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Cites The Home Pets' Exhibition (Olympia, London) (12-14 December 1934).
Description:'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.'