REPORTS FROM EARLY BRITISH CAT SHOWS 1903

1903 WESTMINSTER CAT SHOW

Held at St. Stephen's Hall, Westminster Aquarium, in January, 1903.

ROYAL AQUARIUM London Evening Standard, 6th January 1903
The Royal Aquarium will close Saturday next, when the monster varieties will terminate at ten p.m. followed by a short address by Mr. Ritchie, a concert, “Auld Lang Syne,” and a final adieu to the most celebrated place of entertainment in London. A sale of effects will be held on the premisies the second week in February. Cat Show, Thursday.

THE CULT OF THE CAT. London Daily News, 8th January 1903
To-day there will open in the less ancient of the two St. Stephen's Halls at Westminster what has become a great annual levee of all the feline aristocracy, wearing its Imperial fur and displaying with the pride of lineage such majesty of whiskers as would occasion the envy of a junior Hohenzollern. An ancient Egyptian entering this palace of all the Persians would, we believe, have died through sheer excess of reverence. It is, we understand, the Cat Club which has gathered the divinities together. We state the fact because, knowing what claws await those who handle anything that concerns cats, we must be the more careful not to talk in this connection shout the National Cat Club.

Why there should be a Cat Club and a National Cat Club is one those questions which it would split society to discuss. The point here is that the two organisations exist, not, perhaps, altogether for the purpose of co-operation, but for all that on terms of extreme albeit distant respect. If we are not wholly misinformed, the souls of both organizations are being agitated by the delicate necessity of keeping either a joint register or separate registers of the precious animals for whose comfort so many catteries have been erected within the stately Homes of England. Tire intricacies of a Plantagenet pedigree are simple, indeed, compared with the labyrinthine descent of prize bred cat. Questions of identity arise which would puzzle the acutest lawyer, and in which veracity, however sincere, may be found to avail little. For the cats possess a definite market value, and over and over again have had to valued in a court of law. The register of a cat, like the register of a horse, is, therefore, no mere academic detail, but an absolutely essential feature of feline civilization. The mere ownership of cat is far more easy to define than its family connections, and it is to the cat's parentage that the register gives the only clue.

One peculiarity of the cat has not always received the attention it merits. A cat always prefers to lie upon a brown paper parcel in those cases where its mistress has not recently purchased a new hat. We do not pretend to explain why the animal chooses its couch in this erratic fashion, but presumably it knows its own mind best. Enough for us to point out the idiosyncrasy, which, of course, will never noticed except in those homes where the cat takes its proper place as master, since if the cat made to be obedient it will be compelled suppress its higher instincts and lie disconsolately on the humble hearthrug. Another trait of the cat is its inquisitiveness. Given a new piece of furniture in a room and the cat will at once smell it, scratch it, and finally lie on it. These are qualities which all cats share, but between the breeds there are subtle distinctions. The Manx cat has no tail, an anatomical disqualification to which in one case remember was added almost uncontrollable wildness. If we desire to retain our love for common short-haired cats we must beware of Persians, for after handling a Persian for six months the other variety seems inexpressibly vulgar and unclothed. The Persian is particular to its food-as, indeed, are all cats - and delicate. But with care a Persian lives to a lusty old age, and it always seems to lift the humblest home to the dignity of Belgravia. As a guarantee of gentility there is nothing like keeping Persians. But the most diplomatic cat is the Russian-the wicked little Russian, which makes itself the favourite over all the other beasts of the breakfast table, and which scents cold chicken from afar. Its hair is shorter than the Persian’s, and yet it is indescribably richer than that of the regulation tortoise-shell, which figures so largely in the “Family Herald.” However, let the uninitiated man-and, above all, the uninitiated woman-go to St. Stephen’s Hall, Westminster. There they will able to realise what a profoundly serious side there is to the cult of the cat, and how the points of one cat differ from the points of another cat, even as one star differeth from another star in glory.

CAT NATIONS. London Daily News, 9th January 1903
Though three hundred and sixty cats were assembled yesterday at St Stephen’s Hall, Westminster, at the Championship Show of the Cat Club, the terrible cat voice was conspicuously absent. Only an occasional faint ladylike mew told of some pussy a little weary of being looked at. With their beautiful fur and bright eyes they watched the stream of visitors passing slowly by, holding up their heads to be stroked in the most confiding way. Children of leisure and pleasure and luxury, fed on minced raw beef-steak and patent biscuits, nursed and petted, these show pussies knew nothing of human unkindness, and there was hardly a cross one among them.

Dow many kinds of cats there are one never realises until one sees them together at an exhibition. Why, besides the Cat Club and the National Cat Club, and the Midland Counties Club, and the Northern Counties Club, there are societies devoted solely to special breeds-the Blue Persian Cat Society, the Siamese Cat Club, the British Cat Club, the Short-Haired Cat Society, the Silver and Smoke Persian Society, and the Orange and Tortoiseshell Society. At present there are somewhat strained relations in the world of cat societies. The National Cat Club, the oldest of them all, which keeps a register of pedigree cats, will not recognise the Cat Club, and taboos all cats that have been shown at the Cat Club’s exhibition. As the younger society is wealthier and gives more prizes, this is hard on fanciers, who must keep two separate sets of pussies if they want to compete at the shows of both clubs. Happily, amalgamation is probable.

The aristocrats of Pussy land are the Persian or long-haired breed, with their magnificent silky fur, and they are subdivided according to colour, like the short-haired English cats. The most fashionable of all are the Blue Persian and the Silver Persian. There are also Silver Tabby Persians. Tabby is a generic term signifying "striped," and the stripes in all tabbies should be broad and clearly defined, with no smudging or smearing of the colour. Of course, in the long-haired cats this is most difficult of attainment. An ideal tabby has broad, clearly-marked stripes along its back, bending downwards at the shoulders, and coming round the neck in a ring, which is the supreme mark of gentle birth, and called the "Lord Mayor's Chain." In the silver tabby the dark markings must be on a silvery ground of one shade, not two or three pale shades blending, though the latter would really be quite as pretty. The eyes of a silver tabby may be green or orange, both colours having their advocates. The winner of all the honours in this class was "Roiall Fluffball,” a quite young female, shown by Miss E. M. Cope, in which the "Lord Mayor's Chain" and the markings were as clear and well-defined as in a short-haired pussy.

The shape of pussy is quite as important to the fancier as the colouring, and especially the shape of the head, which must be broad, with ears wide apart, short nose, and wide muzzle. The eyes should be horizontal; sloping eyes are not a good sign. In fact, a large, round, intelligent head is the ideal.

The Brown Tabby Persians were chiefly females, the males this class being extremely rare. The markings in this class are black on a rich red sable, and white on the chin should be as nearly as possible absent. The Tortoiseshell differs from the Tabby in being mottled or spotted instead of striped. The pure Tortoiseshells were a very small class: fact, there are only two known males of this kind in the country. The winner was a beautiful creature, with black, orange, and yellow patches and deep orange eyes. Tortoiseshell and White were a separate and rather larger class, and the Orange Tabbies a deep red orange with darker markings.

The classes for Siamese cats were cancelled owing to want of entries, but one female of this class was shown by Miss Derby Hyde, a lovely creature with brilliant blue eyes and creamy fur shading into fawn, and marked with deep chocolate points. The ideal Siamese ought to be pure cream and chocolate colour, but as it grows up the fawny tinge generally appears. Unlike the English and Persian cats, the Siamese has not a round head, but one rather pointed and marten-shaped. It is a most intelligent animal, in character more like a dog than a cat, with intense affection for its master and mistress, sometimes breaking its heart on a change of owner. It has a quite remarkable comprehension of language. But unfortunately the Siamese pussy has very weak lungs and often cannot endure our climate. Miss Hyde had two over from Siam a fortnight ago, and already they are dead. The one she showed has had congestion of the lungs and influenza several times.

Other classes were the white cats, with snowy fur and eyes of opal blue, the pupils shining like rubies in the light; and the smoke, black, blue, and orange short-haired classes.

[WESTMINSTER SHOW] London Daily Telegraph & Courier, 9th January 1903
St. Stephen's Hall, Westminster Aquarium, is just now a centre of attraction for lovers of cats, for the fifth championship show of the Cat Club was opened there under the most favourable auspices. The collection is of remarkable excellence. The fashion of the hour is the blue Persian, who is, of course, not blue at all, but slate colour, and next to him the silver is in favour. Three hundred and sixty, seven cats were benched, of which about two thirds were of the long-haired variety. Nearly every class was represented, though of the rare Siamese type only one specimen was to be found. The best long-haired blue male in the show was found in Mrs. A. M. Gregory’s Skellingthorpe Patrick, who took Lord Beresford's challenge. cup and the breeders’ prize, while among silver males similar honour fell to Mr. J. F. Dewar for Father O'Flynn II. Miss E. M. Cope's Roiall Fluffball took the cups and specials for long-haired silver tabbies, even triumphing over all her male rivals. The old-fashioned English brown tabby may not be so showy as some of our alien immigrants, but his glossy sable coat and tiger head are bad to beat, and a fine specimen of the short-hair variety was Mr. E. Newland's Jim Shelley, which proved the best of its class in the show. English and Oriental, homely and majestic, placid and hysterical-all kinds may be seen at St. Stephen's Hall-to say nothing of one wonderful creature with thirty-two toes.

LONDON CAT CLUB SHOW. CHAMPIONSHIP EXHIBITION AT WESTMINSTER. Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser, 9th January 1903
The Cat Club opened its fifth championship show yesterday at St. Stephen's Hall, Westminster. In the opinion of authorities, there was a considerable advance in quality on previous exhibitions, and especially in the silver and orange sections. Miss Winifred Beal, of Darlington, won the first prize in the cream male class with an especially beautiful cat, which has been taking prizes for some years past, its first success being at Manchester. Miss Beal was also highly commended in the orange male class and secured a third prize in the cream female class. Mrs. D Baker of Badger Rectory, Wolverhampton, was commended for a long-haired blue female, and Mr. J. Baljantyne of Peebles, was highly commended for a blue female Miss E. M Cope of Birmingham, took first prize for silver tabby (female), was very highly commended for a brown tabby (female) and took second prize for a silver tabby kitten. Miss M. Deakin. of Birmingham, secured a third prize for a silver tabby kitten. Mr T. Furze, of Birmingham, was highly commended for a silver tabby (male), highly commended for a brown tabby kitten, and received third prize for a silver tabby (female). Mrs. G. H- Harber, of Liverpool, secured first prize for a smoke kitten. Mrs. C. V. Hartley, of Bradford, was highly commended for a tortoiseshell kitten. Mr. A. Mudd, of Burnley received first prize for a male black short-hair. Mrs. Robinson of Richmond Rectory, Yorkshire, was third in the cream male long-haired kitten class, and Miss Josephine Simon, of Wavertree, Liverpool, was third in the silver female long-haired class. Mrs. E. A. Singleton, of Northfield, near Birmingham, took first prize, two silver medals, and special prize with "Orange Girl II." (kitten), as well as second prize for orange female long-haired.

THE CAT CLUB SHOW, London Evening Standard, 9th January 1903
The fifth annual (Westminster) Show organised by the Cat Club yesterday opened the St. Stephen’s Hall of the Royal Aquarium. There were in all 390 entries, and 367 cats were benched, several of the animals being, as usual, entered in two or more classes. The show is an exceedingly good one, not only from the number of cats shown, but from their excellent general condition; and the quality of their coats was above the average. The blue, silver, silver tabby, brown tabby, and any other colour longhaired cats were judged by Mr. T. B. Mason; the orange, cream, tortoiseshell, and tortoise and white long-haired cats by Mrs. Strick; and the black, smoke, and white long-haired cats, all neuters, and short-haired cats by Mr. Ambrose. Mrs. Robinson was to have judged the Siamese, but as only one example was sent the classes were cancelled, and this single pen labelled “Not for competition.”

Of long-haired cats and kittens there are 37 classes. The following is a list of the first prize-winners in the principal classes, with the prices affixed by the owners who were willing to sell:-
White male. Miss E. Harper’s Blue-eyed Wanderer.
White female, Mrs. O. Westlake's Blue-eyed Darling.
Black male. Mrs. Arthur Sharpe’s Zwarte, very fine well-shaped cat.
Black female, Mrs. A. Merritt’s Devonport.
Blue male, Mrs. A. M. Gregory’s Skellingthorpe Patrick, £21.
Blue female, Miss Terrill’s Bunch.
Smoke male, Mrs. H. J. James’s Champion Backwell Jogram, £25.
Smoke female, Mrs. Hamilton’s Pepita, £5 5s.
Silver male, Mr. J. P. Dewar’s Father O'Flynn II., an exceedingly good animal, of massive proportions, £100.
Silver female, Miss Chamberlayne’a Cap and Bells.
Orange male, Mrs. D. Bovington-Smith's Torringtoa Rufus.
Orange female, Miss Winifred Beale’s Romaldkirk Garnet
Cream male, Miss W. Beale’s Champion Romaldkirk Midshipmite.
Cream female, Mrs. D’Arcy-Hildyard’s Josephine of the Durhams.
Tortoiseshell, either sex, Miss M. Beal’s Pansy
Tortoiseshell and white, either sex, Miss J. Yeomen’s Mary.
Silver tabby, male, Miss A. Leake’s Marquis of Dingley.
Silver tabby, female, Miss Cope's Roiall Fluffball.
There was no first awarded for brown tabbies, male. For females. Miss H. Whitney took first with Brayfoot Fina.
Self-colour neuter, Mrs. Mallam’s Mafeking Day.
Tabby neuter, Miss Cbamberlayne's Belvedere Tyer.
In the open class for “any other colour,” Mrs. Boyce took first with her Fur, a good silver.
The long-haired kittens were very good-notably Mrs. Norris’s (blue) Kew Perfection and Mrs. Harper’s (smoke) Bulgerina.

In the short-haired cats there were no classes for Siamese; but in “any other variety ” Mrs. C. Cox took a second with her King Menelik. an Abyssinian male; no first recorded.
Manx, either sex, Lady Marcus Beresford’s Windsor Patch.
White, either sex. Him Derby Hyde’s Thames Valley Blue-eyed Doily.
Black, either sex, Miss Mudd’s Model. £5 5s.
Blue male, Mr. J. F. Dewar’s Firkens, £10.
Blue female, Mrs. C Cox’s Fashoda.
Tortoiseshell, either sex, Miss D. Hyde’s Shady.
Brown tabby, either sex, Mr. E. Newland's Jim Shelley.
The Show, which remains often till five this afternoon, closes the long series of Shows for which the Royal Aquarium is celebrated.

CAT SHOW IN LONDON. The Scotsman, 9th January 1903
The fifth annual two days' show of the Cat Club was opened yesterday at St Stephen's Hall , Westminster . The number of cats benched was 365, rather less than usual, but the quality all round was excellent . Competition was keen , especially tor silvers , blue Persians, smokes, and orange. About £500 was offered in prizes , and 200 special prizes were in competition, including several challenge cups and trophies. Lady Marcus Beresford exhibits a splendid team of both the long and short haired varieties, and won many prizes. Lady Gooch and Lady Williams were successful with long-haired neuters, and long-haired blues. Mr Harold Black (a Scot) won a first prize with an extraordinary short-haired tabby, a handsome specimen armed with a double set of toes and claws , which excited considerable interest . Many prizes were won by Miss Winifred Beal and Miss Mildred Beal (Darlington), Miss Anderson Leake (Reading), Miss Derb y Hyde (Herts) , Mrs Carew Cox (Hants), and Mrs Darcy-Hildyard (Marlborough). Mr J. P. Dewar (Edinburgh) obtained the chief award for his well-known long-haired cat, "Father O'Flynn," which has won three championships and nine first prizes, and which is valued at £100; and he was also first with a short-haired blue male . Other Scottish exhibitors were Mr J. Ballantyne ( Peebles ), Mrs P . V . Chinnery-Haldane (Onich), and Mr. W. G. Hunter (Glasgow), but they did not succeed in getting into the prize-list. The weather was foggy in the morning and rain fell in the afternoon, but in the evening there was a large and fashionable attendance.

360 CATS. Bradford Daily Telegraph, 9th January 1903
Three hundred and sixty cats are on show at the Championship Exhibition of the Cat Club, opened at St. Stephen’s Hall, Westminster, yesterday. At the cat show at the Royal Aquarium yesterday, two little white kittens with the odd canes of Lady Antipyrin and Lord Phenacetin were amazingly priced at £250 each, but with the exception of Dolly Grey, whose owner will not say “good-bye’’ under £200, prices mostly ranged from twenty guineas down to a pound.

LOCAL SUCCESSES Rugby Advertiser, 10th January 1903
At the champion show of the National Cat Club, Mr T G Addison of the Spital Farm, Lutterworth, took first prize with a pair of short-haired silver tabby kittens.

THE CAT CLUB Clifton Society, 15th January 1903
The fifth annual (Westminster) Championship Show of the Cat Club, which seeks to promote the general good and true breeding of cats, was held at St. Stephen's-hall, adjoining the Royal Aquarium, Westminster, on two days last week. The cats benched were not so numerous as last year, the total number being 367. Some of these were entered in more than one of the 60 classes into which the show was divided, and there were in all 390 cases. One or two of the classes had to be cancelled owing to the small number of entries, notably those for Siamese cats, for which there were four classes, but only two entries. But the collection was, notwithstanding, a thoroughly representative one, and the condition of the cats was quite up to the average of those at previous yens. The largest classes for long-haired cats were those for blues and silvers, or Chinchilla, smoke, orange, and brown and silver tabbies. Lady Marcus Beresford, the founder and one of the presidents, was one of the largest exhibitors as well as one of the largest donors of prizes. She presented six challenge cups, in addition to numerous medals, and Lord Marcus Beresford, who is the treasurer of the club, presented two others. One of these latter two was for the best Royal Siamese male. in which classes there were no entries; consequently, it could not be awarded. The other, which was for the best long-haired blue male, was won for the second year in succession by Mrs. A. M. Gregory's "Skellingthorpe Patrick" -a particularly good specimen, bred by the exhibitor. One of Lady Marcus Beresford's cups (also for Siamese) was not awarded, but the five others were won by Mr. J. F. Dewar's "Father O'Flynn II.," a long-haired silver male; Miss Rosamond Whitney's "Brayfort Fina," a long-haired brown tabby female; Mr. J. F. Dewar's "Firkens," a short-haired blue male (two cups); and Mrs. C. M. Bonny's "Dame Fortune," a silver tabby female. Lily Duchess of Marlborough also offered a cup for the best long hair male, which could not be awarded. There were numerous other challenge cups, and prizes were awarded in each class. Miss E. M. Cope's "Roiall Fluffball," a beautifully-marked long haired silver tabby, carried off all the chief prizes in its particular classes, and obtained besides the breeder's cup, a challenge trophy, a challenge cup, and a silver medal. There are about 170 exhibitors. Among the visitors to the show were Lord and Lady Marcus Beresford, Sir C. and Lady Alexander, Lady Gooch, Lady Decies, and Lady Maitland.

THE ROYAL AQUARIUM - "AULD LANG -SYNE." Folkestone Express, Sandgate, Shorncliffe & Hythe Advertiser, 14th January 1903
The Royal Aquarium at Westminster finally closed its doors on Saturday evening, and in a few weeks' time will be formally handed over to its new owners.

THE ROYAL AQUARIUM Croydon Guardian and Surrey County Gazette , 24th January 1903
Now that the Aquarium is closed, London will at a loss for a convenient building for dog and cat shows, flower displays, and other exhibitions. No doubt the Crystal Palace will to some extent benefit from the change. But in that case the railway question will become more acute than ever. It is interesting at this stage to recall the ideas of efficiency considered practical fifty years ago. The original plan was to have an exclusive line of rail on which a frequent service of trains would do the journey in ten minutes. That would be fine thing for the Palace and for the public, but it will not come off until a “tube” is constructed from town to Sydenham.

WESTMINSTER CAT SHOW Herne Bay Press, 24th January 1903
We observe that Miss Leslie, of Pear Tree Close, Beltinge, recently obtained a third prize at the Westminster Cat Show with her exhibit “Prince Eddy” in the Long Hair, Blue Male Kittens Class. The “Fur and Feather” spoke in the following terms of Prince Eddy:- “Lovely shape, nice ears, strong limbs, and short thick-set body. If he gets a good undercolour will be a gem.” It is hoped then that the Prince may grow to be a gem.

1903 HANLEY DOG AND CAT SHOW

HANLEY DOG AND CAT SHOW. Staffordshire Advertiser, 17th January 1903
The annual show of dogs and cats promoted by the North Staffordshire Fanciers’ Association was held on Tuesday in the New Drill Hall, Shelton. The show has been in existence for many years, but previously included in its exhibits poultry, pigeons, etc. Now, however, dogs and cats are the only exhibits. The former occupied by far the largest number of classes – 91 out of 100. The cat show, however, was the largest ever held in North Staffordshire. The total number of exhibits was about 800, a considerable increase as compared with last year. [Cats judge] Mrs. Ransome, Altrincham.

The cats exhibited were a decided improvement upon last year, and included some first-class exhibits. The challenge cup for the best cat owned by a member of the association was won by Mr. S. Hodgkins with “Everdon Diana,” and Mrs. Meller Bonny won the first and special in the smooth variety class with a blue Persian, a champion winner, clear in colour and nicely marked [this has to be a reporting error because smooth = shorthair]. Mrs. Morrison, Birmingham, won a first and special for the best long-haired cat. In the rough variety class (radius), Mrs. A. Chew, Newcastle, obtained first and second prizes with “Moley” and “Countess.” The following was the prize list.
Any variety, rough, male (open), 1, Mrs. Morrison, Birmingham; 2, Mr. J. H. Whatmough, Oldham, “Orleans Duke” (Persian); 3, Mrs. L. Cooke, Westbridge, “Bridgford Albert” (Chinchilla).
Any variety, rough, female (open), 1, Mr. E. Powell, leamingtom, “Judy” (Persian); 2, Mrs. Morrison; 3, Miss. Y. Simon, Liverpool “Cinderella” (Persian).
Any variety, smooth male or female (open), 1, Mrs. Meller Bonny, Hassocks, “Ch. Heather Belle;” 2, Mr. L. H. Hodgson, Fenton, “Chee-Chee.”
Any variety, rough or smooth, neuter (open), 1, Mr. R. Radcliffe, Stalybridge, “Wallace;” 2, Miss F.M. Bates, Shelton, “Silverfoot” (Persian); 3, Miss M. Bowman, “Filey Jerry” (Persian)
Any variety, rough and smooth, under six months, male or female (open), 1, Mrs. A.L. Bates, Hanley, “Joe Chamberlain;” 2, Mr. A.B. Irving, Rasford, “Fic;” 3, Mr. R. Bates, Shelton, “Lord Kitchener.”
Any variety, rough and smooth (£3 selling), male, female or neuter (open), 1, Mr. Sam hodgkins, Hanley, “Everdon Diana;” 2, Mr. J. Price, Stoke, “Baden Powell;” 3, Messrs. Moore and Ainsworth, Alton “Carmen Silva.”
Any variety, rough, male or female (radius), 1 and 2, Mrs. A. Chew, Newcastle “Moley” and “Countess;” 3, Mrs S. Richardson, Stoke, “Ferdy” (Persian).
Any variety, smooth, male or female (radius), 1, Mr. S.M. Neales, Newcastle, “Tommy;” 2, Mr. L.H. Hodgson, “Chee-Chee;”3, Mrs. E. Jarvis, Chesterton, “Baby.”
Any variety, rough or smooth, neuter (radius), 1, Miss F.M. Bates, “Silverfoot;” 2, Mrs G. le Fleming, Paris, “Ruff;” 3, Mr. T. Rushton, Blythe Bridge, “Tommy.”
Three guinea challenge cup for best cat owned by a member, Mr. S. Hodgkins, “Everdon Diana” (Persian).
Best rough cat, Mrs Morrison, Birmingham.
Best smooth cat, Mrs. Meller Bonny, “Ch. Heather Belle”.
Silver medal for best local cat, Mrs A Chew, “Moley”.

