-road, West Norwood.
Mr. W. Baker, 51, Pridham-road, Thornton Heath.
Mrs. Barnes, Furze-road, Thornton Heath, 3rd, Class 40 - white.
Mr. H. C. Baxter, 11, Westow-street, Upper Norwood, 2nd, Class 39 - black, or black and white.
Mr. B. Bedward, 12, Belvedere-road, Upper Norwood, highly commended, Class 48 - black.
Mrs. Bedward, Tudor House, Belvedere-road, Upper Norwood, very highly commended, Class 39 - black, or black and white.
Mrs. A. W. Bernan, 28, Dartmouth-road, Forest Hill, very highly commended, Class 40 – red tabby and white.
Miss L. Berridge, 50, Ondine-road, East Dulwich.
Mr. W. H. Billings, 18, Crystal Terrace, Oxford-road, Upper Norwood, 3rd, Class 45 - black and white.
Mrs. Binckes, Hillside, Overhill-road, Dulwich, 3rd, Class 14 - spotted tabby.
Mr. G. Bird, 5, Bradford-road, Wells-road, Sydenham, 3rd, Class 6 - black.
Miss A. Bowling, Central Hill, Norwood.
Miss P. Bowling, Central Hill, Norwood, 1st, Class 6 - black.
Mr. C. Bowthorpe, 153, High-street, West Norwood, 2nd, Class 2 - brown tabby.
Mr. H. Breeden, 21, Freke-road, Lavender Hill, Wandsworth, 3rd, Class 44 - blue and silver.
Miss D. E. Bretherton, The Elms, Westgate-road, Beckenham.
Miss A. Brigden, Crown Hill, Norwood, very highly commended, Class 7 - Manx.
Miss A. Brunker, Grosvenor Lodge, Colby-road, Gipsy Hid, 2nd, Class 15 - black, or black and white.
Mrs. C. A. Bubble, 162, Hamilton-road, West Norwood.
Miss Buckingham, 1, Colby-road, Gipsy Hill, commended, Class 19 - kittens, tabbies.
Mr. W. Bulford, 21, Dallas-road, Wells-road, Sydenham.
Mr. J. Bull, 48, Maple-road, Penge, highly commended, Class 40 – tabby.
Miss Bullpitt, Whitley House, Aaerley.road, 1st, Class 2- pure white.
Mr. H. G. Bunn, 28, Sainsbury-road, Upper Norwood.
Mrs. J. Burgees, Surrey Mews, Hamilton-road, West Norwood, very highly commended, Class 52 - dark tabby.
Mrs. J. Butler, Beechview, 194, Croydon-road, Anerley.
Mrs. A. Byford, 22, Hanover-street, Sydenham, Class 46 – tabby and white.
Mr. R. R. Cannon, 15, Anerley-road,
Mrs. Carr, 5, Trewsbury-road, Sydenham, 1st and silver model, Class 40 - Siamese.
Mr. W, Chance, 271, Stansted-road, Forest Hill.
Mrs. De Cbapeauronze, Grovehurst, Dulwich Wood Park.
Mr. E. Chambers, 30, Burnt Ash-road, Lee.
Mr. E. Chessex, 3. The Terrace, Farquhar-road, Upper Norwood, highly commended, Class 52 – dark tabby.
Mr. J. Chessex, Refreshment Department, Crystal Palace.
Mr. J. Childes, Blackheath, 1st, Class 7 – Manx; 2nd, Class 17 - Manx.
Mr. D. L. Chiniuyah, 6, Westow-street, Upper Norwood, 1st, Class 48 - black.
Miss M. Chuter, Romany-road, West Norwood, 3rd, Class 52 - tabby.
Mrs. Clarke, 55, Raleigh-road, Penge, very highly commended, Class 45 - black and white.
Mrs. Clifford, 15, Belvedere-road, Upper Norwood, highly commended, Class 19 - Manx.
Mr. V. Clutton, 51, Loughhorough-road, Briston.
Miss M. Cockerton, Castleman, Dafforne-road, Balham.
Mrs. Colget, Hamilton-road, West Norwood.
Mrs. Congerton, 5, Palace-road, Anerley, 1st, Class43 - black and white.
Mr T. Coleman, 113, Wells-road, Sydenham, very highly commended, Class 52 - black.
Mr. E. W. Cornutt, 50, Anerley-road.
Miss A. Coulson, Enfield House, Anerley-road, 1st Class 41 - black Persian.
Miss Cristall, Bramley Villa, Bramley Hill, Croydon, 2nd, Class 42 - Persian.
Mrs. Cross, 1, Berrldge-roiul, Gipsy Hill.
Mr. H. Daniels, 16, Soutlhwark-street, Borough, very highly commended, Class 40 – short-haired cat.
Mr. E. Davidson, 10, Prospect-road, Wells-road, Sydenham.
Miss J.E. Davis. 23, Barnfield-road, Upper Norwood.
Mrs. Dempster, 26, Hugh’s-road, Anerley.
Mr. C. Dickinson, 13, Carlton-road, Dulwich, highly commended, Class 50-tortoiseshell.
Mr. F. H. Dickson, Brunswick Parade, Norwood.
Miss Dobson, Abbotsford, Hawk-road, Upper Norwood.
Mr. F. H. Dow, 124, Hithy Greeen-lane, Lewisham,
Miss Eagle, 22, Palace-road, Upper Norwood, very highly commended, Class 52 - red tabby.
Miss Eberwein, 146, Gipsy Hill, Upper Norwood, commended, Class 15 - black.
Mr, Thomas Eels. 16, Woodland Hill, Upper Norwood.
Mrs. A. Elliott, 173, Hamilton-road, West Norwood.
Mrs J. Emery, 141, Hamilton-road, West Norwood.
Mrs, Emmens, Anerley Vale, Upper Norwood.
Mrs. Everest, 97, Romany-road, West Norwood.
Mr. T. D. Fanning, 52, Palace-road, Upper Norwood, highly commended, Class 50 - short-haired kittens.
Mrs. Fisher, 51, George-street. Upper Norwood, highly commended, Class 50 - short-haired kittens.
Mr. W. H. Fisher, 98, Woodland-road, Upper Norwood, 3rd, Class 48 - black.
Mr. Fobbs, 31, Lavender-road, Clapham Junction.
Mr. F. W, Ford, Grangewood, South Norwood Hill, 3rd, Class 18.
Miss Frances, 138, Gipsy Hill, Upper Norwood, 1st, Class 3 - silver grey.
Miss C. Freeman, 7, Oaksford Avenue, Sydenham, 2nd, Class 47 - tabby.
Mrs. Catherine Freeman, Meadow-place, South Lambeth-road, 3rd, Class 10 – tortoiseshell and white.
Mrs. Garrett, 41, Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, highly commended, Class 50 - short-haired kittens.
Mr. Garratt, 41, Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, highly commended, Class 50 - short-haired kittens.
Mr. C. E. Gessey, 32, Oxford-road, Norwood, commended, Class 44 – brown tabby and whiute.
Mrs. C. E. Gessey, 32, Oxford-road, Norwood.
Miss A. Gibbens, York House, Norwood-road, Herne Hill, 2nd Class 16 - white.
Mrs Gidney, 18, Camden Hill-road, Norwood.
Mr. E. Gower, Finch's Stables, Westow Hill, Upper Norwood.
Mr. G. Green, Lawrie Park. Sydenham, very highly commended, Class 49 - tortoiseshcll and white.
Mrs Green, 93, Hamilton-road, West Norwood.
Mr. W. Gutteridge, 8, Dallas-road, Sydenham, commended, Class 37 - dark tabby.
Mrs. Hallum (care of R.T. Babb), 1, Laurel Grove, Penge.
Mrs. T. G. Hammond, 4, Croydon-road, Penge.
Miss Hands, 14, Bradford-road, Sydenham, 1st, Class 46 – tabby and white.
Mr. E. Hands, 14, Bradford-road, Sydenham.
Miss Harrison, 1, The Facade, Brockley-lane.
Miss M. Harvey, Laurel Cottage, Eagle Hill, Upper Norwood.
Miss T. Harvey, Laurel Cottage, Eagle Hill, Upper Norwood.
Mrs. Harvey, 26, Romney-road, West Norwood, very highly commended, Class 46 – Manx.
Miss Hawkins, 156, Woodland-road, Upper Norwood.
Mr. G. Hawkins, 156, Woodland-road, Upper Norwood.
Mrs. Haycroft, 5, Farnham Royal, Upper Kennington-lane Vauxhall, 1st and silver medal, Class 53 – best long-haired cat.
Mr. A. Head, 26a, Wingford-road, Brixton Hill.
Mr. F. Herridge, gardener, 19, West View, Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood.
Mrs. Herring, Lestock House, Lee, 2nd, Class 14 - spotted tabby; very highly commended, Class 18; 3rd, Class 25 – brown or red tabby; commended Class 30 – blue or silver tabby; 2nd Class 43 – tabby; very highly commended, Class 44 – long-haired.
Mrs. Hills. 74, Woodbine Grove, Penge.
Mr. H. Hobbs, 148, Moffatt-road, Thornton Heath, commended, Class 51 - tabby and white.
Miss E. Hodge, Rockbourne, Fox Hill, Upper Norwood.
Mrs. W. G. Hodges, 2, Thornton Villas, Thornton Heath, commended, Class 39, black, or black and white.
Mr. J. Howard, 34, Woodland Hill, Upper Norwood.
Mr. VV. H. Howard, 8, Landor-road, Clapham-rod, 2nd, Class 21 - black.
Mrs. V. Howship, 9, Carberry-road, Westow-street, Upper Norwood, very highly commended, Class 44 – long-haired cat.
Mr. T. Hughes. 12. Trenholme-road, Anerley.
Mrs. Hunt, 120, Hamilton-road, West Norwood, highly commended, Class 50 - short-haired kittens.
Mrs. W. M. Hunt, Berwyn, Amberley-road, Sydenham, two commended, Class 32 - blue Persians.
Mrs. J. Hurst, 206, Livingstone-road, Thornton Heath, 2nd, Class 49.
Mr. George Hutchins, Thicket Hotel, 75, Anerley-road, 2nd, Class 27 - black.
Mrs. J. Irwin, 335, Milkwood-road, Herne Hill.
Miss S. Jackson, Ireleigh, Gipsy-road, West Norwood.
Mrs. A. H. Jackson, Mayfield, Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, 2nd, Class 40 - pure-bred Siamese.
