REPORTS FROM EARLY BRITISH CAT SHOWS 1910

1910 EDINBURGH TOY DOG AND CAT SHOW

TOY DOG AND CAT SHOW IN EDINBURGH Edinburgh Evening News, 1st January 1910
Under the auspices of the Toy Dog Society of Scotland, a show of toy dogs and cats was held in Grindlay Street Hall, Edinburgh, to-day. . . .The entry was a record one, 100 more dogs and 50 cats being on exhibition than last year.
Long-haired Blue Male.- 1, G. Barclay, Tollcross; 2, G. Ballantyne, Peebles.
Long-haired female- 1, Messrs J. & D. Anderson; 2, A. Wilson.
Long-haired chinchilla, shaded silver or silver tabby, male - 1, J. F. Dewar; 2, W. Walker, Cowdenbeath.
Long-haired chinchilla, shaded silver or silver tabby , female - 1, Mrs Greig, Grange Loan; 2, A. Johnstone, Dalkeith.
Longhaired black or white, male - 1, D. D. Richard, Edinburgh; 2, Mrs G. Simpson, Innerleithen.
Longhaired black or white, female - 1, John Tait, Edinburgh; 2, J. Nicol.
Long-haired male, any other colour - 1, A. Anderson, Edinburgh; 2, Mrs Johnstone.
Long-haired female, any other colour – 1, Miss H. M. Tawse, Edinburgh.
Long or short-haired blue kittens, under six months - 1, G. Barclay.
Short-haired male or female, any other colour - 1, Mrs Cunningham, Lesmahagow; 2, Mrs Cunningham.
Long or short-haired gelding, any colour - 1, Mrs Gillen; 2, Miss H. L Morgan, Edinburgh.
Litter, not less than three - 1, Mrs E. J. Fortune, Colinsburgh; 2, Mrs Graham Cotter, Glasgow.

1910 SOUTHERN COUNTIES (WESTMINSTER) CAT SHOW

CAT SHOW WINNERS London Daily News, 14th January 1910
The Countess of Strafford opened at the Horticultural Hall, Westminster, yesterday, the annual show of the Southern Counties Cat Club, in aid of “Our Dumb Friends’ League.” The show is remarkably strong in number and quality. The total entries numbered 634. Miss Jay, of Putney, won the prize for the best “blue” in the show, but the hero of the day was the brown male tabby, “Wynnstay Invincible,” owned by Mrs F. W. Western, who carried off eight special, four firsts, one second, and the championship of the Cat Fanciers Association. Other prominent winners were the orange-coloured female cat, “Dunstan Primrose,” owned by Mrs Frank Owen, of Norwich, which carried off five “specials” and a championship, and Mrs Western’s “Wynnstay Daffodil.” Mrs Western’s Chinchilla “Wynnstay Hercules” won the prize for the best stud cat.

CAT SHOW IN LONDON. RECORD EXHIBITS. The Scotsman, 14th January 1910
The annual two days’ championship show of the Southern Counties Cat Club was opened yesterday at the Royal Horticultural Hall, Westminster. It is a great show, the entries numbering 640, constituting a record, benched from every part of Great Britain and Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and the Isle of Wight, and including many champions. The show was opened with some ceremony by Alice Countess of Stafford, Sir Dyce Duckworth being in the chair. The exhibition was held in aid of the funds of Our Dumb Friends League, and the financial assistance will be allocated to the stray cat shelters. The League has a nice toy stall, which did good business, and a little brown pony named “Princess Ena,” after the Queen of Spain, as she was the first Royal lady to engage a horse ambulance at Kensington Palace. Several ladies benched teams of from twenty to thirty cats, and won many honours.

Championship honours were won by Mrs Denyer (Staines), long-hair Chinchilla male; Mrs Sedgwick (Warwickshire), female long-hair smokes; Mrs Sinkins (Southampton) and Mrs Chillcot (Windsor), long-hair silver tabby; Mrs Sedgwick and Miss Cochrane (London). Mrs F.W. Western, wife of the secretary, won the following championships:- Best male tabby, female cream, shorthair, black, blue, and red tabby. In the long-hair orange division, the honours went to Mrs Drury (Petworth) and the Hon. Mrs Robinson. The championship for best cream male was warded to Mrs Kennaway (Thetford). Best tortoiseshell – Miss F. Norris (Kew) and Mrs Spofforth (Birmingham). There were only two Scottish exhibitors. For a long-hair blue Persian, Mrs Graham (Coupar Angus) was very highly commended, and Miss M. Wilson (Glasgow) was very highly commended for a long-hair female blue.

[SOUTHERN COUNTIES CAT CLUB SHOW] Daily Mirror, 14th January 1910
The hunt for the long-haired tortoiseshell tom cat, chronicled recently in The Daily Mirror, grows keener than ever, for every now and then the hope of finding one glimmers on the horizon of the cat world, only to vanish again. How such hopes are raised is shown in the case of two little kittens found abandoned in a Devon garden. One of them proved to be an aristocrat, its owner, Mrs. Louis Maxwell, told The Daily Mirror yesterday at the Southern Counties Cat Club Show, held in the Royal Horticultural Hall, Westminster. The kitten, a long-haired tortoiseshell and white, now called Betty Barton, won the third prize in Class 73. She was very highly commended at the recent Hounslow Cat Show, and was commended at the show held in her native town, Torquay.

CAT SHOW LONDON. Edinburgh Evening News, 14th January 1910
At the Royal Horticultural Hall, Westminster, yesterday, the Southern Counties Cat Club opened a two days' show. A record entry of 640 cats was obtained. Miss M. Wilson, Glasgow, was very highly commended for a long hair female blue Persian and Mrs Graham, Coupar Angus, received a similar honour for one of a similar breed.

CATS Bedfordshire Mercury, 21st January 1910
The annual show of the Southern Counties’ Cat Club, in aid of “Our Dumb Friends’ League,’’ held at the Horticultural Hall, Westminster, was opened yesterday week, by the Countess of Strafford. The exhibition was described by a London daily as remarkably strong in number and quality, the entries totalling 634. The hero of the day is stated to have been a brown male tabby, “Wynnstay Invincible,” owned by Mrs F.W. Western, of “Wynnstay,” Sandy, who carried off eight specials, four firsts, one second, and the Championship of the Cat Fanciers' Association. Another prominent winner was Mrs Western’s “Wynnstay Daffodil," and her chinchilla “Wynnstay Hercules” won the prize for the best stud cat. The Lady's Pictorial (of Jan. 22) gives a portrait of Mrs Western holding “Wynnstay Daffodil.”

PRIZE CATS Torquay Times, and South Devon Advertiser, 21st January 1910
At the Southern Counties Cat Club Show at the Westminster last week, Mrs Louis Maxwell, or Lamorna, Torquay, took four prizes and three awards with the four cats and one kitten shown by her.

THE WESTMINSTER CAT SHOW. The Queen, 22nd January 1910
The Southern Counties Cat Club held its annual show at the Royal Horticultural Society's Hall. Vincent-square, on the 13th and 14th inst. This event is always eagerly looked forward to by cat fanciers, and this year, in spite of many disturbing elements in the cat fancy, there was a grand entry totalling 634. The weather proved fine each day, and a large number of visitors other than exhibitors attended, including Lady Decies. Sir Dyce and Lady Duckworth. Dr and Mrs Roberts, Dr and Mrs Bird, Dr Clement Godson, Mrs Curwen, Miss Gow, Mrs Chubb, Mrs Ffrancon Davies, Mrs Furness, and Mrs and Miss Hinson. The judges were Miss Whitney, Miss Frances Simpson, Mr T. B. Mason, and Mr Billett. The committee of the Southern Counties Cat Club decided to give a part of the proceeds of the show to that excellent society Our Dumb Friends League, one of whose objects is to look after stray and starving cats.

Alice Lady Strafford having kindly consented to open the show, she was introduced by Sir Dyce Duckworth, who alluded to the fact that the noble house of Strafford had always been renowned for its love of animals, and had ever taken a keen interest in their welfare. The Countess declared the show open, and Dr Clement Godson proposed a vote of thanks to her, while Dr T. Bird seconded, the proposition being warmly supported. Mr Coke, the secretary, said a few words regarding the work of Our Dumb Friends' League in connection with the cat shelters, and invited all fanciers to visit these shelters, which are now in working order at Fulham, Chelsea, Tottenham, Richmond, Ealing, Bedford, and Bournemouth. Lady Strafford made a round of the pens, and appeared much interested in some of the beautiful specimens. No better place could be found for a show of animals than Vincent Hall. The top light is excellent, and everyone seemed pleased with the arrangements made for the welfare of the cats and the comfort of the visitors. Mr Western acted as show manager, and every detail was carefully attended to under his excellent supervision. There were four classes set apart for working people, and the prizes in this section were given by Our Dumb Friends’ League, which also presented their handsome badges as special prizes. There was a gift class for kittens, and during the afternoon those which were not purchased were disposed of by auction in aid of the charity.

There was a splendid classification for long-haired cats, and with very few exceptions these classes were well filled. Blue Persians, as usual, were largely represented, and fourteen classes were set apart for this popular variety. Chinchillas made a grand show, and there were no less than fifteen entries in the smoke kitten class. It seemed a pity that this large entry had not been divided according to sex, and the same might be said of the long-haired whites, where ten cats, males and females, were competing together. Miss Harper, who is a well-known enthusiast of this fascinating variety, won first and second prizes. Only three blacks were exhibited, Mr Spong winning with his promising young male Mulberry. It is to be regretted that this handsome breed of Persians is not more popular. In the class for blue males Mr Walton, a comparative novice, carried off the first prise, being considered rather fortunate in so doing, as Mrs Stephens’s Cym and Mrs Bergman's McCullum Mhor pressed Blue Premier closely. Mrs Roper exhibited her grand female Miskat, who was an easy winner in the blue female class, and Miss Grindley stood second, besides taking first honours with the same queen in the junior class.

A fine blue male was exhibited by Miss Frances Simpson, the judge, “not for competition,” and Big Ben was much admired. In the class for blue neuters the Crystal Palace winner was again to the fore; Royal Rex is a good specimen, and deserved his honours. Mrs Sinkins’s grand young smoke Shaitan carried all before him in the male class, whilst there was nothing to touch Mrs Chilcott’s lovely smoke queen Pearl, shown in grand form. In the class for chinchilla males the Hounslow winner. Wynnstay Hercules, had to give way to Mrs Denyer’s Lord Silvercote, who has improved in coat and condition during the last few weeks. Miss Bartlett’s Silver Sultan was placed third in this fine class. Chinchillas (females) were very beautiful, and the first prize winner, Thelma Leonore, was awarded the cup for the best cat in the show. Mrs Denyer’s lovely queen Silver Petal, the Hounslow winner, pressed very close, and Camilla, owned by the same lady, was in fine form. Silver tabbies were disappointing, and both males and females were wanting in clearness of markings, while they were not pleasing in expression of face. Miss Cochrane won easily in both classes. Miss Whitney came over specially from Ireland to judge brown tabbies, and there was a fair entry, but nothing very startling. Mrs Western's son of Persimmon was put first in the class for males, and Mrs Drury’s daughter of the same sire was the winner in the female section, while Mrs Corner had a nice male of this variety. The classes for orange cats were poorly filled. Mrs Norris’s well-known champions were placed first and second in the class for males, and Mrs F. owne exhibited a grand young queen, who was an easy winner in her class.

Creams were not numerous, but Mrs Kennaway took the first prize with Yunker. Tortoiseshells were nine in number, some fine specimens being penned, and the first three ran each other closely, Mrs Norris’s Kew Pansy winning premier honours. Tortoiseshells and whites were well patched, but needed brighter orange markings. Mrs Western’s Hercules led the way in the stud cat class, Mrs Corner’s superb Red Roy coming first in the class for any colour tabby neuters. There were no less than fifty entries in the blue kitten classes. Miss Jay, whose name is associated with this variety, carried all before her with Holmwood Mac, for this superb kitten not only took the first prize in a strong class of males, but was afterwards brought out in competition for the best kitten in the show, and won this coveted honour, besides five first prizes, nine specials, and two challenge cups. Mrs Stephens exhibited three lovely male kittens, and was put second with Sir Peterkin, while she also carried off the highest honours with her kitten of the sae litter in the female class under seven months, and the first with a kitten over 7 months. This novice exhibitor won twenty-eight prizes in all.

As before mentions, smoke kittens were numerous, and the second best long-haired kitten was found in this well-filled class. Mrs H.V. James, who has always been faithful to smokes, exhibited a grand specimen in Backwell Javelin, and Mrs Mitchell had three excellent exhibits, one standing second. Chinchilla kittens were only six in number. Mrs Todd’s Silver Empress won easily in the female class, and Mrs Sinkins’s Don Silverino headed the males. Only five brown tabby kittens were penned, Mr Powell taking the first prize, and being followed very closely by Mrs Gibson Flemming’s lovely little male. Miss Wilde, another novice exhibitor, stood first in the class for silver tabbies with The Dabster. Some lovely black kittens wore exhibited by Miss Soans, who was put first and second in a mixed class of blacks and whites. Short-haired cats were not numerous, but there was a fair entry of Siamese. Mrs Maturin, Mrs Aubertin, and Mrs Kennaway did most of the winning, and Princess Alice, the well-known Abyssinian, gained the prize for the best short-haired cat in the show. There was a nice entry of blues, Mrs Western winning with her grand female, and Miss Hawkins with her dainty little kitten, which might well have been brought out to compete for the cup offered for the best kitten in the show.

There were some exceedingly good exhibits in the working people's classes. A beautiful Abyssinian, owned by Mr C. Emmett, took the first award and three specials in the cat class, and a lovely pale chinchilla, exhibited by Mr W. Dart, was an easy winner in the kitten clans. A word of praise must be given to the show committee, who worked each day from early morning till late in the evening. The feeding of the cats was carried out satisfactorily, and it was pleasing to see that china bowls were used instead of tins for the milk, which had been scalded, while card-box dishes were supplied for the minced raw beef. Our Dumb Friends’ League had a stall of fancy articles for sale, and Princess Ena, the tiny pony, was collecting for the society. It is to be hoped that a substantial sum may be handed to the League which does so much for the encouragement of kindness to dumb animals.

LOCAL WINS AT WESTMINSTER CAT SHOW Norfolk News, 22nd January 1910
Mrs Frank Owen of Smallburgh has had a very successful experience at the great Championship Show of the Southern Counties Cat Club, with a female orange cat. She took the championship for the best female orange cat and six special prizes. The same animal was first in the orange female class and second in the breeders’ class. Mrs Kennaway of Garboldisham Rectory took first prize in the class for cream males, third prize in the stud class, and a special prize for the best self orange.

WORKING MAN’S CAT FIGURES IN PRIZE LIST WITH ARISTOCRATIC PETS Larne Times, 22nd January 1910
All the good society of the cat world was gathered at the Royal Horticultural Hall for the Grand Championship Cat Show, organised by the Southern Counties Cat Club in aid of “Our Dumb Friends League.” Some of the pets on show were inclined to protest against the title of the charity for which they were appearing, and to let the world know that they were by no means bereft of the gift of speech. But the majority surveyed their admirers from their pens in majestic silence and sublime indifference.

Long-haired cats were greatly in the majority. Other varieties talked among themselves about the vulgarity of long hair, In the class for long-haired blues there was indignation on the part of many exhibits at the arrogance of Miss F. Simpson’s Big Ben, which not only occupied a double pen, but was entered as “not for competition.” “Just as if we were all beneath his notice,” complained Blue Premier, the property of Mr J. Walton, which occupied the next pen, and carried off the first prize.

