REPORTS FROM EARLY BRITISH CAT SHOWS 1914

1914 starts off optimistically, and there is even a cat show to raise money for war funds, but during the year cat shows inevitably go into a decline as attention, and money, turns away from frivolous pursuits and are directed towards the war. There is some attempt at maintaining normality. Cat shows and clubs are suspended during the war and some of the familiar names are missing when shows properly resume in 1920. Many of the early exhibitors and organisers were from military families.

1914 ABERDEEN KENNEL ASSOCIATION SHOW

NEW YEAR DOG [AND CAT] SHOWS. EXHIBITION BY ABERDEEN KENNEL ASSOCIATION. Aberdeen Press and Journal, 2nd January 1914
The 17th annual show of the Aberdeen Kennel Association was held yesterday in the Olympic Skating Rink, and large crowds attended the exhibition. The number of entries compared favourably with that of last year. The totals then were 443 dogs and 29 cats; yesterday they were 470 dogs and 30 cats. . . The cats were judged by John Lyon, Aberdeen.
Long haired, males, any variety— 1, Mrs C. Davidson; 2, Ian Brown; 3, Mrs E. B. Hunter; 4, Mrs Latto.
Long haired, females, any variety— 1, Mrs Annie Beverly; 2, Alfred C. Scott; 3, Mrs William Roward; 4, Mrs A. Hunter.
Long haired kittens, any variety (under six month) —1, 2, and 3, Mrs Annie Beverly.
Short haired, neuters, any variety— 1, Mrs Latto; 2,Miss Rosemary George.
Short haired, kittens (under six months) – Urquhart.

1914 EAST OF SCOTLAND KENNEL ASSOCIATION SHOW

EAST OF SCOTLAND KENNEL ASSOCIATION. DISPLAY IN THE GYMNASIUM. Aberdeen Press and Journal, 2nd January 1914
The annual show of the East of Scotland Kennel Association was held yesterday in the Gymnasium, Crown Street Aberdeen. The show, although not on a large scale, was a very attractive one, and was well patronised. Compared with last year, the entries showed the satisfactory increase of 50. Taken all over, the quality of the exhibits was exceedingly goo, showing a marked improvement on the previous exhibition held by the association. [Cat judge - Mr Archibald, Aberdeen]
Long hair, males— 1, Mrs John McNab; 2, Mrs Buchan; 3, Mr Dunn.
Long hair, females – 1, Mrs John McNab; 2, Mrs Dunn; 3, Mrs C. Latto.
Long hair, kittens, under six months – 1, Miss A. F. Dewar; 2, Mrs Dunn; 3, G.B. Caird.
Long hair, geldings—1, James Cryle; 2, Mrs Mary Allan; 3, G. B. Caird.
Short hair, females —1, Mrs Mary Allan.
Short hair, kittens, under six months— 1, Miss E. M. A. Stephen; 2, Hans Fyfe.
Short hair, geldings —1, Mrs Mary Allan; 2, Mrs Margaret Smith.

1914 (SOUTHERN COUNTIES) WESTMINSTER CAT SHOW

A RECORD CAT SHOW Staffordshire Sentinel, 9th January 1914
There were no fewer than 856 entries at the show of the Southern Counties' Cat Club, which opened at the Royal Horticultural Hall, London. This number, it was stated, not only constitutes a “record" for this club, but also for any cat show in England. Gertrude Lady Decies had some of her famous champions on show, including “White Satin,” “Rex,” and “Don Silverando.” Lady Alexander was a very prominent exhibitor in the shorthaired classes, while other well-known exhibitors were Mrs Clive Behrens, Miss Cheetham, Mrs Scoville Hopwood, Mrs Slingsby, Mrs Stephen, and Mrs Western. Longhaired blue males and blue females were remarkably large classes, and Siamese classes were also well filled. Unlike the dogs, the cats do not recline on luxurious silk cushions, nor do they have their cages lined with embroidered hangings. They have to be content with ordinary beds of clean straw.

[S.C.C.C. SHOW, LONDON] Hull Daily Mail, 9th January 1914
Cats with their fur trimmed to represent stoles and muffs are one of the features of the cat show at the Horticultural Hall, London.

[WESTMINSTER CAT SHOW] Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 10th January 1914
Mrs George M. Hepworth, of Leeds, and Bedford Park, London, won three firsts and the championship with her Siamese cat, Winhue Maysie, at the Southern Counties Cat Club Show at the Horticultural Hall, Westminster. She also won the novice cup, presented by the Siamese Cat Club, and silver spoon presented by the Richmond Club for the best short-haired cat in the show, and the Southern Counties gold medal for the best short-haired cat.

SOUTHERN COUNTIES’ CAT CLUB. Hampshire Advertiser, 10th January 1914
The Southern Counties’ Cat Club seeks to for the domestic what the Kennel Club has done tor the dog. The primary object of the club is the improved breeding of the cat that it may be more of a thing of beauty and household pleasure than it has hitherto been, and its contribution to the purpose in view is the annual cat show, known as the “Westminster Show,” which will be held this year at the Horticultural Hall, Vincent-square. Westminster. The entries will be arranged in about 100 classes, and over 200 special prizes are offered.

TALK OF THE TOWN Pall Mall Gazette, 10th January 1914
“Gaddesden Blue Betty of Hyver” is the short and simple name of one of the animals to be seen at the cat show at the Horticultural Hall. One wonders what its friends really call it. Cat nomenclature, as a matter of fact, is often clumsy and unoriginal, and has not reached the high level of ingenuity which one finds in the case of, say, toy dogs. Royalty provided at least two names for the cats on show: to wit “Princess Patricia” and “Tatiana.” Quite a number of the show cats have little toys in their pens. Gaily-coloured balls, feathers on the end of a piece of ribbon, a woolly dog-doll, a miniature Fuzzy-Wuzzy, and an elephant with spring trunk and tail are among the playthings for the pampered darlings of feline aristocracy.

SUCCESSFUL EXETER EXHIBITER Western Times, 12th January 1914
At the Southern Counties' Cat Show, held at the Royal Horticultural Hall, Westminster, January 8th and 9th, Miss Clarke, of Mont le Grand, was among the successful exhibitors. Her longhair Chinchilla kitten, "Don Fernando," won two firsts in classes of sixteen and seventeen, and besides several specials was awarded a silver challenge cup and silver medal as second best kitten in the show. In silver tabby longhairs, Miss Edith Clarke won first and championship with her adult female "Devon Dimpsey." "Lady May" and "Priscilla," kittens of her breeding, were awarded first and second in two classes, the former winning a silver challenge cup. Her young silver tabby male, "Devon Pixy," was recently sold to go to America at a good price. He had been a prize-winner at nine shows, and held three silver challenge cups and several medals.

CHAMPIONSHIP CAT SHOW Grantham Journal, 17th January 1914
At the Southern Counties’ Championship Cat Show, held at the Horticultural Hall, Westminster, on January 8th and 9th, “Romeo of Highgate,” the property of Mrs Arthur Hutchinson, was one of the prize-winners in the Blue Persian Class. This was the largest show on record, 866 entries being made.

[S.C.C.C. SHOW, LONDON] Leicester Journal, 23rd January 1914
One of the cats shown at the Grand Championship Cat Show had her fur cut and trimmed like a poodle’s.

WESTMINSTER CAT SHOW. A SPLENDID ARRAY OF EXHIBITS. Gentlewoman - Saturday 24 January 1914
Southern Counties Cat Club is doing for the domestic cat what the Kennel Club has done for the dog. The primary object the Club has undertaken is the improved breeding of the cat, that it may be more a thing of beauty and a household pleasure than it has hitherto been. There is much to be desired in this way, and the Club's contribution to the scheme is their annual Cat Show, held at the Royal Horticultural Hall, where there were 100 classes and upwards of 200 special prizes on offer. Entries totalled up to close on 900 which is a record for any cat show, and demonstrates in what a healthy state is the "fancy," and, judging by the capital "gate," the general public is also keenly interested. One of the most successful longhair exhibitors was Gertrude Lady Decies, who won no less than six championships, Sir Claude and Lady Alexander and the Hon. Mrs. Behrens taking the principal honours in shorthairs.