Mrs. Jackson, Beulah House Stables, Beulah Hill, very highly commended, Class 51 - brown tabby and white.
Mrs. James, 164, Hamilton-road, West Norwood, highly commended, Class 50 - short-haired kittens.
Mrs. Jayne, Church-road, Upper Norwood, highly commended, Class 47 - tabby.
Miss Jerome, 87, Woodland-road, Upper Norwood.
Mr. H. Johnson, 1, St. Germain's Villas, Lewisham, 2nd, Class 1 - tortoiseshell and white.
Mrs. C. Korek, 207, Brockley-road, Brockley.
Miss Lawrence, 22, Palace-road, Upper Norwood, highly commended, Class 52 - blue tabby,
Miss A, Lellyett, Valentine Villa, South Norwood.
Mrs. Letts, 37, Moffatt-road, Thornton Heath, highly commended, Class 49 - tortoiseshell white.
Mr. Letts, 150, Livingstone-road, Thornton Heath, highly commended, Class 47 – tabby.
Mr. W. Letts, The Stables, 5, Anerley-road, Upper Norwood, 1st, Class 4 - red tabby.
Mr. G. Long, 144, Romany-road, West Norwood, 1st, Class 17 - Manx.
Miss M. M. Luff, 11, Rowland Grove, Wells-road, Sydenbam, highly commended. Class 48 - black.
Mrs. J. L. Manzie, 33, Trinity-road, Penge, 1st, Class 52 - tabby and white.
Mrs. Martin, Ribblesdale Stables, Crystal Palace Park-road, very highly commended, Class 52 - tabby and white.
Mr. Martin, Ribblesdale Stables, Crystal Palace Park-road, 1st, Class 9 - tortoiseshell.
Mrs. M. Mason, Droxford Villa, Underhill-road, Dulwich.
Miss Maxwell, Brier Villa, West Hill, Sydenham.
Miss Mayhew. Norhyrst, South Norwood Hill, 2nd, Class 4 - red tabby; 1st, Class 13 - red tabby; 3rd, Class 19 - grey and black.
Mrs. Meatham, 91, Coldharbour-lane, Camberwell, 3rd, Class 3 - silver grey.
Mr. W. Morrell, 'The Brewery, Lyndhurst-road, Peckham.
Mrs. A. Mitchell, 83, Pomeroy-street, Peckham, 2nd, Class 52 - dark tabby.
Mrs. Moody, 18, Derwent-road, Camberwell, 1st, Class 36 – weight (25 lb.).
Miss Moore, 8 Dallas-road, Sydenham, two highly commended, Class 51 - long-haired.
Miss F, Moore, Oakwood Beckenham, 3rd, Class 13 - silver tabby; highly commended, Class 20 -pure white; 1st and silver medal Class 24, silver; 1st, Class 30 – silver; 1st, Class 44 - Persian.
Mrs. A. J. Morris, Melrose, Whiteley-road, Gipsy Hill.
Mr. E. P. C. Morliere, 52, Gowlett-road, East Dulwich.
Mrs. Nash, 1, Hadlow-place, Anerley-road.
Mr. Nash, 1, Hadlow-place, Anerley-road, 3rd, Class 1 - tortoiseshell and white.
Mrs. S. A. Neeson, 58, Wells-road, Sydenham.
Mrs. Nichols, 124, Woodbine Grove, Penge.
Mr. E. Nichols, 124, Woodbine Grove, Penge.
Miss M. Nunney, 63, Woodland-road, Norwood, very highly commended, Class 48 - tabby and white.
Master A. Page, 59, Ridsdale-road, Anerley.
Mr. D. Page, 47, Barnfield-road, Gipsy Hill, Upper Norwood, highly commended, Class 18.
Mr. H. Page, 39, Woodbine Grove, Penge, commended, Class 37 - tabby.
Mrs. Page, 100, Romany-road, West Norwood.
Mrs. Page, 39, Woodbine Grove, Penge.
Mr. G. Painter, 221, Lower-road, Rotherhithe.
Mrs. Palmer, Mervyndene, Court-road, West Norwood.
Mrs. Perraccinie, 16, Ewart-road, Forest Hill.
Mr. H. Paul, Hillcroft, Silverdale, Sydenham.
Mrs, G. Payne, The Lodge, Roby, Sydenham Hill,
Miss D. Peskett, 90. Awerley-road, Upper Norwood, very highly commended, Class 19 - short-haired kittens.
Miss Pickett, 31, Farley-road, South Norwood.
Mrs. Plant, 15, Paddock Gardens, Upper Norwood, 3rd, Class 46 - brown tabby.
Mr. W. Ponsford, 11, Crampton-road, Penge, 1st, Class 25 - tabby.
Miss E. Pope, 89, Coldharbour-lane, Camberwell, very highly commended, Class 10 - tortoiseshell and white.
Miss M. A. Pope, 89, Coldharbour-laue, Camberwell.
Mr. Pope, 89, Coldharbour-lane, Camberwell.
Mr. Preddy, 50, Sainsbury-road, Upper Norwood, highly commended, Class 52 - silver tabby.
Mrs. G. Pretty, 143, Hamilton-road, West Norwood, 2nd, Class 48 - black.
Miss Pullar, 78, Beulah-Hill, Upper Norwood.
Miss Pymble, 140, Gipsy Hill, Upper Norwood.
Miss Reeves, Harolddeane, Layland-road, Lee.
Mr. W. Rose, 19, Wix-laue, Ciapbum Common, highly commended, Class 53 - brown tabby.
Mr. F. Rymill, 24, Bradford-road, Sydenham.
Mrs. A. Sadler, 8, Prospect-road, Upper Sydenham.
Mr. H. Sage, Refreshment Department, Crystal Palace, highly commended, Class 50 - silver tabby.
Mr. T. Shephard, 30, Dover-road, New Town, Norwood.
Miss Shorter, Brightland, Alleyn Park, West Dulwich, highly commended, Class 19 - short-haired kittens.
Miss Simmons, 106, Park-road.
Miss Slinger, Westow-street, Upper Norwood, highly commended, Class 12 - silver grey.
Mrs. H. Small, 15, Grosvenor-road, South Norwood.
Miss J. Smith, District Post Office, Norwood.
Mrs. B. South, 144, Hamilton-road, West Norwood.
Mr. W. South, 144, Hamilton-road, West Norwood.
Mrs. W. Sparks, Woodthorpe, Sydenham Hill-road, 2nd, Class 37 - silver tabby.
Mr. F. Sraig, 22, Oakfield-rood, Penge, highly commended, Class 52 - black.
Mrs. Standen, 19, Roliugue-road, Lower Sydenham.
Mr. H.Stehr, 91, Clive-road, West Dulwich.
Mr. Storey, 359, White Horse-road, Thornton Heath, very highly commended, Class 50 - tabbies.
Mrs. Stainger, 97, Albert-road, South Norwood.
Miss Stuart, 54, Church-road, Upper Norwood, 1st, Class 39 - black, or black white.
Mrs. V. L. Swan, 28, Haselrigge-road, Clapham, 2nd, Class 38 - white.
Mr. A. Swinyard, 26, Whiteley-road, Upper Norwood, 2nd, Class 6 - black.
Mrs. Tanner, 21, Hawthorne Grove, Penge, 1st Class 47 - tabby.
Mr. T. Tanner, 21, Hawthorne Grove, Penge.
Colonel J. B. Taylor, Elmwood, Townley-road, Dulwich, commended Class 44 - tabby.
Miss A. Taylor, Elmwood Townley-road, Dulwich.
Mr. F. Terry. 19, Clifton Villas, Camden-square, commended, Class 51 - black white.
Mrs. E. Tiibrook, 81, Maple-road, Penge, very highly commended, Class 49 - tortoiseshell and white.
Mr. E. Traflord, 40, Russell-street, High-street, Sydenham.
Mr. J. Trusson, 42, Gillett-road, New Thornton Heath, 2nd, Class 45 - black and white.
Mrs. G. Tullett, St. Hugh's-road, Anerley, very highly commended, Class 48 - black.
Mrs. Ward, 33, Havelock Terrace, Zion-road, Thornton Heath.
Mrs. Ward, 25, Railway-road, New Thornton Heath.
Mr. J. Ware, 19, Oakleigh Villas, Beulah-road North, Thornton Heath, 3rd, Class 11 -brown tabby; very highly commended, Class 19 - brown tabbies.
Mr. W. Waterman, 15, Sydenham-road, Sydenham, 3rd, Class 38 - short-haired.
Miss Weedon, 8, Dallas-road, Wells-road, Sydenham, 3rd, Class 51 – tabby.
Miss M. A. Wellman, 38, Oakley-street, Waterloo-road, 1st, Class 16 - white.
Miss Wells, 42, The Avenue, Gipsy Hid.
Mr. J. W. Weightman, 32, Embleton-steoet, Lewisham, 3rd, Class 42 - Persian.
Mrs. Weightman, 32, Embleton-street, Lewisham, very highly commended, Class 33 - Persian.
Mr. T. West, 71, Westow Hill, Upper Norwood.
Mr. W. West. 71, Westow Hill, Upper Norwood.
Mr. T. C. White, 58, Thicket-road, Anerley.
Mrs. Whiting, 61, Woodbine Grove, Penge, 3rd, Class 53 - black and white.
Miss D. Whitmill, 88, Central Hill, Norwood, highly commended, Class 50 - short-haired kittens.
Miss L. Whitmill, 86. Central Hill, Norwood.
Mr. H. Wbymurk, 54a, Elliott's-road, St. George’s-road, Southwark, highly commended, Class 52 – tabby and white.
Mrs. W. Wilsher, Waterworks, Sydenham Hill, very highly commended, Class 50 - short-haired kittens.
Miss Wimshurst, 16, Thicket-road, very highly commended, Class 35a - grey tabby.
Mr. J. de Wint, 3, Tarbert-road, East Dulwich.
Mr. B. Winter, jun., 114, St. Hugh’s-road, Anerley, highly commended. Class 50 - silver tabbies; very highly commended, Class 50 - tabbies.
H. Winter, 148, Woodland-road, Gipsy Hill.
Mrs. H. Wiseman, 43, Colby-road, Gipsy Hill.
Mr. C. Wright, 12, The Pavement, Birchanger-road, South Norwood.
Mrs. Wright, Fire Station, Crystal Palace Parade, very highly commended, Class 48 – black.
Mr. K. G. Young, 51, Bradford-road, Wells-road, Sydenham.

