REPORTS FROM EARLY BRITISH CAT SHOWS 1937

1937 MIDLAND COUNTIES CAT CLUB (GLOUCESTER) SHOW

[1937] CHAMPIONSHIP CAT SHOW Gloucester Citizen, 29th December 1936
Championship Cat Show, Public Baths, Barton St., Gloucester, on Thursday, January 7th, 1937. Admission 1/-, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Special Class for Household Pets. Entry Fee 2/6. Prize Money 10/-, 5/-, 2/6, and a Miniature Silver Cup to the winner, if there are over 12 entries. Entries for this class accepted up to January 4th. Bring your pet and tell your friends to bring theirs. Pens and food provided. Entry Forms and particulars from the Hon. Sec.: Miss J. Fair, Northway, Tewkesbury.

[MIDLAND COUNTIES CAT CLUB] CHAMPIONSHIP CAT SHOW, PUBLIC BATHS. Gloucester Citizen, 2nd January 1937
CHAMPIONSHIP CAT SHOW, PUBLIC BATHS, Burton St., Gloucester, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 7th, 1937. Admission 1/-, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Special Class for Household Pets. Entry Fee 2/6. Prize Money 10/-, 6/-, 2/6, and a Miniature Silver Cup to the winner, if there are over 12 entries. Entries for this class accepted January 4th. Bring your pet and tell your friends to bring theirs. Pens and food provided. Entry Forms and particulars from the Hon. Sec.: Miss J. Fair, Northway, Tewkesbury.

[MIDLAND COUNTIES CAT CLUB] ABYSSINIAN CATS IN GLO'STER SHOW. 200 ENTRIES AND MANY BREEDS Gloucester Citizen, 7th January 1937
Well-known breeders and the cream of feline society were represented at the Midland Counties Cat Club Championship Show, held at the Public Baths, Gloucester, to-day. It was the second time the show had been to Gloucester, and the verdict of a well-known judge was that it was "the best quality Midlands show for some 25 years - at least since the days of the old Birmingham show." With nearly 200 entries from all parts of the country, many were the breeds which claimed the attention of the judges. There was a wonderful show of Chinchillas - easily the strongest class in the show - and Blacks were also strongly represented. Among other breeds were some of the scarce Abyssinian variety, also of Siamese. Russian, Neuter, Blue Persian. Tabby, and Manx. The judges were Mrs. Yeates, Miss Adams. Mrs. Bazeley, Mr. W. Cox-Ife, and Mr. Western, the referee judge being Mr. Yeates. Other officials were: President, Mr. H. J. Aubrey; hon, treasurer, Mrs. F. H Stevens; committee, Mrs. Aubrey, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Stevenson, Miss Chichester, Miss Langston; show manager, Mrs. F. H Stevens. The secretarial duties were efficiently discharged by Miss J. Fair, of Tewkesbury. A list prize-winners will be given in "The Citizen" on Friday.

[MIDLAND COUNTIES CAT CLUB] SOME FAMOUS CATS ON VIEW Local Awards at Show Western Daily Press, 8th January 1937
Some of the most famous cats in country were exhibited the Championship Cat Show, held at Gloucester yesterday by the Midland Counties Club, one of the oldest clubs of its kind in the country. Entries totalled about 200 cats from all parts of the British Isles. The Beresford Challenge Cup for the best long haired Orange kitten was won by Miss K. M. Stuck, of Saltash, Cornwall, with Wiveliscombe Selene, which was also adjudged the best kitten in show. Lady Eardley-Wilmot, of Henley-on-Thames, won the Mischief of Bredon Cup for the best long-haired male adult with Hawthornsyke Ian; and Mrs Putman, of Newport, Mon., carried off the Northway Shelmerdine cup for the best blue long-haired female adult with Love of Culloden. Ch. Llantarnam Wild Rosebud, entered by Mrs Putnam, was adjudged the best cat in the show, and also carried off the awards for the best female and best long-haired cat. The best short-haired cat in the show was Wivenhoe, Titanya, entered by Mrs R.L. Alexander, of Taunton. The best male cat in the show was Llantarnam Jumbo Boy.

RARE CATS IN GLO'STER SHOW. MIDLAND EXHIBITION SUCCESS. 200 ENTRIES Gloucester Citizen, 8th January 1937
The Midland Counties Cat Club Championship Show, held for the second year in succession at the Public Baths, Gloucester, yesterday drew entries from all parts of the country. Some of the best-known breeders and exhibitors were represented, and from the point of view of quality the show was regarded as the best for a considerable number of years. Several of the breeds represented are extremely rare in this country, such as Abyssinian. There were Persian, Siamese, Tabbies, Manx, Tortoiseshell and Chinchillas. The last-named were the strongest class in the show. The Abyssinian cat seems to gaining favour in the West. Whereas there were but two of the species at the Show last year, this time there were 10. Yesterday, these cats were noticeable among the other breeds by their tiger-like restlessness. They are short-haired, sharp featured, and rather small.

Two of the must successful Gloucestershire exhibitors were Miss Joyce Fair, of Tewkesbury, and Mrs. Stevenson, of Woodhouse, Avening, near Stroud. Among Miss Fair exhibits were "Northway Just Jane," "Northway Lollipop," "Northway Cinderella," "Northway Jill," "Northway Tarn," "Northway Tangerina," and "Northway Tom Tiddler." "Northway Just Jane" was placed first and awarded a championship certificate the class for tortie-and-white cats, and also gained premier honours in the sections both for any variety of British cat and for any variety short-haired senior. It also led the way among radius cuts, in the Midland Counties Club classes, won first place in the section for any variety short-haired cats or kittens, and secured a similar distinction in a similar class among National Club entrants. "Northern [Northway] Lollipop" gained a first and championship certificate in the tortoiseshell class, and was placed reserve among radius cats, a position which was also occupied by "Northway Cinderella" among cream females and in the any colour special limit class. "Northway Tangerina" was placed second in the class for any coloured short-haired kittens, but "Northway Tom Tiddler " was shown and was first in the blue breeders' class and in the blue novice, blue special limit, and blue maiden classes. "Northway Jill" was placed third among radius cats and reserve in the blue cream class, while "Northway Tarn" was third among radius kittens. "Northway Just Jane" was reserve to the best short-haired cat in the show.

Mrs. Stevenson gained many successes with her three entries, "Champion, Wysh of Hanley," "Berry of Hanley," and "Biscuit of Hanley." The trio were placed third in the team competition, while "Berry of Hanley" and "Biscuit of Hanley" gained second place in the kitten pairs section. Individually the successes gained by the trio were as follow: "Wysh of Hanley"–First and championship certificate in cream female class; extra first in Midland Counties Club class for any variety long-haired cats; second in any colour senior class; second in section for radius cats; second in Newbury Club class for any variety cat; and h.c. in breeders' "any colour" class. "Berry of Hanley": Reserve in cream male kitten section; v.h.c. breeders' "any colour" kitten class; h.c. in novices class for any colour kitten; third in Midland Counties Club section for any variety longhaired male kitten; and third in Southern Counties class for any variety kitten. "Biscuit of Hanley": First in cream male kitten section, second in breeders' any colour kitten class, second in any colour limit kitten class; second in class for radius kittens; third in novice class for any colour kitten; v.h.c. in any colour special limit kitten class; first in Midland Counties Club class for any long-haired male kitten; third in National Club class for any variety long haired kitten; and third in Newbury Club section for any variety kitten.

Miss H. W. Thornely, of Cromhall, Charfield, was also a successful exhibitor. Her "Kamrah" gained the premier award in the class for blue maiden kitten, and her "Katong" was second in the section for Neuter cats or kittens. "Gobaith," belonging to Mrs. L.E. Fawkes, of Stonehouse, was placed first in the class for radius kittens, was third among cream male kittens, and reserve in the Midland Counties Club section for longhaired male kittens. "Frankette Royal," also entered by Mrs. Fawkes, was third in the section for blue cream cats. Mrs. Broxton and Miss Robinson, of Kempsford, Fairford, exhibited "Merely Mickey," "Merely Monty," "Merely Max," and "Merely Margaret." "Merely Mickey" was placed third among cream males and was v.h.c. in the novices' any colour section. "Merely Max" was commended in the Chinchilla kitten class, and "Merely Monty" was h.c. in the same Section, and with "Merely Margaret'' the latter was v.h.c. among kitten pairs. "Fernleigh Loveliness," the property of the same exhibitors, was v.h.c. in the Chinchilla female class. "Michael," entered by Miss Bracey, of Staple Hill, Bristol, was placed third in the class for Neuter cat or kitten. Another Bristol entrant, Mrs. M. A. Edwards, of Fark, was successful in gaining first place with her "Gossamer Glamorous Knight" in the Chinchilla kitten section.

Mrs. McConnell, of Ledbury, gained a first with her "Kirstie" in the class for blue female kitten, and the same entry was placed third in the novices' class and was v.h.c. in the blue maiden kitten section. "Miss Moppet of Glenberrow," entered by Mrs. Hartland, of Putley, near Ledbury, was second in the blue kitten class and breeders section', third in the selling class, and reserve in both the blue kitten novices' class and among radius kittens. "Mariner of Glenberrow," belonging to the same owner, was v.h.c. in the blue male section.

Championship Awards. The principal awards were gained by the following:-
For best long-haired cat: Mrs. Newport; res., Miss Langston, Maidenhead.
Short-haired cat: Mrs. R. L. Alexander, Taunton; res., Miss J. Fair.
Best cat bred by exhibitor: Mrs. Putman.
Best cat in show: Mrs. Putman; res., Miss Langston.
Best male cat and best female cat: Mrs. Putman.
Best long-haired kitten: Miss K M. Stuck, Wiveliscombe, Saltash, Cornwall, also best long-haired kitten bred by exhibitor.
Best short-haired kitten: Mrs. Alexander.
Best kitten in show: Miss Stuck; res., Mrs. B.H. Soame, Bexhill-on-Sea.
Best longhaired exhibit: Mrs. Putman.
Best short-haired exhibit: Mrs. Alexander.
Best exhibit: Mrs. Putman.
Mrs. Pulman, who was the exhibitor and the breeder of "Lantarnam Wild Rosebud,' awarded its fifth successive championship award, won five firsts, including three championship certificates, one second and three thirds.

