Unusua By Maude Hall "Politics make strange Dame fashion has scattered the new color schemes and judge of smart ideas will regard her reck lessness #3 a virtue rather than a offense against the mandates of good Tones once considered uncom- promisingly inharmonious hobnob in the advance winter resort styles with utmost intimacy, while the handsome materials In which they appear make taste. the association more ideal' It takes an artist to blend sdme o the new colors, but by careful watch- ing the designs of the leading dress. makers, the inexperienced seam- stress should have no difficulty in duplicating the combinations. Dark green In the midwinter shades, and particularly the Russian green, Is llked for one-piece frocks and semi- dressy costumes, appearing to espec- fal advantage In the fine woollen materials so much in vogue. The bed-fel- lows' and fashions shatter tradition, discre- tion to the winds when it comes to Combi wine reds and «4 the very lovely in it, will in all likelihood 1 | often relfeved by gray--gra} n the French makers pealing to American taste cultivated --as the taste for caviar, etc. but once will be in great demand Some of the exquisite - Fh nations Eumphasized in the Latest Color Schemes | tor- nodo blue, which has a tinge of gray be the most favored coldrs for street wear. Both the reds and the blues are very em- broidery, gray braid, gray cloth, and like a touch of old blue on wine reds, though the combination does not seem to he ap- A few of the new blendings will have to be olives, appreciated, woollens T - The skirt has a gathere ordered with the satin an over a foundation with front panel. The satin tunic falling straight bodice make the front ero3sing to underarm seam where the adjus men: is affected. A large shawl co iar o back and shoulders to crush luxu iously about the neck, while the lor satin cuffs above which appears long row of tiny buttons. Broadcloths of exquisitely supp come in bright colors which are sub- dued with black in check effects. The inclination to affect brilliant shades is natural when one contem- plates a sojourn in a clime of sun- shine and flowers. White also will be featured prominently in dresses for winter resort wear. A superb model soon to be seen at Palm Beach is developed in white broad cloth trimmed with blue and gray striped The Latest Market Reports LIVE STOCK MARKETS. Toronto, Toronto, Dec. 26.--Heavy steers, choice, $8.85 to $9; choice butcher, $8.25 10'$8.50; do. good, $7.75 to $§; do. medium; $6.75 to $7; do. common, $6 to $6.25; heifers, good to choice, $7 to $7.25; do. medium, $6.25 to $6.75; butcher cows, encce, $6.25 to $7: do. medium, $5.75 to $6.25; butcher bulls, choice, $6.85 to $7.50; do. good, $6.50 to $6.60; do. medium, $5 to $5.60; feeders, 900 to 1,000 ibs, $6.50 to $6.75; do. bulls, $5.25 to $6.75; stockers, 700 to 800 Ibs. $6.50 to $8.75; do. med., 650 to 750 ibs., $5.50 to $:6 do. light, 600 to 650 ibs, $56 to $5.75; canners, $4.10 to $4.40; cutters, $4.60 to $5.20; sheep, light, $8.5v to $9.50; heavy, $7.50 to $8.50; spring lambs, $10.76 to $12; calves, $8 to $12.60; hogs, fed and watered, $12; do. weighed off cars, $12.25; do. f.o.b,, $1115. Chicago Live Stock. Chicago, Rec. 26.--Cattle--Re- ceipts, 10,000; market" steady: na- tive beef cattle, $7 to $11.75; west- ern steers, $7 to $10; stockers and - feeders, $5 to $8.10; cows and heif- ers, $4 to $10; calves, $8 to $11.75. Hogs--Receipts, 22,000; market slow, shade lower: light, $9.50 to $10,15; mixed, $9.80 to $10.49; heavy, $9.90 to $10.40; rough, $9.90 to $10; pigs, $7.50 to $9.25; bulk of sales, $9.90 to $10.30, Sheep--Receipts, 4,000; market steady; wethers, $9 to $10;. lambs, native, $11.25 to $13.45. Buffalo Live Stock, East Buffalo, Dec. 26.