The meat-rationing scheme, tried first in London, the Home Counties,
and some other districts, came into force last Sunday throughout Great Britain. London has found the restrictions lees grievous in operation than in anticipation : so, we believe, will the rest of the country. Some minor concessions have to be noted as well as the compulsory substitution of bacon for part of the meat ration. As from May 5th, one must register to obtain bacon ; imme- diate registration is advised ; and from May 5th only two coupons each week can be used for butcher's meat, including pork. The concessions are : supplementary rations for bodily work (April 14th)—bacon only ; full instead of half rations for children over six years on March 1st, 1918 (April 14th) ; and supplementary rations for boys between thirteen and eighteen (May 5th)—bacon. Food regulations grow more complicated every week ; but happily there is plenty of food to be regulated. The simplicity of starvation is its only merit.
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