New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04
Four Floors Devoted TO
Cars at Prices to Suit
the Purses of All.
BIG ADVANCE SHOWN
IN GENERAL FINISH
Opening in Afternoon Affords the
Exhibitors Chance to Breathe
Before Evening Rush.

Central Palace for a run OF one week.
In a way there was novelty to the in
auguration OF the great display entirely
apart from the newest things in motor
dom since this marked the first time in
years that the industry had drifted away
from the old Garden. combining itself en-
tirely to the widely different big building
that is to be its home in the future
Then. too. there was tried the expert
ment of opening in the afternoon in order
10 get away from the almost intolerable
crush Of humanity that has marked the
Introduction of the new cars in years past.
This part Of the arrangements proved
success. aided. perhaps by the rain that
began 10 fall at noontime. There was no
lack Of spectators. but It was possible at
any time IN the afternoon 20 move about
comfortably, and by last night when the
real Jam occurred about the exhibits.
those in charge had settled into their
places end were prepared much better
than If the preliminary session had been
omitted.
I'm their transition from the Garden TO
the Palace, th5 aristocrats of motordom
lose nothing in the way OF striking
background True, the present quarters
appear badly cut up in contrast with the
spacIousness Of Madison Square Garden
but the pillars Of the palace, while they
obscure, offer an opportunity for decora-
tive work Of watch the committee has
taken full advantage.
Smlax and vines entwlned give almost
the impression Of hanging garden, and
, the only effort to make the background
conform with the purpose OF the exhibi-
ton has been the placing Of dozens OF
pedestals about the floor, surmounted by
statues of the newly-created Goddess OF
Motoring "Motoria"
Four floors of the big building are de-
voted to the exhibition. and the displays
are so happily divided that the visitor
finds interest undiminished from the en-
trance TO the rearmost part of the highest
foor.
There are cars everywhere, II not biz
ones at least the half-portion kind that
look Ike TOYS, but which have proved
themselves TO possess all the attributes
of their larger brothers. And In addition
there are hundreds OF spaces filled with
tires, motors. lubricants. spark plugs
lamps, types of self-starters, new ideas In
bodies and tops, and the thousand and one
things that the fastidious motorist may
place on his car II regular equipment fails
to meet his ideas.
The big producers. who in former wears
used to take the choice positions on the
| front Of the main floor OF the Garden, are
! similarly placed at the Palace, in accord
ance with the method adopted long ago,
while the smaller manufacturers are rele-
gated to the rear or TO positions on tho
upper floors. II doesn't seem a bad idea.
either. that the most popular cars should
| have the place OF honor. and no grumb-
ling with the arrangement was heard yes
terday, as the spectators appeared to be
equally numerous in the galleries and on
the main floor.
II can hardly be said that the show OF
/ 1914 brings much that Is drastically novel,
/ but IL IS a most interesting exhibition
nevertheless Body designs certainly have
| improved, the lines in general are more
graceful, and the finish and upholstery o.
better quality than in past years. There
are. Of course, some luxurious special
| bodies that resemble diminutiye drawing
rooms, and these held the attention OF
the crowd. and especially OF the women.
To those who have watched the trend
Of the automobile industry in the last
/ few years the most striking feature OF
, this years show is the advance Of the
six-cylinder car-an advance that appears
not to have been checked by its lack OF
favor In Europe. Its popularity among
msnufacturers-and. naturally. they study,
public demand closely-is unbounded. so
that this year there are dozen or fifteen
who show nothing else. while double that
number produce this type in addition 20
others.
And. OF course, there is the small car
not many, but OF such pleasing style as
10 bring every one 10 a stop 20 admire
Some are diminutive automobiles; others
strictly cycle ears, as they are under
stood abroad. with narrow treads and
| other features distinguishing them from
J the ordinary ear.
Either there r. a real demand that has
( been claimed for the low priced machine
or the average show visitor is consumed
with curiosity. for yesterday every one OF
these tiny models was the centre OF A
throng
! While gasolene is uppermost as 4 basis
OF power and speed at this show. cleo
tricity plays an important part There
are several makes OF electric cars on dis
play--clean, noiseless affairs that are In
hnitcly attractive TO the fair sex II also
/ ~ greatly In evidence for self-starters.
and ever for gear-shiftng.
/ Taken all In all the 1914 show is one
} that even the veteran autoinobilist will
/ find attractive. and II the real mob that
stormed TO 4, last night may be taken
as evidence OF the popularity OF the show
idea new records for attendance viii be
hung up by next Saturday night