House-Boating 
“hostess” on the ways 
for house-boating, and one of the most attrac¬ 
tive is Manhasset Bay on the north shore of 
Long Island, and only an hour’s distance from 
New York City. Here there are several house¬ 
boats and one of the most interesting is the little 
“Hostess.” She is a trim and tidy little ship and 
her outward appearance is most attractive, as 
the dark red sides with white trimmings and 
diamond paned windows over the black hull 
give a very effective color scheme. A blue 
and white striped awning is stretched over 
the after deck, and a touch of bright color 
and action is given by the club flag and 
yacht ensign flying at bow and stern. If the 
owner is at home a hail is sure to he returned 
with an invitation to “come aboard,” and 
a low landing step makes it easy to get from 
the row boat to the after deck. On the 
double Dutch door, which has tiny square 
panes in the upper section, is an old-fash¬ 
ioned brass knocker, and above it is the 
name “Hostess” in brass letters. When 
the door is swung open the first glance into 
the interior brings forth an exclamation of 
surprise and delight, and by a step down¬ 
ward one enters the main cabin or living- 
room. The interior is most attractively 
finished in a simple style by staining the 
beams and wood-work of the walls a dark 
oak color, and covering the panels and wall 
spaces with a dark green burlap. 1 his 
makes a fine background for the marine 
pictures and black and white sketches which 
are used for decoration, and the color is very 
cool and restful after one has 
been outside and felt the glare 
of the sun on the water. The 
room is saved from being too 
dark by a white painted ceiling 
in which the deck beams are 
left exposed to view and the 
panels between them outlined 
by neat mouldings. A large 
rug covers the hardwood floor 
and the furniture is of the 
simple mission style which 
seems very appropriate. On 
one side a wide couch well 
supplied with cushions makes 
a comfortable lounging space, 
and a deep Morris chair also 
seems inviting. In the corner 
some shelves are built in and 
these serve a variety of purposes, the top 
being; used as a sideboard with neat racks for 
glasses in the wall above; the second is well 
filled with pipes, tobacco and things to 
smoke, and the remaining ones are filled 
with books for summer reading and current 
magazines. In the opposite corner is a 
large writing table and above it a couple of 
shelves, one for books and the other for odds 
and ends of china, old brass and a few steins. 
THE GALLEY 
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