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August, 1921 inlay work that could be obtained. Each of the suites consists of drawing room, breakfast and room, bedroom fitted with brass beds, and bath. There are also special suites consisting of draw- ing room, bedroom and bath and cabi- nets de luxe with baths attached. dining No less well appointed and with lux- uries commending them to the most ex- acting tastes, are the regular first cabin rooms, which are well above the water line so that the windows may be left open in rough weather. Contributing to the passengers' comfort are elevators between decks, a completely MARINE REVIEW brocade, form a convenient and attrac- tive setting. Special consideration has been given the planning of the accommodations for children. The liner has a play room and dining room for the youngsters. It is finished in French gray and old rose upholstery, and decorated with gaily colored prints of suitable character to appeal to its vouthful occupants. Second Cabins Unsurpassed Unsurpassed accommodations for second cabin passengers are situated on the main and saloon decks of the ship. The 353 gether with an open deck space re- served for their use. Of 22,622 gross tons, the steamship AMERICA will be a close contestant with GEORGE WASHINGTON for the favor of the transatlantic voyager. As a luxur- iously appointed ocean greyhound, she is classed with the 'finest vessels ever launched. Her suites de luxe, state- rooms and public saloons are remarkably spacious, bright and cool. The gloom and heaviness so characteristic of the decorations and furnishings of ocean liners have been banished. Lightness and cheerfulness have supplanted them. SPECIAL PLAY AND DINING ROOM IS PROVIDED FOR THE CHILDREN fitted gymnasium, a dining saloon with accommodations finely appointed smoking room, writing room with a well stocked library and the grand social hall, the largest public room on the vessel. This room consists of a main central portion and four anterooms or bays. The center portion of the floor is available for dancing and When not in use is covered with heavy rugs, A skylight, covering the entire central area of the hall, is of heavy leaded glass in simple and appropriate design and colors. A portrait of Washington surmounts the mantle and forms an appropriate center of interest for the room. A grand piano, settees, party and individual tables, social and winged arm chairs, upholstered in tapestry and for 350 passengers, a cabins accommodate two, three and four persons and lack only the most expensive decorations of the first cabin rooms to make them of equal charm. In fact, the entire second cabin equipment is superior to the first cabin on many ocean liners. The dining saloon has a large seating capacity and is situated amidships, which is additional insurance against motion in an exceptionally steady ship. The drawing room for ladies is on the promenade deck, and the after end of this deck is reserved for second cabin passengers. Immediately above 1s tthe smoking room. Third cabin passengers are accommo- dated in well fitted rooms for two, four and six persons, in the aft part of the vessel, and are provided with separate dining, smoking and drawing rooms, to- In the America, the U. S. Mail line has provided many of the refinements that are to be found on the GEORGE WaAsHINGTON. Elevators communicating through all decks, special baths, a florist shop, splendid library, social hall and ballroom are some of the features pas- sengers will find for their comfort. Wide decks are inviting for the prom- enade and wind screens will make more comfortable the use of the deck chairs when the weather is less favorable. As only first cabin and third cabin are car- ried, there is more deck space for passengers than is usually available. Passengers traveling third cabin will have their choice of either the A or B classes. The former, staterooms with two, three and four berths, are ar- ranged with toilet facilities conveniently