The feature of the show was undoubtedly the Blue longhairs, both as regards numbers and quality; it must have been a difficult task for the judge to select the winners where all were good. The best male was Mrs. Watson's Barry Blue, an extra fine specimen. Abyssinians had some typical exhibits. This charming variety will always be rare because the kittens are so difficult to rear in the early stage. They are the oldest known breed, and greatly resemble the Egyptian cats. The two colours predominating are silver and brown, the former being the more difficult to obtain. Abyssinians are very companionable and intelligent, and command good prices. Chinchillas, especially the females were numerous, and in the Black classes the judge created quite a sensation by withholding first prize from Champion Dirty Dick, an unbeaten cat who was shown in perfect condition. Siamese made a fine show; this breed is booming and has made tremendous strides of late; they are very faithful and intelligent creatures, and will follow like dogs. In Siam they are sacred, the belief in the Buddhist religion being that the souls of the Royal dead pass into cats; hence the powers that be in the Palace at Bangkok do not like them to be exported, and every temple has its sacred cat. Whites were about an average; Smokes are improving, the kitten class being especially good, numbering seventeen, and there was a big class of twelve orange male Tabbies, which was somewhat unusual. Chinchillas, Smoke and Blue kittens seem to be the most popular, and undoubtedly one of the most attractive features was Mrs. Bennett's two white kittens, Rokeles Callan and Rokeles Couthie, wonderfully pure in colour and with grand coats. The only Tortoiseshell-and-White shorthair male cat known , namely Lady Alexander's Champion Ballochmyle Bachelor, took a first and championship; another so-called appeared at the show, but he was not really the right colour, being merely a Tortoiseshell cat with white feet. The special prize for the best in the show, always a most coveted honour, fell to Mrs. Slingsby's Ch Rosette of Thorpe, a wonderful eight -year-old. queen in glorious coat and colouring. This is the first time this variety has secured this chief award, and is a great triumph, as the honour has generally gone to a Blue or a Chinchilla.

AWARD LIST.

[LONGHAIRS]

LONG-HAIR KITTENS.
BLACK, MALE OR FEMALE (3 to 9 months) – 1, Mrs. Fosbery (Eastbury Moirette); 2, Mrs. Cameron Shute (Black Magic); 3, Mrs. Fosbery (Eastbury Nora); r, Mrs. Yeates (Solambo); vhc, Mrs. H. Grogan (Shamah O'Slaney); c, Miss M. Roberts (Lady Black Fluff).
BLUE, MALE OR FEMALE (3 to 6 months) – 1, Miss R. Walford (Taffy of Roatb); 2, Mrs. F. H. Stevens (Abercrombie Bluebeard); 3, Mies R. Walford (David of Roath); r, Miss Barry (Bubbles Minor); vhc, Miss H. Lea (Ruckholt Donovan), Miss Barry (Fluff Major), Miss Colville (Eastbourne Starlight, Eastbourne Moonshine).
BLUE, FEMALE (3 to 6 months) – 1, Miss Harbor (Betsy Prig); 2, Miss Harbur (Little Dorrit); 3 . Mr. T. MacPhail (Shuna); r, Mrs. Watson Barry (Wee Scotch Lassie); vhc, Mrs. Bergman (Mistress Jean); hc, Mrs. Corner (Babette of Eversley).
BLUE, MALE (6 to 9 months) - 1. Mrs. G New (Osiris of Egypt); 2, Mrs. Norris (Kew Fairy King); 3, Miss Colville (Eastbourne Sunbeam); r, Miss Finchen (Min); vhc, Mrs. Smith (Peckham Pet); hc, Mrs. Shore.
BLUE, MALE (6 to 9 mouths), - 1, Mrs. Ryan (Veronica of Tilecote); 2, Mrs. Yeates (Princess Patricia); 3, Miss Gay (Lucretia); r, Miss H. Lea (Ruckholt Deidre); vhc, Mrs. S. A. Newman (Incents the Nursemaid); hc, Mrs. Singleton (Daisy Day Dream).
BLUE NOVICE -1, Miss Walford (Taffy of Roath); 2, Mrs. Norris (Kew Fairy King); 3, Mrs. Stevens (Abercrombie Bluebeard); r, Miss Walford (David of Roath); vhc, Mrs. Smith (Peckham Pet), Miss Lea (Ruckholt Deidre), Miss Gay (Lucretia), Mrs. Watson Barry (Wee Scotch Lassie).
BLUE, BREEDERS – 1,Miss Walford (Taffy of Roath); 2, Mrs. Norris (Kew Fairy King); 3, Mrs. Ryan (Veronica of Tilecoat); r, Mrs. Wingrove (Lady Winsome); vhc, Miss Lea (Ruckholt Donovan); hc, Miss Walford (David of Roath).
BLUE, BRACE – 1, Miss Harbur; 2, Miss Walford; 3, Mrs. Norris; r, Miss Colville; vhc, Miss Lea.
SMOKE – 1, Mrs. Singleton (Goblin); 2, Mrs. Snikin (Aldermoor Trot); 3, Mrs. Singleton (Dan Possun of the Cottage); r, Mrs. Singleton (Danny Darling of the Cottage); vhc, Mrs. Budge (Prideaux Mossy); hc, Mrs. Singleton (Pretty of the Cottage); r, Mrs. Singleton (Betty or the Cottage), Miss M. Small (Kismet).
SMOKE (6 to 9 months) – 1, Mrs. Brenton (Nigger Billie); 2, Mrs. Warschauer (Fifine); 3, Mrs. Beath (Chorish of Delamere); r, Mrs. Brereton (Dinah Mina Liza); vhc, Mrs. Singleton (Dodo of the Cottage); hc, Mrs. Wynn (Betty of Castlethorpe).
CHINCHILLA – 1, Miss Clarke (Don Fernando); 2, Mrs. Hopwood (Tetrach of Clarendon); 3, Miss Meeson (Lavender Duvals); r, Miss Meeson (Rosemary Duvals); vhc, Miss Clarke (Donna Sofia), Mrs. Head (Judith of the Heads), Miss Whatham (Halkyn Silver Renie); hc, Miss Whatham (Halkyn Silver Belle); c, Mrs. Slingsby (Silver Metora of Thorpe), Mrs. Wrenford (Dm of Clannaborough).
SILVER TABBY – 1, Miss Roberts (Lady May); 2, Miss Clarke (Priscilla); 3, Mrs. Gibson Fleming (Jeremy); vhc, Mrs. Fosbery (Banbury Angelo).
CH SS NOVICE – 1, Miss Clarke (Don Fernando); 2, Mrs. Warsehauer (Fifine); 3, Mrs. Hopwood (Silver Tetrach of Clarendon); r, Miss Meeson (Lavender Duvals); vhc,Mrs. Sinkin (Alderman Trot), Mrs. Singleton (Dan Possums of the Cottage); hc. Mrs. Fosbery (Eastbury Angelo).
CH. SS. BREEDERS – 1, Mrs. Warschauer (Fifine) 2, Mrs. Hopwood (Silver Tetrach of Clarendon); 3 Miss Meeson (Lavender Duvals); extra 3, Mrs. Sinkin (Aldermoor Trot); r, Miss Meeson (Rosemary Duvals); vhc, Miss Clarke (Donna Sofia), Mrs. Singleton (Dodo of the Cottage), Miss Whatham (Halkyn Silver Reine); hc, Miss. Whatham (Halkyn Silver Belle); c, Mrs. Slingsby (Silver Meteor of Thorpe).
BROWN TABBY – 1, Dr. Vlasto (Micky Too of Ramenham); 2, Dr. Vlasto (Jack of Ravenor); 3, Mrs. Hopwood (Mr. Brown of Clarendon); r, Mrs. Hopwood (Brownie of Clarendon); vhc, Miss Chamberlayne (Trixie of Ravenor).
ORANGE OR RED SELF – 1, Messrs. Brown and Wilson (Hampstead Firefly); 2, Mr. Stamp (Lonesome Lass); 3, Mrs. Squire (Red Fun); r, Mrs. Western (Wynnstay Fireball); vhc, Miss Pincher (Glad Eye), Mrs. Squire (Red Frolic).
CREAM – 1, Mrs. Hopwood (Miss Wily of Clarendon); 2, Miss Lee (Ruckholt Souvenir); 3, Mrs. Stephens (Rokeles One O); r, Hon. Mrs. Behrens (Swinton Yellow Jacket); vhc, Mr. Westll (My Boy Dick).
A.O.C. – 1, Mrs. Bennett (Rokeles Callan); 2, Mrs. (Rokeles Couthie); 3, Miss Hopwood (Miss of Clarendon); r, Miss Hill Shaw (Popham of Cademur); vhc, Mrs. Hodge (Snowy Earl).
NOVICE A.C. – 1, Mrs. Bennett (Rokeles Callan); 2, Mrs. Bennett (Rokeles Couthie); 3, Mrs. Dunmore (Gem of Falmouth); extra 3, Messrs. Brown and Wilson (Hampstead Firefly); r, Dr. Vlasto (Jack of Ravenor); vhc, Mrs. Grogan (Samah O'Slaney), Mrs. Squire (Red Fun), Mrs. Squire (Red Frolic), Mrs. Western (Wynnstay Fireball); hc,; Mrs. Kemp (Lonesome Lass).
BREEDERS – 1, Mrs. Bennett (Rokeles Callan); 2, Mrs. Bennett (Rokeles Couthie); 3, Messrs. Brown and Wilson (Hampstead Firefiy); r, Mrs. Brereton (Jim Tinker); vhc, Hon. Mrs. Behrens (Swinton Yellow Jacket), Miss Lea (Ruckholt Souvenir), Mrs. Squire (Bronzewing), Mrs. Western (Wynnstay Fireball).
BRACE – 1, Mrs. Bennett; 2, Mrs. Squire; 3, Miss Meeson; r, Mr. Cartwright; vhc, Mrs. Aubrey, Dr. Vlasto.
NEUTERS, BLUE LONGHAIR – 1, Miss Cheetham (Oaklands Stealaway); 2, Miss Cheetham (Oakland Sete); 3, Mrs. Hutchinson (Romeo of Highgate); extra 3, Miss Barclay (Sir Raymond of the Blue Clan); r, Mrs. Minns (Limit); vhc, Miss Crawford (Winchmore George), Mrs. Wingrove (Blue Satan), Miss Barclay (Sir Desmond of the Blue Clan).
TABBY A.C . -1, Mrs. Corner (Red Roy of Eversley); 2, Miss Ward (Tabby).
A.O.C. LONGHAIR – 1, Mrs Shakerby (Rapiensel); 2, Miss Banks (Scrooge); 3, Mrs. Corner (Buz of Eversley); r, Mrs. Bullmore (Black Boy of Falmouth); Ott, Corner (Tweedledum of Eversley).