1903 BATH CAT SHOW

CAT SHOW AT BATH Clifton Society, 4th December 1902
Many readers will be interested in learning that the proposed cat show in Bath has been definitely fixed to be held at the Engineers' Drill Hall, Upper Bristol-road, towards the end of January. Probably all the leading exhibitors in the cat world will be represented, several special clubs having offered numerous handsome prizes for their particular varieties. Mrs. James, of Backwell, near Bristol, is one of the active promoters, and the judges will probably include Mr. J. R. Mason, of Bradford, and Lady Marcus Beresford. The committee meetings are being held in London, but Mr. Wyatt is the local hon. sec. Bath has been selected for the exhibition because it is regarded as a convenient centre.

CAT SHOW Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette, 11th December 1902
The Specialist Societies interested in the various breeds of cats in the United Kingdom have decided to bold their first combined show in Bath, at the Engineers' Drill Hall, Upper Bristol Road, January 22 and 23 [1903]. Mrs, James, of Backwell, near Bristol, is the hon. sec. and treasurer, and Mr. A. Wyatt is local hon. sec. and manager. Several lady judges have been appointed, together with Mr. J. R. Mason. of Bradford, Yorks. There will be 53 classes, embracing every type of cat, and of these no less than 40 are fully guaranteed. About 120 prizes will be offered, including cups, pieces of plate, and prize money, which have been liberally subscribed. The best cat in the show and the best local cat will be judged in public at 3 p.m. The committee is endeavouring to make it the largest and most complete cat show out of London.

WEST OF ENGLAND CAT SHOW Clifton Society, 15th January 1903
It is now many years since a cat show was held in Bath, so that the West of England Cat Show, which is to be held in Bath on January 22nd and 23rd, will be welcomed by lovers of animals. The show, which is the first held by cat specialist societies, wil take place in the Engineers’ Drill Hall, Upper Bristol-road, and will be opened at two o’clock by the Mayor, supported by Lady Marcus Beresford, who is so well-known to all cat fanciers. There are 53 classes devoted to the various breeds of cats, and most of the famous cats in England will be present. On the first day of the show, January 22nd, the public judging for the best cats in the show will take place at three o’clock, after which there will be a ring class for cats shown on a collar and lead. The show is under the distinguished patronage of the Duchess of Beaufort, the Marquis of Bath, Lady Marcus Beresford, Lady Decies and many others.

WEST OF ENGLAND CAT SHOW Clifton Society, 22nd January 1903
The expectations of the promoters of the first Specialist Societies' West of England Cat Show, which opens to-day at the Engineers' Drill Hall in the Upper Bristol-road, have been more than realised, for the entries make an aggregate of 431, a total which exceeds the number of cats exhibited at the Westminster Show last week. Many notable felines have been entered, among them being Lady Decies's champion "Fulmer Zaida," which has won more prizes than there are days in a year. There are several other champion cats on the list, and a local winner of renown in the cat world is Mrs. Gregory's (Lyncombe) "Skellingthorpe Patrick," which did well at the Westminster Show. Another champion entered is "Backwell Jogram," a noted " smoke," while "Black Fury" is also to be shown. The Hon. Philip Wodebouse, cousin of Mr. E R. Wodehouse. M.P., is one of the exhibitors and his celebrated cat "White Devil" is among the entries.

Although a large number of well-known winners will be present the show will be by no means devoid of local interest, for the local exhibits number between eighty and ninety, and some thirty of the prizes are restricted to them. The local neuter class is exceptionally strong, and in addition to the three prizes originally offered three extra awards are to be made. In all, the class prizes and special prizes number 312. The Mayor will open the show at two o'clock, and among those expected to be present are Lady Marcus Beresford (one of the patrons), Miss Simpson (London), Mr. Little (Beckenham), and other well-known fanciers. At three o'clock the ring class for neuters will be publicly judged (the cats being led into the ring by their owners with a collar and lead) and at the same time the judges will award prizes for the best cat in the show and the best local cats. The show will remain open on Friday.

LOCAL EXHIBITOR Gloucestershire Echo, 23rd January 1903
At Bath Cat Show on Thursday, Mrs. J.H. Boulter, of Cheltenham, won first prize for the soundest coloured blue kitten.

CAT SHOW IN BATH. Western Daily Press, 23rd January 1903
Under the auspices of various specialist cat societies a large exhibition, containing 283 specimens was opened in h Engineer Volunteer Drill Hall, Upper Bristol Road, Bath, yesterday, and will be closed this Friday evening. The show was opened by the Mayor (Mr. F.E. henshaw), who congratulated the promoters on the success of the venture, saying he was glad to hear it was a better show than that held at Westminster last week. Lady Decies, who has some of her best cats on the benches, was present at the opening ceremony. On the motion of Mr. Beckenham, the Mayor was thanked for opening the show. Mrs. H.V. James, of Backwell, near Bristol, is hon. Secretary and hon. Treasurer, while the secretary and manager is Mr. A. Wyatt, of Bath. The committee is composed of the following ladies and gentlemen:- Mrs. Balding (Acton), Chinchilla Cat society; Miss Beal (Darlington) and Mrs. Vidal (London), Orange and Tortoiseshell Society; Miss Simpson, Miss Goddard, and Mr Russell Biggs (London), Blue Persian Cat Society; Miss White Atkins (Botley) and Miss Kerswell (London), Black and White Society (this has nothing to do with Scotch); and Mr. Little (Beckenham), Silver and Smoked Persian Cat Society. The local committee consisting are Mrs. Spackman, Miss Phayre, Mrs. Beath, Mrs. Palmer (Bristol), Mr. G. Mariner, and Mr Walter Sants. Miss Frances Simpson, of Kensington, London, is the show steward. The judges were:- Mrs. Martin (High Wycombe), Mrs. Paul Hardy (Salisbury), Miss Cochran (Wimborne), Mr. C.H. Lane (Bristol), and Mr. Mason (Bradford, Yorks).

OUR DANDY PUSSIES. BIRMINGHAM PRIZE WINNERS AT BATH CAT SHOW Evening Despatch, 23rd January 1903
Mrs. H.H. Barnett, Bristol-road, Birmingham, was commended for her blue female Persian at the Bath Cat Show yesterday; and in the novice female class Mr, C.W. Witt, Burbury-street, Lozells, Birmingham, was first. In the class for breeders of chinchilla or shaded silver, silver tabby, and smoke, cat or kittens, Miss E.M. Cope, Bristol-road, Birmingham, was second with “Dewdrop”; Miss Cope was also third for silver tabby or smoke kittens. Mrs. M.E. Spofforth Edgbaston, was third for her female orange. In the class for silver tabby females, Miss E.M. Cope, Birmingham, was first with “Roiall Fluffball,” a beautifully marked long-haired silver tabby, which carries off all available prizes in its classes at Westminster. The same lady’s “Dewdrop” was third in the same class, and she was also third-prize take in the braces with “Roiall Fluffback” [Fluffball?] and “Dewdrop.” Miss E.R. Morrison, Harborne-road, Birmingham, was very highly commended for her brown tabby, “Kinza,” Mr. C.W. Witt, of Birmingham, took the special for the best female kitten, “Blue Patte.”

Miss E.M. Cope, Birmingham, scored a notable success in winning the Countess of Aberdeen’s challenge trophy in the form of a model of a cat for the best silver tabby. The winning cat was “Roiall Fluffball,” said to be the most beautifully marked silver tabby living, so dense and clear are its tracings. The trophy has to be won three times to become the owner’s absolute property. Lady Decies carried off the chinchilla championship bowl, and Mrs. H. V. James the two challenge cups forte best smokes. Miss E.R. Morrison, Harborne-road, Birmingham, won the S.S.P.C.S.’s silver medal for the best chinchilla male, and Lady Decies that for the best female. A similar award for the best smoke tabby [sic] male went to Mr. C.W. Witt, of Birmingham. Miss Morrison carried off the special for the best chinchilla or shaded silver male, and was also first prize taker in the Chinchilla Cat Club class for the best male, Lady Decies having the best female.

CATS IN BATH. EXCELLENT SHOW AT THE DRILL HALL - Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette, 29 January 1903
The Cat Show at Bath was a great success. was promoted by specialist societies, and the moving and controlling spirit was Mrs H. V. James, of Backwell, near Bristol, who appeared on the programme as hon. secretary and hon. Treasurer,while the secretary and manager was Mr. A. Wyatt of Bath. The committee composed the following ladies and gentlemen: Mrs. Balding (Acton), Chinchilla Cat Society ; Miss Beal (Darlingtonj and Mrs. Vidal (London), Orange and Tortoise-shell Society; Miss Simpson, Miss Goddard. and Mr. Russell Biggs (London). Blue Persian Cat society; Miss White Atkins (Botley) and Miss Kerswell (London), Black and White Society ; and Mr. Little (Beckenham), Silver and Smoked Persian Cat Society. The local committee assisting were Mrs. Spackman, Miss Phayre, Mrs, Beath, Mrs. Palmer (Bristol), Mr. G. Mariner and Mr. Walter Sants. Miss Frances Simpson, of Kensington (London), was the show steward. The judges were: - Mrs. Martin (High Wycombe), Mrs. Paul Hardy (Salisbury), Miss Cochran (Wimborne), Mr. C. H. Lane (Bristol), and Mr. Mason (Bradford, Yorks.).

Much notice naturally was taken the champion cat, “Fulmer Saida,” belonging to Lady Decies, which added to the 360 prizes she had already gained. The Mayor (Mr. J. E. Henshaw), who was accompanied by the Mayoress and the Town Clerk, opened the exhibition at two o'clock, being introduced by Mr. A. H. Butler. His Worship said Bath was cosmopolitan in its entertainments, and he visited the show with much pleasure. He was glad to hear from Mr. Wyatt that they had more entries than at Westminster the previous week. Recently they had in Bath Earl Roberts, whose antipathy to cats was well-known, but he (the Mayor) did not share in that antipathy, while, the Town Clerk was very fond cats (applause). He hoped the show would be most successful. The Mayoral party, conducted by Lady Decies, then made a tour of the hall.

PRIZE LIST LONG-HAIRED CATS AND KITTENS.
Class 1 - White Male: 1, Miss G. M. Horril, Bournemouth, The Favourite; 2, Miss E. Harper, Hayward's Heath; 3 Miss White Atkins, Botley, The White Knight; r. Mrs. O. Westlake, London, Blue-eyed St. Pancras; vhc, Mrs. Nott, Hatfield, Bobby.
Class 2. - White Female. 1, Mrs Langford-Sainsbury, Beckington: 2. Miss Nora Kerswell, Kensington, Una of Kensington; 3, Mrs. Finnie Young, Dumblane, Queen of the Meadow.
Class 3. - Black Male; 1. Mrs. B. Witham-Wignall, Folkestone, Black Fury.
Class 4. - Black Female: no entries.
Class 5. - Black and White Novice. Male or Female; 1 Mrs. E. Witham-Wignall, Black Fury; 2, Miss Nora Kerswell, Una of Kensington; 3, Miss O. Westlake, Blue-eyed St. Pancras; r Mrs Finnie Young, Queen of the the Meadow.
Class 6 - Blue Male: 1. Mrs. Gregory, Lincoln, Skelljngthorpo Patrick: 2, Miss M. Homfrey, Andover, Don Carlos; 3. Miss E. Goddard, South Lambeth, Yani; r, Mrs. Cotlingwood, Leighton Buzzard, Royal Bobs; vhc, Mrs. A. A. Allen, Reading, Blue Coat Boy II, and Mrs. Young, Bonnie Prince Charlie ; hc, Miss Hamilton, Bannerdown, Rozelle Delight.
Clas 7 - Blue Female: 1, Miss Terrill, Camborne, Bunch: 2, Mrs. B. Close, Camberley, Pretty Dear; 3, Mrs. Finnie Young, Chiffon Blue: r Lady Decies, Birchington, Fulmer Hazeline; vhc, Mrs. G. Baker, Wolverhampton, Beauty, and Miss Hamilton, Rozelle Kittikens; c Mrs. H. H. Barneti, Birmingham, Loe.
Class 8. - Blue Novice. Male or Female: 1, Mrs. Finnie Young, Chiffon Blue; 2, Lady Decies, Fulmer Hazeline; 3, Miss M. Homfrey, Victor: r., Mrs. White Atkins, The Brushwood Boy; vhc, Miss Hamilton, Rozelle Delight, and Mrs. A. Allen, Blue Coat Boy II.
Class 9 - Blue Kitten, Male: 1, Miss Hamilton, Rozelle Delight: 2, Mrs. F. Norris, Kew, Kew Perfection.
Class 10. - Blue Kitten. Female: 1, Mr. C. W. Witt, Birmingham, Blue Patte; 2 Mrs. Gre- Lonsdale Veronica; 3, Miss A. St. ronaid's. Bine
Class 11. - Blue Kitten. Breeders. Kitten onlv-. 1. Miss Ham itoc. Rozelle Delight; 2, Mrs. Gregory, Lonsdale Veronica.
Class 12 - Chinchilla and Shaded Silver Male: 1, Hon. P. Wodehouse, North Walsham, Silver Tom; 2, E. Bonner, Willesden, Cairo Ramadan; 3 Miss S. Bartlett, Bexley Heath, The Silver Sultan, and Mrs. M. Marriott, Kingsbridge (equal); r, Mr. T. Phillips, Clifton, Lord Clifton; vhc, Mrs. Wellbye, Ealing, Kuhe of Raneleigh, Mrs. E. A. Clark, The Absent- Minded Beggar, Mrs. E. Humphries. Dolgenan, Lord Clive, Miss Snell, Wimbldon, Firefly, and Mrs. Sinkin, Southampton, Larka; hc; Mrs H. Thomas, Kensington, Silver Pat.
Class 13 - Chinchilla and Shaded Silver Female: Lady Decies, Fulmer Zaida; 2. Miss Chamberlayne, Norwood Cap and Bells; 3, Mrs. E A Clark, Ashbrittle San Toy; r , Mrs. Marriott, Whitehall Peace; vhc, Miss Forrell, Cornwall Lilliett, Miss Chamberlayne, Garboldieham Papose, Mrs. E. A. Clark, Ashbrittle Fair Lady; hc, Mrs. W. P. Cubitt, Norfolk, The Nun of Bromholme, and Miss A. Leake, Reading, The Elder Miss Bloxom of Dingley.
Class 14 - Tabby, Male: 1, Miss Darby Hyde, Hertford Heath; 2. Miss Nora Kerswell, Stent, Ilaris; 3, Miss Derby Hyde, Thames Valley Argent; vhc, Mr. T. Plater, Camberley; hc, Mrs. McLaren Morrison, Northallerton, Shah Jehan.
Class 15. - Silver Tabby, Female: 1, Miss E. M. Cope, Birmingham. Roiall Fluffball; 2, Miss J. Cox. Highcliff Beauty: 3, Miss E. M. Cope, Dewdrop; vhc. Miss Power. Newbury, Watership Zelica, and Miss E. A. Painter, Northleach Queenie.
Class 16. - Smoke, Male: 1, Mrs. Harold V. James; 2, Mrs James;3, Mrs. J. Gerrish, Keynesham, Peter; vhc, Mrs. C Foulds, Manchester, Prince of Hulme, Mrs. James, Backwell Jorrocks; Mr. J. H. Whatmough, Oldham, Orleans Duke, and Mrs. Sinkins, Teufal.
Class 17 - Smoke. Female: 1, Mrs. V. C. Longhurst, Bromley, Wee Wee; 2, Mrs. W. P. Cubitt, Minouche; 3. Mrs. James, Backwell Jae; r, Mrs. W . H. Brain, Cardiff, Backwell Julia; vhc, Miss Persse, Lynton, “Twee”, and Mrs. James, Backweil Juno.
Class 18. - Novice, Chinchilla Shaded Silver, Silver Tabby and Smoke: 1, Mrs. J. Gerrish, Peter; 2, Mrs. G. L. Harber, Liverpool, Bulgerina; 3. Mrs. James, Backwell Jad; vhc. Miss Persse, Twee, Mrs. E. H. Godsal, Whitechurch, Iscoyde Furzan, Mrs. E. A. Clark, The Absent Minded Beggar, Mrs. E. A. Clark, Ashbrittle San Toy, Miss E. Annely Phayre, Weston, Bath, Lord Victor of Ormond, and Mrs. James. Backwell Jorrocks.
Class 19 - Breeders, Chinchilla or Shaded Silver, Silver Tabby and Smoke. Cats or Kittens: 1, Mrs E. H. GodsaL, Iscoyd Farran; 2,Miss E. M. Cope, Roiall Fluffball; 3, Miss Chamberlayne, Star the Spheres; r. Mrs. W. P. Cubitt, The Nun of Bromholme; vhc, Mr. T. Phillips, Lord Clifton, Miss J. Cox, Highcliffe Beauty, Mrs. E. H. Hamilton, Pepita, Miss E. M. Cope, Dewdrop, Mrs. Harber, Bulgerina, and Mrs Sinkins, Teufel
Class 20 – Kitten, Chinchilla or Shaded Silver. 1, MissSnell, Firefly; 2, Miss Snell, Peep o' Day; 3 and r, Miss L. Ford, Farnham, Shaloon, and Moonray; vhc, Mrs. B. Miles, Lyndhurst, Anemoneffi; hc, Mrs. Sinkins, Silverra.
Class 21 – Kitten, Silver Tabby and Smoke: 1, Mrs. Gregory, Thisbe; 2, Mrs. G. L. Harber, Bulgerina; 3, Miss E. M. Cope, Roiall Reinette.
Class 22 - Orange, Male: 1, Mrs. McLaren Morrison, Puck; 2, Mrs Vida, Torrington Sunnyside; 3, Mrs. Vidal, Sydenham, Russet; r, Miss Winifred Beal, Darlington, Ronaldkirk Minotaur; vhc, Mr. Francis Neat, The King's Own; hc. Miss Winifred Beal,. The Red Rover.
Class 23. – Orange, Female: 1, Miss Winifred Beal, Ronaldkirk Garnet; 2, Mrs. D’Arcy Hildyard, Marlborough, Mehitahel of the Durhams; 3. Mrs. M. E. Spofforth, Edgbaston, Chrysantha; vhc. Mrs. Vidal, Calendula.
Class 24 - Cream, Male – 1, Miss Winifred Beal; 2, Mrs F.W. Western, Sandy, Matthew of the Durhams; 3, Miss Robinson, Richmond, Yorks, Mike; r, Mrs. F. Norris, Kew Ronald; vhc, Miss B. Cornish-Bowden, South Brent, Devon, Devonshire Cream.
Class 25. - Cream, Female: 1, Mrs D'Arcy Hildyard, Miriam of the Durhams; 2, Mrs. D'Arcv Hildyard, Hazeldine of the Durhams; 3, Miss Winifred Beal, Ronaldkirk Flirt; vhc, Mrs. D'Arcy Hildyard, Josephine of the Durhams.
Class 26. – Tortoiseshell, Male and Female: 1, Mrs. E. W. Western, Wynnstay Popinjay; 2, Miss Mildred Beal, Pansy, and Miss A. Bennet, Queen of Sheba (equal); 3, Miss K. Sangster, Southsea; vhc, Miss Terrell, Lorna Doone.
Class 27. - Novice, Orange. Cream, and Tortoiseshell: 1, Mrs. Vidal, Dandelion. 2, Mrs D'Arcy Hildyard, Mehitabel of the Durhams. 3, Miss Robinson, Ronaldkirk Mike, r, Miss A Bennet, Queen of Sheba.
Class 28. – BrownTabby, Male: 1. Mrs. B. Palmers Clifton, Clifton King: 2, Miss Power, Watership Tiger Boy; 3 Mrs. G. Wilson, Sydenham Sceptre .
Class 29. - Brown Tabby. Female: 1, Miss R. Whitney,. Dublin, Brayfort Hina; 2, Miss R. Whitney, Brayfort Princess: 3, Mrs. H. B. Palmer, Clifton Verna; r, Miss Nora I.ees, . Bournemouth, Lingmoor Bettinda; vhc, Miss E. R. Morrison, Birmingham Kinza.
Class 30. – Neuter, Self Colour: W. F. Williams. Barnstaple, Blue Boy Chummie.
Class 31. - Neuter. any colour except blue, black, white: 1, Miss Nora Lees, Lingmoor Tom; 2. Mrs. R. Whitney, Brayfort Persimmon Laddie; 3. Hon. P . Wodehouse, Wilton Blue Hyacinth, and Mrs. Gregory, Lonsdale Chrysalis II; r, Miss Chamberlayne, Belvedere Tiger; hc. Miss Nora Lees, Lingmoor Harry; c, Mrs. Boyce, Fus.
Class 32. - Any Other Colour Kitten: t, Miss A. Lawford, Exeter, Prince Blue Eyes; 2, Mrs. G. Wilson, Sceptre of Arrandale
Class 33. - Brace, any colour: 1, Lady Decies; 2, Mrs. James: 3. Miss E. M. Cope, Roiall Fluffback [Fluffball?] and Dewdrop; r, Miss Chamberlayne, Belvedere Tiger and Cap and Bells: vhc. Miss White Atkins, The White Knight and The Brushwood Boy; hc. Miss Derby Hyde, Thames Silver King and Thames Valley Argent; c, Mrs. E. A. Clark, The Absentminded Beggar and Ashbrittle San Toy.
Class 34. – Team, any colour: 1. Mrs. Harold V. James. Backwell Juno, Ch Backwell Jogram, Backwell Jubilee II, Backwell Jael and Backwell Jackanapes; 2, Miss R. Whitney, Brayfort Persimmon Laddie, Brayfort Princess, and Brayfort Hina; 3. Miss Chamber ayne, Belvedere Tiger, Cap and Bells, and Garboldism Papose; r, Miss Derby Hyde, Thames Valley Silvertoes. Thames Valley Silver Queen, Thames Valley Silver Princess, Thames Valley Silver King, Thames Valley Argent, and Roly Poly San; vhc, Mrs. Vidal, Russett, Torrington Sunnysides, Calendula, and Dandeliion, and Mrs. Finnie Young, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Queen of the Meadow, Blue-eyed Sirdar, and Chiffon Blue; hc Mrs. E. A. Clark, Ashbrittle San Toy, The Absent-minded Beggar, and Ashbrittle Fair Lady; c Miss Hamilton, Rozelle Kittikins, Rozelle Beauty, and Rozelle Ronaldine.
Class 35.--Selling Class, Any Colour or Sex : 1. Mrs. F. W. Western. Wynstay Popinjay: 2. Miss E. Leslie, Heme Bay, Ruffie Divernon; Mrs. W. P. Cubitt. The Nun of Bromholme; r., Mrs. H. B. Palmer, Clifton Otter; vhc. Mrs. H. B. Palmer, Clifton Smutty.

