The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1873-07-05

six circular marble tables, the tops Of
which are arranged for chess or draugh hts.
Here the lovers of the weed have ample
opportunity 10 enjoy their smoking pro-
pensities, and at the same time to reap
the full advantages OF the sea air
Descending from the deck by short
flight of stairs, the saloon and staterooms
are reached, and upon these the decorators
art has been most lavishly expended. The
saloon, which is about 40 feet square, and
capable of accommodating 100 saloon pas
sengers, occupies the entire breadth - the
vessel The sides are formed Of walnut
wood polished to n surface almost IKE
glass on either side are eight port WIN
dows. set IN retreatIng frames OF maple,
surrounded with massive gold ornamental
ton. and between each window there Is
huted Corinthlan column Of ebony and
gold. the capitals being very richly gllt and
lmpartlng to the sides Of the room a very
brilliant appearance AZ each end Of the
room a number Of looking glasses are So
placed as to give the apartment an appear
ance Of almost mterminable length, and
the spaces between and beneath are oCcu-
pied 10y sideboards. a library and piano.
The ceiling Is IN compartments, painted IN
spotless dead white, picked nut IN pale
green and enriched With a protusIon # gold
Urnamentatuu. Four tables stretch the
entire length II tins room, with ample pas
sage way for stewards and additional
hight Is impaired e. the room through a Gu
pola window On the deck, the ends 81
which are hlled with stained glass bearing
the arms Of England ana America. The
furniture room IS covered with purple
| trrcht velvet, and Is ia exquisite taste
with the other appointments. The lamps
and round tables for the vine glasses are
suspended from electro plated rods which
run the length ot each table, and when
lighted up the saloon presents most brl-
liant appearance The stateruums le IN
close proximity % the saloon and are
reached bv passages decorated after the
style of some of the old decorations ~ the
Dlty If Chester the white enamel and gold
VI the upper portion contrasting strlkhgly
with the polished teak used for the base
The stateruums are fitted With hot and cold
water. electric bells, and many other little
appliances which contribute 80 much to
the comfort II saloon passengers, Nj whom
the steamer viii carry 100. Special stten
ton has been paid u the light ana yentlla-
LInll oil THESE IlNll'. tllAA lll AtANNN ~ iNNNe
the steamer cannot be surpassed.
Lastly, but perhaps most important OF
all. the wants 81 the steerage passengers,
Z 1850 IN number, have been duly provided
7 for The quarters have been 50 arranged
I that the males, females, and married
couples can be divided into separate com,
partments II the vessel and the objection
sometimes raised 70 the mlnGllng ~ the
sexes Is thus taken away Everything
which consideration and ind Emrny al trc-
vide the comfort o' steer = passengers
.a t..a carried aut ud Il Il out re'spn-
able .e suppose that the litg III chester
vail br-.nr s4l uf the favorlte vessels u
this line for steerage passengers.
The steamer vent % Gaerloch-head on
Thursday 70 adjust her compasses, and on
Saturday had a trial trip un the Clyde
On Tuesday, about 10 ladies and gentle
men, invited e. accompany the vessel
around to Liverpool, proceeded down the
CLYDE on board the rIver steamer Vivid,
Commander Campbell. Those who thus
for the irst time embarked on the stink
Ing. Inky-luoklng stream 81 the BrpomleEaw
Nere soon glad u wrap their noses IN hand
kerchlefs t. save their oltactory nerves
from the shock 70 which they were sub
lected, and the rapldlty with which they
we're borne into purer water certainly al
ded considerably to their enl pvnent. The
day vas exceptionally fine. with a light y
W. breeze, and the beauties III the Clyde
were seen under the most favorable atmOs-
pheric effects The noble ship, under the
command of Captain Kennedy, the com
modorc Of the fleet. Was lying off on the
Tail Of the Bank. and Immediately the
party had embarked the measured mile vas
twice tried before the vessel put to sea.
This unusual course was. We understand,
taken in consequence q certain postal reg
ulatIons which now apply q the royal mail
steam service. The passage to Liverpool
vas made at about half speed. but with
steam pressure Of 20 lbs. % the square
inch, the screw performed - revolutions,
and the steamer made - knots per hour.
This. however l. not the full speed, but
when the engines have been lttie longer
III use it IS fully expected that the builders
hopes viii be realized, and that the City
of Chester will be the fastest Liverpool and
American steamer afipat
At the luncheon. which took place short
liz before the company left the steamer, the
health Of the owners IF the vessel Was Ell
thuslastcal drunk, and suitably acknowl-
edged by Mr. Imam and Mr. Birley. 4
band Of music accompanied the steamer
from the Clyde, and at midnight, beneath
the cloudless shining Of the full moon. sev-
eral u the ladies and gentlemen enjoyed
the pleasures Of the dance
Shortly before entering the Mersey, the
Isle Of Man Company steamer King Orry
came in sight, and her rafting pace en-
abled her to reach her moorIngs at the
Prince : Stage only few minutes after the
City ot Chester had dropped her anchor
md stream. On parting from the steamer,
three hearty cheers were gwen for Mr.. In
man, who had entertained the company
with prlncely hberahty, and who gave as
parting sentiment, To our next merry
meeting
The steamer will sail for New York on
Thursday, June 10. Liverpool Mercury.