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A~ despatch from London says:â€" King George, Queen Mary, and the Duke and Duchess of York left on Dec. 22nd for Sandringham to spent the Christmas season at York Cottage. The Prince of Wales and Prince Henry, who had been hunting with the Whaddon Chase hounds, near Leighton Buzzard, joined the family that evening. The festivities this year were much quieter than usual owing to the recent death of Queen Mother Alexandra, and there was another gap In the family circ‘.e because of the ab- sence of Prince George, who is on naval duty in Chinese waters. Of the total of 5,953 of the cheaper cars exported in November (compared with 4,463 in 0cober, and 3,288 in November, 1924), 10 went to the Gold Coast, five to Malta, seven to Fiji, 542 to the Straits Settlgments, 24 to Ni- geria, three,to the British Sudan, four to the Belgian Congo, four to the French West Indies, two to Irak, ‘26 to Egypt, 502 to Argentina, 820 to the Dutch East Indies, 17 to Siam, and two to Portuguese Africa. King and Royal Family Spent Quiet Christmas Toronto, Dec. 28,â€"With the temâ€" perature taking a plunge to fourteen beolw zero, which was reached in the early hours of Sunday morning, Toâ€" ronto had one of the coldest December week-ends that she has experienced for some years. This was the temper- ature recorded at the Observatory, on" Bloor Street, but in the more exposed parts of the city and suburbs much colder temperatures were experienced. The cold wave was general through- out the province, and also over the bigâ€" ger part of the Dominion. White River, of course, had to come into the picture, with 24 below, but, of the re- corded temperatures, Doucet, Quebec, carried ofi' the honors with 26 below. Parry Sound and Cochrane both had the same temperature as White River. At, Ottawa it was 16 below, and at Montreal 12 below. Temperatuxes in Manitoba and Saskatchewan ranged from 10 to 24 below. Statistics Show Destination of Motors Exported from Dominion. Ottawa, Dec. 27.â€"Canad-ian-1nade automobiles go to out-of-theâ€"way spots. Between 50 and 60 different countries purchased Canadian cars in November, running all the way from Paraguay to Palestine, and round the world to Irak, the Dutch East Indies and Japan. Australia and New Zea- land headed the list of purchasers of the Canadian automobile. Of the cheaper cars valued at $500 or less, Australia purchased 944 in Novem- ber, and New Zealand 945. Of the more expensive cars, Australia bought 72 and New Zealand 267. In com- parison, the United Kingdom purchas- ed in November none of the cheaper Canadian cars, but 454 of the more expensive. COLDEST WEATHER IN YEARS DESCENDED 0N ONTARIO AND QUEBEQ here toâ€"day and yesterday. Early last evening the temperature started for the zero mark and during the night Went to five below, according to the official readings. Thermometers in other parts of the city registered six below at eight o’clock ti‘i‘ morn- Chatham, Ont., Dec. 27.â€"The first zero weather of this winter prevailed Guelph, Ont, Dec. 27.