[SHORTHAIRS]

A.V. SHORTHAIR – 1, Mrs. Ben (Bannockburn); 2, Mr. Oliver (Gainsboroogh Jacko); 3, Miss Hammond (Cherry); r, Miss Chamberlayne (Tibboo Tibbs); vhc, Mrs. Maxwell (Lemorna Fergus); hc, Miss Hammond (Chris).
SHORTHAIR (over 9 months) SIAMESE, MALE – 1, Mrs, Robinson (Tomkatapus); 2, Mrs Meredith (Sun); 3, Mrs. Thomas (Sunny Chief); r, Mrs. Thomas (Prince Sont); vhc, Mrs. Hume-Barker (Tommy Atkins).
SIAMESE, FEMALE – 1, Mrs. Musgrave Hepworth (Winkie Maysie); 2, Mrs. Maturin (Southampton Bankok Belle); 3, Mrs. Maturin (Southampton Kio Tah); r, Mrs. Meredith (Moon); vhc, Mrs. Hume-Barker (Carly Kate); hc, Mrs. Hume-Barker (Rusaka).
SIAMESE LIMIT – 1, Mrs. Robinson (Tomkatapus); 2, Mrs. Maturin (Southampton Belle); 3, Mrs. Meredith (Sun); r, Mrs. Thomas (Sunny Chief); vhc, Mrs. Meredith (Moon); hc, Mrs. Maturin (Southampton Michmongarna), Mrs. O. Barker (Curly Kate).
ABYSSINIAN – 1, Mrs. Carew-Cox (Adis Ababa);2, Mrs. Clark (Ch Ras Dashan); 3, Mrs. Nelson (Sparks); r, Mrs. Carew-Cox (Ch. Ouisero Tatow).
MANX, MALE – 1, 2, and 3, Sir Claud Alexander (Humpty Dumpty of Ballochmyle, Weybourne Johnny Dumps. Weybourne Smiler Bunn); r, Miss Samuel (Boygyms Best Won); vhc. Mrs Head (Weybourne Benjamin); hc, Miss Samuel (Little Whiskers).
MANX FEMALE – 1, Miss Gibbons (Holborn Queen); 2, Miss Hill-Shaw (Nancy Veln); 3, Mrs Head (Weybourne Taffy); r, Miss Gibbons (Neuweld Queen); vhc, Miss Samuel (Ch Miss Solarite).
BLUE FOREIGN TYPE – 1, Mrs Livesay (Chort); 2, Mrs. Carew-Cox (Meeka); 3, Mrs. Livesay (Peruski); r, Mrs. Harpur (Tatiana of Plaicy); vhc, Mrs. Carew-Cox (Imandra); hc, Mrs Livesay (Savonka).
BLUE BRITISH TYPE – 1, Hon. Mrs. Behrens (Ch Wynnstay Lupin); 2, Mrs. Carew-Cox (Prince Pluto); 3, Lady Alexander (Ballochmyle Thunderer).
WHITE MALE – 1, Lady Decies (Ch Fulmer Dreamy Cutbarth); 2, Lady Alexander (Ballochmyle Billie Bump); 3, Lady Alexander (Ballochmyle Blue-Eyed Don) r, Hon. Mrs, Behrens (Ch Swinton North Star).
WHITE FEMALE – 1, Lady Alexander (Weybourne Polly); 2 Hon. Mrs. Behrens (Swinton Stella); 3, Mrs. Nelson (Snowball).
RED TABBY MALE – 1, Mrs, Caygill (Red Plum); 2, Lady Decies (Ch Fulmer Red Jacket); 3, Lady Alexander (Red Hay); r, Mrs. Western (Wynnstay Firebrand); vhc, Mrs. Cook; hc, Miss Rew.
RED TBBY FEMALE – 1, Lady Alexander (Ballochmyle Goldina); 2, Mr. Caygill (Osborne Bella); 3, Lady Decies (Fulmer Ruby).
BROWN TABBY – 1, Lady Alexander (Ballochmyle Brown Bump).
SILVER TABBY – 1, Mrs. Shore (Daybreak); 2, Lady Alexander (Silver Grill); 3, Mrs Downes-Martin (Lady Edwina of Avonmouth).
TORTOISESHELL – 1, Mrs. Fosbery (Ch Fortune's Favourite or Eastbury); 2, Lady Alexander (Ballochmyle Turtle Bunch) : 4, Miss MacDowall (Tassie); r, Mrs. Maxwell (Lamorna Gilliflower); vhc, Mr. Oliver (Gainsborough Rosalise).
TORTOISE-AND-WHITE, MALE – 1, Lady Alexander (Ch Ballochmyle Bachelor); 2, Dr. Doncaster (William the Conqueror).
TORTOISE-AND-WHITE, FEMALE – 1, Mr. J. Reed (Sweet Honeysuckle); 2, Lady Alexander (Ballochmle Breeze); 3, Lady Alexander (Ballochmyle Brocade); r, Mr. J. Reid (Flower of Fashion); vhc, Mrs Western (Brilliance).
CREAM MALE – 1, Lady Alexander (Ballochmyle Cream Jug).
CREAM FEMALE – 1and 2, Lady Alexander (Ballochmyle Lodo and Ballochmyle Strawberry Cream).
BLACK – 1, Lady Decies (Fulmer Negress); 2, Miss Leigh (Dundonne Sparrow Johnston); 3, Mr. Reid (Brilliant Star); r, Lady Alexander (Ch Ballochmyle Blackmaster); vhc Mrs Maxwell (Lamorna), Mrs. Peter; hc. Mrs. Yeates (Tum Tum), Mrs. Western (Ch. Wynnstay Raven).
BREEDERS – 1, Mr. Caygill (Red Plum); 2, Mrs. Meredith (Moon); 3, Mr. Reid (Brilliant Star); vhc, Mrs. Robinson (Tomkatapus), Miss Rew (Dandelion), Mrs. Downes-Martin (Lady Edwina of Avonmouth), Miss Samuel (Boygym's Best Won), Mrs. Western (Wynnstay Brilliance); hc, Mrs. Hume-Barker (Curly Kate), Mrs. Barker (Oddity); c, Miss Meridith (Star).
UNDERGRADUATE – 1, Mrs. Musgrove Hepworth (Winkie Maysie); 2, Mrs. Maturin (Southampton Bankok Belle); 3, Mrs. Downes-Martin (Lord Avonmouth); r, Mrs. Maxwell (Lamorna Gilliflower); vhc Mr. Oliver (Gainsborough Amelia); hc Miss Rew (Dandelion), Mrs Hume-Barker (Curly Kate), Mrs. Hume Barker (Oddity).

