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UONDON, Nov. l’! -—(OPl -'I‘he British Government. announced tonight that under the interna~ tional trade organization's gener- al tariff agreement it has made major tariff concessions to foreign countries and the Commonwealth and frozen many existing duty levels.

The imperial preference struc- ture remains but with some elim- lnations and many reductions in the spread between imperial pre- ference and general tariff rates.

Under the agreement Bfltlil" gives to foreign countries £93,500.- u00 ($394,000,000) worth of conces- sions in the ion-n of cuts in duty and “binding" oi present rates. in return, she receives i265,000,0ll0

of values estimated in terms of trade in 1938, the last pre-tvar year.

To Commonwealth countries she gives £36,000,000 in concessions and receives 112,000,000 in redun- tzons, in addition to the freezing of the existing rates on tade worth $15,000,000.

British GovernmentMakes Major Tariff Concessions

worth of concessions on the basis’

70 Per cent of preferences are ‘not affected. The agreement revealed that

important concessions were _re->

celved from the United States in return for United Kingdom tariff and imperial preference reductions. Faced with Britain's determination to sell more goods and overcome her dollar ‘shortage problem, the United States will halve duties on imports from the United King- dom valued at £2,500,000 in i939. On addlional British exports worth be 'een 210,000,000 and £1i,000.000 United States duties are reduced between one-third and one-half. A further £10,000.- 000 of icnports from the United Kingdom will benefit from small ‘concessions in the form of small- ter reductions or "bindlng" of tar- : iffs. A "bound" tariff is one guar- zanteed against increase. The United Kingdom conceded the elimination of five per cent of imperial preferences based on 1938 values and reductions lower- ing the differences between pre- ferences and general tariffs on an- Qlhel‘ 15 Der cent. The remaining.

I The agreqients are to run for,‘

Canada proposes a general n.

three years. In the case of Brit- ain and seven other countries. in- cluding Canada and the

United United Kingdom and other Com-

view of existing trade agreements between the Dominion and the

According to an old superstition, when you shudder it means "some- one In walking over your grave."

States, a protocol of provisional momvealth countries, This review agreement for the agreement apply from Jan. l, i948, has beeni and letters already have been ex-

tol would cover specific agreements

signed. The whole agreement is to; changed with London, revising the come into force when accepted by} United Kingdom-Canada the contracting parties accountinr: for 85 per cent of the toial ex- ternal trade of all signatories.

trade agreements of i937.

Cﬂuﬂda Proposes that. in respect t! these specific agreem ‘g with.

_THE GUARDIAN. CI-IARLOTTETOIVN

GILLIB-DINGWIIL WEDDING _¢__-

A quiet wedding took plane st St. Peter's Church. Dartmouth, N. B. on Monday, Nov. 10th when Rev. Hooper united in marriage June Elizabeth. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Dingwell. North Bedeque. P.E.I., and Joseph Al- len, son. of Mrs. Flora Gillis and the late Mr. Angus Glllls of New Waterford, N. S.

The bride looked charming in a grey wool dress with black acces- sories. Rer corsage was of sweet- heart roses and ferns. She was attended by Miss Mary McPhee of New Waterford, N. 5., who was attired in grey wool jersey with matching accessories. l-Ier corsage was pink carnations.

The groom was attended by his brother. Mr. Stanley Glllis.

Following the marriage cere- mony a wedding breakfast was served at the Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax. Later in the day the bridal party left on a motor trip to the home of the groom's moth- er where a reception was held. Mr. and Mrs. Glllis will reside in Dartmouth where the groom is on the stat! of the Royal Bank oi Canada. '

in the Commonwealth. the coun- tries concerned should free each other from contractual obligations to maintain stated margins of pro- ference. But each government would confirm its intention of continuing preferences remaining in force after the i. T. 0. agree- ment.

The announcement said that practically the whole oi the tar- iffs between the United Kingdom and Canada have been examined

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_~_ _ Movement: - 2o, 1947

'It_'s" A- Great‘ Day For Everyone In England’ .