SHORT-HAIRED CATS.
Class 36. - Ring Class for neuters only: 1, Miss R. Whitney; 2. Mrs. Boyce; 3. Mrs. Lees; r, Miss Phayre; vhc Miss Lees; hc. Mrs. Gregory.
Class 37. – Black or White, Male and Female: 1, Lady Decies, Fulmer Snowflake: 2. Hon. P. Wodehouse, White Devil. 3. Mr. F. W. Western. Prickly Pear; r, Mrs. Nott, King of Blacks; vhc Mr. A. C. Brackstone, Bath, Bath Surprise; hc Mrs. W. Dickenson, Bath, Bath White Eclipse.
Class 38. - Silver Tabby, Male; 1, Mrs. Collingwood, Ch. James II; 2, Lady Decies, Fulmer Ping Pong; 3, Mrs. H.B. Palmer. Silver Prince.
Class 39. - Silver Tabby, Female- 1, Mrs. C.M. Bonny, Hassocks, Dame Fortune; 2, Mrs. C. M. Bonny, Heather Belle, Mrs. Collingwood, Muttie; r Mrs. H. B. Palmer. Silver Princess.
Class 40. - Any Other Colour Tabby, male or female: 1, Mr. R. Kuhnel, Bradford, Coronation King; Mrs. Collingwood, Clem.
Class 41. - Blue, Male or Female: 1, Mrs. E. A. Clark, Ashbrittle Peter; 2, Mrs. E. A. Clark, Ashbrittle Petti Sing: 3, Mr. George Mariner, Bath, Blue Bell; r Mr. George Mariner, Daisy of Bath; vhc Mrs. H. Kelly, Ilfracombe, Kitty.
Class 42. - Kitten, Any Variety or Colour: 1, Mrs. E. A. Clark, Ashbrittle Peter: 2, Mrs. Collingwood, Muttie; 3, Mrs. W. T. Jarvis. Southampton, Comanie.
Class 43 - Brace: Mrs. C.M. Bonny. Heather Belle and Dame Fortune: 2. Lady Decies, Fulmer Snowflake and Fulmer Ping Pong; 3, Mrs. Collingwood, Clem and Ch James II; r., Mr. A. C. Brackstone, Bath Surprise and Bath Phoenix.
Class 44. - Team: 1, Mrs. H. B. Palmer, Silver Prince IV, Silver Princess, and Clifton Blue Boy.
Class 45. - Selling Class, price not to exceed £3 3s.: 1, Mr G. Mariner, Daisy of Bath; 2, Mrs. Johnstone; 3, Miss Micklethwaite, Chepstow. Tiger.
Class 46. - Manx. Male: 1, Mrs. Harpur, Poole, Deemster.
Class 47. - Manx. Female: 1, Mrs. Harpur, Rotha; 2, Mr. V. S. Lowe, Manchester, Mona's Queen.
Class 48. - Manx. Novice: 1. Mr. V. S. Lowe, Ramsey Empress: 2, Mrs. Harpur, Deemster; 3, Mrs. Harpur, Rotha.

LOCAL CLASSES.
Class 49. - Long-haired. Male, or Female, any colours: 1. Mrs. F. C Long, white; 2, Miss Hamilton, Rozelle Kittikens; 3, Mrs. T. G. King and Mr. S. Clare (equal); vhc Mr. A. C. Brackstone, Mrs. Press, Mrs. J. Gerrish; hc, Mr. S. Taylor, Miss Hamilton, and Mrs. Urch;.
Class 50. - Long-haired. Kitten, any colour: 1, Miss Hamilton; 2, Mrs. Jackson; 3, Miss M. Bowring and Miss H. Gale (equal); r Mrs. Gregory; vhc Miss M. Bowring, Mrs. Press, Miss E. Annesley Phayre; hc Mr. A. J. Linton, Mrs. Horstmann; c Mrs. A. Snow.
Class 51.- Short-haired Male, oi Female, any colour: 1, Mr. A. C. Brackstone; 2, Mr. D.Mahoney; 3. Mr. A. C. Brackstone; r Mrs. W. Dickinson; vhc Mrs. Lewis, Mr. L. H. Harden, Mrs. H. W Matthews; hc Miss A. Brown, Mr. E. H. Grover.
Class 52. - Kitten, any colour, Short-haired: 1, Mr.. E. Ogburn; 2, Mrs. E. Gear; 3 Miss L. Wyatt; r Mr. Lovett.
Class 53. - Neuter, any variety, Long or Shorthaired: 1, Miss M. Bowring; 2, Miss Edith Brown; 3, Miss Payne and Mr. A. Hewitt (equal); r Miss Hancock; vhc Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. A E. Sleigh, Mrs. McCarthy; hc Mr. C. Fletcher, Mr. C Garrawav, Mrs. F. Moore, Mrs. Baker, Mr. G. F. Biggs, Mrs. K. M. Sims, Mr. W. Dickinson, Mr. W. Brown, Mr. W. Silvester, Mr. G. W. Holloway;. c Mr. A. Withers, Mr. D. Roser, Miss Blanche Bedford, Miss M. Berry, Miss Daisy Cottrell, Mrs. Murray, and Miss C. Palmer.

SPECIAL PRIZES
Challenge prize tor the best Blue Male, to be won three times, and silver and enamel badge to commemorate the win. - Mrs. Gregory.
Challenge prize for the best Blue Female, to be won three times, and silver and enamel badge to commemorate the win. - Miss Terrill.
Badge for the best Blue Kitten, bred by exhibitor. - Miss Hamilton.
Badge for the best Blue Neuter. - Mr. W.F Williams.
Miss Jay's, for the best Blue Female in Novice Class. - Mrs. F. Young.
Mrs. Allen's, for the best Blue Male Kitten. - Miss Hamilton.
Mrs. Norris's, for the best Blue Female Kitten. - Mr. Witt.
Mr. F. S. Clarke's, for the best Orange Eyes in Blue Female Cat Class. - Mrs. Young
Miss F. Simpson's, for the best Orange Eyes in Blue Male Cat Class. - Miss Homfrey.
Miss E. Goddard's, for the best-coated Female Blue Cat. - Miss Terrill.
Mrs. Mocatra's, for soundest-coloured Blue Male Cat. - Mrs. J. H. Boulter.
Mrs. Bernard Westworth's, for the best Blue Male in Novice Class. - Miss Hamilton.
Mrs. H. B. Palmer’s for the best Orange Eyes in the Male and Female Kitten Class, Miss Hamilton.

SILVER AND SMOKED PERSIAN CAT SOCIETY (LIMITED TO MEMBERS ONLY).
£5 5s. challenge cup for the best Male in the S.S.P.C.S. Classes, to be won three times, Mrs. James. A silver monogram spoon to commemorate each win. Mrs. James.
£4 4s. challenge cup for the best Female in the S.S.P.C.S. Classes, to be won three times, Lady Decies. A silver monogram spoon to commemorate each win, Lady Decies.
The S CR. challenge trophy for best Cat in S.S.P.C.S. Classes, bred by exhibitor, to be won three times, Mrs. James. A silver monogram spoon to commemorate each win. Mrs. James.
The Countess Aberdeen gives a challenge trophy (model of a cat) for the best Silver Tabby bred by exhibitor, to be won three times. Miss Cope. A silver monogram spoon to commemorate each win. Miss Cope.
A silver bowl for the best Chinchilla Male or Female, to be won times. Lady Decies. A silver monogram spoon to commemorate each win, Lady Decies.
Lady Marcus Beresford's silver challenge cup for best Smoke Female, bred by exhibitor, to be won three times, Mrs. James. A silver monogram spoon to commemorate each win, Mrs. James.
Mrs. H.V. James's, an antique silver challenge spoon for the best Smoke Cat, bred by exhibitor, to be won three times, Mrs. James.
A silver monogram spoon for the best Neuter in the S.S.P C,S. Classes, Mrs Boyce, Kensington
The S.S.P.C.S.'s, silver medal for the best Chinchilla Male, Mrs Morrison.
Ditto, Chinchilla Female,
Ditto, Silver Tabby Miss Derby Hyde.
Ditto, Female, Miss Cope.
Ditto, Smoke Tabby Male, Mrs. James.
Ditto, Female, Mrs. Longhurst. Bromley.
Best Neuter in S.S.P.C.S. Classes, Mrs. Boyce.
Silver medal for best Kitten in S.S.P.C.S. Classes, Mrs. James.
Mrs. H. V. James's. 10s. 6d. for the first prize Chinchilla or Shaded Silver Male, Mrs. Morrison.
Mrs. Sinkins's. 10s. 6d. for the first prize Chinchilla or Shaded Silver Female, Lady Decies.
Mrs. E. A. Clark's, a Syrian flower pot for the best Green Eys in the Female Chinchilla Class, Mrs. Clark.
Mrs Robotham's. 10s. 6d. for the first prize Cat the S.S.P.C.S. Breeders' Class, Mrs. James.
Mr. Western's, for the best Novice Chinchilla Male, Mrs. Clark.
Mrs. Wellbye's, for the best Chinchilla Male under one year, bred by exhibitor, Mrs. Morrison.

SPECIALS OFFERED BY THE S.S.P.CS., open to members of any of the Specialist Societies supporting the Show: -
Mrs. Sinkins's, 10s. 6d for the first prize Smoke Female, Mrs. Longhurst.
Mrs. Cartwright's 10s. 6d for the second prize Smoke Male, bred by exhibitor, Mrs. .lames.
Mr. Frank Leigh's 10s 6d. for the first prize Silver Tabby Male, Miss Derby Hyde.
Miss Anderson Leake's 10s. 6d. for the first prize Silver Tabby Female, Miss Cope.
Miss Leslie's 5s for the first prize Smoke Kitten, Mrs Gregory.
Mrs. Hamilton's, for the best Smoke with a light undercoat, Mrs. Gregory.
Mrs. Walwyn's, 5s. for the best Smoke Female with orange eyes and a white undercoat, Mrs Longhurst.
The Hon. Mrs. M. S. Morrison's, for the best Silver Tabby Novice Female, Mrs. Clark.
Mr. Dewar's silver spoon and fork in case, for the best Chinchilla or Shaded Silver in the Breeders’ Class, Mrs. Cubitt.
Miss Cope's, for the most clearly-marked Silver Tabby Cat or Kitten, Miss Snell.
Miss Cope's, for the best Silver Tabby Kitten, bred by exhibitor, Miss E. M. Cope.

CHINCHILLA CAT CLUB'S (MEMBERS ONLY).
Ten and six for the best Chinchilla Male, Miss Morrisson.
Ten and six for the best Chinchilla Female, Lady Decies.
Ten and six for the best Chinchilla Kitten, Miss Snell.

ORANGE AND TORTOISES HELL SOCIETY'S CHALLENGE PRIZES.
A pearl and Sapphire brooch, presented by Mrs. Hildyard, for the best Cream Male, and special to commemorate the win, Miss Beal.
A pearl and enamel brooch for the Cream Female, and special to commemorate the win. Mrs. Hildyard.
A pearl and turquoise brooch for the best Orange Male, and special to commemorate the win, Mrs. Morrison.
A pearl and enamel brooch for the best Orange Female, and special to commemorate the win, Miss Beal.
A gold curb bracelet, presented by Mrs. Hildyard, for the best Tortoiseshell, and special to commemorate each win, Mrs. Western.
Mrs. Hildyard's, for the 2nd prize Cream Male, Mrs. Western.
Mrs. Hildyard’s, for the 2nd prize Orange Male, Mrs. VidaL

BLACK AND WHTTE CLUB'S.
Mr. R. Little for the best Long-haired Black exhibit, Mrs. Wignall.
The B. and nd W.S., a special for the best Longhaired White Male (members only), Miss Horril.
Miss White-Atkins’s, a special for the best Long-haired White Female (members only), Miss Kerswell.

MANX.
Mrs. Hallen's, 5s. for the best Manx Kitten, Mr. Lowe.
Mrs Harpur's, a silver medal for the best Manx Cat owned by a member (D.N.C.), Mr. Lowe.

THE CAT CLUB'S SPECIALS – Open to members of the Cat Club.
Silver Medal for the best Long-haired Silver Tabby Male or Female. - Miss Cope.
Silver Medal for the best Long-haired Blue Male or Female. - Mrs. Gregory.
Small Silver Medal for the best Manx. - Mr. Lowe.
Midland Counties Cat Club's silver medal for the best cat owned by a member - Lady Decies.
Ditto for the best kitten. - Miss Snell.

OPEN SPECIALS (LONG-HAIRED).
Lady Marcus Beresford's, for the best Longhaired Cat in the Show. - Lady Decies.
Mrs. Percy Tanner's, for the best Long-haired Kitten in the Show. - Mrs. Gregory.
Miss Simpson's, for the best Long-haired Kitten in the Show. - Mrs. Gregory.
Mrs. E. J. Gregory's, for the best Black Male Persian with Orange Eyes. - Mrs. Wignall.
Mr. M. Pollock's Original Statuette, for the best White Female Long-hair with Blue Eyes (members of B. and W.S. only). - Miss Kerswell.

BROWN TABBIES. LONG-HAIR (OPEN).
Miss Whitney's Silver Paper Knife for the best Brown Tabby Male (D.N.C.). - Mrs. Palmer.
Miss Whitney's ditto, for the best Brown Tabby bred by Exhibitor (D.N.C.). - Miss Power.
Miss Whitney's ditto for the best Brown Tabby Kitten (D.N.C.). - Mr. Linton.
Mrs. Morrison's (Scotland) Special for the best Brown Tabby Kitten. - Mr. Linton.

ORANGE TABBIES.
Mrs. Spackman, 10s.6d. for the best Orange Female. - Miss Beal.

RING CLASS.
Miss Siimpson's Special, for the best Cat in the Ring Class. -Mrs. Whitney.
Mrs. H. V. James's Special, for the second best Cat in the Ring Class. - Mrs. Boyce.

SHORT-HAIR SPECIALS (OPEN, unless otherwise stated).
Mrs. W. H. Brain's Silver-mounted Carvers, for the best Short-haired Orange Tabby Male or Female. - Mr. Kuhnel, Bradford.
Mrs. Collingwood's, for the best Short-haired Cat. - Lady Decies.
Mrs. Bonny's Painting, for the best Silver Tabby – Mrs. Collingwood.
Mr. C. H. Lane's Silver Medal, for the best Short-haired Silver Tabby not exceeding 12 months. - Mrs. Bonny.
Ditto. Brown Tabby. - Miss L. Wyatt.
Mrs. Palmer's, for the best Short-haired Kitten.- Mrs. E. A. Clark.
Mrs. H. V. James's, for the best Brace of Short-haired Cats. - Mrs. Bonny.
Mrs. H. V. James's, for the best Team of Short-haired Cats. – Mrs. Palmer.

LOCAL SPECIALS.
Lady Marcus Beresford'3, for the best Cat in Local Classes. - Mr. Brackstone.
Miss F. Simpson's, for the best Short-haired Kitten in Class 52. - Mrs. Ogbourn.
Mrs. W. Symes's 10s. 6d. for the best Shorthaired Silver Brown Tabby in Class 52. - Miss Wyatt.
The Cat Club's Bronze Medal, for the best Short-haired Brown Tabby in the Local Classes. - Miss Wyatt.
The Cat Club's Bronze Medal, for the best Short-haired Silver Tabby in the Local Classes. - Mrs. Baker.
Mrs. G. H. Billett's Special for the best Neuter in Class 53.- Miss M. Bowering.
Silver Plated Butter Dish, by a Member of Committee, for the best Tortoiseshell in Class 49. - Mr. Mead.
10s. by Mr. F. Tonar, M.R.C.V.S.. for the best Kitten in 50. - Miss Hamilton.
Pair Terra Vases by Mr. W. Sants for best White in Class 49. - Mr. F. C. Long.
5s. by Mr. A. Wyatt for best Brace of Cats shown by a Local Exhibitor. - Mr. Brackstone
A Cat Basket by Mrs. Urch, for best Kitten shown by a Lady in the Local Classes. - Miss Hamilton.

LATE SPECIALS.
Mrs. Kirk's, for best Long-haired White Female with Blue Eyes (Novice). - Mrs. Langford Sainsbury.
Mrs. Kirk's for best Long-haired Black Male with Orange Eyes (Novice). - Mrs. Wignall.
Lady Marcus Beresford's for the best Shorthaired Blue Female. - Mrs. Clark.
Mrs. H. R. Palmer's Silver Cake Knife, for the best Sable Tabby Neuter, long hair. - Mrs R. Whitney.
Mrs. Ormerod’s Silver Serviette Ring for the best Chinchilla Female (S.S.P.C.S. members only); - Lady Decies.
Miss B. Clarke's 5s. for the First Prize Smoke Male. - Mrs. James.

[BATH SHOW] Clifton Society, 29th January 1903
The show of cats which was made in Bath last week was a thoroughly representative one, the number of cats exhibited being in excess of that at the recent Championship Show of the Cat Club at Westminster. Lady Marcus Beresford was unable to be present, but Lady Decies was in attendance, and had the satisfaction of seeing her beautiful "Fulmer Zaida" take the championship prize for the best cat in the exhibition. It is a beautiful, shaded silver cat, and won altogether nine prizes including specials. Blues were plentiful, the Blue Persian Society offering a series of specials. The challenge prize for the best male was won by Mrs. A. M. Gregory, of Lincoln, with "Skellingtborpe Patrick," which won for the second year in succession at the Westminster Show. Miss E. M. Cope's "Roiall Fluffball," a beautifully marked long-haired silver tabby, which at the same show carried off all the chief prizes in its particular classes, and obtained besides a breeder's cup, a challenge trophy, a challenge cup, and a medal, stood out pre-eminently at this exhibition, and among other champion cats on view were Mrs. Bonny's "Dame Fortune," which won four first prizes and seventeen specials at Westminster.

THE RECENT CAT SHOW [BATH]Clifton Society, 5th February 1903
“Our Cats," a publication devoted exclusively to cats, speaks in terms of commendation of the arrangements made at the recent Bath Cat Show. It states that about £50 was taken at the gate, including admission tickets sold beforehand. This amount would have been largely augmented had not the weather proved so disastrous on the opening day. Mr. L Meredith Howland from the Treasury Department of the United States was present at the show each day, and on the second day the American Consul and his daughter came from London to visit the cats and appeared greatly delighted with their novel experience. One unpleasant incident occurred, an objection being laid against Miss R. Whitney's brown Persian females on a charge of their being dyed. The veterinary, however, fully exonerated Miss Whitney from the charge. "Our Cats" says : "It appears to us incredible that anyone knowing the high standing of Miss R. Whitney and her sister in the world of dog and cat shows could possibly bring such an accusation against her. Miss Whitney is naturally greatly upset but has done the wise and right thing in referring the matter to the committee of her clubs." A meeting was held during the show at which Lord and Lady Decies and others were present, and at which the amalgamation of the National Cat Club and the Cat Club was discussed, when it was resolved mem. con. "That in the opinion of this meeting it is absolutely necessary to have an amalgamation of Registers," and a further resolution was passed by 14 to 3 "That there be one club and one register."

1903 MANCHESTER CAT SHOW

CAT SHOW AT BELLE VUE Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser, 30th January 1903
The sixth annual championship show of the Northern Counties' Cat Club was held yesterday, when some 250 domestic pets were placed in temporary homes amidst surroundings which did not appear altogether congenial to them. There were altogether about 52 classes, the exhibitors came from all parts of the country, and some of the best cats were shown One the principal exhibitors was H.R.H. Princess Victoria Schleswig-Holstein, who took two first prizes with a chinchilla and two thirds with a blue. Lady Decies, of Folkestone, scored first honours with her champion chinchilla “Fulmer Zaida." Lady Alexander was another successful exhibitor. Mrs. F. Young and Miss Hunt, of Dunblane, Scotland, had the best white long-haired Persian in the show, which won several specials. Mrs Slingsby, of Ousebourne, Yorkshire, won first prize for a blue male. Amongst the local winners were Mr. Barber, of Todmorden; Mrs H. Hughes, of St. Helens; and Mr. A. Stretch, of Ormskirk.

1903 BOLTON-LE-SANDS

BOLTON-LE-SANDS. A CAT SHOW. ORIGINAL IDEA FOR RAISING FUNDS.Lancaster Standard and County Advertiser, 20th February 1903
The idea of promoting a cat show in aid of the funds of a choral society has, at least, the merit of being distinctly original. In the general trend of things the humdrum village concert would have been held, but Bolton-le-Sands is fortunate in having several young people interested in parochial activities who strike out a plan for themselves. It is to Miss Maggie Tomlinson that thanks are due for the inception of the cat show on Saturday. She entered with cheerful and determined spirit into her task, and ably seconded by her sister, Miss Tomlinson carries the thing through with unqualified success. Probably it was the first show of its kind ever held in the pretty little village, but who knows what it might grow to? There were no less than 70 pet cats on exhibition from the locality and surrounding districts, including a few from Lancaster. The greatest care was taken for their welfare. The Parish Room, in which the show was held, was kept at a comfortable temperature, the cats were shown in wire pens, especially obtained from Manchester, and their promoters even went to the extent of providing a quantity of cats’ meat, served out at penny a piece. There was quite a stream of visitors all the afternoon and evening, and not a few congratulations were offered on the success of the show. The judges were Mr. Sanderson and Mr. Edward Atkinson. In the evening Mrs. Atkinson-Fiddler, of Carnforth, kindly distributed the prizes which were offered. The show, to which a small fee for admission was levied, realised a nice little sum. The prize winners were as appended:-
Persian Kittens – 1, Mrs. Ward.
Class 1 – Half-bred Persians (cats): 1, Miss Greenall; 2, Miss Heald (Lancaster).
Kittens – 1, Miss Heald (Lancaster); 2, Mrs. Parkinson.
Class A1 – Shorthaired Cats (males): Special, Mrs. Wildman; 1, Mrs. Wilson (Town End); 2, Miss Guise; 3, Mrs. Burrow.
Females – 1, Mrs. Stackhouse; 2, Mr. R. Kellet; 3, Harold Bargh.
Class B – Shorthaired Kittens (males): 1, Miss Guise; 2, MissD. Procter; 3, Mrs. Reynolds.
Females – 1,Mr. Edmondson; 2, Mrs R. Milner.
Longhaired Kittens – 1, Mrs. Mattocks.
China Cats – 1, Miss Katherine Hall; 2, Miss Harrison.