SHORTHAIR KITTENS.
ENGLISH A.C. – 1, Mr. Reid (Flower of Fame); 2, Mrs. Downes-Martin (Lady Beauty of Avonmouth); 3, Hon. Mrs. Behrens (Swinton Heather Blossom); r, Mrs. Downes-Martin (Princess Barrie of Avonmouth); vhc, Mrs. Western (Wynnstay Ravenette); hc, Mrs. Cook (Horfield Tangerine); c, Miss Pearson (Silverina).
FOREIGN A.C.-1, Mrs. Carew-Cox (Rlghtaway); 2. Mrs. Scott' Russell (Kuching Rahman); 3, Mr. Shakespear (Burnham Stella); Mrs. Scott-Russell (Kuching Remo); vhc, Mrs. Head (Pickles of the Heads), Mr. Shakespear (Burnham Daffodil), Mrs. Meredith (Comfort).
NOVICE A.V.-1, Mr. Reid (Flower of Fame); 2, Mrs. Thomas (Squaw): 3, Mr. Western (Wynnstay Ravenette); r, Mrs. Meredith (Comfort); vhc, Mrs. Carew-Cox (Rightaway), Mrs. Meredith (Home); hc, Mr. Shakespeu (Burnham Daffodil), Mr. Shakespear (Burnham Astor).
NOVICE EXHIBITOR’S CLASS, CAT OR KITTEN – 1, Mrs. Musgrove Hepworth (Winkle Maysie); 2, Mrs. Hill (Ixion); 3, Mrs. Squire (Red Frolic); r, Mrs . Bullmore (Bee Bee of Falmouth); vhc, Mrs. Squire (Red Fun, Mons. Gougou, Dick Turpin); hc Mrs. Smith (Peckham Pet).
SELLING CLASS - 1, Mrs. Clymo (Bright Eye); 2, Mrs. Brereton (Jim Tinker); extra 2, Lady Dales (Fulmer Rockweed); 3, Mr. Shakespear (Burnham Stella), extra 3, Hon. Mrs. Behrens (Swinton Heather Blossom); vhc, Mrs. Stephens (Rokeles One O), Miss Lea (Ruckholt Orates), Miss Sewell (Kiscomyn), Mrs. Bouth (Doodles), Mrs. Maturin (Southampton Judy).
MEMBERS’ CLASSES
BLUE, ADULT - 2 and 3, Miss Cheetham (Ch Oaklands Sceptre, Ch. Oaklands Steadfast, Ch Oaklands Sheila); r, Mrs. Stephen (Tom Thumb of Hyver); vhc, Mrs. Slingsby (Sundog of Thorpe); hc, Mrs. Stephen and Miss Wilde (Gaddesden Blue Betty of Hyver); c, Mrs. Ryan (Lupin of Tilecoat).
BLUE KITTEN – 1, Mrs. New (Osiris of Egypt); 2, Miss Walford (Taffy of Roath); 3, Mrs. Norris (Kew Fairy); r, Miss Walford (David of Roath); vhc, Mrs. Bouth (Dimples of Delamere).
CHIN. SS, ADULT- 1, Lady Decies (Fulmer Don Silverando); 2, Mr. Leycester (Toft Hall Alma); 3, Mrs. Slingsby (Ch Silver Comet of Thorpe); r, Mrs. James (Ch. Bakewell Javelin); vhc, Mrs. Singleton (Danny of the Cottage), Lady Decies (Fulmer Rockweed); hc, Miss Ramage (Silver Moon).
CHIN. S.S. (3 to 9 months) – 1, Mrs. Hopwood (Silver Tetrach of Clarendon); 2, Miss Clark (Priscilla); 3, Meeson (Lavender Duval); extra 3, Mrs. Sinkins (Aldermoor Trot); r, Miss Swanston (Greedy); vhc, Mrs. Head (Judith of the Heads), Mrs.Whatham (Halkyn Silver Renie); hc, Mrs. Singleton (Dodo of the Cottage); c, Mrs. Slingsby (Silver Meteora of Thorpe).
A.O.C., ADULT – 1, Mrs. Slingsby (Ch. Rosette of Thorpe); 2, Mrs. Western (Ch Eden Rufus); 3, Lady Decies (Ch Fulmer Remus); vhc, Lady Decies (Ch Fulmer); r, Mrs Slingsby (Ch. Brayford Victory of Thorpe), B. Currie (The Rake of Minley), Mr. Powell (Stanhope Jewel).
A.O.C. (3 to 9 months) – 1, Mrs. Bennett (Rokeles Callan); 2, Mrs. Bennett (Rokeles Couthie); 3, Mrs. Squire (Red Fun) r, Mrs. Western (Wynnstay Fireball); sic, Mrs. Cameron Shute (Black Magic); hc, Mrs. Squire (Red Frolic).
SHORTHAIR A.V. ADULT – 1, Mrs. Shore (Daybreak); 2, Lady Decks (Fulmer Negress); 3, Mrs. Meredith (Moon); r, Mrs. Downes-Martin (Lady Edwina of Avonmouth); vhc, Miss Samuel (Boygyms Best Won); hc, Mrs. Meredith (Sun); r, Mrs. Meredith (Star).
A.V. KITTENS – 1, Mrs. Downes-Martin (Lady Beauty of Avonmouth); 2, Mrs. Western (Wynnstay Ravenette) 3, Mrs. Meredith (Comfort) r, Mrs. Carew-Cox (Rightaway); vhc, Mrs. Meredith (Home).

NEUTERS A.C., LONG OR SHORT HAIR - 1, Miss Cheetham (Oaklands Stealaway); 2, Mrs. Corner (Tweedledum of Eversley); 3, Miss Chamberlayne (Tibboo Tibbs); r, Miss Cbeetham (Oakland. Sete); vhc, Mrs. Hutchinson (Romeo of Highgate), Mrs. Maxwell (Lamorna Fergus), Mrs. Corner (Red Boy of Eversley), Mrs. Corner (Buz of Eversley).

WORKING PEOPLE’S CLASSES – 1, Mrs. Palmer (Clifton Scamp); 2, Mrs. Palmer (Clifton Roger); 3, Miss Stephen (Pansy); r, Mrs. Palmer (Clifton Rollie); vhc, Miss Lewis (Babs); hc, Mrs Girling (Betty); c, Mrs. Ingram (Flinks).
SHORTHAIRS – 1, Mr. T. Ansill (Gipsy); 2, Mr. R. Kuhnel; 3, Mr. Hunter (Kate); r, Mr. Pickering (Ryedale Boy); vhc, Mr. Wale (Snowball); hc, Mr. Hoare (Scamp); c, Miss Lewis (Stripes).
NEUTER – 1, Mrs. Doughty (Prince); 2, Mrs. Avery (Gaddesden Beauty); 3, Mr. Hoare (Tabby Boy); vhc, Miss Jay (Ashley Abbott); hc, Mrs Palmer (Clifton Septimo); r, Miss Bolle (Dick).

1914 NORTHERN COUNTIES (HARROGATE) CAT SHOW

CHAMPIONSHIP CATS. FINE SHOW AT NORTHERN COUNTIES’ EXHIBITION. Leeds Mercury, 30th January 1914
The Northern Counties’ Cat Club promoted their annual show at Harrogate yesterday with great success. About 186 cats were benched, in sixty-one classes, and these included most of the champion cats in the North. The premier award for the best cat in the show was taken by Mrs. Slingsby, of Thorpe Underwood Hall, York, with the pearl chinchilla Silver Comet of Thorpe, which has won seven championships, and was the admiration of all present. Mrs. Slingsby also won the premier award given by the Chinchilla and Silver Society with the same cat. This lady took the Southern Counties’ Cat Club gold medal for best stud cat with [Silver] Comet of Thorpe, and took the breeders' first in the blue adult long-hairs class.

The Hon. Mrs. Clive Behrens, of Swinton Grange, Malton, gained premier award for the best short-haired cat in the show with Wynnstay Lupin, which is a blue Russian of good level colour, although it was thought that but for showing temper when being judged, Lady Gertrude Decies’s Fulmer Dreamy Cutbarth would have run the winner very closely, if not actually getting the award. Wynnstay Lupin also won its owner the British Blue Cup given by the Short-haired Cat Society. Messrs. Brown and Wilson, Newcastle, took the award for the best kitten in the show with a youngster of a rich colour [red tabby]. The sire of this kitten, Eden Rufus, shown by Mrs. F. W. Western, of Bedfordshire, was an easy first in the red tabby class, this cat having already taken seven championships. The best short-haired kitten in the show was declared to be Bit of Fame, shown by Mr. James Reid, of Glasgow.