Among long-haired orange cats, Mrs F. Norris’s champion Kew Red Comyn attracted much admiration, and added further to his list of honours. A number of beautiful Chinchilla cat were shown, and long-haired “Smokes” were also well represented. In other classes the Siamese cats attracted much attention. Both short and long-haired cats figured in the classes reserved for animals belonging to working people. A first prize was awarded to Bobsie, a beautiful long-haired pussie but without a pedigree. This was evidently a considerable consolation to her shorter furred neighbour, a cat that could boast of a grandfather. Well-conducted show cats seem as proud of their pedigree as any peer of the realm, and are apt to look with indignation on the entrance on the prize lists of plebeian animals about which “particulars are unknown.”

1910 NEWBURY CAT SHOW

NEWBURY CAT SHOW. The Queen, 19th February 1910
A championship cat show was held at Newbury for the first time under N.C.C. rules on the 8th in the Corn Exchange, where the light was all that could be desired. The judges were Mrs Balding, Mrs Fletcher, and Miss Frances Simpson, and the work of awarding the prizes was over before the formal opening of the show at 2.30 by Princess Toussoun, who was introduced by Lady Decies. Judging for the "best in the show" immediately followed, and Miss Whitney's noted brown tabby carried off the trophy, Lady Decies's superb while male taking the special for the second best cat. Mrs Slingsby's beautiful blue male was awarded the prize for the best kitten in the show, and Master B. Currie's white male was the second best. Mr J. Reid was awarded the prize for the best short haired kitten, while Mrs Slirigsby's well known tortoiseshell and white was the best short-haired cat, but Cretonne was not looking her best, and either of Lady Decies beautiful tabb!es might well have been brought out to compete for this special.

It is late in the season for the long-haired cats, and several well-known winners had to be put back on account of their condition. Lady Decies's wonderful team of whites was the exception, however, for all were shown in lovely coat, and won easily. Black Persians were few, and the sexes were not divided; Mrs Dee won the first and third prizes. In the class for blue males Mrs G. Wilson's Sir Archie of Arrandale was awarded the first prize and the championship, Miss Savory's well-known Billy Button making a good second, but he loses in eye. Mrs Fosbery's Dora headed the blue females, Mrs Fisher White's pretty little Sprite being a close second. The winning male chinchilla, owned by Mrs G. Wilson, though very unmarked, was tinged with brown on the head, and was not in good coat, but Mrs Wellbye's Silver Milord II. showed to better advantage. Smokes only numbered three. Mrs Fosbery won easily with her silver tabby male Tiger Boy, and Mrs Radford took the first prize in the class for females, while Miss Whitney had no competition against her Brayfort Victory and Tip Topper in the brown tabby classes. Orange Persians were divided into self and tabbies. Mrs Slingsby's Aquila of Thorpe won easily in the latter class as he is rich in colour and well marked. The same fancier won in the class for females, but no first prize was awarded in the small section set apart for self or shaded orange cats, as these exhibits were out of coat. Male creams were headed by the Hon. Mrs Clive Behrens's beautiful Swinton Daffodil, who was shown in fine condition.

Tortoiseshells only numbered two, and it was curious to remark that, whilst Miss Beal's exhibit was too dark, Mrs Slingsby's Sunrose of Thorpe was wanting in black patchings. Three fine tortoiseshell and whites were penned, and were close together in points of merit. Mrs Slingsby took the first award with her well-known Rosette of Thorpe, followed by Lady Decies's Fulmer Miette and Mr J. Woods's Minette. The long-haired neuters numbered three, and the kitten classes were only fairly well filled. Whites and blacks were missed. Master Currie had an easy victory with a lovely little male which was °Wined by the Hon. Clive Behrens, Mrs G. Wilson’s huge white male was put second, and Mrs Billet’s black kitten had to be content with reserve, being brown in colour. A lovely pale-blue kitten owned by Miss Howard won in the three to six months’ class for males, and Mrs G. Wilson exhibited a taking little female in Janice of Arrandale. Mrs Slingsby’s Beauty of Thorpe, the best kitten in the show, was a beautiful specimen, being sound in colour, lovely in shape, and having gorgeous amber eyes. Mrs Fisher White’s Remus was, however, a good second, for, though a totally different type of kitten, he is full of quality. In the class for females six to ten months old, the Crystal Palace winner was again to the fore, and Sapphire, though casting her coat, was very much admired. Lady Decies took the second prize with a dainty little orang-eyed kitten. Brown tabby kittens were six in number, and Miss Whitney’s lovely Brayfort Prunello had to be content with second place tyo Mrs Medding’s exhibit. Mr J. Woods, who is an enthusiastic breeder of tortoiseshell and whites, penned a lovely specimen in Minorite, who will probably beat her mother Minette in due course.

The short-haired classes were numerous, but poorly filled, and Lady Decies did most of the winning. Her well-known tabbies Flash Jack, Juliette, and Tabby Boy were all in the first rank, and Copper-eyed Queen headed the short-haired blues, while Mr Oliver scored with his orange tabby. Mrs de Vere Brooke had a walk over with Sancho in the Siamese class, and Mrs Slingsby took the first prize with her pretty Abyssinian. The ring class was judged by Miss Simpson, and eight fine cats were entered, the judge having one out at a time. The two champion short-hairs, Sancho, the Siamese, and Flash Jack, a brown tabby, made the best circuit on all fours, and walked extremely well, while Mrs G. Wilson’s Sir Archie manage to get along with frequent stoppages, and these three were the winners.

1910 CARLISLE CAT SHOW

CARLISLE CAT SHOW Carlisle Journal, 25th February 1910
The Carlisle Cat Society will hold the ninth Carlisle Cat Show in the Markets on Thursday. March 10th, in connection with the Dog Show. There are 16 classes, with the usual prizes, and 29 special prizes.

CARLISLE CAT SHOW West Cumberland Times, 26th February 1910
The Carlisle Dog and Cat Show will be held on Thursday, March 10th, 1910, in the Market, Fisher Street. 120 classes, 110 Special prizes. 6 expert judges will officiate. . . . For Cat Schedules apply Hon Secretary Miss Dawson, Aglionby Street, Carlisle.

CARLISLE DOG AND CAT SHOW Carlisle Journal, 11th March 1910
The second open Carlisle Dog and Cat Show under Kennel Club rules was held yesterday in the Market . . . The cat section was organised by the Carlisle Cat Society, with Mrs Dobinson, Stanwix, as president; Miss Dawson, Aglionby Street hon. secretary; and Mr C. Platt, Wetheral, hon. treasurer. Mrs T.C. Fletcher, Sheffield, was the judge in this section.
Longhairs. Blue, male – 1, Mrs M. Pease-Bennett, Newcastle; 2, Mrs Baldry, Corbridge; vhc, Mr L. Atkinson, Bradford.
Blue, female – 1, Mrs Hall Atkinson, Myddleton Street; 2, Mrs Baldry; vhc Mr A.S. Holdsworth, Halifax; hc, Miss J.M. Davis, Edentown.
Any other colour, male – 1, Mrs M.M. Hall, Windermere; 2, Mrs F. Reynolds Scott, $ Strand Road; 3, Miss Chamberlayne, Southall; r, Mrs Hardman, Rowtenstall; vhc, Miss G. Burns, Kent House, and Mr W. Kidd, Durham; hc, Mrs A. McDonald, Glasgow.
Any other colour, female – 2, Mrs N. Wilson, Manchester; 3, Mrs Trimble, Dalston; vhc, Brown and Wilson, Newcastle.
Neuter, black, white, blue, or any other colour – 1, Mrs Power, Broad Street; 2, Mr Morison, South View Terrace; 3, Miss Hope, Castle Street; 4, Messrs Welsh Bros., Ryton; r, Mrs M. Pease Bennett, Newcastle; vhc, Miss Iris Ferguson, Melbourne Road, and Mr C. Platt, Wetheral; hc, Mr Power.
Kittens, male or female, under six months – 1, Mrs Baldry; 2, Mr L. Atkinson, Bradford; 3, Miss Maud Grindley, Douglas; r, Mr W. Kitching, The Hill; vhc, Mrs E.L. Hodgson, Derry House; hc, Master M. Shields, River Street, and Miss E. Waugh, Boundary Terrace.
From six to nine months – 1, Mrs Baldry; 2, Mrs Hall Atkinson; 3, Mr J. Leigh, Blackburn; r, Miss Topping, Currock Road; vhc, Mrs Trimble, and Mrs J.W. Morrish, Stokesley; hc, Mr T. Braidwood, Johnstone.
Shorthairs, male or female, any colour – 1 and 3, Dr Prior, Heckmondwike; 2, Mrs Clegg, Rochdale; r, Mr Tweedy, Scotswood; vhc, Miss Hewston, Aglionby Street, and Mr Berr, Stockton; hc, messrs Odell and Son, Stockton.
Neuter, black – 1, Mrs Hall Atkinson; 2, Mrs Dobinson, Cavendish Mount; 3, Miss I.H. Barnes, Currock; r, Miss M. Scott, Warwick Road.
Neuter, any other colour – 1, Miss Chamberlayne; 2, Miss Burton, Ossett; r, Mrs Ewbank, Penrith; vhc, Miss G Thorne, Lismore Street.
Kittens, male or female, under six months and from six to nine months, and Siamese – 1, Mr Catlen, Haslingden; 2, Miss Mitchell, Wakefield; 3, Miss Burton; 4, Dr Prior; r, Miss Armstrong, Wigton; vhc, Mr Barrable, Short Street; hc, Messrs Odell and Son; c, Mr Hewetson, Aglionby Street.
Long or shorthairs, household cat, male or female, or neuter, any colour, with white markings, excepting tortoiseshell and white – 1, Miss R Armstrong, Red Gables; 2, Mr Platt; 3, Mr Tinning, Dalston; r, Miss K. Short, Stanwix; vhc, Miss Dawson, Aglionby Street; hc, Miss Taylor, Sebergham Terrace.

1910 CROYDON & THORNTON HEATH SHOW

LIST OF THE PRINCIPAL AWARDS - Croydon Advertiser and East Surrey Reporter - Saturday 26 February 1910
To a number fanciers, chiefly interested in cats, Thornton Heath and Croydon was indebted for fine show of cats and rabbits held at the Baths Hall, Thornton Heath, on Tuesday. There were a large number of visitors, entries, especially in rabbits, were more numerous than were expected, and the exhibition was altogether so successful that it most probably will become an annual event. The promoters, of whom Mr. E. Oliver was the leading spirit, secured a number of ladies .and gentlemen to guarantee the show funds and prize money. Happily it is not likely that they will called upon to contribute.

No less than 525 entries were received in the two sections, a splendid result for a new venture, and the committee were able to offer 124 special prizes in addition to the usual awards. They included medals from the Southern Counties Cat Club, the Blue Persian Cat Society, the Brown Tabby Persian Society, the Orange and Tortoiseshell Society, &c. The guarantors were the Hon. Mrs. Clive Behrens, Mrs. T. B. Mason, Miss Frances Simpson. Miss Jay, Miss Voules, Mrs. Carew Cox, Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Fisher White, Mrs. F. B. Bevan, Mrs. Clarke, Misses Hill-Shaw (2), Miss Tannahill, Mrs. Geo. Wilson, Mrs. Maydon, Mrs. G. Franks Foord, Miss L. Gold, Miss Gretta Wright, Mrs. Western, Mrs. Wise, Miss Samuels, Mrs Kyle Battley, Mrs. Hurley, Mr. Owen, Mr. J. C. Leete, Mr. Voules, Mr. T. Watson, “Salvo,” Mr. Norris and Mr. Ed. Oliver.

The Show Committee comprised Mrs. T. B. Mason (President), Mrs. Watson, Mr. T. Watson, Mr. Edward Oliver (hon. secretary). Miss Helen Hill-Shaw (assistant hon. Sec), Miss Winifred Voules (hon. treasurer). Mr. Oliver is to be complimented upon the excellent manner in which the secretarial duties were carried out, and he would the first to praise Miss Hill-Shaw and Miss Voules for the enthusiastic help accorded to him. Mr. T. B. Mason judged the rabbit section and a few of the cat classes, Miss lay took the long-haired blues, and Miss Simpson the remainder of the cat classes.

The classification, considered from a fancier's standpoint, was small, and the season for showing cats, especially long haired, rather late, but taking into consideration these disadvantages and the number of shows held during the last two months the entries were remarkably good. Quality was extraordinarily good among the cats, and some Crystal Palace, Westminster, and other big exhibition winners were to be found in the various classes. [. . .] Appended is a list of the principal awards -.

CAT SECTION – LONG HAIR CATS
Black or White (male or female) – 1 Miss E. Harper, Haywards Heath; 2 Miss E. Harper, Haywards Heath; 3 Mrs. K. S. Pill, Folkestone; r. Hon. Mrs. Behrens, Swinton Grange, Yorks; vhc. Hon. Mrs. Behrens; vhc. Miss. Hodges.
Blue (male) – 1 Mrs Bergman, Chiswick; 2 Mrs. Stephens, Barnet; 3 Mrs. Neate, East Tilbury; r. Mrs. Helen V. Brewer, Teddington; vhc. Mrs. Lionel Ryder, Cadogan-gardens, S.W.
Blue (female) – 1 Mrs. Stephens; 2 Mrs. Helen V. Brewer; 3 Mrs. F. Watson, East Dulwich; r. Miss A. M. Hutchinson, Kew Gardens; vhc. Miss E.M. King, 52 Croydon-road, Anerley.
Chinchilla (male and female) – 1 Mrs Slingsby, Underwood Hall, York; 2 Miss Bartlett, Bexley Heath; r. Mrs. Wellbye, 18 Grange Park-road, Thornton Heath; vhc (2) Miss Bartlett.
Silver Tabby or Smoke (male or female) – 1 Mrs. C. L. Kennaway; 2 Miss Cochrane, 6 Highview-road, Upper Norwood; 3 Mrs. W. E. Geal, Redhill; r. Mrs. Noyer, Great Chart, Kent; vhc. Miss Cochrane.
Brown Tabby (male or female) – 1 Miss Chamberlayne, Southall; 2 Mr. W. H. Powell, Southall; r. Miss Hill Shaw, 8 Elgin-road, Addiscombe.
Orange or Cream (male) – 1 Hon. Mrs. Behrens; 2 Mrs. W. Hatch, Haslingden, Lancs; 3 Mrs. M. Hall, Windermere; r. Mrs. C.L. Kennaway.
Orange or Cream (female) – 1 Mrs. Frank Owen, Smallburgh, Norwich; 2 Miss Bell-Irving, Barnard Castle; 3 Mrs. Western, Sandy, Beds.; r. Miss H.M. Lea, Gulistan, Lancie Park-road, Sydenham.
Any Other Variety (male or female) – 1 Mrs Slingsby,; 2 Mrs. C. L. Kennaway; 3 Mrs. F. Frowd, Hassocks; r. Miss E.M. Leader, Tedington; vhc. Miss Amelia, Brinkley, Tooting.
Blue (junior, 8 to 12 months) – 1 Mrs. Stephens; 2 Mrs Slingsby; 3 Mrs. R Fisher White, Highgate; extra 3 Miss F. Hodges; r. Miss Helen V. Brewer; vhc. Miss H.M. Lea.
Junior, any other variety (8 to 12 months) – 1 Mr. F Owen, Norwich; 2 Mrs. P.E. Todd, Basingstoke; 3 Mrs W.E. Geal; r. Mrs. Bell-Irving; vhc Mrs. M. Hall; vhc Miss Kate Dark, Bideford, Devon, vhc Mr. W.H. Powell, Southall.
Novice, any variety (long hair) – 1 Miss H.M. Lea; 2 Mrs P.E. Todd; 3 Miss Chamberlayne; r. Miss E. Watson; vhc Hon. Mrs. Behrens.
Breeders (any variety) – 1 Mrs. Bergman; 2 Miss F. Owen; 3 Mrs. R. Fisher White; r. Miss A.M. Hutchison; vhc Miss T. Cocharne.
Self Colour (neuter) – 1 Mrs. Norman Pares, Woking; 2 Miss Winifred Voules, 108 Auckland-road, Upper Norwood; 3 Mrs. G.E. Quittenton, Parson’s Mead, West Croydon; vhc Miss E. Moon, 75 Croydon-road, Anerley.
Any other variety (neuter) – 1 Miss L.E. Tongue, East Grinstead, 2 Miss Winifred Voules; 3 Mrs. G.E. Quittenton; r Miss A.M. Hutchison; vhc Mrs. J. Hill, Crouch End; vhc Miss P.E. Todd; vhc Miss C. Langton, Beechleigh, Scotts-lane, Shortlands, Kent; vhc Mrs Weeks, Cumberlow Stables, South Norwood-hill.

