THE CORONATION

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22579, 18 November 1936, Page 13

THE CORONATION

QUEEN MARY'S PRESENCE DEPARTURE FROM PRECEDENT HISTORICAL INTEREST (Received November 17, 10.20 p.m.) LONDON, Nov. 17 Queen Mary's decision to attend the coronation of King Edward represents a departure from' the precedent established by Queen Alexandra, who did not attend the late King George's coronation. The Daily Telegraph points out that it will be the first time in English history that the Queen Mother has seen her son crowned. TREASURY'S ACTION CHEAP FOREIGN IMPORTS HEAVY TEMPORARY DUTY „ LONDON, Nov. 16 The fears that Britain will be swamped by cheap coronation goods from Japan and other countries have been allayed by a Treasury announcement that a temporary total duty of 100 per cent on all such articles will be imposed for the six months beginning on December 15. The duty will apply to all souvenirs picturing Royalty, crests and similar coronation designs, and also to flags and toys. In view of the special circumstances Germany and France are waiving their rights under trade agreements. NEW BRITISH MAYORS KEEN COMPETITION LONDON, Nov. 9 There has been keen competition in many municipal councils for the distinction of being Mayor during the coronation year. The new Mayors range from a marquess to an old-age pensioner. Dr. Wynne Griffith, an octogenarian, was re-elected Mayor of Pwllheli, Carnarvon, and thus will serve in that office during a third coronation. The Marquess of Londonderry becomes Mayor of Durham, and Mr. George Lansbury Mayor of Poplar. The ancient custom of weighing the ! Mayor was observed at High .Wycombe, j Buckinghamshire. when Councillor I Clarke, at lOst. 31b., was found to be the lightest Mayor the town has had.