â€"VVI,‘2‘ the thermometer skidding to 21 below .:ero during the night, the lowest temperâ€" ature experienced in this district in the last ten years, citizens were conâ€" tent to hug the fireside yesterday, and the attendance at the city churches was naturally very slim. According to an official reading made at the O. A. C., the mercury dropped to the 21â€" below mark about four o’clock, but there was a rise in temperature durâ€" ing the day. Telegraph service into Guelph was affected to a considerable extent owing to the cold snap, wires in some directith being put out of com~ CANADIAN CARS GO TO FAR-AWAY COUNTRIES MUTT AND JEFFâ€"â€"By Bud Fisher. JEFF, I was TALKINGTD Joc- ‘ SPWIS AND He SAYS THOMAS MaGHAM M‘Akes :rooo SEEDS A week IN THE: Movues attacked. Foreign Minister Tchil: cherin signed for the Soviet Govern ment. A despatch from Constantinople says:â€"--Th-e Exchange Telegraph says Ishmet Pasha, the Turkish Premier, announces the signing in Paris on De- cember 17 of a new agreement be- tween Turkey and Russia, pledging mutual neutrality if either country is Elimination of the cross current in the river near the Upper Arch Bridge caused by the flow from the Niagara Power Company’s old tunnel, which is not in use now, is the reason that the bridge may not form. This current held the ice below the cataracts formâ€" ing the bridges in former years. Turkey and Russia Sign Neutrality Agreement. Niagara Falls, Ont, Dec. 27.â€" While the winter scenery here is beau- tiful, there is no Sign of an ice bridge. The bridge may be late informing, and there is a possibility that there will not be any. mission when poles snapped off owing This report came from Cairo, Egypt. The French Foreign Office admitted that negotiations looking to peace were going on in Syria, but that no final signature had yet been fixed. It was admitted, however, that the signing of an armistice at any minute would not surprise the Forâ€" eign Office. to the heavy frost No Ice Bridge Yet at Niagara and May Not be Any Ottawa, Dec. 27.â€"After a mild Christmas citizens of Ottawa exper- ienced below zero weather and a biting north wind over the weekend. Early this morning the thermometer regis- tered 16% degrees beiow zero, while on Saturday night the thermometer registered 12 beiow. Only few fires, caused by overheated stove pipes, were reported. Montreal, Que, Dec. 27. Montreal's firs’t winter blizzard to-day thrust the temperature down to 13 degrees below zero and enveloped the city in swirling snow, borne on the wings of a 35-mi1e- anâ€"hour' gale. An armistice was reported to have been signed several days ago between the Druse tribesmen and the new French High Commissioner in Syria, Henry Jouvenel. Reported Armistice Signed With Commissioner Jouvenei. London, Dec. 27.â€"An Exchange Telegraph despatch from Bagdad gives a report brought by a' convoy from Syria that the chiefs of the Druse tribesmen in Syria have accept- ed peace proposals offered by the French authorities. The zero weather held throughom’r the day by towards caning the wind dronfied ‘siightly. The high wind was responsible for several chimney fires and the firemen Were kept busy answering alarms. Many homeless persons were forced to take shelter in the various police stations owing to the frigid weather. Winnipeg, Man, Dec. 27.â€"Speeding Winnipeg, Man, Dec. 27.