KITTENS (LONG HAIR)
Blue (male) – 1 Miss L. Atkinson, Bradford; 2 Mrs. G. Wilson, Purley Grange, Purley.
Blue (female) – 1 Mrs. G. Wilson; 2 Mr. C.M. Hodgkinson, West Ealing; 3 Miss F.M. Farvil, West Kensington; extra 3 Mrs. Pownall, Newton-le-Willows, Lancs; r Mrs E. Marion Rose, 28 Rarnley-road, South Norwood; vhc Mr. T. Avery, Rickmansworth.
Chinchilla, silver tabby or smoke – 1 Mr. John Leigh, Blackburn; 2 Mrs. Wellbye; 3 Mrs. P Tywhiff Drake, Scawby, Lincs; r Mr. R. Little, Farnborough; vhc Miss L. Ford, Southend-on-Sea.
Any other variety – 2 Miss H.M. Lea; 3 Mrs. Court; r Miss Dean, Woodvale, South Norwood; vhc Mrss H.M. Lea.

SHORT HAIR CATS
Black or White (male or female) – 1 Mr. J. Reid, Glasgow; 2 Miss S.C. Arbuthnot, Shooters-hill; 3 Hon. Mrs. Behrens; r ditto, vhc Miss Barneby, Sloane-sq., W.; Miss A.M. Burton, Ossett, Yorks.
Blue (male or female) – 1 Miss Agatha M. Hawkins, Kensington, 2 Miss Hill Shaw; 3 Miss Hill Shaw; r Mrs. K. Patman, Hounslow; vhc Mr. R.G. Clark, Chichester.
Tabby, any colour (male or female) – 1 Mrs. Tom C. Fletcher, Sheffield; 2 Mr. E. Oliver, 58 High-street, Thornton Heath; 3 Mr. A.E. Coleman, Sandgate; r Mrs. Stagle, 179 Oval-road, Croydon; vhc Mr. A. Betts, 97 Penshurst-road, Thornton Heath; vhc F. Odel & Son, Stockton-on-Tees; vhc Miss Mitchell, West Wakefield.
Siamese – 1 Mrs. Barton, Wimbledon; 2 Mrs C.L. Kennaway; 3 Miss Hill-Shaw.
Abyssinian (male or female) – 1 Mrs. E.A. Clarke, Bath; 2 Mrs. K. Patman; 3 Mrs. E.A. Clarke; r Mrs. C Emmett, Epsom; vhc’s (4) Mrs. Carew Cox, 31 Lucerne-road, Thornton Heath.
Any other variety – 1 Mr. J. Reid; 2 Miss E. Samuel; 3 Mrs Tom C. Fletcher; r Mrs J.W. Biron, Tooting; vhc Mrs. V. Bosanquet, Abergavenny; vhc Miss E. Samuel; vhc Mr. J. Reid.
Neuter (any variety) – 1 Mr. E. Oliver; 2 Miss Chamberlayne; 3. Mr. Davies; r Mrs, Stagle; vhc Mrs. Barnes, Stretham Hiill; vhc Miss K.M. Oliver; vhc Miss A.R. Francis, Sutherland-avenue, W.

KITTENS – SHORT HAIR (UNDER NINE MONTHS)
Brown tabby – 1 Miss S. Battley, Kyle Craig, Norbury-avenue, Thornton Heath; w Miss A.M. Burton; 3 Mr. G. Mead, 53 Central Hill, Upper Norwood.
Manx (male or female) 1 Miss D. Shaw, granton, Sutton, Surrey; 2 Mrs. A.M. Stead, 5 Lancaster-road, South Norwood; 3 Miss Hill-Shaw; vhc Mrs. Neate.
Any other variety – 1 Mr. J. Reid; 2 Mrs Carew Cox; 3 Miss Mitchell; r F. odell & Son; vhc Mrs. Bosanquet.

LOCAL (BOROUGH ONLY)
Long Hair (male or female) – 1 Mrs. Wellbye; 2 Mrs. Wellbye; 3 Mrs Hurley, 36 Whitehorse-road, Croydon; r Miss T. Cochrane; vhc Mrs. Mawson, 22 Bingham-road, Addiscombe.
Short H Hair (male or female) – 1 Miss Hill-Shaw; 2 Mr. E. Oliver; 3 Mrs. Carew Cox; r Mr. A. Buxton, 32 High-street, South Norwood; vhc Mr. A. Betts.
Long Hair (neuter) – 1 Miss W. Voules; 2 Mrs. J. Ellis, 220 Melfort-road; Thornton Heath; 3 Mr. T. Kirkby, 212 St james-road, Croydon; r Mrs. G.E. Quittenton; vhc Miss W. Voules; vhc Mrs. Weeks; vhc Mr. A. Wotten, 11 trafford-road, Thornton Heath; vhc Mrs W. Taylor.
Short Hair (neuter) – 1 Mr. E. Oliver; 2 Miss Dittrich, 6 Fox-hill, Upper Norwood; 3 Mrs. Fenton; r Mr. Davies; vhc Mrs. A. Buxton, 32 High-street, South Norwood; vhc Miss D. Grant, 36 Broadway-avenue, Croydon; vhc Mrs. Swanborough, Lancaster-road, South Norwood.
Stray Pet (any variety) – 1 Mr. C. Jones, Oakhurst Stables, Canham-road, South Norwood; 2 Miss Dittich; 3 Mrs. K. Patman; r Mrs. F.A. Bevan, Kingston-on-Thames; vhc Miss Dittich; vhc Mr. P. Humphries, 5 Zion-place, Thornton Heath; vhc Miss K. Cording, Islington; vhc Mrs. A. Goldsack, St. Leonards-on-Sea.

CROYDON AND THORNTON HEATH CAT SHOW. The Queen, 5th March 1910
Although late in the season for holding an exhibition for cats, the committee of the Thornton Heath Show may be congratulated on the success of their venture, for in the Public Hall at Thornton Heath on Feb. 22 every available space was occupied with pens, and, including rabbits with the cats, the entries numbered 520. It had been announced in a well-drawn-up schedule that the show would be open to all, and was promoted by fanciers for fanciers. The regulations were drawn up by the committee, and no registration was necessary. Exhibitors showed their appreciation of this free and open show, and a very representative collection of cats was gathered together to be judged by Miss Jay, Miss Simpson, and Mr T. B. Mason. The special awards numbered about 120, and were distributed at the close of the show by Dr Curling Bates. The classification had been carefully thought out, and although a few of the classes might have been divided, yet the committee had evidently considered it better to be prudent before being generous. Mr Oliver, the hon. secretary, is well known as a successful exhibitor of short-haired cats, and Miss Hill Shaw, the assistant is also much interested in these breeds; consequently, the short-haired section was the feature of the show, and it is a long time since such a fine collection of English short-hairs has been penned at any fixture. These classes, with the exception of Abyssinians and Manx, were judged Miss Francis Simpson, who was delighted with the quantity and quality of the exhibits.

The long-haired cats in many cases were out of coat, as might be expected in the early spring. In the black and white class Miss Harper's two lovely females took the first and second prizes; they were well shown, and had beautiful blue eyes. The blue classes were not large, and there was nothing to touch Mrs Bergman's noted male Macullum Mhor, as be was in full coat, with grand eyes, and was reserve for the best cat in the show. The blue females were headed by Mrs Stephen's Lady Sally, a Westminster kitten winner, while an extra third in this class was awarded to Miss Hutchinson's Martha, a nice type of blue. Male and female chinchillas were difficult to separate, and it is a pity the sexes could not have been divided. Mrs Slingsby’s Silver Comet is a wonderful specimen of an unmarked silver, but he had a patch of light brown on the head, and was wanting in ruff and coat. He won the first prize, and Miss Bartlett's Silver Sultan was a good second, being followed closely by Mrs Wellbye's Sir Radical, who was in the best cost in the class. Miss Cochrane had an easy victory in the class for silver tabbies with Garry Owen. Brown tabbies only numbered three, and the winner, Miss Chamberlayne's Sable Roy was good in colour, with nice broad head, and in fair coat. Mr Powell's Invincible is much better marked, but fails in head, and has tiny, screwed-up eyes. He seemed rather out of sorts. It is a pity that heads in this breed appear be deteriorating, and that some of the best-marked tabbies have such "snipey" heads and faces. In the orange and cream class was found the best cat in the show. This fine cream, Swinton Daffodil, owned by the Hon. Mrs Clive Behrens was shown in lovely coat and condition. He has no suspicion of that blue tinge which so often mars this charming variety; his eyes are large and round, and of gorgeous amber colour. Mrs Frank Owen won easily with a nice cream female, and Mrs Slingsby's Rosette of Thorpe was the best in the any other colour class.

The blue kitten classes were fairly well filled, but there was nothing very striking in them. Miss Atkinson won the first prize in the class for males with a promising youngster, and Mrs Geo. Wilson's Newbury winner took the first prize in the female class. Chinchilla kittens were rather disappointing; they were pale but coatless, and many were wanting in bone and substance. A good black with amber eyes won in the any other colour class, and was followed by a nice little self orange, owned by Miss Lea. In the short-haired black or white class twelve good specimens were penned, and the Hon. Mrs Clive Behrens's well-known whites had to be content with third and reserve. The winner came from Scotland, and was a pretty blue-eyed white, exhibited by Mr James Reid. There were several fine blacks, but, with one or two exceptions, the eyes were a yellowish green instead of the desired orange. In the short-haired blue class Miss Hill Shaw's fine male of English type, with grand close even coat, won deservedly. Prince Romanoff took the special prize for the best short haired cat in the show, Mrs Clark's Abyssinian being reserive. Miss A. Hawkins exhibited a dainty little blue female with the prettily appropriate name of Nigella, and this kitten, which was sired by Prince Romanoff, was awarded the special award for the best shorthaired kitten. She has the correct coloured eyes, and a coat like plush.

There were only three Siamese, penned by Mrs Barton, Mrs Kennaway, and Miss Hill Shaw, who won in the order named. A wonderful number of tortoiseshells and whites were exhibited, and it would be difficult to find a better specimen of this fascinating breed than Red Rose, exhibited by Mr James Reid, of Glasgow. There were also some good tortoiseshells in this large class of fifteen. Mrs Slingsby's Cretonne of Thorpe was not in the running, as she did not appear in such good form as usual. The neuter classes, both long and short haired, were well filled. Mrs Pares won with her long-haired blue, the Westminster winner, and Miss Voules took the second prize with another fine blue with good eyes. Local exhibitors must have been well “beaten up,” for thirty-nine entries were made. In the stray pet class there were twenty-six really fine cats and these were judged for condition only. Two firsts were given, and both were won by brown tabbies. The short-haired specimen have weighed close on 20 lb., while the long-haired was in grand coat and splendid form. There were several jet black cats with glossy coats, and a black and white neuter was extremely well and evenly marked.

THE THORNTON HEATH CAT SHOW The Queen, 12th March 1910
I have just read the account of the Thornton Heath cat show in the ‘Queen’ and beg to state that Miss Hill-Shaw’s cat did not win the first prize in the blue short-haired class, the first prize being won by Nigella, who beat her father Prince Romanoff. She was awarded the special prize for the best short-haired kitten, but as she was entered as a cat we have returned it.

1910 DUNDEE DOG AND CAT SHOW

DOG AND CAT SHOW Dundee Evening Telegraph, 5th April 1910
Dog and Cat Show, Kinnaird Hall, 6th and 7th April. There will be on view the finest collection of dogs and cats ever seen in Scotland . . . Admission at popular prices.

DUNDEE DOG [AND CAT] SHOW Dundee Evening Telegraph, 6th April 1910
In the cats section the exhibits were in first-rate order. In longhairs the chief prize-winners were P. Allison Morris, Dundee, and W. Trail, Lochee. The Countess of Aberdeen, who had quite a big number of entries in both dogs and cats sections, won first place in the geldings classes, other winners being D. M. McInroy, Dundee, and John Reid, Glasgow. [71 entries in cats section]

DOG [AND CAT] SHOW IN DUNDEE The Scotsman, 7th April 1910
Longhairs, Blue Male – 1, W. Trail, lochee; 2, L.C. Grat, Lybster, Caithness.
Longhairs, Blue Females – 1 and 2, P. Allison Morris, Dundee.
Any other variety, Male – 1, W. Walker, Cowdenbeath; 2, J. Reid, Crossmyloof, Glasgow; 3, the Countess of Aberdeen.
Any other variety, Female – 1, Mrs J. Reid, West Ferry;2, j. Boyd, Mains, by Dundee;3, the Countess of Aberdeen.
Shorthairs, Male or Female – 1, J. Reid; 2, T. Hanley, Batley, York.
Geldings, Long or Short Haired – the Countess of Aberdeen.

LADY ABERDEEN'S SUCCESSES AT DUNDEE DOG[AND CAT] SHOW. Buchan Observer and East Aberdeenshire Advertiser, 12th April 1910
Under the auspices of the Dundee Canine Club a successful dog and cat show was opened on Wednesday. One of the exhibitors was the Countess of Aberdeen, who figured extensively in the prize-list both in the dog and cat sections. In [cat] geldings, short or long-haired, first and special prizes went to her ladyship for Haddo Blue Lad.

1910 FAIRLOP CAT AND RABBIT SHOW

FAIRLOP CAT AND RABBIT SHOW Eastern Counties' Times, 10th June 1910
The first cat and rabbit show for the parish of Barkingside, which it is hoped will become an annual exhibition, was held at the Maypole Mission on Tuesday afternoon. The event was held under the auspices of the Parish Church, and the proceeds were for church funds . . . The offer of a challenge cup (purchased by subscription) for the best Barkingside cat, and the gift of a good number of handsome prizes, created enthusiasm among the inhabitants, with the result that 57 very fine cats and 40 rabbits were caged in the various classes. Miss Henrietta Lea, of Sydenham, and the Crystal Palace Cat Show, acted as judge of the cats . . . A challenge cup for competition, which had to be won three times to become the absolute property of the exhibitor. This cup was for the best cat in the parish of Barkingside. The best exhibit this year came from Aldborough Hatch, but as Mrs. English did not live in Barkingside they could only award her a prize.
Long Hair (12 exhibits) – 1, Mrs. England; 2, Mrs Swanborough; 3, Mr, Crawley.
Short Hair (18 exhibits). – 1, Mrs. Fairchild; 2, Mrs. Harding; 3, Mrs. Norman.
Cats and kittens (11 exhibits). – 1, Mrs. English; 2, Mrs Ford; 3, Mrs. Whiffen.
Kittens, 3 to 9 months (10 exhibits). – 1, Mr. Crawley; 2, Mrs. Matthews.
Kittens, under 9 months (7 exhibits). – 1, Miss Clarke; 2, Miss M. Webster.
Best Cat in Show. – Mrs. English.
Best Cat in Barkingside. – Mrs. Fairchild.
Cat with Best Eyes – Mr. Crawley.