1903 NORTH OF ENGLAND CAT SHOW (HARROGATE)

DOG AND CAT SHOW AT HARROGATE Leeds Mercury, 20th August 1903

The North of England Dog and Cat Show was held at Harrogate yesterday under the auspices of a local committee, instead of, as for the past two years, in connection with the Ladies’ Kennel Association. . . . In the classes for cats, Lady Decies’ exhibits were well placed. Other winners included Mrs. Crowther (Burnley), Mrs. A. Allen (Burnley), Mrs. A. Geldard (Scarborough), Mrs. E. F. Moore (Sheffield), Miss E. Soans (Pontefract), and Miss Cope (Birmingham).

NORTH OF ENGLAND DOG AND CAT SHOW (HARROGATE) Sheffield Daily Telegraph, 20th August 1903
Lady Decies was one of the chief winners with long-haired cats, and Mrs. Crowther, of Burnley, Mrs. Allen, Reading, Mrs. A. Geldard, Scarborough, also took prizes Mrs. E.F. Moore, Sheffield, took a first and special with Grange Girl for kittens. Miss E. Soans, Pontefract, and Mrs Kennaway, Norfolk, were also notable winners.

NORTH OF ENGLAND DOG AND CAT SHOW Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale Herald, 22nd August 1903
On Wednesday and Thursday, a local committee carried out a successful and excellent show of dogs and cats. . . . Cats formed an interesting section, and included several fine exhibits, particularly those belonging to Mrs. Slingsby, or Thorpe Underwood Hall, and Lady Decies. Mrs. Inman (Harrogate) took first and a third with a fine “bunny” cat. … There merits of the cats were ascertained by Mrs. Ransome, Mr. J. T. Ambrose, and Mr. T.B. Mason.

LONG-HAIRED CATS
Male or female, white – 1, Lady Decies, Birchington, Kent.
Male or female, black – 1, Mrs. Crowther, Burnley.
Male, blue – 1, Mrs. A. Allen, Caversham, Reading; 2, lady Decies; 3, Mrs. Collingwood, Leighton Buzzard; h.c. Mrs. Goodall, Ferryhill; F. Norris, kew green, Surrey.
Female, blue – 1, Mrs. A. Allen, Tadcaster; 2 and h.c. Mrs Slingsby, Thorpe Underwood Hall, Ouseburn; 3, Mrs. Benjamin Roberts, Everton; h.c. Miss Winifred Beal.
Male or female, smoke – 1, G.L. Harber, Liverpool.
Male, silver – 1 and 2, Miss Simon, Wavertree, Liverpool.
Female, silver – 1, Miss Simon; 2, Miss Bartlett, Bexley Heath.
Male, orange – 1, Mrs. A. Geldard, Scarbro’; 2, Lady Decies; 3, Miss W. Beal; v.h.c. Mrs. G.W. Vidal; h.c. Misses M. and W. Beal.
Female, orange – 1, Mrs. E.F. moore, Sheffield’ 2, Miss W. beal.
Male, cream – 1, F. Norris; 2, Miss W. Beal.
Female, cream – 1 and 2 – Miss Winifred Beal.
Tortoiseshell, male or female – 1, Mrs. C.V. Hartley, Bradford; 2, Miss M. Beal; 3, Messrs. Patterson and Anderson, Strahaven.
Silver tabby, male – 1, Mrs. Slingsby; 2, T. Furze, Birmingham.
Silver tabby, female – 1, Mrs Slingsby; 2, R. N. Stott, Thirsk; 3, V. Lowe, Manchester; v.h.c. Miss Cope, Birmingham; h.c. T. Furze.
Brown tabby, male or female – 1, Mrs. George Wilson; 2, Mrs. Benjamin Roberts.

KITTENS (LONG-HAIRED)
Single kitten, white, under 8 months – 2, Mrs. R.R. Mclaren, Bothwell, N.B.
Single kitten, blue, over 5 and under 9 months – 1, F. Norris; 2, Mrs. E.F. Moore.
Single kitten, blue, over 2 and under 5 months – Equal 1, Mrs. Slingsby and Mrs. W. Edmondson, Harrogate; 2, miss K. Soans, Pontefract; 3, F.R. Snow, Huby; v.h.c. C.W. Witt, Birmingham, E. Gill, Doncaster; h.c. Mrs. Slingsby.
Single kitten, silver, under 8 months – 1, mrs. Humphrey, West Ealing.
Pair kittens, blue, under 6 months – 1, Mrs. W. Edmondson; 3, miss E. Soans; 3, C.W. Witt; v.h.c. Mrs. Goodall.
Pair kittens, silver, under 6 months – 1 and 2, Miss Cope, Birmingham.
Single kitten, silver tabby, over 4 and under 8 months – 1 and 2, Miss Cope.
Single kitten, any other colour, over 4 and under 8 months – 1, mrs. Swithenbank, Leeds; 2, Mrs Kennaway, East harling, Norfolk.
Self colours, litter, under 3 months – 1, Mrs. Slingsby; 2, Mrs. Crowther.
Any other than self colours, litter, under 3 months – 1, R. McKay, Glasgow.

SHORT-HAIRED
Siamese (Royal), male or female – 1, F. Norris.
Manx (male) – 1, V. Lowe, Manchester; 2 and r, T. Furze; 3, Mrs. Moneypenny, Stranraer.
Manx (female) – 1, V. Lowe.
Blue, male or female – 1 and 2, Mrs. Michael Hughes, St. Helens.
Silver tabby, male or female – 1, Mrs. Collingwood; 3, Mrs. G. Wilson.
Brown tabby, male or female – 1, E. Newland, Boscombe.
Red or orange tabby, male or female – 1 Mrs. C.V. Hartley, Bradford; 2, Lady Decies; 3, Mrs. Collingwood.
Any other colour, male or female – 1, E.H.J. Inman, Harrogate.
Self-coloured, under 8 months – 1 and 2, T. Furze.
Any other colour, under 8 months – 2 Mrs. Collingwood; 3, Miss E.A. Chamberlayne, Norwood.

SELLING-CLASS (LONG OR SHORT HAIRED)
Any variety, price not to exceed 2 guineas – 1, mrs. W. Edmondson’ 3, Mrs. Slingsby; 3 and h.c. G. Shaw, haywood heath, South Cave; v.h.c. Mrs. L. Ormerod, Blackburn.

NEUTER (LONG OR SHORT HAIRED)
Any variety – 1, B. medley, Scarborough; 2, Mrs. B. Roberts; 3, R. Ratcliffe, Sheffield; v.h.c. Mrs. E.F. Moore; h.c. Miss E.A. Chamberlayne; c., F.J. Sowerby, Ryton-on-Tyne.

LOCAL CLASSES)
Short-haired, male or female, any variety cats, over 8 months – 1, Mrs. H. Moore, HARLOW Hill; 2, W.E. and A. Cade, Fillifoot; 3, E.H.J. Inman.
Kitten, single, under 8 months – 1, Mrs. W. Edmondson; 2, F.R. Snow.

CHAMPIONSHIPS AND SPECIALS.
LONG-HAIRED
Black or white kitten, confined to members – Lady Decies.
Black male – Mrs. Crowther.
Best black, confined to members – Mrs. Crowther.
Blue male – Mrs. A. Allen.
Lightest colour in blue females - Mrs. A. Allen.
Confined to members, blue male - Mrs. A. Allen.
Blue female – Mrs. A. Allen.
Blue kitten – Mrs. W. Edmondosn.
Best smoke, champion and special – G.L. Harber.
Silver female, champion and special – Miss Simion.
Orange male, champion and special – Mrs. A. Geldard.
Orange female – Mrs E.F. Moore.
Cream female – Miss W. beal.
Cream male, confined to members, champion and special – F. Norris.
Cream female, confined to members – Miss W. beal.
Tortoiseshell, confined to members, champion and special – Mrs. C.V. Hartley.
Silver tabby, champion – Mrs. Slingsby.
Brown tabby, champion – Mrs. Geo. Wilson.

ANY VARIETY.
Long hair – Mrs. Slingsby.
Long-haired kitten – Miss Cope.
Silver, silver tabby or smoke – G.L. Harber.
Silver, silver tabby or smoke kitten – Miss Cope.
Silver, silver tabby or smoke neuter – B. Medley.
Long hair (local) – Mrs. W. Edmondson.
Second best long hair (local) – F. R. Snow.
Kitten, long or short hair (local) - Mrs. W. Edmondson.
Second best kitten, long or short hair (local) – F.R. Snow.

SHORT HAIRED.
Siamese – F. Norris.
Manx – V. Lowe; Manx female – V. Lowe.
Brown tabby – V. Lowe.

ANY VARIETY.
Short hair – Mrs. C.V. Hartley.
Kitten, long or short hair; short hair other than Siamese or Manx - Mrs. C.V. Hartley.
English short hair - Mrs. C.V. Hartley.
Short hair (local) – Mrs. H. Moore.
Second best local short hair – W.E. and A. Cade.

LITTERS.
Litter, other than self coloured – Mrs. Slingsby.
Long hair – Mrs. Slingsby.
Short hair – Mrs. C.V. Hartley.

CATS AND DOGS Knaresborough Post, 29th August 1903
(Reprinted from the “Harrogate Herald.”)
Having never tasted cat I am hardly in a position to corroborate the opinion of the many gushing ladies who pronounced judgment in an irregular way upon some of the exhibits at the Harrogate cat show. “Isn’t it sweet!” was the comment again and again, until I began to wonder if on any particular occasion I had noticed this peculiarity in a cat. Recollection failed. Memory but served to remind me of other and more lasting impressions. Belgian hares or tame rabbits are the nearest approach to cat flesh I can imagine. I have often wondered to what senses cats appealed, having never encountered marked experience but with regard to one. The consensus of opinion at the show, however, was so universal amongst the fair sex I must be wrong as to the claims of the cat. I can vouch that pussy is fragrant, whether appetising or otherwise I consent to remain in doubt. Further recollection, however, reminds me the feline animal does appeal to the sense of hearing. I can remember being awakened on sundry occasions by convincing demonstrations of this fact. Vocally the cat is not attractive, save to other cats, and being more or less a man I am beginning to understand the opposite sex may have something in their natures in sympathy with pussy. The cat is extremely graceful. There I will abandon simile. By men and dogs cats are misunderstood. A man kicks a cat, a woman fondles it. By women their subtle graces and “points” are appreciated. You never knew a man to claw – I say no more.

I had no idea, until visiting the show, cats presented such varieties of form and colour. I am unconvinced even now that some of the reputed cats were not dogs, or rabbits, erroneously classified. I was criticising a cat, a first-prize exhibit, until I was informed by the sensitive owner that my cat was a mat. The billow in the mat, it seems, was the cat, distinguished by a ruffle and a ribbon. I should have awarded the prize to the mat as presenting more regular markings and bloom of healthy life. I recognised the claws, but whether they belonged to the cat or the mat I hesitated to enquire. A mechanical mouse caused the mat to become animated, but made no impression on the cat. – SAWKINS

1903 SANDY SHOW

THE SANDY SHOW Bedfordshire Mercury, 4th September 1903
THE CAT CLUB'S PRIZES.
Bronze Medal for the best short-haired male cat in the show, Mrs Collingwood.
Silver medal for best short-haired female cat in the show, Mrs W Nott.
Silver Medal for the best longhaired male cat in the show, Mr T Norris.
Bronze medal for the best long-haired female cat in the show, Mrs M E Hardiman.

THE BLACK AND CLUB'S PRIZES.
Special for the best short-haired black or white, Mrs F W Western.
The best novice long-haired white, Miss Derby Hyde.
Long-haired black, Miss M Savery.

The Blue Persian Cat Society's Special - Silver and enamel badge for blue male, Mrs Collingwood.
The Blue Persian Cat Society's Special - Ditto, for blue female, Mrs Hardiman.
The Blue Persian Cat Society's Special - Ditto, for blue kitten. Mrs Bennett, who also took her own special for best kitten (orange eyes).
[Special from] Miss F Simpson, for soundest coloured blue male, Mrs Collingwood.

THE SHORT-HAIRED CAT SOCIETY'S PRIZES.
Bronze medal for best self-coloured cat, Mrs W Western.
Bronze medal for any other colour, Mrs Collingwood.

THE ORANGE AND TORTOISESHELL SOCIETY'S SPECIALS.
Challenge prize and special for cream male, Mr T Norris.
Challenge prize and special for cream female, Mrs F Western.
Challenge prize and special for orange female, Mrs E Moore.
Challenge prize and special for tortoiseshell. Miss A Bennett.

The Northern Counties Cat Club's Medal for the best cat was awarded to Mr T Norris.
The Manx Club Special for best Manx, Victor Lowe.
The Midland Counties Cat Club Silver medal for male cat, Mrs Collingwood.
The Midland Counties Cat Club Silver medal for female cat, Mrs W Nott.
The Midland Counties Cat Club Silver medal for female kitten, J & J McNish.
The Midland Counties Cat Club Silver medal for male kitten, Mrs D’Arcy Hildyard.
The Scottish Cat Club’s Silver medal for member’s exhibit, and bronze medals for long-haired and shorthaired, Mrs F W Western.
Lady Marcus Beresford's Special for best long-haired silver male in the show, Mrs F W Western.
Lady Marcus Beresford's Special for longhaired silver female, Mrs G. Wilson and Miss Ford.
Lady Marcus Beresford's Special for smoke, Mrs Collingwood.
Mrs Collingwood's Special for Manx, Victor Lowe.
Mrs Collingwood's Special for short-haired in Class 90, Mrs F W Western.
Mrs Collingwood's Special for the best kitten in the show, G Shaw.
Mrs Collingwood's Special for best short-haired cat in the show, Mrs Collingwood.
Mrs Collingwood's Special for the best short-haired tabby cat in the show, Mrs Collingwood.
Mrs Collingwood's Special for English kitten, bred by exhibitor, Mrs Collingwood.
Mrs D’Arcy Hildyard’s Special for best exhibit in orange, tortoiseshell and cream classes, T Norris.
Mrs D’Arcy Hildyard’s Special - best cream kitten in the show, Miss A. Bennett.
Miss Lees’s 10s for the best self short-haired cat, Mrs F W Western.
Miss Lees’s 10s for the best self long-haired cat, T Norris.
Mr Barker’s special for short-haired silver tabby female, Mrs F W Western.
Mrs Barker’s special for blue short-haired cat, R Nailer.
“Our Cats” medal for the largest number of wins, Mrs F W Western.
A Well Wisher’s specials.-10s 6d for best exhibit in classes 97 and 98, Mrs F W Western.
A Well Wisher’s specials.-10s 6d for the best kitten in classes 97 to 105, A Hillary.
A Well Wisher’s specials.-2s 6d for the best in class 75, Gordon Shaw.
Mr John King’s 10s for best exhibit in classes 103 and 104, Mrs F W Western.
Mrs F W Western’s silver medal for best exhibit in class 105 (donor not competing), Mrs J Carruthers.
Mrs F W Western’s bronze medal for second best exhibit in class (donor not competing), Mrs Banes.
Mrs Harpur’s silver medal for best cream male, Mr T Norris.
Mr Carruthers’ 5s for best exhibit in classes 101 and 102, Mrs F Western.
Mrs Hellings’ special for 2nd best exhibit in blue female class, Mrs F W Western.
“Pearson’s Weekly,” special for best long-haired tortoiseshell, Miss A Bennett.
Mr J Swann’s 6d for best exhibit in classes 99 and 100, Mrs W Western.
“Fur and Feather,” special for best exhibit in classes 101 and 102, Mrs F W Western.
Miss M Cope’s special for best exhibit bred by members of M.C.C C., W Witt.
Messrs Gibbs & Son’s 5s for best exhibit in class 105, Mrs J Carruthers.
Mr Witt’s 10s for best blue kitten longhaired, bred by exhibitor (to members the M.C.C.C. only), C W Witt.
Miss Cartwright’s special for best long-haired tortoiseshell, Miss A Bennett.
Mrs Clark, Oxidized Silver Chateline for best green eyes in Chinchillas, Mrs Tyrwhitt-Drake.
Mrs Bagster’s special for best orange, cream or tortoiseshell kitten, Mrs D’Arcy Hildyard.
The Silver and Smoke Persian Cat Society’s medal for best silver or tabby cat, T Furze.
The Silver and Smoke Persian Cat Society’s medal for best smoke cat, Mrs Collingwood.
Mrs H James, for smoke cat bred by exhibitor, Mrs Collingwood.
Miss E A Chambeerlayne, silver-mounted purse for long-haired brown tabby female kitten, E Love.
Miss Whitney, piece of silver for long-haired brown tabby, Mrs G Wilson.
Miss Munson, 5s for best in local classes, Mrs W Western.
Miss Gilbertson, 5s for second best in cream female class, Mrs D’Arcy Hildyard.
Mr Ratcliffe’s special for second best short-haired silver tabby in the show, Mrs F W Western.
Mrs Middleton’s special for best blue short-haired cat in the show, Mrs W Nott.
Mrs Wilson’s special for best kitten sired by Rob Roy, Mrs G Tyrwhitt-Drake.
J White’s 5s for orange neuter, Mrs H Sell.
Mr W Deacon’s 5s for best neuter shown by a local exhibitor, J McLeod Rainsford.
Mr Tisinbom’s 5s for best neuter in Class 84, Mrs B Roberts.
Miss Loke’s, for best Class 86, Mrs Western.
Miss Peel Lloyd’s 5s for best shorthair foreign neuter in Class 96 (Siamese and Russians excluded), Mrs Carew Cox.
Siamese Cat Club’s Medal for beat Siamese, Mrs Norris.

1903 CMANCHESTER KITTEN SHOW 9northern counties cat club)

KITTEN SHOW AT BELLE VUE. Manchester Evening News, 16th September 1903
A Good Entry and a Royal Exhibit. The annual show of the Northern Counties’ Cat Club provided an unusual attraction at the Belle Vue Gardens this afternoon, an attraction which was certainly popular with visitors, judging by the number who gathered to see it. Since its inception the club has held two exhibitions every year, one confined to kittens under seven months old, and the other for cats of any age. The first of these was the one held to-day, and the splendid entry was a clear indication of this gentle form of hobby. There were 183 kittens staged, a decrease of two on the record of last year, but this was considered highly satisfactory in view of the fact that the year has been a very bad one for the rearing of the Tabby, and it was stated that there had been much mortality among the animals.

Most of the best-known cat fanciers were showing their kittens, and some fine specimens were amongst the exhibits. The most important classes were the Chinchilla and the blue Persian. In the latter there were 45 entries and a notable exhibitor was H.R.H. Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein with her “Scamp,” which carried off the special prize. The arrangements of the show, which were in the hands of Mrs Herbert Ransome, were all that could be desired.

KITTEN SHOW Widnes Examiner, 19th September 1903
An interesting statement was made on Wednesday at the Northern Counties Cat Club Show. The year has been a bad one for the rearing of kittens, and the death-rate has been unusually high. This does not apply to progeny of that Ishmaelitish cat who goes home at dawn “hungry and a-cold,” but to the tender nurselings whose owners call them "champion pedigrees," and the comfort of whose fur coatings must be supplemented, when they are taken to draughty show places, with down cushions and curtains of silk. There were at Belle Vue on Wednesday afternoon 183 kittens that have survived the trials of the coldest and wettest of summers, and one of them was a blue Persian, owned by Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein.

1903 ALTRINCHAM AGRIULTURAL SOCIETY SHOW

ALTRINCHAM AGRIULTURAL SOCIETY Alderley & Wilmslow Advertiser, 25th September 1903
Cats had a very large entry, and Mr J. H. Roberts, who judged, was well pleased with the condition of the tabbies. Last year the short-haired cats made the best show, but this year the long-haired were much the better lot. The prize for the best cat in the show was won by Mrs Wilson, of Sydenham, with a male long-haired cat which claimed the Harrogate championship. Last year the winner was Miss Kenworthy, of Didsbury. Mr Wm. Whitehead carried off premier honours in Persians with a very sound blue which was in good condition, and had a capital coat for this time of the year. The Persians were the most representative classes. Mrs Sugden’s silver tabby and Mrs Pratt’s sable tabby found favour.
CATS. (Open)
Male cat, long-haired: 1 Mrs George Wilson; 2 Miss G M Kenworthy, Didsbury; 3 FSmith, near Nuneaton.
Female cat, long-haired: 1 Wm. Whitehead. Altrincham; 2 Miss J Simon, Wavertree, 3 EM bnton, Hale.
Kitten. male or female long-haired: 1 Arthur Okell, Heaton Moor; 2 Mrs Geo.Wilson; 3 Mrs Crowthe, Burnley; r J Millington, Sale.
Male cat, short-haired: 1 2 and 3 Mrs M H Pratt, Rochdale.
Female cat. short haired: 1 J G Atkinson, Jowett; 2 Mrs C V Hartley, Bradford; 3 Henry Chapman, Middlesbrough.
Kitten, male or female, short-haired: 1 Mrs Sugden, Withnell; 2 C. V. Hartle)y; 3 Wm. Knight, Middlesbrough.
Cat, neuter. any variety: 1 Mrs C. V. Hartley; 2 Drabbie and Loversedge, Sheffield; 3 E H Thomson, Manchester; r Mrs B Roerts, Liverpool.

DISTRICT CLASSES
Male or female, any variety: 1 Wm. Whitehead; 2 John Hartley; 3 E M Benton, Hale.
Male, female, or neuter, short-haired or long-haired (cottagers): 1 Mrs C t Chester, Bowdon; 2 Mrs David Oldfield, Altrincham; 3 Miss Tench, Rostherne.
Selling class, male or female, price not to exceed 30s: 1 Mrs C V Hartley; 2 Miss Tench; 3 Geo. Whitley, Altrincham.

SPECIAL PRIZES.
Best cat – Mrs George Wilson, Sydenham.
Best blue Persian: Mr Wm. Whitehead, Altrincham.
Best Persian, Chinchilla male: Miss J. Simon, Wavertree.
Best Persian, Chinchilla female: Miss J. Simon, Wavertree.
Best exhibit in district class No 537: Mr Wm. Whitehead.
Best in class 538 (cottagers’ class): Mrs T. Chester, Bowdon.

