Board of Trade
Has a Mission
Civic Organization Will Select
Officers This Month and Plan
Projects for Coming Year
By Carl M. Voelker
Elections are essential in a
democracy. It naturally follows
that where all the people have a
voice in government choice of
rules is made periodically. Con
cordant with the principle in
volved is the annual selection by !
members of organizations of I
those who shall guide the desti
nies of these associations.
And so it comes to pass that
this month the Ventnor City
Board of Trade will choose from
among its membership the men
who are to be honored with high
office. This is not a mere per
functory matter. The presidency
of the resort’s distinctively civic
organization is no mean honor.
It carries with it much respon
sibility as well. Those who have
affiliated themselves with the
Board of Trade are fully con
scious of the importance of select
ing worthy men for every office,
because in them will be reflected
the power and prestige embodied
in the organization.
Nominations have been made
and present indications point to
the election of Theodore A. Royal,
Jr., as president. Identified with
the Board since its inception his
civic spirit antedates the organi
zation by many years, he having
been numbered among the first
to recognize in Ventnor the ideal
place in which to live. Although
classed as a Philadelphia cottager
in the early days, Mr. Royal has
ever maintained his right to be
classed as a Jerseyman, claiming
distinguished ancestry in one of
Jersey’s first governors. He has
been a vice president of the Board
for many years and has always
been active in all of the projects
fostered by the Board.
Closely associated with Thomas
G. Sheen, who enjoys the distinc
tion of having been the head of
the Board virtually since its in
corporation, Mr. Royal has had
every opportunity to work hand
in hand with the president in all
of the phases of activity which
have marked the history of the
Board. His ability to lead the
V'.' organization is generally con
ceded. t
What will be the policy of .the
new administration?
fi,--' This query might carry with it
apprehension on the part of some,
especially those members of the
Board who have not been regular
in their attendance or whose
affiliation is of short duration.
But to those who have been in
terested in the work of the Board
the question prompts a positive
answer. No fears are enter
tained by those who know the
deep-rooted civic pride—love for
the city which he calls home—
which possesses every fibre of the
prospective president’s make-up.
Further than that he will be sup
ported by men who are equally
as ardent in their praise and
love for their home city,
fjt The Board of Trade has as
i;‘ sumed an important function,
imits leaders must be in accord with
the spirit which prompted the
institution of this popular civic
body. The seven men who met
in the Ventnor City National
I Bank six years ago were each im
" ' bued with a local patriotism
ji;; worthy of a soldier’s sacrificial
service for his country. Certain
standards must ever be maintain
ed, rights and privileges safe
guarded, and justice exercised in
the consideration of every issue.
Ventnor has been exceptionally
fortunate in having had clean
government. The Board of Trade
has always exerted its collective
influence for the best interests of
the city. While gradually re
fraining from becoming embodied
in any political contests, the
Board as an organization has
0 never hesitated to go on record
against any project likely to|
jeopardize Ventnor homes, being
on the other just as active in up
holding any movement designed to
enhance and improve the city, re
gardless of the sponsor.
For the past few months there
has been a lull in the activities of
the Board. This has probably
been due to deference to President
Sheen, who went abroad. An act
ing head is usually averse to
initiating projects. 'Then again
there is always a tendency to re
main more or less inactive during
the summer months. With the
advent of autumn a resumption of
activities can be looked for.
It has been said that the name
of the organization is a misnomer.
Be that as it may, the fast re
mains that even in a community
of homes the commercial spirit is
latent, but the heads of house
holds are usually captains of in
dustry and their powers of dis
cernment invariably aid greatly in
creating conditions which will
make for happiness and content
ment—the goal of every human.
Men of vision have been in
strumental in preventing Ventnor
from becoming what many other
seashore resorts have become; the
members of the Board of Trade
have helped in a large measure
to make the resort what it is and
they will continue to exert their
influence to make it even better.
Blessed with a government that
has been notable because of its
freedom from the taint of graft
Ventnor City is fortunate in hav
ing had the prestige of its Board
of Trade to insinuate itself into
the political life of the city with
out having openely championed
any group of adherents as against
another.
The Board of Trade, by any
other name, could have accomp
lished the same purpose. It re
mains now for the Board to
continue its work. There are yet
many tasks for it to undertake;
many improvements to foster. It
should be a constructive force for
good, carefully guarding against
ulterior motives, seeking only the
best for the community as a
whole. Every member should as- j
sume his full share of the burden
and by co-ordinated effort nothing
in the way of civic improvement
will fail of ultimate accomplish- ]
ment.
May the coming year be fraught i
with manifold achievements to the i
end that the Board of Trade will
not have failed of its objective, ]
and that its officers given tasks
to the best of their ability and ac
complished their purpose.
Mr. Down Returns
Mr. Merlin Miller Down, of 22
S. Harrisburg Avenue, has re
turned to Ventnor after a trip
extending through Brazil, Africa
and France. Mr. Down says he
was surprised to find how well
Atlantic City was known even in
the remotest parts of Africa and
claims that there was no restort:
in all his travels to compare with
it. His many friends are arrang- i
ing a dinner party for him at
the Ritz-Carlton by way of a wel
ome horns.
