74 CATS AND ALL ABOUT THEM 



ill effects of constipation, diarrhoea, and other troubles con- 

 sequent on heavy feeding in close quarters. 



Don't worry the secretary of a show with lots of ques- 

 tions, but read the rules and regulations set forth in the 

 schedule with care and attention. They are always very 

 comprehensive. 



Special prizes call for special acknowledgment, and 

 winners of the same should write and thank the donors. The 

 secretary of the club giving the show should be addressed on 

 receipt of a club badge or medal. 



In sending your cats to shows it is a great help to the 

 executive if you so arrange the label that it may be easily 

 turned round and the address appear uppermost for the 

 return journey. When you use a box, try and attach the 

 label securely to a strap or fastening. Do not nail it down 

 to the lid. 



If you intend to fetch away your exhibits yourself on the 

 morning after the show, be careful to write " To be called 

 for," on reverse side of label. 



Pink collar ribbons are the most becoming to Blue kittens 

 until their eyes have changed, then orange or yellow will be 

 found more suitable. 



It is a mistake to tie very broad ribbons round your cats' 

 necks when sending them to a show. I should choose a 

 colour to match the eyes, about half an inch to three quarters 

 in width. Tie it in a neat bow, and give a stitch in the 

 centre, to prevent it coming untied. Don't leave two long 

 ends. Orange is the most becoming colour for Blue cats. 



It is a good plan to give your cat a gentle aperient on its 

 return from a show. If a grown cat then half a Carter's 

 little liver pill may be given with safety, and a smaller 

 quantity for a kitten. It is, however, the elderly cats that 

 have the greatest objection to the scant accommodntion 

 provided by the scratchings of earth at the back of the pen 