1903 CRYSTAL PALACE CAT SHOW

CAT SHOW Morning Post, 28th October 1903
Though there is some falling off in numbers in the fifteenth championship show of the National Cat Club which opened at the Crystal palace yesterday, the deficiency is to some extent made up in quality. The Chinchillas are, as usual, well represented, and attracted a good deal of attention, for these dainty animals are the most expensive and popular of domestic feline species; blue and smoked Persians are also great favourites, ad among those exhibited were several that well deserved the enthusiastic admiration that they elicited. Several varieties of English. Manx, Siamese, and Abyssinian cats were also present, and curiosity was specially aroused by a Madagascar cat, which some content is not a cat at all, but is in reality a ring-tailed lemur, and by a wild cat from South Africa, which has the distinction of being decorated by spots. Miss Aitkin’s Pathan proved to be the champion Chinchilla, his defeat of Mrs. Wilson’s Rob Roy exciting some surprise, for the last-named has a great reputation as a redoubtable prize-winner. The best cat in the show was the pretty blue Persian Neila Billi, the property of Mrs. J.R. Wyndham; and a Norwich tabby, Mrs. Kuhnel’s Woodkirk Prince, was the best of the short-hairs. Mrs. Westlake’s Blue-eyed Darling, a long-haired white, was another notable prize-winner. Among the smoked Persians Jogram won for Mrs. James. Lady Decies was successful with the female Chinchilla Zaida and with the blue female Fulmer Bebe. She also won in the male ring class with Prince of Thanet, while Mr. R. Little won with the smoked Persian Vesta in the female ring class. Four hundred and fifty cats are exhibited as against six hundred last year, the falling off being attributable to the absence of special novice classes. The exhibition will be continued to-day.

CAT SHOW AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE. London Evening Standard, 28th October 1903
The fifteenth Championship show of the National Gat Club, of which Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein is patron, opened yesterday at the Crystal Palace. It is under new management, Dr. Roper (Beckenham) having undertaken the hon. secretaryship, with a Show Committee consisting of Lord Decieis, Sir Claud Alexander, Mr. Louis Wain, Mr. Edgar Farman, and Mr. W. Conrad Cooke. The show manager Mr. A. de Vere Beauclerk. It is in every respect a model show, and the entry, close on 500, is one of the best yet obtained. In the longhaired section for white males the leader was Mrs. E.E. Baxter’s White Friar III. Mrs. O. Westlake’s Darling’s Daughter being the winning female from Fulmer Snowdrop, the property of Lady Decies. Blacks were not so numerous. The winners here included Mr. F. Smith’s Black Bobbie and Mrs. W. Nott’s Black Beauty. The winning kitten was Mr. Godfrey Shaw’s Heath Friar. A capital lot of blues were penned. Mrs. J. R. Wyndham’s Neila Billi and Lady Decies’s Fulmer Bee Bee were among the leaders, and the best brace of kittens in this section was Madame Portier's Billy and Babie. Smokes, quite a strong section, came next. Among the winning exhibits were Mrs. A. P. James’s Backwell Jogram and Mr. R. Little’s Vesta; while the pick of the chinchillas were Lady Decies’s Fulmer Zaida and Miss White Atkins’s Pathan.

The winning kittens included Mrs. B. Rogers’s Thym, Mrs. A. P. James’s Backwell Joan, and Lady Decies’s Fulmer Pompei. Creams were not numerous as those varieties preceding them in the catalogue. Notable winners were Mrs. F. Norris’s Kew Ronald, Miss Roper’s Marbledown Sunny, and Miss Nora Lees’s Lingmore Myrtle. Winning kittens included Mrs. Norris’s Kew Buttercup and Miss Lang’s Jaffa and Genester. Tabbies maintained their position, judged by the good entries. Mr. R. Southby’s Dingley Fashion and Miss Cope’s Fluff Ball were the winning silvers. The leading browns or sables were the Misses Elliott’s Brownie and Miss Whitney’s Brayfort Honey. Mrs. A. Taunton won the prize offered for the best pair of tabby kittens. Mrs. G. Richardson's Prince Titi was the best foreign cat penned; a winning tortoiseshell was Miss Terrill’s Dainty Diana. Miss Samuels’s King Kangaroo and Goldsticks were leaders in the Manx division, and the pick of the five Abyssinian cats penned was Mrs. Pitkin’s Southsea Lassie.

Short-haired cats made the smaller section. Some of the winning exhibits Miss S. M. Butler’s Ayton Dame Fortune, Mrs. Illingworth’s Acton Poppy, Miss Wilkinson’s Sweet William, Mrs. C. Meller’ Bonny’s Dame Fortune, and Mrs. Herring’s Rufus. Among winners in a small section for cats the property of working men and women may be mentioned Mrs. Kuhnel’s Woodshire Princess, Miss Jane Phelan’s Jinny, Mr. Horace Walker’s Jim, Mr. B. Redward’s Lost Lady, Mrs. Newton's Woolly, Mr. W. Johnson’s Dick Whittington. Miss Greenhead’s Toby, and Miss Nye’s Flossie. The show remains open until six o’clock this evening.

PETS AT THE PALACE London Daily News, 28th October 1903
When my Lady Pussy holds court on such a high State occasion as the great championship show of the National Cat Club at the Crystal Palace, her charms arE displayed in a way to touch even a heart of adamant . Yesterday you might see her reclining on silken cushions, her boudoir hung round with delicately tinted silks, which shed a soft lustre on her beautiful fur, an ebony brush with silver monogram lying beside her to tempt its gloss into yet lovelier shining, which should ravish the eyes even of that maligner of feline beauty, Mr. Louis Wain, judge of the long-haired tortoise-shell and tortoise-shell and white. Beside her, spread out to tempt her dainty appetite, would be morsels of galantine of chicken and fish pates and souffles of lobster, all of which would with the weariness of a palate to which these luxuries were merely the humdrum things of everyday existence. Milk in abundance was being carried round in pails for those pussies who desired it; but the owners of the more fastidious beauties dreaded such a mere rustic beverage for their pets, and on their cages were imploring notices: “Please do not give milk to drink.” Perhaps milk leads to a plebeian plumpness of contour, or a coarser growth of those exquisite long furs, perhaps it dulls the shining, full of strange, haunting mystery, of those large, lustrous, appealing eyes. At any rate, it was more than clear that milk is not the thing for the dames of the aristocracy of Pussyland.

Here and there a pretty kitten would be seen playing with her soft cushion, or jumping up to the gleaming silver and satin ball hung suspended by elastic for her amusement, and sighs of unutterable, adoring delight would break from the lady visitors who gathered round, and one would say to another, I think it dreadfully unkind to bring the precious little things out to make a show them, and in such weather, too!” But Pussy, curtained off from even a suspicion of draught by the silken hangings, did not seem to mind it much, and only gave an occasional faint mew of dissatisfaction because the many outstretched gentle hands could not reach to stroke beyond her neck.

At a cat show, the Persians, with their rich, long fur, always outshine the commoner, shorthaired kinds, and yesterday there was a Royal gathering, of purest pedigree from the sunny land of the Shah. The snowy whites, with their lustrous, sapphire eyes, their pretty little pink noses, and their fine, round, intelligent brows, excited raptures of admiration, and then came the blues, which are not really blue, but of the indefinable grey of the shadowy side of a great cloudbank, eyes rich yellow, or orange, and face sometimes brightening to the colour of frosted silver. Then there were the smoke classes, with fur like the blue, only browner, the chinchillas, with their beautiful markings of deep grey on a paler shade, the orange, orange on cream, tabbies, brown and sable, tortoiseshell, all pure-blooded pussies, with the blazon of high degree in the clearness, refinement, and delicacy of the markings. Any blurring or smudging of tint at once marks Lady Pussy as belonging to an inferior race. Last of the great classes was the Siamese, with their beautiful fawn and chestnut, delicate animals, given to consumption in this unkind climate of ours, but with an affection and docility more like that of the dog than the cat. For Lady Pussy generally is like the sultana of a harem, imperious anti fitful in temper, harbouring strange, unfathomable resentments behind her large, romantic, brooding gaze. The curiosity of the show was a Madagascar cat with very short ears, sharp, delicate profile, and limbs in shape not unlike those of tiny kangaroo. Its paws are clawless, and almost like hands, and indeed one would readily take it for a monkey. It has a beautiful coat, is intelligent and docile, and is unique among cats in being strict vegetarian. After the judging in the cages the pussies were round in a ring, amid an admiring throng, to be judged for the elegance of their manners and deportment.

[CRYSTAL PALACE CAT SHOW]Northern Daily Telegraph, 28th October 1903
Among the cats the great rarity is a Madagascar, which in appearance resembles a ferret more than anything else. This cat show is the first of a new series following the split in the club’s ranks close to twelve months ago, and Dr, Roper, who is now responsible for the management, evidently has succeeded in re-establishing the club on a basis as sound as ever.

[CRYSTAL PALACE] Batley Reporter and Guardian, 30th October 1903
At the National Cat Club’s Show at the Crystal Palace, on Tuesday, where nearly 500 feline specimens stood out boldly with regard to quality, Mrs Annie Kuhnel, of Dewsbury, gained a championship, two firsts, and eleven specials with a beautiful orange female in the short-haired section. With her other exhibit, an orange kitten, she gained a first prize, a commended card, and a special. Another winner of championship honours in the short-haired section with Miss S.M. Butler, of Great Ayton Hall, who took the award for the best tortoiseshell male in the show, which also gained first prize in its class and a special. Miss Butler was awarded a first for a promising black and white kitten.

CATS OF MANY COLOURS Lincolnshire Chronicle, 30th October 1903
The National Cat Club held its fifteenth annual championship show at the Crystal Palace on Tuesday. About 450 spruce cats and kittens were mustered. There were pussies of every kind there-long-haired and short haired, Siamese, Persians, Manx, smokes, blacks, whites, oranges, chinchillas, creams. tabbies, tortolseshells, and indefinables by the score. The rich satin bows many of them wore were cunningly matched to show off their good points Some of the cats had a luxurious time. They reclined in the depths of soft cushions, in pens hung round with curtains of lilac, rose, pale blue, orange, cream, or cerise. They had their toys in with them, and one had been honoured with a bouquet of lilies and carnations. The largest exhibitors were Mrs. Herring, with fourteen cats, Lady Decies with thirteen, and Mrs. Western and Mrs. A. M. Stead with nine each. The chief novelty was Mr. M Shester's Madagascan cat, really a kind of lemur, but generally mistaken on Tuesday for a species of kangaroo. There were several cats on view valued at £100; but one, Lady Decles’ well-known ”Zaida," a chinchilla with a championship record for years past, was priced at £1,000. This little creature won another first prize and championship. The championship the show fell to Mrs. J. Rr. Wyndham's “Neila Billi," a "blue” male of seven months. In addition he won three first and eight special prizes. The reserve champion, an orange tabby belonging to Mrs. Kuhnel, sold for ten guineas. About 200 prizes were awarded.

WEST-COUNTRY SUCCESSES AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE Western Morning News, 31st October 1903
The following awards to Westcountry exhibitors have been made:
Miss Lamorne Terrill, Porranporth, Cornwall, first in the class for tortoiseshell or tortoiseshell and white, male or female, with Ch. Dainty Diana.
Mrs J.B. Wyndham, The Barracks, Devizes, first and 14 specials in long-haired blue males with Neila Billi, which also secured first in the single kitten class and first in the novice class.

NATIONAL CAT CLUB SHOW. Norwood News, 31st October 1903
Following closely on the exhibition of dogs of all degrees, came this week a. congress of cats at the Crystal Palace, more limited and select, but proving, as usual, a centre of great interest to a multitude of ladies and not a few men. There were on this occasion only 79 classes, 443 exhibits, and 220 exhibitors. Ladies of title and distinction competed for the prizes, which numbered 225, and Mr. Louis Wain was one of the judges. A few local exhibitors failed to obtain notice, but the following awards pay tribute to the neighbourhood:
Mrs. Batchelor, 25, Farquhar-road, Upper Norwood, cl. 72, 416 h.c.
Bedward, 12, Belvedere-road, Upper Norwood, cl. 60, 391 v.h.c., 392 h.c.; cl. 69 395 1st.
Mrs. Peter Brown, 59, Palace-road, Streatham Hill, cl. 8, 71 v.h.c.; 72 v.h.c.
Miss E A. Chiamberlayne, 69, Central-hill, Norwood, cl. 14, 115 h.c., 122 3rd.
E. Charlewood, 153, Beulah-hill, Norwood, cl. 58, 364 2nd.
Miss E. M. Clarke, 8, Lansdowne-place, Upper Norwood, cl. 72, 408 3rd.
Mrs. M. Deacon, 58, Woodlands, Upper Norwood, cl. 75, 432 2nd.
Mrs. Diesch, 14, Palace-road, Upper Norwood, cl. 76, 439 1st and special.
Mrs. Eagles, 33. Cintra-park, Upper Norwood, cl. 76, 437 v.h.c.
W. Emmens, 3, Brunswick-place, Upper Norwood, cl. 72, 410 2nd; el. 73, 420 h.c.
Mrs. A. J. Evans, 2A, Harefield-view, Sydenham, cl. 35, 241 v.h.c.
Mrs. Geo. Green, 104, Romany-road, West Norwood, cl. 71, 404 v.h.c.
Miss Greenhead, North Surrey Schools, Anerley, cl. 73, 421 1st, 422 c.
Mrs. Gregory, 1, Beulah Spa-terrace, Upper Norwood, cl. 68, 394 2nd and special.
Miss C. Hilton, 1, Alexandra-cottages, Upper Norwood, cl. 75, 433 v.h.c.
Mrs. Lovering, 18, Newlands-bank, Sydenham, cl. 33, 3rd.
F. Mills, 11, Dulwich Wood-park, cl. 75, 434 c.
Miss Nye, 11, St, Hugh's-road, Anerley, cl. 74, 427 1st.
Mrs E. Nye, 11, St, Hugh's- road, Anerley, cl. 76, 438 2nd.
Mr. E. Sansom, 112, Spa-hill, Upper Norwood, cl. 70, 397 v.h.c.; cl. 71, 400 2nd.
Miss B. Sargent, 120, Casewick-road, West Norwood, cl. 35, 243 v.h.c.; cl. 48 308 h.c.
Mrs A . M. Stead, Auckland-road, Upper Norwood, cl. 4, 24 v.h.c.; cl. 29, 218 res.; cl. 30, 220 v.h.c.; cl. 54, 347 res.; cl. 65A, 380 v.h.c.; cl. 78, 2nd; cl. 65B. 382 h.c.
Mrs. Geo. Wilson, Arrandale, Adamfield-road, Sydenham, cl. 14, 119 3rd; cl. 15, 128 res.; cl. 29, 210 3rd.

[CRYSTAL PALACE SHOW] Bradford Daily Telegraph, 31st October 1903
Bradford was by no means out the honours at the recent show of the National Cat Club, which was held at the Crystal Palace. No less than 500 exhibits were on view, including all the finest specimens from all parts of the United Kingdom. The judges were Lady Alexander, Miss Simpson, Mrs. Martin, Miss Cochran, Mrs. Forestier-Walker, Mr. Louis Wain, and Mr. T. B. Mason (Idle). Mrs. Hartley, of Manningham Lane, Bradford, won one first, also reserve and several specials with her well-known team. Mr. Kuhnel, Bradford, got two firsts and several specials with his red tabby, “Woodkirk Prince.” This exhibit won the special for the best short-haired cat in the show, and was claimed at the catalogue price, which was £10 10s., by Lady Alexander, who judged it. This makes the fourth red tabby short-hair Lady Alexander has purchased from Mr. Kuhnel at big prices, and the fact clearly proves that fanciers in the Bradford district can show with success at our best and most important fixtures. It interesting to know that the red tabby Lady Decies purchased from Mrs. Hartley for £15 15s. (and which sale was recorded in the “Telegraph” the time), won third prize in the same class that Mr. Kuhnel’s exhibit won in. Thus both the first and the third came from Bradford.

CATS AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE. Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper, 1st November 1903
At the 15th championship show of the National Cat Club, which opened at the Crystal Palace on Tuesday, Miss Aitkin's Pathan proved to be the champion Chinchilla. The best cat in the show was the pretty blue Persian Neila Billi, the property of Mrs. J. R. Wyndham; and a Norwich tabby, Mrs. Kuhnel's Woodkirk Prince, was the best of the short-hairs. Mrs. Westlake's Blue-eyed Darling, a long-haired white, was another notable prize-winner. Among the smoked Persians, Jogram won for Mrs. James. Lady Decies was successful with the female Chinchilla Zaida and with the blue female Fulmer Bebe. She also won in the male ring class with Prince of Thanet, while Mr. R. Little won with the smoked Persian Vesta in the female ring class.

FIFTEENTH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW OF THE NATIONAL CAT CLUB Mid Sussex Times, 3rd November 1903
The Fifteenth Championship Show of the National Cat Club was held at the Crystal Palace on Tuesday and Wednesday last. From the prize list we note (hat Mr. Godfrey Shaw, of Heathdene, Haywards Heath, has achieved success. Among his entries, “Heath Friar,” a pretty white kitten born April 17th last, was exhibited in Class 1 with the long-haired whites, blacks and blues, and obtained the Black and White Club’s special prize for the best long-haired white kitten. It also took first prize as the best single kitten over three and under eight months old (Class 5). “Heath Friar” was bred by the exhibitor, and is by “White Friar II.” - “Blanche.”

[LOCAL SUCCESS] Cornishman, 5th November 1903
Miss Terrill, or Lamorna, Perranporth, took the first prize and championship, with gold and silver medals, for the best long-haired tortoiseshell cat at the National Cat Club Show at the Crystal Palace on Tuesday and Wednesday.

CATS AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE. The Queen, 7th November, 1903
We present our readers with a page of some of the notable exhibits at the National Cat Show held at the Crystal Palace. The long haired white Persian, the property of Mrs L.E. Baxter, is a splendid example of the beautiful breed of which it fitly poses as a representative On its right is a ring-tailed lemur - the Lemur catta of naturalists. The lemurs, of which many distinct species are known, are all natives of Madagascar. They do not belong to the cat tribe, and consequently have no claim whatever to be exhibited at a cat show. A singularly marked variety was shown as a foreign cat, the portrait of which, with that of other well-marked varieties, we reproduce.

[CRYSTAL PALACE CAT SHOW ON FILM] Echo (London), 14th November 1903
An entirely new series of animated pictures will be shown by the Imperial Bioscope, exhibiting . . . and “Cat and Dog Life,” including the principal prize winners of the Kennel Club and Cat Shows held at the Crystal Palace, 1903.

THE QUEEREST PUSSIES – The Indianapolis News, 9th January, 1904
At a large cat show given in London during the month of November [1903], some very extraordinary cats were placed on exhibition. Among the sensations of the benches was a splendid specimen of a Madagascar cat answering to the name of Majunga. He was not two years old and showed himself devoted to his English master. This queer feline is seldom seen in civilized parts. To the ordinary observer, unversed in cat lore, it greatly resembles a monkey. Another rare specimen shown was a leopard cat, owned by a lady from the county of Norfolk. This was an imported pet about a year old, spotted like a leopard; and with the walk and action of one. He seemed to be vastly indignant at the confinement of his pen, though it was a large one, and also at the curious crowds which surrounded it. The class of Siamese cats and kittens was also a curious one, at least to the average onlooker The Ranee is one of the best Siamese kittens ever exhibited. The heavy marking of ears, nose etc., gives her a weird, outlandish appearance.

A MADAGASCAR CAT – The Winnipeg Tribune, 30th January, 1904
At a recent cat show the sensation of the benches was a peculiar specimen of cat from Madagascar. This Mayunga cat resembles a monkey and is seldom seen in civilised parts of the world. His habits are much like those of the monkey, as he lives In trees and clings to the branches with his hand- like paws and his tall much in the same manner as his simian cousin which he so startlingly resembles.

1903 SCOTTISH FANCIERS SHOW, GLASGOW

CAT SHOW IN GLASGOW. Edinburgh Evening News, 25th September 1903
The annual cat show under the auspices the Scottish Fanciers Club was held to-day in Glasgow. About 250 entries were secured from all parts of Scotland and England, a big Increase on last year's exhibits. A large number of East of Scotland cat fanciers figured among the principal prize-winner, including Mrs Brown, Abercorn Nursery, Edinburgh; George Nicol, Corstorphine; ; Mrs James Donaldson, Corstorphine; Mrs White, Warrender Park Terrace, Edinburgh; Miss Bentley, Dunmore Park, Larbert.

SCOTTISH FANCIERS' CLUB Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette , 26th September 1903
The annual cat show under the auspices of the Scottish Fanciers' Club, was held to-day in the Waterloo Rooms, Glasgow. Something like 250 cats were exhibited, a big increase over last year’s entries.

[GLASGOW NATIONAL CAT SHOW] Leven Advertiser & Wemyss Gazette, 5th November 1903
Mrs. Peter, Kirkland House, has been awarded the first prize and first special for her litter of five blue Persian kittens, at the Glasgow National Cat Show, held last week. These kittens are by Mrs. Finnie Young’s celebrated champion Prince Charlie ex The Lady Jane Grey.

1903 SCOTTISH CAT CLUB SHOW, GLASGOW

[ SCOTTISH CAT CLUB IN GLASGOW ] Aberdeen Press and Journal, 11th November 1903
The Countess of Aberdeen, one the leading ladies in the “fancy,” is to be at the show of the Scottish Cat Club in Glasgow to-morrow, and has entered four of her cats, including the famous "Pharaoh of Haddo.” Five annual shows have already been held under the auspices of the S.C.C., but the present one is only the second held in Glasgow.

CAT SHOW GLASGOW Aberdeen Press and Journal, 12th November 1903
At the sixth annual show the Scottish Cat Club, opened in Glasgow yesterday, the Countess of Aberdeen was among the winners of first prizes. In a section for long-haired males, fine richly-coloured cat, owned by her ladyship, carried off the leading award, and she occupied a similar place for geldings with a specimen which was noted for massive bone and profusion of coat. The show was the largest and best ever held by the Scottish Club, the entries, which exceed 400, being drawn from all parts of the country, and including of the noted winners.

SCOTTISH CAT CLUB SHOW The Scotsman, 12th November 1903
The ninth [sixth] annual show of the Scottish Cat Club was held yesterday in the Drill Hall, Hill Street, Glasgow. The entries numbered too, this being the highest figure yet attained. The leading prize-winners at the Crystal Palace Show last week were forward, and the general quality was good. The following were the principal prize-winners:-
Blue male, long-haired- A Campbell.
Blue female, long-haired – Mrs Slingsby.
Black male, long-haired – A Campbell.
Black female, long-haired – Mrs Lumsden.
White male, ong-haired – Mrs J Brown.
White female, long-haired – D B Richardson.
Self-orange, cream, or fawn male, long-hair – Mis Winifred Beal.
Self-orange, cream, or fawn female, long-hair – the Misses Maxon.
Manx, male or female, long-hair – John Ritchie. [Must be a reporting error, only short-hair Manx were recognised]
Chinchilla male, long-haired – Mrs E R Morrison.
Chinchilla female, long-haired – Mrs George Wilson.
Silver tabby or silver shaded male, long-hair – Mrs Slingsby.
Silver tabby or silver shaded female, long-hair – Mrs Slingsby.
Smoke male or female, long-hair – Mrs G Harber.
Any other colour, male, longhair – Countess of Aberdeen.
Any other colour, female, longhair –Mrs George Wilson.
Gelding, any colour, long-hair – Countess of Aberdeen.
Self-colour male, short-hair – J & J McNish.
Self-colour, female, short-hair – Mrs Maxwell.
Tabby, any colour, male short-hair – A M Prain.
Tabby, any colour, female, short-hair – William Knight.
Any other colour, male or female, short-hair – Mrs G Pitkins.