--Cattle ré- ceipts ; steady. Veals----Receipts, 6,500; active; heavy, 1,000 at $11; mixed, 1,085 at $11; yorkers, 1,000 at $10.50; pigs, 975 at $10; roughs, 950 at $9.75; ' stags, 750 at $8.50. - Sh and lembs--Receipts, 5+ 000; slow; lambs, $50 at $13.50; yearlings, 700 at $11.50; wethers, 950 at $9.75; ewes, 450 at $3.75; mixed sheep, 900 at $9.25. GRAIN QUOTATIONS. Toronto. Toronto, Dec. 26----Manitoba wheat; ~--No. 1 Northern, $1.90%, track. bay ports; No. 2, $1.87%: No. 3, $1.82%; No. 4, $1.72%; old crop. 4c above mew crop. Manitoba oats--No. 2 C.W., 66% c. American-corn--No. '2, nominal; Nb. 3; new, none offering owing to embargo. ne Ontario oats--No. 2 white, 60c to 62¢c; No. 3 white, 59¢ to 61c. Ontario wheat--No. 2 winter, per car lot, $1.62 to $1.64; No. 3, $1.60 to $1.62. > Peas--No. $2.40. Barley--Good malting, $1.16 to $1.18; feed barley, nominal. Buckwheat--Nominal, $1.25. Rye--No. 1 commercial, nominal; No. 2, new, $1.32 to $1.33. Manitoba flour--First patents, in jute bags, $9.40; second patents, in jute, $8.90; strong bakers, in jute, $8.50, Toronto. Ontario flour--New winter, $6.70 to $6.80, in bags, track, Toronto, prompt shipment. Millfeed -- Car lots, delivered Montreal; shorts, $37; bran, $32; [feed flour, per bag, $2.80, \ Hay-----Baled, No. 1, track, Toronto, best grade, new hay, car lots, $12 to $13; No. 2, $9 to $10; straw, $9 to $9.50. PY 3, nominal, car lots, Minneapolis. Minneapolis, Dec. 26. -- Wheat, May, $1.73%; July, $1.68%. Cash ~No. 1 hard, $1.73% to $1.78%: No. 1 northern, $1.70% to $1.73%; No. 2. northern, $1.65% to $1.71 %. Corn, No. 3 yellow, 33%¢c to 88%e¢. Oats, No. 3 white, 49 to 49%e. Flour unchanged. Bran, $24 to $24.50. : -- Duluth. Duluth, Dec. 28.---~Wheat, No. 1 rd, $1.73%: No. 1 porthern. 1.72%: No. 2 northern, $1.63% to 1.68%: December, $1.70% Bid. eed, to arrive, $2.86% : Decem- ber, $3.83%; May, $2.839%; July. $2.88%. i, . Chicago. Chicago, Dec. 26.--Wheat--No, 2 red, $1.68; No. 3 red, $1.61; No. 2 hard, nominal; No. 3 hard, nominal. Corn---No. 2 yellow, 93% ¢ to 94¢: No, 4 yellow, 91% to 93%¢; No. 4 one-piece frocks and are quite as at- tractive, trimmed with satin, velvet, braid, etc., as they were earlier in the season with their abundance of fur,decorations. ? Phe wine reds are lovely for girls yet in the important 'teens. Bur- gundy cashmere is used for a youth- ful design suitable for any informal occasion, Buttons of self-material ornament the front and large pock- whige, 92 %c to 93c Oats--No. 3 white, standard, 51%¢c to 52c¢. Rye--No. 2, $13.20. Barley, to $1.20. Timothy seed, $3.50 $5.50. Clover seed, $12 to $17. nominal; 85¢ to GENERAL TRADE. Montreal. Montreal, Dec, 26.--Butter, finest grass, 43 to 43%ec; fine, 42% to 43; undergrades, 35% to 36¢c; dairy 41% to 42c; finest fresh made, 41%c; fine 40c. To grocers, finest prints, * fall make, 46%e¢; finest, 46c; fresh made, prints, 41%c; fin- est, 43¢. Cheese, finest western, winter make, 22¢; finest townships 21 to 21%ec, fine 20% to 21c; finest Que- becs 20%c to 21c; fine 20 to 20%ec. Eggs, strictly new laid, 65 to 70c¢; No. 1 selectéd, 42 to 43¢; No. 1 candled, 38 to 39¢; No. 2 candled, 85¢. Poultry--Turkeys, 30 to 3lc; chickens, choice, 17 to 20¢; ordinary, 15 to 16¢; grape fattened 22 to 23¢; fowl, ordinary, 14 to 15c; grape, fattened, 15 to 17c; geese, 17 to 18¢; ducks, 20¢ to 21c, Potatoes--Green Mountains car lot, $1.90 to $2.00, ex-store $2.15 to $2.20, Quebecs car lot $1.75 to $1.- 85, ex-store $1.90 to $2.00. Cabbages $3.50 bbl. 145 1bs. Spanish onions, $1.76 to $2 per small crate, $6 per large crate; Globe onions, reds, 75-1b, bag, $3 to $3.25; Yellows, 75 1b. bags, $3. Que- bec turnips $1 per 70 Ibs. bag, and $22 per ton; beets, $1.25 per bag: parsnips, $1.25 per bag; celery, 6 dozen, $7.50 per crate; sweet pota- toes, Jerseys, per hamper, $2.00, ® Toronto. Toronto, Dec. 26.--Butter, eggs and cheese-- 8s, 75¢ to 90¢; wut. ter, creamery, 47¢ to 50c; do. dairy, 43¢c to 48c; cheese, new, 20¢; do., old, 24c to 25¢. Poultry, dressed weights--Fowls, 1b, 23¢ to 2B¢; ducks, 25¢ to 27¢; CASTORIA BF Ves Signature of HE DAILY BRIT fitted i= as simple as ingenuity can the close-fitting sleeves are finished with d d a gathered under a deep girdle. other of ecru batiste, break pldinness of the fitted bodice, sup plying at the same time the smart t- | est neck finish of the moment. 