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Literary
June 20, 1904
Perth Amboy Evening News
Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
Winthrop Packard's essay describes the chief steward's vital role on an ocean liner, overseeing supplies, meals, service, and passenger records to ensure comfort and efficiency during voyages.
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THE MARINE "MINISTER."
Comforts of the "Interior" Are Provided For by the Steamer's Chief Steward.
The comfort of the passengers depends, perhaps, more to the vigilance and executive ability of the chief steward than anyone else, writes Winthrop Packard, in "Stewards of an Ocean Liner," in Booklovers' Magazine. He it is who orders the supplies for the voyage, has a minute knowledge of what the storerooms and refrigerators contain and sees that the menu for each meal is ample, well cooked and daintily served He makes arrangements in port for the entire trip, plans each day's meals at sea and, with the assistance of the chief cook, gets up the menu card. You will find him mornings in his office, just off the grand staircase, making up his books and records: but during the rest of the day he is all over the ship, now taking a look at the storerooms far below to see that groceries and provisions are rightly served out to the cooks, now inspecting the refrigerators to note the temperature, and again watching the butchers with precise knowledge of how meats shall be cut, and seeing that they are delivered to the cooks on time and in the right quantities.
All these things he is responsible for: but that is by no means all. He must also keep a minute record of all transactions of this sort, and must have a watchful eye upon the passengers to note that his lieutenants among the men are giving them prompt and cheerful service. He has a record of every passenger traveling with him, and all the details connected with his journey. If you sailed with him last year or 20 years ago, he can refer to his books and tell you the date of the voyage, its duration, your room and seat at table, and just what the stewards served you.
Comforts of the "Interior" Are Provided For by the Steamer's Chief Steward.
The comfort of the passengers depends, perhaps, more to the vigilance and executive ability of the chief steward than anyone else, writes Winthrop Packard, in "Stewards of an Ocean Liner," in Booklovers' Magazine. He it is who orders the supplies for the voyage, has a minute knowledge of what the storerooms and refrigerators contain and sees that the menu for each meal is ample, well cooked and daintily served He makes arrangements in port for the entire trip, plans each day's meals at sea and, with the assistance of the chief cook, gets up the menu card. You will find him mornings in his office, just off the grand staircase, making up his books and records: but during the rest of the day he is all over the ship, now taking a look at the storerooms far below to see that groceries and provisions are rightly served out to the cooks, now inspecting the refrigerators to note the temperature, and again watching the butchers with precise knowledge of how meats shall be cut, and seeing that they are delivered to the cooks on time and in the right quantities.
All these things he is responsible for: but that is by no means all. He must also keep a minute record of all transactions of this sort, and must have a watchful eye upon the passengers to note that his lieutenants among the men are giving them prompt and cheerful service. He has a record of every passenger traveling with him, and all the details connected with his journey. If you sailed with him last year or 20 years ago, he can refer to his books and tell you the date of the voyage, its duration, your room and seat at table, and just what the stewards served you.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Commerce Trade
What keywords are associated?
Ocean Liner
Chief Steward
Passenger Comfort
Voyage Supplies
Steward Service
What entities or persons were involved?
Winthrop Packard, In "Stewards Of An Ocean Liner," In Booklovers' Magazine.
Literary Details
Title
The Marine "Minister." Comforts Of The "Interior" Are Provided For By The Steamer's Chief Steward.
Author
Winthrop Packard, In "Stewards Of An Ocean Liner," In Booklovers' Magazine.
Subject
Role Of The Chief Steward On An Ocean Liner
Key Lines
The Comfort Of The Passengers Depends, Perhaps, More To The Vigilance And Executive Ability Of The Chief Steward Than Anyone Else.
He It Is Who Orders The Supplies For The Voyage, Has A Minute Knowledge Of What The Storerooms And Refrigerators Contain And Sees That The Menu For Each Meal Is Ample, Well Cooked And Daintily Served.
You Will Find Him Mornings In His Office, Just Off The Grand Staircase, Making Up His Books And Records: But During The Rest Of The Day He Is All Over The Ship.