[SCOTTISH CAT CLUB SHOW] Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 13th November 1903
A kitten belonging to Mrs John Kerr, grocer, gained first prize in the short-haired classes at the Scottish Cat Club Show held in Glasgow yesterday. It was entered only in one class, and had its owner been a member of the club it would have also been awarded a silver cup and medal. The kitten has a future.

SCOTTISH CAT CLUB SHOW Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, 17th November 1903
At the sixth annual open show of the Scottish Cat Club held in Glasgow, at which 42 classes for cats were provided, and the 400 odd entries, representative, of the most celebrated winners in the fancy, were pretty equally divided between Scotch and English exhibitors, Tors Side Chrysantha, an orange Persian Queen belonging to the Misses Moxon, of the Tors Side Cattery, Hillside, Ilfracombe, was awarded 1st prize in the class for orange cream or fawn females, the special for best orange, cream, or fawn female, and the special for best orange. Chrysantha has been among the most consistently successful exhibits at all the leading cat shows during the past 12 months, having, previous to her appearance at Glasgow, taken 1st Bedford (open longhaired female class) and special for best female in show; 1st Midland Counties Cat Club, Birmingham (long-haired orange, cream, or fawn female class); and two specials for best orange, cream, or fawn female; 2nd, Peterborough (novice class, male or female); 2nd, Leamington (open male and female class); and special for best female in show; 3rd, Glasgow (Scottish Cat Club, 1902, long-haired orange, cream or fawn female class), and special for best orange female; 3rd Specialist Societies' Cat Show, Bath, (orange, cream, or fawn female class): and 3rd, Crystal Palace (orange female class).

LOCAL PRIZE WINNERS Barrhead News, 20th November 1903
The following were amongst the prize winners at the recent Scottish Cat Club Show held in Glasgow:- Mr John Ritchie secured first and special for his Manx cat “Jude,” and was also third in the ring class; Mr William Bain’s Persian “Darnley Maid” was awarded a second and special.

1903 CHELTENHAM FANCIERS SHOW

[CHELTENHAM] THE FANCIERS’ SHOW Gloucester Citizen, 19th November 1903
The 14-guinea silver challenge vase for cats has been won by a magnificent animal, James II, the property of Mrs Collingwood, of Leighton Buzzard, which secured the Colmore challenge cup at the Crystal Palace in 1902-3. The same lady was successful in gaining the Cat Club’s bronze medal for the second largest number of points gained. Mrs Boulton, of Brockworth Lodge, was the winner of the silver medal for most points gained by a member.

CHELTENHAM FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL SHOW. Cheltenham Chronicle, 21st November 1903
The annual two-days' show of poultry pigeons, cage birds, rabbits, cats, cavies, and mice, under the auspices of the Cheltenham Fanciers' Association, opened at the Winter Garden on Wednesday . . . [130 cats entered, judged by T.B. Mason]. . . . Perhaps no feature of the show was more generally appreciated than the department where the felines displayed their varied charms, for pussy is pre-eminently an ideal creature for show purposes, Graceful, generally self-possessed, and more at home under the novelty of its circumstances than any of the other animals or the birds, and often displaying all its fine graces to perfection, the cat is always interesting in a show. The 14-guinea silver challenge vase and other honours for the best cat in the show were won by the charming short-hair “James II.,” the property of Mrs Collingwood, of Leighton Buzzard, which was first here in 1902, and also wins the cup for the second time in succession. “Toodles,” his daughter, 4-and-a-half months old was also a first-prize winner. The Cat Club silver medal for most points went to Mrs J.H. Boulter, of Brockworth Lodge, Mrs Collingwood being successful in carrying off the bronze medal of the society or the next in number of points.

1903 BRIGHTON CAT SHOW

[BRIGHTON SHOW] Brighton Gazette, 14th November 1903
Mellison’s Hall, West St., Brighton. The Cat Club’s Sixth Annual Grand Show (under the Patronage of Here Royal Highness Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein) of all kinds of British and Foreign cats, on Thursday and Friday, Nov 26th and 27th, 1903, in aid of the Hospital and Home for Incurable Children, 2, Maida Vale, London W. Classes offered for local cats. Entries close Monday next, 16th. Admission – Nov 26th: From 1 o’clock to4, 2s 6d.; from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m., 1s; from 6 p.m. until 9.30, 6d. Nov 27th: From 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. 1s. – Mrs Bagster. Hon. Sec. Schedules and all particulars can be obtained at the Hall, or of A.E. Sparrow, Show Manager, 49, Hubert Grove, Clapham, London.

FORTHCOMING CAT SHOW. Brighton Gazette, 14th November 1903
Ladies will be greatly interested in an exhibition which is to take place on Thursday and Friday the 26th and 27th inst., at Mellison's Hall, West Street, Brighton. It is no less a fixture than the sixth annual grand Cat Show in connection with the Cat Club, and which has been organised in aid of the Hospital and Home for Incurable Children, 2, Maida Vale. London. W. The show, which is under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, will contain specimens of all kinds of British and foreign cats. There are to be special classes for members of the feline tribe the property of local residents, and doubtless the entries for these will be numerous. The philanthropic object for which the show has been inaugurated should appeal to all classes of the inhabitants to extend to it liberal patronage, for who among us but would lend a helping hand to alleviate the sufferings of sick and incurable children? The hon. secretary is Mrs Bagster, and Mr A. E. Sparrow, of 49, Hubert Grove. Clapham, London, S.W., is the manager of the show, of whom schedules and all particulars may be obtained, or at the hall. It should be mentioned that the list of entries will be closed on Monday next.

THE CAT SHOW. Brighton Gazette , 28th November 1903
As one proceeded down West Street towards the sea on Thursday and Friday, one was greeted with the pungent odour of some strong disinfectant, the source of which was eventually located at Mellison's Concert Hall. As soon as one obtained entrance to the hall, by payment of a small sum, combined with the smell of disinfectant was "a voice," such as could only emanate from a multitude of cats. A further inspection showed one that this supposition was correct, and one quickly learnt that the sixth championship show of the Cat Club was in progress, under the distinguished patronage of H.R.H. Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein. As regards the show, it is perhaps the most successful of the series, the total number of entries being 361, and of cats, 318, divided into two principal classes - the long hair and short hair. For the most part, the exhibits were of a very high order of merit, some of the blue Persian variety exciting much admiration. The best cat in the show, however, was undoubtedly Mrs Collingwood's silver male tabby Champion James II. To his lot, it will be seen, fell two special prizes, three cups, and a first prize, his wins including the gold medal of the American Cat Club. Another cat which attracted unusual interest was Mrs Pettit's Brilliant Pearl, a white long-haired cat, who possessed a pair of the bluest of blue eyes—a very unusual occurrence amongst felines. Joseph Chamberlain has also his representative in the cat world, Miss Daisy Adamson's animal being the lucky possessor of the name of England's greatest statesman. Special mention might be made of several other cats who have won for their various owners four or five prizes. Those will be easy to ascertain by a glance at the list of prizes.

The judges were Miss Frances Simpson, Mr Ambrose, Mr T. B. Mason. Mr H. C. Brooke, Lady Marcus Beresford, and the indefatigable secretary and manager, Mr A. E. Sparrow. The proceeds of the show will be given to aid the Hospital and Home for Incurable Children, Maida Vale, London, W. The following is a list of the first and all special prizes :

LONG-HAIRED CATS.
White (male). Miss E. Harper's Champion Blue-Eyed Wanderer; white (female), Miss E. Harper's Beckinton Pearl.
Black (male), Mrs Witham-Wignall's Black Fury; black (female). Mrs M. Savery's Fluff.
Blue (male), Miss Marion Humphrey's Don Carlos; blue (female), Lady Decies' Fulmer Bee Bee.
Smoke (male), Mrs Harold V. James's Champion Backwell Jogram; smoke (female), Mrs G. L. Harber's Bulgerina.
Silver (previously called Chinchilla) (male). Mrs George Wilson's Ard Patrick; silver (previously called Chinchilla) (female), Lady Decies's Champion Fulmer Zaida.
Shaded silver (male), Mrs F. W. Western's Wynnstay Tristran; shaded silver (female), Miss S. Meeson'a Seagulls Duvals.
Silver tabby (male), Mr T. Plater 's Silver Joe; silver tabby (female), Miss Power's Watership Dolly.
Brown tabby (male), Mrs A. M. Stead's Timber (only entry); brown tabby (female), Miss Rosamond Whitney's Brayfort Honey.
Orange (male), Mrs D. Bevington Smith's Torrington Rufus; orange (female), Mr R. Southby's Orange Brandy.
Cream (male), Mrs F. Norris's Kew Ronald; cream (female). Miss Nora Lees's Lingmoor Myrtle.
Tortoiseshell and tortoiseshell and white (male or female), Miss A. Bennet's Queen of Sheba.
Any other colour (male or female). Miss M. Wilkinson's Brighton Panne (only entry).
Neuter (black, white, or blue), Mr H. P. Robinson's Bahram.
Neuter (any other colour), Miss Nora Lees's Lingmoor Tom.
Breeders' class for silver, smoke, or silver tabby, Mrs Harold V. James's Champion Backwell Jogram.
Novice class for blue cats, Mrs W. M. Hunt's Minna.

LONG-HAIRED KITTENS.
White or black, Mr Godfrey Shaw's Heath Friar.
Blue (male). Mrs C. Curwen's Roderick Dhu; blue (female), Mr W. H. Head's Totsie.
Brace (Blue), Mr W. H. Head's Quenna and Totsie.
Shaded silver, Mrs Wellbye's Dancing Sunbeam and Silver Glory.
Silver, Mrs Rodgers Plym. Shaded silver, Miss Macdonell's Avington Beauty.
Brown tabby, Miss Rosamond Whitney's Brayfort Serafino.
Orange, cream, or fawn, Miss M. Coleman's Montrepos Bubbles.
Any other colour, Mrs Harold V. James's Backwell Joan.

SHORT-HAIRED CATS.
Black or white (male or female), Lady Decies' Fulmer Snowflake.
Blue (male), Mrs A. Hughes Sherdley Michael.
Blue (female). Mrs Nott's Queen of the Blues.
Silver tabby (male). Mrs Collingwood's Champion James II; (female). Mrs C. Meller Bonny's Dame Fortune.
Red tabby (male or female). Lady Decies' Fulmer Red Bramble.
Any other colour (male or female) Mr W. Gibson's Kingston Prince.
Neuter, Miss A. E. Cartwright's Chote.
Manx (male). Mr T. Furze's The Deemster.
Manx (female), Miss Hester Cochran's Ballochmyle Bell Stump;
Manx (novice), Miss Hester Cochran's Witchampton Brat.
Abyssinians, Mrs E. Richards' Ballochmyle Bath Bun.

SHORT-HAIRED KITTENS.
Manx, Miss Hester Cochran's Witchampton Brat.
Self colour, Mrs M. Hughes' Sherdley Ann III.
Any other colour and Abyssinian, Mrs Collingwood's Toodles.
Siamese. Male (Royal or chocolate), Mrs F. Norris' The King of Siam; female (Royal or chocolate), Miss Derby Hyde's Thames Valley Missis.
Kittens (Royal or chocolate), Mrs M. Robinson's The Ranee (only entry).

SELLING CLASS.
Long-haired cats (male, female. or neuter), the Misses Moxon's Chrysantha.
Shorthaired cats (male, female, or neuter), Miss M. Kendall's Black Jack.
Long-haired kittens (male, female, or neuter), Mrs C. Curwen's Roderick Dhu.
Shorthaired kittens (male, female, or neuter), Mrs Collingwood ' s Bossie.

LOCAL CLASSES.
Long-haired cat or kitten, Mrs C. Curwen's Roderick Dhu.
Short-haired cat or kitten, Mrs C. Meller Bonny's Dame Fortune.

GIFT CLASS.
Beetle II, (silver male), presented by Lady Marcus Beresford; Jack (long-haired), presented by Mr W. R. Hawkins; pair of cream kittens, presented by Miss F. Simpson.

CHALLENGE CUPS (Open to Members Only).
For the best Royal Siamese male (presented by Lord Marcus Beresford), Mrs F. Norris's The King of Siam.
For the best long-haired self-silver male (presented by Lady Marcus Beresford), Mrs George Wilson's Ard Patrick.
For the best long-haired brown tabby female, Miss Rosamond Whitney's Brayfort Honey.
For the best Royal Siamese female, Miss M. Derby Hyde's Thames Valley Missis.
For the best short-haired blue male, Mrs M. Hughes Sherdley Michael.
For the best short-haired tabby (silver or brown), Mrs Collingwood's Champion James II.
For the best self-coloured short-haired cat, Lady Decies' Fulmer Snowflake.
For the best long-haired male (any colour except silver or brown) (presented by Lily Duchess of Marlborough), Mrs F. Norris's Kew Ronald.
For the best long-haired white male (presented by Colonel Chains C. B.), Miss E. Harper's Champion Blue-Eyed Wanderer.
For the best long-haired black male (presented by Mr H. King), Mrs Witham-Wignall's Black Fury.
For the best long-haired smoke (male or female) (presented by 'Mrs H. V. James), Mrs Harold V. James's Champion Backwell Jogram.
For the lest long-haired orange female (presented by a cat fancier), Mrs Vidal's Torrington Sunnisides.
For the best long-haired tortoiseshell female (presented by Mrs Preston- Whyte); Miss A. Bennett's Queen of Sheba.
For the best long-haired blue female (presented by Mr C. W. Wild), Lady Decies' Fulmer Bee Bee.
For the best short-haired orange tabby (male or female) (presented by Messrs D. J. Wellbye and Co.). Mrs M. Savery's Fluff.
For the best short-haired silver tabby (male or female), presented by Messrs Spratt's Patent, Limited), Mrs Collingwood's Champion James II.

CHALLENGE CUPS (Open to All)
For the best brown tabby cat or kitten (to be won three times) (presented by Miss Whitney). Miss Rosamond Whitney's Brayfort Honey.
For the best cat or kitten bred by exhibitor (to be won three times) (presented by Mrs Collingwood), Mrs C. Meller Bonny's Dame Fortune.

BREEDERS’ CUPS (For the best Cat or Kitten bred by Exhibitor. To be won four times.)
Long-Haired.—Blue (presented by Mrs Barnett), Mrs C. Curwen's Roderick Dhu; white (presented by Mr W. R. Hawkins), Mrs Godfrey Shaw's Heath Friar; smoke (presented by members of the Cat Club), Mrs H. V. James's Champion Backwell Jogram; silver (presented by Scotland), Mrs Wellbye's Dancing Sunbeam; brown tabby (presented by members of the Cat Club), Miss Rosamond Whitney's Brayfort Serafina; orange (presented by Lady Marcus Beresford), Mrs D. Bevington Smith's Torrington Rufus.
Short-Haired.—Siamese (presented by Lily Duchess of Marlborough), Mrs M. Robinson's The Ranee; self-coloured (presented by Lady Marcus Beresford), Mrs M. Hughes' Sherdley Michael; tabby (any colour) (presented by Lady Marcus Beresford), Mrs C. Meller Bonny's Dame Fortune.
These cups, value £5, to be competed for by members of the Cat Club only. First prizewinners only.

SPECIAL PRIZE (Open to all First Prize-winners. Presented by the Cat Club.)
Silver medal for the best long-haired male orange cat, Mre Vidal's Torrington Sunnysides.
Bronze medal for the best long-haired female orange cat, Mrs R. Southby'e Orange Brandy.
Silver medal for the best long-haired male shaded silver cat, Mrs F. W. Western's Wynnstay Tristran.
Bronze medal for the best long-haired female shaded silver cat, Miss S. Meeson's Seagulls Duvals.
Silver medal for the best longhaired male smoke cat, Mrs H. V. James's Champion Backwell Jogram.
Bronze medal for the best long-haired female smoke cat, Mrs G. L. Harber's Bulgerina.
Bronze medal for the best long-haired female brown tabby cat, Miss Rosamond Whitney's Brayfort Honey.
Silver medal for the best long-haired neuter self-coloured cat, Mr H. P. Robinson’s Bahram.
Silver medal for the best long-haired neuter any other colour, Miss Nora Lee's Lingmoor Tom.
Silver medal for the best short-haired male tabby cat, Mrs Collingwood's Champion James II.
Bronze medal for the best short-haired female tabby cat, Mrs C. Meller Bonny's Dame Fortune.
Silver medal for the best short-haired male black or white cat, Lady Decies' Fulmer Snowflake.
Silver medal for the best short-haired male blue cat, Mrs M. Hughes' Sherdley Michael.
Bronze medal for the best short-haired female blue cat, Mrs Nott's Queen of the Blues.
Silver medal for the best short-haired neuter, Miss Cartwright's Chote.

LONG-HAIRED CATS
Silver medal, presented by Lady Beresford for the best white male, Miss E. Harper'e Champion Blue-Eyed Wanderer.
Silver medal, presented by Lady Beresford for the best white female, Miss E. Harper's Beckington Pearl.
A special, presented by Mrs Hardy for the best white female, Miss E. Harper's Beckington Pearl.
A special, presented by Miss K. Sangster for the best black male with amber eyes, Mra Witham-Wignall'e Black Fury.
A special, presented by Mrs E. Boulter for the soundest coloured blue male or female (bred by exhibitor), Miss M. Humfrey's Don Carlos.
Pincushion, presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for the lightest silver female, Lady Decies' Champion Fulmer Zaida.
Special, presented by Mrs Wellbye for the palest silver female cat, Miss S. Meeson's Seagulls Duvals.
10s 6d, presented by Mrs Preston Whyte for the best silver tabby with green eyes, Mr T. Plater's Silver Joe.
A bread fork, presented by Mrs Billett for the best tortoiseshell or tortoiseshell and white, Miss A. Bennett's Queen of Sheba.
Silver medal, presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for the best brown tabby cat (male), Mrs A. M. Stead's Timber.
10s 6d, presented by Mrs Hastings Lees for the best brown tabby female, Miss Whitney's Brayfort Honey.
Silver hair brush, presented by Mrs Vidal for the second best orange female (donor not competing), the Misses Moxon's Chrysantha.
A silver chain, presented by Mrs D'Arcy Hildyard for the best orange (novice), Mr R. Southby's Orange Brandy.
Silver frame, presented by Mrs D'Arcy Hildyard for the best cream novice of either sex, Mrs Harper's The Rajah.
Special, presented by Mrs S. F. Clarke for the best smoke female, Mr G. L. Herber's Bulgerina.
Photo book, presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for the best any other colour cat, Miss M. Wilkinson's Brighton Panne.
Special, presented by Miss F. Simpson for the best neuter (except blue), Miss Nora Lees' Lingmoor Tom. .

KITTENS (LONG-HAIRED).
A casket of scent, presented by Mrs Barnett for best black or white, Mr Godfrey Shaw's Heath Friar.
Silver medal, presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for the best silver, Mrs Rogers' Plym.
Special, presented by Mrs Wellbye for the best pair of silver kittens, Mrs Wellbye's Dancing Sunbeam.
Vase, presented by Mrs D'Arcy Hildyard for the second best orange, Miss Bennett's Queen of Sheba.
Silver photo frame, presented by Mrs Vidal for the best orange, male or female (donor not competing), Miss Colman's Montrepos Bubbles.
Silver medal presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for the best brown tabby, Miss Whitney's Brayfort Serafina.
Special, presented by Mrs Bennet for the best blue (bred by exhibitor), Mrs F. Norris's Kew Sailor Boy.
Silver medal, presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for the best smoke, Mrs H. V. James's Champion Backwell Jogram.

SHORT-HAIRED CATS.
Gold medal, presented by Mrs Hofstra for the best Siamese (bred by exhibitor), Mrs M. Robinson's The Ranee.
Pair side combs, presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for the best Siamese male, Mrs F. Norria's The King of Siam.
Silver purse, presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for the best Siamese female, Miss Derby Hyde's Thames Valley Missis.
Six spoons for best Siamese kitten, Miss Robinson's The Ranee.
Buckle, presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for the best blue male, Mrs Hughes' Sherdley Michael.
Frame, presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for the best blue female, Mrs Nott's Queen of the Blues.
Present guinea case of disinfectants, presented by Puritas Disinfectants Co., Limited, to best blue, Mrs Hughes' Sherdley Michael.
Silver medal, presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for the best tabby, Mrs Collingwood's James II.
Silver medal, presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for the best orange (male), Lady Decies' Fulmer Red Bramble.
"Book of the Cat," presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for the best any other colour, Mr W. Gibstone's Kingston. Prince.

SUNDRY SPECIALS.
Silver brush and comb, presented by Mr Witt for the best blue male kitten, Mrs Curwen's Roderick Dhu; the best blue female kitten, Mrs James's Backwell Jollity; the best orange or cream male cat, Mrs Norris's Kew Ronald; and the best orange or cream female cat, Mrs Vidal's Calendula.

SELLING CLASS.
Photograph frame, presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for first prize cat, Mrs Curwen's Roderick Dhu.
Photograph frame, presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for second prize cat, Miss Nora Lees' Ringmoor Algernon.
Present 10s 8d case of disinfectants, presented by the Puritas Disinfectants Company, Limited, to the third prize cat, Miss M. Kendall's Black Jack.

LOCAL CLASSES.
Special, presented by Miss F. Simpson for best local cat, Miss Wilkinson’s Sweet William.
Special, presented by A Friend for best local kitten, Madame Arnetta Frances' The Brighton Imp.

SPECIALIST CLUBS.
S.S.P.C.S. Specials.
Five guinea challenge cup for the best male cat in S.S.P.C.S. classes (to be won three times); silver monogram spoon to commemorate each win: Mrs Wilson's Ard Patrick.
Four guinea challenge cup for the best female cat in S.S.P.C.S. classes (to be won three times); a silver monogram spoon to commemorate each win: Lady Decies' Champion Fulmer Zaida.
A silver challenge cup for the best cat in S.S.P.C.S. classes, bred by exhibitor (to be won three times); spoon to commemorate each win: Mrs H. V. James's Champion Backwell Jogram.
Challenge bowl for the best Chinchilla cat, male or female (to be won three times); spoon to commemorate each win: Lady Decies' Champion Fulmer Zaida.
Challenge bowl for the best shaded silver cat, male or female (to be won three times); spoon to commemorate each win: Mrs F. W. Western's Wynnstay Tristran.
Challenge cup, presented by Lady Marcus Beresford for the best smoke female cat bred by exhibitor (to be won three times); spoon to commemorate each win: Mrs Herber's Bulgerina.
Silver challenge cup, presented by Mrs Collingwood for the best smoke kitten bred by exhibitor (to be won three times); spoon to commemorate each win: Mrs H. V. James's Backwell Joan.
The S.S.P.C.S. silver medal for the best Chinchilla, male or female: Lady Decies' Champion Fulmer Zaida.
The S.S.P.C.S. silver medal for the best shaded silver, male or female: Mrs Western's Wynnstay Tristran.
The S.S.P.C.S. silver medal for the best smoke, male or female: Mrs H. V. James's Backwell Jogram.
The S.S.P.C.S. silver medal for the best silver tabby, male or female: Mrs Bower's Watership Dolly.
The S.S.P.C.S. silver medal for the best silver kitten: Mrs Sinkin's Silverina.
The S.S.P.C.S. silver medal for the best smoke kitten: Mrs H. V. James's Backwell Joan.
Challenge cups to first prize winners; medals to prize winners: Miss Nora Lees' Lingmoor Tom.

