RMS Scythia Archival Collection

 

 

 

 

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Passenger Lists

 

 

1881-07-16 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Saloon Passenger List for the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 16 July 1881 from Liverpool to New York, Commanded by Captain Murphy. The ship arrived in New York on 26 July 1881. Image of Girl by John A Lowell & Co., Boston, USA. Notable Passengers: Charles W. Boynge, John Stiles Collins, Sir Bache Cunard, William Butler Duncan.

 

 

1888-08-30 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Saloon Passenger List for the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing Thursday, 30 August 1888 from Liverpool to Boston, Commanded by Captain Roberts. Illustration by Waterlow & Sons, Limited, London Wall, London. Publishers: The Edwardes Menu Company Ltd. Notable Passengers Included: James Allen, Judge Walbridge A. Field, James Barney Marsh, Alexander McMillan, John C. Porter, John Codman Ropes.

 

 

1921-08-20 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Saloon and Second Class Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line. The Ship Departed 20 August 1921 from Liverpool to New York via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain W. Prothero.

 

 

1922-08-17 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Saloon and Second Class Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing Thursday, 17 August 1922 from Liverpool to New York via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain W. Prothero. Récapitulation: 201 Saloon, 341 Second Cabin, 276 Third Class, 818 Total Passengers.

 

 

1924-10-04 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Saloon Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 4 October 1924 from Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain F. G. Brown, R.D., R.N.R.

 

 

1925-08-27 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Second Class Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing 27 August 1925 from Liverpool to Boston via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain W. Prothero.

 

 

1929-07-27 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Cabin Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 27 July 1929 from Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

 

 

1929-10-19 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 19 October 1929 from Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown (Cobh) and Galway, Commanded by Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

 

 

1930-04-05 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 5 April 1930 from Liverpool to New York via Belfast, Halifax, and Boston, Commanded by Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R. Récapitulation: 206 Cabin, 173 Tourist Third Cabin, 669 Third Class, 1,048 Total Passengers, 422 Officers and Crew Members, 1,470 Total On Board.

 

 

1930-05-31 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Cabin Passenger List for the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line Departing Saturday, 31 May 1930 from Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown (Cobh) and Galway, Commanded by Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

 

 

1930-09-20 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Tourist Third Cabin Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 20 September 1930 from Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown (Cobh), Commanded by Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

 

 

1931-01-10 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Cabin Class Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 10 January 1931 from Liverpool to New York via Belfast and Halifax, Commanded by Captain G. Gibbons, R.D., R.N.R.

 

 

1935-09-14 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Tourist Passenger List for RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing Saturday, 14 September 1935 from Liverpool to Boston and New York via Cobh, Commanded by Captain G. R. Dolphin, R.D., R.N.R.

 

 

1937-09-25 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Third Class Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing 25 September 1937 from Liverpool to Boston and New York via Dublin and Galway, Commanded by Captain E. Edkin, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

 

 

1953-03-20 RMS Scythia Passenger List

Tourist Class Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line, Departing 20 March 1953 from Southampton to Halifax via Le Havre, Commanded by Captain A. MacKellar, R.D., R.N.R.

 

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Brochures

 

 

Cunard to Liverpool via Cobh (Queenstown) - 1920s

Superb interior photographs of the Cunard steamships Carinthia, Franconia, Laconia, Samaria, and Scythia makes this an excellent brochure from the 1920s. The uniqueness of this booklet is greatly improved by the inclusions of context with photo captions.

 

 

Cunard Tourist Third Cabin Accommodations - 1920s

Tourist Third Cabin replaced the old Third Class on the Cunard Steamships, the refinished accommodations attracted students, professors, young business people, and bargain-hunters filling the cabins left mostly empty from the decline of the immigrant trade. This is a photo journal of the accommodations found in the new Tourist Third Cabin class. Ships Featured: Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Caronia and Carmania, Laconia, Samaria, Scythia, Tuscania, and Lancastria.

 

 

Going Abroad via Cunard and Anchor Lines - 1923

Excellent brochure from 1923 provides numerous photographs, the majority interior views of the many steamships in the fleets of the Cunard and Anchor Lines. Ships covered include Albania, Aquitania, Assyria, Berengaria, Cameronia, Carmania, Caronia, Columbia, Franconia, Laconia, Mauretania, Samaria, Saxonia, Scythia, Tuscania, Tyrrhenia, and "A" Class Ships. Additional features included Cold Buffets, Assorted Staterooms, and a large format Map of "Strange Lands and Foreign Ports Reached by Cunard and Anchor Passenger Services."

 

 

Cunard Line Second Class to Europe - 1927

12-Page brochure covers the Boston to Europe route of the Cunard Line in 1927. Interior photographs help to illustrate the second class accommodations available on the Samaria, Scythia, and Laconia.

 

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Menus

 

 

1930-05-20 RMS Scythia Dinner Menu

Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Dinner Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 20 May 1930 on board the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line featured Poached Sea Bass Capetienne, Roast Turkey Cranberry Sauce, and Vanilla Bavaroise for dessert. Original Owner inserted photograph of the RMS Scythia on cover of Menu.

 

 

1930-09-24 RMS Scythia Breakfast Menu

Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Breakfast Bill of Fare from 24 September 1930 on board the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line featured Broiled Wiltshire, Danish and American Bacon, Bonny Boy Toasted Oats, and Buckwheat Cakes.

 

 

1955-07-21 RMS Scythia Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 21 July 1955 on board the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line featured Contre Filet of Beef, Demi-Glace, Poached Turbot, Hollandaise, and Gateau Au Revoir for dessert.

 

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Immigrant Documents

 

 

1928-10-27 US Immigrant Inspection Cards - RMS Scythia

Inspection Cards used as a landing card and shown on request to a U.S. Immigration Inspector. Norwegian Immigrants Lauri A. Grava and Josua Grava from Haugo made the journey from Liverpool to Boston on board the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line.

 

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Programs

 

 

1922-08-24 Charity Concert Program - RMS Scythia

Benefit Musical Concert onboard the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line to aid various seamen's charities of New York and Liverpool. These concerts were conducted several times during each voyage, with separate performances for each class of passenger.

 

 

1930-09-20 Events Program - RMS Scythia

Social Events and Sports Tournament Program for the Voyage on the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line Beginning 20 September 1930 for Tourist Third Cabin passengers. Events included Deck Games, Horse Racing, Bridge and Whist, Movies, Concerts, Dances, and a children's party.

 

 

1930-09-25 Charity Entertainment Program - RMS Scythia

Variety Show style entertainment program performed for tourist class passengers on the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line in the Tourist class to benefit British and American seamen's institutions that were also listed in the program.

 

 

1931-01-10 Events Program - RMS Scythia

Informative Events Program from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line. It covers a voyage from Liverpool to New York beginning 10 January 1931. Brief explanations of the many Deck Sports were provided to the passengers helps to make this an exceptional program from that era of ocean liner travel.

 

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Route Maps, Track Charts, Abstract of Logs

 

Cunard Cunard Atlantic Track Chart - SS Scythia Passenger List, 27 July 1929. GGA Image ID # 12f9325586. Click to View Larger Image.

 

Abstract of Log of the Cunard RMS Scythia from New York and Boston to Liverpool via Galway and Cobh, 15 May 1930. Commanded by Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R. Average Speed: 16.48 Knots. Length of Passage: Boston Lightship to Margaretta Shoal 6 Days, 9 Hours, 5 Minutes. GGA Image ID # 1ecc60f2e4

 

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Sailing Schedules

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, from 3 August 1922 to 4 November 1922. Ships Included the Carmania, Caronia, Laconia, Samaria, Scythia and Tyrrhenia. RMS Laconia Passenger List, 24 August 1922. GGA Image ID # 1e9b4c4a8c

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York and Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-Boston, from 6 October 1923 to 29 March 1924. Ships Included the Albania, Ausonia, Cameronia, Carmania, Caronia, Franconia, Laconia, Samaria, Scythia, and Tyrrhenia. RMS Samaria Passenger List, 22 October 1923. GGA Image ID # 1f18c82ce2

 

Proposed Sailings, Cunard Line, Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-New York, and Liverpool-Queenstown (Cobh)-Boston, from 8 August 1925 to 6 February 1926. Ships Included the Alaunia, Aurania, Carinthia, Carmania, Franconia, Laconia, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Alaunia Passenger List, 21 August 1925. GGA Image ID # 1dff443705

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool, Cobh (Queenstown)-New York-Boston, from 12 November 1927 to 29 April 1928. Ships Included the Andania, Aurania, Carinthia, Carmania, Caronia, Franconia, Laconia, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Aquitania Passenger List, 26 November 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e119dff3d

 

Sailing Schedule, Liverpool-Canadian Ports, from 11 November 1927 to 9 April 1928. Ships Included the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Ascania, Athenia, Ausonia, Carmania, Lancastria, Letitia, Samaria, Scythia, and Tuscania. RMS Aquitania Passenger List, 26 November 1927. GGA Image ID # 1e11e04456

 

Westbound Sailings of the White Star Line from 6 October 1934 to 2 February 1935. Ships Included the Alaunia, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Carinthia, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Lancastria, Laurentic, Letitia, Majestic, Olympic, Samaria, Scythia, and Transylvania. The Schedule Includes Originating, Calling, and Destination Ports for Each Voyage. RMS Britannic Passenger List, 6 October 1934. GGA Image ID # 1e3159e0ee

 

Eastbound Sailings of the White Star Line from 6 October 1934 to 14 February 1935. Ships Included the Alaunia, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Carinthia, Doric, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Lancastria, Laurentic, Letitia, Majestic, Olympic, Samaria, Scythia, and Transylvania. The Schedule Includes Originating, Calling, and Destination Ports for Each Voyage. RMS Britannic Passenger List, 6 October 1934. GGA Image ID # 1e3178f51a

 

Westbound Sailing Schedule, from Liverpool or Southampton to Boston, New York, Québec, or Montréal via Belfast, Cherbourg, Greenock, Galway, or Le Havre, from 24 July 1924 to 7 October 1924. Ships Included the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Carinthia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Samaria Passenger List, 24 July 1936. GGA Image ID # 1eccbb8952

 

Eastbound Sailing Schedule, from Boston, New York, Québec, or Montréal to Glasgow, Liverpool, London, or Soutampton via Belfast, Cherbourg, Cobh, Galway, Greenock, Le Havre, or Plymouth, from 24 July 1936 to 7 October 1936. Ships Included the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Carinthia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Samaria Passenger List, 24 July 1936. GGA Image ID # 1ecd389488

 

Cunard White Star Westbound Sailing Schedule for September to November 1937. Ships Include the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. GGA Image ID # 1db7e0cf97

 

Cunard White Star Eastbound Sailing Schedule for September to November 1937. Ships Include the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Berengaria, Britannic, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. GGA Image ID # 1db80746e8

 

Westbound Sailing Schedule from 7 June 1939 to 16 August 1939. Ships Included the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Ascania, Athenia, Aquitania, Aurania, Ausonia, Britannic, Carinthia, Franconia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Mauretania, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Aquitania Passenger List, 7 June 1939. GGA Image ID # 1e141a92c5

 

Eastbound Sailing Schedule from 7 June 1939 to 16 August 1939. Ships Included the Alaunia, Andania, Antonia, Aquitania, Ascania, Athenia, Aurania, Ausonia, Britannic, Carinthia, Georgic, Laconia, Letitia, Mauretania, Queen Mary, Samaria, and Scythia. RMS Aquitania Passenger List, 7 June 1939. GGA Image ID # 1e1424c50b

 

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Illustrations and Paintings

 

RMS Scythia at Sea. Shipping Magazine, 25 August 1921. GGA Image ID # 1ecc98b12e

 

The RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line. Length: 620 Feet; Tonnage: 20,000. Going Abroad, 1923. GGA Image ID # 1bc54f423d

 

Painting of the Cunard Line RMS Scythia. RMS Scythia Passenger List, 20 March 1953. GGA Image ID # 172a6e4cb7

 

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Photographs

 

The Scythia Smoke Room. Cunard to Liverpool via Cobh (Queenstown) - 1920s. GGA Image ID # 117b9432d8

 

Garden Lounge on the Scythia. Cunard to Liverpool via Cobh (Queenstown) - 1920s. GGA Image ID # 117bce2170

 

The Scythia Lounge. Cunard to Liverpool via Cobh (Queenstown) - 1920s. GGA Image ID # 117c15a429

 

The Scythia Dining Room. Cunard to Liverpool via Cobh (Queenstown) - 1920s. GGA Image ID # 117d5828d8

 

View of the Scythia Dining Room Directly Under the Domed Ceiling. Cunard to Liverpool via Cobh (Queenstown) - 1920s. GGA Image ID # 117e42e474

 

An Elaborate Cold Buffet in the Scythia Dining Room. Cunard to Liverpool via Cobh (Queenstown) - 1920s. GGA Image ID # 117e58566b

 

A Little Country-House Suite in the Scythia. Cunard to Liverpool via Cobh (Queenstown) - 1920s. GGA Image ID # 117e827228

 

An Oceanfront Promenade on the Scythia. Cunard to Liverpool via Cobh (Queenstown) - 1920s. GGA Image ID # 117eb05a56

 

A Scythia Stateroom. Cunard to Liverpool via Cobh (Queenstown) - 1920s. GGA Image ID # 117edf5536

 

Tourist Third Cabin Verandah Café on the Scythia. Cunard Tourist Third Cabin Accommodations - 1920s. GGA Image ID # 1191b2ef24

 

Tourist Third Cabin Promenade Deck on the Scythia. Cunard Tourist Third Cabin Accommodations - 1920s. GGA Image ID # 1191be1967

 

The Garden Lounge on the Scythia Is a Pleasant Way of Combining the Invigorating Joy of the Out-Of-Doors with the Coziness of a Charming Tearoom. Here, Every Afternoon at Four, You Are Served Tea and Cakes. Going Abroad, 1923. GGA Image ID # 1bc5606f14

 

Dining Becomes a Gracious Art in a Salon as Quietly Charming as the Scythia's Dining Room. The Chef, Too, Knows the Ways of French Delicacies, and There Are Typical American and English Dishes to Quicken One's Palate. Going Abroad, 1923. GGA Image ID # 1bc5e232f2

 

Twin Beds Make This Stateroom as Comfortable as Your Own Room at Home, and the Tasteful Accessories, the Good Prints on the Walls, Add to This Feeling of Charm, on the Scythia, Samaria, and Laconia. Going Abroad, 1923. GGA Image ID # 1bd1661a6f

 

She Wonders How Santa Ever Got Down the Smokestack! This Giant Christmas Tree on the Scythia Was Decorated at Sea by Members of the Crew, Who Decided That Santa Was on the Ocean Just the Same as on the Land. It Was a Magical Tree, Too, for Its Branches Flourished a Present for Every Child, Even Though the Nearest Toy Shop Was a Thousand Miles Away! Second Steward Latoy Is, Appropriately Enough, Master of Ceremonies Here! The Cunarder, December 1923. GGA Image ID # 1eccb2b1e9

 

Second Class Writing Room on the RMS Scythia. Second Class to Europe, 1927. GGA Image ID # 1195e75ca2

 

Second Class Smoking Room on the RMS Scythia. Second Class to Europe, 1927. GGA Image ID # 1195f840d4

 

Promenade for Second Class Passengers on the RMS Scythia. Second Class to Europe, 1927. GGA Image ID # 1196942e13

 

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Deck Plans

 

Second Class Plan of "C" Deck, SS Samaria, SS Scythia, and SS Laconia in the Boston-Queenstown-Liverpool Route. Note: C-90, 92, 94, and 96 are not available on SS Laconia. GGA Image ID # 1197980f1f. Click to View Larger Image.

