The Washington times., 1901-08-18
KING EDW ARDS NEW YACHT
Simplicity the keynote of the Vari-
Gus Decorative Schemes.
The Furnishings Of the Royal Suite
and the Apartments for Guests and
Ladies' in wnitinE-Quren's Bed
room Finished in Green and White

room Finished in Green and White
LONDON, Aug. 10.-The decoration
and furnishing of the private apart
ments of King Edward and Queen
Alexandra. the bedrooms and dress
ing rooms for royal guests. equerries,
and ladies in waiting on his Majesty 5
new yacht have been completed. In ac-
cordance with his Majesty's wishes, the
keynote of the various decorative
schemes throughout the ship is simple
ity: there is no attempt whatever at
anything gorgeous or ornate; indeed, in
many of the rooms the decoration is
characterized by an almost severe re-
straint in the matter Of ornament. The
simplicity. however, is exquisitely con-
ceiNed and the high-water mark of re-
finement has been reached both in de-
sign and execution. Before going into
detail it may be pointed out that the
aim of the decorators has been to COM
bine the maximum of comfort with the
greatest delicacy of artistic treatment.
1t is an open secret that the Kings ex-
perience and taste have been of invalu-
able help in this respect His Majesty
possesses a singular grasp Of such mat
tiers, and the practical quality of his
arrangements has been 4 conspicuous
feature in the preparation of the royal
yacht
A quiet but always interesting and
dignified character has been obtained
by the employment of an old eight
Itch -sad
somewhat in treatment to meet the
conditions of the different rooms. 1t is
q style which peculiarly lends itself TO
homeliuess and q harmonious ensemble
Throughout the ship the rooms and
corridors, with a few exceptions. are
paneled in enameled white. and no
treatment could be cleaner, brighter,
or more captivating. The necessary
warmth of color is obtained in the fur
niture, carpets, and draperies. In sew
eral OF the principal rooms blue is the
dominant color note; it is found, in diff
ferent shades, in most of the carpets,
forming a rich and beautiful foundation
which contrasts brilliantly with the
white walls.
on the main and upper decks. The en-
tire range of rooms on the former are
appropriated for the private cabins and
private suites of the King. the Queen,
the Princess Victoria, the royal and
noble personages who may be the
guests Of their Majesties, and the
equerries and ladies in waiting On
the upper deck are situated the state
dining saloon, the reception room, the
smoking and conversation rooms, etc
From the royal entry port, on the main
deck level, the principal corridor, of a
Georgian type, paneled in sycamore in
a bold and simple style, runs fore and
aft. This is furnished with fine speci-
men pieces of old English furniture,
and laid with a rich crimson pile car
pet of a very delicate and delightful
pattern.
The private suites of the King and
Queen are arranged on one side of tkis
corridor. in the fore part of the vessel.
In the Kings private stateroom is a
refined and interesting adaptation of
the Colonial Adams style, a quiet
and comfortable treatment. which is
characterised by graceful solidity and
simple ornament The walls are enam-
eled in white, and the carpet is a rich
blue. matched in the blue morocco of
the chairs. A white chimney piece in
one angle, with an antique brass fend-
er, gives a note of picturesqueness to
the room; and the two portfolio win
dows are made. by an ingenious device.
to contribute to the decorative effect
All the furniture is OF richly grained
mahogany, slightly inlaid with other
patterned silk, and the metal work is of
gilt bronze, specially designed. The
electrical fittings, including table
lamps. wall brackets centre lights, and
cigar and sealing-wax lighters are also
of original design. Every convenience
for the display of photographs, por-
traits. and the other personal souvenirs
with which the King likes to surround
himself is provided. The furniture
comprises chairs of the Queen Anne
type, an early Georgian bookcase, a
writing table, and couch. and all the
details are en- suite. even the beautiful
blotter cases. ornamented with the roy
al crown In silver. being strictly in
keeping with the general note of the
upholstering-
Adjacent to this room is the Kings
bathroom and dressing room. the fit
tings Of which are conspicuous for their
exquisite finish, and seryiceability for
the part which they have to play The
walls are paneled in sycamore with a
delicate inlay of darker woods The
onyx washing table and tessellated floor
are noticeable features. The Kings
bedroom is also designed in the Co
delightful freshness Of invention and
some quaintness Of feeling. The swing
ing bedstead, which is severely simple,
is of silver platedi metal, no draperies
or hangings being used. At each side
are tables and convenient shelves. The
furniture in this room is of satinwood:
the metal work is silver plated: the
carpet is Of English make and specially
woven, and all the curtains and hang
ings are of chintz. Here again. every
thing which ingenuity can compass has
been done TO perfect in utility the fit
tings of the room, stick and sword
glands. brackets, shelves. and other de-
vices being employed. The wardrobes
in all the rooms are marvels of skillful
ftment
The Queens bedroom is somewhat
larger than the Kings and consequent
~ lends itself To a more luxurious quail