B.P.C.S. Specials.
Challenge prize for the best blue male; badge to commemorate: Miss Marion Humfrey's Don Carlos.
Challenge prise for the best blue female; badge to commemorate: Lady Decies' Fulmer Bee Bee.
Badge for the best blue neuter: Mr H. P. Robinson's Bahram.
Badge for the best blue kitten: Mr W. H. Head's Totsie.
Lady Rachel Byng, for the best orange eyes in the Male Cat Class: Miss Humfrey's Don Carlos.
Miss G. Jay, for the best female cat, bred by exhibitor: Miss Humfrey's Victor II.
Mrs Hastings Lees, for the soundest coloured cat: Miss S. A. Hoblon's lhistleton Mollikina.
Mrs Norris, for the best female kitten: Mr W. H. Head's Totsie.
Mrs P. Browne, for the best male kitten : Mrs Curwen's Roderick Dhu.
Miss F. Simpson, for the best kitten, bred by exhibitor: Mrs Curwen's Roderick Dhu.
Mrs H. L. Mocatta, "Book of the Cat," for the best brace of kittens: Miss H. Lea’s Ruckholt Patrick and Ruckholt Myssie.
Lady Thiselton Dyer, for the best blue novice male cat: Miss Humfrey's Roy Boy.
Miss Violet Paget, for the best blue novice female cat: Mrs W. M. Hunt's Minna.

Orange and Tortoiseshell Society's Specials.
Pearl and sapphire brooch for best cream male; special to commemorate win: Mrs Norris's Kew Ronald.
Pearl and enamel brooch for best cream female; special to commemorate win: Miss Nora Lees' Lingmoor Myrtle.
Pearl and tortoise brooch for best orange male; special to commemorate win: Mrs Bevington Smith's Torrington Rufus.
Pearl and enamel brooch for best orange female; special to commemorate win: Mr H. Southby s Orange Brandy.
Gold curb chain bracelet for best tortoiseshell; special to commemorate win: Miss A. Bennet 's Queen of Sheba.

Short-Haired Cat Society's Specials.
The Countess of Wilton's Challenge Cup for best brown tabby cat; a medal to commemorate win: Mr W. Gibson's Kingstone Prince.
The Walker Challenge Cup, for the best silver tabby cat; a medal to commemorate win: Mrs Collingwood's Champion James II.
The Featherstonhaugh Challenge Cup, for the best blue cat; a medal to commemorate win: Mrs M. Hughes' Sherdley Michael.
Mrs Collingwood, for best tabby cat, male or female: Mrs Collingwood's Champion James II.
Mrs Collingwood, for the best self-coloured cat, male or female: Lady Decies' Fulmer Snowflake.
Mrs G. Bishop, hand-wrought table-napkin ring. for the best blue male or female bred by exhibitor Mrs M. Hughes' Sherdley Michael.
Mrs F. W. Western, for the best self-coloured cat other than blue: Lady Decies' Fulmer Snowflake.
Mrs Middleton, 5s, for the best tortoiseshell or tortoiseshell and white cat or kitten: Mrs F. Walker's Skittles II.
Mrs Bonny, a "Crystoleum," for the best black cat or kitten with orange eyes: Mrs Hughes' Sherdley Ann II.
Mrs Hartley, for the best orange tabby and tortoiseshell: Lady Decies' Fulmer Red Bramble.
Mr R. M. Middleton, for the best kitten, including Manx. Abyssinian, Siamese, and English, other than tabby, bred by a member: Mrs M. Robinson's The Ranee.
Mrs Collingwood, for the best tabby kitten, male or female, bred by exhibitor: Mrs Collingwood's Toodlee.
Mrs Collingwood, for best self-coloured kitten: Mrs Hughes' Sherdley Ann III.
Siamese Cat Club Specials.
The President's Cup, presented by Mrs Vary Campbell for the best Siamese cat, male or female: Mrs Norris's The King of Siam.
"Our Cats" Cup, for the best Siamese novice cat, male or female: Mrs M. Robinson's Midawka.
The club medal, for the best male Siamese cat: Mrs Norris's The King of Siam.
The club medal, for the best female Siamese cat: Miss Hyde's Thames Valley Missis.
The Hon. Mrs McLaren Morrison, a silver inkstand for the best female Siamese cat over a year old: Miss Hyde's Thames Valley Missis.
Mrs Vyvyan, a silver photograph frame for the best male Siamese cat, over a year old: Mrs Norris's The King of Siam.
Miss Forestier Walker, a silver photograph frame for the best female Siamese cat under a year old: Mrs Robinson's The Ranee.
Mrs Parker Brough, a pair of silver sugar tongs for the Royal Siamese cat with the best blue eyes: open to all members: Mrs Norris's The King of Siam.

British Cat Club Specials.
Ten shillings, for best male short-haired British cat in the classes judged by Mr Mason: Mrs Alfred Crowther's Tiney.
Ten shillings, for best female British cat in the classes judged by Mr Mason: Mrs Metier Bonny's Dame Fortune.

Black and White Club Specials.
Special, for best long-haired black, male or female: Miss M. Savery's Fluff.
Special, for best long-haired white kitten: Mr Godfrey Shaw's Heath Friar.
Special, for best short-haired black and white, male or female: Lady Decies' Fulmer Snowflake.
Mr G. Denham. a special for the best blue-eyed white male kitten in the show: Mr Godfrey Shaw's Heath Friar.

Chinchilla Cat Club Specials.
Special for second best male: Mr C. W. Witt's Prince of Lozells.
Special for second best female: Mrs George Wilson's Lady Love of Arrandale.

N.C.C.C. Special.
Club medal, for best cat in the show owned by a member of the N.C.C.C.: Mrs Collingwood's Champion James II.

M.C.C.C. Specials.
Badge for best long-hair: Mrs F. Norris's Kew Ronald.
Badge for best shorthair: Mrs Collingwood's Champion James Leto

Late Specials.
Lady Marcus Beresford, special for the best kitten in the Selling Class: Miss Derby Hyde's Champion Thames Valley Blue- Eyed Daddy.
Lady Marcus Beresford, las to the first best kitten in the Selling Class, whose owner is not a member of any specialist society: Miss Derby Hyde's Champion Thames Valley Blue- Eyed Daddy.
Lady Marcus Beresford, 10s for the second best kitten: Miss H. Lawrence's Nebb.
Lady Marcus Beresford, Ins for the third best kitten: Mrs Austey's N*gger Boy.
Miss Derby Hyde, fern pots for the best white kitten with blue eyes: Mr Godfrey Shaw's Heath Friar.
Miss Derby Hyde, a Wedgewood pin-box for the best cat in the Local Classes: Mrs C. Curwen's Roderick Dhu.
“Salvo," case of medicine for breeder of best long-haired kitten: Mr Godfrey Shaw's Heath Friar.
"A Lover of Cats," a challenge bowl for the best blue neuter, to be won five times, by a cat taking not less than third prize; members of B.P.C.S. only: Mr H. P. Robinson's Bahram.
Mrs Bonny, painting for the second best cat in A.O.C. Short-hair Class 42: Mrs F. Walker's Skittles II.

THE BRIGHTON CAT SHOW Mid Sussex Times, 1st December 1903
At the Cat Club’s show held in Brighton last week, Mr. Godfrey Shaw’s white Persian kitten, “Heath Friar,” won several prizes, viz., the first for the best black or white Kitten: the breeders’ cup for the best white kitten (any age) bred by exhibitor, beating several noted winners; the special for the best black or white kitten, beating a kitten that has won specials; the special for the best long-haired kitten, beating all the noted blues; the special for the best white male kitten; the special for the best white kitten with blue eyes; the special for breeder of best long-haired kitten, and another special. “Heath Friar” is considered about the best kitten ever bred, and hear that Mr. Shaw has refused two offers of £10s 10s. for him.

Under the distinguished patronage of H.R.H. Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, the sixth championship show of the Cat Club was opened at Mellison’s Hall, West Street, on Thursday afternoon. The proceeds of the show were in aid of the Hospital and Home for Incurable Children, Maida Vale, London. The show was undoubtedly one of the best that has ever been held. The total number of entries was 361, representing 318 cats. That the quality of the exhibits was good goes without saying, since the show included some of the finest cats in the country. Miss Harper, of Sunny Mount Park, Haywards Heath, gained the first prize in the class for white male long-haired cats with her “Champion Blue-Eyed Wanderer,” and the same lady’s “Beckinton Pearl” took the premier award in the class for white female cats of the same breed. Mrs. C. Mellor Bonny (Ditchling) gained the challenge cup for the best English cat or kitten bred by the exhibitor, breeders’ cup for short-haired tabby (any colour), bronze medal for the best short-haired female tabby cat, and 10s. for best female British cat in the classes judged by Mr. Mason. Mr. Godfrey Shaw (Haywards Heath) was awarded several prizes as detailed under our Haywards Heath news [above].

[BRIGHTON SHOW]Leighton Buzzard Observer and Linslade Gazette, 1st December 1903
Mrs. Collingwood’s cat James II, won the fourteen guinea cup, presented by Mr. Cragoe Colmore for the best cat in the show at Cheltenham. That the same cat was also awarded the first prize and the specials for the best cat in the show at the Championship Cat Club Show held at Brighton Nov. 26th and 27th. That amongst the specials was a beautifully designed gold medal sent over from America by the Atlantic Cat Club. That the entries numbered 361.

[BRIGHTON SHOW] Gloucestershire Echo, 3rd December 1903
At the Cat Club Show at Brighton on Thursday and Friday last, Mr W H Head’s two kittens won first and reserve in the blue female kittens class; also first in the class for brace of blues.

BRIGHTON CAT SHOW The Queen, 5th December 1903
The cat show held in Mellison’s Concert Hall, West-street (so recently the scene of an excellent dog show), last Thursday and Friday was very largely attended, the number of entries being 361, divided into two chief classes, long-haired and short-haired. The best cat in the show, details of which will be found in another column, was decidedly Mrs Collingwood’s silver male tabby champion James II. The proceeds of the show were to be given to aid the Maida Vale Hospital and home for Incurable Children.

BRIGHTON CAT SHOW. Sussex Agricultural Express, 5th December 1903
Among the winners at the Cat Club Show held at Brighton on Thursday and Friday were:
Miss Harper, Haywards Heath, Challenge Cup for best longhaired blue male and best long-haired white male; silver medals for best white long-haired male and female, and a special for the best white long-haired female.
Miss A. Bennett, Challenge Cup for best long-haired tortoiseshell female, a bread fork for best tortoiseshell or tortoiseshell and white, and gold curb chain bracelet for best tortoiseshell.
Mrs. C. Meller Bonny, Ditchling, Challenge Cup for the best English cat or kitten bred by the exhibitor, breeders' cup for short-haired tabby (any colour), bronze medal for the best short-haired female tabby cat, and 10s. for best female British cat in classes judged by Mr. Mason.
Mrs. Cecil Curwen, Hove, breeders' cup for long-haired blue cat or kitten, bred by exhibitor, silver brush and comb for best blue male kitten, photograph frame for 1st prize cat, badges for best male kitten, best kitten bred by exhibitor, and best kitten in selling class, 10s. for first best kitten in the selling-class whose owner was not a member of any specialist society, and Wedgwood pin box for the best cat in the local classes.
Mr. Godfrey Shaw, Haywards Heath, breeders' cup for best long-haired white cat or kitten bred by exhibitor, a casket of scent for best black or white long-haired kitten, for best long-haired white kitten, for best blue-eyed white male kitten in the show, case of medicine for breeder of best long-haired kitten, and fern pot for the best white kitten with blue eyes.
Miss Savery, Hollington, Hastings, best long-haired black, male or female. Mrs. A. Francis, Brighton, best local kitten.
Miss M. Wilkinson, Hove, photo book for best long-haired or any other colour cat, and for best local cat.

1903 MIDLAND COUNTIES CAT SHOW (BIRMINGHAM)

BIRMINGHAM CAT SHOW. SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION. Birmingham Mail, 1st December 1903
The second annual show of the Midland Counties’ Cat Club was opened in the Central Hall, Birmingham, to-day. The Birmingham show lapsed for more than 20 years, but when the event was revived last year it met with very wide support. This year the exhibits show a remarkable advance upon the previous show, numbering 450, against 275. The competition in nearly all classes, is open, with the result that many famous cats have been entered, and the show is a thoroughly representative one. Feline pets of every breed and every shade of colour – orange, cream, dusky blue, and fair chinchilla are on view in the piled-up cages on the floor of the galleries of the hall. It is interesting to watch the moods of the cats in their unaccustomed environment – the sulky mien of the fluffy chinchilla crouched in the far corner of its cage, the drowsy indifference of the glossy tabby, and the proud, self-satisfied attitude of the graceful blue. The blues, which share with the silvers the foremost place in popular estimation at the present time, are the strongest section of the show, and among the exhibits are some notable and very high-class animals.

One of the most famous is the Lady Decies’ “Fulmer Bee Bee,” which won a first prize at the Crystal Palace Show, and is again place first in its class to-day. She is a beautiful animal, or perfect coat and colour, and rather more than two years old. Among the blue males, Mr. F. Norris’s “Kew Sailor Boy” attracted a great deal of admiration, but to the surprise of a good many people he is placed next to Mrs. Slingsby’s “Titan of Thorpe” by the judges. “Young Titan” is nine months old, and in the opinion of several experts, he should have taken second prize. “Sailor Boy” was placed first, however, in the novice class. There was a numerous entry of silver tabbies, and in the male class the first prize was secured by Mrs. Slingsby’s “Don Pedro of Thorpe,” which was bred by Miss Cope, hon. Secretary of the club, and sold as a kitten to the present exhibitor in 1901. He is a superb creature, and has the reputation of being the finest silver tabby in the country to-day. The same exhibitor had the good fortune to carry off the palm in the female class with her handsome “Queen Deehna of Thorpe,” bred by the Rev. Hayward. “Don Pedro” and “Queen Deehna” were shown together in the brace class, over 10 months, but here they were defeated by Lady Decies’ “Champion Fulmer Zaida” and “Fulmer Bee Bee.”

The brown tabbies did not exceed mediocrity, but the Chinchillas were a splendid collection and the judging gave very general satisfaction. Lady Decies’ “Champion Fulmer Zaida” was easily first in the class for Chinchilla or shaded silver female. A cat of striking beauty, with faultless head and coat, she has won fully a hundred and fifty prizes in her show career, which has extended now over eight years. She is said to be the most perfect Chinchilla female in existence, and it would certainly be difficult to image a more beautiful type of this charming breed. The best Chinchilla male in the show is Mrs. G. Wilson’s “Ard Patrick of Arrandale.” He is an animal of wonderful clearness of colour and massiveness of bone, and when he made his debut in the show world at Brighton last week he easily out-distanced all competitors, and won the Silver Society’s Cup. He met with similar success to-day, and, in addition, was again placed first in his class. He is pronounced by competent judges to be a superior animal to the celebrated “Rob Roy,” which belongs to the same lady, and which, until his rival appeared on the scene, won unlimited distinction. Now that he has had to yield the palm to another, “Rob Roy” does not appear in to-day’s show.

There was not much competition among the orange breed. Mrs. Vidal’s (Sydenham) “Torrington Sunnysides,” and Mrs. G. Wilson’s “Jim of Arrandale,” had a close race for the first position. “Sunnysides” only won by virtue of his superior coat, for “Jim” is really the better-coloured animal. Mrs. F. Norris’s “Kew Buttercup” was placed second to “Torside Chrysantha,” show n by the Misses Moxon (Ilfracombe), in the female class. Mrs. F. Norris’s famous “Kew Ronald” beat all competitors among the cream males, and similar distinction fell to Miss Norah Lees’ (Bournemouth) “Lingmoor Myrtle” in the female class.

The short hair cats were not so numerus, the honours falling principally to Lady Alexander, Lady Decies, and Mrs Collingwood. Mrs. F. Norris was again a winner among the Siamese with her imported “Kew King of Siam.”

The long-hair kittens are a remarkably strong section of the show, and it is a noteworthy fact that the kittens sired by Mrs. C.W. Witt’s (Birmingham) “Goliath II” – the most successful sire of the day – carry off chief honours. Among the blue males, Mrs. F. Snow, of Huby, secured first place with “Tobias of Huby,” an exquisitely-coloured kitten of exceptional promise. Mrs. Slingsby only obtained secondary distinction with her “Hernes of Thorpe,” and in the female class she was again defeated, having to yield precedence to Miss Moore’s “Mag-ha-ha,” a winsome daughter of “Goliath II.” Among the Chinchilla kittens, Mrs. H.C. Organ’s (Turkdean) “Prince of Turkdean,” came out ahead of Mrs. G. Humphrey’s graceful “Dologan Beauty,” which was born in the same month.

In the local classes, Mrs. G.R. Morrison, Harborne Road, was placed first in the longhair males with “Lord Denanthe” and Mrs. Sharpe, or Moseley, won first prize among the females with her pretty “Titana.” Out of four shorthairs Mrs. Jeavons (King’s Heath) gained premier position, and in the kittens the honours were shared by Mrs. Jean Brown (first) and Mrs. Walter (second). Mrs. Botwood, of Aston, was awarded first prize with “Robin,” in the class for long or short-haired neuters.

The Breeders’ Cup for the best long-haired kitten bred by the exhibitor was awarded to Miss R. Whitney’s (Dublin) “Brayfort Serafina.” Among a number of other special prizes the silver medal presented by the Cat Club for the best long-hair cat was taken by Mrs. F. Norris, with “Kew Ronald,” and that for the best short-hair by Lady Alexander with “Champion Ballochmyle Red Prince,” a magnificent animal, which won in the red tabby class. Mrs. Slingsby’s “Don Pedro” won a silver medal for the best short-haired cat offered by the Northern Counties Cat Club to members only.

CAT SHOW AT THE CENTRAL HALL (BIRMINGHAM). Coventry Evening Telegraph, 2nd December 1903
In the Central Hall, Birmingham, a Cat Show was opened on Tuesday, Lady Marcus Beresford being the president. There were forty-seven classes, most of which were well filled, and the extensive list was supplemented 147 special awards given by different Cat Clubs and Societies. The local classes were well filled. Amongst the chief winners were Lady Alexander, Lady Decies, and Mrs Collingwood. Miss R. Whitney, of Dublin, took the Bredders’ Cup for the best long-haired kitten bred by the exhibitor, and Mrs. F. Norris took the Cat Club's medal for the best long-haired cat.

[BIRMINGHAM] CONGRESS OF CATS. Daily Mirror, 2nd December 1903
Over four hundred and fifty cats are in possession of the Old Central Hall, Birmingham. They have been obliged to forsake the comforts of the domestic hearth in order to seek honours for their owners at the show promoted by the Midland Counties Cat Club, of which Lady Marcus Beresford is president. Famous specimens from all parts of the country came under the critical eyes of the judges, two of whom were ladies. Kew Ronald, a cream male cat, bred by Mrs. Norris, of Kew Green, is adjudged the best long-haired cat in the show, and claims the silver medal presented by the Cat Club. The medal for the best short-hair is awarded to the champion Ballochmyle Red Prince, the property of Lady Alexander, Fay Gate, Sussex. One of the specimens attracting most attention is the wonderful chinchilla, Taida [Zaida], which has won some 150 prizes for her owner, Lady Davies [Decies], of Birchington.

MIDLAND COUNTIES CAT SHOW. Leamington Spa Courier, 4th December 1903
The Committee of the Midland Counties' Cat Club is to be congratulated upon the great popularity which the Club has achieved within the past twelve months. The stride made speaks well for the management and organisation. A two days Cat Show was held Tuesday and Wednesday in the Old Central Hall, Corporation Street, Birmingham. This year (the second) the exhibits showed remarkable advance, numbering 450 against 275 at last year's exhibition. Most of the classes were open, with the result that the show was a thoroughly representative one, and many famous cats were on view. The blues and the silvers, which appear to be the most popular breeds, formed the strongest sections of the show.

LOCAL SUCCESS AT A CAT SHOW Richmond Herald, 5th December 1903
Over four hundred and fifty cats have during the week been in possession of the Old Central Hall, Birmingham. They have been obliged to forsake the comforts of the domestic hearth in order to seek honours for their owners at the show promoted by the Midland Counties Cat Club. Famous specimens from all parts of the country came under the critical eyes of the judges, two of whom were ladies. Kew Ronald, a cream male cat, bred by Mrs. Norris, of Kew Green, is adjudged the best long-haired cat in the show, and claims the silver medal presented by the Cat Club.

CAT SHOW AT BIRMINGHAM Kenilworth Advertiser, 5th December 1903
The Birmingham Cat Show was opened on Tuesday at the Central Hall. There was a very large entry, and competition was exceptionally keen. The winners of included the following:-
Long haired cats. - Neuter: 3, "Tatters," Mrs. Shields, Acock's Green.
Long-hair kitten. - - Blue, male: 3, "Bridal Rex,” Mrs. Roper, Rugby.
Kittens. – 3, “Solomon Peter,” Miss Deakin, Hay Mills.
Neuter. - 2, "Tatters," Mrs. Shield, Acock's Green.

1903 SOUTHAMPTON SHOW

POULTRY AND CAT SHOW AT SOUTHAMPTON. Hampshire Advertiser, 12th December 1903
A splendid cat and poultry show, under the joint management of the Southampton Fur and Feather Fanciers Association and the National Cat Club (Local Branch) was opened Wednesday afternoon at the spacious drill hall of the 2nd Volunteer battalion Hampshire Regiment, Carlton-place, Southampton. The entries in both sections were perhaps more numerous than at any similar show held in Southampton during recent years. . . in the cat classes the different species included long-haired and short-haired types, kittens, shaded silver, orange and cream, chinchilla, and several other varieties … about 200 entries in the cat section . . .exhibitors in the cat section, which was open, and contained some very fine specimens of the feline in consequence, included: H.R.H. Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein, Lady Decies, and Sir Claude Alexander, Bart., Lady Alexander, Hon Mrs D. Carnegie, Miss Bowden Smith (Brockenhurst), Miss Bruno (Marchwood), and others, some of the entries coming from places as far distant as Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham. The [cat] judges were:- long-haired blues, Manx, Siamese, and all short-haired – Mrs. Cochran; Chinchillas and shaded silver – Mrs. Wellbye; orange, cream, and A.O.C. – Mrs. Sangster. All other classes, black, white, silver, tabby, smoke, neuters, locals – Mr. Silk. In addition to valuable money prizes, there were silver challenge cups and medals for the best animals in the show, while special prizes were given by various tradesmen for the best exhibits in the different classes.