 

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Back Cover Images

 

Leading British Hotels & Railway Announcements, 1888. Back Cover of a Saloon Class Passenger List from the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line Dated 30 August 1888. GGA Image ID # 15a2565616

 

Back Cover, Cunard RMS Scythia Saloon and Second Class Passenger List - 20 August 1921. GGA Image ID # 122331d953

 

Back Cover, Cunard RMS Scythia Saloon and Second Class Passenger List - 17 August 1922. GGA Image ID # 1223546834.

 

Lyrics for "God Save the King," "America," and "England and America," on the Back Cover, RMS Scythia Concert Program in Aid of the Seamen's Charities of New York and Liverpool, Thursday, 24 August 1922. GGA Image ID # 12a87de4d5

 

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Excerpts from Information for Passengers

 

MEALS will be served in the Saloon at the following times:

• Breakfast from 8 to 10.
• Luncheon 1 to 2 p.m.
• Dinner from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

The Bars will not be open later than 11:30 pm, but it is within the discretion of the Commander to close them during the voyage at any time should he considers this course desirable.

SEATS AT TABLE.—Application may be made at any of the Chief Offices in advance, or to the Second Steward on board the Steamer on day of sailing.

DIVINE SERVICE on Sunday at 10:30 am

CHAIRS AND RUGS may be hired at a cost of 7/6 (or $1.50) each, on application to the Deck Steward. Each Rug is contained in a sealed cardboard box, and bears a serial number worked into the material so that passengers will have no difficulty in identifying their rugs. At the end of each voyage, the rugs which have been in use, are sent to the store and thoroughly cleaned, before being re-issued.

BAGGAGE.—Passengers are recommended to insure their Baggage, as the Company's liability is strictly limited in accordance with Contract Ticket. All enquiries regarding Baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage Master.
Passengers are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs Baggage Room, otherwise considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying passengers on the Railway.

VALUABLES.—The Company is not responsible for theft if valuables or money are kept in the Staterooms. The same should be placed in charge of the Purser for deposit in his safe, and a receipt will be given on the Company’s form. As no charge is made for carriage the Company cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage, however arising, but passengers can protect themselves by insurance.

PAYMENTS.—Passengers should obtain a receipt from the Purser on the Company’s form for any additional Passage Money, Rugs, Chairs, Excess Baggage, Freight, etc., paid on board.

NOTICE.—Passengers are informed that Professional Gamblers are reported as frequently crossing on Atlantic Steamers and are warned to take precautions accordingly.

THE SURGEON is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Commander, for treating any passengers at their request for any illness not originating on board the ship. In the case of sickness contracted on board no charge will be made and medicine will be provided free.

LIBRARIES. — In addition to a library of standard literature “Harrods” Library of up-to-date books is available for the use of passengers.

ARRIVALS AT NEW YORK.—Passengers are landed at the Company's Piers, 53 to 56, North River, Foot of West 14th Street, where railway tickets can be purchased, and baggage checked to any part of the United States and Canada. After landing, passengers should enquire at the desk on the wharf for letters and telegrams.

When any of the Company’s steamers arrive at the Pier after 8:00 pm, passengers have the option of remaining on board overnight and landing after breakfast the following morning.

PUBLIC TELEPHONES.—Telephone service with booths and operator in attendance will be found near the Customs Lines on the New York Wharf.

TAXICABS AND CARRIAGES can be hired at the New York Piers. Instructions should be given to the Purser in advance.

ARRIVALS AT CHERBOURG.—Under normal conditions passengers are landed by tender up to 10:00 pm, but if the ship arrives later, they will disembark after breakfast next morning.

ARRIVALS AT SOUTHAMPTON.—Passengers will be landed up to 8:00 pm If the ship berths later passengers will disembark next morning after breakfast.
A Special Train will be dispatched to London (Waterloo Station) as soon as possible after landing, the journey occupying about 1 3/4 hours.

It is notified for the information of passengers that the Cunard Company employ at Southampton the necessary labor for transfer of baggage from the steamer to the special trains at the ship’s side for London.

Passengers on arrival will find representatives of well-known firms in the shed alongside the steamer, and if their special services are utilized for the handling of baggage they are authorized to charge according to tariff.

ARRIVALS AT LIVERPOOL.—TIME OF LANDING PASSENGERS.—Under normal conditions when any of the Company’s steamers arrive alongside the Liverpool Landing Stage after 8:00 pm it is optional for the passengers to go on shore that night. In the event, however, of their remaining on board, they will be landed after breakfast the following morning either at the Stage or in dock as circumstances permit.

In the same way when the vessel reaches the river but does not come alongside the Stage, to prevent inconvenience and to meet emergencies, any passengers desirous of disembarking will on arrival of the steamer, be landed, with hand baggage only, by tender.

DOGS.—Passengers are notified that dogs cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has previously been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of license must be obtained by direct application to the Department before the dog is taken on board. Dogs are carried at owner’s risk, rate being from £3 upwards, payable to the Purser.

PASSENGERS’ ADDRESSES.—Passengers’ addresses may be left at the Purser’s Office in order that any letters received after passengers have left the ship, may be forwarded.

Passengers may have Mail, Telegrams and Cables sent to the care of any of the Cunard Chief Offices.

Arrangements have been made whereby letters for passengers on board the Company’s steamers at Southampton and Liverpool can be accepted for inclusion in special bags which will be made up for the ship in London and Ports of Departure.

The letters in question, which must be registered and addressed C/o The Commander, Cunard Packet Southampton (or Liverpool), can be posted in any part of the United Kingdom up to the time at which ordinary registered letters to go by the same packets are received.

CUSTOMS.—Tobacco, cigars, etc., wines, spirits and perfumery are subject to duty on being brought into the United Kingdom, and the smallest quantities should be declared to the Customs Authorities. When required, reprints of copyright Books and music will be confiscated.

BERTHING OF PASSENGERS—No alterations can be made except officially through the Purser.

BERTH LADDERS — These may be obtained on application to Steward or Stewardess.

The “SCYTHIA" carries an orchestra of professional musicians, which will play at the undermentioned places and times:

• Second Class Dining Saloon: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
• First Class Dining Saloon: 1:00 pm to 2:10 pm
• Second Class Dining Saloon: 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
• First Class Dining Saloon: 7:10 pm to 8:45 pm
• First Class Drawing Room: 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm  

RECOVERY OF U.S. HEAD TAX

This Tax can be recovered by passengers, if same has been paid, provided they inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York of their intention to leave the United States within sixty days (the time prescribed by U.S. law), and obtain from him Transit Certificate Form 514.

It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the transportation company when completed, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within ninety days of passenger’s arrival in the United States.

Unless this regulation is complied with the Tax cannot be recovered.

WIRELESS TELEGRAPH RATES

VIA BRITISH STATIONS.—For United Kingdom the rate is lOd. per word ; every word in address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional ; all charges must be prepaid.

VIA UNITED STATES STATIONS.—The wireless rate via New York, New London, Newport, R.I., and Bar Harbour is 9d. per word, but through Boston is lOd. per word ; every word in address, text and signature, is counted ; landline charges additional ; all charges must be prepaid.

VIA CANADIAN STATIONS.—The wireless rate via Cape Race, Cape Sable, Sable Island and Barrington Passage is l/OJd. per word, via Montreal, Quebec, Grosse Isle, Three Rivers, Father Point, Cape Bear and Pictou is calculated at 2Jd. per word ; every word in address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional ; all charges must be prepaid.

VIA FRENCH STATIONS.—The wireless rates via Cherbourg, Brest and Ouessant is 8d. per word ; every word in address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional ; all charges must be prepaid.

SHIP TO SHIP.—The General rate on ship to ship messages is 8d. per word, but as Dutch, Belgian and certain other vessels apply a ship tax with a minimum of ten words, the charges on messages to these vessels will be calculated as follows:—English ship tax 4d. per word without minimum; Dutch or Belgian, etc., ship tax 4d. per word, with a minimum of 3s. 4d. Thus for a message of ten words or more the charge is 8d. per word.

Source: RMS Scythia Passenger List - 20 August 1921

MEALS will be served at the following times in the Second Class Dining Saloon:
When 1 sitting:       

• Breakfast: 8 a.m.
• Luncheon: 1 p.m.
• Dinner : 7 p.m.

When 2 sittings:

• Breakfast: 7-30 a.m. and 8-30 n m.
• Luncheon: 12-30 p.m. and 1-30 p.m.
• Dinner: 6-30 p.m. and 7-30 p.m.

The Bars in the Second Class will not be open later than 11 p.m., but it is within the discretion of the Commander to close them during the voyage at any time should he consider this course desirable.

SEATS AT TABLE.—Application may be made at any of the Chief Offices in advance, or to the Chief Second Class Steward on board the Steamer on day of sailing.

DIVINE SERVICE on Sunday at 10-30 a.m.

DECK CHAIRS AND RUGS may be hired at a cost of 6/3 (or $1.50) each, on application to the Deck Steward. Each Rug is contained in a sealed cardboard box, and bears a serial number worked into the material so that passengers will have no difficulty in identifying their rugs. At the end of each voyage, the rugs, which have been in use are sent to the store and thoroughly cleaned, before being re-issued.

THE SURGEON is authorized to make customary charges, subject to the approval of the Commander, for treating any passengers at their request for any illness not originating on board the ship. In the case of sickness contracted on board no charge will be made and medicine will be provided free.

LIBRARIES. In addition to a library of Standard Works, a special selection of up-to-date literature is available for the use of passengers.

BERTH LADDERS.—These may be obtained on application to Steward or Stewardess.

BERTHING OF PASSENGERS.—No alterations can be made except officially through the Purser.

VALUABLES.—The Company is not responsible for theft if valuables or money are kept in the Staterooms. The same should be placed in charge of the Purser for deposit in his safe, and a receipt will be given on the Company’s form. As no charge is made for carriage the Company cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage, however arising, but passengers can protect themselves by insurance

PAYMENTS. — Passengers should obtain a receipt from the Purser on the Company's form for any additional Passage Money, Rugs. Chairs, Excess Baggage, Freight, etc., paid on board.

DOGS.—Passengers are notified that dogs cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has previously been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of license must be obtained by direct application to the Department before the dog is taken on board. Dogs are carried at owner’s risk, rate being from £4 upwards, payable to the Purser.

Special Information for Westbound Passengers.

RETURN ACCOMMODATION. —For the convenience of those passengers who may be returning from the United States to Europe and who have not yet made the necessary arrangements, the Purser will be pleased to radio New York or Boston office for any accommodation required. This will enable passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble in New York.

BAGGAGE.—Westbound passengers proceeding from London to Southampton by special trains will pay to The Southern Railway at Waterloo Station, London, any ocean excess baggage charges due.

Passengers arc recommended to insure their baggage, as the Company's liability is strictly limited in accordance with contract ticket.

All enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage Master.

Passengers are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs Baggage Room, otherwise considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying passengers on the Railway.

REFRESHMENT FACILITIES ON SPECIAL BOAT TRAINS—LONDON TO SOUTHAMPTON.—Arrangements have been made with The Southern Railway for early Saloon trains run from Waterloo to Southampton in connection with Cunard sailings to have breakfast cars attached for the convenience of Saloon passengers. Any passengers wishing to reserve seats in this car should advise either of the Cunard Company's London Offices.

Breakfast baskets will be supplied for Second Class passengers by the Railway Company, and those baskets can be purchased by passengers prior to the departure of the special train from Waterloo or passengers can order them in advance through either of the Cunard Company’s London Offices.

REFRESHMENT FACILITIES ON SPECIAL BOAT TRAINS—LONDON TO LIVERPOOL.—Arrangements have been made with The London Midland & Scottish Railway for special trains run from Buston to Liverpool in connection with Cunard sailings to have breakfast, luncheon or dining car attached.

With regard to special coaches from Buston to Riverside attached to ordinary trains having breakfast, luncheon or dining cars, facility will be given for Cunard passengers to take their meals in these cars.

ARRIVALS AT BOSTON.—Passengers are landed at the Company’s Pier, East Boston, where railway tickets can be purchased, and baggage checked to any part of the United States and Canada. After landing, passengers should enquire at the desk on the wharf for letters and telegrams.

When any of the Company’s steamers arrive at the Pier after 8 p.m., passengers have the option of remaining on board overnight and landing after breakfast the following morning.

There is a taxi-cab agent on the pier by whom a good service at reasonable rates is provided to passengers requiring same. Passengers are recommended to engage their taxis before leaving the pier.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS.— U.S.A. — The following paragraphs from the new United States Tariff Law enumerate the articles which passengers and immigrants can take into the United States free of duty :—

• Paragraph 504.—Books, libraries, usual and reasonable furniture, and similar household effects of persons or families from foreign countries, all the foregoing if actually used abroad by them not less than one year, and not intended for any other person or persons, nor for sale.

• Paragraph 709.—Wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles, and similar personal effects of persons arriving in the United States ; but this exemption shall only include such articles as actually accompany and are in the use of and as are necessary and appropriate for the wear and use of such persons, for the immediate purposes of the journey and present comfort and convenience, and shall not be held to apply to merchandise or articles intended for other persons or for sale : Provided—That in case of residents of the United States returning from abroad, all wearing apparel and other personal effects taken by them out of the United States to foreign countries shall be admitted free of duty without regard to their value, upon their identity being established, under appropriate rules and regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, BUT NO MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN VALUE OF ARTICLES PURCHASED ABROAD BY SUCH RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL BE ADMITTED FREE OF DUTY UPON THEIR RETURN.

• Paragraph 645.—Tools of trade, occupation, and employment, in the actual possession at the time, of persons emigrating to the U-S.A.

FORWARDING OF PASSENGERS. For the convenience of all passengers disembarking at our piers, who are destined to interior points, the Railroad lines out of Boston have representatives on the wharf to meet passengers and arrange to issue railroad tickets to all points in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

These representatives will also arrange to check baggage from our piers through to destination, relieving passengers of the annoyance of having to purchase their tickets at the depot or re-check their baggage. Baggage transfer charges from our piers to rail dépôts or steamship dock must be paid by passengers.

PASSENGERS’ MAIL AND ADDRESSES.—Arrangements have been made whereby letters for passengers on board the Company’s steamers at Southampton and Liverpool can be accepted lor inclusion in special bags, which will be made up for the ship in London and Forts of Departure.

The letters in question, which must be registered and addressed C/o The Commander, Cunard Racket “     " Southampton (or Liverpool) can be posted in any part of the United Kingdom up to the time at which ordinary registered letters to go by the same packets are received.

Passengers’ addresses may be left at the Purser’s Office, in order that any letters received after passengers have left the ship may be forwarded.

Passengers may have Mail, Telegrams and Cables sent to the care of any of the Cunard Chief Offices.

Mail for passengers at Southampton is sent to the steamer by the Pilots f Tender, and letters received later are passed on board as soon as the steamer docks.

TOURIST DEPARTMENT.—A Department is maintained at each of the Cunard Company's American and Canadian Offices, where accurate information and helpful assistance relative to travel in the United States and throughout the world is at the disposal of patrons.

Cruises in season to the West Indies, Pacific Coast, South America, etc.

Special Information for Eastbound Passengers

RETURN ACCOMMODATION. —For the convenience of those passengers who may be returning from Europe to the United States and who have not yet made the necessary arrangements the Purser will be pleased to radio the Company's Head Office at Liverpool for any accommodation required. This will enable passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble in Great Britain or on the Continent.

BAGGAGE.—The Cunard Company at New York will collect from Eastbound passengers any Southern Railway excess rail charges due in connection with journey by special train from Southampton to London.

Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage, as the Company’s liability is strictly limited in accordance with contract ticket.

All enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage Master.

Passengers are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs Baggage Room, otherwise considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying passengers on the Railway.

