There was no BEST IN SHOW award in 1923. The American Kennel Club barred interbreed competition for 1923 except in the Miscellaneous Class. Comprehensive new rules for Group & Best in Show judging were adopted effective for 1924.
The six species in the genus Didelphis, commonly known as large American opossums, are members of the Didelphimorphia order. The genus is composed of cat-sized omnivorous species, and are recognized on their prehensile tails and the tendency to play possum when cornered.
Biblical context. The Biblical baby name Japhia is Hebrew in origin and it's meaning is shining or splendid. Japhia is pronounced jaw-fee'-ah. Japhia is the name of two men and a place mentioned in the Bible.