The Washington herald., 1911-06-25
OIL YMPICs AND TITANIC
WORLDS GREATEST SHIPS

graceful windows Of the various colonial
periods, which easily cause the impres.
| sion that outside one might see lawns
and trees, and although this be not SO.
the view is one excelled by no other in
/ all the world-the mighty grandeur of
| the ever-changing sea. The amateur pho
| tographer will be especially pleased with
/ the Photographic dark room, which is
/ provided with fittings of the latest pat
terr'. all available without charge.
l. The palm court and veranda cafe,
| where one may while away many a
1 pleasant half hour, are also situated aft
| on this deck, and will be found largely
reminiscent of the delightful boulevard
cafes Of Paris and Vienna. The wide
outlook from this vantage point adds
greatly to the pleasure of those who
| visit its precincts.
| On the upper promenade deck are also
large number OF the choicest state
rooms, both as to location and luxurious
furnishings, which are in excellent taste.
| The Sun ParIOr and Restaurant.
striking, and at the same time
pleasant, feature Of the promenade deck
e" is the giass-inclosed section. As q
protection against incIement weather, its
windows make It a pleasing and perfect
shelter, while on cold. clear days, when
| the windows are closed to prevent the
ingress Of Icy breezes, the deck becomes
veritable sun parlor and here at times
promenade concerts by the ships pro-
fessional string orchestra and delightful
evening dances are held with every de-
gree OF comfort Under cleaning vari-
colored electric bulbs, and with gay
streamers adding their brightness, one
could hardly wish for a more pleasurabIe
scene
On this deck are also many cabins and
apartments de luxe. the latter consisting
Of several rooms en- suite, having their
own private bath and toilet ARRANGEMENTS
with rooms for servants adjoining The
beautifully appointed restaurant with its
superior Ia carte service, seats $50 peo-
pie. and it is designed to cater to those
travellers who prefer merely to engage
their cabins and transportation, and. as
a separate transaction, avail themselves
OF the restaurants facilities.
On the upper deck &C" in addition to
the passenger staterooms and apartments
de luxe, one will find the ships inquiry
ONCE, where the business Of this floating
city will be transacted. Aft on this
deck an important innovation is the spe-
cial maids and Wallets salon, where serv-
ants may congregate and where their
meals will be served.
The Grand Dining Hall.
The saloon deck d." Just below the
upper deck c. has is its most promi-
nent feature that important gathering
place, the grand dining saloon, seating
$50 passengers and extending the full
width Of the ship. 92h feet. Small tables
are everywhere In evidence. and the al
coves, which congenial parties will find
especially pleasant, lend an air OF cozi-
ness to this apartment which is at first
view, so vast and impressive. The large
loaded glass windows about the sides of
the room are an unusual feature, assist
ing materially in ventilating and lighting
the saloon. On this deck also IS the
beautifully decorated reception room
whose handsome furnishings and hang
ings add to 1t distinct note of refined
taste.
Turkish Baths and Swimming Pool.
Among many other special attractions
for passengers in the first class are the
Turkish and electric bath establishment,
completely equipped with a hot room,
temperate room, cooling room, shampoo
rooms and massage rooms, but more nc
tably the adjoining large salt water
swimming pool. OF even greater dimen-
sions than that on the company's WELL
known steamer Adriatic. which was the
first ship to be equipped with these de-
lightful innovations. The remarkable d.
mensions Of the Olympic and Titanic have
also made 1t possible to introduce for
the pleasure of passengers a full-sized
tennis and handball court, thirty feet
long, extending through two decks, where
these healthful exercises may be in
dulged in.
The Passenger Accommodation.
Throughout the passenger staterooms
the upper berths are of the folding or
Pullman type, and a large number of
E,.vst
great ships for their exceptional spa
ciousness. will please a host Of paSsen-
gers. Everywhere the important item
of ventilation has received the most
attention and the system
employed assures a constantly changing
without drafts.
The White Star Line is justly famed
for the superior excellence of it's cui-
sine and the careful attention paid to
all passengers by its well-trained corps q
Of servants, a large percentage of whom
have been in its service for many years
On the Olympic and Titanic the culinary
are most complete; and
the cuisine will continue to be a promi-
1ent feature to which the most watch
'ul supervision will be given.
In second class the preparations for
he comfort of passengers are thorough.
On the promenade and bridge decks are
situated the library and smoke rooms,
md on the saloon deck great dining
laH seating 400. What is most essential,
LII the passenger staterooms, centrally
situated, are of the latest modern type,
fitted, and with every cTea-
ure comfort.
In the third class, every attention is
,aid to the needs of passengers. The
ooms and berths are all most COM
ortable, and special rooms for families
nd two-berth rooms for married cou-
lies are provided. Large dining saloons,
OUNCES, smoking room, and social halls
or passengers in the third class speak
f the detailed care with which this Sec
ion Of these ships has been planned.
The Olympic and Titanic are scheduled
D the fast mail service of the White
tar Lines New ork-Plymouth-Cher-
ourg-Southampton, the favorite English
'hannel route to England, and all parts
Z the Continent.