â€"â€"Speeding back to his Arctic haunts, old Father Christmas left with the populace of the Prairie Provinces a sampie of the weather upon which he thrives in, far- away toyiand. : away toyiand. : It is reported that Santa made his departure through Manitoba and across the icy stretches to the north, for this province toâ€"day records the coldest wreather on the montinent. At The Pas., Man., the mercury skidded down to nearly 30 degrees below zero, whiie in Winnipeg and many other points the lowest reached was 25 below. The northern blasts brought about record dips of the season in Saskatâ€" chewan, Moose Jaw, Regina and Sas- katoon experiencing around 15 below. In Alberta the temperatures were more moderate and with snow fairly general, no subâ€"zero weather is re- ported. OFFER OF PEACE ACCEPTED BY DRUSES Fwe THOUSAND mean): AND He ALSO 5N1: THAT Dwe ENRBANKS MAKES lo)ooo (Rom blNREM A WEEK: T‘Hose Mac Box CAR Eleuaes. The «total export figures for paper and paper products show a slight drop gin October and November this year, [but a substantial increase for the 12- lmonth period. The paper exports for lNovember, 1925, were valued at $9,- 369,103; for October, 1924, $7,704,347. :For the 12 months ended November, I 1925, the value of the trade was $105,- §445,814, and for the same period in K1924, $97,731,195. ' 2,400,000 Zitr 600,000 gallm Tugs were tank vessels 1 raged for he mated at mor Buenos Aires, Dec. 27.â€"â€"-Lightning during a V'i0:-“nt storm this afiternoon set on fire three tanks of the Angio- Meixcan Petroleum Company, situated on the waterfront five miles south of Buenos Aires. The tanks contained 2,400,00‘0 Titres of petroleum (about Lightning Causes $1,000,000 Fire Loss at Buenos Aires The wood pulp figures indicate simiâ€" laY gains. In the year ended Novem- ber, 1,421,000 cords left Canada valued at $14,119,000, and in the some period in 1924, 1,314,000 cords were exported valued at $13,500,000. Ottawa, Dec. 27.â€"â€"The pulp and paper exportation from Canada has steadily increased 'during the past year. Wood pulp, pulp wood and manufactured paper all shéw increas- es in th’é bulletin issued by the Doâ€" minion Bureau of Statistics. Of wood pulp, 18,000,000 tons valued at over $47,000,000 were ex- ported within the 12 months ended last November, while in the 12 months preceding, 15,000,000 tons valued at $40,000,000 were sent out. Pulp and Pulpwood Also Show ' Final Agreement Reached Be- Substantial Increase. tween Noranda Mines and Ottawa. Dec. 27.â€"The pulp :1de Quebec Government. PAPER EXPORTATION INCREASED EN 1925 1926 JANUARY 1926 1926 APRIL 1926 1926 JULY 1926 1926 OCTOBER 1926 Sud. Mani-rue. Wed. Thu Fri. Sat l7 Sun. Mon. Tue.Wed. Thu Fri. Sat Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Wm Fr i. Sat Sun Mon Tue. Wed. Thu Fr 1. ll l215l4l5|6 18 19 20 8&2?) 252627262930 ll [2 l5 I415 l6 i5 lg 20 2| 22 25 25 26 27 25 29 30 O'JI‘S 2 dlspatc moored r us) “s, and th? loss than $1,000,009 memb'. Am HAROLD u.on Lâ€" Gc-rs \2,qoo BEANS GvGEY SATURDAY no HlS PAV ‘ ENVELopel é ) V l A despatch from Quebec sayszâ€"At gthe close of a lengthy conference, in (the course of which all the details re- 1maining to permit the Noranda Mines, Ltd., to go ahead with its plans in the Quebec Northwestern gold fields [were amicably settled, Hoanr. Per- :ault, Minister of Mines, and his co‘â€" leagues, Hon. Honore Mercier, Minâ€" ,iste-r of Lands and Forests, as well as 'the \mining interests concerned, ex- pressed their entire satisfaction at the [results attained. Servant for 98 Years At the age Of 110 Years she was stil1 P - N serving as a domestic in the househole rmcass lven ame E of/descendants of the family for which] Meaning “Bright Prosperity”! she originally worked. She entered. ‘ V l the service of this famin in Mexico in; i A despatch from Tokio says:â€"The‘ 1827, followed its members to Francehimperial granddaughter born to Crown; and remained with them until her ; Princess Nagako last Sunday has beeni peaceful end on Christmas Day. 1'named Shigeko Terunomiya..