BAGGAGE BY SPECIAL TRAINS.—The Southern Railway.—Passengers landing at Southampton and proceeding to London by special train can hand their baggage over to The Southern Railway for delivery at passengers' destination on their system, on payment of one shilling per package.

ARRIVALS AT CHERBOURG.—Under normal conditions passengers are landed by tender up to io p.m., but if the ship arrives later they will disembark after breakfast next morning.

In the event of the steamer not being able to land passengers sufficiently early to allow of their reaching Paris before the early hours of the following morning, there is at Cherbourg a comfortable hotel, the Casino, which can accommodate anyone who wishes to stay overnight in Cherbourg and travel to Paris during the daytime. The Purser can arrange reservations by wireless.

Hand-baggage is carried from the steamer to the tender by the stewards. Passengers are informed that from the time their hand-baggage is on the tender, they are solely responsible for it, and they must see that it is passed through the Customs and placed in their carriage on the special train.

All hand-baggage not claimed on the tender or left in the Customs is collected and included with registered baggage for Paris. For these packages there is a charge of Fcs. 25.00 per package, Cherbourg—Paris.

Passengers are advised that the Cunard Company cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by neglect on the part of passengers not claiming their hand-baggage on the tender.

All baggage registered in New York for Cherbourg only if not claimed at the port is forwarded direct to Paris, a charge of Fes. 25.00 per package being made irrespective of size or weight. (Heavy nailed case or bulky packages will be charged as freight.)

TICKETS.—All passengers without rail tickets can obtain them from the Company’s Office in the waiting room at Cherbourg, which they pass through after clearing through Customs.

SPECIAL TRAINS.—Special trains are run in connection with the arrival of steamers. Dining cars are attached to these trains, luncheons and dinners ore served at Fcs. 18.00 per head, exclusive of wines.

RESERVED SEATS.—Passengers wishing to reserve first class seats in advance may, on application to the Purser, book same on board ship, provided they are in possession of first class rail tickets to Paris. There is no charge made for these reservations.

ARRIVALS AT PLYMOUTH.—Passengers are landed at any time of the day unless the steamer anchors after 9 p.m. In this case passengers will be landed at 7 o’clock the following morning, the latter hour to be advanced to 6 a.m. between the period May ist to September 30th.

A special train will be dispatched to London providing the number of passengers warrants same.

Should the numbers not be sufficient for a special train and the steamer anchors before 9 p.m., passengers will be able to connect with the midnight train.

ARRIVALS AT SOUTHAMPTON.—Passengers will be landed up to 8 p.m. If the ship berths later passengers will disembark next morning after breakfast.

A Special Train will be dispatched to London (Waterloo Station) as soon as possible after landing, the journey occupying about 1 ½  hours. Passengers are strongly recommended to purchase their rail tickets between Southampton and London at the Purser’s Office on board, as failure to do this may result in delay and inconvenience to the passenger.

It is notified for the information of passengers that the Cunard Company employ at Southampton the necessary labor for transfer of baggage from the steamer to the special trains at the ship's side for London.

Passengers on arrival will find representatives of well-known firms in the shed alongside the steamer, and if their special services are utilized for the handling of baggage they are authorized to charge according to tariff.

ARRIVALS AT LIVERPOOL. TIME OF LANDING PASSENGERS. — Under normal conditions when any of the Company’s steamers arrive alongside the Liverpool Landing Stage after 7 p.m. it is optional for the passengers to go on shore that night. In the event, however, of their remaining on board, they will be landed after breakfast the following morning either at the Stage or in dock as circumstances permit.

In the same way when the vessel reaches the river but does not come alongside the Stage, to prevent inconvenience and to meet emergencies, any passengers desirous of disembarking will on arrival of the steamer be landed, with hand-baggage only, by tender.

CUSTOMS. — Tobacco, cigars, etc., wines, spirits and perfumery are subject to duty on being brought into the United Kingdom, and the smallest quantities should be declared to the Customs Authorities. When required, reprints of copyright books and music will be confiscated.

AUTOMOBILE TOURS IN GREAT BRITAIN.—The Cunard Company is in a position to arrange for the hire of Automobiles to passengers on arrival of their steamers at Liverpool, Plymouth or Southampton. Programmes of Tours with fixed prices for same can be obtained on application to the Pursers or the Company's Offices.

The Tours outlined cover the most interesting and historic places in Great Britain and offer a most enjoyable trip for persons desirous of seeing more of English rural life than is possible when travelling by rail from town to town.

AUTOMOBILE TOURS ON THE CONTINENT.—The Company’s Offices at Paris, Cherbourg and Hamburg are in a position to make arrangements for the hire of Cars to meet steamers at Hamburg and Cherbourg, and take passengers on long or short Tours, or direct to their destinations.

Pursers will be glad to give passengers particulars of rates of hire and any other information that they may desire.

AEROPLANE RESERVATIONS.—Seats can also be arranged for Aeroplane Services from London or Manchester to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, etc., also from Cherbourg to Paris. Applications should be made to the Purser.

PROFESSIONAL GAMBLERS.—Passengers are informed that Professional Gamblers are reported as frequently crossing on Atlantic Steamers, and are warned to take precautions accordingly.

CUNARD TRAVELLERS’ CHEQUES, payable all over Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the Company. These Cheques are accepted on board steamers in payment of accounts, but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same.

PICTURE POSTCARDS of the steamers can be obtained free of charge on application.

The "SCYTHIA" carries an orchestra of professional musicians, which will play at the undermentioned times and places :

1. Second CIass Lounge: 10-45 a.m. to 11-30 a m. - Alternate Days.
2. Second Class Lounge: 3-45 p.m. to 4-30 p.m. - Alternate Days.

First* Class Lounge or as required for dancing in First or Second Class: 9-00 p.m. to  10-45 p.m.

Recovery of U.S. Head Tax.

This Tax can be recovered by passengers, if same has been paid, provided they inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector on arrival of their intention to leave the United States within sixty days (the time prescribed by U.S. law), and obtain from him Transit Certificate Form 514.

It is also necessary for Transit Certificate Form 514 to be handed to the transportation company when completed, in time to allow same to be placed Indore the Immigration Authorities in Washington within 120 days of passenger’s arrival in the United States.
Unless this regulation is complied with, the Tax cannot be recovered.

Note.—Will passengers who have not paid the Mead Tax in consequence of their holding return tickets or being in transit to points outside of the United States kindly complete Form 514, which they will receive from the Immigration Officials at Boston, and forward same to the Cunard Line, 126, State Street, Boston, as soon as possible after departure from the United States, or hand to the Purser of the Steamer in which they return to the United Kingdom.

Wireless Telegrams and Letters

WIRELESS TELEGRAMS.

• VIA BRITISH STATIONS. —For places in the United Kingdom the inclusive rate is 1 id. per word, for other countries the rate is 10d. per word, plus landline and cable charges, livery word in the address, text and signature is counted ; all charges must be prepaid.

• VIA UNITED STATES STATIONS. —The wireless rate via New York, New Loudon, Newport, R.I., and Boston is 9d. per word, and Bar Harbor, Maine, 10d. per word; every word in the address, text and signature is counted; landline charges additional; all charges must be prepaid.

• VIA CANADIAN STATIONS. —The wireless rate via Cape Race, Cape Sable and Sable Island is 1s. 0 ½ d., and Louisburg 9d. per word, via Montreal, Quebec, Gross Isle, Three Rivers, Father Point, and Fame Point, is calculated at 5d. per word ; every word in address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional ; all charges must be prepaid.

• VIA FRENCH STATIONS. —The wireless rates via Cherbourg, Brest and Ouessant is 8d. per word ; every word in address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional; all charges must be prepaid.

• SHIP TO SHIP.—The general rate on ship to ship messages is 8d. per word, but as Dutch, Belgian and certain other vessels apply a ship tax with a minimum of ten words, the charges on messages to these vessels will be calculated as follows :—English ship tax, 4d. per word, without minimum ; Dutch or Belgian, etc., ship tax, 4d. per word, with a minimum of 3s. 4d. Thus for a message of ten words or more the charge is 8d. per word.

Passengers are requested to see that they obtain a signed receipt showing amount paid for each message handed in for transmission.

WIRELESS LETTERS.

Passengers may send Wireless Letters to their friends from mid-Atlantic. A special charge of 5s. 8d., which includes postage, is made for thirty words ; for each word in excess of this number 1d. will be charged. One hundred words is the maximum allowed in one Wireless Letter.

These letters are sent by wireless to another ship passing in the opposite direction, for moiling by registered post on arrival at the first port of call.

Wireless letters for posting in U.S. must shew in the address the Christian names of the Addressee, or the title Mr., Mrs. or Miss.

Full information regarding rates, etc., can be obtained from either the Wireless or Purser's Office.

Source: RMS Scythia Passenger List - 27 August 1925

MEALS will be served at the following times in the Cabin Dining Saloon:

When 1 sitting:

• Breakfast: 8 a.m.
• Luncheon: 1 p.m.
• Dinner: 7 p.m.

When 2 sittings:

• Breakfast: 7-30 a.m. and 8-30 a.m.
• Luncheon: 12-30 p.m. and 1-30 p.m.
• Dinner: 6-30 p.m. and 7-30 p.m.

The Bars in the Cabin will not be open later than Midnight, but it is within the discretion of the Commander to close them during the voyage at any time should he consider this course desirable.

SEATS AT TABLE. —Application may be made at any of the Chief Offices in advance, or to the Second Steward on board the Steamer on day of sailing.

DIVINE SERVICE on Sunday at 10-30 a.m.

DECK CHAIRS AND RUGS may be hired at a cost of 6/3 (or $1.50) each, on application to the Deck Steward. Each Rug is contained in a sealed cardboard box, and bears a serial number worked into the material so that passengers will have no difficulty in identifying their rugs. At the end of each voyage, the rugs which have been in use are sent to the store and thoroughly cleaned, before being re-issued.

THE SURGEON is authorized to make customary charges for his services, subject to the approval of the Commander, to First Class, Cabin, Second Class and Tourist Third Cabin passengers.

LIBRARIES. — In addition to a library of Standard Works, a special selection of up-to-date literature is available for the use of passengers.

BERTH LADDERS. — These may be obtained on application to Steward or Stewardess.

PORT HOLES. —Passengers should request their Bedroom Stewards to open and close the port holes in the Staterooms, as required.
It is dangerous for passengers to handle these themselves.

BERTHING OF PASSENGERS. —No alterations can be made except officially through the Purser.

BARBER. —The Barber's Shop is situated on "B” Deck.

MONEY EXCHANGE. — As a convenience to passengers the Purser has been authorized to carry funds for Exchange purposes but owing to fluctuations it is not possible to make any fixed rate of Exchange.

VALUABLES. —The Company is not responsible for theft if valuables or money are kept in the Staterooms. The same should be placed in charge of the Purser for deposit in his safe, and a receipt will be given on the Company’s form. As no charge is made for carriage the Company cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage, however arising. Passengers are accordingly advised to protect themselves by insurance.

PAYMENTS. — Passengers should obtain a receipt from the Purser on the Company’s form for any additional Passage Money, Rugs, Chairs. Excess Baggage, Freight, etc., paid on board.

DOGS AND CATS. —Passengers are notified that dogs and cats cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has previously been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of license must be obtained by direct application to the Department before the dog or cat is taken on board. Dogs and cats are carried at owner s risk, rate being from £4 and £1 respectively, payable to the Purser.

SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR WESTBOUND PASSENGERS

RETURN ACCOMMODATION. —For the convenience of those passengers who may be returning from the United States to Europe and who have not yet made the necessary arrangements, the Purser will be pleased to radio New York or Boston office for any accommodation required. This will enable passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble in New York.

BAGGAGE. — Westbound passengers proceeding from London to Southampton by special trains will pay to The Southern Railway at Waterloo Station, London, any ocean excess baggage charges due.

Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage, as the Company’s liability is strictly limited in accordance with contract ticket.

All enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage Master.

Passengers are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs Baggage Room, otherwise considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying passengers on the Railway.

REFRESHMENT FACILITIES ON SPECIAL BOAT TRAINS

• FIRST CLASS PASSENGERS.—Arrangements have been made with the Southern Railway (South Western Section) for early First Class trains from Waterloo to Southampton to connect with Cunard Sailings to have kitchen brakes attached for the convenience of First Class passengers wishing to partake of breakfast, which is served in their compartments, a table being fitted for this purpose, thereby obviating any change of seats. Any passenger wishing to reserve seats in the breakfast portion of the train should advise either of the Cunard Company’s London Offices.

• CABIN, SECOND CLASS, TOURIST THIRD CABIN AND THIRD-CLASS PASSENGERS. —Breakfast baskets will be supplied by the Railway Company at a cost of 3/- each. Application for these baskets should be made through either of the Cunard Company's London Offices.

A tea wagon is also in attendance on the platform prior to departure, where tea and coffee and light refreshments can be obtained.

It should be carefully noted that no kitchen brake is attached to these trains.

REFRESHMENT FACILITIES ON SPECIAL BOAT TRAINS - LONDON TO LIVERPOOL. - Arrangements have been made with The London Midland & Scottish Railway for special trains run from Euston to Liverpool in connection with Cunard sailings to have breakfast, luncheon or dining car attached.

With regard to special coaches from Euston to Riverside attached to ordinary trains having breakfast, luncheon or dining cars, facility will be given for Cunard passengers to take their meals in these cars.

ARRIVALS AT HALIFAX. —Immigration regulations at the port of Halifax will not permit of passengers being examined after dark, that is, after 5-00 p.m. in the winter time and 7-00 p.m. in the summer. Steamers dock at Pier Two, Government Piers, at any hour.
If there are sufficient numbers, a special train is dispatched from alongside the steamer as soon as possible after landing of passengers—for Montreal and West. If there is no special, passengers leave on the regular trains.

Baggage is checked by the passengers when they come off the steamer and loaded by railway officials into baggage cars, free of charge.

CANADIAN CUSTOMS NOTICE TO PASSENGERS

RESIDENTS OF CANADA —Are required to declare to the Customs Officer at Port of Landing in Canada, all articles purchased or obtained abroad whether as gifts or otherwise. Failure to declare goods leaves same liable to seizure.

All goods, whether liable to duty or not, are required to be presented for Customs examination, and passengers are warned when in doubt as to whether or not an article is liable to duty, it should be produced for examination by the Customs Officer.

TOURISTS’ OUTFITS.—“Temporary Admission— Persons visiting Canada for a limited period of time, for health or pleasure, may bring with them such articles of tourists' outfits or sportsmen's equipment as they may require while in Canada for their own use and not for gain or hire, upon reporting same to the Customs Officer at the Canadian frontier port of entry, subject to departmental regulations."

The Customs Officer may require all packages of baggage to be opened for his examination; and responsibility for opening, unpacking and repacking the packages rests with the passenger or his agent.

BRIBERY. — Any person giving, offering or promising any bribe, recompense, reward or tip to an Officer is liable to severe penalties.

THROUGH BAGGAGE. —Passengers en route to destinations outside of Canada may have their checked baggage forwarded " In Bond" to a frontier port under Customs Manifest without examination of same by a Customs Officer.

SAMPLES.—(Such as carried by commercial travelers, are required to be delivered to the Customs Officer for entry purpose, and invoice or statement in detail showing the price— wholesale, of each sample as sold for home consumption, such invoice or statement should be attested to by the traveler.)

SETTLERS’ EFFECTS. — (Free, if actually in use for six months before removal to Canada but are required to be produced upon landing to Customs Officer for examination and entry.)

ARRIVALS AT BOSTON. —Passengers are landed at the Company's Pier, East Boston, where railway tickets can be purchased, and baggage checked to any part of the United States and Canada. After lauding, passengers should enquire at the desk on the wharf for letters and telegrams.

