REPORTS FROM EARLY BRITISH CAT SHOWS 1931
The economic recession was setting in by 1931 and this, along with growing industrialisation and a move away from “village” life, affected exhibitions and shows. Several regional Agricultural and Horticultural shows ceased. The days of genteel pet-stock shows in marquees at country was ending. Cats were no longer exhibited at Sandy Show or Tring Show which had once been mainstays of the cat fancy calendar. In the pedigree world, there was a move towards specialist cat shows held by regional cat clubs affiliated to the national body, and a move away from cats being judged by non-specialist judges at fur and feather shows.
1931 MIDLAND COUNTIES (CHELTENHAM) CAT SHOW
CAT SHOW AT CHELTENHAM Gloucester Citizen, 7th January 1931
There were 659 entries for the annual show of the Midland Counties Cat Club, held at the Drill Hall, Cheltenham, to-day, being about 130 more than at Worcester last year. The actual number of cats present was 215, including blacks, whites, blues, red and brown and silver tabbies, tortoiseshells, creams, chinchillas, smokes, Siamese, Abyssinians, and Blue Persians. The President of the Society is Mrs. Forsyth Forrest, and the hon, treasurer Mr. H.J. Aubrey, and the hon. secretary Mrs. Aubrey. Miss J. Fair, of Northway House, Tewkesbury, was the hon. show secretary. Judging occupied the whole of the morning.
CAT SHOW AT CHELTENHAM. MANY LOCAL WINNERS Gloucester Citizen, 8th January 1931
At the Midland Counties Cat Club Show, held at the Drill Hall, Cheltenham, yesterday, Mrs Yeend, of Marden Lodge, Bishop's Cleeve, took third prize for blue male (Champion Mischief of Bredon) and with the same entry took firsts for stud cat, for any colour cat, for any variety long haired male cat, and both the National Cat Club's and the Northern Cat Club's chief prizes for long haired cat. She was also second for blue female kitten.
Miss Malpass, of Lea, Ross, had a second and a third with a blue cat, and a second for long-haired male cat. Miss J. Fair, of Tewkesbury, had the premier award in the radius section for any variety of cat, and had two seconds with a blue cream, and a third for any other colour except blue. The principal award for blue male kitten went to Miss D. Walton, Worcester, who took second prize in the novice class for kitten. Mrs. Hartland, of Ledbury, was second for blue kitten, third in the novice and limit classes, and second for pair of kittens.
Mrs B. Stevenson, of Avening, won the championship for male cream, and was first also for female cream and for any other colour breeder's male cat, third for any colour junior except blue, third for longhaired male, and second in the “any variety" male class. Lady Percival, of Kimsbury House, near Gloucester, was second for Chinchilla male kitten, and third in the novice exhibition class. Mrs. Shimmin, of Old Bath-road, Cheltenham, was third for Siamese kitten. Mrs. Morrison, of Broadway, was second in the novice exhibition class. Mrs. Bell, of the Promenade, Cheltenham, was awarded second prize for neuter. For household pet, Mrs. F. E. Williams, of Pittville, Cheltenham, took the second prize.
CHAMPION CATS. Clifton and Redland Free Press, 8th January 1931
Almost every breed of cat was represented at the Midland Counties' Cat Club's Annual Championship Show, which was held at the Drill Hall, Cheltenham, recently for the first time for six years. Entries numbered 659, being 130 in excess of last year, and in addition to Cheltenham exhibitors, there were competitors from all parts of the country, including Bristol. The credit for the successful show was largely due to the show manager, Mrs. Yeend, of Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham, and Miss J. Fair. of Northway House, Tewkesbury, the secretary, and the committee.
The owners of first prize winners were Mrs. Campbell Fraser (London), Mrs. Yeates (London), Miss E. Nicol (London), Mrs. Cattermole (Brixton), Mrs. Reynold-Sams (Egham), Mrs. F. Goddard (Ashton-under-Lyne), Capt. Guy St. Barbe (St. Albans), Mrs. Clarke (Fulham), Miss D. Walton (Worcester), Miss K. C. Francis (Worcester), Miss E. Langston (Maidenhead), Mrs. Fosbery (Brimpton), Mrs. L. Nathan (Regents Park), Miss Fawcett (Camberley), Mrs. Kennaway (Blandford), Mrs. Western, Mrs. B. Stevenson, Mrs. R. Partridge (Malvern), Miss H. S. Langhorne (Chard), Capt. W N. Powell (Stanmore), Mrs Crooke (Pershore), Mrs. B. H. Soame (Bexhlll-on-Sea), Mrs. Aubrey (Worcester), Mr. J. S. W. Budd (Harrogate), Mrs. G. A. Drake (Braunton), Mrs. Eric Moon (Shipston-on-Stour), Mr. and Mrs. Wolf (Aylesbury), Mrs. Hindley (Chiddingford), Miss F. A. Dixon (Thames Ditton), Mrs. Budgen (Farnham), Miss C. Bateman (Birmingham), Mrs. Allen Maturin (Southampton), Mrs. E. M. Neate (Reigate), Mrs. H. Woollin (Wakefield), Miss D. Lewis (Derby), Mrs. E. C. Christmas (Forest Hill), Miss J. Fair (Tewkesbury), and Mrs. Hackett (Usk). Mrs. Yeend’s Mischief of Breden, which was adjudged the world's champion at the Crystal Palace, was placed third in the show, but also won several first prizes.
MIDLAND COUNTIES CAT CLUB. PRINCIPAL AWARDS AT ANNUAL SHOW Evesham Standard & West Midland Observer, 10th January 1931
The Midland Counties Cat Club held their annual show at Cheltenham on Wednesday, when there were 659 entries – 130 more than at last year’s show in Worcester. The number of cats show was 215.
Shown by Mrs B. Stevenson, of Avening, near Stroud, the cream male, Champion Buff of Hanley, was adjudged the best cat in the show. Mrs. F.W. Western’s (Biggleswade) Gilly Flower was adjudged the best long-haired kitten; and Major Forsyth-Forrest’s Cardinal the best short-haired kitten. Mrs Campbell Fraser (Hendon) obtained first and second prizes for black males, the chief award for th female going to Mrs Yeates (London), whose Nightfall was given champion honours. The best black kitten was shown by Miss E. Nicol (London), who also secured the second prize in the class. Among whites, Mrs Cattermole’s (Brixton) Turkish Rose was awarded a championship.
Mrs F. Goddard (Ashton-under-Lyne) secured a championship with her blue male Ashton Pride. The champion blue female was Captain Guy St. Barbe’s Anthea of Culloden. Other winners of first prizes with blues were Mrs Clarke (Fulham), Mrs F.H. Stevens (Hanham Abbots), Mrs Yeates, miss D. Walton (Worcester), Miss Francis (Powick), and Mis Langstone.
Mrs Fosbery (Brimpton) secured the championship award for her red tabby male, Champion Eastbury Rosemo; and a like honour was secured by Major Forsyth-Forrest in the female class with Maythorpe Fluffy-Ruffles. Among tortoiseshells, Mrs Yeates’s Champion Chintz secured another championship, and the best kitten was declared to be Sunny Girl, belonging to Miss Fawcett, of Camberley. The male creams were led by Mrs B. Stevenson’s Champion Buff of Hanley, and the females to the same exhibitor’s Pickles of Hanley, both being awarded championships. Mrs Partridge (Malvern) won with a cream kitten.
Among “blue-creams,” Captain W.N. Powell’s (Stanmore) Daphne of Hanley carried off the championship, and Mrs Crooke’s (Pershore) exhibit was first in the kitten class. The only brown male tabby cat was Mrs B.H. Soames’s (Bexhill), and he was awarded the championship. Females were more numerous, and among them Mrs Aubrey’s (Worcester) Laugherne Treasure gained the championship. Miss Langston secured a championship with her Chinchilla, Nadine of Allington, and first prizes for kittens went to Mr J.S.W. Budd (Harrogate) and Mr G.A. Drake (Braunton). In the radius classes the principal winners were Miss J. Fair (Tewkesbury), Mrs Partridge (Malvern) and Mrs Hackett (Usk).
