House-Boating 
STATE-ROOM, STARBOARD SIDE 
ice box and for stowing away canned goods 
and supplies. A door opens out on the 
forward deck, and when this is opened the 
breezes sweep through the entire boat, so 
that she is always cool and well-ventilated. 
While “Hostess” was planned so that her 
owner could keep bachelor's hall during the 
summer months, the accommodations are 
quite sufficient for a man and wife, or for two 
or three fellows to live very comfortably. 
This was proven when the owner’s sister took 
possession for a couple of weeks and enter¬ 
tained three other college girls most success¬ 
fully. Sleeping accommodations were ar¬ 
ranged by using a couple of folding canvas 
cots in addition to the bed 
and couch in the state-room. 
The little galley, supplemented 
by a chafing dish, was found 
equal to the task of supplying 
food for all hands except on 
very festive occasions when the 
services of the club steward 
ashore were called upon. 
The life afloat offers a never- 
ending variety of sports and 
amusements which are always 
interesting, for one may sail 
day after day without ceasing 
to enjoy it from the very fact 
that the conditions are con¬ 
stantly changing. Swimming 
also must be counted as a part 
of the daily program, and on 
calm days and quiet evenings canoeing may 
be indulged in. A power boat, though 
by no means essential, is a very useful 
member of the house-boat’s auxiliary 
fleet, as it serves as a tender for going 
to and from the shore, can be used for 
getting supplies, and best of all makes 
it possible to go off for all-day picnics 
and excursions. 
In fact it is true, that for those who 
really are fond of the water the house¬ 
boat offers a simply ideal means of taking 
advantage of all the forms of health¬ 
giving enjoyment which this out-of-door 
life can offer. 
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