Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-23
SUMMER HATS.
THERE Is A WOMAN's HOTEL.
1t Is In Berlin, and is a Success i'm No Small
Degree.


Degree.
"skeptics who are disposed to consider. the
plan for a woman's hotel in Washington i'm
practicable are invited to direct their attention
to an institution of the sort in Berlin, which
has been made an unqualified success" said
Miss N. A. GARNER to a writer for THE STAR
Il myself have lived there for some time 1t is
called the Victoria Stiff or 'Lette yerein.' and
is conveniently located in The hear. of the city.
The building is four stories high, IN the form
of hollow square, inclJsing an open paved
court. from which carriage gate opens into
the street
The front part of the structure is occupied
by sort of shop. where various articles made
by the inmates or brought from outsde-pic-
lures, sewing and fancy. wOrk-are kept for
sale. At intervals bazaar is held for the
purpose of reducing the stock. Other rooms
IN the same portion Of the building are devoted
TO the uses of classes of pupils, which receive
at moderate prices lessons IN drawing paint
ing. modelling. engraving photographing. de-
signing for wall paper and carpets. &c. There
Is also a kindergarten. frequented by little
children from the neighborhood. One side of the
edifice is occupied by music rooms, where all
branches OF music are taught by resident
teachers or by professors from outside. in classes
or private lessons. Flower making feather
curling. bonnet making hair dressing are
among the crafts in which instruction is given.
The SLEEPING AND LIVING ROOMS.
'.The larger part OF the building in the rear
is devoted entirely to sleeping and living
rooms. parlors for visitors and the Office of the
lady superintendent OF sleeping rooms there
are two kinds, large and small. for one or two
occupants, furnished alike. plainly but neatly.
Prices vary according to location and size.
The rooms are all heated by steam and lighted
with gas. All the beds are single and every
thing is kept like new pin for cieanness
and sweetness. A clothes press in the corridor
opposite the door Of each bed room
is divided by a partition, has two doors
with separate locks and answers as a
wardrobe for two women. The rooms are
kept IN order by chambermaids, all attendance
being free except medical. for which % cents q
month Is added to every bill. There are also
sleeping rooms on the other side of the build
ing. and ON the fourth floor are rooms with
pianos.
DIsISG ROOM AND RESTAURANT.
''The first floor is used as dining room for
the inmates and as restaurant for ladies from
| outside. who find it q very convenient place
TO stop for n bowl of broth, n cup of tea, q
breakfast, dinner or supper when they are out
shopping. Women who are travelling find the
Stiff excellent hotel TO stop at while in
Berlin. The cooking il first-class, the food
good and prices reasonable. The kitchens,
| where cooking is taught by practical
housekeeper and COOK, the ovens, the iaun-
| dry and the bath rooms are in the basement.
| Tickets for baths furnished by the super
intendent ON the payment OF few pfennigs.
! Student tickets are also supplied at reduced
prices for all The principal concerts, lectures,
| theaters. museums aud excursions. Tho house
being closed at 10 pm regularly, except when
entertainments are given, the porter must be
| notified by any one who is out late and viii!
wait to open the door on payment Of 2 cents
per capita"