The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-08

votes NOC 10 GlVc snow ana MaJ-
 ter is Now, One For Dealers to
 Determine.
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 In order that the opinions of various be heard concerning the proposed au- tomobi1e show to be held in the arm ory during the month of March, a large number gathered at the Strat- field last evening and discussed the subject. They were called together by the Automobile Club of Bridgeport which will conduct the show, provid- tion Of the dealers.
 Harry D. Gates was appointed chair man of the dealers after the proposed show had been briefly discussed by President F.. T. Staples of the auto club. Twelve dealers were present, and after all had been heard it was found that seven of these favored the show while two were neutral.
 s. T. Velie of the Consolidated Mo- tor Co.,, did not favor having the show this year as he claimed the dealers were very busy selling and delivering cars which had been ordered soon af- ter the show in New York. As the company with which he is connected carries the agency for four cars. he be- leved that the expense would be greater than the returns.
 H. D. Gates. president of the Fair ! field Auto Co.,, stated that he was not in favor of the show. for he believed | there were better ways of investing money and getting results. He spoke of the two shows in Hartford and claimed one was to keep the other dea' CTS out while the one to be held Tn March would endeavor to accom- plish more than the other.
 J. J. Kerwin stated that he was ar agent for cnly one car and believed the show would be Q. good scheme tC place it before the public. In his opinion there is plenty of space in the armory for the show but hot enough dealers to fill it. In closing he said: 1T do rot think a show at this time ] would be regretted by the dealers. and I for one am heartily in favor of it.'' J. l.. BloOmer, agent for the Velie machines, was much in favor of hav- ing a show this spring. and although it might not be successful the first time, it would eventually prove profit able to the dealers. He stated that it should have been held earlier in the year as at the present time those who wished cars for use this season had purchased and the show would bring few purchasers.
 Vance Shearer. agent for the Pear less cars was greatly in favor of the proposed show and believed the at tendance at the New York show was so great that few local people had an opportunity to examine cars. He said the Bridgeport dealer had no time to talk to home people at the New York show and that a local exhibit would be an ideal manner to introduce cars to local people. He favored four days show as the cost would be less and as much profit realized as if the show continued for week.
 J. V. Schenck, agent for Pullman cars and Herring -Curtiss aeroplanes. did not favor the show even though he had an opportunity to swing bi- plane from the ceiling of the armory there was too much work attached to the show and the results were not ever worth 1t.
 F. A. Rantz of the Rantz Motor Car Co.,, said that it was immaterial whether or not a show was held in Bridgeport, but the other dealers would have his assistance providing g the show would bring the dealers be- fore the public and as the result many prospectives procured.
 Several of the other dealers present discussed the subject and the majority seemed in favor of the show, while others were undecided
 E. A. RantZ was appointed chairman of a committee consisting of Vance Shearer and J. V. Schenck to visit the dealers who were not present at the meeting last evening, and gather their opinion of the proposed show.
 According to the plans mapped out by President Staples of the Automo- bile Club the show will be held six days during the month of March fol- lowing the Boston show. There is sufficient area at the armory to make 50 spaces 10x15 feet each. These will be rented to the dealers to display per cent. of the receipts at the door divided among the dealers after the show. Conservatively estimating. the expense to the dealer would be little.
 The last auto show held in New Ha- ven was unsuccessful on account of the location of the hall. while the ones held on previous occa sions in the arm ory were very successful and the New Haven dealers realized splendid re- turns.
 The Automobile Club finally voted not to give show under it's auspices. This decision was arrived at following a discussion of the idea with local dealers. Tn view of the division of sentiment among the dealers respect ing the proposition the club thought best not to favor the notion at this time, and voted accordingly.