When any of the Company’s steamers arriving after 8 p.m. remain at the pier overnight, passengers have the option of remaining on board and landing after breakfast the following morning.

There is a taxi-cab agent on the pier by whom a good service at reasonable rates is provided to passengers requiring same. Passengers are recommended to engage their taxis before leaving the pier.

ARRIVALS AT NEW YORK. —Passengers are landed at the Company’s Piers, 53 to 56, North River, Foot of West 14th Street, where railway tickets can be purchased, and baggage checked to any part of the United States and Canada. After landing, passengers should enquire at the desk on the wharf for letters and telegrams.

When any of the Company's steamers arrive at the Pier after 8 p.m., passengers have the option of remaining on board overnight and landing after breakfast the following morning.

AIR SERVICE FROM NEW YORK.—Passengers landing at New York and wishing to reach their destinations as quickly as possible, can make use of the Airplane Service operated by the Curtiss Flying Service Inc., Operating Company for the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company Inc., Garden City. New York.

Passengers can be picked up at the dock either by car or by amphibian, taken to the nearest dying field, and from there by air to their destination.

Radiotelegrams reserving machines from the Curtiss Company will be accepted at the Wireless Office without prepayment of charges.

Further particulars including rates can be obtained from the Purser.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS. — U.S.A. — The following paragraphs from the new United States Tariff Law enumerate the articles which passengers and immigrants can take into the United States FREE OF DUTY:

• Paragraph 504.—Books, libraries, usual and reasonable furniture, and similar household effects of persons or families from foreign countries, all the foregoing if actually used abroad by them not less than one year, and not intended for any other person or persons, nor for sale.

• Paragraph 709.—Wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles, and similar personal effects of persons arriving in the United States; but this exemption shall only include such articles as actually accompany and are in the use of and as are necessary and appropriate for the wear and use of such persons, for the immediate purposes of the journey and present comfort and convenience, and shall not be held to apply to merchandise or articles intended for other persons or for sale : Provided—That in case of residents of the United States returning from abroad, all wearing apparel and other personal effects taken by them out of the United States to foreign countries shall be admitted free of duty without regard to their value; upon their identity being established, under appropriate rules and regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, BUT NO MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN VALUE OP ARTICLES PURCHASED ABROAD BY SUCH RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL BE ADMITTED FREE OF DUTY UPON THEIR RETURN.

• Paragraph 645. —Tools of trade, occupation, and employment, in the actual possession at the time, of persons emigrating to the U.S.A.

FORWARDING OF PASSENGERS.—For the convenience of all passengers disembarking at our piers, who are destined to interior points, the Railroad Lines out of New York and Boston have representatives on the wharf to meet passengers and arrange to issue railroad tickets to all points in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. These representatives will also arrange to check baggage from our piers through to destination, relieving passengers of the annoyance of having to purchase their tickets at the depot or re-check their baggage, baggage transfer charges from our piers to rail dépôts or steamship dock must be paid by passengers.

PUBLIC TELEPHONES. —Telephone service with booths and operator in attendance will be found near the Customs Lines on the New York Wharf.

TAXICABS can be hired at the New York Piers. It is suggested to passengers for their own protection that taxicabs of the Yellow Taxi Corporation, which come within our pier gates, afford comfort and protection as regards baggage, etc., and reasonable rates.

PASSENGERS’ MAIL AND ADDRESSES. — Letters for passengers on board the steamers should be addressed c/o The Company's Offices at the Port of Departure or Arrival.

It is important that the name of the Passenger and Steamer should be clearly given.

Passengers' addresses may be left at the Purser’s Office in order that any letters received after passengers have left the ship, may be forwarded.

Passengers may have Mail, Telegrams and Cables sent to the care of any of the Cunard Chief Offices.

CASH ON DELIVERY - PARCELS. —Passengers are requested to note that the Company do not undertake to accept delivery of parcels in Great Britain and Northern Ireland if the value of the contents is to be paid on delivery unless prior arrangements are made with the Company for the amount to be paid.

TOURIST DEPARTMENT. —A Department is maintained at each of the Cunard Company’s American and Canadian Offices, where accurate information and helpful assistance relative to travel in the United States and throughout the world is at the disposal of patrons.

Cruises in season to the West Indies, Pacific Coast, South America, etc.

PULLMAN SLEEPING AND PARLOUR CAR RESERVA- TIONS FOR PASSENGERS ON AMERICAN RAILROADS. —

All Cunard steamers now carry a code book issued by the Radiomarine Corporation of America, which enables passengers desiring to make Pullman Car reservations by radio to send these messages in code direct to the Railroad Terminals at New York and Boston.

Passengers desiring to avail themselves of this service should apply at the Purser's Office. It must be understood, however, that the Company does not accept any responsibility in connection with the reservations, the code book being merely for passengers’ convenience.

Passengers must bear the cost of the messages.

SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR EASTBOUND PASSENGERS

RETURN ACCOMMODATION.—For the convenience of those passengers who may be returning from Europe to the United States and who have not yet made the necessary arrangements the Purser will be pleased to radio the Company's Head Office at Liverpool for any accommodation required. This will enable passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble in Great Britain or on the Continent.

INTERCHANGEABILITY OF RETURN TICKETS. —Tickets issued by the Furness Withy Line are interchangeable with the Cunard Line and vice versa—Passengers will of course require to pay difference in fare (if any).

BAGGAGE. —The Cunard Company at New York will collect from Eastbound passengers any Southern Railway excess rail charges due in connection with journey by special train from Southampton to London.

Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage, as the Company’s liability is strictly limited in accordance with contract ticket.

All enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage Master.

Passengers are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs Baggage Room, otherwise considerable delay and extra charge for 'carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying passengers on the Railway.

Passengers are requested not to carry liquids in their baggage, with a view to avoiding leakage and resultant damage.

BAGGAGE BY SPECIAL TRAINS. —The Southern Railway. —Passengers lauding at Southampton and proceeding to London by special train can hand their baggage over to The Southern Railway for delivery at passengers’ destination on their system, on payment of one shilling per package.

ARRIVALS AT CHERBOURG —Under normal conditions passengers are lauded by tender up to 10 p.m., but if the ship arrives later, they will disembark after breakfast next morning.

In the event of the steamer not being able to land passengers sufficiently early to allow of their reaching Paris before the early hours of the following morning, there is at Cherbourg a comfortable hotel, the Casino, which can accommodate anyone who wishes to stay overnight in Cherbourg and travel to Paris during the daytime. The Purser can arrange reservations by wireless.

Hand-baggage is carried from the steamer to the tender by the stewards. Passengers are informed that from the time their hand-baggage is on the tender, they are solely responsible for it, and they must see that it is passed through the Customs and placed in their carriage on the special train.

All hand-baggage not claimed on the tender or left in the Customs is collected and included with registered baggage for Paris. For these packages there is a charge of Fcs. 40.00 per package, Cherbourg—Paris.

Passengers are advised that the Cunard Company cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by neglect on the part of passengers not claiming their hand-baggage on the tender.

All baggage registered in New York or Montreal for Cherbourg only, if not claimed at that port is forwarded direct to Paris at a charge of Fcs. 40.00 per package.

TICKETS. —All passengers without rail tickets can obtain them from the Company’s Office in the waiting room at Cherbourg, which they pass through after clearing through Customs.

SPECIAL TRAINS. —Special trains are run in connection with the arrival of steamers. Dining cars are attached to these trains, in which luncheons and dinners are served at moderate rates.

RESERVED SEATS. —Passengers wishing to reserve first class seats in advance may, on application to the Purser, book same on board ship, provided they are in possession of first class rail tickets to Paris. There is no charge made for these reservations.

SPECIAL RAIL RATES FOR FRIENDS OF WESTBOUND AND EASTBOUND OCEAN PASSENGERS.—Special cheap return tickets are issued to friends of Westbound and Eastbound ocean passengers wishing to travel from any point in England and Wales co Liverpool, Southampton, Plymouth, Glasgow, Greenock and Cardiff (General), to see off their friends or to meet them on landing. These tickets will be issued at a price approximating to one and a third times the ordinary single fare, the period of availability being five days.

ARRIVALS AT PLYMOUTH. — Passengers from the United States are landed at any time of the day unless the steamer anchors after 9 p.m. In this case passengers will be landed at 7 o'clock the following morning, the latter hour to be advanced to 6 a.m. between the period May 1st to September 30th.

LONDON.—The Great Western Railway will run special trains from Plymouth Docks to London (Paddington Station) when an ordinary express train is not available, for the equivalent of 30 1st class or 50 3rd class fares, immediately passengers are landed, and the baggage examined by the British Customs Authorities. The journey to London occupies four hours.

OTHER PLACES IN GREAT BRITAIN. —Express trains are run from Plymouth to the principal towns in Great Britain, including Bristol, Stratford-on-Avon, Birmingham, Cardiff, Swansea, Chester, Liverpool, York and to Scotland.

The latest Great Western Railway timetables may be obtained from the Purser.

RAILWAY TICKETS. —Passengers are requested to secure their Plymouth-London railway tickets from the Purser before leaving the ship. Tickets for other stations and for various sight-seeing tours can be obtained at the Docks on landing. Particulars of standard tours at inclusive fares can be obtained from the Purser.

RESERVATION OF SEATS. —Accommodation is reserved for each passenger travelling by the special trains to London. Tickets giving the number of the compartment will be distributed to passengers in the Waiting Room at Plymouth Docks.

BAGGAGE. —The Great Western Railway Company allocate a porter to each passenger to deal with baggage. If desired, baggage can be left in charge of Great Western Officials, who will arrange transit and delivery to destination.

In the case of steamers inward bound from Montreal, Plymouth passengers are landed immediately on arrival. If this should take place at an inconvenient hour, arrangements will be made by our Plymouth Office for Hotel accommodation to be reserved for passengers’ use.

ARRIVALS AT SOUTHAMPTON. —Passengers will be landed up to 8 p.m. If the ship berths later passengers will disembark next morning after breakfast.

In connection with the arrivals of the “Berengaria " and "Aquitania " only, a Special Train will be dispatched to London (Waterloo Station) as soon as possible after landing, the journey occupying about 1 ¾ hours. Passengers wishing to travel First Class on the

Special Trains are requested to make early application to the Purser for seats to be reserved, and are strongly recommended to purchase their rail tickets at the Purser's Office on board, as failure to do this may result in delay and inconvenience to the passenger.

It is notified for the information of passengers that the Cunard Company employ at Southampton the necessary labor for transfer of baggage from the steamer to the special trains at the ship’s side for London.

Passengers on arrival will find representatives of well-known firms in the shed alongside the steamer, and if their special services are utilized for the handling of baggage they are authorized to charge according to tariff.

ARRIVALS AT LONDON. —Passengers disembark from New York steamers at King George V. Dock, whilst passengers travelling per Canadian Service disembark at Surrey Commercial Dock. Vessels unable to dock owing to missing the tide, land passengers by tender at Tilbury, a special train being in attendance to convey them to St. Paneras Station (L. M. & S. Rly.), London. Passengers landing at King George V. Dock proceed by special train to Liverpool Street Station. Where Surrey Commercial Dock is the terminal, passengers are conveyed, with their baggage, by Motor Conveyances to a waiting room at 234, Gray’s Inn Road, this location being centrally situated.

ARRIVALS AT LIVERPOOL. TIME OF LANDING PASSENGERS. —Under normal conditions when any of the Company’s steamers arrive alongside the Liverpool Landing Stage after 7 p.m. it is optional for the passengers to go on shore that night. In the event, however, of their remaining on board, they will be landed after breakfast the following morning either at the Stage or in dock as circumstances permit.

In the same way when the vessel reaches the river but does not come alongside the Stage, to prevent inconvenience and to meet emergencies, any passengers desirous of disembarking will on arrival of the steamer be landed, with hand-baggage only, by tender.

CUSTOMS.—The following is a list of the principal articles which are subject to duty on being brought into the United Kingdom, and the smallest quantities should be declared to the Customs Authorities :—Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Wines, Liqueurs, Spirits, Perfumery, Sugar and Goods containing Sugar, Silk and Artificial Silk, Lace and Embroidery, Musical Instruments, Gramophones and Gramophone Records, Clocks, Watches, Cameras, Field and Opera Glasses, etc. Reprints of Copyright Books and Music are subject to confiscation.

AUTOMOBILE TOURS IN GREAT BRITAIN.  The Cunard Company is in a position to arrange for the hire of Automobiles to passengers on arrival of their steamers at Liverpool, Plymouth or Southampton. Programs of Tours with fixed prices for same can be obtained on application to the Pursers or the Company's Offices.

The Tours outlined cover the most interesting and historic places in Great Britain and offer a most enjoyable trip for persons desirous of seeing more of English rural life than is possible when travelling by rail from town to town.

AUTOMOBILE TOURS ON THE CONTINENT. — The Company’s Offices at Paris and Cherbourg are in a position to make arrangements for the hire of Cars to meet steamers at Cherbourg, and take passengers on long or short Tours, or direct to their destinations.

Pursers will be glad to give passengers particulars of rates of hire and any other information that they may desire.

AEROPLANE RESERVATIONS.—Seats can be arranged for Aeroplane Services from London (Croydon) to Paris, Brussels, Cologne, Basle, Zurich, Hamburg, Berlin, etc., in connection with Imperial Airways, and also from Cherbourg to Paris in conjunction with Messrs. Compagnie Aerienne Française.

Application for the above should be made to the Purser., who keeps tariffs, timetables and other information.

PROFESSIONAL GAMBLERS. —Passengers are informed that Professional Gamblers are reported as frequently crossing on Atlantic Steamers and are warned to take precautions accordingly.

LANDING CARDS. —Before leaving the vessel the holder must present this landing card to the Immigration Inspector for endorsement.

CUNARD TRAVELERS’ CHEQUES, payable all over Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the Company. These Cheques are accepted on board steamers in payment of accounts, but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to cash same.

PICTURE POSTCARDS of the steamers can be obtained free of charge on application.

The "SCYTHIA” carries an orchestra of professional musicians, which will play at the
undermentioned times and places:

• 1-10 p.m. to 2-00 p.m.: Cabin Dining Saloon.
• 3-30 p.m. to 4-30 p.m.: Drawing Room.
• 7-10 p.m. to 8-00 p.m.: Cabin Dining Saloon.
• 9-00 p.m. to 10-45 p.m.:  Drawing Room I (Orchestral) or Dancing.

TIME AT SEA

Time on board is marked by bells, the ship's bell being sounded in single and double strokes, viz.:—

Name of Watch: Middle Watch
Number of Bells Struck = Hour
- = 12 Midnight
1 = 12.30 a.m.
2 = 1.00 a.m.
3 = 1.30 a.m.
4 = 2.00 a.m.
5 = 2.30 a.m.
6 = 3.00 a.m.
7 = 3.30 a.m.
8 = 4.00 a.m.

Name of Watch: Morning Watch
Number of Bells Struck = Hour
- = 4.00 a.m.
1 = 4.30 a.m.
2 = 5.00 a.m.
3 = 5.30 a.m.
4 = 6.00 a.m.
5 = 6.30  a.m.
6 = 7.00 a.m.
7 = 7.30 a.m.
8 = 8.00 a.m.

Name of Watch: Forenoon Watch
Number of Bells Struck = Hour
- =  8.00 a.m.
1 = 8.30 a.m.
2 = 9.00 a.m.
3 = 9.30 a.m.
4 = 10.00 a.m.
5 = 10.30 a.m.
6 = 11.00 a.m.
7 = 11.30 a.m.
8 = Noon

Name of Watch: Afternoon Watch
Number of Bells Struck = Hour
- = Noon
1 = 12.30 p.m.
2 = 1.00 p.m.
3 = 1.30 p.m.
4 = 2.00 p.m.
5 = 2.30 p.m.
6 = 3.00 p.m.
7 = 3.30 p.m.
8 = 4.00 p.m.