THE PALACE CAT SHOW Norwood News, 25th October 1890
On Tuesday there was opened, in the North Nave of the Palace, the Crystal Palace Company's Twenty-second Great National Cat Show - a show which, from the space occupied by the marquee in which the exhibits were housed, we can easily believe to have been, as announced, the largest of the kind ever held. The "harmless, necessary cat," was, in fact, greatly en evidence, and once more was an opportunity afforded the fancier and the mere amateur of studying the countless varieties of that domestic animal and comparing the varieties of feline character. There were all sorts and conditions of cats, from the sleek and fluffy Persian to the ordinary mouser, ranging in origin from Manx, whose natives prefer to do without a caudal appendage, as being presumably a new luxury and conducive to high-mindedness, to far Japan, and in price from 2s 6d to £100. In one instance a fond owner had priced her pet, aged six months, at £20,000 - certainly a long price, and well calculated to gain its end in securing the return of the treasure to its original mistress. As a matter of fact, there were no fewer than 547 entries in the 54 classes in which the exhibits were arranged, and there was a liberal list of prizes set forth by the company for competition amongst them. Besides the awards of money, there was also a long list of special prizes, to which the Crystal Palace Company, Mr. Harrison Weir, and Mr. A. A. Clarke (treasurer, National Cat Club), contributed silver medals and other valuable articles, the competition for which was naturally keen.