NORTHERN COUNTIES CAT SHOW AT HARROGATE. Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 30th January 1914
The Northern Counties Cat Club, after their last show at Doncaster, returned yesterday to Harrogate, and held a championship show in the Royal Spa Rooms. The entries, which reached 360, were an increase on the Doncaster Show, and many of the winners at the Crystal Palace and the Westminster Shows were on exhibition and repeated their previous successes. Mr. T. B. Mason presided at the opening, and was supported by the Mayor and Mayoress of Harrogate (Alderman and Mrs. J. Sheffield), Mrs, Slingsby (Thorpe Underwood Hall), president, and others. In addition to the ordinary prize-list there were 30 cups and 110 special prizes. Mrs. Slingsby’s Chinchilla male Persian, Silver Comet of Thorpe, a long-haired cat in the pink of condition, was adjudged the best in the show, and also captured several other first prizes. Miss G. Cheetham’s (Brighouse) blue Persian, Oakland’s Steadfast, was a strong runner-up. Messrs Brown and Wilson (Newcastle) won the award for the best kitten with their orange tabby female, shortness of face and neatness of ears being the winning features. Other prize-winners included the Hon. Mrs. Clive Behrens (Malton), Mrs. R. Fisher-White (Highgate), Allen Watson (Idle), L. Atkinson (Manningham), Mrs. Yeates (London), Mrs. F. W. Western (Sandy), Mrs. H. Cook (Bidefoid), Miss H. Naylor (Baildon), Mrs. A. P. James (Bristol), Mrs Sinkins (Southampton), Mrs. Brereton (Hollinwood), Lady Decies (Sunningdale), Mrs. M. E. Spofforth (Birmingham), Miss E. A. Watham (Sefton Park), Mrs. E.E. Lewis (Doncaster), Mrs, Heggie (Hamilton. N. B.). Mrs. E. K. Mann (Wombwell), Mrs. Aubrey (Worcester), J. Reid (Glasgow), Dr. Prior (Heckmondwike), G. J. Caygill (Middlesbrough). Mrs. V. R. Head (Knowle), Messrs. Kuhnel and Hindle (Leeds), W. Bex (Richmond. Surrey), and A. Anderson (Malton). The judges were Mr. T. J. Ambrose, Miss W. Beal, Mr. T. B. Mason, and Miss McNish.

1914 GLASGOW KENNEL CLUB SHOW

GLASGOW KENNEL CLUB. ANNUAL SHOW. The Scotsman, 4th March 1914
The annual show of the Glasgow Kennel Club was held in the Exhibition Hall, Glasgow, yesterday. There was a considerable increase in the number of entries over last year . . . 190 cats . . . the cats showed an increase of 40 over last year . . . The principal prizewinners in the section for cats were:- Mrs Slingsby, Underwood Hall, Yorks; Mr George Barclay, Shettleston; Messrs McNish, West Kilbride; the Hon Mrs Maitland, Thirlestane Castle; the Hon Mrs C. Behrens, Yorkshire; Mrs W. Faulds, Lanark; Messrs Brown and Wilson, Newcastle; Mr A. McCowatt, Glasgow; Mrs D. J. Bruce, Cupar; Mrs Heggie, Hamilton; Mrs Western, Bedfordhire; Miss Stevenson; Mrs A. Mair, Ballochmyle; mr W.L. Brown, Durham; Miss Hepburn, Pollokshaws; mr T. McPhail, Dirleton; Mrs Strong, Carlisle; Miss E. Samuel, London; Mrs Reay, Carlisle; Mr Jas. Reid, Crossmyloof; Mr G.J. Caygill, Middlesbrough; Mrs Smeaton, Cathcart; Mrs Proud, Bishop Auckland; Mrs A. Macdonald, Tollcross.
Special prizes were awarded thus:
Slingsby Challenge Trophy and “Good Intent” Trophy for best longhair blue female and best longhair blue male or female respectively – Messrs McNish.
The Money Cup for best pair of kittens – Mrs Macdonald.
The “Mark Anthony” for best longhair male – Mrs Slingsby.
Ballochmyle Cup for best Manx – Miss Samuel.

PRIZE DOGS AND CATS. INTERESTING SHOW IN GLASGOW ZOO BUILDINGS Daily Record, 4th March 1914
A joint-show under the auspices of Glasgow Kennel Club and Glasgow Cat Club was held in the Zoo Buildings yesterday . . .
LONG HAIR SECTION.
Blue male adult- 1 and 2, Mrs. Slingsby, Underwood Hail, York; 3, George Barclay, West Bank Terrace, Shettleston.
Blue female adult —Messrs. McNish, West Kilbride.
Blue junior, under two years, male or female —1, 2 and 3, Mrs. Slingsby.
Blue kitten, male, under nine months – 1. Mrs A. Mair, Ballochmyle; 2, J. Richardson. Colinsburgh, Fife; 3, The Hon. Mrs. Maitland, Thirlestane Castle.
White adult, male or female —1, Mrs. Faulds, Kirkmuirhill, Lanark; 2, The Hon Mrs. C. Behrens Yorkshire; 3, Mrs. J. S. Whyte. Albert Road, Langside.
Black Adult, male or female —1, Mr. A. McCowatt, 6 Blvthswood Square; 2, Mrs. Power, Carlisle; 3, Mrs. J. Cross, 80 Graeme Street, City.

SHORT-HAIR SECTION.
Manx, male or female, adult - 1 and 2, Miss E. Samuel, London.
Siamese, male or female, adult —Mrs. Reay, Carlisle.
Black, male or female, adult —1, 2 and 3, Mr. James Reid, 65 Seamore Street, Crossmyloof.
Blue male or female, adult —1, James Reid; 2 and 3, A. Campbell, 217 Clarkston Road, Cathcart.
White, male or female, adult — Hon. Mrs. Behrens.

GLASGOW DOG AND CAT SHOW. Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 4th March 1914
The annual exhibition of the Glasgow Kennel Club and the Scottish Cat Club was held yesterday in Glasgow. Entries were received from all parts of the country, and comprised 1,450 dogs and 190 cats. Among the latter as many as 16 were sent by Mrs Slingsby, Underwood Hall, York . . . cats leading prize winners were Mrs. Slingsby, York; the Hon. Mrs C. Behrens; Mrs Power, Carlisle; Messrs Brown and Wilson, Newcastle; Miss Cowan, Carlisle; Mrs Strong, Carlisle; W.L. Brown, Durham; Mrs Reay, Carlisle; G.J. Caygill, Middlesbrough; and Mrs Proud, Bishops Auckland.

GLASGOW DOG AND CAT SHOW. LOCAL WINNERS. Carlisle Journal, 6th March 1914
The annual exhibition of the Glasgow Kennel Club and the Scottish Cag Club was held on Tuesday in Glasgow. Entries were received from all parts of the country, and comprised 1,450 dogs and 190 cats. [. . . ] With cats leading prize winners were Mrs. Power, Miss Cowan, Mrs. Strong, and Mrs. Reay, all of Carlisle.

1914 RICHMOND DOG AND CAT SHOW

ARISTOCRATIC CATS. Dundee Courier, 9th July 1914
There was quite few thousand pounds' worth of cat at the Richmond Cat Show yesterday (writes a correspondent), but after being snubbed by half dozen beauties who knew their value to the last hair, I came to the conclusion that I would give my own thieving, poaching reprobate of common black cat another chance. For sheer self-possession commend me to the show cat. Boredom, and a vast contempt for all humans, from the judge downward, is written all over him; and I believe that some of them have been so bred out of all cat sense that they would not know what to do with a mouse if one was given to them. The common cats, when they are admitted to a corner of a cat show, are much more entertained, and entertaining, than the aristocratic blues and chinchillas, whose toilettes have to be made a dozen times a day.

ANNUAL SHOW ON THE ATHLETIC GROUNDS. THE CAT SHOW. Richmond Herald, 11th July 1914
A show for cats was also held in conjunction with the show, and the pussies in their big marquee had many admirers. They represented the very aristocracy of their presented species, though here and there, there was an exhibit which could not lay claim to any pedigree at all. The local awards were:-
Mrs. S. Young. of Queen's-road, Teddington, placed reserve in silver tabby class (female) with Billy.
Mrs. Simner, of Isleworth. v.h.c. for Buss in tortoiseshells. Buss also received third prize in veterans' class.
Miss Poyer, of Hampton Hill, h.c. for Ruff in neuter class (any colour).
Master G. S. Sedgwick, of Gunnersbury, v.h.c. for litter in class for long-hair litters (blue).
Miss Prime, of Beverley-road, Barnes, third for litter of chinchillas.
Miss M. Wilson, of Sheen-road, Richmond, v.h.c. for Bubbles in variety class.

