London, Jan. 31.
The Duchess of York will christen the new 24000-ton P. & O. liner Strathmore, named after her father, the Earl of Strathmore, on April 4
The Strathmore will be the Jargest ship laid down for this company during the 100 years it has been Joperating and will be the largest and fastest vessel built for the Europe:
India service.
She will be fitted with all the latest appliances for safely at sea. An automatic fire system will be anstalied fand fire-resisting paint will be used throughout—Wireless through Reuter.
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