The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-26
HANDSOME CATS.
Preparations for the Feline Exhibition in
This City.

Now that Providence is to have cat
show, the promoters are anxious that it
shall be a dandy, and Mr.. Alvers r. Ben
son, clerk at the y. NJ. Z. A., stated
yesterday that he knows Of no. reason why
at least 100 cats should not be on exhibit
tion. The list of prizes offered follows:
Single Entries First, 80; second, 20;
third, $3.50; fourth, 81; NTH, 80 cents.
Long Haired He-Cats-Solid colors, first,
silver cup; second, rosette; third, ribbon.
Broken colors, first, silver cup; second,
rosette; third, ribbon.
Long Haired She-Cats-Solid colors,
first, silver cup; second, rosette; third,
ribbon. Broken colors, first, silver cup;
second, rosette; third. ribbon. Two kit
tens, either sex or color, first, silver cup;
second, rosette; third. ribbon. Single
kittens, either sex or color, first, silver
cup; second, rosette; third, ribbon.
Short Haired He-Cats-Solid colors,
first, silver cup; second, rosette; third,
ribbon. Broken colors, first, silver cup
second, rosette; third, ribbon.
Short Haired She-Cats-Solid colors,
first, silver cup; second, rosette; third, rib
bon. Broken colors, first, silver cup;
second. rosette; third, ribbon. Two kit
tens, either sex or color, first silver cup;
second, rosette; third, ribbon. Single
kittens, either sex or color, first, silver
cup; second, rosette; third ribbon.
Gelded Ca,s--Long haired, any color,
first, silver cup; second, ,rosette third, rib
ton. Short haired, any color, first, silver
cup p;second, rosette; third, ribbon. Most
popular decided by vote), silver cup, val
ne S10. Heaviest, first, silver cup: second,
rosette third, ribbon. Handsomest, first,
silver cup; second, rosette! third, ribbon.
Homeliest, first, silver cup; second, roset-
tie; third, ribbon. Freak, first, silver
cup; second, rosette; third, ribbon.
he. lid t,ast +nI 70 av1
such special prizes and merit ribbons as
they may see tit.
The entries close at 10 n. M, March 4,
the first day OF the show, which is to be
given in Association Hall, Y. NJ. G. A.
building, for theree successive days.
The show Is under the management OF
III. +. Chandler and William Henry, who
have successfully conducted cat shows in
Hartford, Waterbury and other cities and
know how to DO il. They come from
Springfield. Mr.. Chandler was formerly
a prominent Hartford merchant and Mr..
Henry was years ago with Forepaugh's
circus. Mr.. Benson assists by receiving
entries and answering questions.
He is at the Y. NJ G.. A. from to
p. m. daily for that purpose.
Many inquiries are made by anxious
owners OF pet cats which have never heen
away from home, as TO care, snd it is
stated that the tabbies are generally
treated better than at home. Each has
two by two cage, which may be adorned
with ribbons anu carpet, If the owner Is
so disposed, and each has his or her own
cup to drink from, and every attention Is
paid TO light. warmth and ventilation.
There is no objection TO the owner being
present and caring for kitty. IL desired.
Besides the competing attractions there
will be some for exhibition purposes
only, such SIS the $1,000 cat mentioned yes
terday, and the happy family Of cat,
pig.
Mr.. Benson says entries are coming i'm
pretty well, and nc is personally soliciting
friends and others to send their pussies
in