On Friday afternoon the public were given the opportunity of making an it spection of the new river steamer Li mao, which is owned by the Compagni Asiatiquo do Navigation, of Messrs. Racine, Ackermann & Ca, are and the local shipping and dock com: panies wore well represented.
Promptly. at p.m. the band of the French cruiser "lichen struck up the Marecillaiso, and the gueste gathered in where M. Racine, in" lengthy nddrona, thanked the guests for their attendance and explained the intentions of the Camp Consul-General for France, nder Boyes, of the French tadao congratulatory champagne and light round and rs and success to The Linmao is decided acquisition to the Yangtze Riv trade, and should never be lacking cither passengers o cargo. Forward on the promenade deck is a handsomely decorated and spacious saloon. The panelling mahogany, the upholstery grey cut velvet, and place of th long dining-tables, each capable of. In the pussago loading from the centro of the talon are five very spacious cabins, each ing two handsome iron' bed-two lavatories, two tables, electric lights and fan The panelling is of walnut, and th upholstery is in pearl grey cut velvet In close prox unity are excellent lavato and bath-two very largo cabins de Inxo, containing each one alarge bed, wardrobe, writing desk, La ud beautifully upholstered lounge and chairs. These cabins have als. cleotric fans, and each has its own bathroom and sanitary veniences. The cabins are all especial arranged for use by families, havu.g communication doors. In the next deck-house are two more double-berthed cabins on similar lines, and in the same house is the smoking-room, handsomely panelled in lincrusta and dark ok, with lounges upholstered ing the officers'} 4 hen old parcel and was sitting on x neat fall made her nest in a "shak in s04 sncinsecs! cabins a spoeeroorm, are on the scend deck, equal to the accommodation for native and are quite pin Nigga tyes becrel passengers on any of the sormite, i:; but the moment he touched the barrel the silly fowl flew in his face built river steamers, On the bridge deck-forward are the wheel-house, pilot's cabin, and captai bed-room and sitting room, all spacious apartments and handsomely fitted. On this deck th tried to tear his eyes out.
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