First prize-winners in the principal sections were as follow:-
LONG-HAIRED
Black: Mrs. Putman (2); Miss L. H. Marriott, Reading.
White: Mrs. Finch, Maidenhead (and championship certificate); Mrs. Radmore, Southsea.
Blue: Lady M. Eardley-Wilmot, Henley-on- Thames (and championsnip certificate); Mrs. Putman: Miss Joyce Fair (breeders' class); Mrs. Oglethorpe, Wimbledon (2); Mrs. McConnell; Miss H. W. Thornely.
Red Tabby: Miss K. M. Stuck (3) (and two championship certificates).
Tortoiseshell: Miss J. Fair (and championship certificate).
Tortie-and-white: Mrs. Axon, Croydon (and championship certificate).
Cream: Capt. W. H. Powell, St. Albans (and championship certificate); Mrs. Stevenson (2) (and championship certificate).
Blue-Cream: Capt, G. St. Barbe, St. Albans (and championship certificate).
Brown Tabby: Miss Cathcart, Paignton (2) (and two championship certificates); Miss J. Tidbury, Reading.
Chinchillas: Mrs. Sargent. Stowe, London, whose "Langherne Taurus" gained third championship certificate and thus becomes a full champion; Miss Langston, Maidenhead (and championship certificate); Mrs M. A. Edwards.
Smoke cat: Miss M. Alexander, Ipswich.
Any other colour kitten: Miss Bowden-Smith, Exeter.

SHORT-HAIRED.
Siamese: Mrs. Allen-Maturin, Southampton; Mrs. R. L. Alexander (and championship certificate); Miss E. C. Busteed (and championship certificate); Mrs. R. L. Alexander.
Abyssinians: Mrs. H. W. Basnett, South Croydon (and championship certificate); Mrs. Allen-Maturin (and championship certificate); Major Woodiwiss, Danbury, Essex.
Manx: Mrs. Sharman, Hampton-on-Thames; Mss J. Readman, London.
Blue foreign: Mrs. Higgins, Ipswich (and championship certificate).
Tortie-and-White: J. Fair.
Short-haired kitten: Mrs. Hague, Blackpool.

OTHER CLASSES
Premier awards in other classes went to: Miss J. Fair; Lady Eardley-Wilmot; Mrs. Putman; Mrs. Aubrey, Worcester; Capt. Powell; Mrs. Sampson, Sidmouth; Miss Langston; Mrs. Finch; Mrs. Oglethorpe; Mrs. Allen-Maturin; Mrs. Alexander; and Capt. St. Barbe. Lady Eardley-Wilmot carried off the leading honours in the team and the brace and pairs section, while Mrs. Aubrey was the winner of the pairs.

First prize-winners in the club classes were:
Midland Counties Club: Lady Eardley-Wilmot; Miss Langston; Mrs. Stevenson; Mrs. Sampson; Miss J. Fair.
National Club: Mrs. Putman; Mrs. Le Suer, Ramsbury, Wilts; Miss J. Fair.
Southern Counties Club: Lady Eardley-Wilmot; Mrs. Stevenson.
Southsea Club: Miss Langston.
Newbury Club: Miss Stuck; Miss Langston; Mrs. Oglethorpe.

[MIDLAND COUNTIES CAT CLUB] Gloucester Citizen, 8th January 1937
In view of the complaints to which expression is frequently given concerning the lack of public halls suitable for the purposes required in Gloucester it gratifying to learn that at least one organisation is satisfied with the facilities which exist the city. Last year, for the first time, the Midland Counties Cat Club held their championship show at the public baths in Gloucester, and they repeated the visit yesterday. The president (Mr. H. J. Aubrey) was questioned as to the reason for bringing the show at Gloucester for second year. "Because Gloucester has such a convenient hall," was his reply. Mr. Aubrey was full of praise for the facilities which exist at the baths for a cat show. The principal attribute of the baths is that they are so well and naturally lighted. This is a big advantage when judging the markings and colourings, which play so important a part when making awards at a cat show. At last year's show one of the most interesting exhibits was "Matthew of Greengables," the feline star of "Abdul the Damned." "Matthew of Grengables" was not penned yesterday, although it had been brought to the show, but "Langherne Taurus," belonging to the same owner, Mrs. Sargent Stowe, of London, gained its third championship certificate, and becomes full champion.

[MIDLAND COUNTIES CAT CLUB] GLO'SHIRE SUCCESSES AT CAT SHOW. RARE BREEDS IN MIDLAND CLUB'S EVENT Gloucestershire Echo, 8th January 1937; Cheltenham Chronicle, 16th January 1937
The Midland Counties Cat Club Championship Show, held for the second year in succession at the Public Baths, Gloucester, yesterday, attracted nearly 200 entries from all parts of the country. Some of the best-known breeders and exhibitors were represented, and from the point of view of quality the show was regarded as the best for a considerable number of years. Many breeds were represented, some being extremely rare in this country. They included Siamese, Abyssinian, Persian, Tabbies, Manx, Tortoiseshell, and Chinchillas, the last-named being the strongest class in the show. Mrs. Alexander, late of Denton Lodge, Oxford-street, Cheltenham, with her exhibit Wivenhoe Titanya won the adult Siamese championship and also the championship for the best short haired adult in the show. Her other exhibit, Holway Jerusha, Wivenhoe Titanya's kitten, won the championship for Siamese kittens, and was also judged the best short haired kitten in the show. Two of the most successful Gloucestershire exhibitors were Miss Joyce Fair, of Tewkesbury, and Mrs. Stevenson, of Woodhouse, Avening, near Stroud.

MANY AWARDS Among Miss Fair's exhibits were Northway Just Jane, Northway Lollipop, Northway Cinderella, Northway Jill, Northway Tarn, Northway Tangerina, and Northway Tom Tiddler. Northway Just Jane was placed first and awarded a championship certificate in the class for tortie-and-white cats, and also gained premier honours in the sections both for any variety of British cat and for any variety short-haired senior. Northway Just Jane also led the way among radius cats, and in the Midland Counties Club classes, won first place in the section for any variety short-haired cats or kittens, and secured a similar distinction in a similar class among National Club entrants. Northway Lollipop gained a first and championship certificate in the tortoiseshell class, and was placed reserve among radius cats, a position which was occupied also by Northway Cinderella among cream females and in the special limit any colour class. Northway Tangerina was placed second in the class for any coloured short-haired kittens, but Northway Tom Tiddler was shown and was first in the blue breeders' class, and in the blue novice, blue special limit and blue maiden classes. Northway Jill was placed third among radius cats and reserve in the blue cream class, while Northway Tarn was third among radius kittens. Northway Just Jane was reserve to the best short-haired cat in the show.

OTHER WINNERS Mrs. Stevenson gained many successes with her three entries – Champion Wysh of Hanley, Berry of Hanley and Biscuit of Hanley. Mrs. Broxton and Miss Robinson, of Kempsford, Fairford, exhibited Merely Mickey, Merely Monty, Merely Max and Merely Margaret. Merely Mickey was placed third among cream males and was v.h.c. in the novices' any colour section. Merely Monty was h.c. in the Chinchilla kitten class, and with Merely Margaret was v.h.c. among kitten pairs. Fernleigh Loveliness, the property of the same exhibitors, was v.h.c. in the Chinchilla female class. Among other successful Gloucestershire exhibitors were Miss H. W. Thornely, of Cromhall. Charfield, and Mrs. L. E. Fawkes, of Stonehouse.

[MIDLAND COUNTIES CAT CLUB] CHAMPION CATS Portsmouth Evening News, 9th January 1937
Mrs. Allen-Maturin, a member of the Southsea Cat Club, won two championships with a champion Soton Cezanne (Siamese), and with champion Soton Colette (Abyssinian), at the Midland Counties Cat Show, held at Gloucester this week. She also had another first, four seconds, and two specials. Soton Jubilee Gem was third. Mrs. Audrey Radmore, Secretary of the Portsmouth Cat Club, scored a notable win with her baby black, Albany Andromeda, who was given an extra first: and her Albany Adorable, a blue-eyed white, with first, second, and two thirds, and a silver spoon.

[MIDLAND CHAMPIONSHIP CAT SHOW] TEN WINNERS. Hendon & Finchley Times, 15th January 1937
Here comes Mrs. Campbell-Fraser, of Hendon, again. At the Midland Championship Cat Show, held at Gloucester last Thursday, her Persians annexed no less than ten prizes, including the Blue Persian Cat Club's silver spoon for "best eyes."

[BEST CAT] Norwood News, 15th January 1937
Miss Daphne Sand, one of the chorus ladies in "Humpty Dumpty," spends her recreation on her beautiful farm at Wraysbury, among all her animals. She has been showing her beautiful cats at the Cat Show for fourteen years. This year she won the Cup for the best cat in England. Down at the farm are 50 cats . . .

1937 BRADFORD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

BIG BRADFORD FUR AND FEATHER SHOW Bradford Observer, 11th January 1937
Mice will have the laugh on cats at Bradford's seventeenth annual championship show of rabbit, cavies, cats, mice and budgerigars, which is to be held in the Belle Vue Barracks next Friday and Saturday, 15 and 16 January. . . . Cats will be shown on Friday only . . . the show is run by the Bradford Small Live Stock Society – a national organisation – and the staffs of "Fur and Feather" and Watmoughs Ltd, Idle, Bradford.

BRADFORD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 16th January 1937
Entries In nearly all classes showed increases on previous years when Bradford Championship Show rabbits, cavies, cats, mice and budgerigars opened at Belle Vue Barracks yesterday. The first four sections were judged yesterday, and the budgerigars will be Judged to-day.
Cats. Longhaired.
Blue–1, Mrs. A. Firth, Skelmanthorpe; 2, Miss C.M. Holdsworth, Bradford; 3, J. W Proud, Horsforth.
A.O.C., male or female, adult – 1, M.J.W. Armitage; 2, M.J.W. Armitage; 3, Mrs. Budd, Harrogate.
Blue Kitten, M. or F., under 9 months – 1 and 2, George Bolton, Keighley; 3, Mrs. J. W Armitage.
A.O.C., M. or F., under 9 months - 1, Mrs. Armitage; 2, Mrs. Budd; 3, Mrs. H. Woollin, West Ardsley.