1- f satin ig wide enough about the r- | i | | le texture are increasingly in favor for Checks and stripes will never lose their favor as long as they are shown as such attractive designs. Dark green and Bordeaux are combined in a check satin used to develop an un- usually pretty afternoon frock. The model is simple, of course, but of the elaborate simplicity that "bespeaks master workmanship. The skirt is gathered to the fitted bodice beneath a sash of green satin which is tied rather indifferently at the front and allowed to hang in long, fringe-fin- ished ends. Satin also makes the fancy collar and one might carry the idea further by completing the frock with a jaunty little hat of self-ma- Springs, 26c to 30c; turkeys, 40c to 3c, Vegetables-- Artichokes, 2 qts., 16¢ to 20c; beets, 2 bunches, bc; celery, head, 5c to 8c; cabbages, 10c; cab- bage sprouts, bsk., 20c: - carrots, bunch, 10c; eaulifiower, 25¢ to 30c; endive, 3 bu. 5c; lettuce, head, 2 bun., Gc; mint. dozen bunches, 20c; onions, 12 qut. bsk., 65c; onions, bunch, 6c: potatoes, 12 qt. bsk., 55¢ to 70c; pumpkins, 15¢ to 25¢; par- snips, bun., 10c; radishes, 2 bunches, 5¢; Swiss chard, 2 bun., 5c; Scotch Kale, 3 bun., 10c; sage, bunch, bc; watercress, 2 for 5c; walnuts, 6 qt. bsk., 25c. HCAED IN FAC BY HORSE ACCIDENT TO CLAUDE WILLARD, OF AMHERST ISLAND. Mrs. John Marshall Fractured Her Wrist in a Fall--The Stella Nom- inations--C. 0. F. Officers In- stalled. Stella, Dec. 25.--Nomination was held here on Monday last: For reeve, D. Laughey, Jr, and F. P. Instant; for* councillors, H. S. Patterson, James Kilpatrick, James Gibson, P. Drumgould, 8. Miller, H. Willard. - 4% the last regular meeting of Court Stella, No. 653, C. 0. F., held on Tuesday evening, Dec. 19th, the following officers were elected: J. P. C. R.;, A. Kilpatrick; C. R., James Strain; V.C.R., W. J. Brown; record- ing secretary, C. E. Gibson; financial secretary, William Fleming; treasur- - v ISH WHIG, WEDNESDAY, ets, while the fulness of the skirt is Two large collars, one of cashmere, the the DECEMBER 27, 1916. i: =) 4 WA 2 I AA \ =. U a 2 TI | I ny 7040 6Gaz terial trimmed with satin and smoked pearl buckle a character, though there is no attempt at elaboration. They appear in un- usually attractive skirts with which ton close up to the neck and are finished with collars combining both the fabrics of the skirt_and blouse. The separate waist alfd Russian blouses appearing for southern wear are both distinguished and wearable, yet their simple effect is consistently preserved. Some of the most suc- cessful models are built up of satin in wonderful quality, rich and rather heavy, yet very simple and with a high lustre. Serge does not seem to be in as great demand as earlier in tae sea- son for the one-piece frocks in whose design particular skill is displayed. Tricot, duvetyn, broadcloth, burella cloth and other woollens have placed it. For the frocks with trim- from their schools to spend Christ- mas with their parents A good crowd attended the concert held under the auspices of 'The Lit- tle Allies" in Victoria Hall on Thurs- day evening last. The programme was good. . Claude Willard, son of Alfred Wil- lard, bad the misfortune to be kicked by a horse last week. He had been working for R. McMaster for some weeks. While in the act of putting? a young horse in the stable the ani- mal turned suddenly and reared, kicking him in the face. He was bruised about the mouth and face, but no bones were broken. While getting up out of bed re- cently, Mrs. John Marshall, an -aged lady had the misfortune to fall, breaking a bone in er wrist. W. H. Preston is down with a heavy cold. Owing to the heavy drifts our rural mail carriers have had very bad roads the past few days. Capt. Alexander Glenn. of the 88. M. A. Bradley, of Buffalo, has returned home for the winter. Frank Glenn, Calgary, Alta., formerly of the Island, is home to spend Christ- mas with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Glenn, Jri, after an absence of seven years. Harvey Johuston, of North Dakota, also formerly of the Island, is renewing acquaintances here. Irwin Henderson, who has been in the west all sumimer, is home for the winter. Me=sages were exchanged between Sir Robert Borden and Canadian com- manding officers overseas. Only one arrest was made in Ham- Stripes are of a very indeterminate are worn Russian blouses that but- re- | the and De- un- ming or a hint of drapery at