Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-02-01
ason. But there is just one thing

season But there is just one thing
wish to say in connection with the
American bridegroom. l cannot recall
one instance where the quality does
not hold good be he a man of wealth
or one of modest income. He never
questions the price of things. This
even proves true concerning the en-
gagelnent Of our apartments. He
spends his money generously and with
out consultation.
II remember we had as guests at
the same time with our $500 a day
couple Il newly welded pair from New
England. Their daily expenses were
$40. Now, using these figures, which
are entirely accurate. one can quickly
see that luxurious living-it can be
purchased for the latter amount--is not
50 frightfuly expensive as our out of
town friends picture. Really the
amount OF money to be spent is more
matter of taste than the condition of
ones purse"
At this juncture the manager reach
ed and threw open the door Of the
state bridal suit. displaying a verita-
bic glimpse of fairyland This cham
Der is the most expensive room in the
hotel Its size does not differ materi-
ally from the less elegantly furnished
rooms, but in magnificence it rivals the
most gorgeous bedchambers of Euro
pean palaces One speedily realizes
that to comprehend its beauty color
tenpera ment becomes Il necessity.
Investigation reveals walls of plain
noire dalnask, the color of which deep
ems from the faintest shade of shell
pink to the rich blush of the rose. This
effect is continued in the less rich hang
ingS anu uraperies of the same tintS
while the carpet reflects the same lines
which become lightened by windows
covered with rare old lace The furni
ture is OF Louis XIV period, the color
scheme Is carried out in the upholster
ings of figured damask in dainty floral
desigus and scroll effects while the
four poster bedstead with it's canopy
is said to be an exact copy of the orig
inal at Cluny the cost Of the bed alone
being enormous.
But how do you make the expenses
run up to $500 u day." inquired the
reporter
Quite easily enough. This room. in
Guiding bath. is S25 a day. Such guests
as occupy an apartment Of that sort de
mand Il private dining room, the latter
ranging in price according to the elab
oration Of the room and the table fur
nishing. say SO for the dining room q
day, and $50 is disposed of at once
Now, $l0O for three meals for two peo
pie Is not so much, after all when price
less wines are served with luncheon and
dinner
Game. fruit and vegetables out of
season are worth their weight in gold.
SO 500 is mere bagatelle. The re-
naming Sl.5J is paid for drawing room.
room and board for maid exclusive of
carriage"
Meanwhile the couple from New Eng
land were serenely content in their
apartment-a bright room, with adjoin-
ing bath and every comfort, which
cost them So day. Their meals, being
menu, amounted to Sc. while the COM
bined tips of husband and wife reached
the sutn Of 81. making the total sic
These two young people enjoyed Tt,
life in the public dining room seeiu |
we'll dressed guests at table. which fire. |
quently proves one Of the most pleas
ing sights of their trips. There they |
had music, lights and flowers galore.
which they were at as much liberty to !
enjoy for their $40 day as the western |
couple for their $500 day.
True our state bridal suit is in con |
stant demand, still honeymoon can be
spent in Washington on a wonderfully |
small amount of money without dis |
playing pen lrious qualities. trait Of |
character rom which the average |
American bridegroom is absolutely |
free. e."-WasAington Post
Between wo evils choose neither |