Shorthaired (including Siamese).
Any variety, M. or F., adult – 1, F. Hough, Manchester; 2, Mrs. C. Colbeck, West Ardsley; 3, Miss D. P. Speakman, Southport.
Any variety, Breeders' Cat or Kitten, long or shorthaired – 1, George Bolton; 2, Mrs. A. Firth; 3, Mrs. Armitage.
Yorkshire Cat Club Classes.
Any Variety Long- hair Cat, M. or F. – 1 and 2 Mrs. Armitage; 3, Mrs. Budd.
Any variety Kitten –1, George Bolton; 2, Mrs. Budd; 3. Mrs. Armitage.
A.V. Short-hair Cat or Kitten - Mrs. Budd.

1937 SOUTH-WESTERN COUNTIES CAT CLUB (EXETER) SHOW

EXETER CAT CLUB SHOW Western Morning News, 22nd January 1937
Cats from all over the country will be seen at the South Western Counties Cat Club fourth championship show on February 17 at Exeter Drillhall, and 10 per cent of the gate will be given to the R.S.P.C.A. Of particular interest will be a stall of woollen goods, hand spun and knitted – made from the combings of Persian cats.

[SOUTH-WESTERN COUNTIES CAT CLUB] CHAMPIONS OUSTED, EXETER CAT SHOW. LOCAL BREEDERS' ENTRY. PREMIER PRIZE GOES TO NEWCOMER Western Morning News, 18th February 1937
Feline jealousy raged at Exeter yesterday, when the South-Western Counties' Cat Club championship show was held. Entries were received from all parts of England and Wales, and the most gratifying feature was the local representation, which far exceeded previous years' entries from within a 20 miles radius of the city. Altogether there were 142 cats on show – ten less than last year – including a strong contingent from the North of England. The Siamese section attracted a record entry, and was larger even than in many of the London shows. Persians, on the other hand, were not so popular, the main reason being that the show was held a fortnight later than usual. Several well-known champions brought an added interest to the entry, and were the subject of admiration and inspection all day. But they did not have it all their own way. The premier award of the best exhibit in the show went to an "unknown" winning its first championship. It was a blue male Persian, Durani Omar, owned by Lady Eardley Wilmot, of Henley-on-Thames, and in addition it was placed as the best long-haired and best cat (as opposed to kitten) in the show. The reserve best cat and reserve best long-haired was won by Mrs Putnam, of Newport, and awards for best kitten and reserve best kitten went to Miss Rodda, Potter's Bar, Middlesex, and Mrs Sampson, Sidbury respectively. Mrs Sharman, Hampton-on-Thames exhibited the best short-haired cat, with Mrs Shimmir as runner-up. The best short-haired kitten was owned by Mrs Cates, Winterbourne, Bristol. Miss Cathcart, of Paignton, maintained her unbroken run of successes by entering her best cat exhibit in Devon. She has done so every year since the inception of the show.

A new feature of the show was a spinning-wheel exhibit, from which various kinds of articles are hand-spun and then hand-dyed, with cats' combings as the raw material. From these otherwise waste products are fashioned hats, scarves, belts, jumper, and ties. The idea was originated by Mrs Sampson, who is he show manager. It is the first time such articles have been exhibited at a cat show.

Officials were: President, Mrs Harold Michelmore; vice-president, Mrs F H Stevens; chairman of committee, Mrs Cates; show manager and hon treasurer, Mrs Sampson; show secretary and hon secretary, Miss Bowden-Smith; hon veterinary surgeon, Mr Hugh MacDonald. Judges – Blue long hair, Miss Kathleen Yorke; black and white long hairs, Miss Yorke and Capt Powell; chinchillas, silver tabbies, smokes, Miss Adams; creams, blue creams, red tabbies, tortoiseshells, Capt Powell; Siamese, Mrs Wade; Abyssinians, Miss Adams; British short hairs, Capt Powell; household pets, Mr Macdonald. Awards were:-

LONG-HAIRS.
Blue, male – 1 and ch and 3, Lady Eardley Wilmot; 2, Miss Pelly, Epping.
Blue, female – 1 and ch, Miss Putnam; 2, Mrs Payne, Plymouth; 3, Mrs Sampson.
Blue, Breeders – 1, Miss Pelley; 2, Miss Langston, Maidenhead; 3, Mrs Payne.
Blue, limit – 1, Mrs Hewitt, Bournemouth; 2, Mrs Payne; 3, Mrs Sampson.
Blue, novice – 1, Miss Cameron Smith, Mold, North Wales; 2, Mrs Hewitt; 3, Mrs Sampson.
Blue, Junior – 1, Lady Wilmot; 2, Miss Langston; 3, Miss Cameron Smith.
Blue, Senior - 1, Miss Pelly; 2, Lady Wilmot; 3, Mr Bolton and Mrs. Yeates, London.
Blue, Kitten, male and female, 6-9 months - 1, Mr. Young East Sheen; 2. Mrs. Le Sueur, Ramsbury, Wilts; 3, Mrs. Hewitt.
Blue, Kitten, male and female, 3-6 months–1, Miss Rodda; and 3, Mrs. Sampson.
Blue Kitten, Breeders–1, Miss Rodda; 2, Mr Young; 3, Mrs. Sampson.
Blue, Kitten, limit–1, Mr. Young; 2, Mrs. Hewitt; 3, Mrs. Sampson.
Black, male–1 and ch., Mrs. Putnam; 2, Miss Rodda.
Black, Female– 1 and ch., Miss Marriott, Upper Basildon, Reading; 2, Miss Rodda.
White, female–1 and ch., Mrs. Radmore, Southsea.
Cream, male–1 and ch.. Miss Pelly; 2. Mrs. Sampson.
Cream, Female– 1 and ch., Mrs. Sampson.
Cream and blue-cream kitten, male or female–1 and 2. Mrs. Sampson; 3, Mrs. Barter, Poole.
Blue cream, male or female–1 and ch., Mrs. Sampson; 2, Mrs. Saunders, St. Albans; 3, Mrs. Radmore.
Red tabby, male–1 and ch.. Miss Stuck, Saltash; 2. Mrs. Campbell-Fraser, Hendon.
Red tabby, female–1, Miss Stuck.
Red tabby, kitten, male or female–1, Miss Stuck.
Tortoiseshell and tortoiseshell and white–1 and ch.. Miss J. Fair, Tewkesbury; 2. Mrs. Campbell-Fraser.
Tortoiseshell and tortoiseshell and white, kitten–1, Mrs. Campbell-Fraser; 2, Miss Fair.
Brown tabby, male–1 and ch., Miss Cathcart.
Brown tabby, female–1 and ch., Miss Marriott; 2 and 3, Miss Cathcart.
Brown tabby, kitten, male or female–1 and 2, Miss J. M. Fisher, Bordon.
Chinchilla, male–1 and ch.. Miss Langston; 2, Miss Newton, Budleigh Salterton; 3, Mrs Radmore
Chinchilla, female–1, Mrs. Radmore.
Smoke kitten, male or female–1 and 2, Miss Bowden-Smith, Woodbury.
A.C. breeders, except blue;–1, Mrs. Putnam; 2, Miss Stuck; 3, Mrs Marriott.
Novice cat–1, Mrs Saunders; 2, Miss Rodda, 3, Miss Marriott.
Breeders kitten–1, Miss Stuck; 2, Mrs. Sampson; 3. Miss Bowden- Smith.
Novice kitten–1, and 2, Mrs. Sampson; 3, Miss Fair.
Limit cat–1, Miss Putnam; 2, Miss Langston; 3, Miss Cathcart
Junior cat–1, Miss Marriott; 2, Mrs Radmore; 3, Miss Langston.
Graduate–1, Miss Rodda; 2. Mrs Radmore; 3. Miss Marriott
A.C. stud, long or short-haired–1, Mrs Sampson; 2. Miss Cathcart; 3. Mrs. Collings, Paignton.
Brood Queen–1, Mrs. Campbell- Fraser.
Brace cats–1, Lady Wilmot; 2, Miss Langston; 3. Miss Rodda.
Pair kittens–1, Miss Bowden-Smith; 2 and 3, Mrs. Sampson
Neuters.–Blue long-hair and a.o.c. longhair –1, Miss L. Langhorne, Yarcombe; 2 and 3, Mrs. Showbray, Exeter.
Shorthaired cat –1, Mrs. . Showbray: 2, Miss Cameron, Paignton; 3, Mrs. Cates.
Household pets–1, Mrs. Thorn, Exmouth; 2, Mrs. Showbray; 3, Miss Cameron.

SHORTHAIRS.
Silver tabby, male or female–1 and ch. and 2, Mrs. Collings.
White, male or female - 1, Mrs. Gilbert Kay, Herne Bay.
Black, British, blue, cream male or female, and Manx–1 and ch., Mrs. Sharman.
A.V. tabby or tortie, kitten, male or female –1, Mrs. Collings; and 3, Miss Fair.
A.V. British cat not Manx–1, Miss Fair; 2, Mrs Collings.
Kitten–1, Mrs. Collings; 2, Miss Fair; 3, Rev. B Rees, Leigh-on-Sea.
Siamese, Seal pointed, male–1 and ch, Mrs. Duncan Hindley, Chiddingfold; 2 Mrs Cates; 3, Miss Dixon, Thames Ditton.
Siamese, Seal pointed, female–1 and ch., Mrs Hindley; 2. Mrs Cates; 3, Miss Dixon.
Siamese, blue pointed, male– 1 and ch., Mrs. Cates.
Siamese, blue pointed, female–1, Dame Margaret Davidson, Talaton.
Breeders–1 and 3, Mrs Hindlev; 2, Mrs. Cates.
Novice–1, Mrs Shimmins;'2, Mrs Cates; 3, Dame Davidson.
Limit–1, Mrs. Hindley; 2, Miss Dixon; 3, Mrs Cates.
Junior–1, Mrs. Hindley; 2, Mrs. Cates; 3. Miss Dixon.
Senior–1 and 2, Miss Dixon; 3, Miss Bate, Clyst St Mary.
Kitten, three to nine months, male or female–1 and 2, Mrs Goldthwait; 3 Mrs. Alexander, Taunton.
Novice kitten–1, Mrs Shimmins; 2, Mrs. Coleridge, Wadebridge; 3, Mrs Major. Exmouth.
Limit kitten–1, Mrs Alexander; 2. Mrs Shimmins; 3, Mrs. Coleridge.
Graduate–1 and 2, Mrs Cates; 3, Mrs Walker. Chagford.
Kitten, breeders–1 and 2, Mrs. Goldthwait; 3, Mrs. Alexander.
Pair cats–1, Mrs. Hindley, 2, Mrs Cates; 3. Miss Dixon.
Pair kittens–1, Mrs Goldthwait; 2 Mrs Coleridge; 3, Mrs Cates.
Abyssinian, male and female –1 and 2, Maj. Woodiwiss, Danbury; 3, Mrs Sharman.
A.V. breeders, except Siamese–1 and 3. Miss Fair; 2, Mrs Collings.
A.V. brood, queen–1, Mrs. Alexander; 2. Mrs. Perkins. East Grinstead.
Selling class–1 and 2, Mrs. Sampson; 3, Mrs. Walker.
A.C team, long or short-haired–1, Miss Langston; 2, Miss Dixon; 3, Miss Cathcart.
A.C Radius, cat or kitten–1, Miss Bowden Smith; 2, Mrs Major; 3. Mrs Sampson.
Visitors–1, Mrs. Sharman; 2. Mrs Hindley; 3. Mrs Goldthwait.

