Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-02-02
New Liner is Fast, Commodious,
And Carries Many Passengers

columns by carved consoles aud at the
forward end is the mahogany side
boaid Of massive, yet refined proper
tioni. The floor is covered with Non
pardl cork thing in the natural
shades. completing the effect
| Atithe forward and after ends are
alcovfs which may very well serve
for dinner parties. affordinG that pri-
Yacy iometimes so much desired The
tables, are small and arranged to al
low al necessary space and to avoid
the APPEARANCE or being crowded, as
Is generally the case on passenger
vessels
Artistic Buffet
An innovation has been introduced
in placing a buffet at the entrance
to the dining room where one may go
between regular table sitting and OBJ.
tain light lunch. On either side of
the dining room light enters through
a series Of cathedral glass windows
suffusins into warm glow over the
entire room.
Immediately aft Of the dining sa-
loon is the stair ball, treated in mod
ern English. This same hall is car
ried up for three decks and the spa
cious staifways connecting same have
wrought iron griIles Of simple design.
The walls are panelled in mahogany,
large paneb being used which in their
very modesty, only serve to enhance
the rich grain Of the wook and to
emphasize The beauty OF the smaller
carved panels. which "cfitted IN com.
hination with them. Arrewlock elias
tic thing ID the ..rcal ani br.'wn
tones is used as floor covering,
blending tremendously with the ma
hogany paneling. Z:
Over the stair leading to the bridge
deck Is the ships clock handsomely
mounted in large carved panel.
Much Mahogany and Gilt. E
! On the shelter deck forward Of this
stair hall Is the social hall. The
style here adopted is of the period
known as Empire, with mahogany pan
cling and gilt ornament, enriching the
warm color Of the mahogany and
bringing out the quiet dignity Of the
period It represents.
Furiture quan-iy designed ard
faithful to the period and upholstered
In dark green tapestry and silk bro
cade completes the desired effect.
At the forward end OF the social
hail are alcoyes filled with palms and
ferns, bringing that touch of life and
to those within. A pianola
piano Is also placed at the disposal of
the passengers askd foA. use in special
concerts.
Just aft OF the social hall and to
either side are the ladies' lounge and
the writing room These rooms are
treated In the French style prevalent,
in the time Of Louise Selze, which
style affords an especially rich treat
nent Of wall surfaces with panels Of
those light ard tlesaht weddings COM
mon to the pefi0d. For the ladies'
lounge. the color scheme Is carried
cut IN old ivory and blue, the wall
panels being Of lgtlipe figured silk tap
estry. The furniture, Is, OF mahogany
and upholsFaf 6d III u heavier tapestry
Of harmonizing color, and the carpet
in brown ogites the sufficient back.
ground To otIe setting. Y Even the sill
vered lighting fixtures have been es-
pecially designed lAnd are faithful to
the period. 8Iiq 4idg 81 90
The writing rODnB lis 9 similar in de.
Sign and style to the ladies' lounge,
but its color scheme ais carried out |
In. tones Of buff and golden browns. |
Both rooms are separated from the
social hall by French easements and
are richly hung with brocaded tap
estries. A number of writing desks |
are provided h both rooms for the
OF passengers.
Shrine Of Nicotine. :Ey |
On the bridge deck forward and
directly over the social hall is the
smoking room. Here the style fol-
lowed is one OF the early English |
styles OF the 15fh-16th centuries the !
Tudor Gothic. Arrowlock elastic til.
ing Is again used here as a floor
covering. ...-. d. ~.
The woodwork is essentially oak, |
stained an antique brown, and the
wall panels are enliyened here and
there by carvings peculiar to the pc
Rod. - --..
The idea is carried out. in the at
also and four aleoves are
provided, with Low seats facing across
a heavy oak table, where one may sit. |
and at the alcoye ends are long, mar
row perpendicular windows. affording !
an unobstructed view out over the
water. THE mantel deserves especial
Over its mantel shelf the
Royal Hawaiian coat of arms against |
q robe of ermine and surmounted by
the tiara is carved in solid oak, max
ing q splendid effect.
The soft tapestry window hangings
add q touch of somberness to the
whole. so that onesuneonsciously feels
the spirit Of the dme it is intended
10 represent.