The flowing is the judges criticism of the cats, specially written by Miss Lea, of Sydenham:- The first meeting of the Fairlop Cat and Rabbit Show was a distinct success. The weather was kind, in keeping fine throughout the time. The exhibits were penned in extremely good condition, and some were full of quality, notably Mrs. English’s “Moggie.” This taking white carried off the prize for best cat in the show, but as her owner does not reside in Barkingside she was not eligible for the challenge cup, which thus fell to another extremely fine cat, Mrs. Fairchild’s “Tommy,” who proudly holds it as the best cat in Barkingside.
The winner in the Long Hair Class were 1st, Mrs. English’s “Moggie,” a little gem, shown in the pink of condition, winning two specials; best cat in show, and purest coat in show. 2nd, Mrs. Swanborough’s “Fluff,” not quite up to the winner, but a good one. 3rd, Mrs. Crawley’s “Ludo,” a fine massive tabby, with wonderful eyes, which won the prize (special) for best eyes in show.
Short Hairs: 1st, Mrs. Fairchild’s “Tommy,” very good black, with sound eyes (the challenge prize goes to him, as the best cat from Barkingside). 2nd, Mrs. Harding’s “Ginger,” nice orange cat, pure colour, cobby shape. 3rd, Mrs. Norman’s “Snowball,” nice white, but eyes rather pale.
Litters: 1st, Mrs. English’s two sweet tabby babies; 2md, Mrs. Matthews’ three pretty mites, tabby and white; 3rd, Mrs. Whiffen’s good pair of blacks.
Kittens (3 to 9 months). – 1st, Mr. Crawley’s “Jim,” exquisite mite, black with good orange eyes, will make a good one. 2nd, Mrs. Matthews “Tabby,” large, well-grown kitten.
Kittens under three months. – 1st Miss Clarke’s “Jack,” a very nice tabby, with well-marked coat, good shape and eyes; 2nd, Miss Webster;s “Peter Pan,” a sweet mite, black with nice broad head.

1910 RICHMOND DOG AND CAT SHOW

RICHMOND CAT SHOW. The Queen, 2nd July 1910
The annual exhibition of cats was held last week in connection with the toy dog show in the Old Deer Park, Richmond. This fixture is always looked forward to by cat fanciers, and, as the weather was all that could be desired, a pleasant day was spent. At this season of the year Persian cats are quite out of coat, and stud cats and nursing mothers cannot be expected to put in an appearance. The classification for adults was very limited, and rightly so, but male and female blue Persians might well have been divided, as it is not fair to judge or exhibitor to place the sexes together in one class, and a better entry would have resulted had they been separated. The classification for kittens, and especially for litters, was not tempting. Fortunately, an amendment to the published schedule had been made, and one of the presidents of the Blue Persian Cat Society guaranteed a blue Persian litter and a pair of kittens class

Richmond show, coming as it does at the middle of the summer, gives fanciers a grand opportunity for exhibiting. The judges were Mrs Millar and Mr T. B. Mason, who took Mrs Ransome’s place, as this lady was unable to fulfil her engagement through illness. The attendance in the cat tent was fair, and amongst those present who were not exhibiting were Lady Decies, Mrs Slingsby, Mrs Bird, Miss Frances Simpson, Mr Western. Mr and Mrs Watson, Mrs Bergman, Dr and Mrs Prior, the Hon. Maclaren Morrison, and Lady Sybil Grant.

In the blue long-haired cat class Mrs Fisher White took the first prize with Remus of Highgate, a fine sound-coloured male rather pale in eye. Mrs Lea Wynn's Sapphire, a noted winner, though short of coat, was a good second, And Mrs George Wilson's handsome Sir Archie III. of Arrandale was placed third. Whites and blacks had to compete together. The Hon. Mrs Behrens's well-known Swinton Day Dream was put first; for the time of year this cat carried a fine coat and was exhibited in perfect condition. Mr Lawrence's black female Teresa came in a worthy second, being an excellent specimen of this handsome though much neglected breed, and another white, owned by the Hon. Mrs Clive Behrens, took the third prize. Chinchillas and silver tabbies were few in number. Mrs G. Wilson stood first with Rob Roy III, a pale-coloured cat with green eyes, and in good coat. Next came Mrs Labron with a well-marked silver tabby, and the third award went to Miss Burt for a nice silver female. Brown tabbies were only four in number, and Miss Chamberlayne'a Sable Boy headed the class. Orange and cream cats were not separated, a very unfair arrangement. Mrs Norris led with Kew Red Comyn, who was shown in really nice cost and condition for a stud cat at this season, while Kew Ronald was third. The Hon. Mrs Clive Behrens penned Swinton Daffodil in lovely form and ran the winner very close.

A great number of pens were empty, and all Lady Alexander’s famous cats were absent from the short-haired section. These classes were poorly filled, but Mr Oliver scored well with his orange male, fine in shape and good in colour. A silver tabby was exhibited by Mr Woodwards, but Tiger showed a good deal of temper when handled. There was one Manx cat, a brown spotted specimen owned by Miss D. Shaw, but Diamantine was hardly correct in type. Siamese made a fair muster, and Mrs de Vere Brookes's well-known Sancho was exhibited in fine condition. He is wonderfully pale in body colour for his age, and his eyes are a glorious blue. Mrs Maturin came second with Light of Vita, and Mrs Kennaway penned the third prize winner, her blue female Rachel. In the any variety, English or foreign, male or female , the Hon. Mrs Clive Behrens’s well-known White Heather won. and all the cats from the Swinton cattery were in grand form. Mrs Patman's brown Abyssinian, which took the second prize, is a good specimen having no bars or stripes and a typical head just a little light in colour. Mrs Carew Cox was put third with her Silver Abyssinian.

Long-haired kittens taken as a whole were not up to the usual mark, for the Richmond show has generally been famous for the splendid array of youngsters. Several well-known exhibitors were not showing, and probably the poor classification failed to tempt fanciers to risk their kittens. In the class for blue kittens under nine months old Mrs G. Wilson had easy wins with Kyra of Arrandale (first) and Thyra of Arrandale (second), both being nice specimens, with good eyes, but their cars are too tall and pointed. Miss Lea was second with Ruckholl Bijou, a cat not very sound in colour. There were only six kittens in this usually well-filled class. In a similar class for blue kittens under six months Miss Hutchinson would have had an easy win with a well-nigh perfect specimen, a lovely pale female with deep orange eyes and sweet, snub face, but the kitten had a fit just before judging and died in her hamper. Bonny Bess was a type of blue very difficult to come across. Miss M. Whyte took the first prize in this kitten class, and was followed by Miss Hine (second) and Mrs Sharland (third). Class 20, for Chinchillas and silver tabbies, contained some nice kittens, Miss Bartlett taking the first and second prizes, and Mrs Judge the third. Master Currie exhibited the prize winners in the white kitten with a lovely trio, which, however, were rather long in nose, but shown in nice condition. Miss Lea headed the orange and cream class with a good-coloured orange, while Miss Bowtell and Miss Fawcett were put second and third with better marked specimens, but paler in colour. In the blue litter class, which was the best filled in the show, having seventeen entries, it was not easy to follow the awards. Miss Clements's fine litter of four pale, blues, with good eyes, was placed second, and Miss Grindley's two litters took the first and third awards. There were six kittens in each of these litters.

In the litter class other than blue Mss Todd's silvers, before mentioned, took the first prize, and deserved this honour. Master Currie's whites were put second, and Mrs Bevan's pretty silver tabbies took the extra second, Mr Lawrence gaining the third prize with some nice orange-eyed blacks and Mrs Judge the extra third with promising Chinchillas. The judge did well to obtain extra prizes in this mixed litter class, which in former years has always been divided and sub-divided. Neuters were judged long and short haired together, instead of having two classes for long hairs, when no doubt a good entry would have been forthcoming. Mrs Brockett's silver was put first, and Mrs Thomas followed with a Siamese, while Mrs Carew Cox stood third with a grand-coated brown tabby wanting in breadth of head. The special for the best kitten in the show went to Miss Bartlett's pretty little silver, but had Miss Hutchinson's blue been judged or had Mrs Todd entered one of her silver litter in the single kitten class no doubt the awards would have been different. In short-haired litter classes it was interesting to see two entries of Abyssinian kittens. Mrs Patman's litter took the first prize, and one kitten was specially good, being free from markings. Miss Snitzerwich took the second prize with some promising Siamese, and Mrs Clarke the third with some sweet blues, which, however, were rather too long in coat.

The weather was fine, without being too hot, and the tent was well ventilated by having one side taken down. The exhibits were fed with minced meat, and hail a plentiful supply of milk or water to drink. Next year, when the new grand council of the cat fancy will be in full swing, no doubt the Richmond show will benefit to a large extent by its support, and with a better classification and improved prize list this fixture should rank with the Crystal Palace and Westminster cat shows.

1910 SANDY SHOW

SANDY SHOW Herts & Cambs Reporter & Royston Crow, 2nd September 1910
The Sandy and District Horticultural Society held their 42nd annual Show of flowers, fruit, vegetables and livestock on Thursday in last week in the beautiful grounds of Sandye Place, kindly lent by Mrs. Graves. Fine weather prevailed, and as usual the function attracted thousands of visitors from all parts, and the day was one of the most successful in the history of the Show.

There was a good cat show held in conjunction, with excellent entries. In longhairs, the chief honours in whites were won by the Hon. Mrs. Behrens’s Champion Swinton Day Dream; in blues, by Mrs. Forsyth Forrest's Delight and Miss G. R. Savory's Gentian; in chinchillas, by Mrs. Wellbye’s Viola; in tabby, by Mrs. F. W. Western’s Wynnstay Marcus; in orange, by the Hon. Mrs. Behrens’s Swinton Tally-Ho and Mrs. Bennet’s Rokeles Red Rose. In creams, the Hon. Mrs. Behrens’s Swinton Daffodil and Mrs. Western’s Wynnstay Daffodil were the winners and in tortoiseshells Mrs. Kennaway’s Gar Gleam.

CAT SHOW AT SANDY The Queen, 3rd September 1910
The Sandy and District Floral and Horticultural Society held its annual show on Thursday in last week in the park of Sandy Place, kindly lent by Mrs Graves. As usual, there was a large gathering, and the day was fairly fine. It was the forty-second exhibition held by the society, but Sandy show has long ago outgrown in site and importance the title it bears. It was in 1894 that cats were first catered for here, and the trouble some novices experience nowadays of being "wrong classed" could not well have arisen in that bygone year, for the one and only class was “any variety, any age, male or female.” But cats have since lived to be proud of their position at Sandy, and the cat section is now one of the most popular. This year there were thirty-seven classes, and the entries numbered 402, the duties of judges being undertaken by Mr T. B. Mason and Mr F. Norris. The Hon Mrs Clive Behrens made no fewer than fourteen entries, and was successful in carrying off the society's silver medal for the best cat in the show with her well known white Persian female Day Dream. It fell to the lot of a comparative novice to win the special award for the best kitten in the show, and Mrs Forsyth Forrest may be congratulated on her exhibit, Torchlight, an orange male of great beauty and promise. His owner had sixteen entries, and as many, if not more, prizes. Miss Savory, who is a well-known and enthusiastic breeder of blue Persians, brought out Little Button, which lovely kitten carried off three firsts and five specials.

In the class for long-haired whites Mrs Clive Behrens had it all her own way, and secured the first, second, and third prizes her exhibits being in splendid condition and wonderful coat considering the time of year. In the class for blue males Mrs Forsyth Forrest won easily with Delight, who was shown in good form and has a fine head. Miss Savory was an easy first in the blue female class with a grand exhibit, which was reserve for the best cat in the show, and Gentian came in for a great deal of admiration. Mrs Lea Wynn's Sapphire of Castlethorpe, of nice colour, and a noted winner of last year, was a good second. Chinchillas were not many in number, and the adults were short in coat. Mrs Wellbye's Viola, who was put first in a small class, was followed by Miss Bartlett’s Silverine and Miss Chamberlayne's Crown Diamond. Mrs Western took the first prize in the class for silver tabbies with a well-marked cat purchased by Mr Western at the Richmond Show. In the class for orange males Mrs Clive Behrens's Swinton Tally Ho! took the first prize, and Mrs Forsyth Forrest's kitten was a good second. The class for orange females contained nine entries, and was headed by Mrs Bennet's lovely Rokeles Red Rose. who was followed closely by Mrs Johnson's Mollington Betty and Mrs Forsyth Forrest’s Lovelight.

The first place was again taken by Mrs Olive Behrens in the cream male class with her well-known Swinton Daffodil, who was shown in fine form. Mrs Kennaway was put second with Garboldesham Junker, who was grand in head and eye colour, but not so good in condition as the winner. Mrs Western's cream female was an easy winner, and the same owner took the second prize in a small class for tortoiseshells with Wynnstay Rainbow, Mrs Kennaway's Gleam being placed first. In the class for blue male kittens there were fifteen entries, and Miss Savory's Little Button, before mentioned, was placed first, Miss Finche's kitten (unnamed) by Big Ben, a pale sound-coloured specimen, being put second, and Mrs Brereton's Perky Peter third. The competition in this class was very keen, and the same may be said of the female blue kitten class, where there were seventeen entries, headed by Miss Bell Irving's lovely Blue Wuzz, Miss Crossman and Miss G. Hine taking the second and third awards with very good specimens. The orange, cream, and tortoiseshell kitten class was the best seen for many years, Mrs Forsyth Forrest's two orange kittens, before mentioned, being first and second and Miss Savory's exquisite cream taking third place. There were many other exhibits in this well-filled class deserving of prizes. In the tabby any colour class the orange winners were again put first and second, Mrs Western's lovely brown tabby Sabretta being third. The shorthaired cat and kitten section was not large, but the quality might be considered above the average. Mrs Maturin was showing a beautiful Siamese kitten, but as she unfortunately made the mistake of entering it only in the short-haired kitten class and not in the Siamese, it was unnoticed. Mrs E. Watson brought out a lovely tortoiseshell and white, one of the best patched specimens seen for a long time; and Barny Patchy took the first prize in the short-haired kitten class over Miss A. Gibb's Boy, a lovely Siamese; but in the members class the Siamese was placed first, and Mrs Watson's Tortoise third.

It was disappointing to find that the long-haired litter class had been cancelled, and only one class for litters any variety, long or short haired, was given. Mrs Western's silver tabbies won the first prize, and Mrs Lea Wynn's lovely blues took second honours.

1910 ST. LEONARD'S CAT SHOW

[CAT SHOW, ST LEONARD-ON-SEA] Hastings and St Leonards Observer, 27th August 1910
American Palace Pier, St. Leonard-on-Sea. Monday, September 12th at Three p.m. Cat Show on deck, if wet in Rink Pavilion.

