THE SIMPLE LIFE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 243, 14 October 1931, Page 9

THE SIMPLE LIFE

MOVEMENT IN LONDON A remarkable movement which aims at revolutionising modern life aud inducing the wealthy classes of England to live a simple, almost monk-like existence, has been launched in London. Known as the Confraternity of St. George, the members are pledged to the utmost simplicity in matters of diet and dress. The higher members of tho order wear a simple coarse dress with the insignia of the order —a red cross with the initials of the order woven, into it —stitched to the front. Tho order has been founded by Mrs. Lovett, widow of a wealthy Staffoiflshire landowner. “Ono of our aims ifl to promote a higher standard of conduct in daily life, more especially as regards the sanctification of the married state,” she said recently. “We aim at simplifying life and raising the social and spiritual values of the people. “Wc hope shortly to have orders founded under tho patron saints of Wales. Scotland, Ireland and Germany. I firmly believe that we shall have a far-reavhing world-wide influence.” At present the headquarters of the society is a small house in Westminster. There is a refectory in which members have simple and plain meals. There is also a devotional room attached which is set apart for the private meditation of members. Among tho members are a well-known banker, a stockbroker and several society women.