[RICHMOND SHOW] Middlesex Chronicle, 11th July 1914
At the cat show, held in conjunction with the annual dog show, at Richmond on Tuesday, Mrs. Simner, of Woodland House, the Woodlands, was very highly commended for her “Buss” in the tortoiseshell long-hair, and third veteran, over three years, class; secured a second for “Tiger of Isleworth” in the red, male, tabby, short hair, class; and was very highly commended in the any variety, short hair, cat or kitten, including neuter, class.

1914 CAMBRIDGE MAMMOTH SHOW

CAMBRIDGE MAMMOTH SHOW Suffolk and Essex Free Press, 15th July 1914
Cambridge Mammoth Show, Bank Holiday, Aug 3, 1914. Great Dog and Cat Shows.

THE MAMMOTH SHOW Cambridge Independent Press, 31st July 1914
“Bigger than ever.” This phase applied to the forthcoming Cambridge Mammoth Show does not belie the facts . . . Any interesting exhibit, but not in competition, will be the wild fishing leopard cat, caught in the jungle in Burmah. This animal is kindly loaned by Mr Scott Wilson, who imported i. This cat is said to be the only specimen of its kind in England.

CAMBRIDGE MAMMOTH SHOW Cambridge Independent Press, 7th August 1914
Cats. Judge: Mr T.B. Mason. Cars are always a noted feature in connection with this exhibition. The entry this year, though small, was a little in excess of what it has been for several years past. About thirty cats were shown, most being entered for several classes. The quality was of exceptionally high merit. The adults, especially the long-hairs, were a very fine lot, but owing to the summer season were very much out of coat. The short-hairs had not suffered like the long-hairs in this respect, and were very excellent exhibits. It is worthy of special remark that a kitten, a short-hair orange-tabby kitten, won the silver challenge cup for the best exhibit in the Show, the owner being Mrs F.W. Western, of Sandy. Mrs Western won many other prizes. It appears it is no good wanting show cats; Mrs Western has got them all. The judge, Mr Mason, said the champion was one of the best orange-tabby kittens he had ever seen. The colour was an orange ground, coloured with markings, including those on face, head, legs, four rings round the breast, and rings round the tail, and the eyes were rich, deep-coloured orange, the best and deepest eyes, the judge declared, he had ever seen.
Long-hair adult – 1 and 3, Mrs F.W. Western, Sandy; 2, Mrs P. Williams, Shrewsbury
Long-hair kitten, under 6 months – 1 and 3, Mrs F.W. Western; 2, Miss J.M. Disher, new Barnet.
Long-hair novice, any age – 1, Mrs P. Williams; 2, Mrs F.W. Western; 3, mrs Stephen, Barnet.
Short-hair adult – 1 and 3, Mrs Carew-Cox, Croydon; 2, Mrs F.W. Western.
Short-hair kitten – 1, Mrs F.W. Western; 2, Dr A. Aylon, Halesworth.
Short-hair novice – 1 and 2, Mrs F.W. Western; 3, Mrs Carew-Cox.
Neuter class – 1, Mrs Bairstow, Cambridge;2, Miss G. Woolard, Stevenage; 3, Mrs A.A. Cometford, Caston.

MEMBERS’ CLASSES
Long-hair, adult – 1 and 3, Mrs F.W. Western; 2, Mrs Percy Williams.
Long-hair, kitten – 1 and 3, Mrs F.W. Western; 2, Miss J.M. Fisher.
Short-hair adult – 1, Mrs Carew-Cox; 2, Mrs F.W. Western.
Novice class – 1 and 3, Mrs F.W. Western; 2, Mrs Percy Williams.

MEMBERS’ SPECIALS
Silver challenge cup for best in show – Mrs F.W. Western.
Cup for best in show of opposite coat to challenge cup winner – Mrs F.W. Western.
Best Long-hair – Mrs F.W. Western.
Best Short-hair – Mrs P. Williams.
Best Novice – Mrs F.W. Western.
Best Neuter – Mrs Bairstow.
Best Reserve Adult – Mrs Stephen.
Best Reserve Kitten – Mrs M.A. Hull.
Best Kitten by a Cambs. resident (member) – Mrs Bairstow.
Best Brown Abyssinian female – Mrs Carew-Cox.

1914 GRAND PATRIOTIC CAT SHOW (LONDON)

[GRAND PATRIOTIC CAT SHOW] AN APPEAL TO CAT LOVERS. Hampstead News, 29th October 1914
The hon. treasurer of the coming Patriotic Cat Shaw writes:-
Will those of your readers who are lovers of animals help us in our efforts to make the Grand Patriotic Cat Show, which is to be held at the Wellington Hall, 1 Finchley-road, on Thursday. November 5th, a success. All the profits of the Show are to be devoted to the Red Cross Society and the St. John's Ambulance Association, and it is hoped that cat lovers in all parts of the country will unite to make the show one of the largest and most successful that has ever been held. All the most beautiful specimens of the feline race, from all parts of England, Scotland, and Ireland will meet at the Wellington Hall on Nov. 5th to compete for the much-coveted championships and honours of Catdom. Every kind and variety of cat will be represented, from the dear old fireside English tabby to the handsome red, white, or blue Persians; the dainty Chinchilla, with his deep emerald green eyes; the regal Siamese (one of the quaintest and most attractive in disposition of all his kind), the Abyssinian. the Manx, and every other type, colour and variety of cat will be amongst the number. Many of the prize-winning cats and kittens will be sold for the benefit of the War Funds, and those in search of a beautiful kitten as a pet, or to give away as a Christmas present, will do well to avail themselves of this opportunity of getting what they want, and at the same time of helping the noble work which the Red Cross Society and the St. John's Ambulance Association are doing for our troops. We earnestly appeal to all cat lovers to help us. Tickets of admission. 1/- each, may be obtained from Mrs. New, 41 St. John's Wood Park.

[GRAND PATRIOTIC CAT SHOW] Hampstead News, 12th November 1914
Wellington Hall, Finchley-road, presented a unique sight on Thursday, when the grand patriotic cat show was held. There were 580 entries, and the cats were most comfortably housed in pens, though it was evident that many of them resented being penned up. But they were objects of admiration, and those of them who responded to the visitors' coaxing received a great deal of petting. The cats, which came from all parts of England, Ireland, and Scotland, and not only included every variety, but the most beautiful specimens of the feline race.

Mrs. Stephen (hon. treasurer), of Hyver Hall, Barnet, originated the show, not only in aid of the Funds, but also to give an opportunity for breeders to transact business, the war having adversely affected the trade.. She herself exhibited a number of cats which included “blues" and “chinchillas,” the former were most beautiful specimens of the breed and possessed peculiarly beautiful eyes. The special prize for the “Best in Show” was won by Master Currie's beautiful white queen “Minley White Violet',” the same cat carrying off the silver inkstand offered by Lady Miller for the Best Novice. Mrs. New (of St. John's Wood-park) won the first prize and championship in chinchilla (female) cats, with a very fine queen shown in a perfect coat and condition. Among the most successful exhibitors were the Hon. Mrs. Clive Behrens, Mrs. Sinkins, Mrs. Slingsby, Mrs. Western, Miss Clements, Miss Fisher, and Mrs. Bennet.

Unfortunately, very few of the cats or kittens were sold, although many of the prize winners were offered at very tempting prices. The show was crowded with visitors, and though it is impossible at this early date, owing to outstanding accounts, to mention the figures, it is hoped that a substantial sum will be handed over to the Red Cross Society. The gate money alone amounted to over £26.

Mrs. Millar acted as hon. secretary, and gave valuable assistance in organizing the show, and Messrs. T. B. Mason, Watson, and Norris acted as judges. Anyone wishing to buy a really first-class cat or kitten at a merely nominal price, and will write to Mrs. Stephen, Hyver Hall, Barnet, she will put them into communication with breeders and owners of prize cats and kittens.

1914 NATIONAL CAT SHOW (LONDON)

The Crystal Palace was being used as a naval training establishment, so the National cat Show had to re-locate.

