The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1872-08-17


beautiful: rich upholstery adds TO the tour
ensemble mirrors grace the sides silver chan
deliers droop from the ceiling. and. through
out, the effect is charming and decidedly
vowel ON AN ocean steamer But a treat is
net in store for us, as descend staircase
as rich ~ Is "a be On the celebrated
steamers Bristol and ProVidence-in fact the
staircase is American. and only alittle An
gliclsed
The grand saloon extends across the vessel
from side u side and Is ~ II IN width and
IS f. long and Is IN imposing apartment, not
equaled by the saloon oi any t,-eign steamer
coming "a this port The Paneling Is IN pol
lshed teak. INLAND with rich amt rare white
woods, adorned with choISe carvings and
gold The ceihng painted IA delicate hue
II sea green. Costly h.g.f,. marble topped
and silver trimmed give AN ar of luxurious
ness seldom seen On shlpl~,ard The sofas
are covered with mar,-,n- c,"rsrl Russia leath-
ct, while the frames are handsomely bronzed
and silvered The carpet rich green.
with the coat Of arms 81 Great Britain inter
twined IN TASTY Wrraths The mann dome ri
the saloon Is entirely novel Ia design. and is
beautifully culurtd and tinted and the tie
beams ART boxed and titled with choice exotic
plants, giving 10 II the appearance II AN Or
icntal court \ huc plan" AMI Well-hllei
library add 10 the attractions III this harm
ing place, which l. well lighted and exceed
ingly well ventilated Heavy mirrors ga all
sides reflect amt r,-reIiect the beauties and
adnruments II this pAlacSot saloons. There
are eight large tables IN the Saloon. which.
when moi filled with the la passengers. are
So closed e. -Ivc plenty ~ r-rm. The
table service l. ch.ste ami massive. and even
IN the ordinary table ware. the "wnrrs nave
~. L -. l.
tut out At every convenient place. and will bc
appreciated by both passengers ami ~ery ants
Each state room contains two lrrthS the
lower being transformed rntu double one at
the will Of the occupant Of the room. The
doors are sliding. amt move easily as
can he imagined; and. ~ this plan,
passengers viii not he annoyed bN
slamming doors The tnlsh ..Df the
state-room Is equally As rich as
that If the grand saloon, being fitted out with
every comfort and luxury Porcelain wash
stand tops and bowls, swinging mirrors high
IN polished brush and lumber racks. and
chaSte and heavy upholstery On every hand
They are large. light and airy. and each mas
its electric bell Large lavatories arr provid-
ed for both ladies and gentlemen The
Ladies Boudoir is perfect gem II place.
decorated IN sea green tmtS dotted and strip
ed in the center Of each board panel 4 ric
bp6;t and mirror, and slvered trimmings "a
all hands, make tins a charming retreat fur
the gentler sex Two large bath rooms are
on either side luxury t. be appreciated on
shipbuard And away att Is a large trans"ni-
room, admirably adaped for nursery ami
children play room. When lit up at night
the saloon and state-rpum halls present a
beautiful sight Taken a. a whole. the pas
senger accommodations ~ the California leave
nothing t. h. desired " thought uf
The second cabin l. remarkably neat light
and airy, with large handsomely furnished
state-ruoms. III which passengers are carried
at a reduction ii ten dollars from the chiet
cabin price. AMI. IN fast, equally comtorta-
bic Rich curtains lounges and neat la, alto
~ accommodations provided Tor this class
~ passengers. still further forward are the
rooms for the " Intermediates another class
Of passengers " hose accommodations are mark
Ell with the SAM -'.,'i taste and comfort as
Is apparent Throughout TN, vessel Inter
spersed through the paS~a--NavS are the
quarters ior the officers, and night cosy ones
they arr still further forward ar, the a.
commodationS fcr thu crew aud ~, owners
have not forg"tten that LAX IAN appreciate
comfort. and they have provided ior HIM hh-
orally ais" The kitchen. bakery meat shop
and all the appointments ~ w-ll-r--uatel
ocean steamer. have been arranged IA a man
ner v hich Will give all her employee, facilities
t. carry on their lai,ors with CELEBRITY and com
fort She has accommodations f"r 10 iir>t
class AMI gU strrrage passengers
10 sum up, the talIfornia a splendid sp..ci-
men of naval architecture htin. strong
and well adapted t. th, transatlmti, passenger
trade: and, a. a gentleman remarked AZ the
banquet gwen {" the P,,s. Va t,,ard uu We'd
nesday evening ''Th, slii"ruIa l,. I believe.
the Eureka If the Atlantic Fleet
The following l. lit Il the officers II the
California.
captain. James Cra.. rhirf Oficer. John
Crs,ig. Second Othcer. John Ill ',ruat Third
Officer Hugh n Brown Fourth pticrr
George CARNEY. ChIri Engineer. rarlainr
McFaralne. second Engineer Ei.,nel,-r Low
Their; Third Engineer, I'~eph '.al,-. Fourth
Engineer. Thomas Taylor; Fifth Engineer.
Archibald CranSton. sixth Engineer. James
Cummings. Chief Stewart. Nathaniel stock
dale Doctor, Robert Muri,..h Purser,
William Bryce
on Wednesday afternoon banquet was
given, by Mr. Francis Mcdonald. assisted by
Mr. Henderson. representing the Anchor Line
IN this city, t. the press IA New York Nearly
every journal Was represented. amt. afH>I i
splendid dinner, number ~ tuasts were
drank, and al late hour the guests left the
ship highly pleased with her their reports
Of the next morning showed. T. those who
wish t. see nice steamer. would say ~
NO means fail "a visit the taifoanla. Of the
Anchor Line. She sails to-day, brimfull Of
passengers and cargo, with many a God
speed following her across the ocean ferry.
Ia our last issue We omitted to mention that
thei office Of the Anchor Line is located at
324 Wabash avenu, in this city.