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21. TIAM-O'-SHIAN IV. is another Siamese of high repute, the 



property of Mrs. Vyvyan, who bred him ; but Tiam 

 resides with Mrs. Parker Brough whilst his owner is 

 abroad. He is a magnificent type of Siamese, even in 

 colour, with deep seal] points. He comes from Miss 

 Forestier- Walker's celebrated strain ; and amongst his 

 progeny may be mentioned Champion Eve, Suzanne, 

 and Kitya Hara . 86 



22. BRANDON QUEEN CHEETAH is a lovely Brown Tabby short- 



haired cat, belonging to Mrs. Bernard Wentworth. This 

 puss is well and distinctly marked, and rich in colour. 

 One of her kittens, Brandon Tommykins, took high 

 honours at Westminster Show in 1901 .... 90 



23. MANX SILVERWING, a quaintly marked little Silver Tabby, 



formerly owned by Mr. Foalstone. At the Manchester 

 N.C.C.C. Show she was purchased by Mr. Ward, of 

 Longsight. Silverwing has won many prizes, and calls 

 forth great admiration whenever exhibited . 94 



24. PERSIMMON LADDIE, a sable Neuter by Persimmon and 



Birkdale Fina, is the great pet of Miss Rosamound 

 Whitney, an Irish fancier, who is an enthusiastic 

 admirer of Brown Tabbies. Laddie took highest honours 

 at the Northern Cat Club's Show at Manchester, 1901, 

 and was justly admired for his gorgeous colouring and 

 marvellous coat. Laddie took special for the best Tabby 

 Neuter at Westminster, 1902, and first at Liverpool, 1902 98 



25. BONNIE BOY. This promising young Blue is owned by 



Miss Frances Simpson, and was exhibited by her at the 

 Crystal Palace, 1901, when at four months old he took 

 2nd prize in a class of 39 kittens, the limit age being 

 eight months. Bonnie Boy was also awarded a special 

 prize for the best orange eyes in the kitten classes. He 

 is from Miss Patterson's celebrated strain of Blue 

 Persians, and his mother is a Black, owned by Mrs. 

 H. B. Thompson. The photo was taken when he was 

 three months old ........ xoa 