NATIONAL CAT SHOW. London Evening Standard, 16th December 1914
Three hundred cats of all breeds and varieties were penned yesterday at the Camberwell Baths, when the National Cat Club held their twenty-eighth annual championship show in aid of the Red Cross Society. Gertrude Lady Denies, the president, opened the show. The principal awards were:-
Long-haired, Male: Mrs. Stephen's Tome of Hyver, 1; Mrs. Stephen's Derry of Hyver, 2; Mrs. Stevens' Amercombe Bluebeard, 3.
Long-haired, Female: Miss Fisher's Princess Patricia of Hadley, 1; Mrs. Slingsby's Mantilla of Thorpe, 2; Mrs. Kinsman's Cymrie Queen of Treforest, 3.
Chinchilla, Male: Mrs. Simkin's Aldemor Jamie, 1; Miss Messon’s Lord Don Duvals, 2; Mrs. Stephen's Silver King, 3.
Chinchilla, Female: Mrs. Wilson's Colleen of Arrandale, 1; Miss Adam's Donna Catarina, 2; Gertrude Lady Decies’ Lady Silver Petal, 3.
Siamese, Male: Mrs. Meredith's Ichinglass, 1; Mrs. Thomas's Prince Souti, 2; Mrs. Russell's Benda Hera, 3.
Siamese, Female: Mrs. Barker's Oddity, 1; Mrs. Barker's Rusaka, 2; Hon. Mrs. Behrens’ Swinton Kittewits, 3.
Abyssinians, Male or Female: Mrs. Nelson's Sparks, 1; Mrs. Clark's Ras Dashan, 2; Mrs. Nelson's Malden Stranger, 3.

LOCAL SUCCESSES AT THE NATIONAL CAT SHOW, LONDON. Hull Daily Mail, 18th December 1914
Among the most successful exhibitors at the above show, held in aid of the Red Cross Society, was Mrs J. Hatfield, Elloughton, Brough, who took challenge cup, first, and six special (open all England Class), with the lovely cream Persian that gained the Ferens Silver Cup at East Hull Show on November 21st. The same exhibitor also gained second and third in same class with a brother and sister to above. The mother of the above exhibit has won over forty prizes, including two All England championships.

[CRYSTAL PALACE SHOW] Pontypridd Observer, 26th December 1914
Mrs. Kinsman, Treforest, appears to be doing well in her breeding of Persian cats and kittens. At the National Cats' Club Show held last week (known as the Crystal Palace Show), one of her Blue Persian Queens won a first prize in a class of 17 entries and was placed third in the Open Championship Class. Other exhibits, including a Royal Siamese Cat, were also favourably placed.

1914 REGIONAL CAT SHOWS

FANCIERS’ SHOW Western Times, 2nd January 1914
The sixteenth annual show of the Bovey Tracey Fanciers’ Society, held in the Town Hall, Bovey, on Friday . . . [Cat judge – Mr H.H. Wills, Devonport]
Cats, Long hair – 1, Mrs A. Mitchell; 2, W. Wallen; 3, Mrs Murrie.
Short hair – 1, Mrs A. J. Bowler; 2, Mardon Bros; 3, P.G. Winsor.

LEADHILLS POULTRY SHOW Dumfries and Galloway Standard, 3rd January 1914
[Cat judge – Messrs T. and J. Stobbs] Cat – 1, James Moffat; 2, Ella Adamson; 3, Wm. Cameron.

SUCCESSFUL FANCIERS’ SHOW Taunton Courier, and Western Advertiser, 14th January 1914
The Bridgwater Dog, Poultry, Pigeon and Cage-Bird Association held their seventeenth annual open show on Wednesday and Thursday at the Skating Rink, St. Mary Street . . . the quality of the exhibits of poultry, pigeons, cage-birds and cats reached a very high standard. [Cat judge – Mr S.R. Lench]
Cat, long hair, any variety – 2, L.T. Heord, Bridgwater; 3, Mrs Cornish; r, C. Kingston, Bridgwater.
Cat, short hair, any variety – 3, Mrs J. Moyle, Lulverton; r, R.A.G. Hutchings, Bridgwater.

GUERNSEY CAT CLUB SHOW Jersey Evening Post, 17th January 1914
At the above show held last Wednesday the following local exhibitors were successful:- H.J. Jennings, 1st in long hair male cats; E.W. Brown, 1st and special for long hair female cats. There were only two competitors from Jersey.

MONIAIVE POULTRY SHOW. A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION. Dumfries and Galloway Standard, 21st January 1914
The fourth annual open show of poultry, pigeons, cage birds, cats and rabbits, under the auspices the Glencairn, Tynron, and Dunscore Fanciers’ Association, was held in the Public Hall, Montane, Saturday last. . . [Cat judge - Mr McMillan, Dumfries]
Cat, any variety, rough – 1, Miss M. Davidson, Moniaive; 2, Charles Tait, Moniaive; 3, J. Conchie, Moniaive.
Cat, any variety, smooth – 1, M. Moon, George Hotel; 2, Miss Moon, George Hotel; 3, H. Patrick, jun., Twomerkland, Mill.

BANBURY POULTRY SOCIETY Banbury Advertiser, 29th January 1914#
Banbury Poultry Society. President: The Rev. Canon Porter. The twenty-fifth Annual Exhibition will be held, under distinguished local patronage, of Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits, Cats, Cavies, and Cage Birds, in the Cadbury Memorial Hall, on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 10th & 11th, 1914. Local entries close February 2nd.

BANBURY POULTRY SHOW. Banbury Advertiser, 12th February 1914
For quarter of a century the Banbury Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbit, Cat, and Cage Bird Society has been in existence, and the officers and committee are to be complimented upon the perseverance with which they have carried on a show year by year, the local public generally taking little interest in the exhibition, as evidenced by the meagre attendance . . . An additional class for cate, open to a radius of twenty-four miles, brought a numerous and interesting collection . . . [Cat judge Mr G. Townsend, Leeds.] Mr. T. Steele, of Cubbington, was the exhibitor of the best long haired cat, and received first and special prizes; Miss M. Windsor, of the Horse Fair, Banbury, showed the third best cat in the class; and Miss M. J. Smith, Bodicote, in for fourth honours. Mr. E. J. Boulton, Banbury, was awarded first and special, also the prize for the beet member’s cat of the short-haired species, the other prizes going to Mrs. V. Thompson (Banbury), Mr. A. J. Kilby (Banbury), and Miss Mellor (Steeple Aston), in the order named.

Cat, long hair— 1 and special and r. T. Steele, Cubbington; 2 and vhc, E. Powell, Warwick; 3, Miss Windsor, Banbury; 4, Miss M. J. Smith, hc. Miss Mellor, Steeple Aston.
Cat, short hair— 1, and special, and special for best member’s cat, E. J. Boulton, Banbury; 2, Mrs. V. Thompson, Banbury; 3, A. J. Kilby, Banbury; 4 and r, Miss Mellor, Steeple Aston; c, Mrs. Alexander, Banbury.

[HYSON GREEN CAT SHELTER, NOTTINGHAM] Nottingham Journal, 8th April 1914
The report presented at the annual meeting of the Hyson Green shelter for lost and starving cats showed that during last year 1,714 cats were taken to the shelter. Seven of them were restored to their owners, and homes were found for 33. Since the home was opened eight years ago no fewer than 13,307 cats have been dealt with. The statement of accounts was more favourable than last year. The officers were re-elected, including the Duchess of Portland(president), Mr C.H. Torr (chairman) and the Misses Marriott (hon secretaries and managers), who were warmly thanked for their unselfish work in connection with the shelter.

CAT WALKS TO SCHOOL] Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser, 3rd April 1914
A cat daily accompanies a twelve-year-old girl a quarter of a mile to school at Hersham (Surrey), and waits in the churchyard during school hours for her mistress.

EAST OF FIFE AGRICULTURAL SHOW Dundee Courier, 29th April 1914
East of Fife Agricultural Show, Colinsburgh, Thursday, 21st May, 1914. . . . 2 Cat Classes. (All confined to Fife and Kinross). Entries close 2d May.

PADIHAM AGRICULTURAL SHOW Burnley Express, 16th May 1914
Padiham Agricultural Show - The 44th Annual show of Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits, cats, Cavies, Mice, Dogs, &c. on Saturday, June 6th, 1914. Entries close Monday, June 1st, at 10 a.m.

GREAT HARWOOD SHOW. Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser, 3rd June 1914
Fine weather favoured the annual show of the Great Harwood Agricultural Society yesterday. . . There was a slight decrease in entries in the classes for pigeons, rabbits, cats, and cavies. [Small animal winners were not listed]

AGRICULTURAL SHOW AT SOUTHPORT Ormskirk Advertiser, 4th June 1914
For the first time on Whit Monday for several years – as far as Southport is concerned – the annual show of the Ormskirk and Southport Agricultural Society was held on Monday last, at the Athletic Grounds, Blowick. [Cat judge – Mr T.B. Mason, Idle]
[Cats results was poorly scanned} Short-haired – 2, Mrs R . .
Neuter – 1, Mrs Christopher . . .
Kitten under six months - ???? Ormskirk

HALLAM AND ECCLESHALL SHOW Sheffield Independent, 13th June 1914
The Hallam and Eccleshall Show, to be held in Endcliffe Park on Thursday next, . . . There are also classes for cats . . .