Name of Watch: First Dog Watch
Number of Bells Struck = Hour
- = 4 p.m.
1 = 4.30 p.m.
2 = 5 p.m.
3 = 5.30 p.m.
4 = 6.00 p.m.

Name of Watch: Second Dog Watch
Number of Bells Struck = Hour
1 = 6.30 p.m.
2 = 7.00 p.m.
3 = 7.30 p.m.
8 = 8.00 p.m.

Name of Watch: First Watch
Number of Bells Struck = Hour
- = 8.00 p.m.
1 = 8.30 p.m.
2 = 9.00 p.m.
3 = 9.30 p.m.
4 = 10.00 p.m.
5 = 10.30 p.m.
6 = 11.00 p.m.
7 = 11.30 p.m.
8 = Midnight

RECOVERY OF U.S. HEAD TAX

In order to facilitate refund of Head Tax paid, passengers should notify at the time of booking that it is their intention to leave the U.S. within 60 days, and apply during the voyage to the Purser of the Westbound steamer for a receipt in respect of the amount in question. Passengers should also obtain from the U.S. Immigration Inspector at the U.S. Port of Landing, Transit Certificate Form 514, which will be issued on stating that it is their intention to leave the United States within 60 days. It is necessary that this form be returned to the Company when completed, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities at Washington within 120 days of passenger’s arrival in the United States.

Passengers returning to Europe on Cunard Line steamers, on presentation of the necessary documents, can obtain refund of Head Tax from the Purser providing they have left the United States within the prescribed period of 60 days. Refund of Head Tax is subject to strict compliance with the above procedure.

Passengers who have not paid Head Tax in consequence of their being in transit to Canada should complete Form 514 which they will receive from the Immigration Officials at the United States Port of Landing, forwarding same to the Company’s Office, 25, Broadway, New York, as soon as possible after departure from the United States.

LONG-DISTANCE WIRELESS SERVICE

This vessel is equipped with special up-to-date Wireless Apparatus which enables passengers to keep in constant touch with their friends or business houses throughout the voyage across the North Atlantic Ocean.

WIRELESS TELEGRAMS

VIA BRITISH COAST STATIONS. —For places in the United Kingdom the inclusive rate is 11d. per word: for other countries the rate is 10d. per word, plus landline and cable charges. Every word in the address, text and signature is counted; all charges must be prepaid.

VIA UNITED STATES COAST STATIONS.—The wireless rate via New York City, New London, Conn., Tuckerton, N.J., East Moriches, L.I., Chatham, and Boston, Mass., is 9d. per word ; every word in the address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional : all charges must be prepaid.

VIA CANADIAN COAST STATIONS. —The wireless rate via Cape Race and Sable Island is 1s. 0 ½ d., and Louisburg 9d. per word, via Montreal, Quebec, Gross Isle. Clarke City, P.Q., St. John, N.B., Grindstone Island. N. Sydney, N.S., Chebacco Head, N.S., Yarmouth, N.S., Belle Isle, Pt. Amour, Father Point, and Fame Point, is calculated at 7d. per word ; every word in address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional ; all charges must be prepaid.

VIA FRENCH COAST STATIONS. —The wireless rate is 8d. per word; every word in address, text and signature is counted; landline charges additional; all charges must be prepaid.

SHIP TO SHIP. —The general rate on ship to ship messages is 8d. per word, but Dutch, Belgian and certain other vessels apply a ship tax with a minimum of ten words. The charges on messages to these vessels will be calculated as follows: English ship tax. 4d. per word, without minimum: Dutch or Belgian, etc., ship tax, 4d. per word, with a minimum of 3s. 4d. Thus for a message of ten words or more the charge is Sd. per word.

WIRELESS LETTERS

Wireless Letters are sent by Radio to Canard and certain other ships passing in an opposite direction for forwarding to their destinations by either ordinary mail, air mail, express delivery, or as Night Letter Telegrams, on arrival at their first port of call.

A special reduced radio charge of 4s- 2d. ($1.00) is made for twenty words ; for each word in excess of this number 1d. will be charged. Forwarding charges additional.

The text of Wireless Letters must be written in plain language, and letters for mailing by registered post at ports in the United States must shew in the address the Christian name of the addressee, or the title, "Mr., Mrs., or Miss.”

Particulars regarding Wireless Communications established or expected will be found posted on the Wireless Notice Board.

Time is saved and greater accuracy is secured by passengers handing in their messages direct to the Wireless or Purser's Office, where full information regarding rates, etc., may be obtained.

Passengers are requested to see that they obtain a signed receipt showing amount paid for each message handed in for transmission.

Source: RMS Scythia Passenger List - 27 July 1929

MEALS will be served at the following times in the Tourist Third Cabin Dining Saloon:

When1 sitting

• Breakfast: 8 a.m.
• Luncheon: 1 p.m.
• Dinner: 7 p.n.

When 2 sittings

• Breakfast: 7-30 a.m. and 8-30 a.m.
• Luncheon: 12-30 p.m. and 1-30 p.m.
• Dinner: 6-30 p.m. and 7-30 p.m.

SEATS AT TABLE.—Application should be made to the Tourist Third Cabin Steward, on day of sailing.

DIVINE SERVICE on Sunday at 10-30 a.m.

BARS in Tourist Third Cabin will not be open later than 11-30 p.m., but it is within the discretion of the Commander to close them during the voyage at any time should he consider this course desirable.

DECK CHAIRS for use on Tourist Third Cabin Decks may be hired at the following charges :—

U.S. SERVICES

• Standard wooden deck chairs 4/2 or $1.
• Canvas chairs and stools 2/6 or 60 cents.

CANADIAN SERVICES

• Standard chairs 3/- or 75 cents.
• Canvas chairs and stools 2/6 or 60 cents.

Application for these should be made to the Tourist Third Cabin Deck Steward.

RUGS are also available for hire at a cost of 2/6 (60 cents). Each Rug is contained in a sealed cardboard box, and bears a serial number worked into the material so that passengers will have no difficulty in identifying their rugs. At the end of each voyage, the rugs which have been in use are sent to the store and thoroughly cleaned, before being re-issued.

THE SURGEON is authorized to make customary charges for his services, subject to the approval of the Commander, to First Class, Cabin, Second Class and Tourist Third Cabin passengers.

LIBRARIES.—An excellent selection of Novels by well- known authors, in addition to a set of travel books, are available for the use of Tourist Third Cabin passengers.

BERTH LADDERS are supplied for the use of Tourist Third Cabin passengers.

PORT HOLES.—Passengers should request their Bedroom Stewards to open and close the port holes in the Staterooms, as required.

It is dangerous for passengers to handle these themselves.

VALUABLES.—The Company is not responsible for theft if valuables or money are kept in the Staterooms. The same should be placed in charge of the Purser for deposit in his safe, and a receipt will be given on the Company’s form. As no charge is made for carriage the Company cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage, however arising. Passengers are accordingly advised to protect themselves by insurance.

PAYMENTS.—Passengers should obtain a receipt from the Purser on the Company’s form for any additional Passage Money. Rugs. Chairs, Excess Baggage, Freight. Wireless Messages, etc., paid on board.

SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR WESTBOUND PASSENGERS.

LANDING CARDS.—Tourist Third Cabin passengers will be handed Landing Cards by the Purser of the steamer prior to disembarkation at New York.

Before leaving the vessel, passengers are called upon to present these Landing Cards to the United States Immigrant Inspector for endorsement.

RETURN ACCOMMODATION.—For the convenience of those passengers who will be returning from the United States and Canada to Europe and who have not made the necessary arrangements, the Purser will be pleased to radio New York or Montreal Office for any accommodation required. This will enable passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble in the United States and Canada.

INTERCHANGEABILITY OF RETURN TICKETS.—Furness Line return passenger tickets are interchangeable on Cunard Line steamers, and similarly Cunard Line return passenger tickets with Furness Line, any difference in rates being adjusted with the Carrying Line.

BAGGAGE. — Westbound passengers proceeding from Loudon to Southampton by special trains will pay to The Southern Railway at Waterloo Station, London, any ocean excess baggage charges due.

All enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage Master.

Passengers are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Pier, otherwise considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying passengers on the Railway.

Baggage wanted on the voyage must be limited in size to 14 inches in height, 2 feet in width, and 3 feet 8 inches in length.

Dangerous articles, such as Fireworks, Matches. Gunpowder, Gasoline. Cartridges. Moving Picture Films, etc., must not on any account be enclosed in baggage.

Baggage Allowance on Atlantic Steamers is on the following scale for Tourist Third Cabin passengers: Free, 15 cubic feet. Excess charge, 2/6 per cubic foot.

INSURANCE OF BAGGAGE. - The Company, while taking every possible care and precaution, strongly recommend passengers to insure their baggage, as in the event of loss or damage the Cunard Company cannot accept any liability beyond the amount specified on steamer tickets.

The Company offers facilities for the insurance of baggage prior to embarkation against loss by sea or land, risk of fire, breakage, theft or pilferage.

BONDING BAGGAGE.—Baggage can be checked In Bond at Landing Port to the principal points in U.S.A. and Canada.

Baggage is subject to Customs inspection at port of landing, and packages should be such that they can be quickly opened.

Careful attention to instructions will facilitate handling of baggage on steamer’s arrival, and thus prevent delay to passenger.

ARRIVALS AT NEW YORK. — Passengers are landed at the Company’s Piers, 53 to 56, North River, foot of West 14th Street, where railway tickets can be purchased, and baggage checked to any part of the United States and Canada. After landing, passengers should enquire at the Mail desk on the wharf for letters and telegrams.

When any of the Company's steamers arrive at the Pier after 8 p.m., passengers have the option of remaining on board overnight and landing after breakfast the following morning.

ARRIVALS AT QUEBEC AND MONTREAL.—Examination of Tourist Third Cabin passengers takes place at Quebec or on board the steamer.

On arrival at Montreal the Customs are in attendance at the Dock, together with Representatives of the Railway Companies, and passengers destined to interior points holding rail orders, exchange such orders for actual Rail tickets, pass the Customs and check their baggage through to destination.

Passengers booked to inland points are transferred in the Transfer Company’s vehicles from the Dock to the Railway Stations.

In the event of the steamer docking at Montreal too late in the evening for passengers to make connections with the night trains, they may remain on board overnight and disembark at 7-00 a.m. next morning.

AIR SERVICE FROM NEW YORK.—Passengers landing at New York and wishing to reach their destinations as quickly as possible can make use of the Airplane Service operated by the Curtiss Flying Service Inc., Operating Company for the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company Inc., Garden City, New York.

Passengers can be picked up at the dock either by car or by amphibian, taken to the nearest flying field, and from there by air to their destination.

Radiotelegrams reserving machines from the Curtiss Company will be accepted at the Wireless Office without prepayment of charges.

Further particulars including rates can be obtained from the Purser.

PUBLIC TELEPHONES.—Telephone service with booths and operator in attendance will be found near the Customs Lines on the New York Wharf and on the Company's Wharfs at Quebec and Montreal.

TAXICABS can be hired at the New York Piers. It is suggested to passengers for their own protection that taxicabs of the Yellow Taxi Corporation, which come within our pier gates, afford comfort and protection as regards baggage, etc., and reasonable rates.

RAIL ROUTING OF PASSENGERS.—For the convenience of all passengers disembarking at our piers in New York, who are destined to interior points, the Railroad Lines out of New York as well as Steamship Lines for Boston, have representatives on the wharf to meet passengers and arrange to issue railroad tickets to all points in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as tickets for Boston, via steamer.

These representatives will also arrange to check baggage from our piers through to destination, relieving passengers of the annoyance of having to purchase their tickets at the depot or re-check their baggage. Baggage transfer charges from our piers to rail dépôts or steamship dock must be paid by passengers.

TOURIST DEPARTMENT.—A Department is maintained at each of the Cunard Company's American and Canadian Offices, where accurate information and helpful assistance relative to travel in the United States, Canada and throughout the world is at the disposal of patrons.

CANADIAN POSTAL RATES.—Letters for delivery to all points in Canada, United States, Mexico, Great Britain and British Guiana, two cents for the first ounce and two cents for each additional ounce ; to all other places in the British Empire, three cents for the first ounce and three cents for each additional ounce. All places not mentioned above, eight cents for the first ounce and four cents for each additional ounce.

Postal Cards to points in Canada, Great Britain and all other places within the Empire, United States and Mexico, two cents each (War Tax included) ; rates to other countries four cents each.

Canadian Newspapers to points in Canada, Great Britain and certain places within the Empire. United States and Mexico, one cent for four ounces.

Printed Matter to points in Canada. United States and Mexico, one cent for two ounces ; rates to other countries, two cents for two ounces.

Literature for the Blind to points in Canada, United States. Mexico and Newfoundland, Free ; rates to all other countries one cent per lb.

Commercial Papers to all countries other than Canada, ten cents for the first ten ounces, two cents for every additional two ounces.

Samples to points in Canada, United States and Mexico, one cent per two ounces ; rates to all other countries, four cents for the first four ounces, two cents every additional two ounces.

Acknowledgment of Receipt of Registered Articles to points in Canada and all other countries, ten cents if requested at the time of posting the article, 20 cents if requested after posting the article.

Special Delivery Letters.—Letters addressed for city delivery in Canada or United States can be put off at Father Point and promptly sent onward as Special Delivery Letters, if prepaid with a Canadian 20c. special delivery stamp, plus ordinary postage.

Special delivery stamps or their equivalent in ordinary postage (the former preferred) can be obtained on board this ship, or from the British Mail Officer, who will board the steamer off Father Point.

RECOVERY OF U.S. HEAD TAX - This Tax can be recovered by passengers, if same has been paid, provided they inform the U.S. Immigration Inspector on arrival at New York of their intention to leave the United States within sixty days (the time prescribed by U.S. law), and obtain from him Refund of Head Tax Certificate (Form 514) without which form no refund of Head Tax will be considered by the U.S. Authorities.

It is necessary for Refund of Head Tax Certificate (Form 514) to be handed to the transportation company when completed, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities in Washington within 120 days of passenger s arrival in the United States.

Unless this regulation is complied with, the Tax cannot be recovered.

Note.—Will passengers who have not paid the Head Tax in consequence of their being in transit to Canada kindly complete Form 514, which they will receive from the Immigration Officials at New York, and forward same to the Cunard Line, 25, Broadway, New York, as soon as possible after departure from the United States, or hand to the Purser of the steamer in which they return to Europe.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS.—U.S.A - The following paragraphs from the new United States Tariff Law enumerate the articles which passengers can take into the United States FREE of duty:

• Paragraph 504.—Books, libraries, usual and reasonable furniture, and similar household effects of persons or families from foreign countries, all the foregoing if actually used abroad by them not less than one year, and not intended for any other person or persons, nor for sale.

• Paragraph 709.—Wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles, and similar personal effects of persons arriving in the United States ; but this exemption shall only include such articles as actually accompany and are in the use of and as are necessary and appropriate for the wear and use of such persons, for the immediate purposes of the journey and present comfort and convenience, and shall not be held to apply to merchandise or articles intended for other persons or for sale : Provided—That in case of residents of the United States returning from abroad, all wearing apparel and other personal effects taken by them out of the United States to foreign’ countries shall be admitted free of duty without regard to their value, upon their identity being established, under appropriate rules and regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury, BUT NO MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN VALUE OF ARTICLES PURCHASED ABROAD BY SUCH RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL BE ADMITTED FREE OF DUTY UPON THEIR RETURN.

CANADIAN CUSTOMS NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.