CAT SHOW AT THE PALACE PIER. Hastings and St Leonards Observer, 3rd September 1910
Cat lovers will be pleased to hear that the enterprising Management of the American Palace Pier have arranged for a Cat Show to take place in the Rink Pavilion on Monday, the 12th inst. There will be eight classes and a ring class, a prize being awarded to the cat or kitten walking the best round the ring. The entrance is 1s., and all entries close on the 9th inst., at 11.30. Valuable prizes are offered, including one for the best decorated pen, and these are on view at Slade's music warehouse, Hastings. Intending exhibitors should procure one of the bills issued by the Palace Pier Management, which fully explains each class, and contains the entry form. The charge for admission will be: 1s. from 2.30 to 3.30, and 6d. from 3.30 till 5.30. The prizes will be distributed at the latter time.

[HASTINGS – CAT SHOW] West Sussex Gazette, 15th September 1910
On Monday afternoon a cat show was held in St. Leonards with great success. There was a good list of entries, and among the animals shown there were several fine specimens.

[ST LEONARDS – CAT SHOW] Bexhill-on-Sea Observer, 17th September 1910
Miss H. Barham, of 6, Magdalen-road, Bexhill, appeared in the list of prize-winners at the St Leonard’s Cat Show.

CAT SHOW. SUCCESS AT THE PALACE PIER. Hastings and St Leonards Observer, 17th September 1910
A Cat Show was held at the American Palace Pier, St. Leonards, on Monday, and was eminently successful, attracting crowd of visitors and residents. Mrs. Pettit, of Wood End, Hollington, was the judge, and Mr. Pettit acted as steward. Mr. Percy Woodroffe Hill. M.R.C.V.S., made an inspection of all the cats. The prize list was follows :—
Long-haired male, any colour (teapot).— William Jardine, 17, South-terrace, Hastings.
Long-haired female, any colour (clock).— Miss Louisa Marsh, 131, Bulverhythe-road, West St. Leonards.
Long-haired kitten, any colour, three eight months (pair of vases).—Mrs. Elgar, 15, Mount Pleasant-road, Hastings.
Long-haired - neuter, any colour (case of servers).— Nurse Goffe, Frederick-road, Hastings.
Short-haired male, any colour (clock) - Miss Layton, 45, Carisbrooke-road. St. Leonards.
Short-haired female, any colour (bracelet). —Mrs. Ward, South-terrace. Hastings.
Short-haired kitten, any colour, three months (bangle).—Mrs. Ward, South-terrace, Hastings.
Short-haired neuter, any colour (coffee pot). —Miss H. Barham. 6, Magdalen-road, Bexhill.
Cat or kitten walking best round the ring (lady's handsome back comb).— Mrs. Arthur Marks, Rosebourne, Tower-road West, St. Leonards.
Best decorated pen (writing case).—Mrs. Henry Miller.

PAUPER CAT WINS PRIZE. Nottingham Evening Post, 17th September 1910
An old woman was recently admitted to Hastings Workhouse, and was permitted to bring her cat. At a cat show the animal won first prize, thus contributing a silver sugar basin and teaspoons to the workhouse sideboard. [This would be the “case of servers” won by Nurse Goffe, reported above.]

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HASSOCKS AND DISTRICT POULTRY AND CAT SHOW Brighton Gazette, 5th November 1910
The Hassocks and District Poultry and Cat Show was held on Thursday, at the Hassocks Assembly Hall. There was a record entry. . . The Mowatt Challenge cup for cats, rabbits, and cavies shown by members of the Hassocks Club only, was won by Mrs G. Wilson [it did not state what sort of animal].

FINE SHOW OF POULTRY, PIGEONS AND CATS. Mid Sussex Times, 8th November 1910
RECORD ENTRIES AT HASSOCKS. KEEN COMPETITION FOR CUPS AND OTHER TROPHIES. Advance seems to lie the motto of the Hassocks and District Poultry Club. Their third annual show in the Hassocks Hotel Assembly Hall and grounds (kindly lent by Mr. D. D. Denman) on Thursday was a remarkably good one. Fine poultry, pigeons, rabbits and cavies, beautiful cats, and other exhibits . . . While the men were generally concerned with the poultry and pigeons . . . the ladies were chiefly interested the “lovely darling cats and playful kittens,” whose intelligent faces, expressive eyes and exquisite furs simply charmed many of the people wandering among pens. [Judges - Miss Frances Simpson and Miss Frowd for cats.]

In the cat classes Mrs. G. Wilson, of Purley Grange, Purley, carried off the Mowatt fur cup and many other specials. With two exhibits in the class for long haired blue Persians, males, Mrs. Stuart Rogers (Hurst Wickham) won the first and second prizes and Mr. Buckenham’s special for the best blue long-haired kitten, male, exhibited by a resident in Sussex, Mr. H. de Witt’s special, Mrs. Sams’ special and Mrs. Parkhurst’s special. . . . As to the show . . . the cats, which were such an attraction there, were not quite so numerous [as previous year].
“SPECIALS” FOR CATS.
The Mowatt Cup, open to Cats, Rabbits and Cavies (members of the Hassocks Club only eligible)—Mrs G. Wilson, Purley
The Short-Haired Cat Society’s medal for the best Short-haired Cat in the show (members of the S.H C.S. only eligible)—B. Oliver, Thornton Heath.
The Orange and Tortoise Shell Society’s medal for the best Orange, Crearm, Tortoise Shell or Tortoise Shell and White Cat or Kitten, long-haired (members of the O. and T. S. only eligible)—Mrs G. Wilson
The Southern Counties’ Cat Club’s silver medal for the second best Long-haired Kitten the show, bred by a member of S.C.C.C.—Mrs G. Wilson
Mrs Paveby Clark’s special for the best Long-haired Blue Adult Male, exhibited by a resident in Sussex— Mrs Hugh Marshall, Hove
Mrs Hugh Marshall’s special for the Deepest Orange- Eyed Cats in Classes 1 and 2 (Persians), exhibited by a resident in Sussex—Mrs H. M. Forrest, Iden.
Mr H Marshall’s special for the best Long-haired Blue Adult Female, exhibited by a resident in Sussex— Mrs H. M. Forrest.
Mrs Geo. Wilson’s special for the Greenest-Eyed Cat in Chinchilla Adult Males—Mrs G. Wilson
Mrs Judge’s special prize for Chinchillas—Mrs L. M, Sharp, Dulwich
Mrs Callow’s special for the best in classes 5 and 6, other than orange, cream, tortoise, or tortoise and white_Hon. Mrs Clive Behrens, Malton, Yorks
Mrs Mellor Bonny’s special for best Short-haired Adult Female—Hon, Mrs Clive Behrens
Mrs Buckenham’s special for best Blue Long-haired Kitten, male, exhibited by a resident in Sussex—Mrs Stuart Rogers
Mrs Sams’s special for best Blue Long-haired Male Kitten owned by local resident—Mrs Stuart Rogers
Mrs Geo. Wilson’s special for Deepest Copper-eyed Kitten in classes 12 and 13— Mrs Fisher White, Highgate
Mrs Buckenham's special for the best Blue Longhaired Female Kitten exhibited by a resident in Sussex — Mrs Cutler, Horsham
Mrs Pankhurst’s special for second best Kitten in classes 12 and 13— Mrs Stuart Rogers
Mrs Stephens’ special for best in classes 16 and17 - Master B. Currie, Farnboro, Hants
Mr A. Stuart Rogers’ special for best in class 19— Mrs Weston, Hassocks
Mrs Trotter’s 5s for the best Fed and Groomed Cat in Cottagers’ class—Mrs P. Newnham, Burgess Hill
Mrs Trotter’s 5s. for the second best Fed and Groomed Cat in Cottagers’ class—Mrs Penny
Mrs Chown’s special for the best Blue Male Kitten, long-haired, not winning a prize, exhibited by a resident in Sussex- Mrs G. Gray, East Grinstead
Mr F. Chown’s special for best Blue Female Kitten, long-haired, not winning a prize, exhibited by a resident in Sussex—Mrs Campbell Fraser, Patcham
Mr H. De Witt’s Photographic Enlargement for best Long-haired Kitten in the show. Confined to local residents— Mrs Stuart Rogers
Mr Douglas’s offer to paint the picture of the best Cat in the show—Hon. Mrs Clive Behrens
Mrs E. Watson’s special for best Adult Chinchilla, male or female— Mrs G Wilson
Miss Greta Wright’s special for best Chinchilla Adult Male, grey eyes and unbarred fore-legs essential to win— Mrs G. Wilson
Miss Rose Frowd’s special for best Silver Tabby Adult Male- Mrs H. Forrest
Mrs Hatch’s 3s for best Adult Smoke Male— Mrs Warschauer, Bradford
Mrs Harry Watkins’ special for best Adult Chinchilla Female with least markings on legs and tail— Mrs Wilson
Mrs Hatch’s 3s. for second best Adult Chinchilla Female- Mrs Wilson
Miss Greta Wright’s special for best Green Eyes Chinchilla Female— Mrs Wilson
Mrs Sharpe’s pair Silver Serviette Rings for best Adult Chinchilla Female - Mrs Wilson
Mrs Stepple’s special for best Male Chinchilla Kitten. Confined to residents in Surrey - Master B. Currie
Mrs Warschauer’s specials for best Chinchilla Male Kitten – Master B. Currie
Small special from a friend, best Silver Tabby Male Kitten – Mrs Chamberlayne, Greenford.
Mrs Mawson's special, best Female Chinchilla Kitten, exhibited by resident in Surrey - Mrs G. Wilson
Small special from a friend, best Chinchilla Female Kitten— Mrs G. Wilson
Miss Munro Wilson’s hand-painted Miniature for best Smoke— Mrs Warschauer

CAT SECTION.
LONG HAIRED ADULTS.
Blue Persian, male— First, Mrs G. Wilson; 2nd, Mrs Fisher White; 3rd, Mrs Hugh Marshall
Blue Persian, female— First, Mrs Fisher 'White; 2nd, Mrs H. M. Forrest
Chinchilla, Silver Tabby or Smoke, male – First, Mrs G. Wilson; 2nd, Miss Chamberlayne: 3rd, Mrs Aspland
Chinchilla, Silver Tabby or Smoke, female – First, Mrs Wilson; 2nd. Mrs Warschauer.
Any other colour, Long Haired, male or female- First, 3rd and hc, Hon Mrs Clive Behrens 2nd aand r, Master B. Currie; 4th and vhc, Mrs G. Wilson; c. Mr: Thomson
SHORT HAIRED CATS, ADULTS.
Any colour. Short Hair, male or female— 1st E. Oliver; 2nd and 3rd, Hon Mrs Clive Behrens
KITTEN CLASSES (3 to 9 months).
Long Haired Blue Persian, male— First and 2nd, Mrs Stuart Rogers; 3rd, Mrs H. Marshal; reserve, Mrs G. Gray
Long Haired Blue Persian, female— First, Mrs Cutler; 2nd, 3rd and hc, Mrs Fisher White: r, Miss Campbell Fraser; vhc, Mrs Knowsley Thornton; c, Mrs G. Gray
Long Haired Chinchilla, Silver Tabby or Smoke, male or female — First and 2nd, Mrs G. Wilson; 3rd, Mrs Knowsley Thornton ; 4th and hc, Mrs L. M. Sharp; r, Mrs Munro Wilson; vhc. Mrs Chamberlayne and Mrs Mawson; c, Miss Barton and Mrs Foote
Any other Colour, male or female— First, 2nd, 3rd and r, Master B. Currie; hc, Mrs Fisher White
NEUTERS. Long or Short Haired, any age— First, Mrs Weston; 2nd, Mrs Sams; 3rd, Mrs G. Shaw; c, Mrs Bissett
ANY VARIETY, AGE OR SEX —First and hc, Mrs Oram; 2nd, Mr Backshall; 3rd, Mrs Penny; r, Mrs P. Newnham; vhc, Mrs Holden; hc, Mrs E. Child. Miss Holland, J. Pesketr. Mr Chatman and Mrs Earl.

HASSOCKS POULTRY SHOW West Sussex Gazette, 10th November 1910
[…] The leading fanciers of the United Kingdom sent exhibits of poultry, pigeons, rabbits, cavies, and cats, and my valuable trophies being offered, the competition generally was of the keenest order. Mr Frank Chown, of Hassocks, was the hon secretary for poultry, and Mrs Stuart Rogers, of Hurst Wickham, for cats . . . Principal awards: the Mowatt challenge fur cup, for members of the Hassocks Club (rabbits and cats) to Mrs G. Wilson, of Purley Grange, Purley; and the Mowatt Challenge Cup for members of the Hassocks Club (cats, rabbits and cavies) to Mrs G. Wilson. In the cat classes, the Short-haired Cat Society’s medal for the best short-haired cat I the show, shown by a member, was carried off by Mrs G. Wilson . . . The Orange and Tortoise Shell Society’s medal for the best orange, cream, tortoise shell or tortoise shell and white cat or kitten, long-haired, shown by a member [won] by Mrs G. Wilson; and the Southern Counties Ct Club’s medal for the best long-haired kitten in the show, bred by a member, by Mrs G. Wilson.

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DOG AND CAT SHOW Motherwell Times, 11th November 1910
Our readers will observe from our advertising columns that the Clydesdale Kennel Club are holding their first annual cat and dog show in Drill Hall, Motherwell, on Thursday 24th November. We have seen the schedule, and are amazed the extensive classification for cats and dogs, and at the unprecedented large list of special prizes. The judges are all specialists, and this fact in itself should bring a bumper entry. The committee have left no stone unturned to make the show a success. All cat and dog fanciers must be indebted to the club for having presented such a splendid schedule, which has been highly commended by all the leading dog and cat papers. We observe that 18 local classes are provided for, and as registration for these classes is required, our local dog lovers will doubt take full advantage of this. The show starts 10 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m., and no one should miss seeing this fine collection of the best dogs and cats in Great Britain. Lord Hamilton of Dalzell, K.T., is the club’s first hon. president, while the leading County gentry hold the hon. posts of vice-presidents.

DOG AND CAT SHOW. Motherwell Times, 25th November 1910
The Clydesdale Kennel Club's first annual open Dog and Cat show, which was held in the Drill Hall on Thursday was an unqualified success. There were no fewer than 700 entries, which is almost a record for a one-day show in Scotland. This remarkable success is doubt due to the fact that the committee had secured first-class judges for all the classes. . . . The cats were also an excellent class, there being no fewer than 80 entries. . . . no doubt the show will in the future become an annual event.

[CLYDESDALE KENNEL CLUB DOG AND CAT SHOW] Motherwell Times, 2nd December 1910
At the Clydesdale Kennel Club Dog and Cat Show, held in Motherwell last week, Messrs J. & J. McNish, Main Street, were awarded 1st medal and special prize in Shorthair Females; also 3rd in Longhair or Shorthair Cat bred by exhibitor, with their Russian cat Dusk Vale Meg; also in any variety Longhair Females, 3rd prize with a chinchilla, Dusk Vale Dorothy. At Cuper Fife Ornithological Society’s Show, being held on 3rd December, Mr John McNish is the judge of the cat section.
Blue Male— 1, Mrs G. Barclay; 2, Mrs Hall Aitkinson; 3, Mrs G. Barclay.
Longhair Blue Female —1 and 2, Mrs G. Barclay; 3, Mrs Andrew McCowatt.
Longhair Blue Kitten, under 8 months—1 and 2, Mrs G. Barclay; 3, Miss Mulcaster.
Longhair Male, any other colour than Blue - 1 and special, Mrs Faulds; 2, Mrs Sommerville; 3, Andrew Campbell.
Longhair Female, any other colour than Blue - 1, Mrs McLaren; 2, Mrs A. R. Greig; 3, J and J. McNish.
Longhair Kitten, under 8 months, any other colour than Blue— 1 and special, Peter Brown; 2 Mrs Faulds; 3, David Marshall.
Shorthair Male, any variety—l and special, And. Campbell; 2 and 3, F. Hough.
Shorthair Female, any variety — 1, J. and J. McNish; 2, James Reid; 3, Mrs Cunningham.
Long or Shorthair Section, gelding— 1, Jas. Ballantyne; 2, Miss H. Louise Morgan; 3, Mrs Sommerville.
Long or Shorthair Cat or Kitten, novice – 1, Mrs A.R. Greig; 2, Mrs Faulds; 3, Mrs Hall Aitkinson.
Long or Shorthair Cat or Kitten, any variety bred by exhibitor – 1, Mrs Faulds; 2, Peter Brown; 3, J. and J. McNish.

