New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
STOCK|NCLESS HOUSE
CONFRONTS 'ST. NICK
AIlerton, Built for Bachelors, on
Land Owned by Heirs OF
Christmas Poet.
ESTABLISHMENT IS FULL
Home for Men, Opened in Octo'
Der, Already Has lao Ten
ants and Four Are on
Waiting List.

40 stockings will be hung tonight IN
the I'VE story building used entirely for
residential purposes. which has just been
built at the southwest corner OF ia
street aud Eighth avenue Jolly 81
Nicholas will receive one of the biggest
surprise, OF his long and Denehcent ca
Ieer a. he draws up his eight tiny rem
deer TO distribute good cheer there inc
house stands on part Of the original
farm of Clement Clarke Moore the au-
thor OF the famous nursery jingle which
as all children know. begins Twas
the night before Christmas. wher all
through the house
Naturally ST. Nicholas Will expect 10
find under this modern root many little
children. snugly covered in bed. dream
ing Of the joys that will be theirs on
opening ;heir eyes early tomorrow
mornine. If ne sees anything suspended
from mantclpiece or from bedpost
u which he can place a present the de-
poritofies for the gifts will be socks
ard nothing save mems socks. Look as
ne will. he will spy only members Of the
sterner sex. For this house. which is
known as the Allerton. is exclusively for
mon Nearly all the occupants are bach-
, eIors who love solid home comforts
As DC goes from room 10 room-and
there are lust 80 OF the cosiest and most
inviting bedrooms probably ever designed
p dear Old St Nicholas is likely TO sigh
as his mind dwells upon the absence OF
little tots on the land still! owned oy
heirs Of Clement c. Moore.
T,.afss1 n o
dents Of the building. however are eager
Is looking forward to Christmas. and the!
ar. manning 10 celebrate the Nuletide
season this or ucEt week by a concert
and other entertainments on the prem
ises. some OF the occupants Will un-
Goubtedly De called upon TO recite Moore $
poem entitled a Visit from 81 Men
o!as.'
The facts about the stocldnsiess house
'ou part Of the Moore homestead might
not have become widely known UnuI
Dashcr. Dancer. Prancer. Vixen Comet.
cupid. Donder and Bitten, the eight my
reindeers of old ST Nicholas, had visited
the section They were however learned
YESTERDAY. when it vas announced in real
estate circles that every room In the Al
Iertou had been taken and that last
night there were four names on the wait
ing list
The house was opened for occupancy IN
October. and is one OF the most up-to-
date bachelor apartment houses IN Man
haitian. Cupid will have hard time III
capturine any of the fortunate residents.
The Allorton House is owned by a cor
uoration Of which James :. Cushman is
president and William II. SIX is vice
president Mr.. SILK is the resident man
ager.
Nj. Cusnmau. the head Of the com
pauv. is treasurer Of the Young Mems
Christian Association organization IN this
city. The house Is thus described by its
owner:
IL Is q community where a man must
De a gentleman in principles and conduct
20 enter. and must furnish the pest OF
references. 10 is essentially place Tor
men to live. You come home in the even
ing and without stepping from the oulld
ing YOU can II you wish secure gOod
meals at special prices. mingle with men
If character and high standards IN the
living room. enjoy the piano, play a frlend-
" game of billiards or pool In the club
room read a good hook or current
magazine in the library, and sleep In a
bedroom that comes close to every mans
ideal OF his sleeping and private living
Dom. All this at an almost unheard OF