The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-07

bureau, while on the port side a stairway gives access to a we'll planned cafeteria on the upper deck, in which light meals are served. At the after end of the entrance hall is the main stairway leading to the bridge and prome- made decks. Abaft the stairway on the upper deck two wide cor riders are arranged on each side oi the funel casing giving access to the suite and deluxe cabins, and also shower bath cabins. At the end of these corridors a large spe- cial room is arranged, well fur nishcd with upholstered chairs and settees, writing tables, etc, and with natural lighting from the after end of the upped deck house. Abreast of the social room are twelve 3-berth cabins for family parties, each containing a single bed, pullman berth and sofa berth.
 Dining Saloon
 The dining saloon is situated at the after end of the main deck, and is nearly 100 feet long, and extends for the full width of the ship. Seating capacity is provided for POP passengers. The tables are generally arranged for four per- sons, although some tables are ar ranged for two, and six for six persons. A large central table for parties is available when required. The floor of the dining saloon is laid with ruboleum tiles of color to suit the schemes of decoration, while natural lighting is obtained by means of large oval brass framed windows arranged in pairs.
 Galley Arrangements
 The galley is arranged forward of the dining saloon and is itself very fully equipped on the most up-to-date lines, and the equipment generally is similar to that of the latest ocean liners.
 The lounge is well furnished with chairs, settees, card tables, and a grand piano, etc, and has a fire at the forward end. The floor covering consists Of specially de- signed handmade carpet, so ar ranged that it may be removed leaving a polished oak dance floor.
 At the after end of the lounge three sets of double doors open out oh to the after end of the prome- made deck, which has also been kept clear for dancing purposes.
 The forward main star leading up from the bridge deck opens out into the promenade deck house, this contains 40 two-berth rooms, and at the after end a smoking room. This room has large raised sky light, and as in the case of the other public rooms the style of decoration adopted differs. The windows in this room are exception ally large, being 54 inches by 36| inches, and as the route passes through most interesting scenery the chairs on either side and after end of the smoke room are faced cutboard so that passengers may enjoy the view in comfort. The floor is covered in a distinctive pat tern of ruboleum tiling, and sev- eral tables are arranged for card parties.
 observation Room
 A special feature Of the vessel is the large observation roorI which has been arranged at the forward end of the promenade de This room is about 26 feet long and ex- tends for 57 feet, the full width of the vessel.
 Spacious accommodation is ar ranged for officers in house on the boat deck, forward of the main stair; an unusual feature is an officers hall for use as smoking room or lounge.
 Plumbing System
 As would be expected in high class vessels of this nature it has been necessary to install a very complete and efficient plumbing system. All washbasins, showers and baths. throughout the vessel are provided with both hot and ,old fresh water supplies, while in