“Sometimes I get to wondering about tho coupons."

By MARIE DAERR. NEA Special Correspondent

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midst of austerity, _

They Mean .Elizabeth’s Wedding Of ‘Course, And From Clerk To» Charlady, English Women Think She Deserves A Fair Amount Of ‘Show’?

The forthcoming wedding of Prln can Elisabeth Involves more than royalty. NEA Special Correspm; dent Marie Daerr was flown to '

England tooover the little people's uldo of this royal fanfare u, m,

CHABLADY: shall ba 'ome listening."

bonden hotel life's few luxuries.

"I'm very lucky; I

CLERK: "It's good for the coun- try to have a big show."

stuff of chauwomon who scrub and

nousswrrs. "r only wig}; m,

wedding were more elaborate."

"YW ""°w' "°""y' ‘"5’ h“ ' sweep Ind dust for a larle hotel.

rough time of it poor thing." the teacher smiled. brushing the

Dressed in a dark green uni. form and with a tiny black cap

pinned behind her neatly-waved pompadour, Austin put aside her scrub pail for a moment to dis- cuss the social event of the year.

"I'm sure I wish the young coupli- the best of luck, madam." said] Austin, a hit primly. "It's a veryl suitable match, I'm sure.” |

Austin wiped her hand on hery uniform. - @ ._

"I saw the Princess one day in . f an open coach, with a lady‘ in waiting." she reported, Very at. tractive, she is. No. I won't he going down to see the procession. Too much of a crush..

“But I'm very lucky, madam. it's my day off. I shall be siting ‘ome listening to the wireless, you may be sure."

At 1a, "Josie? Nathan, who has been a London beauty operator for

crumbs from her practical wool skirt. "She's only a young girl, and she's known nothing but shorliges, for years. She's entitled to a bit __ of fun. I say."

' An East Twlck-

‘mm’ DR" enham housewife

uadled herself and her bulging

..ng shopping bag as the Lon-

112i bus leaped over the rough

rncnt.

"It's a‘ shame to make it an austerity wedding, I say.” she de. clared. "We've all had enough of austerity, It should be a bii day for all of us, when she gels mar-

BIJAUTICIAN: "Give her the cm puns, but keep it quiet,"

good weather lasts. It would spoil everything for her, if it rained wouldn't it?" ' "I like Philip's looks." said 3i- year-old Catherine Carrol, dot-i; n I , ' lvely. Hes a mans man, wm, ; will of his own. and that's as 1| shoud be."

ried." three yeurds, has decided opinions

in Feminine Britain's conversa- about pubncny_ Dressed in the khaki, w", tlon these dBYS- "Sh?" l5 n" "They never should have prlnt- breeclws- w°°l Blmkihss and Princess Elizabeth. Wh° “day ed anything about those 100 cou- Piifk-Ple hat of the Women's Lend

Arm)’. Catherine stood beside hey dufile bag and suitcase in Liver, pool Street Station. She was 9| route to her post in Dunmow, Er- sex, after a week end in Loads; Catherine won't be able io see the wedding. The land army career for which she deserted a typelst‘! job in a London office will bee] her in the country on the greal day. Right noW, sugar beets and potatoes are the big crops in he:

plays a star role as "Her Royal Highness, the bride."

And, according to a survey of London women, ranging from the pretty young clerk in her "aus. terlty" black business dress to the elderly charlady scrubbing a cor- ridor, it's the rare skirted Brloni who doesn't think "she" is doing hcr subjects a favor by Eﬂlllli; married with at least a fair amount of "show."

pons the Princess got," declared Josie, with a toss of her auburn curls. "Too many girls resent‘ it. I've got friends who are going to , get married and trying to get a feqv things together.