1931 SOUTHERN COUNTIES (KENTISH TOWN) CAT SHOW
1931 DUNDEE FUR AND FEATHER SHOW
DUNDEE FUR AND FEATHER SHOW Dundee Courier, 8th June 1931
The Dundee, Angus, and District Fur and Feather Club held its annual open table show in the Labour Halls, Wellgate, on Saturday. [Cat judge - Mr James Garrow, Loanhead].
Best Cat–Capt. Simpson, Dundee (Chinchilla).
Cats– Long-Haired–1, and 2, Capt. Simpson, Dundee.
Short-Haired–1, D. Cree, Barnhill; 2, M. Gray, Forfar.
Household–1, M. Gray; 2, D. Johnstone, Forfar.
Kitten 1 and 2, Capt. Simpson.
Challenge–1, Capt. Simpson; 2 D. Cree.
[FORFAR FANCIERS AT DUNDEE FUR AND FEATHER SHOW] Forfar Dispatch, 11th June 1931
Forfar fanciers were much in evidence in the prize-list of the Fur and Feather Show held in Dundee on Saturday . . . David Johnstone the best mouse, and P. J. Gray the best household cat (The cat naturally follows the mouse.) . . . P. J. Gray’s pussies a first and a second.
1931 KENSINGTON KITTEN SHOW
[KENSINGTON KITTEN SHOW] Hendon & Finchley Times, 17th July 1931
Mrs Campbell Fraser, of The Approach, Hendon, was one of the judges at the Kensington Kitten Show this week.
[KENSINGTON KITTEN SHOW] Hastings and St Leonards Observer, 18th July 1931
Hastings was again to the fore at the Kensington Kitten Show held on Wednesday. Miss Noble won first, second, and special, with her Siamese kitten "Chuka."
[KENSINGTON KITTEN SHOW ] Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, 7th August 1931
Exquisite chinchilla Persian Kittens, including first and second prize winners at Kensington Kitten Show. Very cheap.–Newton, Budleigh Salterton.
[KENSINGTON KITTEN SHOW ] Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, 5th September 1931
PERSIAN KITTENS. Champion Pedigree Red Tabbies, delightful pets, from £2 2s. At Stud, Champion Eastbury Rosemo, noted winner, fee £2 2s. Mrs. Fosbery, Blacknest, Brimpton, Berks.
SIAMESE KITTENS, by Soniboi, 5 months. Three females, winners various prizes Kensington Kitten Show, from 2 guineas. Beautiful types. House trained. Miss Fitzwilliam, Slingsby Hall, York.
1931 CHESHIRE SHOW
THE CHESHIRE SHOW Cheshire Observer, 5th September 1931
In size and quality the annual show of the Cheshire Agricultural Society, held on Thursday on the Roodee, at Chester, proved on of the best in the Society’s long career.
The eight classes for cats proved a successful section, and here again the entries attained a high standard. The prize-winners included a number of local exhibitors. One of the best classes was that for long-haired cats, of any colour, under four months. This attracted no fewer than thirty-two entries.
Short hair, male or female, any age: 1, Fred Hough, Clayton; 2, Mrs. Edith A. Fernies, Hyde; 3, Mrs. H. Woollin, Wakefield; 4, Mrs. Jarvis, Liverpool; r, Mrs. Ethel Bird, Newton Heath, Manchester.
Long hair, male, adult, blue: 1, Mrs M. J. Bent, Liverpool; 2, Miss J.M. Buckley, Whitefield. Manchester; 3. Mrs. S. E. Tomlinson, Hoole. Chester; 4, Doris Walton, Worcester; r. Mrs F. Hoult, Queen's Park. Chester.
Long hair, female, adult blue: 1, Mrs. A. Ginger, Green-lane, Chester; 2, Mrs. Beaven, Liverpool; 3, Miss E. Dutton. Queen's Park, Chester; 4, A. Hampton; r, Mrs. Clibborn, Oxton; vhc, Thos. Smith.
Long hair, any colour, male. adult: 1, Miss E. Hould, Liverpool; 2, Mrs. Curran, Aston-under-Lyne; 3, Miss F. M. Foden.
Long hair, any colour, female, adult: 1. Mrs. Beaven; 2, A. Hampton, Worcester; 3, Thos. Smith.
Long hair, any colour, under 9 months, either sex: 1, Mrs Comber, Handley Rectory: 2, Mrs. L. Lewin, Liverpool; 3 and 4, Mrs Beaven.
Long hair, any colour, either sex, under 6 months: 1, Mrs Comber; 2, Mrs L. Lewin; 3 Miss M. B. Wrench, Betley, Crewe: 4, Miss J. M Buckley, Whitehead, Manchester.
Long hair, any colour, either sex, under 4 months: 1, Mrs. Beaven; 2, Miss J. M. Buckley; 3. Miss M. B. Wrench.
1931 BLUE PERSIAN CAT SOCIETY SHOW
[BLUE PERSIAN CAT SOCIETY SHOW] Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette, 2nd October 1931
Even the most inveterate cat hater cannot but admire the latest style in felines. Fashions in cats, I am assured by those in the know, change as quickly as fashions in clothes and the cat of the moment is the Blue Persian. The Blue Persian Cat Society’s first championship show was held in London yesterday when there were no fewer than 334 entries. The majority of owners were women, and certainly it would take nothing short of a woman’s patience to prepare their toilet. It takes, on average, 3-and-a-half-hours to bath a Persian cat, and then they have to be brushed and combed and then dusted with powder. The chief difficulty about keeping cats for show purposes is that it is absolutely necessary to have special rooms in which they can live otherwise they stray away and that is the last one sees of an otherwise profitable investment.
BEAUTY BEHIND THE BARS. CONTEMPTUOUS CHAMPION AT PERSIAN CAT SHOW Daily Mirror, 2nd October 1931
Rosula, mother of the largest litter in the Blue Persian Cat Society's Show held at Holy Trinity Hall, Great Portland-street, [London] W., yesterday, surveyed the world proudly. There she sat, in her nice spacious cage, surrounded by her seven beautiful kittens, and at first all went well. The seven were as good as gold, and Rosula lay curled up in a corner, blinking placidly at her admirers. Then one of the kittens became nervous, and finally lost its temper altogether, and began scraping at the bars of the cage with its claws, complaining loudly all the time. So the kitten had to be removed and petted until Rosula noticed her loss, and then she began to fuss. The youngster, however, was quickly soothed, and the family was united once more.
Possibly the most beautiful cat in the show was Memory of Culloden, and she evidently realised that fact. She sat bolt upright and now and again twitched her fine bushy tail, not angrily, but just so that everyone should notice and admire its beauty. She also refrained from blinking her deep, topaz-yellow eyes, so that they, too, were showing to best advantage. The champion male cat of the show, Barrie of Branston, was contemptuous of everything and everybody. Of course, a champion is entitled to be. But his greatest rudeness was when an artist appeared wanting to sketch him. This was more than Barrie of Branston could allow. He stood up, stalked into the darkest corner of his cage, and lay down behind a pile of straw with his back turned to the artist.
PRIZE CATS Hendon & Finchley Times, 2nd October 1931
Mrs Campbell-Fraser, of the Approach, Hendon, was the judge at the Blue Persian Championship Cat Show at Holy Trinity Hall, Great Portland-street, W., yesterday.