“Brighti Of all the stimulants for the human mind, dissent is the most powerful and provocative. Pau, France, Dec. 27.â€"â€"The palm for length of service goes to Nava Carlotbe, who was born in Mexico in 1815, and died Friday at the village of Escout. ' J. Y. Murdock, K.C., President of the Noranda Mines, Ltd., who, with H. Chadbourne, Managing Director, conferred with Government, stated: “We expect work on the smelting plant to be erected in Rouyn Township to start early next spring, and part of the construction material will be forwarded in the course of the win- WORK ON SMELTER TO BEGIN 1N SPRENG 1926 FEBRUARY 1926 1926 AUGUST 1926 1926 MAY 1926 8 9 IO 15 l6 I7 22 25 24 29 50 5| Sun. Mon. Tue. Wad. Hm. Fri Saf: Sun. Men. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fr'L Sdt 1926 NOVEMBER 1926 Sun. Mon. Tue Wed Thu. Fri. Sat 7 5 9 IO II 1213 1415l6l7 1519 20 2| 22 23 24 25 26 27 9 IO l6 l7 Sun. Mon Tue. Mm Fri. 56?. 7 5 9 l0 II [213 I415 [6 l7 [8 IO 20 2| 22 23 24 25 26 22' 2529 50 I TH\N\< SPWIS WAS TALKING THROUGH w; \ HAT‘~ / ll l2 I5 l4 l5 l5 IQ 20 2| 22 25 26 27 2629 ll' [2 [5 [A .l5 l9 20 21 25262725 in One Family 'shaped weapon, presumably an ave, some time last evening, James E. (Johnson, railway mail clerk, was 'found unconscious, bathed in blood, by lthe city police, summoned by the wife [who, bound hand and foot, contrived !to attract the attention of the long !dis~tanc-a telephone operator by man- !ipulating the dial with‘a ‘tooth pick held between her teeth. - A despatch from Tokio sayszâ€"The imperia‘. granddaughter born to Crown Princess Nagako last Sunday has been named Shigeko Terunomiya,.“Bright Prosperity.” A11 Japan made holiday with par- ades and fetes in honor of “Naming Professor von Valentini was credit- ed with exerting a powerful political influence over the former Kaiser. Durâ€" i'ng the war it was said he was respon- siblo; for the faI-l of Count von Betha- mann~Hollweg and the appointment of Dr. George Michaelis as Chancellor. The woman, in a hysterical condi- tion, was loosened from the towels and strips of linen with which she was bound. 'A despatch from Ber‘ Professor Rudolph von chief of (ax-Emperor Wil Cabinet, died recently 2 Prussia, aged seventy-one Power Behind Kaiser in World War is ’Dead -Saskatoon, Sasl<., Dec. 27.â€"Attack- ed while asleep at his home, 545 Fourth Avenue north, with a Wedge- 1926 MARCH 1926 1926 JUNE 1926 1926 SEPTEMBER 1926 1926 DECEMBER 19% 13 l4 l5 l6 20 2| 22 23 27 25 29 50 Sun. Mon. TuaWed. Thu. Fri. Seth Sun. Mon Tue.Wed. Thu Fri. Sat Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Wm. Fri. Sat Sun. Mon‘ 759l0l|1213 5 I41 l6l71519 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 25 29 50 5| At That, Smivis Mafia 8. Close 3; Tue. Wed. Thu Fri. Sat IO 17 Berlin says;_. von Valentini, William’s Civil y at Hafneln, ll 12 IE 19 25 26 IS been; "When 1 Bright) that it was Isaid a shz'c sea? Re (3 A MARI. ' He SAYS MY SALARY [S'MGNT‘I B'JéKS AM]; You ‘KNow DARN ween. r / DMD/“Ger ’ ; ~euau‘reeczi / i Cows, cutter and canner quality, {$2.25 to $3.25; caéves, mixed lots, med. zand c0111., $10 to $11.50; grassers, $5: fLambs, mixed lots, fair quality, $11; hogs, selects, $14; do, com. and med., [$13.25 to $13.50; sows, $11 to $11.50. MONTREAL. Oats. No. 2 CW, 63c; No. 3 CW, é59c; extra N0. 