The dining saloon is finished in ply oak with teak frames, the upper parts of which are covered with The ceilings are panelled in five-ply. brick enamelled white. The fire place is of soli marble hearth set in the centre with special wgicoal" electric fire by General Electric Ca. of China. An imitation coal fie gives a realistic flame and smoke effect throwing out considerable heat. The upholstery'
a harmony of colour and good taste.
The lounge and music room in design is a combination of modern and ancient classical style. ~The upper part of the panelling is of birch and covered with damask, tapestry ang the lower panelling of birch with teak frames. painted in white enamel for lighting effect. Overhead is a large dome skylight finished in stained leaded glass with flower design. Round this dome is arranged soft concealed strip lighting which will very pleasing effect, To dimi noise the floor is covered wi coloured "Rublino." Th vent bar is arranged adjacent.
The main stairway to first class saloon is of specially selected teak, with two Grecian "Pegasus" carved fon the main pilasters. A clock in suitable carved panelling surmounts 'a specially selected picture by a. famous Japanese artist, completes the design, tion of the Elizabethan period. The walls are panelled in teak with characteristic doors having silver plated mountings. The ceilings are panelled in birch and teak. The windows are-large oblong windows, Four a1 ners are arranged in the room and mahjongg tables are Atted in each. Historical shields are worked into} the design of the panellings.- teak fire place in keeping with the: period encloses a marble hearth and an electric imitation coal fire. This floor is also covered with delicate coloured "Rubline', and due regard has been paid tothe comfort of] passengers in the. provision of settees and easy chairs. A leaded glass dome is fitted to this room from the contre of which hangs a beautiful bronze chandelier with electric candies giving a soft effect to the whole, Celling fans are fitted throughout the accommoda-ton.
The Japanese social hall situated! fon the boat deck is designed by a Japanese architect and the special timber materials were imported from Japan. against the present severe system of taxation, -records the Chinese press: a Keen interested in all phases of} life, particularly those which: involve a political, philanthropical, social rear of human réla-
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