1931 SIAMESE CAT CLUB SHOW
THE SIAMESE CAT. A RECENT LONDON SHOW. DORSET EXHIBITORS & WINNERS Western Gazette, 9th October 1931
The Siamese cat is now one of the most popular breeds in the country, and, having been imported into England in considerable numbers for over sixty years, there are now many well acclimatised strains. Their creamy coats, dark chocolate points, and deep blue eyes make a startlingly handsome combination, and being exceptionally short coated they are one of the easiest breeds to keep in healthy condition. The eighth championship show of the Siamese Cat Club was held in Holy Trinity Hail, Great Portland-street, W. 1., on September 23rd. There was a good entry and some lovely cats were shown. Miss Fitzwilliams' Morgan Le Fay again carried off many “specials” and the rosettes for best exhibit in show and champion female. Miss Simey's Fontmell Anne came next in the adult female class, run very close by Mrs. Hindley's Prestwick Pit-a-Pat, but in the end winning the blue and white rosette. Mrs. Allen Maturin's Kitya-Nama won the championship (red and white rosette), and Mrs. Hindley's' Prestwick Mata-Biru won the blue and white rosette for second best male adult.
Amongst the novice exhibitors Mrs. Wills' Fontmell Simba came first, followed by Miss Gold's Kooning Suriwongse. In the class of pairs Prestwick Pit-a-Pat paired with champion Mata Biru, came into the first rank, and again in the team of three, with the addition of Prestwick Paramata. She was also shown with her litter in class 30, where, with her four marvellous kittens, she was impossible to beat. This litter was really remarkable one, the kittens having lovely heads and already showing beautifully clear points. The many kitten classes were well filled up, and judging lasted into the afternoon. In class 19 (males over six and under nine months) Mrs. Harvey's Slingsby Sir Berel came first, in class 20 (females of same age) Mrs. Budgen's Angus Scrappy. In class 21 (males over three and under six months) Mr. Norris' Best Man was first, also winning the rosette for best kitten in show. In class 22 (females of same age) Miss Fitzwilliams' Miranda do Listenoise took first place.
In general the criticism appeared be that though the cats were of fine type many were too loose in coat and nearly every cat failed to show complete dark markings on the forelegs. The cats made their own opinions heard occasionally, but on the whole were extraordinarily well behaved. The Siamese cat is essentially a creature devoted to one master or one mistress, and does not suffer strangers gladly, but many of the cats shown were old hands, and seemed philosophical enough. The kittens, on the other hand, were in full song all the morning, but as photographers were busy amongst them with flash-lights they could hardly be blamed for protesting. The entries, cats and kittens, were a fine, healthy lot, and if one were looking for a cheerful, amusing pet one could not do better than choose one of these mysterious-looking creatures with their eyes of heavenly blue, their witch-like squints, and their subtle sense of humour.
1931 EXETER FUR AND FEATHER SHOW
FUR AND FEATHER SHOW AT EXETER Western Morning News, 5th November 1931
Exhibits were of excellent quality at the 36th annual fur and feather show of the Exeter and Devon Society at Exeter yesterday, but entries showed a decrease . . . The schedule was much smaller, over 100 classes throughout the show being cancelled . . . some valuable animals were on view in the cat classes. [Cat judge - Mr. V. Thomas.]
Blue, male – 1, Mrs L.M. Yendall, Exeter; 2, Miss G. Morant, Southwick; 3, Mrs D.A. Sampson, Sidmouth.
Blue, female – 1, Rev R.L. Collins; 2, Miss George; 3, Rev C.W. bate. Exeter.
Blue, male or female under 9 months – 1, M. M. Fenning, Exeter;2 and 3, Miss George.
Pair of kittens, long-haired, any colour – 1, Miss George; 2, Miss K.M. Stock, Saltash.
Chinchilla, silver, tabby smoke adult – 1, Mrs. G. Drake, Taunton; 2, Mrs K.M. Newton, Budleigh Salterton; 3, Miss M. Mortimore.
Kitten – 1, Mrs C. Potter; 2, Mrs. G. A. Drake; 3, Mrs. K.M. Newton.
Any other long-haired breed adult - 1, Miss K. M. Stock.
Kitten under 9 months – 1 and 3, Miss K. M. Stock; 3, Mrs C. Potter.
Limit class, long-haired cat or kitten never having won first prize – 1, Miss George; 2, Mrs. G. A. Drake; 3, Miss Stock.
Neuter, long-haired – 1, Mrs. J.W. Killey, Exeter; 2, Mrs. Willis; 3, Mrs. K.M. Newton.
Litter, under 9 months – 1, Mrs L.M. Yendall; 2, Miss K. M. Stock; 3, Mrs K. M. Newton.
Siamese, male or female – 1, Miss S. Bate, Exeter.
Any other breed – 1, Miss G. Morant.
Any colour team – 1, Miss George.
Household pet - 1 and 3, Miss G. Morant; 2, Mrs. G. A. Drake.
Radius classes, open to Devon.
Any colour or breed, male – 1, Rev. R. L. Collins.
Female – 1, Rev. R. L. Collins; 2, Mrs. G. A. Drake; 3, Mrs. K. M. Newton.
Any colour or breed, neuter -1, Mrs. J. Killey.
[EXETER AND DEVON POULTRY, PIGEON, CAGE-BIRD, CAT AND RABBIT SOCIETY SHOW] Western Times, 6th November 1931
The 36th annual show of the Exeter and Devon Poultry, Pigeon, Cage-bird, Cat and Rabbit Society, held in Lower Market, Exeter, Wednesday, produced exhibits of good all-round quality . . . a strong feature was the section for cats, in which some valuable animals were penned. [Cat judge Mr V. Thomas]
CATS. Class 1.–Blue, male.– 1, Mrs. L. M. Yendall, Exeter; 2, Miss G. Morant, Southwick; 3, Mrs. D. A. Sampson, Sidbury; r, Miss George, Malvern.
Class 2.–Blue, female– 1. Rev. R. L. Collins; 2, Miss George; 3 and r. Rev. C. W. Bate, Exeter.
Class 3.–Blue, kitten, male or female, under nine months.–1, M. M. Finning, Exeter; 2 and 3, Miss George; r, Rev. C. W. Bate.
Class 4.–Pair Kittens, long-haired, any colour. - 1, Miss George; 2, Miss K. M. Stock, Saltash.
Class 5.–Chinchilla, silver tabby or smoke, adult. - 1, Mrs. G. A. Drake, Braunton; 2, Mrs. K. M. Newton, Budleigh Salterton; 3, Miss M. Mortimore.
Class 6- –Chinchilla silver tabby or smoke, kitten.–1, Mrs. C. Pottie, Exeter; 2, Mrs. G. A. Drake; 3 and r, Mrs. K. M. Newton
Class 7.–Any other long-haired breed, adult. - 1, Miss K. M. Stock.
Class 8.–Any other long-haired breed, kitten, under nine months.–1 and 3, Miss K. M Stock; 2, Mrs. C. Pottie.
Class 9.–Limit for long-haired cat kitten that has never won a first prize.–1 and r, Miss George; 2 Mrs. G. A. Drake; 3, Miss K. M Stock.
Class 10.–Neuter, long-haired.–1, Mrs. J. W. Killey, Exeter; 2, Mrs. Willis, Exeter; 3, Mrs K. M. Newton; r, Miss K. M. Stock.
Class 11.–Litter, two or more kittens, under nine months. - 1, Mrs. L. M. Yendall, Exeter; 2, Miss K. M. Stock; 3, Mrs. K. M. Newton.
Short-Haired Classes.
Class 12.–Siamese male or female. – 1, Miss S. Bate.
Class 13.–Any other breed, male or female. –1, Miss G. Morant.
Class 15.–Any colour team, long or short hair. - 1, Miss George.
Class 16.–Household pet, long or short haired.–1 and 3, Miss G. Morant; 2, Mrs. G. A. Drake.
Radius Classes (Open to Devon).
Class 17.–Any colour or breed, male. - 1, Rev. R. L. Collins.
Class 18.–Any colour or breed, female. - 1, Rev. R. L. Collins; 3, Mrs. A. Drake; 3. Mrs. K. M. Newton.
Class 19.–Any colour or breed neuter. - 1, Mrs. J. W. Killey.
Special for best cat in show.–1, Mrs Killey.
