This lady, although I think she has confined her attention to one variety (Pomeranians), has had so many good specimens, and been such a persistent exhibitor for the last ten years and upwards, that she will be known to many of my readers.

I would not attempt to give a list of all the prize winners owned by Mrs. Thomas, but, as I have had the opportunity of judging some of them, I may mention a few of those I remember.

A good beginning was made in obtaining from the Hon. and Rev. F. Dutton a very small and well-shaped Black Toy called Schatzl, imported by that gentleman (who has for years been a zealous and constant patron of the variety) from Germany. With this little dog many prizes and honours were taken; but perhaps the best purchase this lady ever made was of a black three-months-old puppy from Mrs. Ireland, of Stroud, Gloucestershire, as he afterwards became Champion Black Boy, who won numerous prizes, and was, although larger than some of the Toys now to be seen, a valuable dog both for show and stud.

From Black Boy and an imported black bitch Mrs. Thomas bred Black Boy II. and many other winners. Amongst others in this kennel have been King Pippin (an imported dog, now and for some time past the property of Mrs. Hall-Walker), who is certainly one of the very best all-round Black Toy Pomeranians shown, winner of many prizes, and a champion, Queen Bee (a beautiful bitch, not always a good shower, but of great quality), the chocolate Pretty Boy II., and many others whose names I forget.

Mrs. Thomas has several times officiated as judge of the variety, and had some large entries to deal with; but, having so much practical experience as a breeder and exhibitor, has been able to give as much general satisfaction with her awards as any judge can expect in these days, when there are so many exhibitors possessing high-class specimens, with little to choose between them.

This lady has, I think from its foundation, been one of the committee of the Ladies' Kennel Association, and a warm supporter of all the many undertakings carried out under its auspices.

I am pleased to be able to give to my readers a good portrait of Mrs. Thomas and some of her pets, which will be familiar to very many of the Doggy People.

MRS. E. J. THOMAS WITH HER POMERANIANS.

By permission of the Ladies' Kennel Journal.