The gentlemen who had consented to take upon themselves the arduous task of deciding upon the respective merits of the various exhibits were - Mr. Harrison Weir, classes 1 to 18; Mr. J. Jenner Weir, classes 20 to 33; Mr. A. A. Clarke, 34, 35, 35A, 41 to 44, 51 and 53; Mr. Geo. Billett, classes 37 to 40, 45 and 46; and Mr. G. H. Billett, jun., classes 19, 47, 48, 49, 50 and 52. From the point of view both of the lover of cats, as cats, and of the fancier, this year's show was a decidedly interesting one, and the excellence of the exhibits as a whole was generally remarked, the animals being well up to the usual form. There was a preponderance in numbers of the short-haired varieties over the long-haired, the former, who had 30 classes assigned to them (seven working men's) running to 304, and the latter filling their 24 classes (two working men's) with 235; but the quality of the stock shown in each division was, perhaps, very even. The more unusual varieties, of course, proved most interesting to the ordinary visitor, and amongst these the collection of handsome Persians came in for a lot of notice, though the commoner sort was by no means neglected. Some very promising kittens were shown in the classes assigned to them, and they attracted a good deal of admiring attention from the crowds who thronged around the pens in which they were exhibited.

The show, which remained open over Wednesday, attracted a very numerous attendance. Local exhibitors, we may mention, were very much to the fore at this show, as out of the total 382 who sent exhibits, as many as 208 may be said to fall under that denomination. We append a list of the SUCCESSFUL LOCAL EXHIBITORS.
SHORT-HAIRED CATS (HE CATS)
Class 1. - Tortoiseshell, or tortoiseshell and white. - Mr. Nash, 1, Hadlow-place, Anerley-road, 3rd.
Class 2. - Brown tabby. - Mr. C. Bowthorpe, 153, High-street, West Norwood, 2nd.
Class 3. - Blue or silver tabby – Miss Frances, 138, Gipsy Hill, Upper Norwood, 1st.
Class 4. - Red tabby, or red tabby and white - Mr. W. Letts, The Stables, 5, Anerley-road, Upper Norwood, 1st; Miss Mayhew, Norhyrst, South Norwood Hill, 2nd.
Class 6. - Black. - Miss P. Bowling, 39, Central-hill, Norwood, 1st.; Mr. A. T. Swinyard, 26,Whiteley-road, Upper Norwood, 2nd; Mr. G. Bird, 5, Bradford-road, Wells-road, Sydenham.
Class 8. - Any other variety not named above. - Miss Anders, 33, Peak Hill Gardens, v.h.c.; Miss A. Brigden, Crown.hill, Norwood, v.h.c.; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, 185, Sydenham-road, Croydon, h.c.

SHORT-HAIRED CATS (SHE CATS)
Class 9. – Tortoise-shell. - Mr. Martin, Ribblesdale Stables, Crystal Palace Park-road, 1st.
Class 11 - Brown tabby. - Mr. J. Ware, 19, Oakleigh Villas, Beulah-road North, Thornton Heath, 3rd.
Class 12. – Blue or silver tabby. - Miss F. Moore, Oakwood, Beckenham, 3rd; Miss Slinger, Westow-street. Upper Norwood, h.c.
Class 13. - Red Tabby, or Red Tabby and White. - Miss Mayhew, Norhyrst, South Norwood Hill, 1st.
Class 14. - Spotted tabby. - Mr. R. T. Babb, 1 Laurel-grove, Penge, 1st; Mrs Binckes, Hillside, Overhill-road, Dulwich, 3rd.
Class 15. - Black, or black and white. - Miss A. Brunker, Grosvenor Lodge, Colby-road, Gipsy Hill, 2nd.; Miss Eberwein, 146, Gipsy HiII, Upper Norwood, c.
Class 17. - Manx, any colour. - Mr. Long, 144, Romany-road, West Norwood, 1st.
Class 18. - Any other variety not name above. - Mr. F. W. Ford, Grangewood, South Norwood Hill, 3rd; Mr. D Page, 47, Barfield-road, Gipsy Hill, Upper Norwood, h.c.
Class 19. - For the two best marked kittens, short-haired, any colour, under six months old. - Miss Mayhew. Norhyrst, South Norwood Hill, 3rd.; Mr. J. Ware, 19, Oakleigh Villas, Beulah-road North, Thornton Heath, v.h.c.; Miss D. Peskstt, 90, Anerley-road,, Upper INorwood, v.h.c.; Miss Shorter, Brightland, Alleyn Park, West Dulwich, h.c.; Mrs. Clifford, 15, Belvedere-road, Upper Norwood, h.c.; Miss Buckingham, 1, Colby-road, Gipsy Hill c.

LONG-HAIRED CATS (HE CATS)
Class 20. - Pure whie. – Miss Bullpitt, Whitley House, Anerley-road, 1st; Miss F. Moore, Oakwood, Beckenham, h.c.
Class 24. - Blue or silver tabby, with or without white. - Miss F. Moore, Oakwood, Beckenham, 1st.
Class 25. - Any other variety. - Mr. W. Ponsford, 11, Crampton-road, Penge, 1st.

LONG-HAIRED CATS (SHE CATS)
Class 27. - Black. - Mr. G. Hutchins, Thicket Hotel, Anerley-road, 2nd.
Class 30. - Blue or silver tabby, with or without white. - Miss F. Moore, Oakwood, Beckenham, 1st.
Class 32. - For the two best long-haired kittens, under three months old, of any whole colour, either white, black, or blue, without marking. Mrs W. M. Hunt, Berwyn, Anerley-road, c. for two.
Class 35A. - For the best long-haired single kitten, under six months old, any colour. - Miss Wimshurst, 16, Thicket-road, Anerley, v.h.c.

GELDED CATS (SHORT-HAIRED)
Claes 37. - For the best short-haired cat (tabby, any colour, no white). - Mr. W. Sparks, Woodthorpe, Sydenham Hill-road, 2nd; Mr. W. Gutteridge, 8, Dallas-road, Sydenham, c.; Mr. H. Page, 39, Woodbine-grove, Penge, c.
Class 38. - For the best short-haired cat (white). - Mr. W. Waterman, 15, Sydenham-road, Sydenham, 3rd.
Class 39. - For the best short-haired cat (black, or black and white). - Miss Stuart, 54, Church-road, Upper Norwood, 1st; Mr. H. C. Baxter, 11, Westow-street Upper Norwood, 2nd; Mr. W. G. Hodges, 2, Thornton villas. Spa-road, Thornton Heath, 3rd; Mrs. Bedward, Tudor House, Belvedere-road, Upper Norwood, v.h.c.
Class 40. - For the best short-haired cat, any other variety not named above. - Mrs. Carr, 5, Trewabury-road, Sydenham, 1st; Mrs. A. Hardie Jackson, Mayfield, Beulah-hill, Upper Norwood, 2nd; Mr. A. W. Bernan, 28, Dartmouth-road, Forest Hill, v.h.c.; Mr. J. Bull, 48, Maple-road, Penge, h.c.

GELDED CATS (LONG-HAIRED)
Class 41. - For the best long-haired cat, black, or black and white. - Miss A. Coulson, Enfield House, Anerley-road, 1st.
Class 42. - For the best long-haired cat, white. - Miss. Cristall, Bramley Villa, Bramley-hill, Croydon, 2nd; Mrs. H. Wiseman, 43, Colby-road, Gipsy Hill, v. h c.
Class 44. - For the beet longhaired cat, any other variety not named above. - Miss F. Moore, Oakwood, Beckenham, 1st; Mrs. V. Howship, 9, Carberry-road, Westow-street, Upper Norwood, v.b.c.; Col. J. B. Taylor, Elmwood, Townley-road, Dulwich, c.