MEMBERS' CLASSES.
S.W.C.C.C– Long-haired cat, male–1, Lady Wilmot; 2, Miss Langston; 3, Miss Stuck
S.W.C.C.C– Long-haired cat, female–1, Miss Cathcart; 2, Mrs Sampson; 3, Miss Fair.
S.W.C.C.C– Long-haired kitten, male or female –1 and 3, Mrs Sampson; 2, Miss Stuck.
S.W.C.C.C– Short-haired cat or kitten–1, Mrs Sharman: 2. Mrs Hindley; 3, Mrs. Cates.
National Cat Club–Long-haired cat–1, Miss Langston; 2, Mrs Sampson; 3. Bolton and Mrs. Yates.
National Cat Club–Long-haired kitten –I, Mrs Sampson: 2, Miss Fisher; 3, Mrs. Le Sueur.
National Cat Club–A.V. short-haired cat or kitten–1, Miss Fair; 2. Ma] Woodiwiss; 3. Miss Dixon.
Midland Cat Club.–A.V., cat–1, Miss Fair; 2. Miss Sharman; 3, Miss Dixon.
Midland Cat Club.–A.V., kitten–1 Mrs Sampson; 2. Mrs Alexander; 3 Miss Stuck.
Southern C.C.C –A.V. cat–1 and 2. Lady Wilmot; 3. Miss Langston.
Southern C.C.C –A.V., kitten–1, Mrs. Goldthwait; 2. Mrs Sampson; 3. Mrs Campbcll-Fraser.
Southern C.C.C –A.V. cat–1 and 2, Lady Wilmot: 3, Mirs Langston.
Southern C.C.C –A.V kitten–1, Mrs Sampson; 2. Miss Stuck: 3, Mrs Le Sueur.
Newbury C.C.–A.V. cat–1, Miss Stuck; 2. Mrs Alexander; 3, Miss Fair.
Newbury C.C.–A.V. kitten –1 Mrs Sampson; 2, Miss Stuck; 3, Mrs Alexander.

[SOUTH-WESTERN COUNTIES CAT SHOW] Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, 26th February 1937
At the South-Western Counties Cat Show, held at Exeter, Mrs. Lampson, of Sidmouth, secured no fewer than 25 prizes with her exhibits.

1937 SOUTHERN COUNTIES CAT CLUB (PADDINGTON) SHOW

MORE CATCALLS NO WONDER OUR OFFICE CAT IS FEELING JEALOUS Catholic Standard, 29th January 1937
Not Welsh rabbit but Welsh cat was in the news when Llantarnam Wild Rosebud, a black Persian from Newport (Monmouthshire) won first prise at a championship cat show in London. This was the fourth time in succession that Llantarnam Wild Rosebud won first prize. She was the first black cat to become best exhibit in any show. She has won prizes, even as kitten, wherever she has appeared, and she is so beautiful that she needs the minimum of grooming. In the Monmouthshire mountains, where she was been, she has the run of 70 acres of parkland, and an electrically heated cattery, with basket chairs and cushions. She might almost be regarded as bilingual, tor her kennel-maid often addresses her in Welsh.

1937 KENSINGTON CAT SHOW

CROYDON CAT WINS CHIEF TROPHY Croydon Times, 17th July 1937
Silver Pat. - owned by Mr. and Mrs. A. Cook. of Brighton-road. South Croydon. was awarded the premier trophy, the Coronation Cup, at the Kensington Cat. Show on Wednesday. The cat also won two first prizes and two specials.

[KENSINGTON KITTEN SHOW] PRIZE KITTENS Sleaford Gazette, 23rd July 1937
At the annual Kensington kitten show held at Tattersalls, Knightsbridge, the two local breeders of blue Persians, Mr. F. C. Tomlinson and Mr. J. H. A. Martin were successful with their exhibits. Mr. Tomlinson's litter secured reserve in their class, and Mr. Martin, showing Southway Victor, Vincent, Valerie, Daphne and Diana, secured 5 firsts, 6 specials, a second, a third; reserve and highly commended. Southway Valerie was the best blue kitten in the show, and, with Vincent, made the best pair. Valerie, Vincent and Victor secured the prize for the beat team of blues.

1937 KENTISH CAT SOCIETY SHOW

[TUNBRIDGE WELLS SHOW] Kent & Sussex Courier, 30th July 1937
CAT AND KITTEN SHOW at the PUMP ROOM, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, Wednesday, 11th August, 1.30 to 7. Special prizes for Pea-Nuts. Household Pet Classes. Entries Close Shortly. Details from Mrs. Burns, c/o Kyries, Pantiles; or the Pea-Nut Office, "Courier" Buildings.

PEA-NUT PETS AND THE CAT SHOW. Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser, 6th August 1937
Entries have been coming in for the Pea-Nut Classes in the Kentish Cat Society's Summer Show at the Pump Room on Wednesday next, August 11. It is not a bit too late to enter your pussy pet as, for our special benefit, the closing date for entries has been put forward. So you can still apply for forms either from Mrs. Bums, c/o Kyrles, The Pantiles, or from the Pea-Nut Office. In these two Pea-Nut classes there will be special prizes for the best long-haired cat or kitten and for the best short-haired ditto, owned by a Pea-Nut or itself a member. The entry fee Is 1/6, which includes free admission to the show, which opens at 1.30 p.m. I shall be very proud to hear whose pet wins the prizes. By the way, all pets entered for the show must be at the Pump Room by 9 a.m. on Wednesday.

CATS AND KITTENS. Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser, 13th August 1937
Bravo to the Pea-Nut pussy pets, and their masters and mistresses, who won prizes at the Cat and Kitten Show at the Pump Room on Wednesday. And bravo, too, to those who entered but didn't win, because those who lose are really just as Important as those who win when you remember that there couldn't be competition without them. On another page you can read all about the show and the full list of winners and there are also some good photos. The three Pea-Nut pets who covered themselves with most glory were 19-year-old "Peter." owned D. Sharp, of the Sussex Arms, who won a 1st and special Pea-Nut cup in the short-haired household pets' section; ‘‘Pip.'' owned Gordon Knight, Dorset-road, who was first in the long-haired class, and "Wendy," owned by Rodney Wenham. of Upper Grosvenor-road. who won an extra third. There were over 300 cats the show.

[KENTISH CAT SOCIETY] THESE CATS WERE "ARISTOCRATS." TUNBRIDGE WELLS THE CENTRE OF KENTS FELINE BEAUTY. VETERAN "PETER" A CHAMPION Kent & Sussex Courier, 13th August 1937
A casual visitor who had unwittingly strolled into the Pump Room, Tunbridge Wells, Wednesday afternoon or evening would have been amazed at the change effected in it. The normally staid and placid Interior seemed to have been transferred into one vast cattery, and everywhere one could see cats, and still more cats. They were of all descriptions and sizes, some pawing, clawing, miauwing and playing with rattles attached to their cages, but, in the main, exhibiting that well-bred languor and indifference which is the hall-mark of your true cat, whether he hails from Slam or Abyssinia–and both these countries were well represented. The occasion was the eighth annual summer Cat and Kitten Show of the Kentish Cat Society, and It was the first time a cat show has ever been held In Tunbridge Wells. That being so, it is pleasing to learn that the show even exceeded the hopes of its organisers. Indeed, the number of exhibits, which was well over hundred, was the biggest ever known at a Kent summer show, while more than 300 people paid for admission.

So many and various were the cats, and so aristocratic were they all, that It would seem to invidious to single out any particular one. Nevertheless, a cat that caught the fancy was that fine old veteran, "Peter," a 19-year-old black household cat belonging to Miss D. Sharpe, of the Sussex Arms, Tunbridge Wells, which gallantly carried off the Pea-Nut award for the shorthaired section in spite of its longevity. After all, not many us would win a beauty competition at the age of 90 or so, which is what Peter's feat amounts to. Another very remarkable cat was a seal-pointed Siamese–one of those little fellows with a sandy body, black ears and head, and long tall, which was exactly like a sheep when visitors passed its cage. Blue kittens were perhaps the most predominant class, and indeed, there were far more kittens than cats, as is always the case at a summer show, cats often being "out of coat" at this time year. Incidentally, would have been a lesson to those who use "catty" as a term of reproach to have seen how these, the noblest of their species, took such defeats as came their way. Never once was there the suspicion of an arched back or bared claw, while as for spitting - well-bred cats simply don't know how!

Miss Winifred Peake, of Smarden, Kent, the hon. secretary and show manager of the Society, superintended the arrangements, being aided by the members of the committee, Mrs. Bums. Mrs. MacAllan, Miss Manley, Miss Eleanor Ridley, Mrs. Roadknlght. Mrs. H. Soame and Mrs. Yates. The Judges were Miss Adams. Mrs. Bazeley, Miss Langston, Mrs. Slingsby and Mr. C. Yeates.

PRIZE. WINNERS.
Special Awards
Best exhibit, Capt. St. Barbe; runner-up, Mrs. H. W, Basnett, South Croydon.
Best kitten, Mrs. Cox-Ife, Oxted; runner-up, Mrs. Searle, Selsdon.
Best cat, Capt. St. Barbe; runner-up, Mrs. H. W. Basnett.
Best short-haired exhibit, Captain St. Barbe.
Best short-haired kitten, Mrs. Cox-Ife; runner-up, Mrs. Searle.
Best short-haired cat, Mrs. H. W. Bssnett; runner-up, Mrs. Allen-Maturin, Southampton.
Best long-haired exhibit, Captain St. Barbe.
Best long-haired kitten, Miss Harriot, Reading; runner-up, Mrs. Conran, Hythe.
Best long-haired cat, Captain St. Barbe; runner-up, Mrs. Cox-Ife.