CANADIAN CUSTOMS’ REQUIREMENTS—The attention of passengers bound for Canada is drawn to the following notice relating to the Canadian Customs’ Requirements at Canadian ports.

RESIDENTS OF CANADA—Are required to declare to the Customs Officer at Port of Landing in Canada, all articles purchased or obtained abroad whether as gifts or otherwise. Failure to declare goods leaves same liable to seizure.

All goods, whether liable to duty or not, are required to be presented for Customs examination, and passengers are warned when in doubt as to whether or not an article is liable to duty, it should be produced for examination by the Customs Officer.

TOURISTS’ OUTFITS. Temporary Admission — Persons visiting Canada for a limited period of time, for health or pleasure, may bring with them such articles of tourists' outfits or sportsmen’s equipment as they may require while in Canada for their own use and not for gain or hire, upon reporting same to the Customs Officer at the Canadian frontier port of entry, subject to departmental regulations.”

The Customs Officer may require all packages of baggage to be opened for his examination ; and responsibility for opening, unpacking and repacking the packages rests with the passenger or his agent.

BRIBERY.— Any person giving, offering or promising any bribe, recompense, reward or tip to an Officer is liable to severe penalties.

THROUGH BAGGAGE.—Passengers en route to destinations outside of Canada may have their checked baggage forwarded " In Bond " to a frontier port under Customs Manifest without examination of same by a Customs Officer.

SAMPLES.—(Such as carried by commercial travelers, are required to be delivered to the Customs Officer for entry purpose, and invoice or statement in detail showing the price- wholesale, of each sample as sold for home consumption, such invoice or statement should be attested to by the traveler.)

SETTLERS’ EFFECTS. — (Free, if actually in use for six months before removal to Canada, but are required to be produced upon lauding to Customs Officer for examination and entry.)

PULLMAN SLEEPING AND PARLOUR CAR RESERVA- TIONS FOR PASSENGERS ON AMERICAN RAILROADS.— All Cunard steamers now carry a code book issued by the Radiomarine Corporation of America, which enables passengers desiring to make Pullman Car reservations by radio to send these messages in code direct to the Railroad Terminals at New York and Boston.

Passengers desiring to avail themselves of this service should apply at the Purser’s Office. It must be understood, however, that the Company does not accept any responsibility in connection with the reservations, the code book being merely for passengers' convenience.

Passengers must bear the cost of the messages.

PROFESSIONAL GAMBLERS.— Passengers are informed that Professional Gamblers are reported as frequently crossing on Atlantic Steamers, and are warned to taie precautions accordingly.

LONG-DISTANCE WIRELESS SERVICE

This vessel is equipped with special up-to-date Wireless Apparatus which enables passengers to keep in constant touch with their friends or business houses throughout the voyage across the North Atlantic Ocean.

WIRELESS TELEGRAMS.

VIA BRITISH COAST STATIONS.—For places in the United Kingdom the inclusive rate is 11d. per word : for other countries the rate is 10d. per word, plus landline and cable charges. Every word in the address, text and signature is counted : all charges must be prepaid.

VIA UNITED STATES COAST STATIONS.—The wireless rate via New York City, New London. Conn., Tuckerton. N.J., East Moriches, L.I., Chatham, and Boston, Mass., is 9d. per word : every word in the address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional : all charges must be prepaid.

VIA CANADIAN COAST STATIONS —The wireless rate via Cape Race and Sable Island is 1s. 0 ½ d., and Louisburg 9d. per word, via Montreal. Quebec, Gross Isle, Clarke City, P.Q., St. John, N.B., Grindstone Island. N. Sydney, N.S., Chebucto Head. N.S., Yarmouth, N.S., Belle Isle, Pt. Amour, Father Point, and Fame Point, is calculated at 7d. per word : every word in address, text and signature is counted : landline charges additional: all charges must be prepaid.

VIA FRENCH COAST STATIONS.—The wireless rate is 8d. per word; every word in address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional ; all charges must be prepaid.

SHIP TO SHIP.—The general rate on ship to ship messages is 8d. per word, but Dutch, Belgian and certain other vessels apply a ship tax with a minimum of ten words. The charges on messages to these vessels will be calculated as follows: English ship tax. 4d. per word, without minimum ; Dutch or Belgian, etc., ship tax, 4d. per word, with a minimum of 3s. 4d- Thus for a message of ten words or more the charge is 8d. per word.

WIRELESS LETTERS.

Wireless Letters are sent by Radio to Cunard and certain other ships passing in an opposite direction for forwarding to their destinations by either ordinary mail, air mail, express delivery, or as Night Letter Telegrams, or. arrival at their first port of call.

A special reduced radio charge of 4s. 2d. ($1.00) is made for twenty words ; for each word in excess of this number id. will be charged. Forwarding charges additional.

The text of Wireless Letters must be written in plain language, and letters for mailing by registered post at ports in the United States must shew in the address the Christian name of the addressee, or the title “Mr., Mrs., or Miss.”

Particulars regarding Wireless Communications established or expected will be found posted on the Wireless Notice Board.

Time is saved and greater accuracy is secured by passengers handln in their messages direct to the Wireless or Purser’s Office, where full information regarding rates, etc., may be obtained.

Passengers are requested to see that they obtain a signed receipt showing amount paid for each message handed in for transmission.

Source: RMS Scythia Passenger List - 19 October 1929

MEALS will be served at the following times in the Tourist Third Cabin Dining Saloon:

When1 sitting

• Breakfast: 8 a.m.
• Luncheon: 1 p.m
• Dinner: 7 p.m.

When 2 sittings

• Breakfast: 7-30 a.m. and 8-30 a.m.
• Luncheon: 12-30 p.m. and 1-30 p.m.
• Dinner: 6-30 p.m. and 7-30 p.m.

SEATS AT TABLE.—Application should be made to the Tourist Third Cabin Steward, on day of sailing. General Information for Passengers

DIVINE SERVICE on Sunday at 10-30 a.m.

DECK CHAIRS AND RUGS may be hired at a cost of 6/3 (or $1.50) each, on application to the Deck Steward. Each Rug is contained in a sealed cardboard box. and bears a serial number worked into the material so that passengers will have no difficulty in identifying their rugs. At the end of each voyage, the rugs which have been in use are sent to the store and thoroughly cleaned, before being re-issued.

THE SURGEON is authorized to make customary charges for his services, subject to the approval of the Commander, to First Class, Cabin. Second Class and Tourist Third Cabin passengers.

LIBRARIES. — In addition to a library of Standard Works, a special selection of up-to-date literature is available for the use of passengers.

BERTHLADDERS. — These may be obtained on application to Steward or Stewardess.

PORT HOLES.—Passengers should request their Bedroom Stewards to open and close the port holes in the Staterooms, as required.

It is dangerous for passengers to handle these themselves.

BERTHING OF PASSENGERS.—No alterations can be made except officially through the Purser.

BARBER.—The Barber’s Shop is situated on ” B” Deck.

MONEY EXCHANGE.—As a convenience to passengers the Purser has been authorized to carry funds for Exchange purposes, but owing to fluctuations it is not possible to make any fixed rate of Exchange.

VALUABLES.—The Company is not responsible for theft if valuables or money are kept in the Staterooms. The same should be placed in charge of the Purser for deposit in his safe, and a receipt will be given on the Company's form. As no charge is made for carriage the Company cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage, however arising. Passengers are accordingly advised to protect themselves by insurance.

PAYMENTS.—Passengers should obtain a receipt from the Purser on the Company's form for any additional Passage Money, Rugs, Chairs, Excess Baggage, Freight, etc., paid on board.

DOGS AND CATS.—Passengers are notified that dogs and cats cannot be landed in Great Britain unless a license has previously been procured from the Board of Agriculture, London. Forms of license must be obtained by direct application to the Department before the dog or cat is taken on board. Dogs and cats are carried at owner’s risk, rate being from £4 and £1 respectively, payable to the Purser.

SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR WESTBOUND PASSEN6ERS

RETURN ACCOMMODATION.—For the convenience of those passengers who may be returning from the United States to Europe and who have not yet made the necessary arrangements, the Purser will be pleased to radio New York or Boston office for any accommodation required. This will enable passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble in New York.

BAGGAGE. — Westbound passengers proceeding from London to Southampton by special trains will pay to The Southern Railway at Waterloo Station, London, any ocean excess baggage charges due.

Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage, as the Company’s liability is strictly limited in accordance with contract ticket.

All enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage Master.

Passengers are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs Baggage Room, otherwise considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying passengers on the Railway,

COLLECTION OF BAGGAGE IN LONDON.—For the convenience of passengers residing in hotels and private residences in London within a radius of two miles of Charing Cross and proceeding to Southampton for embarkation, arrangements have been made for collecting, storing and delivery of baggage direct to the steamer at the following rates : 5s. od. per large package, 2s. 6d. per small package, from London through to New York, which includes the cost of cartage, porterage, rail and steamer charges. An additional charge for storage in London at the rate of 1s. per package, irrespective of size, per month.

Passengers desirous of taking full advantage of this facility should notify the Cunard Line, 26-27, Cockspur Street, London, S.W. I, of the exact number of packages they require to be collected and the complete address of their hotel or private residence.

REFRESHMENT FACUITIES ON SPECIAL BOAT TRAINS

FIRST CLASS PASSENGERS.—Arrangements have been made with the Southern Railway (South Western Section} for early First Class trains from Waterloo to Southampton to connect with Cunard Sailings to have kitchen brakes attached for the convenience of First Class passengers wishing to partake of breakfast, which is served in their compartments, a table being fitted for this purpose, thereby obviating any change of seats.

Any passenger wishing to reserve seats in the breakfast portion of the train should advise either of the Cunard Company’s London Offices.

CABIN, SECOND CLASS, TOURIST THIRD CABIN AND THIRD CLASS PASSENGERS.—Breakfast baskets will be supplied by the Railway Company at a cost of 3/- each Application for these baskets should be made through either of the Cunard Company’s London Offices.

A tea wagon is also in attendance on the platform prior to departure, where tea and coffee and light refreshments can be obtained.

It should be carefully noted that no kitchen brake is attached to these trains.

REFRESHMENT FACILITIES ON SPECIAL BOAT TRAINS—LONDON TO LIVERPOOL. — Arrangements have been made with The London Midland & Scottish Railway for special trains run from Euston to Liverpool in connection with Cunard sailings to have breakfast, luncheon or dining car attached.

With regard to special coaches from Euston to Riverside attached to ordinary trains having breakfast, luncheon or dining cars, facility will be given for Cunard passengers to take their meals in these cars.

ARRIVALS AT HALIFAX.—Immigration regulations at the port of Halifax will not permit of passengers being examined after dark, that is, after 5-00 p.m. in the winter time and 7-00 p m. in the summer. Steamers dock at Pier Two, Government Piers, at any hour.

If there are sufficient numbers, a special train is dispatched from alongside the steamer as soon as possible after landing of passengers—for Montreal and West. If there is no special, passengers leave on the regular trains.

Baggage is checked by the passengers when they come off the steamer and loaded by railway officials into baggage cars, free of charge.

CANADIAN CUSTOMS NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.

RESIDENTS OF CANADA—Are required to declare to the Customs Officer at Port of Landing in Canada, all articles purchased or obtained abroad whether as gifts or otherwise. Failure to declare goods leaves same liable to seizure.

All goods, whether liable to duty or not, are required to be presented for Customs examination, and passengers are warned when in doubt as to whether or not an article is liable to duty, it should be produced for examination by the Customs Officer.

TOURISTS' OUTFITS.—"Temporary Admission— Persons visiting Canada for a limited period of time, for health or pleasure, may bring with them such articles of tourists' outfits or sportsmen’s equipment as they may require while in Canada for their own use and not for gain or hire, upon reporting same to the Customs Officer at the Canadian frontier port of entry, subject to departmental regulations."

The Customs Officer may require all packages of baggage to be opened for his examination ; and responsibility for opening, unpacking and repacking the packages rests with the passenger or his agent.

BRIBERY. — Any person giving, offering or promising any bribe, recompense, reward or tip to an Officer is liable to severe penalties.

THROUGH BAGGAGE.—Passengers en route to destinations outside of Canada may have their checked baggage forwarded " In Bond " to a frontier port under Customs Manifest without examination of same by a Customs Officer.

SAMPLES.—(Such as carried by commercial travelers, are required to be delivered to the Customs Officer for entry purpose, and invoice or statement in detail showing the price— wholesale, of each sample as sold for home consumption, such invoice or statement should be attested to by the traveler.)

SETTLERS’ EFFECTS. — (Free, if actually in use for six months before removal to Canada, but are required to be produced upon landing to Customs Officer for examination and entry.)

PASSENGERS REQUIRING DOMESTIC SERVANTS. —

Any passengers residing in Canada and requiring Domestic Servants, Nursemaids, etc., should get in touch with the Conductress of this steamer or any of our Offices, who will give them full particulars as to the procedure which should be adopted to obtain the necessary help from Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

A list of our Offices and principal Agencies will be found at the back of this list.

ARRIVALS AT BOSTON.—Passengers are landed at the Company’s Pier, East Boston, where railway tickets can be purchased, and baggage checked to any part of the United States and Canada. After landing, passengers should enquire at the desk on the wharf for letters and telegrams.

When any of the Company’s steamers arriving after 8 p.m. remain at the pier overnight, passengers have the option of remaining on board and landing after breakfast the following morning.

There is a taxi-cab agent on the pier by whom a good service at reasonable rates is provided to passengers requiring same. Passengers are recommended to engage their taxis before leaving the pier.

ARRIVALS AT NEW YORK. — Passengers are landed at the Company’s Piers, 53 to 56, North River, Foot of West 14th Street, where railway tickets can be purchased, and baggage checked to any part of the United States and Canada.

After landing, passengers should enquire at the desk on the wharf for letters and telegrams.

When any of the Company’s steamers arrive at the Pier after 8 p.m., passengers have the option of remaining on board overnight and landing after breakfast the following morning.

AIR SERVICE FROM NEW YORK.—Passengers landing at New York and wishing to reach their destinations as quickly as possible, can make use of the Airplane Service operated by the Curtiss Flying Service Inc., Operating Company for the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company Inc. Garden City, New York.

Passengers can be picked up at the dock either by car or by amphibian, taken to the nearest flying field, and from there by air to their destination.

Radiotelegrams reserving machines from the Curtiss Company will be accepted at the Wireless Office without prepayment of charges.

Further particulars including rates can be obtained from the Purser.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS. - U.S.A. — The following paragraphs from the new United States Tariff I.aw enumerate the articles which passengers and immigrants can take into the United States free op duty :—

Paragraph 504.—Books, libraries, usual and reasonable furniture, and similar household effects of persons or families from foreign countries, all the foregoing if actually used abroad by them not less than one year, and not intended for any other person or persons, nor for sale.

Paragraph 709.—Wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment, toilet articles, and similar personal effects of persons arriving in the United States : but this exemption shall only include such articles as actually accompany and are in the use of and as are necessary and appropriate for the wear and use of such persons, for the immediate purposes of the journey and present comfort and convenience, and shall not be held to apply to merchandise or articles intended for other persons or for sale : Provided—That in case of residents of the United States returning from abroad, all wearing apparel and other personal effects taken by them out of the United States to foreign countries shall be admitted free of duty without regard to their value, upon their identity being established, under appropriate rules and regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. BUT NO MORE TUAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN VALUE OF ARTICLES PURCHASED ABROAD BY SUCHRESIDENTS OP THE UNITED STATES SHALL BE ADMITTED FREE OP DUTY UPON THEIR RETURN.

Paragraph 645.—Tools of trade, occupation, and employment, in the actual possession at the time, of persons emigrating to the U.S A.