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GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP CAT SHOW [WAKEFIELD] Wakefield and West Riding Herald, 19th November 1910
A Grand Championship Cat Show will be held, under the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Rules, in the Unity Hall, Westgate, Wakefield on November 24th, 1910. Under the distinguished patronage of the Hon. Mrs. Clive Behrens and the Leading Gentry of the City and County. Show will be opened at 12 o'clock by the Hon. Mrs. Clive Behrens. Chairman: the Mayor of Wakefield (Ald. Hudson). Admission— At 10.30, to view the Judging, 2s 6d; 1.30 to close, 1s.; 5 p.m. to close of Show, 6d. Over 70 classes for cats. For Schedules and further particulars apply to Miss Burton, Hon. Sec., Flushdyke, Ossett.

NORTHERN COUNTIES CAT CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 25th November 1910
The grand championship cat show of the Northern Counties Cat Club was held at Wakefield yesterday, where there were considerably over 400 entries. The Hon Mrs Clive Behrens opened the show, and the Mayor of Wakefield (Alderman Hudson) presided. The chief awards were:-
Long-haired Blue Male – 1, Mrs Slingsby, York; 2, Mrs L C Kennaway, Norfolk; 3, A Fletcher, Sheffield.
Long-haired Blue Female – 1, Miss Cheetham, Brighouse; 2 an 3, Miss H Grundy, Heywood, Manchester.
Blue Novice – 1 and 2, Miss G Cheetham; 3, Miss G Savory, Newport Pagnell.
Blue, Breeders’ – 1 and 3. Miss G Cheetham; 2, Mrs A Fletcher.
Blue Kittens, 9 to 12 months – 1, C Shaw, Castleford; 2, W J Fisher, Pudsey.
Blue Male, 6 to 9 months – 1 Miss Savory; 2, Mrs A E Walker, Bradford; 3, Mrs Clare.
Blue Female, 6 to 9 months – 1 and 2, Mrs Slingsby; 3, Mrs Walker.
Blue Male, 3 to 6 months – 1, Miss Grundy; 2, H Walker; 3, Mrs W Lea Wynn, Castlethorpe, Bucks.
Blue Female, 3 to 6 months – 1 and 2, Miss G Cheetham; 3, Mrs E Cutler, Horsham, Sussex.
Blue Male or Female – 1 and 2, Miss G Cheetham; 3, Mrs A E Walker.
Blue Pair, 3 to 12 months – 1, Miss G Cheetham; 2, Mrs Brereton, Holbeach; 3, Mrs Ryan, Northampton.
White, Male – 1, the Hon Mrs C Behrens, Malton; 2, Mrs A Huckans, Scarborough; 3, mrs H Greenwood, Morecambe.
White, Female – 1, 2, and 3, the Hon Mrs C Behrens.
Black – 1, Mrs A H Dee, London; 2, Miss E Soans, Pontefract; 3, Mrs M Bennett, Norfolk.
White or Black Kittens – 1, Mrs Slingsby; 2, W Hatch, Manchester; 3, Mrs Bennett.
Cream, Male – 1, Mrs Slingsby; 2, Mrs F W Western, Sandy, Beds; 3, Miss S M Butler, Saltburn-on-Sea.
Cream, Female – 1, H Maden, Bacup; 2, Mrs F W Western.
Cream, Kittens, 3 to 12 months – 1, Miss Savory; 2, Mrs Slingsby; 3, Miss F J Grimshaw, Askworth.
Black Breeder – 1, Mrs A H Dee; 2, Miss E M Cope, Birmingham; 3, Mrs F W Western.
Smoke – 1, Mrs L C Kennaway; 2, Dr Prior, Heckmondwike; 3, Mrs Warschauer, Bradford.
Chinchilla [male] – 1, Mrs Slingsby; 2, Miss Chamberlayne, Greenford; 3, Mrs E R Moseley, Manchester.
Chinchilla, Female – 1, Miss Elliott, Liverpool; 2, Mrs L S Denyer, Staines; 3, Mrs B H Soame.
Silver Tabby [Male] – 1, Mrs F G Moore, Goole; 2, Miss S A Newman, Berkhamsted; 3, Mrs Western.
Silver Tabby Female – 1, Mrs Moore; 2, Mrs Slingsby; 3, J Leigh, Blackburn.
Chinchilla Silver Tabby [???] – 1, the Misses Elliot; 2, Mrs Moore; 3, Mrs Slingsby.
Chinchilla Kitten, 3 to 12 months – 1, Mrs L S Denyer; 2, Miss Elliott; 3. Mrs L C Kennaway.
Chinchilla Breeders – 1, Miss Elliott; 3, L C Moore; 3, Mrs L E Denyer.
Orange Tabby [Male] – 1, the Hon Mrs Behrens; 2, Miss Beal, Darlington; 3, Brown and Wilson, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
[Orange] Tabby Female – 1 and 2, Mrs Slingsby; 3, Miss Beal.
Orange or Red – 1, Mrs M M Hall, Windermere.
Orange or Red Kittens [Male]– 1, Mrs A F Forrest, Burton-on-Trent; 2, Miss H Lee, Sydenham; 3, Mrs Slingsby.
Orange or Red Kittens, Female, 3 to 12 months – 1 and 2, Mrs Forrest; 3, Mrs Hall.
Brown Tabby, Male – 1, Miss R Whitney, Dublin; 2 and 3, W H Powell, Middlesex.
Brow Tabby, Female – 1 and 2, Miss R Whitney; 3, j Kitching, Malton.
Brown Tabby, Novice – 1 and 3, Miss Whitney; 2, Miss Chamberlayne.
Tortoiseshell – 1, Miss A Drury, hessle; 2, Mrs Kennaway; 3. Miss Beal.
Tortoiseshell and White – 1, J Woods, Dublin; 2, Miss Brawn; 3, Mrs Slingsby.
Tortoiseshell or Tortoiseshell and White Kittens – 1, Miss Brawn; 3, Miss B Irving, Barnard Castle.
Any other colour Kitten – 1 and 2, Miss R Whitney.
Orange, Cream, etc – 1 and 3 Mrs Forrest; 2, Mrs Western.

NORTHERN COUNTIES’ CATS. WINNERS AT THE SHOW AT WAKEFIELD. Leeds Mercury, 25th November 1910
The Northern Counties' Cat Club held a championship show the Unity Hall, Wakefield, yesterday, and it was opened by the Hon Mis Clive Behrens, Malton, the President the club. There were 75 classes, and the cats were fine lot, the judges having a difficult task in selecting the prize-winners.

Amongst the principal winners were Mrs. Slingsby (Ouseburn), Mr. R. Walker (Idle), Miss Gladys Cheetham (Brighouse). Mr Charles Shaw (Castleford), Miss Gladys Savory (Newport Pagnell), Miss Helen Grundy (Heywood), the Hon. Mrs. Clive Behrens (Malton), Mrs. A. H. Dee (Earlsfield), Misses Elliott (Garston), Mrs. F. G. Moore (Airmyn), Mrs. L. S Denver (Staines), Miss Alice M. Drury (Hessle), Mrs Brereton (Holbeach), Mrs. E. W. Hughes (Wakefield), Mrs Rosamond Nadin (Mansfield), Dr. Prior (Heckmondwike), Miss T. S. Cochrane (Upper Norwood), Miss Burton (Flushdyke), and Mrs C. L. Kenaway (Thetford).

Miss Whitney, of Dublin, secured the specials for the best cat in the show, the best long-haired cat, and the best kitten. Dr. Prior, of Heckmondwike, got the special for the best short-haired cat.

NORTHERN COUNTIES CAT SHOW Wakefield and West Riding Herald, 26th November 1910
The Northern Counties Cat Show was held in Unity Hall, on Thursday. The Mayor of Wakefield presided, and the opening ceremony was performed by the Hon. Mrs. Clive Behrens. There were over 400 entries, and among the local winners were Mrs. Hughes, of St. John's. and Miss Walsh, York Hotel.

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THE NATIONAL CAT SHOW Croydon Advertiser and East Surrey Reporter, 26th November 1910
The National Cat Show at the Crystal Palace will take place on December 5th and 6th. The feline world will reign supremely in their palatial residence for these two days, and on this occasion every member will be open to receive the attention and admiration of divers admirers.

CRYSTAL PALACE. THE CAT SHOW. Beckenham Journal, 3rd December 1910
On Tuesday and Wednesday next, the 6th and 7th December, the National Cat Club will hold their Annual Show at the Crystal Palace. Not only will some very fine specimens of the household pet be seen but there will be classes for every variety of cat imaginable. To the uninitiated it would seem on entering the Palace that a huge Beauty Show were in progress solely for felines, but in reality it will be but a massed gathering of the elite of Cats, and moreover of every colour, size and variety possible, thus showing year by year the possibilities of exhibitors. We understand that this year there is an increase in the number of entries for the Novelty Class.

NATIONAL CAT SHOW Birmingham Daily Gazette, 7th December 1910
The twenty-third annual championship show of the National Cat club opened yesterday afternoon at the Crystal Palace. There was an entry of about 500, being a large increase on last year, and the show is considered to be the best for several years. All the classes are well filled, and the quality of the exhibits is of the very best. Persians are the feature of the show, and this section includes the champion, Oaklands Sceptre, a female blue, which is said to be the best Persian cat in the world. There is a wonderful display of chinchillas, and the orange and tortoiseshell are also a fine quality. The smooth-haired varieties are well represented, the blacks making an especially good class. There is also an excellent show of Manx.

CAT SHOW AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE. Western Daily Press, 7th December 1910
The 23rd annual championship show of the National Cat Club was opened at the Crystal Palace yesterday. There was entry about 500, being a large increase on last year, and the show was described as the best for several years. All the classes were well filled, and the quality of the exhibits was of the very best. Persians were the feature of the show, and this section included the champion “Oaklands Sceptre," a female blue, which is said to be the best Persian cat in the world. She was shown by Miss G. Cheetham, of Oaklands, Brighouse. There was wonderful display of Chinchillas, and the orange and tortoiseshell were also of very fine quality. The smooth haired varieties were well represented, the blacks making an especially good class. There was also an excellent show of the Manx variety, the champion male which was adjudged to be Sir C. Alexander's (Faygate Wood, Sussex) “Lord James Dumps," which was also awarded the special prize for the best Manx cat, another special prize for the best Manx cat exhibited by a member of the Manx Club, first prize in another open class and a second prize. Miss A. K. Clifton, of Farnham, Surrey, won the championship for the best female Manx with “Witchampton Heads or Tails,’’ which also gained first prize in the open black female Manx class and third in the limit class. The Hughes' Challenge Cup for the best short-haired blue female was won by Mrs F. W. Western, of Sandy, Beds. An exhibit by Miss Clifton was awarded a medal for the Manx cat in the show. Amongst the principal prize winners were the Hon. Mrs Behrens, the Hon. Mrs Maclaren Morrison, Mrs A.H. Dee, Mrs R. Fisher-White, Mrs E. Denyer, and Mrs Chilcott.

THE NATIONAL CAT CLUB’S SHOW. NORTH COUNTRY WINNERS. Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 7th December 1910
There was a magnificent collection of cats at the annual exhibition of the National Cat Club’s Show, which opened yesterday at the Crystal Palace. There were 450 entries from all parts of the United Kingdom, an increase of 80. A number of valuable challenge cups and other special prizes were offered. Mrs Slingsby, Thorpe Underwood Hall, York, in the long-haired division, took six first prizes, four seconds, and four thirds, and she won a first for tortoiseshell and white. For long-haired the Hon Mrs C Behrens (Malton) obtained two firsts and two seconds; for short-haired one first, two seconds and a third. The Hon Mrs McLaren Morrison (Northallerton) won two first, four seconds, and a third in the long-haired section. The honours of Dr Prior (Heckmondwike) for short-haired were a first, two seconds, and two thirds.

Other successful exhibitors were:- Rhodes Bros (Ossett), Miss G Cheetham (Brighouse), Mrs Wells and Dr Andrews (Leeds). Mrs F G Moore (Goole), Miss Winifred Beal (Darlington), Miss E Bell-Irving (Barnard Castle), Miss M M Hall (Windermere), Miss S M Butler (Saltburn), Mrs A Fletcher (Huddersfield), Miss H Naylor (Baildon), Merrin and Lunn (Bedale), Mr J N Tate (Castleford), Mrs T C Fletcher (Sheffield), Mr F O’Dell (Stockton), Mr J Wardell (Malton), Mr W Hatfield (Hull), and Mr J Fielden (Bedale).

CAT SHOW. Edinburgh Evening News, 7th December 1910
There were a good few competitors from Scotland in the 307 entries received fer the National Cat Club show, which opened at the Crystal Palace, London, yesterday. Lady Alexander of Ballochmyle won most of the leading prizes in the short-haired classes - seven firsts, five seconds, and eight thirds. Sir Claud Alexander was equally successful in the Manx tailless variety, the honours being two firsts and championship, third and two specials. The following Scottish exhibitors were also successful: Mr J. Reid (Glasgow), second and third for a tortoiseshell and white; Mrs Cunningham (Lesmahagow), second, silver tabby; Mr L. C. Grant Burns Maitland (Kingskettle, Fife), second for a blue Persian.

[NATIONAL CAT CLUB SHOW] Birmingham Mail, 7th December 1910
In order to test the disputed vermin-destroying capabilities the show cat, it is suggested that the National Cat Club should inaugurate mouse-catching trials for the pussies benched at their annual show. The exhibition opened yesterday, but the challenge was not accepted. The reason for it may possibly be found in the fact that the jury of judges is composed of women. The kingdom of cats – show cats - is one in which women reign supreme and were such a horrifying thing as mousing introduced it would assuredly necessitate a change in the constitution of the judicial body.

NATIONAL CAT CLUB. TWENTY THIRD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), 7th December 1910
Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein is a well-known lover of cats. Perhaps her Royal Highness’s presidency of the National Cat Club has something to do with its flourishing condition. It may account too, for the fact that an ever-increasing number of ladies go in for the pleasant and interesting pastime of studying feline beauties and exhibiting at the annual show specimens both valuable and curious. At the twenty-third annual show, opened yesterday at the Crystal Palace, the total number of entries reaches 750, with a full number of cats reaching 447. This is a third in advance of last year’s numbers. Variety is a feature in the nature of the animals shown, and when it is understood that all parts of the kingdom are represented this is significant of increased interest in these household creatures.

