I HAVE appended (Table A) a reduced form of entry as used by the National Cat Show, and (Table B) a classification of the divisions which they make of the various cats. It will be seen that there is, first, a distinct division into the Long-haired Cats and the Short-haired Cats; second, that there are four divisions into He-cats, She-cats, Gelded Cats, and Kittens. This, it will be seen, gives eight general divisions - Long-haired Cats divided according to sex and age, four; and Short-haired Cats divided according to sex and age, four. The third division is made by color, which consists of two classes of Tortoise-shell, one with and one without white; three classes of Tabbies divided according to the base color; Black-and-White Cats; cats of a solid color; and one class for cats of a color not defined in the preceding. Care must be taken that a cat is entered in its own proper class, because any carelessness in entering disqualifies a cat absolutely in that class, although it may be a magnificent animal, and if placed in its own class would easily win.

In Table C are given the Comparative Points of Judging recommended by Mr. John Jennings, which table is too extended for use except by an expert; but it readily shows the important points of value to be attached to the various parts. It will be seen that, to begin with, the length of the fur, the quality of the fur, and the frill, or those wavy crests of hair at points of juncture where the fur lies in opposite directions, are most important; second, that the color of the coat (which means the richness and purity of its coloring) and the tail (which includes size and carriage) are given about equal importance. The eyes, again, are given considerable importance, especially in the White and Self-colored Cats.

Table D gives the very excellent statute of the State of New York, which was procured by the efforts of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and which has placed the care of animals under the control of the society. This has done away with the abominable and brutal muzzles which the law previously required for dogs, and has made owners much more careful in registering their dogs, and in not countenancing waifs in dogs or cats, which are always subject to careless inattention or positive cruelty. As we go to press, a bill has just passed the Assembly at Albany extending the provisions of this statute to the city of Brooklyn, and has also extended the powers of the society.

Table A. - Entry Form

To be filled up and sent with Entrance Fees to the Secretary of the National Cat Show, Executive Office, Madison Square Garden, 26th Street, New York, not later than April 24th, 1895.

The Entrance Fee for each cat or pair of kittens is $1.00, and except for special prizes cats and pairs of kittens can he entered in one class only. Exhibitors must be careful to enter their cats in their proper classes and give their proper description as to color, sex, etc.

I hereby enter the above cats at my own Risk, and subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Show.

Herewith I inclose $......amount of Entrance Fees. Cheques or Money Orders to be made payable to the order of the Secretary of the National Cat Show.

Please Write Distinctly And State Whether Mr., Mrs., Or Mlss.

Name...............................................

Address............................................

N. B

Entries Close Wednesday, April 24th.

Table B. Classification Of Cats At The National Cat Show

Table C. Comparative Points. - Value Of Long-Haired Cats

Comparative Points. - Value Of Short-Haired Cats

Comparative Points. - Value Of Other Distinct Varieties. Manx