1931 YEOVIL FANCIERS' SHOW
YEOVIL FANCIERS' ANNUAL SHOW Taunton Courier, and Western Advertiser, 18th November 1931
[. . .] annual show of the Yeovil and District Fanciers' Association, held at the Liberal Hall on Thursday. . . There were good exhibits of cats, cavies, and rabbits. . .
Blue Persian, amalgamated–1 and 2, H. M. Keating; 3 and r, Miss P. J. Alsop, Martock; v.h.c., Mrs A.A. Gerrish, Montacute; h.c., G. E. Fox, Yeovil; c., Mrs. M. Ramell, Gillingham.
Any variety, kitten under six months–1 and 2, Mrs. M. Ramell; 3 and r., Miss F.W. Reynolds; v.h.c., H. McKeating; h.c., A. E. Liddington.
Siamese, male or female–1 and 2. Mrs. H. McKeating. ,
Silver badge for blue long-haired cat or kitten shown by member of Blue Persian Cat Society–H. M. Keating.
Siamese Cat Club medal–Mrs. H. McKeating.
5cwt. of coal, given by Messrs. Bradford Sons, for long-haired cat shown by a member in the Yeovil Postal Area–H. McKeating.
Given by Liberal Club for short-hair cat shown by member in Yeovil Postal Area- Mrs. H. McKeating.
1931 PAIGNTON & DISTRICT FANCIERS' FUR AND FEATHER SHOW
PAIGNTON & DISTRICT FANCIERS FUR AND FEATHER SHOW Western Morning News, 26th November 1931 and 27th November 1931
Paignton and District Fanciers' Association's annual show, opened yesterday at the Public Hall, Paignton, attracted a record entry . . . There are 120 entries in the cat section, but these will not be judged until to-day [26th]. [Cat judge - Mr. T. J. Ambrose (Leicester)]
Yesterday the cat section was judged by Mr. T. J. Ambrose (Leicester). The entries for this section, which constituted a record, numbered 120. The challenge cup for the best cat in the show was won by Mrs. Newton (Budleigh Salterton), who also won the miniature cup for the best kitten in the show. A miniature cup for the best tortoiseshell cat was won by Miss Cathcart (Paignton).
AWARDS. [“Mixed” means “Male or female”]
Cat Section.–Blue, cream, and blue-cream mixed – 1, Mrs Yendall, Exeter; “, H.S. Webber, Exeter; 3, Mis. Sampson, Sidmouth.
Red, tortoiseshell, and black, mixed – 1, Miss Stuck, Saltash; 2, Mrs. Green, Newton Abbot; 3, Mrs. Lewis Foss, Hendon.
Chinchilla, silver, tabby and smoke, mixed - 1 and 3, Miss Bowden-Smith, Exeter; 2, Miss Mortimer, Exeter.
Blue kitten, long hair (under six months), mixed -1, Mrs. Fenning, Exeter; 2, Mrs. Green; 3, Mrs. Redmore, Yelverton.
Any other variety long-haired kitten (under six months), mixed - 1, Mrs. Potter, Exeter; 2, Miss Stuck; 3, Miss Bowden-Smith.
Longhaired kitten, any variety (six to nine months), mixed - 1 and 2, Mrs. Newton, Budleigh Salterton; 3, Miss Stuck.
Any variety short hair, adult, mixed - 1, Mrs. Forsyth-Forrest, Newbury; 2, F. A. Best. Marldon; 3, Chard Bros. Stores, Paignton.
Any variety short-haired kitten, mixed -1, Mrs. Fosbery, Brimpton, Berks; 2 and 3, Miss Cameron, Paignton.
Any variety long or short hair, neuter – 1, Mrs. Dods, Paignton; 2, Mrs. Lichtenbury, Torquay; 3, Miss McDanell, Paignton.
Household pet (non-pedigree) - 1, Chard Bros.; 2, Mrs. Brown, Paignton; 3, F. A. Best.
Any variety breeder's cat or kitten, mixed - 1 and 2, Mrs. Newton; 3, Mrs. Penning.
Brace, long or short hair, mixed – 1, Mrs. Redmore; 2, Miss Stoker; 3, Miss Cathcart, Paignton.
Any variety novice, cat or kitten – 1, Miss Bowden-Smith; 2, Mrs. Fosbery; 3, Mrs. Newton.
Any variety cat or kitten, open to Devon, mixed – 1, Mrs. Yendall; 2, Mrs. C. Potter; 3, Mrs. Fenning.
1931 BOURNEMOUTH FUR AND FEATHER SHOW
BOURNEMOUTH FUR AND FEATHER SHOW. Western Gazette, 27th November 1931
There were about 400 entries for the annual members' show of the Bournemouth and District Fur and Feather Society on Wednesday, and the Boscombe Temperance Hall was filled with exhibits, which, came from Romsey, Lymington, Christchurch, Wimborne, Blandford, and elsewhere in the district, as well as from the borough of Bournemouth. Cats were accommodated in two rooms downstairs, and the fascinating Siamese were given a room to themselves. The Countess of Hardwicke, of Longham, was a successful exhibitor in this section, and she won the special prize for the best cat in the show, as well as a number of other prizes. A Blue Persian, belonging to Mesdames Rogers and Herbert, of Ferndown, won the first prize in its class, and five specials in addition. Mrs. Kennaway, of Blandford, won first and special in the class for any other colour Persian except blue. The cat with the best eyes in the Blue Persian class belonged to Mrs. Barter. The standard of the ordinary household pets, such as the common tabby, was considered to be particularly high. The judge for long-haired cats was Mrs. Fosbery, and for short-haired cats Miss Dixon.
1931 CROYDON CAT SHOW
[CROYDON CAT SHOW] Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser, 27th November 1931
Croydon Cat Show was the largest on record. Nearly 450 cats were caged.
1931 CRYSTAL PALACE CAT SHOW
[NATIONAL CAT CLUB SHOW] Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer, 27th November 1931
There will be 143 classes at the 42nd National Cat Club Show to be held at the Crystal Palace, including classes for the new variety known as the “Blue Cream Persian.”
[NATIONAL CAT CLUB SHOW] Coventry Evening Telegraph, 2nd December 1931
A new breed of Persian long-haired cat, called the Blue Cream, now coming into prominence, was one of the features of the National-Cat Club's Championship Show as the Crystal Palace, S.E., to-day.
CHANGES IN FASHIONS AT CAT SHOW. various papers, 2nd December 1931
Blue cream Persians with coats gleaming like shot silk are the latest development in the cat world. A number are among the exhibits at the National Cat Club’s 42nd annual show, which opened at the Crystal Palace to-day. Mr. C. Yeates, hon secretary of the show, told a Press Association reporter that the colouring of the coat of the blue cream Persian should be slightly intermingled. “The blue and cream," he explained, “should blend to give an appearance ad much like shot silk as possible.”
Total entries for the show number about 950 which, considering the times, said Mr. Yeates, could be regarded as very good. The biggest entries are blue Persians and Siamese.
“Several of the cats, said Mr Yeates, “are valued at 100 guineas each. Most of the exhibitors are women.” Mr. Yeates pointed to a curious change which had taken place in cat fashions during the 40 odd years of cat shows at the Crystal Palace. “In the old days,” he said, “practically all the exhibits were short-haired cats with just one or two classes for Persians. Now the Persians form quite 80 per cent of the show.”
[STRAY CAT WINS PRIZES] Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail, 3rd December 1931 and various forms in many papers.
Rescued from a lethal chamber three years ago, a stray cat has since won prizes. His name is Silver Penny, and he is one of the most admired exhibits at the National Cat Club’s Show, opened at the Crystal Palace yesterday. His owner, Mrs. Burls, of Croydon, told reporter something of his story. “Wanting a cat,” she said, “I went to premises with a lethal chamber at Streatham. I saw a tabby eight months old and bought him for a few shillings. I took him home and after getting his coat into good condition, decided to show him. He immediately began to win prizes. The woman who had taken him to be destroyed said that the cat had run into her house to hide from a dog which was chasing it, but she could not afford to keep it.”
