The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1872-07-27

fitted up luxuriOnAly; painted ia delicate y
tint OF sea green, and relieved with gold the
cushions are maroon colored leather, and the
carpet Of neat ausd rich pattern Silver
PLACED chandeliers droop from the ceiling, and
even mirrors adOrn its walls.
Now let us 60 far art can, and en-
ter the wheel house. which u probably the
largest in port IL is fitted wTtli doNble
hand steering wheel, al which four men can
work, ami small steam steering wheel, the
latter connecting with tbs one on the bridge
and ting ia concert with il, or independent
", as may be desired With TINS apparatus a
child can haDdie the TuddeT, NO matter what
the speed Of the vessel may be- Its value is
incalculable. Passing ~ through the after
wheel house. are tw0tESe 4 uptake' ycntila-
tors. which draw the font sh up Out w the
hold in fact. all u the ventilators arc n this
type, and are to be Recommended pOr general
use, ON accunnt II their eficieHcy.
The entrance 10 the grand saloon j. Very m-
posing. and has ~ equal m any of the trans
atlantic Inns Befure We ,ntsiy W may re-
mark that a large mon house cdyers tie
entrance, the top ~ which n devoted to
promenade. and Il a lofty lookout ard VIII be
favorte resort Now let us proceed to the
saloon entrance and seat ourselves m the
social hall At once We are impressed with
sense of having entered on board one Of our
1Si@llh goAlhl ~ lHfnpNtliltiN tliil
.delkhtfully attraCtive, and 81 liIkAitd la pul-
shed teak, relieved with rich white wood
mouldIngs and trimmings. The effect IA
beautiful nch upholstery adCs II The tent
easenbls mirrors .grsce the sides ;'siRver chan
deliers droop from the ceiling, and. through
out, tine effect is charming and decidedly
vowel On an ocean steamer But treat rs
net III store Tor us, We descend staircs as
AZ rich Is is To be seen on the celebrated
n VI N1. a {. An
staircase is American, and only ahttle An
glicsed.
The grand saloon extends across the vessel
from side To side, dnd is 10 It. nfwidth and
~ =. long, asd is an imposing apartment not
equaled by the SALOON Of any tOseign steamer
coming to this port The paneling Is in pol
ished teak nlaid with rich and rare white
woods. adorned with .chSsef csf~ings and
gold. The ceiling is painted in a delicate hue
Of sea-green. Costly bHlets, handicapped
and silver trimmed, give an air Of luxurious
ness seldom seen on shipbOard The sofas
are covered with maroon-cOlored Russia lgath
er, while the frames are handsomely bronzed
and sllvered. The carpet is a rich green
With the coat-of- arms Of Grsaf Britain inter
twlned IN tasty wreaths The main dome Of
the saloon is entirely novel in design, and is
beautifully colored and tinted, and the tie
beams are boxed and filed with choice exotic
plants, giving to It the appearance VI an OF
| lental court. A fine piano and well-flled
| library add to the attractions Of this charm
I ing place, which is well lighted and exceed
ingly well ventilated Heavy mirrors Oh an
sides reflect and re-refect the beauties and
adornments OF this palace Of SALOONS There
are eight large tables in the saloon, which,
when not filled with the $50 passengers are
50 closed as to give plenty Of room The
table service Is chaste and massive, and even
In the ordinary table ware the owners have
shown excellent taste. Electric bell knobs
/ Iut out at every convenient place, and will Ne
| Appreciated By beth Paafeng ersoand servants
Each state-room contains two berths the
/ lower being transformed into a double one at
the will OF the occupant Of the room The
\ doors are sliding and move az easily as
/ can be imagined; and, by this plan
passengers Will not be annoyed w
" slamning doors. The finish Of the
state-rooms Is equally as rich as
that Of the grand saloon Icing titted out with
every comfort and luxury. Porcelain wash
stand t6ps and bowls swinging mirrors, high-
| ly-polished brush and tumDler racks, ANA
cEaste and heavy upholstery ON every hand
They are large Light and airy, and each has
| ITS electric bell. Large lavatOries are pruvid-
ed for both ladies and gentlemen Tho
Ladies Boudolr Is perfect gem " place,
decoratedln sea-green tints, dotted AMI strip
ed with gold, with delicate little birds perch
Ell IN the center Of each board panel "A rich
b3Vt and mirror, and sIlvered trimmings Ola
al hands, make this q charming retreat fur
the gentler sea Two large bath rooms ATTY
~ either side, luxury 10 be appreciated Uu
shpboard And away att il 4 large trausuu-
room admirably adapted for q nursery and
ciliidrens piay-rarm When lt uy at night
the saloon and staJerOun halls present beau
I tful sight. Taken ag q whole, the passeng.G
accommodate Ins IF the California leave MOTH
ing to be desHu or thought of
The second cabin is remarkably neat. light
and airy, with large, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
state rooms, in which passengers arc carried
\ at reduction Of ten uollars from the chief
cabin price, and, IN fact, equally AZ comforta-
\ bly,. Rich curtains. lounges and neat lava
Y tory accommodations are provided for thus
I class OF passengers. Still further forward ARE
\ the rooms for the Intermediates another
\ class uf passengers, whose accommodations
\ are marked with the same good taste and cDru-
fort a. Is apparent throughout the vessel INV
tersperscd through the plssaggways are the
quarters for the officers, and light COSY ones
they are. Still further forward are the no.
connnOdatiUEs for tie crew ard the owners
have not forgotten that Jack can appreciate
comfort, and they have provided for him lil-
orally also. The kitchens Abakery meat-shnf.
and all the appointments of well regulated
ocean steamer, have been arranged ID a man
ner which will give all her employees facilities wv
carry on their la5ors withuelerity and comfort
She has accommodations lOr ~ first class ann
800 steeTage passengers
TO sumup, the California il a splendid sreui-
menOtnayal architecture, being staun,h.
and well adapted tu the transatlantic passenger
trade and, AZ a gentleman remarked AZ tby
banquet gwen To the Press on board, on We'd
nesday evening. The California ia, 1 believe
the Eureka ri the Atlantic Fleet
The following Is a list Of the officers OF the
California
Captain, James Craig Chief Officer. John
Craig Second Officer, John a. Great Third
Officer, Hugh H. Brown, Fourth officer
George Carney; Chief Engineer, Parlanr
McFarlanc; Second Engineer, Ebenczer
LowtLer; Third Engineer, Joseph Gale
Fourth Engineer Thomas Taylor Fifth Eu-
gneer, Archibald Cranstuu Sixth Engineer.
James Cumming Chiet Steward, Nathaniel
Ntockdale. Doctor, Robert Murdoch rursgr,
William Bryce. ttzfEE
On "Wednesday afternoon banquet was
given, ~ Mr. Francis MeDuald. assisted by
Mr.. Henderson, representing the Anchor
Line in thus city, to the press of New York
Nearly every journal was represented ami.
after q splendid dinner, a number wy tuasts
we're drank, and at a late hour the guests loft
the ship highly pleased with her a- their
reports Of the next morning showed Tu thu.e
who wish t0 see nice steamer, we would saw
by nD means fail u visit tie California. NJ
the Anchor Line. She sails today brufuI
" passengers and cargo, with many Good
speed following her atrlss The ocean ferry
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