FORWARDING OF PASSENGERS.  For the convenience of all passengers disembarking at our piers, who are destined to interior points, the Railroad Lines out of New York and Boston have representatives on the wharf to meet passengers and arrange to issue railroad tickets to all points in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

These representatives will also arrange to check baggage from our piers through to destination, relieving passengers of the annoyance of having to purchase their tickets at the depot or re-check their baggage. Baggage transfer charges from our piers to rail dépôts or steamship dock must be paid by passengers.

PUBLIC TELEPHONES.—Telephone service with booths and operator in attendance will be found near the Customs Lines on the New York Wharf.

TAXICABS can be hired at the New York Piers. It is suggested to passengers for their own protection that taxicabs of the Yellow Taxi Corporation, which come within our pier gates, afford comfort and protection as regards baggage, etc., and reasonable rates.

PASSENGERS' MAIL AND ADDRESSES —Letters for passengers on board the steamers should be addressed c/o The Company’s Offices at the Port of Departure or Arrival.

It is important that the name of the Passenger and Steamer should be clearly given.

Passengers’ addresses may be left at the Purser’s Office in order that any letters received after passengers have left the ship may be forwarded.

Passengers may have Mail, Telegrams and Cables sent to the care of any of the Cunard Chief Offices.

CASH ON DELIVERY-  PARCELS.  Passengers are requested to note that the Company do not undertake to accept delivery of parcels in Great Britain and Northern Ireland if the value of the contents is to be paid on delivery unless prior arrangements are made with the Company for the amount to be paid.

TOURIST DEPARTMENT.  A Department is maintained at each of the Cunard Company’s American and Canadian Offices, where accurate information and helpful assistance relative to travel in the United States and throughout the world is at the disposal of patrons.

Cruises in season to the West Indies, Pacific Coast, South America, etc.

PULLMAN SLEEPING AND PARLOUR CAR RESERVA- TIONS FOR PASSENGERS ON AMERICAN RAILROADS.—

All Cunard steamers now carry a code book issued by the Radiomarine Corporation of America, which enables passengers desiring to make Pullman Car reservations by radio to send these messages in code direct to the Railroad Terminals at New York and Boston.

Passengers desiring to avail themselves of this service should apply at the Purser's Office. It must be understood, however, that the Company does not accept any responsibility in connection with the reservations, the code book being merely for passengers’ convenience. Passengers must bear the cost of the messages.

SPECIAL INFORMATION FOR EASTBOUND PASSENGERS.

RETURN ACCOMMODATION.—For the convenience of those passengers who may be returning from Europe to the United States and who have not yet made the necessary arrangements the Purser will be pleased to radio the Company's Head Office at Liverpool for any accommodation required. This will enable passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the steamer and will consequently save them time and trouble in Great Britain or on the Continent.

INTERCHANGEABILITY OF RETURN TICKETS.—Tickets issued by the Furness Withy Line are interchangeable with the Cunard Line and vice versa—Passengers will of course require to pay difference in fare (if any).

BAGGAGE.—The Cunard Company at New York will collect from Eastbound passengers any Southern Railway excess rail charges due in connection with journey by special train from Southampton to London.

Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage, as the Company's liability is strictly limited in accordance with contract ticket.

All enquiries regarding baggage on board ship should be addressed to the Baggage Master.

Passengers arc specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs Baggage Room, otherwise considerable delay and extra charge for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying passengers on the Railway.

Passengers are requested not to carry liquids in their baggage, with a view to avoiding leakage and resultant damage.

BAGGAGE BY SPECIAL TRAINS. —The Southern Railway.—Passengers landing at Southampton and proceeding to London by special train can hand their baggage over to The Southern Railway for delivery at passengers’ destination on their system, on payment of one shilling per package.

ARRIVALS AT CHERBOURG.—In the event of the steamer not being able to land passengers sufficiently early to allow of their reaching Paris before the early hours of the following morning, there is at Cherbourg a comfortable hotel, the Casino, which can accommodate anyone who wishes to stay overnight in Cherbourg and travel to Paris during the daytime. The Purser can arrange reservations by wireless.

Hand-baggage is carried from the steamer to the tender by the stewards. Passengers are informed that from the time their hand-baggage is on the tender, they are solely responsible for it, and they must see that it is passed through the Customs and placed in their carriage on the special train.

All hand-baggage not claimed on the tender or left in the Customs is collected and included with registered baggage for Paris. For these packages there is a charge of Fcs. 40.00 per package, Cherbourg—Paris.

Passengers are advised that the Cunard Company cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused by neglect on the part of passengers not claiming their hand-baggage on the tender.

All baggage registered in New York or Montreal for Cherbourg only, if not claimed at that port is forwarded direct to Paris at a charge of Fcs. 40.00 per package.

TICKETS.—All passengers without rail tickets can obtain them from the Company’s Office in the waiting room at Cherbourg, which they pass through after clearing through Customs.

SPECIAL TRAINS.—Special trains are run in connection with the arrival of steamers. Dining cars are attached to these trains, in which luncheons and dinners are served at moderate rates.

RESERVED SEATS.—Passengers wishing to reserve first class seats in advance may, on application to the Purser, book same on board ship, provided they are in possession of first class rail tickets to Paris. There is no charge made for these reservations.

SPECIAL RAIL RATES FOR FRIENDS OF WESTBOUND AND EASTBOUND OCEAN PASSENGERS.—Special cheap return tickets are issued to friends of Westbound and Eastbound ocean passengers wishing to travel from any point in England and Wales to Liverpool, Southampton. Plymouth Glasgow, Greenock and Cardiff (General), to see off their friends or to meet .them on landing. These tickets will be issued at a price approximating to one and a third times the ordinary single fare, the period of availability being five days.

ARRIVALS AT PLYMOUTH— Passengers from the United States are landed at any time of the day unless the steamer anchors after 9 p.m. In this case passengers will be landed at 7 o'clock the following morning, the latter hour to be advanced to 6 a.in. between the period May 1st to September 30th.

LONDON.—The Great Western Railway will run special trains from Plymouth Docks to London (Paddington Station) when an ordinary express train is not available, for the equivalent of 30 1st class or 50 3rd class fares, immediately passengers are landed, and the baggage examined by the British Customs Authorities. The journey to London occupies four hours.

OTHER PLACES IN GREAT BRITAIN.—Express trains are run from Plymouth to the principal towns in Great Britain, including Bristol, Stratford-on-Avon, Birmingham, Cardiff, Swansea, Chester, Liverpool, York, and to Scotland.

The latest Great Western Railway time-tables may be obtained from the Purser.

RAILWAY TICKETS.—Passengers are requested to secure their Plymouth-London railway tickets from the Purser before leaving the ship. Tickets for other stations and for various sight-seeing tours can be obtained at the Docks on landing. Particulars of standard tours at inclusive fares can be obtained from the Purser.

RESERVATION OF SEATS.—Accommodation is reserved for each passenger travelling First Class by the special trains to London. Tickets giving the number of the compartment will be distributed in the Waiting Room at Plymouth Docks.

BAGGAGE.—The Great Western’ Railway Company allocate a porter to each passenger to deal with baggage. If desired, baggage can be left in charge of Great Western Officials, who will arrange transit and delivery to destination.

In the case of steamers inward bound from Montreal, Plymouth passengers are landed immediately on arrival. If this should take place at an inconvenient hour, arrangements will be made by our Plymouth Office for Hotel accommodation to be reserved for passengers’ use.

ARRIVALS AT SOUTHAMPTON.—Passengers will be landed up to 8 p.m. If the ship berths later passengers will disembark next morning after breakfast.

In connection with the arrivals of the “Berengaria” and “Aquitania" only, a Special Train will be dispatched to London (Waterloo Station) as soon as possible after landing, the journey occupying about 1 ¾ hours. Passengers wishing to travel First Class on the Special Trains are requested to make early application to the Purser for seats to be reserved, and are strongly recommended.to purchase their rail tickets at the Purser’s Office on board, as failure to do this may result in delay and inconvenience to the passenger.

It is notified for the information of passengers that the Cunard Company employ at Southampton the necessary labor for transfer of baggage from the steamer to the special trains at the ship's side for London.

Passengers on arrival will find representatives of well-known firms in the shed alongside the steamer, and if their special services are utilized for the handling of baggage they are authorized to charge according to tariff.

ARRIVALS AT LONDON.—Passengers disembark from New York steamers at King George V. Dock, whilst passengers travelling per Canadian Service disembark at Surrey Commercial Dock. Vessels unable to dock owing to missing the tide, land passengers by tender at Tilbury, a special train being in attendance to convey them to St. Paneras Station (L. M. & S. Rly.), London. Passengers landing at King George V. Dock proceed by special train to Liverpool Street Station. Where Surrey Commercial Dock is the terminal, passengers are conveyed, with their baggage, by Motor Conveyances to a waiting room at 234, Gray’s Inn Road, this location being centrally situated.

ARRIVALS AT LIVERPOOL. TIME OF LANDING PASSENGERS. — Under normal conditions when any of the Company’s steamers arrive alongside the Liverpool Landing Stage after 7 p.m. it is optional for the passengers to go on shore that night. In the event, however, of their remaining on board, they will be landed after breakfast the following morning either at the Stage or in dock as circumstances permit.

In the same way when the vessel reaches the river but does not come alongside the Stage, to prevent inconvenience and to meet emergencies, any passengers desirous of disembarking will on arrival of the steamer be landed, with hand-baggage only, by tender.

CUSTOMS.—The following is a list of the principal articles which are subject to duty on being brought into the United Kingdom, and the smallest quantities should be declared to the Customs Authorities :—Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Wines. Liqueurs, Spirits, Perfumery, Sugar and Goods containing Sugar, Silk and Artificial Silk, Lace and Embroidery, Musical Instruments, Gramophones and Gramophone Records, Clocks, Watches, Cameras, Field and Opera Glasses, etc. Reprints of Copyright Books and Music are subject to confiscation.

AUTOMOBILE TOURS IN GREAT BRITAIN. — The Cunard Company is in a position to arrange for the hire of Automobiles to ’ passengers on arrival of their steamers at Liverpool. London, Queenstown, Plymouth or Southampton. Programmes of Tours with fixed prices for same can be obtained on application to the Pursers or the Company’s Offices.

The Tours outlined cover the most interesting and historic places in Great Britain and offer a most enjoyable trip for persons desirous of seeing more of English rural life than is possible when travelling by rail from town to town.

AUTOMOBILE TOURS ON THE CONTINENT. — The Company's Offices at Paris and Cherbourg are in a position to make arrangements for the hire of Cars to meet steamers at Cherbourg and Havre, and take passengers on long or short Tours, or direct to their destinations.

Pursers will be glad to give passengers particulars of rates of hire and any other information that they may desire.

AEROPLANE RESERVATIONS.—Seats can be arranged for Aeroplane Services from London (Croydon) to Paris, Brussels. Cologne, Basle. Zurich, Hamburg, Berlin, etc., in connection with Imperial Airways, and also from Cherbourg to Paris in conjunction with Messrs. Compagnie Aérienne Française.

Application for the above should be made to the Purser, who keeps tariffs, time tables and other information.

PROFESSIONAL GAMBLERS.—Passengers are informed that Professional Gamblers are reported as frequently crossing on Atlantic Steamers, and are warned to take precautions accordingly.

LANDING CARDS.—Before leaving the vessel the holder must present this landing card to the Immigration Inspector for endorsement.

CUNARD TRAVELLERS’ CHEQUES, payable all over Europe, can be purchased at all the principal offices of the Company. These Cheques are accepted on board steamers in payment of accounts, but the Pursers do not carry funds to enable them to Cash same.

PICTURE POSTCARDS of the steamers can be obtained free of charge on application. The "SCYTHIA" carries an orchestra of professional musicians, which will play at the
undermentioned times and places:

• 1-10 p.m. to 2-00 p.m. Cabin Dining Saloon.
• 3-30 p.m. to 4-30 p.m. Drawing Room.
• 7-10 p.m. to 8-00 p.m. Cabin Dining Saloon.
• 9-00 p.m. to 10-45 p.m. - Drawing Room (Orchestral) or Dancing.

RECOVERY OF U.S. HEAD TAX.

In order to facilitate refund of Head Tax paid, passengers should notify at the time of booking that it is their intention to leave the U.S. within 60 days, and apply during the voyage to the Purser of the Westbound steamer for a receipt in respect of the amount in question. Passengers should also obtain from the U.S. Immigration Inspector at the U.S. Port of Lauding. Transit Certificate Form 514, which will be issued on stating that it is their intention to leave the United States within 60 days. It is necessary that this form be returned to the Company when completed, in time to allow same to be placed before the Immigration Authorities at Washington within 120 days of passenger’s arrival in the United States.

Passengers returning to Europe on Cunard Line steamers, on presentation of the necessary documents, can obtain refund of Head Tax from the Purser providing they have left the United States within the prescribed period of 60 days. Refund of Head Tax is subject to strict compliance with the above procedure.

LONG-DISTANCE WIRELESS SERVICE

This vessel is equipped with special up-to-date Wireless Apparatus which enables passengers to keep in constant Touch with their friends or business houses throughout the voyage across the North Atlantic Ocean.

WIRELESS TELEGRAMS

VIA BRITISHCOAST STATIONS.—For Places in the United Kingdom the inclusive rate is 11d. per word; for other countries the rate is 10d. per word, plus landline and cable charges. Every word in the address, text and signature is counted ; all charges must be prepaid.

VIA UNITED STATES COAST STATIONS.—The wireless rate via New York City, New Loudon, Conn., Tuckerton, N.J., East Moriches, L.L, Chatham, and Boston, Mass., is 9d. per word ; every word in the address, text and signature is counted : landline charges additional ; all charges must be prepaid.

VIA CANADIAN COAST STATIONS.—The wireless rate via Cape Race and Sable Island is 1s. 0 ½ d., and Louisburg 9d. per word, via Montreal, Quebec, Gross Isle, Clarke City. P.Q., St. John, N.B., Grindstone Island, N. Sydney, N.S., Chebucto Head, N.S., Yarmouth, N.S., Belle Isle, Pt. Amour, Father Point, and Fame Point, is calculated at 7d. per word ; every word in address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional ; all charges must be prepaid.

VIA FRENCHCOAST STATIONS.—The wireless rate is 8d. per word ; every word in address, text and signature is counted ; landline charges additional ; all charges must be prepaid.

SHIP TO SHIP.—The general rate on ship to ship messages is 8d. per word, but Dutch, Belgian and certain other vessels apply a ship tax with a minimum of ten words. The charges on messages to these vessels will be calculated as follows : English ship tax, 4d. per word, without minimum ; Dutch or Belgian, etc., ship tax, 4d. per word, with a minimum of 3s. 4d. Thus for a message of ten words or more the charge is 8d. per word.

WIRELESS LETTERS

Wireless Letters are sent by Radio to Cunard and certain other ships passing in an opposite direction for forwarding to their destinations by either ordinary mail, air mail, express delivery, or as Night Letter Telegrams, on arrival at their first port of call. A special reduced radio charge of 4s. 2d. ($1.00) is made for twenty words : for each word in excess of this number Id. will be charged. Forwarding charges additional.

The text of Wireless Letters must be written in plain language, and letters for mailing by registered post at ports in the United States must shew in the address the Christian name of the addressee, or the title, • Mr., Mrs., or Miss.”

Particulars regarding Wireless Communications established or expected will be found posted on the Wireless Notice Board.

Time is saved and greater accuracy is secured by passengers handing in their messages direct to the Wireless or Purser’s Office, where full information regarding rates, etc., may be obtained.

Passengers are requested to see that they obtain a signed receipt showing amount paid for each message handed in for transmission.

