The Washington times., 1919-03-28

herself in London with the hardest
task of all before her. that OF finding
suitable sleeping quarters
| Sometimes their trains are de-
layed," explained Lady Markham.
general manager Of the club, "and
they arrive late at night. Instead OF
having to sit in a cold, draughty sta
ton ali night, waiting for q train
home. or trudging about looking for
room. these girls home on leave ind
pleasant and convenient quarters
here"
A Practical CIub.
Surely Mrs. Lloyd George and the
'women associated with her in the
management Of this club did not
overlook any of the strong, appeal
| ing points in club life, or practical
| character and calculated to satisfy
the most whimsical feminine natures.
This club is open every one OF the
ltwenty-four hours and seven days q
week. and girls arriving any hour of
| the night may obtain something hot
/ to eat and drink. And what il more,
to these tired little workers. they
can have their breakfast served to
them in bed. and this way obtain
nice long rest
Weekly dances and. entertainments
! furnished bright diversion from the
| daily business Of war Like their
brothers in the trenches, these eour-
ageous young women have suffered
great physical discomfort and cheer
fully given up everything TO serve
| their country.
With the vast amount OF work to
be continued for some time in clos
ing up the business OF war. this club
| is likely to continue to serve its ex-
| cellent purpose, thanks to the coed
Judgment and interest OF Mrs. Lloyd
George and her committee.
The prime minister's family has
been represented in the war by two
sons, and a son-in-law, DR.. Carey
Evans. who is with the British forces
! in Mesapotamia. One OF the sons,
connected with an American engi-
! neering houss-at the outbreak OF the
war. gave up hts position, and went
home to join the Royal Welsh Fu-
siliers. The elder son is a major
5s'Ars. Carey Evans, the older daugh-
ter. is an energetic war worker, while
the youngest daughter. Miss Megan,
, still in school. has assisted at many
war benefits.
Mrs. Lloyd George in her mild,
earnest way. is a convincing and in
teresting speaker. She speaks pub
terested and wins the support Of big
audiences
Like her husband. AIRS. Lloyd
George listens to people, and in this
TACT lies, no doubt. largely the charm
Of this quiet little Welsh woman
going about modestly doing her bit.
She is humanely interested in all the
things that concern the working
woman. She has a keen, comprshen-
siye idea Of needs that increasingly
new conditions create From all le-
Dartnlents OF life, and from all quar-
teTs Of the globe, representatives of
nations make up the long list of daily
callers at 10 Downing street. Recelv-
ing these visitors makes lloyd George
one OF the best informed men.
The war cabinet met every morning
at II o'clock. The session almost al
ways lasted till ?. When matters of
great importance demanded, the cab
met met again after luncheon.
When Lloyd George agrees TO see
man asking for an interview he tells
his secretary TO invite him to break
fast. AS it frequently happens, the
breakfast hour is already marked off
on the engagement book for the pre-
vious applicant
We'll. invite him to lunch" advises
NhF hGHAOSEdliC minister,
The dinner hour goes the same way,
and guests who seek an audience are
permitted to talk over their Affairs Of
business with the minister at the
dinner table.
Usually Sunday. at their modest lit
tie country home outside Of London, is
the occasion OF a family reunion.
Lloyd George, referred to as the bust
est man in the world, meets and talks
TO at least zoo persons a day.
His secretary. William Sutherland,
young ScOtchman. OF sturdy appear
ance and equally sturdy nerves and
health, has busy time keeping the
working day schedule in smooth run
ming order.
Has Army Of visitors.
All day stream OF callers trails
into 10 Downing street; beginning
shortly after Q o'clock and continu-
ing up . =, and often later, persons
on all sorts of errands seek the young
secretary. With a perpetual smile |
and a Scotch shrewdness in quickly !
determining the exact mission and !
disposition OF the caller, he is able |!
to interview small army daily |
Many of the callers are there by in |
vitRtiOn. or summons, il one so pre- |
fers TO call il.
Lloyd George has a way OF making |
things hum, and speeding up depart !
ments is one OF his hobbies The lit |
tie Welsh premier is q human dyna- |
mo. that. without bluster or much |
speech. fans everybody about him |
into desirable action.
Except for the regular habits {
which he has followed throughout |
his busy career. and the good judg- !.
ment exercised in his living, he would !
have broken down under the terrible !
strain imposed upon him during this /
crisis remarked one Of his asso- |
ciates. Lloyd George is moderate in !
all his habits but work"
Society, as the term is used among |
fashionable folk, never appealed to |
the prime minister. and during his |
term OF office he has accepted very
few invitations.