Although one animal is quoted at a reserve price of 2,000 guineas, the quotation is merely nominal. Twenty-five pounds was the highest price paid yesterday for a cat and was given by Miss A K Clifton for Mrs L Westworth’s blue-eyed Dar, a silky white at of last year’s breed, placed in the open white (males) class. Miss Clifton is the largest exhibitor and has no less than twenty-eight cats in the catalogue. Lady Alexander ranks next in number with twenty-three. Lady Decies’s exhibits are missed this season. This lady, who holds office as one of the vice-president, has been one of the most important exhibitors on former occasions. Excellent classes were those representative of the care and attention bestowed on domestic pats by working men and women.

Some of the animals were really beautiful creature, in two instances reserve prices of £20 having been put on them. In the household pets’ class belonging to this section there were twenty-six cats, usually of interest merely for their beauty and fine condition, for on several instances there were no particulars as to pedigree or even date of birth. Throughout the show, from the cat valued at £25 to the modest little tabby at 7s 6d, care and devotion to these tame and docile pets were obvious proofs of growing appreciation. Long-haired cats in the working men and women’s classes, as in the show generally, outnumbered short-haired ones, and perhaps indicated the tendency of fashionable taste towards these more delicate varieties, Blue cats and smoke were in large numbers, and a fine effect was made by the long range of white and silver animals, all o them in silky condition and usually having pink eyes. Orange, cream, and tortoiseshell or tortoiseshell and white cats obtained much favour, and chinchillas were very well shown, and of fancy cats, such as Siamese, about fifty were displayed, the exhibitors, with very few exceptions, being ladies. Interest in unusual breeds extended over the Manx and Abyssinian (or ticked), only six entries of the latter being made, and this probably points to the valuable and specially rare nature of the creatures.

CRYSTAL PALACE CAT SHOW Croydon Advertiser and East Surrey Reporter, 10th December 1910
The great show of the National Cat Club was held at the Palace on December 6th and 7th. Cats from all parts of the United Kingdom were on view. Mrs Mason, Lincoln-house, 128, Bensham Manor-road, was very successful with her Chinchilla kitten, which won first prize at the recent Croydon Fanciers’ Show. This kitten won three silver challenge cups and several specials including the challenge cup for best kitten in the show, long or short-haired.

SUCCESSFUL CRYTAL PALACE EXHIBITOR Isle of Wight County Press and South of England Reporter, 10th December 1910
At the Crystal Palace Cat Show this week Mrs Hertsey’s tortoiseshell cat carried off a first and special, the championship, and the Lingmore challenge bowl.

SCOTTISH CAT FANCIERS Perthshire Advertiser, 10th December 1910
Among the Scottish exhibitors at the annual championship show of the National Cat Club at the Crystal Palace, London. Lady Alexander of Ballochmyle won most of the leading prizes in the short-haired classes-seven firsts, five seconds, and eight thirds. Sir Claud Alexander was equally successful in the Manx tail-less variety, his honours being two firsts and championship, third prize, and two specials. The following Scottish exhibitors were also successful:-Mr J. Reid (Glasgow), second and third for a tortoiseshell and white; Mrs Cunningham (Lesmahagow), second, silver tabby; Mr L. C. Grant (Caithness), Mrs Burns Maitland (Kingskettle. Fife), second for a blue Persian.

THORNTON HEATH LADY'S SUCCESS. Croydon Chronicle and East Surrey Advertiser, 10th December 1910
At the 23rd Championship Show of the National Cat Club, held at the Crystal Palace on Tuesday and Wednesday, Mrs. T.B. Mason, Lincoln House, 128, Bensham Manor-road, Thornton Heath, was one of the successful exhibitors. Her Chinchilla kitten, the winner at the late Croydon Fanciers' Show, won three silver challenge cups, including that for the best kitten in the show, and several other valuable specials.

CHAMPION CATS. Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper, 11th December 1910
Nearly 450 cats of all colours and breeds were on view at the Crystal Palace on Tuesday, when the National Cat Club opened its twenty-third annual exhibition. Some of them were beautiful animals and fetched high prices. Miss A. K. Clifton gave £25 for Mrs. L. Westworth's silky-white, blue-eyed male Dar, a short-haired specimen which won the Rotherham Challenge Bowl. Miss R. Whitney's champion Brayfort Victory, a remarkably handsome, long-haired, brown tabby, won the Stisted Bowl for the best cat in the show and the club's ten-guinea challenge cup for the best long-haired cat, as well as many lesser prizes.

THE CRYSTAL PALACE CAT SHOW The Queen, 17th December 1910
The twenty-third annual show of the National Cat Club was held at the Crystal Palace on the 6th and 7th, and was one of the best seen for many years. The amalgamation of the various clubs and societies under the one governing council has already shown satisfactory results, and this is the first Crystal Palace show to he held under the new rules. One of the most marked features was the splendid entry in the short-haired section, which was a record. Mr E. T. Cox, who is the secretary of the National Cat Club, was managing the show, and with a capable band of helpers all the arrangements were well carried out. The judges were Mrs Paul Hardy. Mrs James, Mrs Collingwood, Miss Forestier-Walker, Miss Cop, Miss Lea, Miss White Atkins, and Mr Louis Wain. Mrs Higgins, who was to have officiated, was unable to fulfil her engagement, and Mrs Ransome undertook her classes. The show was held in the central transept, and, the weather being warmer, visitors and exhibits were not perished with cold, as was the case in 1909.

The entries numbered about 450, and 105 classes were provided. In the white long-haired class the Hon. Mrs Clive Behrens took the first and second prizes, her well-known Swinton Day Dream being placed second to Swinton Pansy. There is little doubt, however, that the champion has nice quality. Master Currie's Murley Rambler, shown in lovely coat, was a good third. Mrs Dee swept the board in the class for blacks with her grand team, which were shown in splendid condition and have fine orange eyes. In the class for blue males Mrs Fisher-White took first honours with Remus of Highgate, pale and sound in colour, and showing a nice shaped head and fair eyes, while the second award went to Mrs Bums Maitland's Lord Monkton of Dundee, a noted Scottish winner, and the third to Mrs Slingsby's Derrick. In the blue female class Oaklands Sceptre, the victor at Hounslow and Wakefield, was again successful, and deserved her many specials, including the reserve for the best exhibit in the show. Mrs Wynn’s Sapphire of Castlethorpe was put second, and Sprite of Highgate, the third prize winner, was exhibited by Mrs Fisher-White. Chinchillas were not numerous, and the adults were not in full coat. Mrs Denyer's Lord Silvercote took the first prize, and a sensation was caused on the second day of the show when it became known that Mrs George Wilson had purchased this beautiful cat for the catalogue price of £50. Mrs Slingsby's fine Silver Comet of Thorpe was placed second, and when in fuller coat this handsome fellow should take some beating. Mrs Moseley's Silver Sintell was the third prize winner. Only five chinchilla females were penned, and Mrs Denyer's lovely Silver Petal was an easy winner. This cat seems to grow paler andd purer in colour every season.The second prize winner, owned by the Misses Elliott, Princess Freda, was sold at catalogue price to go to America, and Miss Ford was put third with Lovekin. Smokes were not divided by sex, and there was no difficulty in finding the winner in Mrs Chilcott's charming Smoke Pearl, a well nigh perfect specimen of this handsome breed, who was shown in the pink of condition. Mrs Sinkins's Shaitan, who was placed second, is a good specimen with grand head; and the third prize went to the veteran Bulgarina, who carries her years very well. Silver tabbies were disappointing after the winner, Mrs Fosbery's Eastbury Tiger Boy, very fine in markings, had been placed. This same exhibitor won the third award in the silver tabby male class and the second in the one for females. Brown tabbies made small classes. Miss Whitney took the first award with her superb male Brayfort Victory, which was afterwards awarded this National Cat Club challenge cup for the best cat in the show and many other specials, and Mr Powell was put second and third with two well-marked males not in full coat. The winning females were all owned by Miss Whitne,. whose fine exhibits seemed to frighten away all the others in this charming variety.

The Hon. Mrs Clive Behrens won well with her tine orange tabby male Swinton Tally Ho, shown in grand form and splendid in colour. Mrs Slingsby was placed second with Red Eagle of Thorpe. In the female class Mrs Corner had an easy victory with her lovely Zia of Eversley, one of the best, the second and third prizes being taken by Mrs Slingsby. A class for orange self or shaded cats was provided, in which five specimens were penned; all, however, had slight markings. The second prize winner, owned by Mrs Hall, was the nearest approach to a self orange cat. In the class for cream males Mrs Slingsby's Wilful of Thorpe might have given way to Mrs Bennet's superbly shaped and grandly coated Rokeles Cremo. hard to find fault with, and, except for pale eyes, a typical cream. Mrs Kennaway’s exhibit, the third prize winner, was not in full coat. The awards in the class for cream females were difficult to follow. The first prize winner was owned by Mrs Maden. Tortoiseshells were all on the dark side and wanting in brightness in head and face. Rosette of Thorpe, Mrs Slingsby's wed-known winner, was not looking her best, and Mr Wood's Minorite ran her very close in the tortoise and white class. In the kitten classes, many lovely specimen were penned. The black kittens were pale in eye, and Mrs Singleton was awarded the first prize.

In the class for blue males over three and not over six months Mrs Britten’s Radium, a first rate specimen, good in all points, was put first, Miss Savory, who always exhibits lovely blues, following with a sweet snubbed-faced kitten, failing in coat to the winner. Mrs Stephens's dainty Boy Blue of Hyver, the winner of the third prize, in perfect show form and pale but sound in colour, was much admired. In the class for blue kittens over six and under twelve months Mrs Slingsby won easily with Blue Lightning, very neat in head, with small ears and good eyes. This kitten might well have been brought out in the competition for the best in the show. Mrs Preston Whyte was a good second with Leigh Paris, a most taking exhibit, and Miss Steel was third with Masterpiece, the second prize winner at Hounslow, a fine, massively built kitten, with grand orange eyes. In the class for blue females over three and under six months Mrs Stephens won the first award with a litter sister of her male winner, making a lovely pair—there were no better-coated kittens in the show. Miss Savory took the second prize with Erica, and Mrs Cutler came in a good third with a Hassocks and Wakefield winner.

In the class for blue kittens over six and under twelve months Mrs Slingsby's Blue Witch, a Wakefield winner, was again placed first. Miss Adams came next with a very dark but grand orange-eyed kitten, and Mrs Ryan's Hounslow winner Mayflower of Tilecote was third. Chinchilla kittens were headed by Mrs T. B. Mason's charming pale female Royal Mina, a Hounslow winner; much improved in coat and paleness of colour. This exquisite specimen was declared to be the best kitten in the show, and received many cups and specials. Mrs Denyer's Cynthia and The Master, who were put second and third, are a pair of beautiful kittens, pale and pure in colour and the picture of health - both were sold. Smoke kittens were only fairly good, and failed in eye colour, while silver tabby kittens were disappointing, the markings being indistinct. The first prize winner, Leigh Daphne, exhibited by Mrs Preston Whyte, stood out from the rest. In the male brown tabby class Miss Whitney's lovely Brayfort Victor was alone in his glory, and bids fair to beat his handsome sire in head and expression. There were only three entries in the class for female kittens. Mrs Corner did a lot of winning with Bonnie Toots of Eversley, as she was entered in four classes, and Mrs Slingsby won with Red Wing of Thorpe in the orange kitten class, and in the one for creams Miss Savory's Aconite was placed first. Mrs Hall's lovely sound-coloured female might have gone higher. A dainty little pair of kittens were exhibited by Mrs Cook. Neuters were not well represented, and the winning specimen in selfs was not up to the mark. Mrs Palmer's well-known orange was an easy first in the class for neuters any other colour.

In the short-haired section Lady Alexander and Miss Clifton did most of the winning, and brought out some first-class specimens. Two good blacks were penned by Dr Prior and Mrs Western, and the Hounslow winning white was again to the fore, being adjudged the best short-hair in the show. This grand cat, owned by Mrs Westworth, was purchased by Miss Clifton for £20. Lady Alexander easily headed the white female class, and in the one for blue shorthairs it was a close thing between Mrs Western's Bluebell and Miss Hawkins's Nigella, both good specimens. Silver tabby adults were poor, end in a class for browns Lady Alexander's exhibit might have changed places with the winner, penned by Miss Burton. Miss McDowell's nicely patched tortoiseshell won easily. Mrs Slingsby'e well- known tortoise and white Cretonne was looking sorry for herself, but won the first prize. Lady Alexander had easy wins with her orange and cream cats. There was a very good entry in the Siamese section, and some fine specimens were exhibited by Mrs Maturin and Mrs Aubertin. In the Abyssinian section Mrs Clark did most of the winning, and Miss Clifton and Sir Claud Alexander took all the prizes in the Manx classes. A beautiful silver tabby kitten, which was an easy first, was exhibited by Mrs Bonny, and might well have been brought out for the best in the show competition, as it is more difficult to breed a marked cat than a self-coloured one.

The ring classes were judged by Mr Louis Wain on the second day, in which an interesting specimen was brought out by Miss Frances Simpson. This cat came from Pekin, and is supposed to be the only Pekingese cat in England. It is a tortoiseshell tabby, carrying its fluffy tail well over its back. The forelegs are quaintly shaped, and the tiny ears and snub face of Little Pix called forth much interest end admiration.

The next event to be looked forward to in the fancy is the Southern Counties Cat Show, to be held at St. Vincent's Hall, Westminster, on Jan 19 and 20. Schedules may be obtained from Mrs Sinkins, Aldermoor, Southampton.

1910 REGIONAL CAT SHOWS

SHOW AWARDSArdrossan and Saltcoats Herald,7th January 1910
At Greenock Canine Club’s Dog And Cat Show held on January 1, Mr John McNish was awarded first and three special prizes with his Russian blue female cat, “Dusk Vale Meg.”

[CHIRNSIDE] The Berwick Advertiser, 7th January 1910
The twenty-ninth annual show under the auspices of the Chirnside Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbit, Cat and Cage Bird Society, was held in the Volunteer Hall, Chirnside, on New Year’s Day.
Class 36 – Cat, Long Haired – 1, T. Patterson; 2, James Jeffrey, Berwick; 3, J. Patterson; 4, Mrs McCarter, Chirnside; vhc, Mrs Geggie, Chirnside; hc, Miss Helen Hughes, Reston.
Class 37 – Cat, Short Haired – 1, Davina Carnegy, Chirnside; Miss Janet White, Chirnside; 3, Miss Agness Sinclair, Chirnside; 4, J. Patterson; vhc, Miss Nessie Oliver, Chirnside; hc, J. Patterson, Chirnside.

BRACKLEY POULTRY SHOW Banbury Advertiser, 20th January 1910
The thirteenth annual exhibition of the Brackley Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbit, Cat, and Cage Bird Society was held in the Town Hall, Brackley, on Tuesday, and formed an excellent show. The entries numbered about 500, being very few short of the average, exhibits came from all parts of the country. . . . There was a good entry of cats, and cage birds and children’s pets attracted a good deal of attention. Local fanciers well held their own in all departments in keen competition. [Cat Judge – A.H. Calcutt.]
Long Hair— 1, Mrs. T. Avery (Rickmansworth), 2 W. Knibbs (Brackley), 3 Miss Robinson (Bicester), 4 A. F. Metier (Steeple Aston), c Mrs. Woodcraft (Banbury).
Short Hair—1 and special Rev. H. R. Heming, 2 Miss Frances Andrews (Brackley), 3 Mrs. Reid (Coombe Abbey), c J. W. Allen (Brackley).

