SWEDISH AMERICAN LINE (Sven Ska Am Erika Linien)
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SWEDISH AMERICAN LINE (Sven ska Am erika Linien) ., List of Passengers in First Class and Second Cabin MOTORLINER "GRIPSHOLM" Voyage No. 59 Eastbound From NEW YORK to GOTHENBURG (via Halifax) THURSDAY, JULY 23rd, 193 1 • From Ha lifax July 25th. CAPTAIN SVEN LUNDMARK Commander Chief Officer: S. ERICSSON Chief Eng: CARL]. TIBELL Purser: R. WENNERBERG Doctor: OLOF NYBLOM Chief Steward, First Class: H. LAGERWAL L Chief Steward, Second Cabin: CARL PERSSON - Information for Passengers Meals-A bugle is sounded in the first class half an hour before and at the beginning of luncheon and dinner. In the second cabin the signal is given by a gong half an hour before and at the beginning of all meals. Seats at the Dining Tables are assigned by the Chief Stewards in the respective classes immediately after sailing. In assigning the seats there will as far as possible be shown due regard to the wishes of the passengers. Meals will be served in staterooms or on deck only in case of sickness. Formal dress at dinner, although optional, is sug gested for passengers in First Class. Wines-Passengers will find prices for wines and re freshments quoted in the wine list. Smoking-For the general convenience of passengers, smoking is permitted in all of the Public Rooms in First Class, except the Library, also in the Dining Saloons after 1uncheon and dinner, but not after breakfast, while smoking in the Second Cabin is only permitted in the Smoke Room. Playing Cards-Special Swedish American Line bridge playing cards may be purchased from the smoking room steward for fifty or sixty cents per deck, de pending on quality selected. Deck Chairs may be hired from the Deck steward at a charge of $1.50 each for the voyage. Chair Cushions-A limited number of these, large enough to cover seat and back of chair, may be hired at a ch!'<rge of 75 cents each per voyage. Steamer Rugs may be hired at a charge of $1.50 each for the voyage. Blankets and Pillows must not be taken from the staterooms for use on deck. Baths-Passengers will please order baths from the Bathroom Steward or the Stewardess. The Bath rooms are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Barber, Hairdresser and Manicurist are at the ser vice of passengers at moderate rates. Library-Books may be borrowed in accordance with the rules of the Company upon application to the Deck Steward in respective classes. The full value of lost or damaged books must be paid by the borrower. Medical Attention-A Physician and Surgeon ap proved by the Royal Swedish Board of Health and experienced Nurses are employed on board. Doctor's Office is located on C-deck aft, starboard side. Office hours 5-6 p.m. In the case of-illness originat ing on board, no charges will be made, and such medicines as are prescribed by the Ship's Surgeon will be furnished free of charge. Music-The musicians of the liner are engaged by the Company, and are not permitted to accept any reward from passengers, except on special occasions, and then only with the approval of the Captain. Trap Shooting-Weather permitting, trap shooting with clay pigeons will be arranged daily. Further an nouncement will be posted on Bulletin Board. Wireless Telegraphy-The liner maintains direct ra dio communication with America and Europe throughout the voyage and also with ships on the North Atlantic Ocean. The Radio Operator will re ceive messages for transmission and quote rates for radiograms and Ocean letters. For further informa tion apply to Radio Office on Boat-deck. Letters-Passengers desiring to have these forwarded by the Pilot from Sandy Hook must leave same (fully prepaid) at the Purser's Office within one hour after leaving the Pier. Other letters must be mailed with Swedish stamps and put in the mail boxes. Mail to passengers is delivered on board before the docking at Gothenburg. Those expecting letters should inquire for such and leave their forwarding address at the Purser's office prior to debarkation. Stamps are obtainable from the deck stewards or from the Purser's office. Lights-At 12 p.m. the lights are turned out in the First and Second Class Smoking Rooms and at 11 p.m. in all other Public Rooms. After these hours and up to 7 a.m. Decks and Public Rooms are not accessible to passengers. Restrictions-Second Cabin passengers must not enter First Class Promenade Deck or Saloons, neither may First Class passengers enter sections reserved for Second Cabin. Passengers are restricted to the Class for which their tickets calL Valuables-In the Purser's Office the Company has provided a safe in which Passengers may deposit money