BRITAIN'S EXPORT AND LIVING PROBLEMS

Evening Star, Issue 26153, 15 July 1947, Page 9

BRITAIN'S EXPORT AND LIVING PROBLEMS

A , comprehensive picture , of .the quality of British [goods for export and of British living conditions to-day, is presented in the export issue of the London ‘Harper’s 'Bazaar.’ ' The goods, which vary from Harris tweeds to Georgian silver, and from Nottingham lace to Wedgwood china, are displayed as straight-forward documentation of available British materials and products. “ That we are able to show anything at all in these pages,” states the editorial, “ is tribute to the British exporters’ enterprise ■ and perseverance.” The British manufacturer, it is pointed out, has been beset by diffioulties and frustrations in the transition period from total war to a controlled peace-time ..economy. But conditions- are improving on a solid foundation of co-ordinated planning, : In addition to ; photographs and colour plates of British fabrics,, characteristic interpretations of the latest fashion tfends.by : members of the Incorporated Society: of’London Fashion Designers are included.. Contemporary Ehglish hand-made crystal and .china, pottery, silver, and leather goods are lavishly illustrated. “ Right now London is not in a position to offer pre-war entertainment or hospitality to the pleasure seeker or the tourist,” it is stated in the section describing , the London of today. “ But to the visitor who is here •for the purpose of'building trade and goodwill, she bids welcome! ” A complete guide to life in Britain for the visitor includes valuable advice to the traveller given under the heading of “ Bring these with you.” Among the ’ articles listed are towels and . wash: cloths, soap, toilet tissue, cosmetics, non-electric razors and blades, orange and lemon • powders, or canned juices, powdered coffee (im-

portant on the Continent), saccharine, chocolate, lighter (matches are in short supply), writing paper, camera film, an umbrella, and food parcels.

Social and Personal Mrs F. Wheeler, of Castle street; left by the express to-day for Christchurch. ■ - .; Mr and Mrs Sydney Brent Smith left this morning for their home. Palmerston North. Engagements Mr and Mrs B. R. Purvis, 65 Queen’s Drive, St. Kilda, have pleasure in,announcing. the engagement of their only daughter, Rona, to Kenneth Roy, second son of Mr and Mrs A. J. Bush, Brighton. The engagement is announced of Doreen Frances, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs A T. Downie, St. Kilda, to Rae, eldest son of. Mr and Mrs J. Hill-Scully, St. Leonards. The engagement -is announced of Muriel Gladys, second daughter of Mr, and Mrs E. H. Tarlton, Dunedin, to David Clifford, elder son of Mr and Mrs D. Fraser, Dunedin.