LONG-HAIRED SECTION.
Blue kitten–1 and 3 Mrs. Conran; 2 Miss Rodda, Potters Bar.
Ditto, 4-9 months–1 Miss Rodda; 2 Mrs. Finch, Maidenhead; 3 Mrs. Finch.
Ditto, breeder's kitten– 1 and 3 Mrs. Finch; 2 Miss Rodda.
Ditto novice kitten–1 Mrs. Binney, Ashford; 2 Miss Rodda; 3 Mrs. Finch.
Ditto pair kittens–1 Mrs. Conran; 2 Mrs. Brunton. Horsham; 3 Mrs, Finch.
Red tabby or tortoiseshell–1 Mrs. Fraser; 2 Miss Thompson. Sevenoaks; 3 Mrs. Soame, Bexhill.
Red tabby, or tortoiseshell and white kitten–1 and 3 Mrs. Plater, Purley; 2 Miss Scrivener, London.
Cream adult–1 Captain St. Barbe; 2 Miss Peake; 3 Mrs. Plater.
Blue adult–1 Mrs. Etheridge, Rainham; 2 Mrs. Kaye, Herne Bay; 3 Mrs. Faron, Beckenham.
Chinchilla adult–1 Miss Haywood, London; 2 Miss Preece, Guildford; 3 Miss Trefusis, Sevenoaks.
Chinchilla kitten–1 Miss Preece; 2 Mrs. McLeod, Bexhill.
Silver tabby adult–1 Miss Jeffreys, Sydenham.
Black adult–1 and 2 Miss Marriott, Reading; 3 Captain St. Barbe.
Black kitten–1 and 3 Miss Marriott; 2 Miss Rodda.
White adult - 1 Mrs. Cox-Ife; 2 Mrs. Bertram, Blackheath; 3 Mrs. Cattermole, Brixton.
White kitten–1 Mrs. Cattermole; 2 and 3 Mr. Cox-Ife.
A.V. breeder's adult–1 Miss Peake; 2 Miss Marriott; 3 Mrs. Bertram.
A.V. breeder's kitten (not blue) – 1 Miss Preece; 2 Miss Marriott; 3 Rodda.
A.V. novice kitten (not blue) – 1 Miss Preece; 2 Miss Marriott; 3 Miss Rodda.
A.V. litter (not Siamese)–1 Mrs. Cattermole; 2 Miss Barrow, Canterbury; 3 Mrs. Cook-Radmore.
A.V. Junior–1 Miss Peake; 2 Miss Preece; 3 Mrs. Binney. Ashford.
A.V. maiden–1 Mrs. Etheridge; 2 and 3 Miss Peake.
A.V. long-haired adults– 1 Captain St. Barbe; 2 Mrs. Cox-Ife; 3 Miss Marriott.
A.V. longhaired kitten–1 Mrs. Brunton; 2 Miss Preece; 3 Miss Rodda.

SHORT-HAIRED SECTION.
A.V. British cat or kitten–1 Miss Readman, London; 2 Mrs. Sharman, Hampton-on-Thames.
A.V. foreign cat or kitten – 1 Mrs. Allen-Maturln; 2 and 3 Mrs. Cox-Ife.
A.V. British kitten (not white)–1 Rev. B. Rees, Leigh-on-sea; 2 Mrs. Sherman; 3 Miss Scrivener.
White kitten–2 and 3 Mrs. Kaye, Herne Bay.
A.V. British self, adult–1 Miss Readman; 2 Mrs. Sharman; 3 Rev. Rees.
A.V. British novice–1 Mrs. Sharman; 2 Mrs. Axon, Croydon; 3 Rev. Rees.
A.V. short-hair, Junior - 1 Mrs. Cavanaugh, Eastbourne; 2 Mrs. Perkins, East Grinstead; 3 Mrs. Girl, Eastbourne.
Abyssinian adult–1 Mrs. Basnett; 2 and 3 Mrs. Cavenaugh.
Abyssinians kittens–1 Mrs. Searle; 2 Mrs. Allen-Maturin; 3 Mrs. Cavanaugh.
Siamese male adult, seal pointed–1 Mrs. Allen- Maturln; 2 Mrs. Cox-Ife; 3 Mrs. Girl.
Siamese female adult, seal pointed - 1 Mrs. Allen- Maturln; 2 and 3 Mrs. Perkins.
Siamese kitten seal pointed–1 Mrs. Cox-Ife; 2 and 3 Miss Jones, Ashford.
Siamese adult, blue-pointed–1 Mrs. Bartram; 2 Mrs. Cox-Ife.
Siamese breeders, seal-pointed–1 Mrs. Allen- Maturin; 2 Mrs. Cox-Ife; 3 Mrs. Perkins.
A.V. Siamese brace, adult–1 Mrs. Allen-Maturin; 2 Mrs. Perkins.
A.V. foreign breeders–1 Mrs. Basnett; 2 Mrs. Cavenaugh; 3 Mrs. Easther, Eastbourne.
A.V. foreign novice–1 and 2 Mrs. Cavenaugh; 3 Mrs. Allen-Maturin.
A.V, foreign litter–1 Mrs. Cavenaugh; 2 Mrs. Easther.
A.V. adult (Kentish owner)–1 Mrs. Bartram: 2 Mrs. Btherlngton; 3 Miss Peake.
A.V. kitten (Kentish owner)–1 and 2 Mrs. Roadknight, Deal; 3 Mrs. Conran.

Selling class, not over £6–1 Mrs. Girl; 2 Mrs. Perkins; 3 Mrs. Pinch.
A.V. short-hair maiden –1 Mrs. Cavenaugh; 2 Mrs. Perkins.
A.V. stud –1 Mrs. Cox-Ife; 2 Mrs. Allen-Maturin.
A.V. brood queen–1 Mrs. Plater; 2 Mrs. Easther; 3 Mis Trefusis.
Long-haired neuter–1 Mrs. Burns, Colemans Hatch: 3 Mrs. Stephenson, Tunbridge Wells; 3 Mrs. Jeffreys, Sydenham.
Short-haired neuter–1 Mrs. Skinner. Brighton: 2 and 3 Mrs. Campbell, Reigate.
Household pet classes.–Long-haired–1 Mrs. Whiting, Tunbridge Wells; 2 Mrs. Knight, Mark Cross.
Shorthaired–1 Mrs. Crawshaw, Dover; 2 Miss Jenner, Tunbridge Wells.
Children's–1 F. Butler, Hollingborne; 2 Miss Wood, Tunbridge Wells; 3 G. Knight, Tunbridge Wells.
Pea-Nut award.–Long-haired. G. Knight.
Pea-Nut award.–Short-haired, D. Sharpe, Tunbridge Wells.

KENT CAT SHOW Surrey Mirror, 20th August 1937
Mr. and Mrs. W. Cox-Ife, Oxted, had many successes at the summer show of the Kentish Cat Society, at Tunbridge Wells, last week. Mrs. Cox-Ife obtained two special awards, for the best kitten in the show and for the best short-haired kitten, and was also runner-up for the prize for the best long-haired kitten. Mr. and Mrs. Cox Ife won three firsts, five seconds and two thirds in the classes for adults and kittens.

A WINNING CAT Hendon & Finchley Times, 20th August 1937
Mrs Campbell Fraser, of Hendon, has scored another success. Her Persian "Hendon Defendant," won first and two seconds at the Kentish Cat Society's show held at Tunbridge Wells. "Defendant" was also awarded the "special" in the Coronation classes for the best red tabby cat.

1937 SANDY SHOW

[SANDY SHOW] NORTHAMPTON SUCCESSES Northampton Mercury, 27th August 1937
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE exhibitors were prominent prize-winners at Sandy Show yesterday. . . Mrs. Gordon, who was successful with her dogs, was the only local winner in the cat show. She got two first prizes in the Siamese classes, and took the specials for the best Siamese kitten and adult in the show.

[SANDY SHOW] PRIZE CATS Sleaford Gazette, 3rd September 1937
At the 64th show of the Sandy (Beds.), [Horti]cultural Society, held at Sandy. Place, Sandy (Beds.). The two local breeders of Blue Persian Cats had the following successes:- Mr. F. C. Tomlinson, showing "Bunty, Barry, Billie and Petite of Knott Hall" secured one 1st, four 2nds and one 3rd in the kitten classes, Bunty was awarded "The Merry Maid of Thorpe" Challenge Cup offered by the Blue Persian Cat Society for the soundest blue kitten. Mr. J. H. A. Martin, showing Southway Valerie and Vincent, in the kitten classes, secured four 1st, two 2nds, and two 3rds. Valerie had the distinction of being the best Blue kitten in the show and reserve best kitten. Southway Claire, in the adult classes, was awarded one 2nd and three 3rds.