BURY AGRICULTURAL SHOW Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser, 15th June 1914
The Bury, Ramsbottom, and District Agricultural Society held their twenty-second annual show at Two Gates, Ramsbottom, on Saturday. [Cat judge, Mr W.H. Bowden, Cheshire] [Cat results not printed]

[BARKINGSIDE] GARDEN FETE AND CAT SHOW Essex Times, 27th June 1914
On Saturday a garden fete and cat show were held in the Vicarage Grounds, in aid of the Parish Church expenses and choir fund. [. . .] The cat show was on so large a scale as in previous years, when rabbits and cavies have been included in the exhibition, but some very good specimens were cage. Miss Henrietta Lea, whose cats are to be found at all the large shows, kindly undertook the judging, and the management of the show was, as usual, in the capable hands of Miss Josephine Lach-Szyrma, daughter of the Vicar. The awards were as follows:-
Kittens – 1 and special, Miss Kate Smith; 2, Rev. P. Lach-Szyrma; r. and v.h.c., Mrs Blake and Miss Henry.
Long Hair Cats – 1, Mrs English; 2, Miss Bird; 3, Mrs Rupert Brown; v.h.c., Mrs Blake and Miss Hentry.
Short Hair Cats – 1 and special for best cat in the show, Mrs English; 2, Mr Pilbeam; 3, Mr Thewles; v.h.c., Mrs Chapman, Miss J. Lach-Szyrma, Mrs Twait, and Miss Chalmers.
Litter – q, Mrs Macey; 2, Mrs Poe; v.h.c., Miss A. Shaw.
Children’s Pets – 1, Brian and Kenneth McKee; 2, Alfred Moseley; v.h.c., Leonard Vigers and Albert Faulkner.
Neuter – 1, Miss Ross.

FORTH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Hamilton Advertiser, 27th June 1914
Forth Agricultural Society Second Annual Open Show will be held at Forth on Friday, 26th June. Classes for . . . Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits, Cats . . .

UPPERWARD OF LANARKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION OPEN SHOW Hamilton Advertiser, 27th June 1914
Upperward Of Lanarkshire Agricultural Association Open Show at Lanark, 18th July (Fair Saturday). Usual classes, Cattle, horses, Sheep, Pigs, Dairy Product, Poultry, Pig[eon]s, Cats, Dogs, etc.

THURLOW POULTRY SHOW Cambridge Independent Press, 17th July 1914
The 21st exhibition of the Thurlow and District Poultry and Flower Show was successfully carried out in Blacksmith’s Meadow, Great Thurlow (with kind permission of Mr. Eppy), on Saturday afternoon and evening . . . It was resolved this year to confine the radius somewhat . .[ there were only two cats entered]
Class 15 – 1, Master Frank Woodward, Kennels, Thurlow; 2, Miss Elsie Bailey, Great Thurlow.

LANARK AGRICULTURAL SHOW Devon Valley Tribune, 28th July 1914
Tillicoultry News – at the Lanark Agricultural Show held last week, Mr W. Hunter, Union Street, secured second prize in the Cat Section with his well-known “Devon Valley Queen.”

SUCCESSFUL LOCAL EXHIBITORS Wigan Observer and District Advertiser, 28th July 1914
At the Carlisle Cat Show [Mr Charles Hartley’s] tortoiseshell cat, “Monarch Queen,” was awarded special prize for best tortoiseshell in show.

TYNESIDE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY GREAT ANNUAL SHOW Newcastle Journal, 18th July 1914
Tyneside Agricultural Society Great Annual Show at Hexham, Monday, August 3rd, 1914
Entries close for Stock Wednesday, July 15th; Dogs, Poultry, Pigeons, Cats and Rabbits, Saturday, July 28th.

WELLESBOURNE Warwick and Warwickshire Advertiser, 18th July 1914
A sale of work and garden fete took place in the vicarage grounds on Tuesday in aid of the Girls’ Club and Nursing Association. The attractions included a cat show, decorated perambulators and mail carts, open air concert, and rummage sale.

PRESTWOOD HORTICULTURAL SHOW Bucks Herald, 1st August 1914
The ninth annual horticultural show of this Society, including exhibition of domestic pets . . . the prize list was a follows:-
Cat, any variety – 1, Mrs Harding; 2 and r, Miss E. Green; 3, Mrs G. Saunders.
Kitten, under 4 months old – 1, Miss E.Green; 2, Mrs E. Rippington; 3, J. Gilks; r, Miss C. Ingram.

HOLSWORTHY SHOW Western Times, 31st July 1914
The Holsworthy and District Horticultural and Poultry Rearing Association held their 13th annual exhibition in Stanhope Park, yesterday.
Cats (long hair) – Mrs Perkins (Staddon, Holsworth), Miss French, S. Vanstone, Hugh McMillan.
Cats (short hair) – Ewart L. Penhale, J. Hicks, Mrs Perkins.

CLIVIGER SHOW Burnley Express - Wednesday 12 August 1914
Unfavourable weather prevailed on Saturday for the 74th annual show of the Cliviger Agricultural Society. [Entries of cats in 1913 – 20; in 1914 – 13]
English cat: 1, T. Hanley, Batley; 2, S. Sugsen; 3, H. Knifton.
Kitten, short-haired, under eight months: 1, W. Hough, Chorley; 2, Mrs Beresford, Blackpool; 3, S. Sugden.
Kitten, under six months: 1, Mrs H. Marshall, Newchurch in Rossendale; 2, J. Lord, Todmorden; 3, Mrs Beresford.

THORNBURY SHOW Western Times, 14th August 1914
At Milton Damerel, in a field kindly lent by Messrs Elliott and Son, the annual exhibition of the Thornbury and District Garden and Poultry Association was held last week. Awards:-
Cats, local – 1, Miss E. Oke, Abbots Bickington; 2, G. Langdon; 3, Mrs Lewis, Milton.

HUNMANBY AGRICULTURAL SHOW. Driffield Times, 15th August 1914
Hunmanby show took place on Friday, but owing to the war the entries were a hundred less than those at last year's show. [Judges - Cats and ferrets, Mr. B. H. Cowling, Bridlington.]
Cats.— Persian: 1 Mrs A. Easby, Bridlington; 2, J Sharpe, Hunmanby.
Any other variety: 1, Mrs A. Easby; 2, Mrs Webb, Filey; 3, J Rennard.
Kitten, under six months, any variety: 1 Mr. Bayes, Stockendale; 2, Miss Stubbs.

A PATRIOTIC CAT SHOW [LONDON]. The Gentlewoman, 31st October 1914
A grand Championship Patriotic Cat Show will take place at the Wellington Hall, Finchley Road, N.W. (near Marlborough Road Station), on November 5th. The proceeds are to be devoted to the War Funds.

[CAMBERWELL SHOW] Hampshire Advertiser, 26th December 1914
Curdridge Local News. Amongst the prize-winners at the National Cat Club’s annual show at Camberwell Baths was Mrs Murray Aynsley, of the Home Jersey Farm, Row Ash, whose Persian “Lobelia” was awarded the reserved prize in the novice class.

1914 – NO CRYSTAL PALACE CAT SHOW
The Crystal Palace was used as a naval training establishment, called HMS Victory VI, and nicknamed HMS Crystal Palace. The Admiralty sent the live animal collection that had been housed at the Crystal Palace to the Scottish Zoological Park in Edinburgh.

1914 – CANCELLATION OF MANY SHOWS

By Autumn 1914, Agricultural and Horticultural Shows originally planned for Autumn 1914 were being abandoned owing to the “crisis in Europe.” Many Agricultural, Horticultural, Kennel and Fanciers’ Societies announced that there would be no annual show in 1915 because of the war. Railways could not guarantee that cats (and other small livestock) would be delivered to the show on time because trains were requisitioned to transport troops and supplies, and owners could not risk their animals sitting in baskets on station platforms and then not reaching their destination in time for a show (or at all). Show organisers (many of whom had gained their organisational skills through army life) were called up for military service, horses were requisitioned for war, there was a shortage of horseboxes/livestock trailers (requisitioned to transport horses to the channel ports) which prevented owners from entering agricultural shows. It was believed that the war would be over in 1915, hence the societies and clubs wrote in the press that they had hoped to resume their annual shows in 1916, but owing to the difficulty of collecting members’ subscriptions during 1915 they did not anticipate resuming shows until 1917.