or other valuables for safe-keeping. As the Company makes no charge for taking care of such articles during the voyage, no responsibility can be accepted for possible loss or damage however such may arise, but passengers can protect themselves by insurance. The Company is not liable to the pass engers for the loss of valuables kept in the cabins. Exchange of Money-For the convenience of the passengers the Purser is prepared to exchange a' limited amount of Foreign Money and will give due notice when the Exchange will be open. Travelers Checks-are accepted in payment of ac counts, but the Purser does not always carry funds to enable him to cash larger amounts. The Tourist and Information Bureau, which is lo cated in the Vestibule on A-Deck, Port side, will furnish, free of charge, descriptive literature of tourist routes and places of interest in the Scandinavian countries. Railroad tickets, sleeping car and hotel reservations, etc., may also be obtained at the Bureau. Service-While it is our earnest and constant endeavor and desire to satisfy and please our passengers, there may be ins.tances when, owing to misunderstandings, just cause for complaint arises. We wish to impress upon passengers the importance of making such complaints to the Purser, or to the Captain when he makes his daily rounds of inspection. Baggage-Only small steamer trunks of a size that will not inconvenience passengers, and hand baggage, are allowed in the staterooms. All such baggage must be provided with "Stateroom" labels. Other trunks labelled "Wanted" will be placed in the baggage room to which there is access every day 11-12 A.M. and 3-4 P.M. Baggage labelled "Not Wanted" will be placed in ship's hold and will not be accessible during the voyage. Inquiries regarding baggage should be made at Purser's Office. On disembarking passengers are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs shed, otherwise considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forward. ing to destination any baggage not accompanying passengers on the railway. Passengers in Transit may have their heavy baggage forwarded through in bond, without custom ex amination in Sweden. Storage of Baggage-Passengers who desire to have their baggage stored while touring, may arrange therefor through the Baggage Department of the Line in Gothenburg. SWIMMING POOL ON BOARD THE GRIPSHOLM The "Gripsholm" has an up-to-date Aquasanium with swimming pool, steam room and electric light heat cabinets which are at the disposal and convenience of our passengers and for which no charge is made, but which, however, are used at the passengers' own responsibility. The Aquasanium may be reached by the elevator in First Class to F or G-deck or in Second Cabin by the forward stairway in the corridor on D-deck. The services of competent Masseurs and Masseuses are available at nominal charges. Appointments may be made through the Purser's Office. The Baths and Swimming Pool are available as follows: To FIRST CLASS To SECOND CABIN Ladies Gentlemen Ladies I Gentlemen 11:30 a.m.- I 8·9 a.m. 1 p.m. 5:45·6:45 p.m. 10.11:15 a.m. 6:30·7:45 a.m. MIXED BATHING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN FIRST CLASS SECOND CABIN 4-5:30 p.m. II 2:30-3:30 p.m. Bathing suits, which are obligatory only in "mixed" bathing, may be purchased on board at moderate prices. FIRST CLASS PASSENGERS Bartell, Mrs. B. New York Beadelston, Miss Edith New York Brower, Miss Alice K. New York Buck, Dr. Jefferies Baltimore Buck, Mrs. Baltimore Cates, Mr. Louis C. New York Cates, Mrs. New York Cates, MIss Barbara New York Chaplain, Mrs. Arthur Boston Chaplain, Mr. James Boston Cole, Mr. Charles D. N. New York Cole, Mrs. New York Christenson, Miss Eleanor New York Christenson, Miss Jane New York Eisman, Mr. S. J. Cincinnati Eisman, Mrs. Cincinnati Eisman, Mr. John Cincinnati Fast, Mr. Gustave Baltimore Fernstrom, Mr. B. Shanghai Fernstrom, Mrs. Shanghai Fernstrom, Miss Bridget Shanghai Fisher, Miss Mamie Reading Fisher, Mr. J. Wilmer Reading Flynn, Mrs. Anna Murray Troy Hardy, Mr. Charles K., Jr. Worcester Hellwig, Mr. H. New York Heymann, Mr. Seymour E. New York Heymann, Mrs. New York List of First Class ·Passengers-Continued Hintz, Mr. George New York Hintz, Mrs. New York Hintz, Miss Margit New York Jones, Mr. Robcliff C. New York Jones, Mrs. New York Kearney, Mr. Philip J. New York Kessell, Mr. Paul New York Kessell, Mrs. New York Lerch, Mr. John G. New York Lokrantz, Dr. Sven Los Angeles Lundbeck, Mr. G. H., Jr. New York Lundbeck, Mrs. New York McArdle, Mrs. Mary Murray Troy Merlin, Mr. W. B. New York Merlin, Mrs. New York Mickelsen, Mr. Louis H. Racine Montgomery, Mr. William J. Brooklyn Montgomery, Mrs.