Arizona republican., 1909-02-23

having displaced the more ostentatious glitter and glamOr which has been such a noticeable feature of steamship decoration.
 The rOOminess so characteristic of the Colonial, is typical of the great as- sembly room of the George Washing ton" The leading architects for in teriors in Germany have surpassed themselves in the perfection attained in the work of this new steamship. The adoption of this style to modern requirements has resulted in an ex- ceedingly dainty and delicate combina- tion.
 Perfect in its beauty, the great read ing room represents to nicety the thoughtful creation of Prof. Bruno Pau. It is located on the upper prom enade deck, which is entirely given over to the public assembly rooms, ex- cept for a few cabins of the first class.
 The reading room was on exhibition at the Munich exposition, and was most favorably commented upon. It is in subdued tones, without external ornamentation, giving an air of dis tinguished restfulness. By reason of \ it's simplicity the idea of spaciousness is much enhanced. An ingenious ar engagement of the furniture adds to the architectural effect. The book cases are let into the walls between the per manently fixed writing tables, utiliz- ing every nook and corner to the best advantage
 0f he. ness of Prof Paul, his arrangement of the lounges in this room was the sub ject of unusual comment by those who visited the Munich exposition. In this room are a number of iron columns, necessary in the construction of the vessel, yet in his arrangement of lounges Prof. Paul utilizes the columns in such a manner as to eliminate them as disturbing clements, and so as to add to the usefulness and beauty of the room.
 The rooms of the first class on the George Washington" are such as will instantly meet with favor from the travelling public. Their great size, aside from the unusually handsome decorations, insures this.
 Imperial Suites Acme of Luxury.
 For those who wish the very acme of luxury while travelling are two i'm perial suites, as they are technically known. These consist of drawing room, breakfast or dining room, bed room, fitted with brass beds and bath, together with all toilet accessories. Next in point of elegance are the suites, of which there are two, each consisting Of drawing room, bedroom and bath On the promenade deck with the imperial suites and suites are twenty-four cabines de luxe of great size with bath. There are seven other cabines de luxe with bath, but these are on the saloon deck. making in all thirty-one cablnes de luxe with bath. These cabines dc luxe have accommo- dations for three persons. Even with this number in a cabine de luxe, each passenger has a lower berth.
 In the rooms of this character there are no upper berths, which arrange ment, together with the richness and sumptuousness of the furnishings, great size and large square windows, give the impression of an apartment ashore.
 In addition to these rooms there are a number of large, handsomely fitted cabins in the first class for one, two and three persons.
 The imperial suites on the George Washington" were designed by Rudolf | A. Schroeder, who has striven most successfully to meet tn needs of a class accustomed to luxury, not, however, | by anything in the way of ostenta- tious display. but rather by that quail | ity of refinement peculiar to the old