STRAY CAT NOW WINNER OF 40 PRIZES Daily Herald, 3rd December 1931
Three years ago, a wretched little stray awaiting death in a lethal chamber –yesterday, the winner of prizes, waiting judgment in the championship cat show at the Crystal Palace. That is the story of “Silver Penny," the Tabby Who Made Good.
There was a day, three years ago, when a frightened cat ran for shelter from a pursuing dog to the house of a poor woman. The woman could not afford to keep the tormented tabby which had sought her protection, so she took it to a lethal chamber. And there Silver Penny" met his fairy godmother. "I wanted a cat," Mrs. Burls, of Croydon, " Silver Penny's" new owner, explained yesterday to a “Daily Herald" representative. "And doomed to death was a young tabby. I bought him for a few shillings. After getting his coat into good condition. I decided to show him." Such care was taken of "Silver Penny” that he began to win prizes.
All around “Silver Penny" yesterday were pedigree cats, lolling about on silk-edged blankets. "Silver Penny" had as his entry, "All Particulars Unknown." But his cage had a silk curtain, and there were white narcissi on each side. His name was in silver letters, and there was the proud notice, "Not for Sale." “I have been offered £20 for 'Silver Penny,' " Mrs. Burls added, but I would not sell him at any price."
A blue Persian. "Champion Mischief of Bredon," owned by Mrs. S. E. Yeend, of Cheltenham (Glos), won the National Cat Club's gold medal for the best exhibit in the show, the Wellburn Memorial bowl for the best long-haired cat, and the T. Mason Memorial trophy for the best male exhibit. The Wellburn Memorial bowl for the best short-haired cat went to Mrs. Hindley, of Chiddingfold (Surrey), with "Champion Mata Biru," a Siamese. Another Siamese, "Champion Morgan-le Fay," won the T. B. Mason Memorial trophy for the best female exhibit, the owner being Miss Wentworth Fitzwilliam. of York.
A SOCIAL OUTCAST Hull Daily Mail, 3rd December 1931
The subject of animals reminds me that I saw a social outcast at the National Cat Club's great show at the Crystal Palace yesterday. Among 300 of the elite of the feline world I found a stray cat, but a valuable stray, he had been rescued at the last moment from the lethal chamber by his owner. She bought the cat for a few shillings, with no idea of his value, and discovered afterwards that he was a champion in disguise. He is now a holder of 40 first prizes, and nothing on earth would induce his mistress to part with him.
CHAMPION SAVED FROM LETHAL CHAMBER. CAT BEAUTY IN LUCK. BOUGHT FOR TEN SHILLINGS, HAS SINCE WON FORTY PRIZES. Belfast Telegraph, 3rd December 1931
A silver and blue cat, whose life story is one of the romances of cat-land, was exhibited at the Crystal Palace, where the National Cat Club held its forty-second show. Born in 1928 (writes a "Daily Express" 'representative) he was the property of a woman who was so poor that she could not afford to keep him. Rather than run the risk of letting him starve in the streets she made arrangements for him to be destroyed. Fate intervened in a curious way. Just as the cat was about to be put into the lethal chamber a woman who wanted a silver and blue cat called at the depot on the chance of finding one. She loved the cat as soon as she saw him and bought him for ten shillings. Thin and in bad condition, he soon responded to her kind treatment and grew so handsome that she decided to show him publicly. Since then he has won her forty prizes. He was the admiration of all visitors to the show on Wednesday. They called him "The Bridegroom." He was in a cage lined with white satin, and outside the bars were fastened two bunches of white narcissi. His wonderful coat glowed with a pearly white light. [This was “Silver Penny.”]
THE HAPPY ENDING Portsmouth Evening News, 5th December 1931
One of the nicest stories for cat-lovers I have ever heard was told me at the National Cat Club’s annual show, which opened at the Crystal Palace on Wednesday. In a catalogue bristling with aristocratic pedigrees, the delightful confession “All particulars unknown” is proudly recorded against the name of “Silver Penny." I learned that “Silver Penny," but for a kind-hearted Croydon lady, would have perished in the lethal chamber as an unwanted stray. The Croydon lady rescued him, he thrived and grew beautiful, and proceeded to make a hobby of prizewinning. He has won 40 prizes to date. His cage at the Crystal Palace boasts a silk curtain, bouquets of white narcissi, and, what is particularly to his liking, the definite intimation that he is “Not for sale” beneath his name in silver letters. He thanks all interested inquirers, but begs to inform them, with a polite yawn, that his mistress has already refused an offer of £20 for him.
[CRYSTAL PALACE SHOW] Western Daily Press, 3rd December 1931
A blue Persian, Champion Mischief of Bredon, belonging to Mrs S.E. Yeend, of Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, won the National Cat Club’s gold medal for the best exhibit in the annual show, at Crystal Palace, London, yesterday.
BEST CAT IN SHOW Gloucester Citizen, 3rd December 1931
“Ch. Mischief of Bredon” belonging to Mrs Yeend, of Cheltenham-road, Bishop’s Cleeve, was adjudged the best cat at the National Cat Club’s Show at the Crystal Palace. “Ch. Mischief” carried off two other special prizes in addition. He is a three-year-old blue, long-haired cat, and is very highly prized by his owner. Mrs Yeend’s other entries were also notably successful, and West Country exhibitors were well in the majority of the show.
CAT CHAMPIONS. PRIZEWINNERS AT CRYSTAL PALACE Western Morning News, 3rd December 1931
Blue cream Persians, with coats gleaming like shot silk, are the latest development the cat world. A number are among the exhibits at the National Cat Club’s 42nd annual show, which opened at the Crystal Palace yesterday. Westcountry exhibits were well represented in the prize list, among the awards being a first and challenge cup to Miss Langhorne, of Chard, for her cream female Jasmine of the Combe and second for Alfonso of the Combe. In the cream class (six to nine months), first to Miss Bowden-Smith, of Woodbury, for Fay of Barley Hill (smoke female), second for Faun of Barley Hill (smoke male), and third for Sunbeam of Barley Hill (Chinchilla male); seconds to Miss Stuck, of Saltash, for her red tabby male Wiveliscombe Rosun and red tabby female Wiveliscombe Sunana, and thirds for her red tabby female Eastbury Rosah and Wiveliscombe Roxbeam. Miss Cathcart. Paignton, was awarded a second for her brown tabby male Treby Stan Garnet, while third went to Mrs. Newton, of Budleigh Salterton, for the Chinchilla Clothilde of Correnden. In addition, the latter won second in the class for any colour, novice, except blue. Miss Bowden-Smith's Fay of Barley Hill won third in the any colour limit class, and Miss Stuck’s Wiveliscombe Roseen third in the Newbury Cat Club class for any variety male kitten (long hair, short hair, or Siamese).
COUNTY CAT LOVERS. SUCCESSES AT NATIONAL SHOW Gloucester Citizen, 4th December 1931
The following were the local winners at the National Cat Club's Show at the Crystal Palace, London, Wednesday and Thursday.
LONG-HAIRED CATS.
Cream male: 1 and championship: Mrs. Stevenson, Woodhouse, Avening.
Blue cream, male or female: 3. Mrs. Stevenson.
Blue male: 1 and championship, Mrs. Yeend, Marden Lodge, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham.
Blue female: Very highly commended, Mrs. Yeend.
Blue novice, male or female: Reserve, Mrs. Yeend.
Blue senior, over two years, male or female: 1, Mrs. Yeend.
Blue limit, male or female: Reserve, Mrs. Yeend.
Any colour breeders, except blue, male or female: Reserve, Mrs Stevenson.
Any colour, novice, except blue, male or female: 1, Mrs. Stevenson.
Any colour, senior, except blue, male or female: 1, Mrs. Stevenson.
Any colour brace: 1, Mrs. Stevenson.
Any colour team: 1, Mrs. Stevenson.
Any colour stud: 3, Mrs. Yeend.
LONG-HAIRED KITTENS.
