The New York herald., 1922-12-17

Special Dispatch to THE NEW Yosx H1ALD-
ATLANTIC CIrr. N. j.. Dec. 16.-The
auguries appear to foretell a prosperous
winter season hero. Latter day condi-
tions have served to make the resorts
winter season begin earlier than IN the
years Immediately preceding tho world
war. Christmas Day and the advent OF
the New Year now opon tho official
winter. That is largely due TO tho
housing shortage. tho coal problem and
the servant question in cities within a
days journey.
Many thousands OF families have been
seeking harbor In hotels until these prob
lems are solved.
There is an abundance Of good cheer
at Christmas in Atlantic City. At hotels
like tho Dennis. the MarIboroush-Bl -Blen-
helm. the Seaside. the Brighton and the
Strand. that specially cater to family
parties. there are many domestic re-
unionE. Sons and daughters from col
lcges and academies. future generals
and admirals from West Point and An
napolis, or from Army and Navy sta
tions. flock hero to Join their kin for the
holidays.
New Years Day has come 70 mean
New York Day" in Atlantic City.
Philadelphia Is but sixty miles removed
and fast trains reach this city from
there in little moro than an hour. Yet
the Quaker City is relesated to a sub
ordinate place In Atlantic City on New
Years Day.
Many families who come here during
tho Yuletide period remain for the en-
tire winter. AS the winter advances the
arrivals appear from many States. par
ticularly from New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania. Maryland. Virginia, West
Virginia, Ohio. Kentucky. Illinois, Mis-
souri, and Massachusetts. Thousands
come from the District Of Columbia and
from the Canadian provinces.
The patronage In January Is fairly
large and gradually increases, growing
throughout February until Lincoln's
birthday and Washington's Birthday.
Then tho winter season Is at It's height
and midsummer conditions reign at
nearly all the large houses until a week
or so after Easter.
Mr.. Joseph Walton Mott, manager
Of tho Traymore; Mr.. Walter Buzby,
proprietor of the Dennis: Mr.. Gustave
Tott. manager Of the Ritz-Carlton: Mr..
Jacob Weikel, proprietor OF the Shell
burne, and others have complained that
there Is not enough to entertain the
winter sojourner. They point to the
closing Of nearly all the piers, the made
quate provisions that the Boardwalk
holds forth and the general lack Of spe-
clal attractions such as concerts and re-
citals.
The problem was considered on
Wednesday evening at a conference
called by Mayor Bader. II is believed
that some remedy will Dc agreed upon
and that the leading hotel men will
contribute to a civic fund TO provide
the resort with season of high class
attractions.
The Linwood Country Club intends to
establish Atlantic City as year round
rendezvous OF golfers. Officials OF the
club are confident that matches can be
played throughout the winter even
though q little courage may be re-
uuired OF the pioneers at II. Besides
the tournament that will be conducted
on December 20 the club will have an
other series of matches on Washing
tons Birthday.
The municipal authorities are also
striving to make the resort q twelve
month objective for tennis lovers. The
asphalt pavements of tho courts the
city has built In the Inlet section will
soon be laid To carry off snow and
rain a special drainage system will be
installed.
Basketball games will be played on
ono OF the piers during the winter. The
Celtics of New York. worlds champions,
have been appearing here weekly.
Three hotels on South Kentucky ave-
nue. are undergoing alterations. The
New Clarion extension will provide ad-
ditional rooms and baths. The lower
portion Of the Monticello is being rebuilt.
The plans include building three attrac-
tive shops. The wynnewood is being
extended. and besides additional rooms
there will be large porch
There was universal satisfaction early
In the week when II was learned that
Col. Quincy A. Gilmore OF this city has
been nominated for tho office OF Briga-
dier-General of the State militia. Col.
Gilmore is a grandson OF the late Major
Gen. Quincy A. Gilmore, who during
the civil war was commander of the
Union forces at the siege OF Charles
ton. S. c.. and OF the Tenth Army Corps
under Gen. Grant at the siege OF Peters
burg. His father. a West Point grad
uate. Gen. Quincy ON. Gilmore. was
IN instructor of tactics at the Military
academy In West Point and commanded
the Fourth New Jersey Volunteer In
fantry In tho Spa panish-American war.
later the Second New Jersey Infantry.
National Guard. hrd also tho old Sec