LAND AND WATER. 
February 3, 19 16 
The King came to town for a day again last week, in order to 
attend a meeting of the Privy Council. The Queen had 
intended to accompany him but was detained at York 
Cottage by indisposition. It was only a cold, but Her 
Majesty enjoys such exceptionably strong health, that 
to read of the Queen's illness came almost as a shock. 
Both their Majesties hope to be present at the Royal 
Albert Hall on Saturday afternoon, when Verdi's requiem 
will be rendered by the Royal Choral Society in memory 
of those who have fallen in the war. 
Among the latest to be thrown into mourning by the war is 
the Duchess of Bedford, who has lo^t her brother, Lieu- 
tenant-Colonel C. W. Tribe, 41st Dogras, who has fallen 
in the Mesopotamian fighting. Colonel Tribe was a 
distinguished officer of the Indian Army and had seen 
much active service along its frontiers. His father was 
an Indian chaplain, at one time Archdeacon of Simla, 
and it was at Simla that the Duke, then Lord Herbrand 
Russell, an A.D.C. on the staff of Lord Lansdowne, met 
and married the Duchess. 
Lord and Lady Granby had not an ideal day for their wedding ; 
it was dull, damp and dreary out-of-doors, but once 
within St. Margaret's the atmosphe.e was different. 
The church had been beautifully decorated with palms 
and ferns and flowers by Goodyear, and the con- 
trast with the greyness without made it seem all the more 
lovely. Marriage and giving in marriage seems to be 
epidemic in the Prime Minister's family circle ; we do 
not suppose that any First Minister of the Crown has so 
often appeared as the kind uncle at the bridal. In 
old-fashioned days of wedding breakfasts it w mid have 
meant a speech each time, but Mr. Asquith is spared this. 
Now that the year is on the turn and flowers herald the ap- 
proach of spring, no place in Town is more sought after than 
the Zoo — the Zoo where it is a pleasure to loiter in the 
open, and watch the birds and beasts at one's leisure. 
In former days it used to be a scamper from one over- 
heated building to another, and the chief impression 
left on the bored child on leaving was how extraordinary 
were the number of nasty smells in so small an area. 
But that way of seeing the Zoo has gone for ever, and 
everybody who goes there just potters around. If the 
weather be warm, it is pleasant to bask in the sun and 
sit before the Mappin terraces or the big aviaries. 
Tho Duke of Portland is the President of the Entente Cordiale 
Society for the current year. Few people realise the 
splendid work which this Society has accomplished 
since it was founded close on twenty years ago. It 
was the first beginning of that better understanding 
between Britain and France, which found official ex- 
pression when King Edward cam^ to the throne and 
which, of course had its consumm ition at the outbreak 
of the war. The Entente Cordiale Society has been 
worked on thoroughly sensible and practical lines. The 
The WOMEN 
beKifid tKe Gun. 
We all rightly think of our men who are 
fighting, let us also think of the unfulfilled needs 
of millions of women toiling today under diffi- 
cult circumstances at home. As Lord Sydenham 
has said : " To these brave women 
whose courag-e and endurance 
are helping: us \Me owe more 
than expressions of g-ratitude." 
The enormous influ.x of women into munition 
and war material factories is a remarkable 
feature in our national life. Thousands are now 
engaged on this vitally urgent and necessary 
work. 
Young worn sns Christian Associofion. 
If the need of huts for men, where rest and food is provided, is great, 
as it certajnly is, there can be no doubt the need of our girls is greater. 
FUNDS ARE IMMEDIATELY NEEDED for the erection 
of REST RCJO.MS, HOSTELS and CANTEENS. Will you 
help by sending a donation or subscription NOW? 
The Queen ha» sent a handsome donation 
and expresttd full sympathy. 
Amounts, large or small, will be gratefully 
acknowledged by the Duchess of Sutherland, 9, 
Stratford Place, London. W., or by Lord 
Sydenham, at the Y.W.C.A., 26, George St., 
Hanover Sq., W. 
£25,000 
Urgently Needed 
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1 GREENS l!° 
SALE 
OF FINE 
CIGARS 
&WINES 
FEB. 7-21 
FULL LIST FREE 
Greens,Ltd.,beg to announce that 
their half-yearly stocktaking Sale 
commences Feb y. Ti> relieve the 
ci>;arstock-rooms and afford much 
needed bin-room in the cellars, 
fine wines and cigars are being 
offered at genuine price reductions. 
Order promptly to secure the 
choicest bargains. Any goods not 
approved will beexchaiiiiedormoney 
reiiirned. No stock Dousht for sale. 
Here are some specimen bargains: 
A Wine Bargain 
J50 Doren 'Quinta Royal' Port. A 6ne 
example of ruby, tawny wjnc Oelic tte, 
I) ature, and of fine 6avour. A perfect 
after-dinner uine, al-o hit^hly rfcnmmen- 
dt-d for invalids. Per dozen O C /^ 
cairiage paid, cases included OOf O 
To members of the ti.E.F. in F'U'ce 
30\- fer iiot , lixrect from Bond. No extras. 
Havana Cigars 
i8 o La Carolina Bouquet Finos, a choice, 
small, after-dinner cigar well 
worth 70/-. Offered at per loo 
4 ooo Fernandez Gar. ia 
small, after-tHnner cigar well /* O / 
_ I 
excellent cig.ir for gen ral 
M: 
> arquisas An 
sinoking- 
Cntidition perlect. Wonh 35;- OQ /^ 
Ofieredat per 100 ^^^O 
GREENS, LTD. 
30. CORNHII.L. LONDON. E.G. 
{ op/x.ii;^ ihe Royal Exchange) 
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