1937 CHESHIRE SHOW

CHESHIRE SHOW. HANDLEY RECTOR'S WIFE SHEWS BEST KITTEN. Cheshire Observer, 4th September 1937
Miss Yorke, of St. Albans, who judged the cats, is very well known In this sphere of work, having officiated not only at championship shows in this country, but at many main events on the Continent. She performed her duties with great efficiency and care. Miss Le Gallais, who was chief steward, occupied this office for the first time, and she spared no time or effort to ensure the comfort of the animals. She was capably assisted by Mrs. Tomlinson, Mrs. Walford, Mrs. Little and Miss E. Dutton. The Judge reported that the standard of the entire show was exceptionally high, and the cats were of really high standard. There were 66 exhibits, which was not quite as good as in past years. Blue males were outstanding, and were headed by a cat shewn by Mrs. Hague, of Blackpool. Among the Blue females, kittens were outstanding in quality, and well in the lead was the one shewn by Mrs. Comber, of Handley Rectory, who was awarded the special for the best kitten in the show. The best Red male, shewn by Mrs. Armitage, of Yorks., was notable for a marvellous head, and this was the best adult exhibit in the show. In the classes for any other colour kitten, first place was taken by a splendid cream-coloured cat shewn by Mrs. Benbow, of Chester; and with another cream she was runner up In the neuter class. Best in the neuter class was a blue, exhibited by Mrs. Potter, but bred by Mrs. Comber. Mrs. Benbow's cream neuter was bred by Mrs. Tomlinson, the well-known local fancier. and was sired by her champion Maythorpe Grand Monarque. Miss Jinks, of Crewe, exhibited four outstanding blacks. Miss Le Gallais gave a special prize for household pets. It was awarded to a tortoiseshell of excellent marking; and two specials, given by Miss Yorke, were awarded to a white of exceptional merit in the house. hold pet class, and to a neuter of quality in the class far reds.
CATS. Judge: Miss Yorke, St Albans.
Long Hair, Blue, male, adult 1. Mrs Hague, Blackpool; 2 Mrs. A Firth, Huddersfield; 3, Gwendoline M. Williams, Chester.
Long Hair, Blue, female, adult: 1, A. Simpson, Bury; 2. Mrs John W. Armitage, Huddersfield; 3, Mrs Eileen Machy, Upton.
Long Hair, Blue, kittens, under six months: 1, Mrs. Hague.
Long Hair, Blue, kittens, under three months: 1 and 2, Mrs. Margaret Comber, Handley; 3, Mrs. Hague.
Long Hair, any other colour, male, adult: 1, Mrs. J. W. Armitage; 2, Miss Vera Rose, Hoylake; 3, Mrs Margaret Heap. Chester.
Long Hair, any other colour, female, adult: 1, Miss G. Jinks, Crewe; 2, Miss M.E. Hirst, Huddersfield; 3, Mrs M. Heap, Chester.
Long Hair, kittens, any other colour, three to nine months: 1, D.M. Benton; 2, Miss G. Jinks; 3, Mrs. S. Tomlinson, Chester.
Short Hair, any colour, adult, either sex: 1, Mrs. Hague; 2, F. Hough.
Short Hair, kittens, under nine months: 1 and 2, Mrs, Bradley, Aldeburgh.
Short Hair, kittens, under six months: 1 and 2, Mrs Bradley; 3, Mrs. H Woolin, Wakefield.
Short Hair, kittens, under three months: 1, Mrs. Hague; 2 and 3, D P Speakman, Southport.
Siamese Cat or Kitten: 1 and 3, Mrs Bradley; 2, Mrs A. Reid.
Long or Short Hair, Neuter: 1, Mrs A. M Pollitt; 2, D. M Benton.
Household, non-pedigree, any age or sex: 1, C. Rounds, Ipswich; 2, Mrs. H. Harley Little; 3. Mrs. E. York, Chester.

CHESHIRE SHOW Crewe Chronicle, 11th September 1937
Miss Yorke, the judge reported that the entire show of cats was of exceptional merit. The quality of the kittens was also good. There were 65 exhibits – slightly fewer than in previous years. The blue males were headed by a fine exhibit by Mrs. Hague, Blackpool. Among the blue female kittens, which were outstanding in quality, was one exhibited by Mrs. Comber, Handley Rectory, which was also awarded a special prize for the best kitten in the show. In the red male class, Mrs. Armitage, a Yorkshire exhibitor, was awarded the premier place with a feline notable for its fine head. This was also the best adult exhibit in the show. Among the other coloured kittens was a beautiful cream, owned by Mrs. Benbow, Chester, who was also runner-up in the neuter class with another cream. The premier award in the neuter class went to a blue exhibit by Mrs. Potter, and bred by Mrs. Comber.

The first cream was bred by Mrs. Tomlinson and sired by her "Maythorpe Grand Monarque," a championship winner. Mrs. Jinks, of Crewe, showed four outstanding blacks. In the household pets class, Miss Le Gallais gave a special prize to a tortoiseshell of excellent marking. Miss Yorke also gave to special prizes, one of which was awarded to a white of exceptional merit in the household pet class, and the other to a red in the neuter class. [Results as per previous cutting]

1937 THAME SHOW

[THAME SHOW] SIAMESE CAT'S SUCCESS Portsmouth Evening News, 18th September 1937
At Thame Show held on Wednesday, Surgeon-Lieut. W. S. Parker, Cowplaln exhibited two of his Siamese cats, one of which, Merrywood Mitzi, was awarded first and second prizes its classes. The other kitten was very highly commended. This was the first occasion on which these two cats had been exhibited.

1937 SIAMESE CAT CLUB SHOW

[SIAMESE CAT SHOW] SIAMESE CATS Sheffield Independent, 30th September 1937
Mr Compton Mackenzie, the novelist, came to Bloomsbury to-day to present his own cup to the winning kitten in the Siamese Cat Show. I am told that Mr. Mackenzie loves Siamese cats and keeps several himself. Another famous personage also interested in cats was Miss Gwen Ffrangcon Davies, who presented some of the other prizes. The Siamese are as intelligent as they are good looking, and their vivid blue eyes shine out of faces of dark sepia. Their coats are of a lighter shade. As pets they have one advantage–if it is an advantage-over other species of feline. They can be taken for walks and if the kittens fall behind the parent cats go back and tell them to buck up. The species is getting more and more popular, I am told, and one reason is they are more affectionate than most cats. They are not so aloof and haughty.

[SIAMESE CAT SHOW] MINOO PINKIE-PURR Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 30th September 1937
One hundred and seventy haughty descendants of the Royal cats of Slam filled a Drill Hall off Tottenham Court Road to-day when the Siamese Cat Club held their fourteenth Championship Show. It was in the 'eighties that the first cat was allowed to leave the Royal Palace at Bangkok, and since then the Siamese has become firmly rooted in England. But pedigree cats are still being imported, and Oriental Minoo Pinkle-Purr, a recent arrival from Siam, was among those present to-day. She is seven years old. Most of the cats had been named with Oriental picturesqueness, but the necessity of finding new names for breeders' records had produced such hybrid titles as Yuan-Chang of Odersfelt, Siam Paris, and Southampton Tetuan. This last took four first prizes to-day. More conventional were the names of a pair of four-months-old kittens- Oriental Mong Tong and Oriental Mon Ting. But at home, I fancy they are just "Tong" and "Ting."

[SIAMESE CAT SHOW] AIR DASH TO PRESENT CUP TO A KITTEN Daily News (London), 30th September 1937
MR. COMPTON MACKENZIE flew from the Hebrides yesterday–to present a cup to a kitten. He is president of the Siamese Cat Club, which held its show at the Drill Hall in Chenies Street, Bloomsbury. It was his own silver cup which he flew south to present. It went to Prestwick Patricia, who also took most of the other honours distributed by Miss Gwen Ffrangcon Davies. Patricia had all the prize-winning points: Wedge-shaped face, wide, intelligent forehead, blue eyes, streamline body, long whip tail, and the fashionable pale coat, sleek as a top-hat. Had there a prize for the best-named cat, the veteran Minoo Pinklepurr and Prinki Poo would probably have shared it. Siamese cats are said to be getting more and more popular as pets. They are intelligent, and are capable of a dog-like devotion.

[SIAMESE CAT SHOW] CHELTENHAM'S CHAMPION CAT Gloucestershire Echo, 1st October 1937
Mrs. Shimmin, of South Lawn, Moorend Park-road, Cheltenham, won the female championship at the Siamese Cat Show, London, yesterday, with her cat South Lawn Sasha. Sasha was the best cat in the show, winning over a dozen specials, including the President's Cup, the Breeders' Cup, the Novice Cup, the Champion Simple Bowl, the club's silver medal, and specials from five foreign cat clubs, including the Vienna gold medal. Mr. Compton Mackenzie (president of the club) came by air from the Hebrides to be present, and Miss Gwen Ffranggon-Davies gave away the prizes.

1937 NOTTINGHAM CAT SHOW

NOTTINGHAM CAT SHOW Nottingham Evening Post, 2nd October 1937
Nottingham Cat Show, Sat. Oct. 06. Enter your PETS in the HOUSEHOLD PET CLASS. 2/- Entry. PRIZES 12/-, 7/-, 4/- and SPECIALS. Send P.C. [post card] for Particulars to Mrs. F. SEELY-WHITBY, Clipstone-lane, Plumtree.

[NOTTINGHAM CAT SHOW] Nottingham Evening Post, 15th October 1937
A"PURR-PUSS" in this GREAT CAT SHOW, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). Rabbits, Cavies and Mice included. ALBERT HALL INST. Admission 6d., Children 3d.

1937 BLUE PERSIAN CAT SOCIETY SHOW

[BLUE PERSIAN CAT SOCIETY SHOW] Daily Herald, 8th October 1937
An increase in the number of breeders and less illness among cats brought an increase of 100 entries to the Blue Persian Cat Society's seventh championship show, at Trinity Hall, Great Portland-street, yesterday.

1937 NEWBURY CAT SHOW

[NEWBURY CAT SHOW] SOUTHSEA CAT CLUB WINNERS Portsmouth Evening News, 28th October 1937, Hampshire Telegraph, 29th October 1937
Members of the Southsea Cat Club carried off many honours at the Newbury Cat Show. The Siamese cats owned by Surgeon-Lieutenant W. S. Porter, R.N., of Merrywood, Park Lane. Cowplain, won the silver challenge cup and first prize for team of three best cats in the show, also four firsts, two seconds, two thirds, two fourths, and two reserves. Mrs. Allen Maturin won with her Siamese adults, Southampton Cezanne being made a full champion, and Queen Cleopatra gaining her first championship. Mrs. Ellis Jones, of Hilsea College, with a litter of white Persian kittens, which attracted much attention, won second in the litter class, and her other two females won second and third. Mrs. Effie Aitken, well-known in Portsmouth for years, won third with her black female Bourneside Pitette. The Secretary of the Southsea Club, Mrs. Audrey Cook-Radmore, won the coveted Blue Persian Cat Society's Challenge Cup (the win being commemorated with a silver badge) with her small kitten, Albany Apollonius, which also won a first, second, third, and silver spoon. Little pale blue female Albany Amethyst was third. Southsea will have another championship show in October, 1938.

[NEWBURY CAT SHOW] SOUTHSEA CAT CLUB MEMBERS' SUCCESSES Portsmouth Evening News, 19th November 1937
Although competition was extremely keen due to the large numbers of exhibits at Croydon Cat Show, Southsea members were again fortunate, Surgeon Lieutenant W. S. Parker, R.N., Park Lane, Cowplain winning first In the open class with Merrywood ffrida, and third In the open class with his Siamese Merrywood Mitzi, and again more wins in side classes. Mrs. Allen Maturin. too, again won with champion Southampton Cezanne, and Southampton Tetuan, while Mrs. Ellis-Jones. of Hilsea College, took her litter of whites, who were again second, and the two sweet females, Camelot Elaine and Guinevere, had their cards. Mrs. Audrey Cook-Radmore took to this show Vaynol, the 18-months chinchilla queen, who did extremely well to get reserves in such big classes. The blue cream, Albany Arachne, was reserve also.