Blue male, 3 to 6 months: 3 and reserve, Mrs Yeend.
Blue female, 3 to 6 months: 2, Miss Joyce Fair, Northway House, Tewkesbury; reserve, Mrs. Yeend.
Blue male, 6 to 9 months: 1, Miss Fair.
Blue female. 6 to 9 mouths: 2, Mrs. Yeend.
Blue breeders. 3 to 9 months, male or female: Reserve, Miss Fair.
Blue novice, 3 to 9 months, male or female: Reserve, Miss Fair; very highly commended, Mrs. Yeend.
Blue limit, 3 to 9 months, male or female: Reserve, Miss Fair; very highly commended, Mrs. Yeend.
Blue special limit, 3 to II mouths, male or female: Reserve Miss Fair; very highly commended, Mrs. Yeend.
Cream, 6 to 9 months, male or female: 1, Mrs. Stevenson.
Any colour breeders, except blue, male or female: 3, Mrs. Stevenson.
Any colour novice, except blue, male or female: Reserve, Mrs. Moon, Honington, Shipston-on-Stour; commended, Mrs. Stevenson.
SHORT-HAIRED CATS.
Any variety kitten, male or female: 2, Miss Wharton Avalon, Battledown, Cheltenham.
Any variety breeders, male or female: 3, Miss Wharton.
Any variety novice, male or female: 2, Miss Wharton.
NATIONAL CAT CLUB CLASSES
Any colour long-haired, adult male: 1, Mrs. Yeend.
Any colour, long haired adult, female: 1, Mrs Yeend; 3, Mrs. Stevenson.
Any colour self long haired kitten: 1, Mrs. Stevenson; 2, Mrs. Yeend; 3 and extra 3, Miss Fair.
CROYDON CAT CLUB CLASSES
Any variety long-haired cat: 1, Mrs. Yeend.
Any variety long-haired kitten: 3, Mrs. Stevenson.
MIDLAND COUNTIES CAT CLUB CLASSES
Any long haired adult: 1, Mrs. Yeend; 2, Mrs. Stevenson.
Any colour long haired Kitten: 2, Mrs. Stevenson; reserve Miss Fair.
Any variety short haired cat or kitten, including Siamese: 2 Miss Wharton
SOUTHERN COUNTIES CAT CLUB CLASSES
Any variety long haired adult: 1, Mrs. Yeend; 2, Mrs. Stevenson.
Any variety long haired kitten: 2, and reserve. Miss Fair; very highly commended, Mrs. KYeend.
KENTISH CAT SOCIETY CLASSES: Any variety long haired kitten:1, Mrs. Stevenson.
NEWBURY CAT CLUB CLASSES
Any variety male cat, or Siamese: 1. Mrs. Yeend; 2 Mrs. Stevenson.
Any variety male kitten or Siamese: Very highly commended, Miss Fair.
Any variety female kitten or Siamese : 1, Mrs. Stevenson; highly commended, Mrs. Yeend.
Mrs. Yeend’s entries were:—"Ch. Mischief of Bredon” (Best Cat in the Show)’ “Maree of Bredon," “Chu Chu,” "Mike of Bredon," "David Copperfield." "Little Ann," and " Susan of Glenbarrow.”
Mrs Stevenson's:- Ch. Buff of Hanley" "Dainty of Hanley, "Cara of Hanley.”
Miss Joyce Fair's:- " Northway Polly Peachum," "Northway Lally."
Mrs. Moon's:- “Honington Larka," "Honington Whimsical," "Honington Smudge."
Miss Wharton's:— "Sally Mae."
NATIONAL CAT SHOW. EAST SURREY PRIZE WINNERS. Surrey Mirror, 11th December 1931
Some of the finest cats in England were seen at the National Cat Club's 42nd Championship Show which was held at the Crystal Palace on Wednesday and Thursday last week, at which there were 350 exhibits, and the following East Surrey exhibitors were prize-winners:
Miss Bretherton, Effingham, with “Lucky Jim o’Dreams,” a black male, long-haired kitten (2nd); “Black Nick o’Dreams,” short-haired kitten (1st, 2nd and 3rd,).
Mrs. Corps, Purley, with “Kisser,” a Manx male (2nd); “Pitchin,” a shorthaired tabby kitten (2nd).
Mrs. Crossman, Dorking, with “Rogue of Hyver,” neuter (1st and 3rd).
Mrs. Neate, Bunts Farm, Leigh, Reigate, with “Full o’ Fire,” a red tabby, long-haired male (two 1sts and two 2nds).
Mrs. Towgood, Coulsdon, with “Zymba,” a Siamese kitten (a 2nd and two 3rds).
Another East Surrey exhibitor was Mrs. Knott, Nutfield Marsh, Redhill.
1931 DUNDEE, ANGUS AND DISTRICT FUR AND FEATHER SHOW
FUR AND FEATHER SHOW Dundee Courier, 7th December 1931
The finest specimens from the hutches and lofts of Britain's foremost fur and feather fanciers were displayed in the Drill Hall, Dundee, on Saturday. From Beauly in the north to Bristol in the south exhibitors flocked to the annual open show of rabbits, cats, cavies, mice, pigeons, and poultry held under the joint auspices of the Dundee, Angus, and District Fur and Feather Club and the Scottish Rabbit Club. [Cat judge - Mr P. P. Connor, Coatbridge]
Longhaired, blue, male – J.W. Glass, 33, Car???? Road, Hamilton.
Longhaired, blue, female – 1, S. Montgomery, The Manse, Muirkirk; 2, J.D. Glass; 3, T.M. Lawson.
Chinchilla – 1 and 3, Capt. James P.P. Simpson, 3 Osborne Place, Dundee.
Any other colour – 1 and 2, Capt. Simpson.
Siamese – 1 and 2, D. Cree, 35 Strathmore Avenue, Barnhill, Angus.
Shorthaired – 1, P.J. Gray, 112, Dundee Loan, Forfar; 2, D. C. Gauldie, Braeview, Arbroath; 3, T. E. Bur???, Mirfield.
Gelding – 1, Mrs C.M. Bowman, 71 W???side Terrace, Dundee; 2, D. Buchan, Nilebank, Forfar; 3, Lady Jean Ogilvy.
Kitten, longhaired, under nine months – 1, J.D. Glass; 2 and 3, S. M???, Clydebank.
Shorthaired – 1, Miss Lindsay, 4 Balgillo Crescent, Broughty Ferry; 2, P.J. Glass, Broughty Ferry; 3, Mrs Brown, Templehall, L???forgan.
Household Cat – 1, Miss McPherson, Car???? Errol; 2, Miss E. Stark, 4 Forester Street, Dundee; 3, R. Renton, 17 Constitution Street, Dundee.
Challenge – 1, J.D. Glass; 2, Capt Jas. P.P. Simpson; 3, S. Montgomery.
Children’s Class – 1, N Dryden, 24 Sharp’s Lane, Dundee; 2, J. Peterson, Perth Road; 3, D. Sibbald, Osborne Place.
[Forfar Dispatch, 10th December 1931 - Cats.–P. G. Gray, a first and special, also second and special]
1931 BRISTOL FANCIERS' SHOW
BRISTOL FANCIERS’ SHOW Western Daily Press, 12th December 1931
Don’t forget to visit - Bristol Fanciers’ Show at the Drill Hall, Old Market on December 15 & 16. Admission – Adults, 1s; school children, 3d. . . . The Open Cat Show on the first day will include all the Leading Exhibitors, including Magnificent Winners at the recent Crystal Palace Show.
FANCIERS' SHOW HELD IN BRISTOL. Western Daily Press, 16th December 1931
Only a few months ago it seemed probable that the annual show of the Bristol Fanciers' Association would he abandoned for this year least. Some the stalwarts, however, with the help of a few faithful younger members, decided that the sequence should not be broken, and determined to carry on, with the result that the Society's 40th annual two days’ show was opened yesterday, at the Drill Hall, Old Market Street. The classification, perhaps, was not quite so pretentious as in past years, but it was very comprehensive, in both fur and feather . . . It is a matter for regret, however, that the entry from fanciers in Bristol and the district was not to expectation, the greater portion of the exhibits coming from parts of the country many miles from the city . . .Cats were good in numbers, though the entry was affected by animals suffering from colds caught at the Crystal Palace Show. Household pets will be on view to-day.
