The Coronation of George V, June 22 1911 . Brunswick, the St. John Riverand Reversible Falls being of special interest to the visitors. HE Canadian Pacific Railway Company have attained a pre-eminent position as the greatest transportation system inthe world, and this Companys name has always been thesynonym for all that is best, safest and most reliable for the use ofthe travelling public. The Empresses of the Atlantic are anexample of the best in construction and a model of excellence andtaste in furnishings. They are big graceful ships well proportioned,built to meet every possible requ
The Coronation of George V, June 22 1911 . Brunswick, the St. John Riverand Reversible Falls being of special interest to the visitors. HE Canadian Pacific Railway Company have attained a pre-eminent position as the greatest transportation system inthe world, and this Companys name has always been thesynonym for all that is best, safest and most reliable for the use ofthe travelling public. The Empresses of the Atlantic are anexample of the best in construction and a model of excellence andtaste in furnishings. They are big graceful ships well proportioned,built to meet every possible requirement of the service and alsoremarkably steady in rough weather. Length, 570 feet; breadth, 65feet, 6 inches; and 14,500 tons register. They accommodate 350first-cabin, 350 second-cabin and 1,000 third-class have a sea speed easily establishing their right to the titleExpress Steamships. The cabins throughout are roomy andluxuriously furnished. The ventilation, a special feature, is scien-tifically complete in every Dining Saloon On the upper and lower promenade decks are a number ofspecial rooms, single and ensuite, with or without private baths. The spacious dining saloon has attractive features in alcoveswhich are usually assigned to families or parties travelling together. The cafe situated on the lower promenade deck is sumptu-ously appointed, in keeping with its practical purpose, which is tosupply light refreshments at any time during the day. The music room on the upper promenade deck, with itsoriginal decorations, cheery open fireplace and many cozy nooksand corners, is the acme of comfort and luxury. The smokingroom, library and other public rooms are in every respect inkeeping with the high standard maintained throughout the ships. In short, to quote from a marine journal: From stem tostern and from keel to truck, these ships are the very last wordin ship building. First-Class Cabin HE system of checking passengers baggage from inlandpoints
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