1937 CROYDON CAT SHOW

CAT JUDGES AVOIDED SIR LESLIE London Daily News, 17th November 1937
Gay Sir Leslie was more than gay yesterday at the Croydon Cat Club Show. He was positively vicious. He is a red tabby. The judges had 350 cats to examine. They managed 349 of them. The exception was Leslie. He spat at them, bit at them and made passes dangerously near their faces with his claws. So the judges passed on, leaving on his cage the notice: "Could not be handled." The championship went to Sherry of Hanley, a cream Persian owned by Miss K. Pelly, of Epping.

CROYDON CAT SHOW ARISTOCRATS IN THE FELINE WORLD LOCAL AWARDS Croydon Times, 20th November 1937
Fashions in cats, like fashions in dress, change from to year, and no one is ever able to forecast with any accuracy what the next whim will be. This year - in cats - it's Siamese. The authority for this statement is the great predominance of the Siamese over any other variety at the Croydon Cat Club's championship show at the Baths Hall, Croydon, on Tuesday. There were 350 cats on show - long-haired, shorthaired, red, black, white, silver, tabby, all sorts and sizes of cats. Next in popularity to the Siamese came the Chinchillas, the long-haired blues and the Abyssinians, though there were many beautiful creatures in the humble household pets' class. They were very well behaved. too. Of all those 350 cats only one displayed any objection to being a show cat. He was a bright little red tabby kitten called Gay Sir Leslie, and he didn't like the business at all. His feelings on the subject were so strong, in fact, that when the judges started to tell him what a charming kitten he was - he spat at them! All their soothing words were of no avail and it was finally decided that Gay Sir Leslie was too gay to be judged.

The Croydon Cat Club open special for the best long-haired cat in the show was won by Miss K. Pelly's "Sherry of Hanley," who also won the President's Challenge Cup, presented by the late Lady Edridge, for the best cat in the show. The best short-haired cat was Mrs. Cavenaugh's "St. Vincents Zinobia," while Miss Fisher's "Warrior of Hadley" was adjudged the best long-haired kitten. The special for the best short-haired kitten was awarded to Mrs. Hindley's "Prestwick Patricia" who also won the "Tatty Bogle" Cup. Specials for the best neuters were won by Mrs. Perkins' "Ashurstwood Jane" (shorthaired) and Mrs. Wellard's "Billie of Stembridge" (long-haired). The winner of the President's Cup for the best kitten in the show was "Petani," owned by Mrs. Coleridge. The "Hill Shaw" challenge cup for the best blue longhaired cat was won by Mrs. Newborne's "Gillie," the "Colstonfields" challenge cup for the best smoke long-haired kitten being awarded to Miss Steer's "Thistledown Romulus." The "Putchina" cup for the best blue long-haired kitten was won by "Periwinkle of Branston," owned by Miss Galletly.

The officials were Miss M. Hill Shaw (president); Mrs. Hurd-Wood (vice-president); Miss Adams, Miss Langston, Miss Atkinson and Miss Manley (committee); Major E. S. Woodiwiss (chairman): Miss H. Hill Shaw (secretary): Mr. F. H. Thompson (treasurer); Mrs. Slingsby, Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Newton, Miss Adams, Mrs. Cates, Mrs. Blofield. Miss Richardson, Mr. Yeates, Mr. Western and Capt. W H. Powell (judges); and Miss Campbell Fraser (referee judge).

LOCAL PRIZE-WINNERS
LONG HAIRS
Black females – 3, Miss Darlington Manley. Nottingham-road, South Croydon.
Black kittens – 1, Mrs. Kidd, Carshalton Park-road, Carshalton.
Cream males – 2, Mrs. Ramell, Brighton-road, Purley.
Cream females – 3, Mrs. Ramell.
Cream kittens – 2, Mrs. Gordon Plater, Grasmere-road, Purley.
Blue juniors – 3, Mrs. MacAllan, Nottingham-road, Croydon.
Blue male kitten (3 to 6 months) - 2. Mrs. Jackson, Idmiston-square, Worcester Park.
Blue male kittens (6 to 9 months) -2, Mrs. E. Juby, Haling Park-road, Croydon.
Chinchilla kittens – 3, Mrs. Gordon Plater.
Any colour senior cat, but blue - -2, Mrs. Ramell.
Any colour brace – 3, Mrs. Ramell.
Any colour team – 2, Mrs. Ramell.
Any colour brood queen – 2, Mrs. Ramell.
Selling class, longhaired cat or kitten – 3, Mrs. Jackson.
Tortoiseshell kittens – 1, Mrs. Gordon Plater; 3, Mrs. Axon, Bingham-road, Croydon.
Tortoiseshell and white cats - 2, Mrs. Axon.
Tortoiseshell and white kittens – 1, Mrs. Axon.
Any colour stud cat – 2, Mrs. Gordon Plater.

SHORT HAIRS
Siamese male kitten (3 to 6 months) – 2, Mrs. Spink, Clyde-road, Croydon.
Siamese pair kittens – 2, Mrs. Spink; 3, Mrs Weale, Upper Selsdon-road, Sanderstead.
Abyssinian female kittens - 1, Mrs. Searle, Addington-road, Selsdon.
Manx male cat - 1, Miss H. Hill Shaw, Elgin-road, Croydon.
Manx females – 1, Mr. Buffard, Park Hill Rise, Croydon; 2, Miss H. Hill Shaw.
Blue male cats (British type) – 1, Mrs. Bolton, Stretton-road, Addiscombe.
Blue females (British type). - 1, Mrs. Bolton.
Any other colour kitten - 1, Mrs. Axon.
Any variety limit cat – 1, Miss H. Hill Shaw: 2, Mr. Buffard; 3, Miss H. Hill Shaw.
Any variety brood queen – 3, Mrs. Spink.
Any variety brace cats (not Siamese) – 2, Miss H. Hill Shaw.
Any variety breeder's kitten (not Siamese) – 1, Mrs. Searle; 2, Mrs. Axon.
Any variety open - 3, Miss H. Hill Shaw.
Veteran cats – 3, Miss H. Hill Shaw.
Neuters, any variety short-haired – 1, Mrs. J. Cook, Brighton-road, Croydon.

25-MILE RADIUS CLASS
Any variety, longhaired - 2, Mrs. Ramell.
Any variety, shorthaired - 1. Mr. Buffard; 2, Mrs. Bolton.
Any variety, short-haired kitten – 1, Mrs. Axon; 2, Mrs. Weale.
Any variety, long-haired neuter – 2, Mrs Ramell; 3. Miss K. Barnett, Nottingham-road, Croydon.
Any variety, short-haired neuter - 2, Mr. J. Cook.
MEMBERS' CLASSES, any variety, shorthaired cat or kitten - 1. Miss H. Hill Shaw.
In the SHORT-HAIRED CAT SOCIETY OF GT BRITAIN CLASSES, Miss H. Hill Shaw won second prize in the British cat or kitten class.

[CROYDON SHOW] CARE OF CATS Hendon & Finchley Times, 3rd December 1937
One of London's best-known exhibitors and judges at cat shows is a Hendon lady, Mrs. Campbell-Fraser, of The Approach, to whom I have had occasion to refer in these columns on numerous occasions, At the recent cat show held at Croydon, she gained two more first prizes through the medium of her ‘'Hendon Salata.'' This was the cat's first appearance as an adult after her winning career as a kitten. I am told, too, that Mrs. Campbell-Fraser has been honoured by an invitation to judge the Cat Section at the international Show on December 8 at Dorland Hall, Piccadilly-circus.

1937 [YORKSHIRE COUNTY CAT CLUB] HARROGATE CAT SHOW

[YORKSHIRE COUNTY CAT CLUB] ROUGH TIME FOR OFFICIALS BAD BEHAVIOUR DISQUALIFIES AN ENTRANT Yorkshire Evening Post, 27th November 1937
A six-months-old kitten, Bloyr of Coryton, completely disregarded her aristocratic upbringing at the Yorkshire County Cat Club's annual show at Belvedere, Harrogate, to-day. Defying the judge, the president, and other officials, she simply refused to be judged. Bloyr, who belongs Mrs. A. M. Sharman, of Hampton-on-Thames, began her career of lawlessness soon after her arrival at Belvedere last night. She was safe, apparently, in her steel wire cage when the secretary, Mr. J. S. W. Budd, of Harrogate, left the premises. But this morning he found she was missing, and was at a loss to understand her escape until he found that the door of the cage could be raised by cunning a claw. After an hour's search she was found hiding under a seat In the darkest corner of the gymnasium. Safely caged once more Bloyr defied all comers. She savagely repulsed Mrs. Slingsby, of Tickton Hall, near Beverley, when she attempted to get her out of the cage for judging. The president of the club, Miss FitzWilliam, of Slingsby, near York, then made the attempt, and retired with the backs her hands badly scratched. Donning a big pair of gloves, the secretary's wife confidently put her hands into the cage, but she met with such a ferocious attack that she, too, had to withdraw. After this Bloyr was left severely alone, and for her conduct was disqualified, the word "Savage" being written against her entry.

A photo - too poor to be reproduced here - showed Kenton Blue Boy, a blue Persian male owned by Mrs Taylor, or Scarcroft, Leeds, and Miss Jan Langdale of Headingley with Dhoch Mai Scilla, a Siamese, at Harrogate cat show.

CAT SHOW RECORD. ENTRY OF NEARLY 200 AT HARROGATE. Leeds Mercury, 29th November 1937
An entry of nearly 200 for the fifth annual show of the Yorkshire County Cat Club, which was held at Belvedere, Harrogate, to-day, created a record. Miss E.W. Fitzwilllam, of Slingsby, near York, the President of the Club, had several successes with her Siamese kitten, Sir Elamore de Listinoise, winning, in addition to class awards, the Harrogate Silver Challenge Cup for the best exhibit, the Bolton Cup for the best kitten, and various specials. The President's Cup and the National Cat Club's award for the best short-hair exhibit, was won by Mrs. G. M. Budd's (Fulwith Lodge, Harrogate) Gloriosa Superba, which also took the Southern Counties Cat Club special for the best short-hair adult, and other awards, including one for the best cat exhibited by a local member. Mrs G. E. Ellis, of Saltburn-on-Sea, won awards for the best female with her Gypsy, and the best male was judged to be Townfield Monarch, exhibited by Mr. George Bolton, of Keighley.

