GOING TO SEA IN COMFORT.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19864, 5 February 1920, Page 7

GOING TO SEA IN COMFORT.

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU. First ascertain from the shipping company what amount of luggage is allowed per- person. Directions as to the size of the cabin trunk (which should! be flat-topped so that it can be easily pushed under the. berth) are generally given by the company. Sjlace is strictly limited in cabins, and this must always be borne in. mind when packing. Most companies issue labels for the trunks marked “Cabin,” “Wanted on the Voyage,” “ Hold.” Pack the trunk labelled “ Wantedonl the Voyage ” with changes of clothes, one or two thin dresses for wea,r when' the Red Sea ts reached (if going to the East), and an evening dress or two. As' the thinner garments are required, heavy wraps can be placed in this trunk,.access to which is generally permitted once a week. ■ Items necessary to comfort Are:— A canvas linen hag with a lock, A deck chair. Rug. Cue or two cushions. A flask -of brandy in case of illness. A tin of disinfectant

A wail pocket. Most voyagers take a packet of teal and make their own afternoon tea; the steward will provide cups, milk, sugar* and teapots if desired. Fresh supplies can always be bought at the different ports, so it is not necessary to take too large a quantity at first.

It is also well to. remember that dances, fancy dress balls, sports and concerts take place during most long voyages, and to make some preparation’ for them.

HOW TO MAKE A WALL POCKET

This is easily made out of American' leather, Holland or drill- Take a piece of the material chosen, about 18in long and 12in deep, for a foundation. Cut 1 two more strips about 20in long and,’ oin deep. Bind the top of eajch strip with braid. Place one along the middle of the foundation and regulate the fulness by inverted pleats. Tack down the sides and bottom of the strip. The other strip is placed even with the bottom of the foundtion. and the fulness! regulated by two inverted pleats at the bottom. Next mark pockets of different sizes from the top to the bottom of each strip, allowing larger pockets' where the pleats come. Run up these' divisions by machine and then bind' the whole thing round with braid which 301ns the pockets to the bottom and sides of the foundation and gives a 1 finish to the whole. If this is made of holland or drill, the foundation must be double. Fasten the pocket to the! side of the berth with large drawing pins and pack the pockets with toilet) accessories, writing materials, a book, slippers and bedroom slippers, smelling salts, and anything you are likely td require. Lay this on the top of'thp cabin trunk so that it can be pinnedl up as soon as you begin to unpack.

WHAT TO WEAR. At the beginning of the voyage warm wrap coats are required, furs or mufJ flers, and a cap or felt Panama. Knitted sports coats are invaluable, and ai dressing gown is a necessity. If travelling first-class it is usual to dress for dinner. The present-day tunics are useful, as with a black un-' del slip and two or three different tunics changes can be achieved without takmg up valuable space in the trunk. AViicn the tropical seas are reached thin dresses are required- Dark voiles or cotton georgettes are most useful", as it is almost imoossible to get any) ■washing done on board, and, though’ sometimes it can be managed at the ports of call, it is very expensive. A certain amount of soiled linen can be put into the linen bag, but if much is kept m the cabin the medical officer* would interfere. It is a good plan td provide oneself with old undergarmente, and even old washing blouses, and throw them overboard as thev become soiled. M.\v