1 feed, 56c. Flour, Man. ispring wheat pats, firsts, $8.90; sec- londs. $8.40; strong bakers’, $8 to $8.20; winter pats, choice, $7.20. Rolled oats, bag 90 lbs., $3.40 to $3.50. ’Bran, $30.25 to $31.25; Shorts, $32.25 {to $33.25; Middzings, $39.25 to $40.25. Hay, No. 2, per ton, par lots, $14.50 to $15. 1 Butter, No. 1 pasteurized, 411/2 to i42c; No. 1 creamery, 40 to 41c. Eggs, Istorage extras, 46c; storage firsts, £4109 storage seconds, 360; fresh ex- !tras, 75c: fresh firsts, 650. Potatoes, §per bag, car bots, $2.40 to $2.50. . TORONTO. Man. wheatâ€"N0. 1 North, $1.64V4! No._2 North, $1.60%; No. 3 North, $1.071“. Man. 094:3, No. 2, CW, hominal: No. 3 5195c; No 1 feed, 49%0; No. 2 feed, 47%0. gm. corn, track, Torontoâ€"~No. 2 yeJow, 89c. bag to good 1 Ont. points to freights. Barleyâ€"Maltingâ€"GB to 67c Buckwheatâ€"No. 3, 70¢. RyFNo. 2, 80c. Man. flourâ€"First pat. $9. ronto; do, secogd pat, $8.80. Ont. flourâ€"Toronto, 90 per cent. pat, per barrel, in czxrlbts. Toronto, $6.25; seaboard, in bulk, $6.25. Strawâ€"Carlots, per ton, $9 to $9.50. Screenings -â€" Standard, recleaned, f.o.b. bay ports, per ton, $20. Cheeseâ€"New, large, 22 to 22%c; twins, 22% to 23c; triplets, 24c; Stiltons, 25c. 01d, large, 28c; twins, 29E; triplets, 30c. Buttefâ€"Finest creamery prints, 47c; No. 1 creamery, 46c; No. 2, 44 to_45c. Dairy prints, 41 to 42c. Eggsâ€"-Fresh ~extras, in cartons. 70c; fresh extras, loose, 68c; fresh firsts, 57c; storage extras, 46c; stor- age firsts, 42 to 43c; storage seconds. 34 to 35c. Dressed poultryâ€"Chickens, spring, 1b., 30c; hens, over 4 to 5 105., 24 to 28c; do, 3 to 4 lbs., 22c; roosters, 18c; duckiings, 5 Lbs. and up, 30 to 32¢; turkeys, 42 to 45c.. So I l-esoiver‘. lighten more.” Beans, Can. handpicked. 1b., 6c: primes, 5 to 51750. . Maple produceâ€"Syrup, per imp. gal., $2.40; per B-ga1.\tin, $2.30 per gal.; map-1e sugar, “1., 25 to 26¢. Honeyâ€"SO-lb. tins, 11% to 12c per 1b.; 10â€"1b. tins, 111/2 to 120; 5-11). tins, 12 to 12%c; 21,5-1b. tins. 14 to 14%0. $4.‘ Smoked meatyâ€"Hams, med., 26 to 28¢; cooked hams, 40 to 42c; smoked rolls, 22c; cottage, 23 to 25c; break< fast bacon, 32 to 36c; special brand breakfast bacon, 38 tu 39c; backs, boneless, 30 to 37c. Cured meatsâ€"Long clear bacon, 50 to 70 lbs., $22; 70 to 90 lbs., $20.50; 20 lbs. and up. $19.50; lightweight rolls, in barrels. $43.50;' heavyweight rolls, $39.50 per barrel. Lardâ€"Pure tierces, 18 to 18%c; tubs, 18% to 19¢; pails, 19 to 19%c; prints, 20 to 201/2c; shortening tierces. 131/2c; tubs, 14c; pails, 141/zc; blocks, 15 to 151/2C. , Heavy steers. choice. $8 to $8.75; “When I was you! Ifeed-Del.. Montreal heights. inc‘x-uded: Bran, per ton, $30.25 1.25;:shorts, per ton, $32.25 to 3; middlings, $39.25 to $40.25; feed flour, per bag, $2.30. ,. oatsâ€"42 to 45c, f.o.b. shipping THE MARKETS , good milling f.<_).b. shipping thunder that killed men wd preacher; “but, as " “and, it was lightnin to thunder wheatâ€"$1.34 to points, according pajzt, @930, To- I used to think and