'The great Home Pets Show, at Olympia, organised by "The People" in aid of the London Hospital, is over - and Britain has proved its deep, abiding love of animals by making the show the greatest success of its kind ever achieved.

How colossal the show was is revealed by the fact that during the three days it was held the 34,000 pets consumed about 76 tons of feeding stuffs!

Three hundred judges reviewed the 14 sections; 890 stewards and 475 attendants were engaged; and more than 5,000 dogs were on view.

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... More than £10,000 was awarded in prize money. 

   Described by the veteran sportsman, Lord Lonsdale, as "the biggest thing of its kind ever held in the world," the show achieved a success which has staggered even the most optimistic of the organisers.

"Do let us do another show soon!" - This is the appeal that figures in almost every one of the thousands of letters that still continue to pour into "The People" from grateful animal lovers in all parts of the country.

Sir William Goschen, chairman of the London Hospital, warmly supported Lord Lonsdale, and pointed out how much the effort being made by "The People" was appreciated by all connected with the London Hospital.

Every imaginable kind of pet was to be found on show, from dogs to hedgehogs; cats to cavies; toucans to tortoises, foxes, fish, poultry, birds, etc.- fourteen section in all, each of absorbing interest.' 

'Schedules are now available for the great Open Show orgnaize dby The People to take place on December 12, 13 and 14 at Olympia, London. It is under the Presidency of the Early of Lonsdale and the Vice-Presidency of the Maharaja of Patiala and its aim is to help that most worthy cause, the London Hospital. The enterprise is on a national scale worthy of that affection for dumb creatures that is such a fate of the people of this country. Its appeal is not restricted to the breeder and the expert. It caters, not only for pedigree stock but for pets in which the ordinary man and woman takes a pride.

The Show is on a gigantic scale. It is anticipated that there will be over 35,000 exhibits, occupying over 400,000 feet of floor space, and the prize money and trophies amount to £10,000. There are no fewer than 906 classes for dogs.

Exhaustive arrangements are being made to cater for the comfort and pleasure of both exhibitors and visitors. Special train facilities have been arranged and there is available a list of guaranteed hotels which have promised reduced fees and perfect service for those attending the Show. At Olympia everyone may rely on courtesy, attention and guidance.

An outstanding feature of the Show is that it offers exhibitors many and varied opportunities for profit and at the same time acts as a remarkable advertising medium, for there is sure to be a great throng of visitors, many of whome will be potential breeders. Prize money is 30/-, 15/- and 7/6 and there is a very attractive list of special prizes including one of Our Dogs silver trophies for the best exhibit in show to be won outright. The various breeds are to be split up into groups, and to the best dog and best bitch in each of these shows £5 is offered. £10 goes to the best exhibit in show, all breeds, and £5 each to the best dog and best bitch. For the exhibitor making the most entries there is a prize of £5.

The pedigree dog section of the show occupies the first two days and the third day is given ovre to Exemption classes, for which dogs need not be registered and for some of which they need not be thoroughbred, In all Exemption classes there are three cash prizes.'

'The Home Pets Exhibition in aid of the London Hospital, organized by the People, opens at Olympia to-morrow, and will be continued on the two following days. All varieties of domestic pets, including birds, fish, and white mice, will be represented at the show. Altogether there will be over 34,000 exhibits, towards which dogs contribute 4,256 entries. This exceeds all records for a non-championship show. The dogs need only be there for to-morrow and Thursday, but it is hope the winners of group and best-of-breed prizes will remain for the third day. Several unusual features have been introduced into the programme.'

'The National Exhibition for breeders and fanciers of all kinds of live stock, to be held at the Olympia, London, on December 12, 13 and 14, and organized by The People in aid of the London Hospital, promises to be a unique and wonderful show. Schedules have been issued to all likely exhibitors, but if perchance anyone [550-551] has been missed it has been remedied in this issue of Our Dogs in which will be found the whole of the dclassification and definition of the classes, the prizes offered, entries fees and all necessary particulars set out for the benefit of our readers in a three-page advertisement, in addition, an official entry form is inset as a loose leaf upon which exhibitors can make their entries.

We have been asked by the general secretary to publish the following letter:-

Re OLYMPIA SHOW, DECEMBER 12-13

Sir,- May I once again thank publicly the various sectional secretaries and committees who have so willingly assisted me with the huge task of organizing what I venture to state will be the largest collection of exhibits of various kinds of live stock ever held under one roof. This would not have been possible without their co-operation and that of the journals connected with each section.

The date is fast approaching for the closing of entries, and I do appeal to all exhibitors to send in their entries early.

If you will do this you will help all concerned.

A final word, I want you all to see the opportunity offered and enter as many exhibits as you can, and tell as many of your friends as you can to visit the show.

Make this England's largest show for England's largest hospital - the London - Yours, etc.,

R. Ingham, General Secretary.

It should be distinctly remembered that the pedigree dog section is of really but one and a-half days duration. The president, the Earl of Lonsdale, K.G., G.C.V.O., will open the Exhibition at 2 p.m., on Dec. 12, and the show will continue until the evening of Dec, 13; so far as dogs are concerned the last day, Dec. 14, will be a separate exemption show for whihc dogs need not be registered with the Kennel Club and for which no entry is required.

Special attention is directed to the very attractive group cases and specials, full particulars of which will be found in the three-page advertisement at the front of this issue. The People will have a stand at Birmingham National Show next week, and Mr. Jas. Pye will be present to interview anyone interested in the show.

Exhibitors from North, South, East and Westshould get busy at once looking up their entries, the closing date for which is this Saturday, Nov. 24. Entries must be posted no later than Nov. 24, or they will not be accepted.'