PRIZES OFFERED FOR CATS BELONGING TO WORKING MEN.
SHORT-HAIRED
Class 48- For the best black and white cat (male or female).- Mrs. Congerton, 5, Palace-road, Anerley, 1st; Mr. J. Trusson, 42, Gillet-road, New Thornton Heath, 2nd; Mr. W. H. Billings, It, Crystal-terrace, Oxford-road, Upper Norwood, 3rd; Mrs. Clarke, 55, Raleigh-road, Penge, v.b.c.
Class 46.- For the best tabby and white cat (male or female). - Miss Hands, 14, Bradford-road, Sydenham, 1st; Mrs. A. Byford, 22, Hanover-street, Sydenham, 2nd; Mrs. Plant, 15, Paddock- gardens, Upper Norwood, 3rd; Mrs. Harvey, 26, Romany-road, West Norwood, v.h.c.; Miss M. Nunney, 63, Woodland-road, Norwood, v.h.c.; Mr. C. E. Gessy, 32, Oxford-road, Norwood, h.c.
Class 47. -For the best tabby cat, male or female.- Mrs. Tanner, 21, Hawthorn- grove, Penge, 1st; Miss C. Freeman, 7, Oaksford-avenue, Sydenharn, 2nd; Mrs. Attfield, 59, Albert-road, South Norwood, v.h.c.; Mrs. Alexander, 20, Oakfield.road, Anerley, v.h.c.; Mrs. Alexandra, 23, George-street, Gipsy Hill, h.c.; Mr. E. Letts, 150, Livingstone-road, Thornton Heath, h.c.; Mrs. Jayne, Church-road, Upper Norwood, h.c.; Mr. Adams, 35, Anerley Vale, Norwood, c.
Class 48- For the best black cat, male or female. - Mr. D. L Chininyah, 6, Westow-street, Upper Norwood, 1st; Mrs. G. Pretty, 143, Hamilton-road, West Norwood, 2nd; Mr. W. H. Fisher, 98, Woodland-mad, Upper Norwood, 3rd; Mrs. Wright, Fire Station, Crystal Palace Parade, v.h.c.; Mrs. G. Tullett, 96, St. Hugh's-road, Anerley, v.h.c.; Mr. B. Bedward, 12, Belvedere-road, Upper Norwood, h.c.; Miss M. M. Luff, 11, Rowland-grove, Wells-road, Sydenham, h.c.
Class 49. - For the best cat, male or female, any colour not named above. - Mrs. J. Hurst, 206, Livingstone-road, Thornton Heath, 2nd; Mrs. Barnes, 42, Furze-road, Thornton Heath, 3rd; Mrs. E. Tilbrook, 81, Maple-road, Penge, v.h.c.; Mr. G. Green, Lawrie Park, Sydenham. V.h.c.; Mrs. Letts, 37, Moffatt-road, Thornton Heath, h.c.
Class 50.-For the best two short-haired kittens, any colour, under six months.- Mrs. Fuller, 109, Whitehorse-road, Croydon, 3rd; Mr. R. Winter, jun., 114, St. Hugh's-road, Anerley, v.h.c.; Mr. R. Agate, 96, Woodbine-grove, Penge, v.h.c.; Mrs. W. Wilsher, Water Works, Sydenham Hill, v.h.c.; Mrs. Storey, 359, Whitehorse-road, Thornton Heath, v.h.c.; Mr. B. Winter, jun, 114, St. Hugh's-road, Anerley, h.c.; Mr. Garrett, 41, Westow-hill, Upper Norwood, h.c.; Mrs. Hunt, 120, Hamilton-road, West Norwood, h.c.; Mrs. James, 164, Hamilton-road, West Norwood, h.c.; Miss Andrews, Yarrow Stables, Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, h.c.; Mr. H. Sage, Refreshment Department, Crystal Palace, h.c.; Mr. C. Dickinson, 13, Carlton-road, Dulwich, h.c.; Miss D. WhitmilL 86, Central-hill, Norwood, h.c; Mrs. E. Barber, 95, Whitehorse-road, Croydon, h.c. Mrs. Fisher, 31, George-street, Upper Norwood, h.c.; Mr. T. D. Fanning, 52, Palace-road, Upper Norwood, h.c.

LONG-HAIRED
Class 51. - For the best long-haired cat (male or female, any colour). -Miss Weedon, 8, Dallas-road, Wells-road, Sydenham, 3rd; Mrs. Jackson, Beulah House Stables, Beulah-hill, v.h.c.; Miss Moore, 8, Dallas-road, Wells-road, Sydenham-road, h.c. for two; Mr. H. Hobbs, 148, Moffatt-road, Thornton Heath, h.c.

GELDED CATS (BELONGING TO WORKING MEN)
Class 52. – For the best short-haired cat (any colour) - Mrs. J.L Manzie. 33, Trinity-road, Penge, 1st; Miss M. Chuter, 28 Romany-road, West Norwood, 3rd; Mrs. Eagle, 22, Palace-road, Upper Norwood, v.h.c.; Mrs. Martin, Ribblesdale Stables, Crystal Palace Park road, v.h c.: Mr. T. Coleman, 113, Wells-road, Sydenham, v.h.c.; Mrs. J. Burgess, Surrey-mews, Hamilton-road, West Norwood, v.h.c.; Miss Lawrence, 22, Palace-road, Upper Norwood, h.c.; Mr. E. Chessex, 3, The Terrace, Farquhar-road, Upper Norwood, h.c.; Mr. Preddy, 50, Sainsbury-road, Upper Norwood, h.c.; Mr. F. Staig, 22, Oakfield-road, Penge, h.c.
Class 53. - For the best long-haired cat (any colour). - Mrs. Whiting, 61, Woodbine-grove, Penge, 3rd.
The classes selected for special mention by the judges were numbers 13 and 18, which were characterised as "very good” and "good" respectively. The second prise in Class 11 was withheld, as the whole class was sadly wanting in the brown ground colour

PUSSY AT THE PALACE. LOCAL EXHIBITORS AT THE CAT SHOW South Western Star, 25th October 1890
The 22nd great national cat show was held at the Crystal Palace this week and was a big success. Appended are the names of local exhibitors with their awards, if any:
Miss Berridge, 50, Ondine-road, Dulwich
Mrs Binckes, Overhill-road, Dulwich (third prize)
Mr. C. Bowthorpe, West Norwood (second prize)
Mr, H. Breedon, 21, Freke-road, Lavender-hill (third)
Miss A. Brigden, Norwood (vhc)
Miss Bubble, West Norwood
Mrs Burgess, Norwood
Mrs de Chapeaurouge, Dulwich Wood Park
Miss M. Chuter, West Norwood
Mrs V. Clutton, 51, Loughborough-road, Brixton
Miss Cockerton, Dafforne-road, Balham
Mrs Colget, Norwood
Mr C. Dickinson, Catton-road, Dulwich
Mrs. Dickson, Norwood
Mrs. Emery, Norwood
Mrs. Everest, Norwood
Mr. Fobbs, 31, lavender-road, Battersea
Mrs. Freeman, meadow-place, South Lambeth
Mr. and Mrs. Gessey, Norwood-road (second prize)
Mrs. Green, Norwood
Mrs. Harvey, Norwood
Mrs. Haycraft, Upper Kennington-lane (1st and two silver medals)
Mr. Head, Wingford-road, Brixton-hill
Mr. W. H. Howard, 8, Landor-road, Clapham
Mrs. Hunt, Norwood
Mrs Irwin, 335, Milkwood-road, Herne-hill
Mr. G. Long, West Norwood (first)
Mr. Martin, Crystal Palace-road (first)
Mrs. M. Mason, Dulwich
Mrs. Meatham, Coldharbour-lane (third)
Mrs. A. Mitchell, Pomeroyst, Peckham (third)
Mrs. Moody, Derwent-road, Camberwell (first)
Mr. E. Morliere, East Dulwich
Mr, Mrs. and Miss Pope, 89 Coldharbour-lande
Mrs. Pretty, West Norwood (second)
Mr. W. Rose, 9, Wix-lane, Lavender-hill
Miss Sorter, West Dulwich (hc)
Mr. V.C. Swan, 28, Haselrigg-road, Clapham (second)
Colonel and Miss Taylor, Towneley-road, Dulwich
Miss M.A. Wellman, 38, Oakley-street, Lambeth (first)
Mr. J. de Wint, Tarbut-road, East Dulwich.