Best Attention Given to
CLEANING - PRESSING
REPAIRING
Work Galled for and Delivered
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*3312 Atlantic Avenue
Phone 4587-M
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1311 PACIFIC AVENUE
Phone 2400 Flowers by Wire
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VENTNOR NOTION SHOP
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ESTABLISHED 12 YEARS
33 Fleming Ave., Atlantic City
Phone 286-W
! Water Committee Urges
Conservation of Fluid
Strenuous effort is being made
by the Water Department Com
mittee to assure that there is
plenty of water for all necessary
use during the summer and to
this end special notice is being
sent out to residents asking them
to observe the following regula
tions :
“Owing to increased Consump
tion, we will have to insist upon
the careful use of water. Fix
your leaky spigots and toilets.
Help us and well give all the
water necessary for home con
sumption.
“The watering hours for sprink
ling lawns, washing pavements
and porches will be strictly en
forced. They are 7 to 9 A. M.
and 4 to 9 P. M.
“Use all the water you need, at
the time it is permitted, but do not
use more than is required.
“Your Co-operation will greatly
assist the department in being
ready to supply your wants, and
be prepared for any emergency,
without the necessity of changing
the above rules.
“By order of Water Depart
ment Committee.
EXTRA PRECAUTION '
“In case of Fire Alarm Whistle
Blowing, see that all spigots are
turned off immediately.”
Story Hour Popular
' The semi-weekly Children’s
story hours on the Ventnor Pier
an Tuesday and Friday mornings
continue to be centers of popular
gathering for the young folks at
10.30. The tales offered by Miss
Porter are not only without ad
mission charge but are keyed to
both the very young and the older
children.
Frederick R. Rogers
14 S. Mt. Vernon Ave.
Atlantic City Tel. 4333-W
Electrical Contractor &
Electrical Repairs
Ventnor Office:
18 N. Buffalo Ave. Tel. 7053-R
PHONE — 4357 — PHONE
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Taxicab
Service
PHONE — 4357 — PHONE
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ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.
May War Over Bulkhead'
Two factions of property own
ers are expected to appear be
fore the State Board of Com
merce and Navgiation on the
third Monday in August, when
application is to be made by own
ers of waterfront on the Thor
oughfare at Winchester Avenue
for leave to extend their land by
bulkheading and pumping to a
line forty feet beyond the pres
ent water line. Those who seek
hte privilege of bulkheading will
claim that at present they have
no land for their holdings and
that they are entitled to cottage
sites at the end of Winchester
Avenue. The opponents of the
plan will contend that such bulk
heading would form eddies in
front of other properties, which
would cause gathering of meadow
trash on big high waters and
otherwise cause a nuisance.
Should the application be grant
ed it is likely that others all along'
that section of the waterway will j
demand similar leave to extend.
Fine New Cottage
G. Tumboli has taken out a
permit for the building of a hand
some cottage to cost $20,000 at
the southeast corner of Stratford
ind Atlantic Avenues. The new
structure will be of stucco finish
ind will be a new ornament to
that neighborhood.
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32 N. Delaney Place
MRS. B. H. LOWTHER, Proprietress
? * Telephone 8175-W
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TRUCK WHARF
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We Catch Our Own Fish
A. E. MATLOCK, Proprietor
SOI9 WINCHESTER AVE.
FRESH VEGETABLES
Farm Produce, etc.
Complete Line of Groceries
Poultry Dressed to Order
(While You Wait)
Potatoes, basket ...,65c
(Saturday Only)
Dixie Melons.75c
(On Ice)
Guaranteed
TELEPHONE 8488-W
This store open during Bummer
months from 6 A. M. to 11 P. M, Sun
lays included. ‘
Known to
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Who Prefer
the Best
ALGAR
1312 Atlantic Ave.
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ASSETS—Dec. 81, 1921 .$655,301,018.34
LIABILITIES—Dec. 31, 1921 557,046,037.81
SURPLUS—Dec. 31, 1921 ... 98,254,980.53
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The Equitable Issues All Standard Forms of Life Insurance
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SHANER & KNAUER
PRINTING - STATIONERY
Steel Piling Equipment
Guarantee Trust Building Annex
Telephone 24-W
Branch: 6610 Ventnor Ave.,Tel. 7540-M
Phone to
NEWELL
Cleaners - Dyers - Remodelers
Repairing
Main Office:
Cor. Weymouth and ^Ventnor Aves.
Phone 8009-W
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well fed?
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J. L. HOLT
31 North Stenton Plaeo
Phon« 892-J
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Ventnor City, N. J.
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COOKING HEATING LIGHTING
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Demonstration and Display of All Modern
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TLANTIC CITY GAS COMPAN'y
Michigan and Atlantic Ave*. I
Summer Comfort
IS LARGELY A MATTER OF
Correct Clothing
Palm Beach Suits, $18 and
$22.
Mohairs, $20 and upward, j
Tropical Worsted Suits,
$35 to $55.
Flannel*Trousers, $9, $10,
$12 and $15.
Extra Quality Imported
Cricket Flannel, $18. I
Summer weight ' Shirts,
Neckwear, Hosiery, Under
fear, Hats, Caps and Sport
ing wear in a fine variety of approved styles at our
Garden Pier Shop.
All prices precisely the same as in our Phila
delphia Store.
JACOB KfcfcLTS SONS
CLOTHIERS, HABERDASHERS and HATTERS
Philadelphia Garden Pier, Atlantic City