1937 NATIONAL CAT CLUB [CRYSTAL PALACE] CAT SHOW

[CRYSTAL PALACE SHOW] London Daily News, 9th December 1937
Natural enemies were ranged back to back in an atmosphere of well-bred curiosity at the Crystal Palace Pet Show which opened at Dorland Hall yesterday. Pink-eyed mice, no bigger than a thumb-nail, crouched in cages [. . . ] cats brooded in sleepy indifference only one floor away. [. . .] At the National Cat Club Championship Show at Paddington Baths yesterday 312 beautiful exhibits competed for prizes. They included black, blue, red and white Persians with china-blue eyes; Siamese, Chinchillas and the friendly ginger tabby. The gold medal for the best male cat was won by Mrs Gwendoline Askew, of Bishop' Stortford, Herts, for her "Heatherland Blue Boy." The White Persian judged the best female was "Raymead Blue Eyes," belonging to Mrs. Finch, of Southport.

[CRYSTAL PALACE SHOW] PROHIBITION THREAT TO CATS Daily Herald, 9th December 1937
Despite sinister notices extolling the merits of a well-known make of dog-biscuit stuck all round them, the cat world's aristocracy looked very well at the annual show of the National Cat Club, held in London, yesterday, thank you. And for the benefit of your own little "Boofuls," let me pass on to you a little lesson which will shock you as much as it shocked us. Never give a cat milk. That, in the opinion of leading cat-breeders, is about the worst thing you can give a cat. Reason is, so we were told yesterday, it gives cats quite uncomfortable collywobbles. It's indigestible.

Prize tor the best-conditioned cat in the show went to Tarzan. Magnificent animal, this, shown by Mrs. Askew.

[The] second show to be visited yesterday was the "Crystal Palace" International Show of Furry Pets in the Dorland Hall. And chief rival discovered there to the National Cat Club was the National Mouse Club. "Don't let them knew that there's a huge collection of cats only a mile or so away," whispered one of the attendants by the great mouse gathering, "or it'll be impossible keep them from the idea that numbers can overwhelm anything."

[CRYSTAL PALACE SHOW] CAT EXHIBITOR'S SUCCESS.- Falkirk Herald, 11th December 1937
At the National Cat Club Show, held at Paddington Baths, London, on Wednesday, Mr Thomas Waugh, 27 Graham Road, Falkirk, gained two prizes with his female kitten black Persian, "Meadwood Black Beauty." The prizes gained were first in the black Persian class and second in the any variety class.

[1937 NATIONAL CAT CLUB] PRIZE CATS Chelmsford Chronicle, 7th January 1938
At the show of the National Cat Club, "Bright Hope of Rayleigh," an eight-months-old Blue Persian kitten belonging to Mrs. C. Voss, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, won the challenge cup of the Blue Persian Cat Society for the best blue male kitten in the show, first in the open class for males in the breeders' section, and specials for best head and ears. Mrs. Voss has an offer of ten guineas for the kitten. Its sire is "Shanklin Rajah," a winner of many prizes in open competition.

1937 SCOTTISH CAT CLUB [GLASGOW] CAT SHOW

SCOTS CAT CLUB SHOW WINNERS Dundee Courier, 16th December 1937
Best animal in the Scottish Cat Club's show in Glasgow yesterday was a big blue Persian, Townfield Monarch, which belongs to G. Bolton, of Keighley. There were about 150 entries. Class awards were:
Long-Haired Black Female–1 T. A. Falkirk; 2 Capt. J. P. Simpson, North Inchmichael, Errol.
Long-Haired Adult Blue Male–1 G. Bolton, Keighley; 2 A. McDonald, Dumfries; 3 Mrs F. E. Taylor, Leeds.
Long-Haired Blue Female –1 A. Timpson, Bury; 2 R. Bum. Duntocher; 3 P. P. Connor, Coatbridge.
Chinchilla–1, 2, and 3 Mrs Sargent Stow, London.
Any Other Colour Long Hair – 1 J. Armitage, Huddersfield; 2 Mrs Gilbert, Gateshead; 3 Capt. J. P. Simpson.
Blue Long-Haired Breeders–1 G. Bolton; 2 A. Timpson; 3 Mrs Taylor.
Any Other Colour Long Hair–1 J. Armitage; 2 Mrs Gilbert; 3 Capt. J. P. Simpson
Long-Haired Blue Novice–1 Mrs Taylor; 2 R. Burn; 3 P. P. Connor.
Any Other Colour Long-Hair Novice–1 Mrs Gilbert; 2 Capt. J. P. Simpson.
Long-Haired Pairs–1 and 2 Mrs Sargent Stow.
Any Other Colour Long Hair–1 G Bolton; 2 A. Simpson; 3 Mrs S. Stow.

[SCOTTISH CAT CLUB] SCOTTISH CAT SHOW The Scotsman, 17th December 1937
The Scottish Cat Club held its second show in the City Halls, Glasgow. There was a fine entry of Persian, Siamese and Manx cats from all over Britain. Mr T.A. Waugh, Falkirk, repeated his London success by winning all the Black Persian classes. Mr G. Bolton, Keighley, Yorks, had a field day with his blue Persian male, Townfield Monarch, winning three challenge cups and finishing as best exhibit in the show. Mr R. Alexander, Bristol, won the McCowatt Cup for best longhaired blue female and also the Garrow Cup for best short-haired British cat. Mr T. A. Waugh, Falkirk, won the Flora MacDonald Cup for best Black Persian, the Jubilee Cup for best black female, and Silver Candlesticks for best kitten. Captain J. Simpson, Errol Cat Farm, won the cup for best Chinchilla longhair; and Miss Bury, Edinburgh, won the quaich for best neuter. Miss K. Sibley, Carlisle, won the cup for best blue kitten and the Novice Cup.
[A quaich is a traditional Scottish two-handled shallow drinking cup or bowl.]

[SCOTTISH CAT CLUB] CAT EXHIBITOR'S SUCCESSES. Falkirk Herald, 18th December 1937
At the Scottish Cat Club Show, held in the City Halls. Glasgow, this week, Mr Thos. Waugh, 27 Graham's Road, Falkirk, gained several prizes with his cats, Basildon Trinket and Meadwood Black Beauty. The former was awarded first and special prizes in the black adults class. A beautifully set Persian, the Trinket has now gained no fewer than 22 first prizes at open shows. Meadwood Black Beauty followed up the honours won by her mother the same show through being placed with a first and a special prize in the class for black kittens, the challenge cup for the best kitten in show, the Flora Macdonald Challenge Trophy for the best black cat in show, the Jubilee Trophy for the best black female, as well as challenge candlesticks for the best black kitten.

1937 VARIOUS REGIONAL SHOWS

BOYS' BRIGADE FUR & FEATHER SHOW Newark Advertiser, 6th January 1937
Will all intending exhibitors of Cage' Birds and Pigeons at the above Show please note that the Class for CATS has been cancelled. Exhibitors need now have no fear of entering their birds.

PRIZE KITTENS Sleaford Gazette, 12th February 1937
At the Nottingham Fur Society's show, held on Saturday, Mr. F.C. Tomlinson's blue Persian Kittens, Judy and Joy, of Knott Hall, won a first, two seconds, a third, and a special; and Mr. J.H.A. Marti's blue kittens, Southway James and Claire, were awarded three firsts, four specials, a second and three thirds. Among the specials obtained was the silver badge for best exhibit by a member of the Blue Persian Cat Society.

[EAST OF FIFE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY SHOW] Dundee Courier, 21 May 1937
The Central Scottish Counties agricultural show season opened yesterday, when the East of Fife Agricultural Society staged their annual exhibition at Colinsburgh.
CATS. Judge – Mr James Garrow.
[Prize-winners] David R.B. King, Newton of Balcormo, Pittenweem; Robert Walker, Main Street, Kilconquahar; David R.B. King, Newton of Balcormo, Pittenweem; P.I. gray, 112 Dundee loan, Forfar; Miss Mina Matthews, Gibliston.

E. HULL FANCIERS AWARDS AT MONTHLY FUR AND FEATHER SHOW Hull Daily Mail, 15th March 1937, Hull Daily Mail, 8th June 1937
The monthly show of the East Hull Fanciers' Society was held at the East Hull Social Club during the week-end, when the bad weather affected entries. Judges were: Pigeons, Mr Young; rabbits, cavies, Mr Oakes; cats, Mr Magee; cage birds. Mrs Johnson. The awards were:–
Cats, adult: 1 and 2, Mrs Johnson.
Kitten: 1, Donald Lee.

MILTON ABBOT CHURCH [FAIR] Western Morning News, 18th June 1937
Mrs. Copleston Radcliffe opened Milton Abbot "Goldfish" Fair on Wednesday in aid of Church funds. Included in the events were a cat show, dog races, stalls, entertaining sideshows, and skittles.
MILTON ABBOT. Western Times, 25th June 1937
A successful "Gold Fish" Fair was held In the Vicarage Grounds last week, when attractions included such items dog races, a cat competition . . The judges for the dog races were Messrs. J. Martin, E Vigars, and T. Morshead; cat show, Rev G. T. Yeo and Miss Yeo (Lamerton) and Miss M. M. Green.
Cat show awards were: 1, Mrs. Dawe; 2. Mrs. A. Jarman; 3, Miss G. Blanchard.

THE YOUNGSTERS' PETS Staffordshire Sentinel, 26th June 1937
With exhibitions of pedigree animals we are all familiar – with dog shows in which every entry can claim immaculate antecedents and every point of good breeding and good form, or with cat shows in which every feline hair proclaims the aristocrat. But the animals which are just "pets" are not so seldom [should be "not so often"] seen in the ring or on the bench. They will have their day next Saturday, when a children's pet animal show is to be held in aid of the RSPCA at Friarswood, Priory-road, Newcastle, the residence of Mr and Mrs S.W. Carryer.

[LYTHAM ST. ANNES AGRICULTURAL SHOW] Lancashire Evening Post, 11th August 1937
[. . .] Draught horses, light horses, cattle, rabbits, cats and cavies, were among the classes showing an increase.

[AIREDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, BINGLEY SHOW] Leeds Mercury, 19 August 1937
[Full cat results not given]. Mrs. J.W. Armitage of Skelmanthorpe, with Marlene, her first prize Blue Persian cat, at Bingley Show.