FANCY FAIR TO AID THE WOODWARD HALL Folkestone Express, Sandgate, Shorncliffe & Hythe Advertiser, 29th January 1910
A grand fancy fair was opened at the Woodward Institute, on Tuesday afternoon, with the object of starting a maintenance fund in connection with the building . . . pet dog and cat shows were given under the direction of Miss Merriman.

ST. EDWARD’S SUMMER FETE Essex Times, 9th April 1910
Arrangements for the annual summer fete have been put in hand. Two committee meetings have been held . . . the fete will probably be held on July 14th . . . there will be a cagt show, a flower show, and other attractions.

DOG AND CAT SHOW Irish Independent, 18th May 1910
A Dog and Cat Show, Skating Rink, Rathmines, 26th and 27th May. Entries close 14th May. Secretary, J. Gibson, 5 South Anne Street, Dublin.
[Open Thursday 26th May 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission 10 to 2, 2s 6d; 2 to 6, 1s; 6 to 9 p.m. 6d. Open Friday 27th May, 10 to 7, 1s all day]

DUBLIN’S DOG AND CAT SHOW Irish Independent, 25th May 1910
A novelty is being introduced by the addition of a cat section, which is bound to create considerable interest . .. judging for the dogs commences at 11 to-morrow, and for cats at 10 the day after. Lady Powerscourt has consented to judge the Children’s classes at two on Friday.

DOG AND CAT SHOW. IRISH KENNEL CLUB’S FIXTURE Irish Independent, 27th May 1910
An interesting feature of this year’s Show is the provision of four classes for cats . . . The Countess of Aberdeen was the winner of all the first prizes in the five Cat Classes.
[Elsewhere in same newspaper] Her Excellency was fortunate in securing several prizes including a first for a beautiful Persian cat.

CAT SHOW AT THE BIOSCOPE (WEALDSTONE) Harrow Observer, 17th June 1910
The entertainments at the Parisian Bioscope [Wealdstone] continue to attract large audiences, and special interest attaches to the various competitions arranged from tie to time by the manager, Mr Hole . . . on Friday a cat show will be held.

DOG [AND CAT] SHOW IN EDINBURGH The Scotsman, 23rd June 1910
There was held in the Waverley Market, Edinburgh, yesterday, the fifteenth annual show of the Edinburgh Kennel Club. The show, which used to be an annual one, has not been held since 1907 . . . In addition to the dog classes, there were those for cats, rabbits, and pigeons.
First Prize winners in [Cats] Section – Mr Swanson, Glasgow; Mr Walter Booth, Newcastle; Mr Colin Campbell, Larkhall; Mrs A.R. Grieg, Edinburgh; Mr And. Wright, Edinburgh; Mrs Hay, Shettleston, Glasgow.

A SHOW OF PETS. Croydon Guardian and Surrey County Gazette, 25th June 1910
In South Norwood there is a branch of Our Dumb Friends’ League, with a membership of about 160. Kindness to animals is what the League exists to encourage, and its local secretary is Miss Dorothy Dean, of “Woodvale.” An exhibition of pets was held on Saturday afternoon, in the charming old-fashioned grounds of the house named. There were 65 exhibits, of which cats numbered 16, and dogs 15. The felines took very nicely and uncomplainingly to show-pens, but the dogs disliked being tied to benches and they barked without ceasing – [. . .] The one satisfaction of the show to the visitor was that, being pets, all the exhibits were approachable and strokable. The dogs and cats seemed as if they could never have enough fondling. The cage-birds were mostly canaries, and with them were a pair of doves and a sulphur crested cockatoo. A hen with two ducklings was a novelty. “Billy,” a tortoise, came in with rabbits and mice. There were four goats, which had a corner to themselves. The judges were Miss Frances Simpson and Mr. Hartshorne, who in addition to the three prizes, awarded the Dumb Friends’ league medal in each class. [. . .] The proceeds of the show were £13 12s 1 and ha’penny.

LANARK SHOW The Scotsman, 7th July 1910
Lanark Show, Saturday July 16th. Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Poultry, Dairy Produce &c.

CARLISLE DOG AND CAT SHOW Cumberland & Westmorland Herald, 9th July 1910
Cumberland Agricultural Society. The Annual Show of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Butter, Eggs & Honey with the Carlisle Dog and Cat Show (in conjunction) will be held in the Football Field, Warwick Road, Carlisle, Saturday, July 23rd, 1910 . . . large number of valuable Cups and Special Prizes in both sections.

SEFTON FLOWER SHOW Ormskirk Advertiser, 14th July 1910
Sefton Flower Show and Old English Sports will be held in the Rectory Grounds, near Sefton Church, on Bank Holiday, 1st Aug, 1910. Classes for . . . and Cats.

MALTON GALA AND FLOWER SHOW Bridlington Free Press, 15th July 1910
The fifty-first annual exhibition of the Malton Floral Society was held on Thursday, in Earl Fitzwilliam’s orchard grounds . . . connected with the gala were a good dog show, a show of rabbits, pigeons, and cats . . .

MAMMOTH SHOW Royston Weekly News, 22nd July 1910
Cambridge, Bank Holiday, Aug. 1st, 1910, the 7th Grand Mammoth Show and Sports Carnival, Dogs, Cats, Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits and Cage Birds . . . Great Dog and Cat Shows.

GRAND PIER PAVILION Weston-super-Mare Gazette, and General Advertiser, 23rd July 1910
Silbons Cat Circus, though it follows a cat show which was in the programme last week, is a revelation, and all who wish to see cat intelligence intermingled with downright fun should not miss the Pavilion this week. [I cannot find any information about the Cat Show the preceding week.]

HUGE EXHIBITION AT HOLSWORTHY SHOW Western Times, 29th July 1910
The ninth annual Horticultural and Poultry Show was held at Holsworthy yesterday.
CAT 3 (LOCAL).
Class 59 – Any variety, long hair— 1, W. Perkin, Holsworthy; 2, Miss Q. Crane, Holsworthy; 3, R. F. Elms, Holsworthy.
Class 60.— Any variety, short hair.— 1, Mrs. Vanstone, Holsworthv; 2, A. D. Penhale, Holsworthy; 3, W. Wood, Clawton.

GALA AT LYNN Eastern Daily Press, 2nd August, 1910
The annual Bank Holiday gala was held on the Walks Recreation grounds on Monday. The event was held under the auspices of the Lynn Horticultural Association, the Fur and Feather Society . . . an exhibition of poultry, pigeons, cage birds, rabbits, cats, and cavies . . . the honours for cats were secured by W. Trenowath.

HORFIELD FLOWER AND POULTRY SHOW Western Daily Press, 4th August 1910
The 21st annual show of the Horfield, Bishopston, and Ashley Down Horticultural, Fur, and Feather Association was held yesterday, in Buffalo ill’s Field, off Gloucester Road.
Cats (Open Classes)
Any variety – 1, 2, and 3, Mrs H.B. Paler; 4, T.S. Bond.
Kitten, any variety – 1 and 2, Mrs H.B. Palmer.
Cats (Local Classes)
Cat, any variety, novice, not having won first in open competition – 1, J. Hooper; 2, S. Rickards; 3, Miss Julia Sutton.

BOURTON-ON-THE-HILL FETE Cheltenham Chronicle, 6th August 1910
Cats. Any variety – Miss A.F. Meller (Banbury) 1 and 2; Mrs H. Fardon (Bourton Hill) 3.

GALA DAY AT HADDO HOUSE Aberdeen Press and Journal, 18th August 1910
[Only noteworthy because this was the residence of prominent dog and cat fancier Lady Aberdeen] The principal prize winner were: Cats – William Cowe

BRAMPTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW Newcastle Journal, 2nd September 1910
Brampton Agricultural Show, Thursday, Sept 15th, 1910. . . . Also a Cat Show. Entries close on Wednesday, Sept 7th. Schedule on application to Mr F.W. Cheesbrough, Assistant Secretary, or T.W. Watson / J.J. Thompson – Joint Secretaries.

LISKEARD FANCIERS. DOG, POULTRY, AND PIGEON SHOW Western Morning News, 29th September 1910
Liskeard, Devon and Cornwall Fanciers’ Association, resuscitated a few years ago, scored a fine success with its exhibition yesterday of dogs, poultry, pigeons, cage birds, rabbits and cats. {Cat judge Mr G.H. Billett]
Cats – 1, W.J. Smith; 2, Mrs Gladys McRobbie; 3, Mrs Stone.

BIDEFORD POULTRY SHOW. Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, 28th October 1910
The 40th annual exhibition oi poultry, pigeons, and cagebirds was held in the Market, Bideford, yesterday. . . The cats also made an interesting exhibition.
Cats (Local) 1 and special, E.N. E. Powell; 2, Mrs Rivington; 3, Mrs H. Cook; r, Mrs Kingsley Ackland.

EPSOM POULTRY SHOW. A RECORD EXHIBITION AT THE DRILL HALL Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser, 29th October 1910
The Epsom and Ewell Fanciers’ Association promoted their thirteenth annual exhibition on Wednesday last at the Drill Hall, Epsom. [Cat judge Mr A.H. Calcutt]
Cats (Members’ Classes)
Longhaired – 1, Miss V. Watson, Epsom.
Shorthaired – 1, C. Emmett, Epsom.
Neuter – 1, Miss D. Shaw Sutton; 2, Miss Chilton, Epsom.
Kitten, under eight months – 1, W.L. Ingham.
Silver cup for the best cat shown by a member – Miss D. Shaw.
Special prize for the second best cat – C. Emmett.

[HOUNSLOW CAT SHOW] Torquay Times, and South Devon Advertiser, 18th November 1910
At the open cat show held at Hounslow on the 9th, Mrs. Maxwell, of Lamorna, won second and third with an orange female, the latter class containing nine exhibits including two champions, and with a tortoise and white female she won third and reserve, and V.H.C. and H.C. with two other exhibits. Mr. L. J. Roberts, of Upton also won third and V.H.C. with his tortoiseshell kitten “Joan.”

ANNUAL POULTRY SHOW AT EXMOUTH Western Times, 1st December 1910
The annual show of the Exmouth and District Poultry, Pigeon, Cage-Bird, Rabbit and Cat Society was opened at the Public Hall yesterday, under favourable auspices. The entries number about 450, the number being up to the average. The judges were Mr. A. G. Pitts (poultry), Messrs. Pyle and Edwards (pigeons), Mrs. Trivett (rabbits, cats, cavies and mice)
CATS (Open.) Class 55.— Long hair— 1, 2, and sp, B. Sharland, Exmouth; 3. Mrs. G. Paige, Exmouth.
Class 56.—Short hair— 1, R. C. Cooper, Exmouth; 2, J. Gorfin, Exmouth.

CUPAR CAT AND POULTRY SHOW. Dundee Courier, 5th December 1910
Cats were the feature of the Cupar and District Ornithological Society's Show held on Saturday in the Corn Exchange. The Town Council’s Silver Teapots were won by . . . Miss Nan S. Brewster, Cupar . . . The following are the leading prize-winners.
Cats.— James Duff, Dunfermline; Mrs C. Graham Menzies of Hallyburton; Mrs Stone, Cupar; C. A. Morris, Lansdowne; John Urquhart, Lochee; Miss Nan S. Brewster, Cupar; W Adamson, Middlefield, Cupar; Mrs D. J. Bruce, Cupar.

[SWANSEA CAT SHOW] South Wales Daily Post, 6th December 1910
Don't forget Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbit, Cage-Bird and Cat Show at the Market, Oxford St, on Thursday Next.

RABBIT AND POULTRY SHOW Folkestone Express, Sandgate, Shorncliffe & Hythe Advertiser, 7th December 1910
The annual open show of the Folkestone and District Fanciers’ Society was opened in the Drill Hall, Shellona Street on Tuesday afternoon. . . The cats, though few in number, attracted great attention. There were more long-haired than short-haired pussies, the latter being represented by two shown by A.E. Coleman.
Long hair, male – 1 and 2, Mrs. K. S. File (Folkestone); 3, F. Lester (Folkestone).
Long hair, female--1. Miss E. Hodges; 2, Mrs. W. W. Linington (Folkestone); 3, Mrs. K. S. File; vhc, Miss F. E. R. Harvey (Folkestone); hc, Mrs. Onslow (Barham).
Long hair kittens, under six months- 1 and 3, Mrs. G. Conran (Pedlinge, Hythe); 2 Mrs. K. S. File; vhc and c, Miss F. Edden (Folkestone); hc, Miss Mary McRae (Folkestone).
Any other variety- 2 and 3, A. E. Coleman.

BRACKLEY. THE POULTRY SHOW Banbury Guardian, 8th December 1910
This show was held yesterday (Wednesday) at the Town Hall, but it was very much smaller than usual. Owing to the small number of entries very many of the classes were cancelled, so that the schedule was only a shadow of what it has been on former occasions. All over the country it appears there I a difficulty in getting entries . . . There was a feeling that a mistake had been made in holding the show on the day of the Christmas Fat Stock Show, and the attendance was certainly very meagre. [Rabbit and Cat judge – Mr A.. Calcutt] [No mention of cat classes in prize list – the show date clashed with the Crystal Palace Cat Show]

POULTRY SHOW AT INVERURIE Aberdeen Press and Journal, 12th December 1910
The first show of the newly-formed Inverurie Poultry, Pigeon, Cage Bird, and Rabbit Association took place in the Drill Hall, Inverurie, on Saturday. [Pigeons, Rabbits and Cat judge – Mr J. Fulton, Newburgh, Fife] [No results published for cats]

WRINGTON POULTRY SHOW. Bristol Times and Mirror, 15th December 1910
[Twelfth show, limited to 5 mile radius of Wrington] The challenge cup given by Messrs A.T. Organ and Son for the best cat or kitten went to Mr J.A. Peters.
Cats – Long hair – 1 and special, J.A. Peters; 2, Mrs F. Bethell; 3, Mrs J. Imber.
Short hair – 1, Mrs Mills-Baker; 2, H. Green; £, William Vowles.
Kitten, any variety, under six months – 1, J.C. Rpynon; 2, Miss Berry; 3, Mrs H. Lane.

BIRD SHOW AT BANFF. Banffshire Journal and General Advertiser, 20th December 1910
The Banff and Macduff Ornithological and Fur Association held their seventh annual show in the Seafield Street Hall. Banff, on Wednesday. . . The show was not a very large one, but in each section there were exhibits of the very highest excellence.
CATS – Long hair female – Andrew Chalmers
Long hair Kitten – 1, Wm Cruickshank un., Keith; 2, W. Booth.

POULTRY SHOW Cambridge Independent Press, 23rd December 1910
17th annual show of the Cambridgeshire Ornithological Society. Prize list.
CATS. Local Class (Open to Cambs) Judge Mr F.W. Western
Class 218 – Cat or Kitten, any variety, any age, male, female, or neuter – 1, Miss Mary Beryl Armstrong (Cambridge); 2, Miss Harper (Ely_, 3, Miss Violet Tatlow (Cambridge)

”CHRISTMAS FAIR” AT WITHAM. East Anglian Daily Times, 30th December 1910
Christmas Fair in aid of the Catechism and Boy Scouts’ Club took place at the Public Hall, Witham, on Tuesday and Wednesday, and proved very successful. . . on Wednesday, a novelty in the form of a Cat Show caused a good deal of fun, the exhibition representing all the surrounding district. The successful exhibitors were – Mr J.C. Lawrie (Chipping Hill), Miss Caldwell (Witham), Miss Marjorie Brown (Maldon Road), and Mrs D.B. Smith and Mrs Col. Cooper (Wickham Bishops).