EXHIBITING. 



and do their exhibiting for them, and also do 

 that mournful nursing and burying that too 



third visit gratis cannot be expected even if 

 there is no result. A fee once paid for a visit 



often follows a show. Undoubtedly, it is fas- is not returnable. It is sometimes a matter 

 cinating to show successfully ; but, on the of arrangement between fanciers to have the 

 whole, we think the most enjoyable shows choice of a kitten instead of the mating fee, 

 are those where one goes to look at other 

 people's exhibits and leave one's own at home." 

 A few words as to the stud fees and arrange- 

 ments for visiting queens will not here be out 



but this transaction does not commend itself 

 unless the parties are on very friendly 

 terms. A clear understanding should be ar- 

 rived at on all occasions between the sender 



of place. The usual fee for the services of a and the receiver, and thus any after unpleas- 

 stud cat is fixed at i is., but some fanciers antness may be avoided. It is catty etiquette 

 are willing to accept less, especially if their to forward the fee when sending the queen j 



or, at latest, immediately 

 on her return. A label 

 for the return journey 

 should be fixed inside the 

 lid of the hamper. This 

 is a saving of trouble to 

 the owner of the stud, and 

 is also a means of identi- 

 fication. 



In selecting a young 

 kitten for purchase out of 

 a litter, take note of the 

 size of head and width 

 between the ears. In self- 

 coloured kits look out for 

 white spots, and avoid 

 those with long tails. 

 Fanciers should strive to 

 resist the temptation of 

 buying too many cats and 

 kittens of different breeds. 



cat is not a well-known 

 prize-winner. A higher 

 charge is often made if 

 the railway journey has 

 to be followed by a cab 

 fare, or if the owner, hav- 

 ing a valuable stud cat, 

 does not wish to encourage 

 many visitors. The car- 

 riage of the queen should 

 always be defrayed by the 

 sender, and if a telegram 

 and return insurance is 

 desired, then these sums 

 expended should be re- 

 funded to the owner of 

 the stud cat. It is de- 

 sirable to announce the 

 despatch or intended des- 

 patch of a queen, as it 



MR. V. W. WESTERN, THE SECRETARY 



OF THE SANDY CLUB SHOW. 



(Photo : Kingham, Bedford.) 



may not be convenient 



to receive her. The usual time to keep a To the novice and the beginner I would say, 



visitor is from three to six days, and then Buy two or three good specimens, carefully 



the owner of the stud cat should give notice selected ; these will be worth quantities of 



of the return. In case the first visit proves 

 unsuccessful a second visit is usually allowed 

 by courtesy without any extra payment, 

 but this must not be taken as a matter of 

 course, and it is best for the owner of the 

 queen to ask permission to send again. If 

 through a mistake in the time of sending a cat 

 apparently fails to mate during two visits, it 

 can only be by the kindness of the stud cat's 

 owner that a third visit is permitted for the 

 one fee. If, however, the queen has been 



doubtful ones, which, as a matter of fact, 

 have, as a rule, no value at all. Seize every 

 opportunity which comes across your path 

 of seeing and examining well-bred, prize-win- 

 ning cats, and attending shows. The cleverest 

 fancier and most successful breeder can im- 

 prove himself by observation and education. 



Do not be offended if you are told by those 

 who have had a larger and longer experience 

 in the fancy, and who are really experts, that 

 you have made a mistake in any purchase. 



known to have mated on each occasion, a If you resent their criticisms, you may, and 