THE CRYSTAL PALACE CAT SHOW. LIST OF LOCAL PRIZETAKERS AND EXHIBITORS Sydenham, Forest Hill & Penge Gazette, 25th October 1890
The twenty-second National Cat Show was held at the Crystal Palace on Tuesday and Wednesday last, and worthily sustained the reputation of the Crystal palace in regard to these interesting displays. Something like 550 cats were shown in the comfortable cages which occupied a large portion of the nave, and those interested in the various breeds had an ample opportunity of inspecting some of the best specimens which are to be found in the kingdom. A generous list of prizes had been arranged, and in addition thereto, there were number of silver medals and other trophies of success given by the Palace Company and others. Messrs. Harrison Weir, J. Jenner Weir, A.A. Clarke, George Billet, and G.H. Billett, were the judges. The kitten classes were particularly strong and comprised many promising specimens. Taken altogether, what may be termed the professional classes showed a high average of merit. Ten classes were devoted to animals shown by working men and women, and here there was marked evidence of the care and attention with which these household pets had been treated.
[The appended prize list duplicates that in other reports]

CAT SHOW Surrey Independent and Wimbledon Mercury, 1st November 1890
At the 21st [22nd!] annual Cat Show held at the Crystal Palace last week, Mr. J.W.. Townsend, Wendreda, Lancaster-road, Wimbledon, hon. secretary to the National Cat Club, obtained a third prize for his blue Persian “Goblin.”

THE CAT SHOW. Illustrated London News, 1st November 1890
The twenty-first [actually 22nd] annual 'National Cat Show, opened on Oct. 21, was the largest ever held at the Crystal Palace, the entries numbering 547. It took place in the north nave, instead of one of the galleries, as in former years. All the classes were well represented, and, as usual, the cats were the object of much curiosity and admiration on the part of the visitors. The following exhibitors were awarded special prizes:
For the best short-haired cat in the exhibition, Mr. H. Young.
For the best long-haired cat in the exhibition, Miss L. Abbott.
For the best cat in Classes 22 and 28, Mrs. H. B. Thompson.
For the best pair of self-coloured long-haired kittens under three months Miss Walker
For the best pair of self-coloured long-haired kittens, between three and six months old, Mr. R. Taylor.
For the best cat in Classes1 to 8, Mr. H. Young.
For the best cat in Classes 9 to 18, Mrs. H. Young.
For the best two kittens in Class 19, Mr. G. Lister.
For the best cat in Classes 20 to 25, Miss F. Moore.
For the best cat in Classes 26 to 31, Miss L. Abbott.
For the best two kittens in Classes 32 to 35, Miss Walker.
For the best cat in Classes 37 to 40, Mrs. Carr.
For the best cat in Classes 41 to 44, Miss Boddington.
For the best cat in Classes 45 to 53, Mrs. Haycraft.

The Sketches made by our Artist, Mr. Louis Wain, are good examples of the characteristic graces and gestures of our feline domestic pets; and we have the pleasure of announcing that Mr. Louis Wain has been elected President of the National Cat Club, in the place of Mr. Harrison Weir, who has resigned that office. This club was instituted, a few years ago, to promote the breeding of pure cats of each distinct breed known in England; to define the true types of such breeds; and by giving prizes and medals, supporting and originating shows, to improve the race of cats. Apply to Mr. J. W. Townsend, the hon. secretary, at Wendreda, Lancaster-road, Wimbledon.

CAT SHOW. Bury Free Press, 1st November 1890
We have had the Cat Show at the Crystal Palace, and there was a fine feline display. One cat I noted was marked up, “Price £20,000.” Of course her owners would not part with her for the world, so they simply affixed a prohibitive ticket. It was an exhibition of the harmless necessary mouser, though, whose excellence could but delight that good guardian angel - in substantial human guise - of poor puss, Mr. Harrison Weir.

TWENTY-SECOND NATIONAL CAT SHOW AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE. Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 1st November 1890
The show was quite up to its predecessors in quality, but the exhibition appears to be increasing in dimensions every year, partly owing, no doubt, to entries by the working classes. The judges were Messrs. Harrison and Jenner Weir, A. O. Clarke, and George and C. Billet. They certainly appeared to have given pretty general satisfaction-- not an easy matter either amongst so much excellence. The big cat of the show appears to have been snubbed this year, as he got no prize but what a fine fellow! The sandy cats were very fine, and especial attention was given to one of these which was of an unusually rich colour. Of course, the long-haired cats came to the front, especially a Persian which has taken great numbers of prizes. There were some fine specimens of black Persian, by the way. As to the tortoiseshell, these were not in our opinion remarkable. There were, as usual, plenty of pretty little kittens of all kinds and colours. All praise must be given to the managers of the show, which was admirably carried out, the comfort of both cat and public being well looked after. Our artist has sketched some of the most notable exhibits.

GRIMALKIN’S GRIEVANCE Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 10th November 1890
To the Editor of the Daily Chronicle. Sir, -I have a grievance against you north country people, and especially against you. Why did you fill nearly a column of your paper yesterday with accounts of the pigeons and poultry at this show, and never say a word about us? Surely we are much more interesting animals, and we received ten times more admiration at the show than your birds. Cocks too, nasty crowing things! For my own part everybody admired me, and I made myself very agreeable to them, because I kept awake, and shook hands with the people, while many of my comrades did nothing but sleep. That shows how intelligent I am. Fancy a chicken or a pigeon shaking hands with anybody! I am a blue Persian myself, and my master is secretary of the National Cat Club. I took third prize at the Crystal Palace Cat Show last month, though I think I ought to have had first. My portrait figures prominently in the “Illustrated London News” for November 1st, being sketched by our patron Mr. Louis Wain. I am well known to Mr. Harrison Weir, who admired me greatly; and yet when I come to your little provincial town, accompanied by numerous other aristocratic companions, you cannot even notice us, but give preference to chickens and pigeons! But I know the reason, sir. It is your "Uncle Toby." He thinks we are the enemies of his Dicky Birds, and so he takes this petty revenge on us. I shall tell my master about him when I go home, and ask him to keep me in the South in future, where I am better appreciated, and where there are no Uncle Tobies.- Your, &c., “Goblin” (Mr. J. W. Townsend's blue Persian cat). Nov. 7, 1890.

BRIGHTON AQUARIUM Bromley & District Times, 7th November 1890
The Rev. J.G. Gardner, of St. Paul’s Cray, whose interesting little book on “Poor Puss” is rapidly running through its first edition, was one of the most successful exhibitors at the Brighton Aquarium Cat Show on Wednesday and yesterday. Of the four pets Mr. Gardner sent up for competition, “Tib,” “Puss,” and “Frisky” secured first, second, and third prizes in the tortoise-shell class, while “Mr. Dick,” a magnificent barred Persian, easily secured the first place in the competition among the “Long Hairs.”

CAT SHOW. Sussex Agricultural Express, 8th November 1890
A fine exhibition of feline animals was opened on Wednesday at the Brighton Aquarium. The entries number 297. The blue cat, which were such a rarity a few years ago, are largely en evidence. The judges are from the national Cat Club.

DITCHLING. A PRIZE CAT. Mid Sussex Times, 11th November 1890
At the annual cat show held at Brighton Aquarium last week, Miss S.P. Hawes took a third prize for her cat “Brownie,” in the class for short-haired.