1931 CHRISTCHURCH AND DISTRICT FUR AND FEATHER SOCIETY MEMBERS' SHOW
CHRISTCHURCH AND DISTRICT F. & F. SOCIETY Western Gazette, 27th November 1931
Christchurch and District F. & F. Society, Members’ Poultry, Pigeon, Rabbit, and Cat Show, Saturday, December 19th, 1931. [Cat Judge – Mrs Yeates.] Entries close with Membership 2s. 6d., Monday’s Post, Dec. 7th. Schedules: Victor Mayner, Hon. Secretary, 20, Grove Road West, Christchurch.
[CHRISTCHURCH AND DISTRICT FUR AND FEATHER SOCIETY MEMBERS' SHOW ] Western Gazette, 25th December 1931
Formed only two months ago, the Christchurch and District Fur and Feather Society held a members' show at the Town Hall, Christchurch, on Saturday.
CATS. Judge: Mrs. Yeates.
Blue Persian, male female–1,. 2, and 3, Mesdames Rogers and Herbert.
Blue Persian kitten, male or female, under nine months– 1, Mrs. Le Sueur; 2, Mrs. T. Willis; 3, Miss E. Bannister.
Blue Persian breeders, male or female - 1 and 2, Mesdames Rogers and Herbert; 3. Mrs. Le Sueur.
Siamese, male or female–1 and 2, C. G. Ellis.
Red, cream or torty, male or female, and any other variety long hair, cat or kitten–1 and 3, Mrs. Kennaway; 2, Mrs. A. Cattermole.
Any other variety short hair, cat or kitten–1, Mr. Brooker; 2. Mrs. Kennaway; 3, Miss B. Dundus-Mouat.
Any variety, neuter –1, Miss V. Woodifield; 2, Miss Sunderland; 3, Mrs. Norman.
Household pet cat or kitten, male or female– 1. Mr. Bartlett; 2, Miss F. Hitchcock; 3, Miss Woodifield.
Red, cream, or torty kitten–1, Mrs Kennaway; 2, Miss Simpson.
CAT SPECIALS.
Abbotswood Cup. best blue cat in show - Mesdames Rogers and Herbert.
Miss Bannister (special) best cat in show–Mesdames Rogers and Herbert.
Mrs D. Mouat, [special for] best Siamese– G. C. Ellis.
Mrs. Herbert, [special for] best neuter –Mrs Bartlett.
1931 REGIONAL CAT SHOWS
[DUBLIN CAT SHOW] Offaly Chronicle, 1st January, 1880
At the Cat Show just held at the Exhibition Palace, Dublin, Mrs Wright, daughter of the esteemed rector of Birr, obtained first prize for a beautiful Manx cat called “Arthur Tom,” after the donor. This prime specimen of the feline tribe was presented by a friend now living in the Isle of Man. We have no doubt that the prize Tom will henceforward be a pet in the family of his fortunate owner.
INCREASED ENTRIES AT ALYTH SHOW FINE DISPLAY OF FUR AND FEATHER. Dundee Courier, 12th January 1931
The seventh annual show of Alyth and District Fur and Feather Club took place in the Town Hall on Saturday. . . the principal prize-winners were:
Cats–Mrs Mc'Bain, Alyth; Mrs Fisher, Alyth.
Special Prizes, cats–Mrs McBain, Alyth.
[BRADFORD FUR AND FEATHER SHOW] Leeds Mercury, 19th January 1931
The Bradford Championship Show Rabbits, Cavies, Cats, Mice, and Rats ended at Olympia Hall, Bradford, to-day. . . [no cat results given]
BALFRON POULTRY [ETC] SHOW The Scotsman, 2nd February 1931
The Strathendrick Ornithological Society held its 40th annual open show in the John McLintock Hall, Baltron, on Saturday. [Only best cat was printed]
Best Cat [in show] – Geo. Battison, Balfron.
[TOTNES] CATTLE SHOW DECISION TO INTRODUCE DOG AND CAT SECTION Western Morning News, 14th February 1931
Mr. J. Wakeham presided over and South Devon Agricultural Show Committee yesterday . . . the committee would well advised to cancel this year's show in view of the agricultural depression throughout country . . . The Chairman said they had already decided to carry on the arrangements for the show, but to drop the poultry section and endeavour to include a dog and cat show.
ANGUS AND MEARNS FUR SHOW AT FORFAR. Forfar Herald, 27th March 1931
There were 100 entries at a table show held by Forfarshire and Kincardineshire Fur and Feather Association in the West End Reid Hall, Forfar, on Saturday. The judge was Mr J. Dow, Perth. The prize-winners were:
Cats, long hair–Mrs D. Johnston. Forfar.
Short-Haired–P. G. Gray, Forfar.
Breeders' Class - 1 A. Findlay; 2 A. Ritchie; 3 E. Wright.
Challenge Class - 1 Mrs Mungo; 2 G. Donaldson; 3 A. Findlay.
FUR AND FEATHER CLUB SHOW AT DUNDEE ANGUS AND PERTH WINNERS Dundee Courier, 7th April 1931
Dundee, Angus, and District Fur and Feather Club held an open table in the Fabian Hall, Dundee, on Saturday. There was a good turnout of exhibits, including a number from a distance. Mr Andrew Findlay, Montrose, acted as judge.
Mr Gray, Forfar, best cat in show
[Classes] Cats, Mrs Gray.
DUNDEE, ANGUS AND DISTRICT FUR AND FEATHER CLUB Forfar Dispatch, 9th April 1931
At the Dundee, Angus, and District Fur and Feather Club’s open table show held in Dundee, on Saturday . . in the cat section P.J. Gray had three firsts and a special.
BRECHIN FUR AND FEATHER SHOW Dundee Courier, 15th June 1931
The open table show of the Kincardine and Forfar Fur and Feather Association was held in the Co-Operative Hall, Brechin, on Saturday afternoon. . . . Mr. Findlay, Montrose, was judge . . . The following were the prize-winners:
Cats, long-haired – Lady Jean Ogilvy.
Short-haired – P.J. Gray, Forfar.
Household Cat – 1, Lady Jean Ogilvy; 2, P.J. Gray.
CONSERVATIVES’ GARDEN FETE West Sussex Gazette, 2nd July 1931
Southwick and Fishersgate branch of the Divisional Conservative Association had a big rally on Saturday in the grounds of the Manor House, which had been place at their disposal by the kindness of Dr and Mrs Martin. The affair took the form of a fete and cat and comic dog show . . . Here were long-haired and short-haired cats, and cats whose pedigree was by no means conservative. All were welcomed, although some were “Bolshies” in behaviour.
Cats. Long hair: 1, Miss Marant; 2, Mrs W.W. Martin; 3, Miss Norman.
Short hair; 1, Miss Marant; 2, Mrs Huband.
Best condition: 1, Mrs Norman; 2, Mrs W. Martin; 3, Mrs Dyson.
[SOUTHWICK AND FISHERGATE CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL FETE] Worthing Herald, 4th July 1931
Miss Mead was in charge of a cat show, the results of which were as follow:-
Best long haired – 1, Miss Morant; 2, Miss W.W. Martin; 3, Miss Norman; vhc, Miss Bateson and Mr Houghton.
Short-haired – 1, Miss Morant; 2, Mrs Huband.
Best condition – 1, Miss Norman; 2, Mrs W.W. Martin; 3, Mrs Dyson.
GARDEN PARTY HELPS WILLOUGHBY INSTITUTE Rugby Advertiser, 31st July 1931
Recently a very enjoyable garden meeting was held in the Vicarage, by kind permission of the Rev. G.E.M. and Mrs Tonge. The proceeds were in aid of the Willoughby Women’s Institute . . . The party opened with a “Cat Show,” but only two cats were entered and the judge (Mr Lowke) awarded the prize to Mrs Collett’s grey and white.
