courses are possible. 2. On the first of these matters various alternative (i) Regard must be had to reactions on the allowances for children granted to a pensioned war widow. Other schemes involving allowances for children, while they may be affected in a general sense, are not directly comparable with the soldier's allowances. Present family allowances and pension rates are as follows:- Children's additions to pensions of widows of other ranks. Family allowance Present Rate. First child 8s. 6d.