LONGHAIRED CATS.
White, male or female —1, Mrs. E. E. Baxter; 2, Mrs. Kirk: 3, The Lady Decies.
Black, ditto — 1, The Lady Decies; 2, Mrs. Wignall; 3, Miss H. Yonge.
Blue, male— 1. Mrs. H. Ransome; 2, Mrs. F. Norris; 3. Miss Derby Hyde.
Ditto, female— 1. Mr. W. H. Head; 2, Mrs. Clark; 3, The Lady Decies.
Smoke, male- 1, Mrs. A. P. James; 2, Miss Chamberlayne; 3. Mrs. Sinkins.
Smoke, female - 1.Mrs. G. L. Harbor; 2 and 3. Mrs. A. P. James.
Chinchilla. male— 1. Mrs. O. Wilson; 2, Mrs. Clark; 3. Miss White Atkins.
Chinchilla, female— 1. The Lady Decies; 2, Mrs. G. Wilson; 3, Mrs. H. B. Palmer.
Shaded Silver, male or female —2, Miss Bartlett.
Silver Tabby— 1 and 2, Rev. R. F. Maynard.
Orange or Cream, male— 1. Mrs. F. Norris; 2, Miss Beale; 3, the Misses Beale.
Ditto, female— 1, the Misses Moxon; 2, Miss Nora Lees.
A.O.C., female— 1, Miss B. Sargent; 2, Mrs. G. Wilson; 3, Miss Bartlett.
Neuter – 1, Miss H. Yonge; 2. Miss Nora Lees; 3, Mrs. T.B, Tutt.
Breeders, open to members of the S. and S.P.C.S. — 1, Mrs. A. P. James; 2, Mrs. Sinkins; 3. Miss Chamberlayne.
Breeders, A.O.C- 1 and 2, Mrs. F. Norris: Mrs. H.B. Palmer.
Kitten, blue – 1, Mrs. J. R. Wyndham; 2, Mrs. J. W. Hardy; 3, Mrs. Boyd.
Chinchilla kitten- 1, Mrs. Rodgers; 2, Mrs. Sinkins; 3, Mrs. Gordon Renton.
A.O.C. kitten— 1 and 2, Mrs. H.A. Cartwright; 2, Miss H. Yonge.

SHORTHAIRED CATS.
Manx, male or female- 1, Miss Emily Samuel; 2, Mr. T. Furze; 3, Mr. Victor Lowe.
Shorthaired, black- 1. The Lady Decies: 2, Mrs. While Atkins.
Ditto, white.- 1, Mrs. Herring; 2, Miss Derby Hyde; 3, Mrs. Wm. Nott.
Ditto, blue —1, Mrs. Wm. Nott; 2, Mrs. Clark.
Ditto, tortoiseshell and white— 1, Mrs. F. Walker; 2, Mrs. F. W. Western.
Ditto, silver tabby— 1. Mrs. C. M. Bonny.
A.O.C.. male or female— 1, Mrs. H. Pitkin; 2. Mr. G. W. Rhodes.
Neuter— 1, Mrs. F. Walker.

LOCAL.
Longhaired, male or female— 1, Mrs. Case; 2, Mr. F. Osborne, jun; 3. Miss C. B. Bruno.
Shorthaired, ditto— 1, Mrs. V. Barton; 2, Mrs. W. T. Jarvis; 3. Mr. H. Carter.
Kitten, male or female— 1, Mr. .J. A. Lipscombe; 2, Mr. F. Osborne, jun.; 3. Miss C. B. Bruno.
Neuter- 1. Mr. J. W. Dowdell; 2, Mr. A. Searle; 3, Mr. A. E. Hillary.

SOUTH OF ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP CAT SHOW Gloucestershire Echo, 14th December 1903
At the South of England Championship Cat Show, held at Southampton, on Wednesday and Thursday, last, Mr. W.H. Head, of Hollybush, was placed first in the open blue female class with “Totsie of Cheltenham,” beating such a noted cat as Lady Decies’s “Fulmer Bee Bee,” winner of 1st Crystal palace, 1st Brighton, and 1st Birmingham. He also secured the badge given by the Blue Persian Society and the championship of the National Cat Club for the best blue female cat. “Queenie of Cheltenham,” the winner of three first at the Cheltenham show, received a “very highly commended” card. In the class for cats of any variety, bred by exhibitor, “Totsie of Cheltenham” was v.h.c.

1903 REGIONAL CAT SHOWS

STIRLING BANTAM, PIGEON, RABBIT, AND CAT SHOW. Edinburgh Evening News, 17th January 1903
The annual show of bantams, pigeons, rabbits, .and cats under the auspices of the Stirling Society, took place day. Cats made a very fine display, there being over 120 on exhibition.

DOG AND CAT SHOW IN GREENOCK. Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette, 29th January 1903
The Greenock Canine Club held their first open show of dogs and cats in the Drill Hall, Kelly Street, to-day. [Cat judge:], Mrs M. A. White.

[Principal awards, same publication, 30th January 1903]
Cats:- Blue (male), Mrs. W.M. Leitch; (female) Mrs. John Dingwall.
Any colour (male) J. F. Dewar; (female) A. E. Chamberlayne.
Kittens (under six months, any colour) Thomas Hardie.
Male (any colour), J.F. Dewar.
Female (any colour) Mrs D. Simpson.
Geldings (long or shorthaired) Mrs A.D. Crawford.

LOSMAHAGOW POULTRY, PIGEON RABBIT AND CAT SHOW Hamilton Herald and Lanarkshire Weekly News, 23rd January 1903
Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbit, and Cat Show on Saturday 31st January, 1903 (Confined to the Seven Neighbouring Parishes.) Entries extended till Tuesday, 27th.

LONGSTONE POULTRY. PIGEON and CAT SHOW Derbyshire Times and Chesterfield Herald, 31st January 1903
Longstone Poultry. Pigeon and Cat Show will be held on Saturday, February 7. 1903, in marquee supplied, heated and lighted by Banks and Son, of Derby. Judges: J. P. W. Marx, Esq., Radius: 12 miles. Limit. Admission: One to five, 6d., five to eight, 3d. Entries Close Saturday, January 31st. For Schedules apply Oldfield and Wood, Hon. Secs.

ARBROATH DOG AND CAT SHOW Arbroath Herald and Advertiser for the Montrose Burghs, 29th January 1903
The committee of the Arbroath Canine Club are busily pushing forward their arrangements for their forthcoming dog and cat show, and at a meeting held on Monday evening in the Y.M.C.A. Hall — Councillor McWattie, president, presiding — the committee were enabled from the communications already received from fanciers and others to draw up a splendid classification. The classes this year will be more numerous and slightly differently arranged, and there is every prospect at present of all the classes being well filled. The committee agreed to engage the well-known all-round judge, Mr T. Ashton, of Leeds, to judge all the classes of dogs, and Mrs Whyte, Edinburgh, to judge the cats. Everything points to a successful show being held this year.

POULTRY, PIGEON, RABBIT, AND CAT SHOW Hamilton Herald and Lanarkshire Weekly News, 6th February 1903
After a lapse of several years the Poultry Show Committee made a fresh start, and had their annual exhibition, and competition on Saturday.
Cat, Any variety – 1 and special, W. Anderson; 2, W. Bryce; 3, J. Loudon.

ARBROATH DOG AND CAT SHOW. FINE EXHIBITION OF ANIMALS. Arbroath Herald and Advertiser for the Montrose Burghs, 5th March 1903
The annual competitive exhibition of dogs and cats under the auspices of the Arbroath Canine Club was held in the Corn Exchange yesterday, and was well patronised all day by large numbers of fanciers from a distance as well as by local people. The show was one of the best that has been held in Arbroath, the quality all over being considered excellent. . . . The cats were also a first-class show. There was a marked improvement on the quality. There were 40 entries, which almost corresponds to the number last year, the local prize-winners were:—
Females; long-haired, 2nd, Miss J. Anderson, Fernlea.
Male or female, long-haired, 2nd, A. W. Cargill, Ponderlaw Lane.
Geldings, long-haired, 1st, Mra Traill, Viewfield; 3rd, Miss May Corsar, Seaforth.
Geldings, short-haired, 1st, Miss Thomson, Abbey Lodge 3rd, John D. Fox. 169 High Street.
Kittens, Miss May Lee, Nolt Loan Road.
Novice Class—1st, Miss J. Anderson; 3rd, Miss May Corsar.
Local Class— 1st, Miss J. Anderson; 2nd, Mrs Traill; 3rd, Miss Bella Salmond, High Street.
Miss J. Anderson gained the special prize for the best long or short-haired male or female from Arbroath, and Mrs Traill the special for the best local gelding.
The judges were:— for cats, Mrs M. A. White, Edinburgh.

DOG AND CAT SHOW IN DUNDEE. LARGE NUMBER OF ENTRIES. Dundee Evening Post, 1st April 1903
The Gymnasium, Dundee, was converted into a showyard to-day by the Dundee Canine Club, who opened their tenth show this forenoon. The show is one of the most successful yet held by the club. . . . The quality of the exhibits in higher plane than usual, while the show of cats is the largest held by the club.

LIVERPOOL DOG AND CAT SHOW Warrington Guardian, 8th April 1903
The twenty-third annual exhibition will be held at North Haymarket, Liverpool, Wednesday and Thursday, May 13 and 14, 1903. The most popular show of its kind outside London. Catalogue now in preparation.

LIVERPOOL DOG AND CAT SHOW Runcorn Guardian, 16th May 1903
The twenty-third annual exhibition under the auspices of the Liverpool Dog Show Association was opened on Wednesday at the North Haymarket, Cazneau-street. On previous occasions the event was held in January, when the exhibits included poultry, pigeons, &c., but owing to alterations being made in the Haymarket the building was not available until this month. At one time it was decided not to hold a show, but after several meetings of the committee it was decided to have a two-days show of dogs and cats only. [Rest of report is about the dogs.]

LOCAL WINNER Whitby Gazette, 22nd May 1903
A blue Persian cat, “Pete,” belonging Miss Irene Sutcliffe, Field house, Sleights, took the first and special prizes at the Liverpool Cat Show held last week.

HALLAM AND ECCLESALL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY SHOW.Sheffield Daily Telegraph, 5th June 1903
The entry of cats was increased from 39 to 55, and of these 49 were shown. This is a very satisfactory state of things, and if exhibitors will continue to turn up in such good numbers the promoters of the show will be encouraged to further develop this department. A new class — for kittens — was added this year, but it would be an. advantage if this, and the neuter class, were each divided. If that were done, smooth hairs and long hairs would not compete together, which would be an improvement, inasmuch as smooth hairs get very little chance when shown against long hairs. A special prize for the best cat in the show was awarded to Mrs. E. T. Moore's winning neuter, which took a first prize in good company at Manchester early this year and is one of the finest cats ever seen in Sheffield. The other best cat to win a special was a long-haired male, shown by Mr W J White, which was placed first in its class, and was in lovely coat. A blue, with a typical face belonging to Mrs. Vincent Roberts, was the premier long-haired female. The winning English male was a tabby, of beautiful markings, exhibited by Mrs. H. Spinney. Miss W. V. Toon showed the winning kitten.
Long-haired Male Cat.—1 and Special, W. J. White, 112, Hill Street, Sheffield; 2, W. J. White; 3. Mrs. J. Hinchcliffe Wood Ville, Wood Nook.
Long-haired Female Cat.— 1, Mrs Vincent Roberts, 616, Attercliffe Road, " Blue Salvia"; 2, Mrs. W. Gowland, 26, Margaret Street, “Beauty"; 3. Master Reg. Naylor, Boston.
English Male Cat —1 and' Special. Mrs. H. Spinney, 18. Brittain Street, “Dick Royal”; 2. Mrs. H. Pigott, Whitham Road; 3, Mrs A Bailey, 29, Earsham Street.
English Female Cat.— 1, W H Booth, 87, Washington Road; 2, Mellor, Matlock; 3, Mellor
Neuter Cat, any variety.—1 and Special, Mrs. E Moore, Holmfield, Oakholme Road; 2 and Special, Frank Brown, 279, Sharrow Vale Road, “Jack”; 3, Mrs. Gandy, 35 Robertshaw Street.
Kitten (any variety, under six months old),- 1, Miss W. V. Toon, 569, Attercliffe Road; 2 and Special, H. T. Wightman, 92, Brocco Bank; 3, F. Coupe, 28, Button Lane.

RICHMOND DOG AND CAT SHOW Surrey Comet, 27th June 1903
In another column will be found an advertisement announcing that the Richmond annual Dog and Cat Show will be held in the Old Deer-park on Tuesday, July 7. Entries for both at ordinary fee close-today (Saturday). The show is under the patronage of the Mayor of Richmond (Mr. Albert Chancellor, J.P.) and Sir Max Waechter, J.P., and the society has an influential list of vice-presidents. . . . In the at division of the show the classes are sufficiently numerous and varied to provide for almost every known species, so that if the entries are up to the mark the attractions in this department, especially for ladies and children, are likely to be very strong.

GREAT DOG AND CAT SHOW Richmond Herald, 27th June 1903
Great Dog and Cat Show in the Old Deer Park, Richmond, Tuesday. July 7th. Entries close First Post Monday. Every breed of Dog and Cat eligible, Special Classes for Local Dogs and cats. Entry Forms and particulars from the Secretary, Mr. E.T. Coc, 50, Mark-lane, London; Mr. G. F. Crawshay, solicitor, George-street, Richmond or Miss Lupton, 34, Halford-road, Richmond.

PADIHAM AGRICULTURAL SHOW Burnley Gazette, 15th August 1903
The 34th annual exhibition of the Padiham Agricultural Society was held on Thursday in St. Giles’ Meadow . . .cats and rabbits 163, compared with 145 [the previous year] … As regarded the cats, mr. Armstrong said they were some of the best he had seen for some time.
Cat (English); 1, Mrs Harry Turner, Southport; 2, Mrs. C.V. Hartley, Bradford; 3, Miss Kitty Ireland, Chatburn.
Best kitten (English); 1, Mrs. Sugden, Withwell, near Chorley; 2, Mrs. C.V. Hartley; 3, Mrs. F. Toothill.
Cat (Foreign); 1, Mrs. Crowther, Burnley; 2, Mrs. F. W. Western, Sandy, Beds; 3, Edwin Ratcliffe, Burnley.
Kitten (foreign), under 6 months; 1, Edwin Ratcliffe; 2, Misses Elliott, Garston, Liverpool; 3, E. Riggall, Rochdale.
Best cat in show: Mrs. Sugden.

ANNUAL FRIENDLY SOCIETIES’ FETE YESTERDAY. South Bucks Standard, 21st August 1903
The annual fete in connection with the local Oddfellows and Foresters, with which is amalgamated a show of flowers, fruit, vegetables, and poultry [and cats] . . . The two classes for cats filled well, and the animals shown had many good points. A silver grey belonging to Mr. Wilson was far ahead any of the others.
Rough cats (limited to the parish of Amersham), 1, E. Wilson; 2, G. Stacey; 3, E.M.H. Weller; r. Mrs. MacDonald; v.h.c. Mrs. Tomlin.
Smooth cats: 1, 3, and r. W. Wright; 2, Miss Elsie Mason.
Special given by Mr. W. Wright for the best cat in show; E. Wilson

THE SANDY SHOWS Cambridge Daily News, 28th August 1903
The Sandy and District Floral and Horticultural Society held its 35th annual exhibition yesterday (Thursday), in the beautiful grounds of Sandye Place, kindly lent by Sir Robert Edgcumbe. There were also the usual dog, pigeon, rabbit, and cat shows in connection therewith. [Cat results not given.]

LOCAL EXHIBITOR’S SUCCESS Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail, 29th August 1903
At Sandy Cat Show, Mr. R. Burrell’s blue Persian female secure the third prize in the blue female class.

SANDY SHOW Leighton Buzzard Observer and Linslade Gazette, 1st September 1903
Six cats went from the Bossington Cattery to Sandy, where they won four first prizes and two seconds, Champion James II winning first and the special for the best shorthair in the show. There were 288 cats on view.

ALTRINCHAM AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Manchester Evening News, 23rd September 1903
For nearly 43 years the Altrincham Show has been held in Bowdon wakes week. The wakes, usually held on the Sunday previous, have fallen into desuetude. No longer do we find long lines of vehicles, oftimes drawn by practically broken-down animals, from Rochdale, Oldham, and adjacent districts, wending their weary way up the classic Bowdon Downs. . . . The Altrincham show was ever, however, a feature of Bowdon Wakes.. . . Rabbits, cavies, and cats show a fair increase. The total entries in live stock and produce number 4,676, against 4,300 last year. [Cats and small pet results not given.]

CRIEFF CAT SHOW Falkirk Herald, 24th October 1903
Local Prize-Winners. —At the Crieff Cat Show, on the 6th October, Mr Archd. Campbell obtained first and special prize for the best cat in the show. Mr T. Hardie obtained 4th prize in the female class, and 2nd and 5th in the kitten class.

BEXHILL POULTRY, PIGEON, CAGE BIRD, RABBIT AND CAT SHOW Bexhill-on-Sea Chronicle, 31st October 1903
Bexhill Poultry, Pigeon, Cage Bird, Rabbit and Cat Show will be held at York Theatre, Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 11th & 12th. Local Classes for Poultry, Pigeons, Cage Birds, Rabbits & Cats. Entries close Nov. 2nd. Further Particulars from J. E. W. Sanders, 16a, Western Road, Bexhill.

A CAT SHOW IN IRELAND Irish News and Belfast Morning News, 27th June 1903
To the Editor of the Irish News. Sir - As no doubt there are many cat fanciers in Ireland, permit me to approach them through the columns your widely circulating journal and appeal to them to join me in getting up a cat show in Dublin or Kingstown. This could now be done a small expense owing to the facilities offered by the Dublin Canine Association, who are willing to allow one to be held in conjunction with their next dog show. If fanciers will support this venture “poor puss” will soon be appreciated in Ireland as in England and Scotland, where our feline friends are much thought of. If all those who are willing to join in such a show will communicate with me I will be happy to put the project in train. – I am sir, yours faithfully, (Miss) Rosamund Whitney, Brayford House, Bray, County Wicklow.

[BELFAST] DOG, POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CAT SHOW Evening Irish Times, 14th October 1903
Entries close, Monday, 19th October, Dog, Poultry, Pigeon, and Cat Show in St. George’s Markets, Belfast, November 3rd and 4th. Secretary, J. Kilpatrick, 75 High street, Belfast.

DOG, POULTRY, PIGEON AND CAT SHOW (BELFAST)Irish News and Belfast Morning News, 4th November 1903
Dog, Poultry, Pigeon, and Cat Show in St. George’s Markets, on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 3rd. and 4th. Admission: Tuesday 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. 2s.; 2 p.m. till 10 p.m. 1s.; Wednesday 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. 1s.; 4 p.m. till 9 p.m. 6d.

BELFAST CAT SHOW Irish Times, 5th November 1903
The principal winner in the Cat Classes was Mrs L. F. Perrin, Rose Villa, Blackrock, who won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes; also special prizes, including the Association’s Diploma for the best cat in the show.

KILMALCOLM ORNITHOLOGICAL SHOW Paisley & Renfrewshire Gazette, 28th November 1903
On Saturday, the first annual show of the Kilmalcolm Ornithological Society was held in the Public Halls. [Cat judge – James Money] [Misprints rendered short-haired as “short-faced” – a pigeon fancy term!]
Long-haired Male Cat – 1, Mrs Brown, Edinburgh; 2, Archd. Campbell, Falkirk.
Long-haired Female Cat – 1, Mrs Longwill, Rutherglen; 2, Wm. Bain, Barrhead.
Short-haired Male Cat – 1, W. Muirhead, Glasgow; 2, J & J McNish, Beith.
Short-haired Female Cat – 1, J & J McNish; 2, R. Wishart, Glasgow.
Long-haired Kitten – 1, Mrs Brown; 2, Mrs Rhodes, Barrhead.
Short-haired Kitten – J & J McNish.

Cat Section (open to Kilmalcolm Parish)
Male Cat – 1, F. Murnaghan, Kilmalcolm; 2, Miss J. Miller, Kilmalcolm.
Female Cat – 1, J. Darroch, Kilmalcolm; 2, D. McGlashan, Kilmalcolm.

Two medals, presented by the Scottish Cat Club for Long-hAired Cat – Won by Mrs Brown; and second, for Short-haired Cat – Won by J & J McNish.
A medal, which was presented by J & J McNish, for Short-haired Cats, was won by the donors.

POULTRY, PIGEON. RABBIT AND CAT SHOW Sheffield Daily Telegraph, 12th November 1903
Don't forget the Great Poultry, Pigeon. Rabbit And Cat Show, held to-day, in the Engineers' Drill Hall, Glossop Road.

SHREWTON CHRYSANTHEMUM AND CAT SHOW Salisbury and Winchester Journal, 28th November 1903
This popular show was held in the Schoolroom on the evening of the ' 19th inst., in conjunction with the cat show, and proved very successful. There was a large number of visitors . . . A variety entertainment, organised by the Misses Streeter, took place in the adjoining class room, and drew a crowded and appreciative audience. The prizes were kindly presented by Mrs. Graham, the winners being as follows:
Cat Show.—Long haired cat, 1, Miss Ellen Scammell, Maddington; 2, Mrs. E. Young, Shrewton; v.h.c. Mrs. Willis, Shrewton, Mrs. Hale Shrewton.
Short haired cat, 1, Miss Dora Wilkes, Shrewton; 2, Mrs. E. Smith, Shrewton; special prize (the gift of Mrs. Oliphant) for best coloured cat, Mrs. Gough, Shrewton; h.c. Mrs. Windsor, Maddington.
Tabby cat, 1. Mr. A. Dark, Shrewton; 2, Miss Meaden, Shrewton; h.c. Mr. A. F. Marrett.
Tortoiseshell cat, 1, Mrs. W. Mundy, Shrewton; 2, Mrs. H. Williams.
Champion cat, Miss Ellen Scammell.

INNERLEITHEN POULTRY, PIGEON CAGE-BIRD, AND CAT SHOW. Southern Reporter, 3rd December 1903
Innerleithen Poultry, Pigeon Cage-Bird, and Cat Show. December 18th. 1903. Judges Cats: Mr A Bryson, Edinburgh. Schedules Ready. Entries close on Saturday, December 5th, 1903.