[BRIGHTON AQUARIUM CAT SHOW] Mid Sussex Times, 11th November 1890
The sixth annual cat show was held the Aquarium on Wednesday and Thursday, when the entries exceeded those of last year. The National Cat Club offered four silver medals, and the Aquarium a like number, amongst others offering prizes being Mr. Harrison Weir, F.R.H.S. There were some handsome specimens of the feline race on view, and the show was largely patronised.

BRIGHTON CAT SHOW Tunbridge Wells Journal, 13th November 1890
The sixth annual cat show was held on Wednesday and Thursday at the Aquarium. It was under the patronage of the National Cat Club, and was a fine exhibition. The animals were staged in the Entrance Hall. There were some thirty-two classes, and the entries numbered 297. There were some splendid specimens among the exhibits. Two of the tortoiseshells were magnificent creatures, and there was a splendid show of blue cats, which were such a rarity a few years ago. Tabby cats were well to the front, and some were beautifully marked. The judges were Mr George Billett, National Cat Club, Mr A. A. Clark, Treasurer of the National Cat Club, and Mr. J. W. Townsend, Secretary of the National Cat Club, Sussex.

WISBEACH CAT SHOW [1890] Sleaford Gazette, 28th December 1889
A cat show is to be held at Wisbeach early in new year.

SHOW [1890]. Lincolnshire Free Press, 31st December 1889
The Committee of the Working Men’s Institute have fixed Wednesday, the 15th day of January, for the show of cats, rabbits, and cagebirds, which will be held in the Lecture-hall. Miss Marris, of Caistor, will judge the cats, Mr. Holman, of Lynn, will award the prizes for the rabbits.

DOG AND CAT SHOW [1890]. Isle of Man Times, 11th December 1889
(To the Editor.] Dear Sir, - l wish to call the attention of the Chairman, Secretary, and Committee of the above show to the fact that on the day they have selected for holding their first show, "New Year's Day," there will be three other entertainments given, viz: the Annual Meeting of the Manx Temperance Union, Messrs Poulter and Johnson 'a Annual Entertainment, and a performance in the Grand Theatre. As the shows held by the old committee never paid, even when they had the day clear to themselves, how can this society expect to approach paying their wav in the face of so much opposition 1 An excellent proposal was made by an exhibitor at their last meeting, viz: that the show should be held a week before the Liverpool show when no doubt many prize entries would be sent to compete across the water. Trusting the committee can yet see their way to alter the date, I remain, yours truly Douglas, 9th Dec- 1889. One Interested.

REIGATE PIGEON AND CAT SHOW [1890]. Sussex Agricultural Express, 21st December 1889
This annual show will be held on the 7th and 8th February, at the Drill Hall, by the kind permission of Mr. W B. Waterlow. This year prizes will offered for dogs. Schedules are now ready, and may be obtained of the Hon. Sec., Mr. Thos. Graham, Warren-road, Reigate.

STRATHENDRICK POULTRY, PIGEON, SMALL BIRD, RABBIT, AND CAT SHOW Dumbarton Herald and County Advertiser, 8th January 1890
Strathendrick Poultry, Pigeon, Small Bird, Rabbit, and Cat Show will be held in Public Hall, Balfron, on 25th January, 1890.

ISLE OF WIGHT POULTRY AND PIGEON ASSOCIATIONIsle of Wight Observer, 18th January 1890
The eleventh grand exhibition of Poultry, Pigeons, Cage Birds, Cats, rabbits, and Guinea Pigs took place on Wednesday and Thursday at the Town Hall. [. . .] The cats were a good show, and we were pleased to see Mr. Mrwood’s famous Flossie with a second prize attached. Mr E.P. Woodward took a third with a peculiar looking “blue cat.”
Class 104. Any Colour, Short Hair – 1st, Mrs Herring, Lee, Kent; 2nd, Mr. A. Burt, Carisbrooke; 3rd, Mr. Single, Jersey.
Class 105. Any Colour, Long Hair – Special and 1st, Mr. S. Dance, Southsea; 2nd, Mr. W. Merwood, Oakfield, near Ryde; 3rd, Mrs. Herring.
Class 107 – Any Colour, long hair, under 6 months – 1st, Mr. H King, Chichester; 2nd, Miss D. Harvey, Argyll-street, Ryde; 3rd, Mr Silk.
Class 108 – Any Variety, any Age, for Exhibitors who have never won a First Prize with Cats – 1st, Miss A.E. Midlane; 2nd, Mr H. Stevenson, London; 3rd, Mr F. Woolward, Ryde.

THE EASTER DOG AND CAT SHOW. Norwich Mercury, 5th April 1890
The second exhibition of dogs and cats by the Norfolk and Norwich Kennel Club, to be held in the Corn Hall, Norwich, on Easter Tuesday, is likely to be a great success, the number of entries exceeding last year’s by nearly 100. Some very fine specimens of dogs will be on view. The show of cats promise to lie very attractive, the classes in the smooth and rough-haired varieties being well filled.

DOG AND CAT SHOW AT NORWICH. Norwich Mercury, 9th April 1890
The second exhibition of dogs and cats, under the auspices of the Norfolk and Norwich Kennel Club, was held in the Corn Hall, Norwich, to-day (Tues day). As on the former occasion, competition was restricted to residents in the county; but, notwithstanding this, the number of entries has increased to a most gratifying extent [. . .] The show of cats, of which there were 29 entries, was especially noteworthy, and included several really magnificent animals. The three classes, one for rough, and two for smooth haired cats, were judged by Mr. L. P. C. Astley.
The cats, about thirty in number, had the appearance of being pets. (Diss Express, 11th April 1890)
And from Norfolk News, 12th April 1890:
Special, presented by Mr. Bullen, London Street, for the best Rough-haired Cat, Lady Bullard.
Special, presented by the Sanitas Company, Limited, for the best Smooth-haired Cat, Mr. R.M. Chamberlain
Special, presented by Mr. A. Woolbright, for the best Litter of Kittens, Mr. W.C. Pitts.
Any Variety of Rough-haired – 1st prize, 10s., Lady Bullard; 2nd, 5s., Paynton Piggott; 3rd, 3s 6d., Mrs. Aldis; highly commended, Mrs. A.M.C. Pratt and Mrs. McJannet; reserved, J.G. Banham.
Any Variety of Smooth-haired – 1st prize, 10s., G. Wilkinson; 2nd, 5s., PG.S. Sanders; 3rd, 3s 6d., Miss Neve; very highly commended, R.M. Chamberlin, Miss m.K. Cross, G. Brandish, Mrs. R. Horton, and Miss G. Raynor; highly commended, Master C. Miller and __ Cockerell; reserved, R. Plummer.
Class 34 – 1st prize, 7s 6d., W.C. Pitts; 2nd, 5s., E. Bullard.

WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW AT OTLEY. Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer , 12th May 1890
The second day’s show of this society was opened at Otley on Saturday and the event was highly successful. [. . .] to the general public the second day’s programme is most interesting, as the exhibition consists of horses and ponies (in saddle, harness, and leaping [show jumping]), poultry, pigeons, dogs, cats, rabbits, cavies, and eggs. In each of these departments a good round sum oi money was again offered in prizes, win the result that there were huge entries, whose total amounted to 1,741, made under:- Dogs, 567; poultry, 460; pigeons, 378; rabbits, 204; horses and ponies 77; cats, 32; cavies, 12; and eggs, 11. [Judge for cats was Mr. JJ.H. Roberts of Armley] Of rabbits and cats the show was poor, save in very few instances [no results listed for cats].

