CHAPTER VII 



CONCERNING CAT CLUBS AND CAT SHOWS 



THE annual cat shows in England, which have 

 been held successively for more than a quarter 

 of a century, led to the establishment in 1887 of a 

 National Cat Club, which has steadily grown in mem- 

 bership and interest, and by the establishment of the 

 National Stud Book and Register has greatly raised 

 the standard of feUnes in the mother country. It 

 has many well-known people as members, life mem- 

 bers, or associates; and from time to time people 

 distinguished in the cat world have been added as 

 honorary members. 



The officers of the National Cat Club of Eng- 

 land, since its reconstruction in March, 1898, are as 

 follows : — 



Presidents. — Her Grace the Duchess of Bedford ; Lord Mar- 

 cus Beresford. 



Vice-presidents. — Lily, Duchess of Marlborough, now Lady 

 Wm. Beresford; the Countess of Warwick; Lady Granville 

 Gordon; Hon. Mrs. McL. Morrison; Madame Ronner; Mr. 

 Isaac Woodiwiss ; the Countess of Sefton ; Lady Hothfield ; 

 the Hon. Mrs. Brett; Mr. Sam Woodiwiss; Mr. H. W. Bullock. 



President of Committee. — Mr. Louis Wain. 

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