"I hear. them complaining. If the Princess gets 100 coupons, why shouldn't they? I say give her the coupons, but keep quiet about itl"

The 100 coupons weren't troub- ling Mrs. Mildred Hitch, 41-year-

AIIL KEYED UP old London housewife, who was district, escorting three-year-old Frances "Not that I won't be thinking Joan Purkis. 24. became a Clerk and six.year-old Brenda to a de- about the royal couple." said

“Father Catherine. "They deserve the bell of everything." Mrs, Betty Collin, 39, buyeri

a clothing store. hopes that,

office of a large wholesale and retail grocery firm when she was l4. During the war she was evacuated wllh the T85! of the personnel to the country tint, to one spot, then to aonther Joan has three business frocks -0“ black, one blue and one green. which she dresses up fwith changes of collars and Jabots. She was deeply touched when, on her~ last birthday, her father gave her c a sequin-trimmed evening gown. "He gave up his own clothing coupons for it." Joni told mo. Joan is "nil keyed up" about the royal wedding. "Some people feel there's loo much fuss being made about it but. I don't agree." she said. "Alftcr all. it's good for the country to

partment store where Christmas" could be seen. IT'S AS IT SHOULD BE "I'm sure the Princess is en- titled to whatever she gets." said Mrs. Hitch. firmly. "I only wish ' the wedding could be more elab- l crate. "Would 1 like a look at It? O. rather] 1f 1 can gct anyone to take are of the youngsters. you may be sure I'll get a peep at the pro. cession. even if I have to I0 1M night before lo get myself a place." Mrs. Hitch cast an apprehensive glance at a sunny sky “My. I sure hope

in the main

20th, her “gov’nor" will tune in es the event for his employes’ benefit

“If we can't go, the wirelesl broadcast will be the next best thing." said Mrs. Collin. "i'll novel forget the coronation. I was there from 7 o'clock the night before ti one p. m. on the big day. / “I'd do it that way again, if} had time off. it's a great day for every one in England. She] given us something pleasant tl think about, you know."

this spoil of

figured for fashion

have a big show. Good for busi- ness, you know." -

Joan's gray-green eyes grew thoughtful.

“Really. I feel sorry for the Princess." she remarked. "I'll bet r she'd rather be married in a little country church, without all this fuss and publicity. She never has s bit of peace, poor girl.

there's no workers‘ holiday on lhl '

"She's a wonderful person. very natural and ‘home loving. In fact they're a wonderful family. We couldn't get on without them. Why we'd be split in two, if we didn't have our King. This way ther‘: no

dispute» about who's head of things."

Blond Mrs. Ellen Driver swung a load of boxes onto a cat on a wind-swept platform at London's

Waterloo Station. "Come along, and I'll talk to you while I'm working," she invited. "Been eight years ‘ere. Worked all through the bllts, when us women carried almost all the load ‘ere. Only a few old ones left, among the men, with everybody gone to the services." Mrs. Driver's stocky figure was clad in the navy blue Southern Railway uniform: slacks, sweater. coat and cap. Her bare toes peep- ed from pale blue fabric sandals. Little gold hoops dangled from her ears. ‘

Mrs. ‘Driver. W. can handle "four hundredweight (646 pounds) oi baggage on a cart.

"We women gets men's wages

and we do men's work." she re. ported, briskly, "Eight hours a day, seven days a week, for us."

Will she see the royal wedding procession?

."Well, no I guess not." she re~ marked regretfully. "Won't ‘ave the time off. I'm afraid. But l wish I could. I'd love to see 'er Had a look at 'er when she came 'on1e from Africa. She'll make a lovely bride. I'm sure." e Mrs. Driver tucked a eurl under

Driver. "Bomatlmes, when I think about the Princess getting 100 cduponl for. 'er wedding clothes, I get to wondering a bit.

“You know, my girl ls just as dear to me is the Prlnesu is to ‘er parents. lat my girl won't , get, no 1M coupons when she gets

married, will I o!" ~

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“My Patricia - she's 2i - is hop’ ing ‘to get married, when ‘or man ‘knb “Mn” a“ h" m“ gets back from Burma." laid Mrs. ‘l-ag-5-5o

‘Ilia ﬂexibility and eon that Iyolro Illa more pleasant. The ﬁrm control and pretty ‘curves that make elollm more lioeomlnd, mqlzo your ﬁgure yotfvp always wanted li Io be.

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