Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-05-28

commodations for $50 people. 1t is fin-
ishcd in mahogany, the panels being hand
carved. The ceiling Is covered with can.
vas OF an old ivory tint with white and
gold decorations. Large plate glass win
dows furnish an abundance of light and
give an unobstructed view of the splendid
scenery OF Lake Champlain
In the stateroom hall, or saloon deck,
are located 80 finely appointed staterooms.
The entire deck IL finished In white and
gold and deliberately decorated panels. on
which are over 80 hand carved figures,
no two Of which are alike. Over the
center is dome furnishing delicate
light through ground glass windows. The
windows are prettily decorated with
wreaths and large letter v The dome
is decorated in blue and gold
A feature of this deck Ia the bridal
chamber, which Is on the port side amid
ship. Tn connection with this is bath
room and lavatory finished in marble and
supplied with hot and cold water. There
are several rooms on this deck arranged
In suites. On this deck there are retiring
rooms and lavatores.
The hurricane deck Is n new feature of
boats on Lake Champain and cannot fail
to prove n popular resort for passengers.
IT extends the entire length Of the boat
and is supplied with seats extending along
the rail. On this deck is located the pilot
boat and smoking room for passengers.
The latter is furnished with couches and
lounging chairs. outside of the railing
surrounding the promenade will be located
the life boats and other life saving APP
paratus. A new feature of this deck is
the bridge extending from the pilot house
From this deck rises the huge smoke
stack, which is seven feet in diameter.
Above the pilot house is located the search
light, which is the largest on the lake
having an 1S-inch protector. The entire
boat is heated by steam and lighted with
electric lights.
From her stern waves a beautiful ensign
IS by 10 feet in size and the Union Jack
IS by II feet flies from the foreward end
Amidships is the burgee. beautiful
strcamer of white bearing the letters
Vermont In red. This flag is % feet
long and 10 feet wide at the base. -Four
small flags, representing England, France
Germany and Russia, are used for decora-
tive purposes.
delivered Mt Shelburne harbor last June
and the boat was launched September 3
The steamer cost about $4,000.
The entire interior finishing of the boat
was done by the Champlain Manufacture
ing company. 1t is the first steamboat
work done by the concern and the graft
flying success obtained has led to similar
contracts that will keep force Of mer
busy for the coming year. The company
also has contracts for finishing the new
Carnegie library and for finishing n hand
some summer residence for + c. Stur
CESS at Newport. r. I.
The furniture in stateroom hall is of ma
hogany upholstered with plush and is II
keeping with the rest of the steamer Or
the floor is an Administer carpet OF
red with dark blue figure. The furni
ture in the dining hall Is quartered oak
with leather upholstering and a green
Wilton carpet covers the floor. The floor
Of the quarter deck is of interlocking rub
Der. as is that of the barber shop and
the stairway.