Source: RMS Scythia Passenger List - 5 April 1930

Meals will be served as follows :--

When One Sitting

• Breakfast from 8:00 am
• Luncheon 1:00 pm
• Dinner 7:00 pm

When Two Sittings

• Breakfast from 8:00 am and 9:00 am
• Luncheon 12:15 pm and 1:30 pm
• Dinner 6:30 pm and 7:45 pm

Morning Soup and Afternoon Tea will be served on Deck and in the Public Rooms at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm respectively.

Automobiles. In order to facilitate Customs Clearance uncrated automobiles must be included on the U.S. Declaration Form.

Baggage. Questions relating to Baggage should be referred to the Purser or Ship's Baggage Master.

Each package should bear initial label of surname to facilitate correct grouping in Customs Shed, also label with owner's name and address. On arrival baggage will be grouped alphabetically in Customs' Shed. Passengers are requested to attend personally at Customs examination.

It is for Passengers themselves to see that all their baggage is passed by the Customs Authorities on landing, and they are specially requested to claim their baggage before leaving the Customs Shed, otherwise considerable delay and extra charges for carriage will be incurred in forwarding to destination any baggage not accompanying Passengers on the railway.

Baggage Insurance. Passengers are recommended to insure their baggage as the Company's liability is strictly limited in accordance with the terms of the passage contract. Baggage Insurance carrying world-wide cover can be arranged through the Purser's office.

Baggage in Bond. Passengers en route to destinations outside the U.S.A. or Canada may have their checked baggage forwarded " In Bond " to a frontier point under Customs Manifest without examination of the contents by a Customs Officer at port of disembarkation. The Purser or Baggage Master will be pleased to supply information.

Barber and Hair Dresser. The ship carries a well-equipped Barber's Shop and competent Hairdresser.

Catering. Passengers are invited to advise the Tourist Steward of their preference in the matter of diet and cooking and they can be assured of every attention being given to their wishes. Cooks of various nationalities are included in the kitchen personnel.

Cuisine. Nous demandons aux passagers de bien vouloir faire connaitre au Tourist Steward leur preference comme cuisine ou regime : la plus grande attention sera apportee a leur donner satisfaction. Le personnel des cuisines comprend des Chefs de diverses nationalites.

Cheques. Passengers are respectfully advised that the Purser cannot accept private cheques.

Changes in Accommodation. The Purser alone is authorized to make changes in accommodation and may only do so on payment of any difference in fare which may be requIred according to Company's tariffs.

Checking Baggage On Arrival at New York. Facilities are now available whereby Passengers may arrange with the Baggage Master for the transfer of their baggage from the Company's Pier in New York to any point in Greater Now York, Jersey City and Hoboken, including railroad terminals, hotels, residences, express Companies or Warehouses.

Passengers are thus relieved of this detail after disembarking. Please apply at the Purser's office for rates and further information regarding this service.

Customs Examination. All articles liable to Custom Duty must be declared. Any passenger who is in doubt should see the Purser or Baggage Master who will provide the latest information available.

U.S. Customs. All Passengers are required to make a declaration of personal baggage for the U.S. Customs Authorities at the port of landing. Blank declaration forms are obtainable from the Purser.

Returning Residents must declare all articles acquired abroad but wearing apparel and personal effects taken overseas from the U.S. in the first case are entitled to be passed free of duty upon return.

An exemption of $100.00 worth of purchases is allowed each returning resident, subject to certain conditions which will be detailed by the Customs Officer. Visitors may take in free of duty wearing apparel and personal effects not intended for sale, but must declare all articles not included in this category.

Severe penalties are imposed upon persons who make false declarations as to value, ownership or use of articles or who attempt to bribe or recompense a Customs Officer.

Deck Chairs, Cushions and Rugs are available for hire and can be obtained through the Deck Steward at a price of five shillings each article.

(Each rug is contained in a sealed envelope and bears a serial number worked into the material, thus enabling Passengers to identify their own rugs).

Divine Service is held each Sunday at 11:00 am in one of the Public Rooms.

There are frequent celebrations of Mass, according to the Roman Catholic Rite, fully equipped altars being available and facilities being placed at the disposal of Priests traveling in the ship.

Dogs. Passengers are notified that dogs should be handed over to the care of the live-stock attendant and that they are not allowed in Public Rooms or on the Passenger Decks.

Fire Precautions. Passengers are earnestly requested to exercise care in disposing of cigar and cigarette ends and matches, and to make use of the receptacles provided for the purpose in the different parts of the ship. Serious consequences can arise from carelessness in this respect. Throwing lighted cigarettes, etc., overboard should also be avoided.

Fire and Lifeboat Stations. Passengers are earnestly requested to acquaint themselves with the notice in the staterooms regarding lifeboat and fire stations.

Importation of Liquor. A considerable quantity of liquor imported in the baggage of Passengers is purchased in bond " at a price below the regular market value of the country of purchase, and for that reason attention is called to the fact by the Collector, U.S. Customs Service, that the above market value must be ascertained and declared by the passenger instead of the price actually paid.

Landing Arrangements. The Purser will furnish Passengers with a small card, detailing the landing arrangements, before arrival.

Landing Cards. It is necessary that Passengers present their Landing Cards, together with Passports to the Immigration Inspector for endorsement before leaving the ship.

Library. The ship has a fully equipped library and Passengers are invited to borrow the volumes—no charge will be made.

Mail. Passengers are requested to enquire for mail at the Purser's office. Letters for despatch should be handed to the Librarian who holds supplies of stamps.

Exchange of Money. For the convenience of Passengers the Purser is able to exchange a limited amount of English, American and Canadian money at rates which will be advised on application.

Payments. Passengers should obtain a receipt from the Purser on the Company's form for any payments made on board for additional Passage Money, Rugs, Chairs, Excess Baggage Freight, etc.

Portholes. As it is dangerous for Passengers to handle the ports they are requested to ask the Bedroom Steward to open and close the ports in the staterooms as may be desired.

Professional Gamblers are reported as frequently traveling on Atlantic steamers and Passengers are warned to take precautions accordingly.

Return Accommodation. For the convenience of those Passengers who may be returning from Canada or the United States to Europe and who have not yet made the necessary arrangements the Purser will be pleased to radio for any accommodation required. This will enable Passengers to complete their arrangements before leaving the ship and will consequently save them time and trouble in America.

Special Notice for Round Trip Passengers. Passengers holding return tickets who are undecided about their United States and Canadian addresses should advise same to our nearest office in United States or Canada as soon as possible. If this is done by letter, please mention return sailing and accommodation reserved.

All Passengers holding return tickets are requested to communicate with our nearest office at least a week in advance of their sailing from United States or Canada, so that necessary formalities may be arranged in connection with their return passage.

If for any reason the holder of a return ticket is unable to travel by the sailing shown thereon immediate advice should be given to the nearest Company's Office, so that any accommodation held can be released and other reservation made.

Rotarians traveling by this ship are invited to inspect the Rotary Register at the Purser's office and subscribe their names. The Purser will be glad, providing circumstances permit, to arrange an informal Rotary Luncheon during the voyage.

The Surgeon is authorized to make customary charges for his services, subject to the approval of the Captain.

A Registered Nurse is on board, whose services are available as necessary under the direction of the ship's Surgeon.

Travel Information. The Purser's office is at the disposal of Passengers for furnishing detailed information concerning steamer, rail or air connections and arrangements can be made for tickets and reservations to be obtained.

Upper Berths. Passengers occupying upper berths can obtain steps for getting in or out of same on applying to the Steward or Stewardess.

Valeting Service. A Clothes pressing room, in charge of an expert attendant, is provided and work of this kind will be carried out for Passengers at the listed charges.

Valuables. In their own interests Passengers are advised not to leave articles of jewellery and other valuables lying about. Articles not required for frequent wear may be deposited with the Purser and will be placed in an envelope sealed in the presence of the passenger for custody in the ship's safe. A receipt will be given but no liability as to contents can be accepted.

Passengers are advised to protect themselves by insurance, which can be arranged on board on application to the Purser.

Wireless and Cable Messages. Information and rates will be supplied by the Wireless Office.

Source: RMS Scythia Passenger List - 14 September 1935

TAXI-CABS

Taxicabs are no longer permitted by the New York City Authorities to enter any City pier properties for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers or baggage. The taxicab facilities heretofore provided on arrival day inside the pier arc, therefore, no longer available. Passengers desiring taxicabs upon arrival at New York are now required to go outside the pier and mako their own transportation arrangements with taxicabs.

Passengers are warned against using the services of unauthorized porters and baggage transfer men outside the pier gates in New York. Reliable baggage transfer men are available inside the piers. Authorized porters wear “ Cunard White Star ” blouses which are numbered.

Passengers’ Mail Inward and Outward Steamers

Passengers expecting urgent letters or telegrams should notify the Purser’s Office. For the convenience of passengers, telegrams and postal matter are received aboard and distributed but without any responsibility whatsoever on the part of Cunard White Star Limited for non-delivery, mis-delivery or delay.

It will assist the system of delivery if letters are endorsed prominently in the top left-hand corner “ Passengers’ Mail '* and addressed care of Cunard White Star at port of departure or arrival and also bear the following particulars :—

• Name of passenger (in full).
• Class of Travel (Inward or Outward)
• Passenger per (Name of Ship).
• Date of departure or arrival.

Accommodation Addresses. When it is desired to use any of the Company’s Offices as accommodation addresses, it is essential that the envelopes be endorsed prominently in the top left-hand comer “ Passengers’ Mail, to await instructions ” and be addressed care of the appropriate Cunard White Star Office or Agency.

Source: RMS Scythia Passenger List - 25 September 1937

 

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The Last Word in Cunarders - 1921

The New Cunarder RMS Scythia. GGA Image ID # 141c0dd806

This ship is the first of a new class of passenger liners which will presently be a not uncommon sight upon our seas

The Scythia, now sailing on her maiden voyage, has been designated “The Ship of the Future”

Making her maiden trip across the Atlantic at moderate speed in order to get her machinery into easy working order, the new Canard liner “Scythia,” the last word in shipbuilding, is nearing the port of New York, having sailed from Liverpool on August 20. She is scheduled to leave New York Tuesday, September 6, on her return trip to Liverpool.

The “Scythia” was built at the famous yard of Vickers, Ltd., Barrow, and is as graceful and staunch as her many famous elder sisters. She has been described as the “Ship of the future,” a model for all ships to pattern after, for there is small chance of improving upon her seeming perfection and is one of the first passenger vessels to have been designed and built to burn oil fuel, the many advantages of which have been emphasized by the actual performances of the “Aquitania.”

She is the first great liner to possess propelling machinery of the double-reduction geared turbine type. The auxiliary machinery of the “Scythia” and the steering gear, too, provide a further departure from any previous practice.

These new features effect each, a definite improvement in the comfort or convenience of the passenger, or in the extensiveness of the accommodation, and place the “Scythia” In the very forefront of the great passenger vessels of the world.

Not only does the “Scythia” lead the way in constructional and engineering improvements, but her passenger accommodation la such that she can lay claim to being one of the most up-to-date liners afloat.

The First Class Dining Hall is Delightful because it is Roomy, Light, and Most Tastefully Decorated. GGA Image ID # 141c20d183

The variety and spaciousness ot public rooms and staterooms depend very largely upon the size of the ship, and In this respect the “Scythia” with her 21,000 gross tonnage, 600 feet length, 73 1/2 feet beam and 46 feet depth has space sufficient to provide unusually extensive accommodation for some 2,2000 passengers.

Not only the 350 saloon and the 350 second class passengers will find that the “floating hotel” comparison has been maintained and developed, but third class passengers, especially, will appreciate the careful and complete provision that has been made for their needs.

New features are continually being introduced into the modern liner which all tend to increase the comfort of the passenger. One of these is the garden lounge. In the "Scythia's” saloon passenger accommodation there are two garden lounges, one situated on the port and the other on the starboard side of the “A” or upper promenade deck.

Here passengers may enjoy the sun and the sea air amidst surroundings typical of an old English garden, fitted with many comfortable rest-inviting wicker chairs. Cold winds and rain do not interfere with the comfort of those who seek the tranquility of these garden lounges, for they are enclosed on the outside of the vessel with sliding windows.

Then there is the verandah café for the sole use of the second class passengers. The “Scythia” is the first Cunarder of her size to have such an attraction for second class patrons.

Another feature worthy of note in the “Scythia’s” accommodation is the small subsidiary rooms or alcoves which form part of the big public rooms and yet maintain •a certain sense of privacy. In addition, the ventilation of the public rooms and staterooms has been thoroughly studied and the latest improvements introduced.

The main staircase forms itself into an imposing central hall with approaches to the saloon, drawing and writing- room, lounge and smoking room. This grouping of the public rooms should prove of great convenience to passengers.

The lounge is particularly attractive. In plan it is oval with an imposing central dome of white glass. The exquisite ornamentation 1b reminiscent of the Empiré period, being delicately molded in plaster.

There are four alcoves, diagonally opposite each other, and these have separate windows. The massive fireplace with its handsome marble mantelpiece is surmounted by a picture in the style of the period. At each side of the fireplace and at the opposite end are carved mahogany console tables.

The furniture and appointments of the room present a most effective color scheme—black and sold, grey and gold, with here and there touches of Vermillion.

The rich effect is toned down by a number of pieces of furniture in old mahogany. The coverings are in black end gold, and blue and gold with charming Chinese designs, while grey velvet is also introduced into the scheme.

Chinese silk of blue and gold is the material used for the curtains, while Reseda green pile carpet completes the successful effort to provide a general representation of the best work produced during the latter end of the 18th century.

The drawing and writing-room Is extended at each extremity by an alcove. The main feature of this room iB the elliptical dome over the center portion, finishing with a fan-shaped painted panel on either side. Rising to the full height of the cornice the fireplace has massive pilasters on either side of its old-fashioned grate.

The color scheme of the walls and ceiling is white, while the appointments are in the modern style but showing the influence of the Georgian period. The Adam furniture is of dull old mahogany and the silk coverings form a unique color scheme of purple and yellow.

This, with the purple carpet and the exquisitely designed damask curtains strike a modern note among the reproductions of Adam models. There is a handsome carved mahogany book case, situated on the opposite side to the fireplace.

In that part of the ship devoted to second class passengers, the comfort of the traveler has received the fullest consideration. Public rooms include a dining saloon, lounge and smoking room. In the dining saloon, small tables for four and six people replace the usual long tables, while the stately sideboard has given way to a number of small quick-service tables.

These developments cannot fall to add to the pleasures of the voyage. The drawing room is furnished in plain mahogany. The cane backed chairs and settees are covered in moquette and corded velvet, and the carpet is in keeping with the general scheme of decoration.

The smoking room is paneled throughout in oak, and is furnished also in oak with moquette coverings of modern design. Jaspe Rubino in octagonal tile pattern covers the floor. The second class verandah café overlooks the stern of the vessel, thus giving the passengers an uninterrupted and sheltered view of the sea.

Never on any ship before has greater care been devoted to the design of the accommodation for third class passengers. The old-fashioned open berths have been entirely dispensed with, and throughout the ship third class passengers are berthed in commodious rooms each accommodating, in general, two to four persons.

Spacious alleyways separate the group of rooms, and congestion is completely eliminated. Two large dining saloons, a general room and smoking rooms, all commodious, well lighted and well ventilated, and ample open and covered promenade space, complete a scheme that is unexcelled in any ship.

What is true of the third class accommodation is true also of that provided for the crew. Passengers in their luxurious rooms will find satisfaction in knowing that those responsible for carrying them across the sea are housed In greater comfort than ever before.

"The Last Word in Cunarders," in Shipping, Marine Transportation, Construction, Equipment, and Supplies, Vol. XIV, No. 4, New York: Shipping Publishing Company, Inc., 25 August 1921, P. 8-9.