sides, the softer woollen stuffs satins are preferable to serge. signs of the chemise class, with compromisingly straight lines are effective in cloth, cashmere, satin and velvet. " With the straightest of these frocks, however, there come belts with single, double or triple pieces at the side, which may be ad- ded whenever a more formal touch is desired. As far as the neck and sleeves are concerned, an immense collar of satin or picoted chiffon cloth, with cuffs to match supply every requisite of fashion Particular little maids who have not yet attained the self-conscious age of twelve or thereabouts will look 'dainty in Empire frocks of printed chaillis or tub material. Sharing favor with the Empire | effects are dresses with gathered skirts and waists over which a plas- tron trimming of plain material Is | worn, secured by a belt of the dress Xmas Necessaries You will all need boots and shoes before Christmas. Why not get them at the Model Shoe Store We have a very heavy stock of all kinds and can suit all tastes in ladies' men's apd children's boots and shoes. Which we will sell at the old prices, 184 Princess Street H. ROTGAULZE, Prop. RAILWAY HL TRUN SYSTEM Christmas & New Year's HOLIDAY RATES Single First Class Fare Going December 23rd, 24th and 25h, valid for return until December 20th, Fo 5 ino going December 30th and nt, ------ 916, and January Ist for return uwtil January First Class Fare and One- Third. Golng December 2ist to December 24th, inclusive, valid for return until' Dee- ember 27th, 1916; alse & December 1918, to Sist, 1916, valid for return until January 3rd, 1917, s wot xood on. trains 1 14 to intermediate stations ronto and Montreal, 9 For Pullman accommodatidg, and all other information, app! Hanley, Agent, corner Johnson ilton during Christmas week. er, E. A, Scott; chaplain, Samuel Fleming; S.W., W. J. Glenn; J.W., Alexander McCormick; S.B., Herman Willard; J.B., R. Connors; conduc- tor, H. 8. Patterson; court deputy, John Glenn; trustees, W. A. Scott, William Brown and H. Hitchins; auditor, R. Richards and S. ng. The steamer Wolfe Islander made a special Christmas trip to the Island on ag hn Pri left bere po a.m., with about: al considerable freight. Bras piled high with freight. The day was ideal. and the Islanders enjoyed the trip very much. The schools have closed for Christ- mas holidays, and the teachers have departed for their homes. Miss M. ; Miss M. Finni- Miss A. McDonald Kingston, and the Misses E. and A. tarto streets, Kingston, Oat. Agency for all Ocean Steamship Lines. : sure--To-morrow | Glenn, Wolfe Island, have returned OWN LIFE Procrastination is Deadly. Are you insured to-dayr Then in- Lot us sopd you some fresh Insurance facts OROWN LIFE INSURANCE 00., TORONTO Agents wanted in unrepresented districts may be too late. _PAGEE LEVEN J) material super-normally adjusted. Guide to Patterns, The fashions shown on this page are Pictorial Review designs. Num- bers and sizes are as follows: Child's Dress No. 6848. Sizes, to 8 years Price, 15 cents. Junior Costume No. 7015. Sizes, 14 to 20 years. - Price, 20 cents Child's Dress No, 7026. Sizes, to 14 years. Price, 20 cents, Waist No. 7030. Sizes, 34 to 42 inches bust Price, 20 cents. Skirt No. 6185. Sizes, 22 to inches waist. Price, 15 cents. Costume No. 7053. Sizes, 34 to inches bust. Price, 25 cents. Blouse-No: 7040. Sizes, 34 to 44 inches bust, Price, 20 cents, Skirt No. 6622. Sizes, 22 to inches waist Price, 15 cents. Costume No. 7008. Sizes, 34 42 incheg bust Price, 20 cents Pictorial Review patterns on sale by local agents. a 6 24 42 19 to NEW YEAR'S EXCURSIONS Single Fare Good going Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Dec. 30th, 31st, and Jan 1st, 1917 Good for return until Tuesday, Jan. 2nd, 1917. Fare and One-Third 28th, Good Jan. Good going Thursday, Dec to Sunday Dec. 31st, inclusive. for return until Wednesday, 3rd, 1917. For tickets and information apply prey or to J. E. Ivey, Station A M. C. Dunn, City Agent. » C VAL] CANADIAN SERVICE Halifax- Passenger Service For particulars of sail- ings and rates apply to local ticket agent or The Robert Reford Company, Limited, General Agents, 50 King St. E., Toronto. >