TRAVELLING UP-TO-DATE

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12075, 28 February 1925, Page 9

TRAVELLING UP-TO-DATE

ACME OF EASE AND COMFORT , LUXURIOUS APPOINTMENTS. In whichever direction one turns on the Aorangi luxury and comfort abound on all sides. For example, there is the first-class

crowd of visitors who inspected the ship yesterday. On the middle deck is the verandah cafe where wicker tables and chairs are set out invitingly for the convenience of passengers who desire light refreshment or iced drinks. A fully equipped American soda fountain ministers to the wants of passengers. The children’s day nursery is a large apartment furnished with 'a complete assortment of toys. Tho walls are covered in brightly coloured paper on which are depicted various fables and episodes from nursery rhymes. The little tots are provided with every diversion calculated to keep them occupied and amused and the nursery proved a boon to mothers on the voyage. The de luxe state-rooms were not open to inspection, but a “Times” reporter who was privileged “to have a peep” into some of them found that the word de-luxe hardly describes them. They are magnificently appointed, the occupants having every imaginable convenience. The second-class saloon and appoint ments are hut a few degrees less luxurious, while the third-class accommodation is described as being the best south of the line. The Aorangi is truly a wonder boat, and it may be long before her like is seen on tho bosom of Wellington Har. hour. The vessel is scheduled to leave port to-day for Sydney.