VALUABLE CATS Dundee Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 28 May 1890
The commercial value of cats is of abundant range if the ticketed prices at cat shows may be accepted as a basis. From £1 to £1000 appears to be the selling price of cats, according to the estimate of the owners. It is, of course, well understood by the public that any price above or £3 may be taken as an indication that a purchaser is not required.

CAT SHOW. Nantwich Guardian, 14th June 1890
Fete and Garden Party, Marbury Park, Saturday, June 21st, 1890.
In connection with above, a CAT SHOW, open to all classes will be held. First prize, £1; second 10s; third 5s. No entrance fee. Entries to be made on or before June 14th, to Miss Jackson, Rudheath, Northwich.

DOG, POULTRY, PIGEON, CAGE-BIRD, AND CAT SHOW. Cornishman, 26th June 1890
PENZANCE. The Third Annual Dog, Poultry, Pigeon, Cage-Bird, and Cat Show will be held August 15th, 1890 (Swimming match day.) Judges – Dogs – George Roper, Esq., Sheffield (first time); Poultry, Pigeons and Cats – W. Nicholls, Esq., London; Birds – R.G. Bird, Esq., Plymouth. Schedule will be ready in a few days. H.J. Gillard, Hon. Sec.

[CAT SHOW AT] FETE AT MARBURY IN AID OF WITTON CHURCH. Nantwich, Sandbach & Crewe Star, 28th June 1890
On Saturday a fête in aid of Witton Church was held at Marbury Park, the seat of Mr A. H. Smith- Barry, M.P. Included in the attractions was a cat show, the prize of £1 for the best cat being taken by Mrs Hewitt, of Winnington; 2nd (10s), Miss Capper, Hartford; 3rd (5s), Mrs Youd, Cuddington.

HARRISONS BABY AND CAT SHOWS. Sussex Agricultural Express, 5th July 1890
Harrison's (the second universal provider) great travelling warehouse will openTthursday. July 10th, 1890, near the Crown, East Grinstead. The cheapest man on earth for mangles, sewing machines, bassinettes, carpets, rugs, wire netting, wheels, ironmongery, bacon, cutlery, soap, pickles, sauces, tin 'ware. Sheets, blankets, watches and clocks. Musical instruments! Every description furniture. Feather beds, and everything but treacle. Goods sold at half the usual prices, and money returned same day for any article not approved of. Shops supplied. COME AND SEE THE BABY SHOW, ALSO THE CAT SHOW! Open every morning at 9. Auction sale every evening. Goods sent home within ten miles free.

PRIMROSE LEAGUE SHOW Western Gazette - Friday 25 July 1890
Primrose [League] Fete, Flower, Fruit, Vegetable, and Cat Show, Old Wardour Castle, Monday, August 1890. 2.30.-The show will be opened by W. H. Gramshaw Esq., supported by the Officers of the Habitation

HEADINGTON HORTICULTURAL POULTRY, PIGEON, CAGE BIRD, CAT AND DOG SHOW. Oxford Times, 26th July 1890
Headington Horticultural Poultry, Pigeon, Cage Bird, Cat and Dog Show – Manor House grounds, Monday, August 4 (Bank Holiday). Headington Brass Band. Admission: 1 till 3, One Shilling; 3 till 5, Sixpence; after 5 o’clock, Threepence. Children under twelve, Half-price. F. Rolph and W. Greenaway, Hon. Secs.

BISHOP AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL SHOW Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 20th August 1890
Bishop Auckland Agricultural Show, September 2nd, 1890, Horses, Cattle, Dogs, Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits, and Cats. Entries close August 23rd, David Armstrong, Secretary.

CATS AT SHOWS. Glasgow Herald, 2nd September 1890
Wendreda, Lancaster Road, Wimbledon.
Sir, - I am glad to find that the committee of the Stewarton Ornithological Society have decided to add to their show this year (to be held on the 20th of September) a few classes for out much overlooked feline pets. I hope many secretaries of shows in Scotland will follow this good example, as it is the best way of instilling that interest and respect the cat so well deserves. Let us hope thse classes may be well-filled (entries close on the 15th), especially as the prize-money has been philanthropically guaranteed by a lady member of the National Cat Club. If heads of families would make it a feature of granting much pleasure to their children by allowing them to enter, exhibit, and learn the value of their pets much good might be done for puss’s welfare. The prizes are not of much value, but the love and estimation of all animals to be thus encouraged is over very great importance. The secretary of the show, Mr. James Bowie, 47 High Street, Stewarton, will be only too pleased, I am sure, to send schedules and full particulars to all who are inclined to exhibit their pets. The entry fee is only 1s 6d. I am, etc, J.W. Townsend, Hon. Sec., N.C.C.

EGGLESTONE POULTRY, PIGEON, RABBIT, AND CAT SHOW North Star (Darlington), 5th September 1890
Egglestone Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbit, and Cat Show, September 20th, 1890. Judge, E. Hutton, Esq. Entries close September 13th. For Schedules apply to the secretaries, K. Hutchinson, H. Coates – Egglestone, via Darlington.

POULTRY, PIGEON, RABBIT, etc. SHOW AT READING. Reading Mercury, 25th October 1890
The second annual exhibition of Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits, Cats, Cavies, arid British and Foreign Cage Birds, was held on Wednesday and Thursday last, in the Corn Exchange, under the auspices of the Reading Ornithological Society. There were no less than 1,146 entries, against 1,320 last year, but it must be borne in mind that there were 19 classes struck out of the list last year, so that on the whole the comparison favourable. [. . .] 2 classes for Cats. [. . .] Of Cats there were 13 entries, all exceedingly fine specimens : but far excelling all in size and beauty was a fine long haired dark tabby "Lytton," of dignified behaviour, exhibited by Miss Rhodes, of the Coppice, Lower Earley, which deservedly was awarded 1st prize. Mr. C. Parson's "ginger," and Mr. H Blackett's silver greys are deserving special mention ; also Mr. Smith's large black cat exhibited not for competition.
CATS. First prize, 10s.; second, 5s.; third, 2s. 6d.
Class 98—Short-haired.—1st Mr. H. Blackett, Sunninghill; 2nd ditto, 3rd Mr. C. H. Lane, Bristol
Class 99-Long-haired.-1st Miss Rhodes, Lower Earley, Reading ; 2nd Miss G. C. Blake, Reading ; 3rd Mrs. Nicholay, Iver, Bucks.

CARDIGAN FAT STOCK, POULTRY, DAIRY PRODUCE, ROOTS, DOG, CAGE BIRDS AND CAT SHOW. Western Mail, 2nd December 1890
Cardigan Fat Stock, Poultry, Dairy Produce, Roots, Dog, Cage Birds and Cat Show, Thursday December 11th, 1890, at which prizes to the value of nearly £80 will be offered. Special prizes in every department. Entries close Saturday next, December 6th; Post entries Monday, 8th. Schedules and Entry Forms of the Secretary, Mr. Henry F. Davies, Advertiser Offices, Cardigan.

WANTED. Northampton Mercury, 21st November 1890
Wanted – hundreds of entries for the Newport Pagnell Poultry, Dog and Cat Show. Excellent classification and Prizes. Entries close November 24th. Schedules from Messrs. Sampson and Oldham, Hon. Secs.

NEWPORT DOG AND CAT SHOW. Northampton Mercury, 12th December 1890
The first open Exhibition of poultry, dogs, and cats at Newport Pagnell took place in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday and Thursday. There was a large number of entries, and the show was remarkably well patronised. The following are the awards:
Cats. – 1, Mrs. Money, Lathbury; 2 Rev. C. M. Ottley, Newport Pagnell; 3 Thomas Taylor, 4 Mark Grimes, Moulsoe.