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ing is in a light-tone of ‘‘cafe au lait’’ with subdued Spanish decora- tions, having very little color. The heavier moldings are done in gold. On the principal panels in the room are old Spanish mirrors with cande- labra arms on either side. Full length curtains are of silk damask in old rose with figured gold borders, and heavy gold and rose fringe. The tone of the furniture fabrics are old blue, gold and rose, with a _ two- toned carpet to harmonize. Adjacent to the lounge is the en- closed promenade, the glass sides of which are so low that reclining in the steamer chair, a clear view of the sea is possible. Aft of the closed prome- nade is the open promenade which, with the enclosed portion, gives a continuous promenade all around this deck, the total length being a little over 12% laps to the mile. The smoking room is reached from the after stair hall. An interestinz feature is an illustrated map framed under glass on the port side of the stair hall just forward of the smok- ing room. This map indicates in a pictorial manner the complete route of the vessel, and is accurate from a technical standpoint. The actual course of the vessel from New York to various ports of call and return, is marked by means of a tiny copper wire which holds at any point a tiny aluminum reproduction of the vessel. This unique map, the only one of its kind in the world, was made by Fenno F. Heath of Newport News, Va. Smoking Room in Hardwood Finished in hardwood of brown tones, wire brushed and antiqued, with inecased beams of hardwood, decorated in color, the smoking room is particularly attractive. An octag- onal skylight, lighted from above, gives the effect of sunlight. The furniture is covered in rich Spanish fabrics. The wide double-folding doors, giving access to the stair lobby, are carved in Spanish motifs with arches and spindles covering the upper glass spaces. The stair lobby is practically a part of the smoking room, adding spaciousness to the whole. The floor covering of the smoking room is duplicated in the stair lobby and the stairway to the boat deck. Rubber tile of senna green and dark gray simulates the ceramic tile in colorful Spanish de- sign. A feature of the smoking room is a complete bar equipped with a large electric ice box of General Electric make and a unique beer on draught plant. The veranda on the bridge deck, while the ship is at sea, is trans- formed into the swimming pool space. The wood decking in the center of the space, flush with and similar to the remainder of the deck, is arranged for quick removal givy- ing access to the swimming pool. For all practical purposes, it is an out- side pool since the entire after end of the veranda is open. At the same time, it is somewhat protected from the weather in case of rain. In addi- tion to the open part on the veranda deck, the passenger has the complete freedom of the boat deck level just above for dancing and games. Music is provided through a radio loud speaker. The pool is provided with special lighting so that it may be used at night. From a decorative and artistic standpoint, the main dining saloon is perhaps the most attractive space on board. The entrance lobby is of S. 8. Colombia —Main dining saloon. Kept cool and com- fortable in the hottest weather by mechanical air conditioning providing clean air of exactly the right tem- perature and humidity. This room is paneled in brown ma- hogany with antique gold decoration Ss. The ceiling is painted OREO decorated with Spanish de- signs modern Spanish architectural design. The arched entrance door to the dining room is fitted with double swing doors with carved arches and spindles over the upper glass spaces. These doors are closed only when the dining room air conditioning system is in operation under extremely hot conditions. Normal ventilation is provided by means of a mechanical exhaust ventilation system concealed in the central dome. On three sides the dining room is fitted with large air ports, those on two sides being fitted with patented folding stainless steel windscoops, catching every breath of air that its stirring. If there should be no breath of air, the passengers will still find the dining room entirely comfortable as a me- chanical air conditioning and cool- ing system provides pure, clean fresh air of exactly the right temperature and humidity. Bulkheads of the dining room are of brown mahogany with antique gold ornaments. The _ ceiling is MARINE REvVIEw—January, 1933 painted and frescoed with Spanish motifs. A large skylight surmounts the center of the room. The sides of the skylight dome are: covered with beautifully executed mural paint- ings historically reminiscent of Colombia in the days when it was first settled. The murals are the work of Thomas C. Skinner, Galleys and pantries are located on the port side of the ship, aft of the dining room, entered through a screened arched doorway symmetric- al with the passenger entrance on the starboard side. Electric ranges, elec- tric refrigerators and every electric- ally operated device for the highest class of culinary service are installed. Stainless steel is used for utensils and dresser tops. DeLuxe Suites and Staterooms Deluxe suites are located forward and aft on the bridge deck. Those forward consist of four sets of twin bedrooms with private baths, two on each side of the vessel, and have be- tween them on each side a parlor veranda which opens into and can be used exclusively with either suite, if desired. The twin bed staterooms with shower baths, adjacent to the suites, also open into them and ean be made a part of the suites if de- sired. The deluxe suites have a com- municating passage on each side en- tirely separate from the main for- ward passenger passage of the ves- sel. The deluxe suites are finished in different hardwoods with narrow trim of contrasting color. The woods for the forward suites are African mahogany and Oriental walnut. Fur- 11