LARKHALL'S GREAT SHOW Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette, 8th August 1931
Much of the old-time rivalry of August Bank Holiday flower shows in Bath district has disappeared. Weston Show dropped out some years ago, and Twerton continued until last year. Now Larkhall Show alone holds the field, and even that has been reduced from two days to one day duration. . . Siamese cats, and a fine assortment of rabbits were striking features.
[MARTON AND BLACKPOOL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY] ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL, HORTICULTURAL & DOG SHOW Lancashire Evening Post, 8th August 1931
Wednesday, August 19th, at Highfield Road, Blackpool. Full Classification for Horses, Cattle, Dogs . . . Cats, Mice, Cavies, . . . Admission:- Adults, 1/6; Children, 6d. Judging Commences At 11 A.M. . . . Schedules may be obtained from the Secretary. W. Grindrod, Certified Accountant, 1, May Bell-avenue, Blackpool (Tel. 1826). [Cat judge was W. Whalley, Blackpool, cat results not given in show report in issue of 19th August.]
BRINDLE SHOW. A COMPREHENSIVE AND WELLMANAGED EXHIBITION. Lancashire Evening Post, 22nd August 1931
The Brindle, Hoghton, and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society held their ninth annual show to-day . . . on the usual site adjoining the old highway from Preston to Blackburn, near Hoghton Station, where it is easily accessible to those travelling road or rail. Judges: Cottagers’ District Classes: Cats: Open all, W. Whalley. [Cat results not given]
PRIZE LIST AT THE HATHERLEY SHOW Cheltenham Chronicle, 22nd August 1931
Hatherley and Reddings agricultural and horticultural show on Wednesday . . . There were two classes for cats Miss Noble's exhibit won the open long-haired class, and Miss B. Vizard won a first in the cottagers' long-haired class.
SANDY SHOW Biggleswade Chronicle, 28th August 1931
The fifty-eighth annual exhibition of the Sandy and District Floral and Horticultural Society was held yesterday . . . There was no show of kittens this year.
STRONG ENTRIES AT BRECHIN SHOW Dundee Courier, 28th September 1931
The Forfarshire and Kincardine Fur and Feather Association held an open show of poultry, pigeons, rabbits, cats, cavies, and mice at the City Hall, Brechin, on Saturday.. . .
CATS–Lady -Jean Ogilvy; P. G. Gray, 112 Dundee Loan, Forfar.
LOCAL SUCCESSES AT BRECHIN POULTRY SHOW Arbroath Guide, 3rd October 1931
Several Arbroath competitors were successful exhibitors at an open show of poultry, pigeons, rabbits, cats, cavies, and mice at Brechin on Saturday [26th Sept].
[NEWQUAY FUR AND FEATHER SOCIETY SHOW] Cornish Guardian, 22nd October 1931
The Newquay Fur and Feather Society is to be congratulated upon the success of Its second annual open show which was held at the Women's Institute, Newquay, yesterday.
Cats – Any variety, long hair – 1, Mrs J. Nail; 2, F.G. Thomas; 3, Mrs A.N. Angrove.
Any variety, short hair – 1, Miss M.L. Ennor.
MEARNS FUR AND FEATHER. Aberdeen Press and Journal, 26th October 1931
The fourth annual show of the Howe o' the Mearns Fanciers' Association, held in the Auction Mart buildings, Laurencekirk, on Saturday . . . The principal prize-winners were:
Cats – Miss D.M. H. Low, Laurencekirk; Peter J. Gray, Forfar.
[Cat judge – Mr A. Findlay, Montrose.]
CITY OF PORTSMOUTH FANCIERS’ SOCIETY Portsmouth Evening News, 9th November 1931
Annual Show of Poultry, Bantams, Pigeons, Rabbits, Cavies, Cage Birds and Cats on Wednesday and Thursday, November 25th and 26th (Cats first day only). Entries close: Cats, Wednesday, November 11th . . . Schedules and all particulars of H.S. Howell, Hon. Secretary, 28 Crown Street, Church Road, Portsmouth.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY POULTRY [ETC] SHOW Penrith Observer, 10th November 1931
Cumberland County Poultry Show to be held in the Market Hall, Penrith, Thursday, November 25th. 127 classes – Poultry, Bantams, Pigeons, Rabbits, Cavies & Cats. Prize money 12/-, 6/-, 3/-. Entry fee 2/-. Schedules from F. Blamire, Hon. Sec., 15, Howard Street; or Mr W. Wilkinson, Butcher, Middlegate, Penrith.
WHITSTABLE FUR AND FEATHER SOCIETY. Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald, 21st November 1931
The thirty-fourth annual show of the Whitstable Fur and Feather Society was held in the Foresters’ Hall, Whitstable, Wednesday and Thursday. . . . Mr. Lane [Show President] confessed that he did not know a lot about the exhibits, but recalled that when he was a boy at Faversham they had a white cat which was being put in a show. It was brushed and cared for and kept clean, but on the day before the show it got into the coal box and emerged neither black nor white. It was, however, sent to the show labelled “Sold. Not for competition,” and caused much curiosity, because people had never seen a slate-coloured cat before. (Laughter.) {apart from speeches, no mention of cat classes at this show]
FUR AND FEATHER EXCELLENT EXHIBITS AT PORTSMOUTH SHOW Portsmouth Evening News, 26th November 1931
Aristocrats of the fur and feather world were on show at the Hants (Fortress) Royal Engineers Drill Hall, Southsea, yesterday, when the 42nd annual show of the City of Portsmouth Fanciers’ Society was held. . . . There was also a section for cats, although the entries were fewer than last year. [Cat judge - Mrs. Campbell Fraser.]
ARBROATH FUR AND FEATHER SHOW Dundee Courier, 30th November 1931
There was a fine display of feather and fur at the annual show of Arbroath Poultry, Pigeon and Rabbit Association in the Drill Hall, Marketgate, on Saturday . . . one of the exhibitors was Lady Jean Ogilvy, Cortachy Castle, daughter of the Earl and Countess of Airlie, who had six entries . . . one in the cats class . . . in the cats section she was awarded first place with a beautiful 14-months-old grey chinchilla [cat judge Mr James White, Carluke.] The leading winners in the various sections were:-
Cats – Mrs Dalgarno, Arbroath; Lady Jean Ogilvy, Cortachy Castle; G. Napier, Arbroath.
GREAT POULTRY SHOW AT PENRITH Penrith Observer, 1st December 1931
The outlook for the future of the Cumberland County Poultry Show has considerably brightened since its annual meeting a few months ago. At that meeting the question was raised as to whether it would not be more advisable to allow the show to lapse, owing to lack of support. A second meeting was held later to consider the question, and it was decided to carry on. The ninth show, held in the Penrith Market Hall on Thursday . . . Great interest was taken in the cat section, as also in that of the mice (not very far from the cats!).
Cat (local) – 1, Mrs Waiting, Coach and Horses Inn, Penrith; 2, Miss Cranswick, Brougham Street, Penrith; 3, Miss F. Murray, Eamont Bridge Penrith.
PRIZE CATS. TAVISTOCK AWARDS. Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, 3rd December 1931
Mrs. Brodrick distributed the prizes won at the Tavistock Fat Stock and Poultry Show. The following- awards were made in the cat classes:
Long hair: 1, Miss It. N. Pinches; 2, Mrs. L. Redmore; 3, Mrs. Ireland.
Short hair: 1, Mrs. Frise; 2. Miss P. Wollacott; 3, Miss E. Pinches.
Mrs. Prise won the cup for best cat in the Show.
Other special prize-winners were.–Best blue cat, Mrs. Frise; best ginger cat. Miss P. Wollacott; best grey cat, Miss L. Wollacott; youngest exhibitor, Miss P. Wollacott.