Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-02-17
COST OF HONEYMOONS
HOW THOSE SPENT IN WASHINGTON
MAY VARY IN EXPENSE.

:, honeymoons? Perhaps the question On,
= not be satisfactorily answered bpt ~
fact remains that the capital is a pres
. Mecca for the newly welded. Som
people say that 1t is because Washing
ton Is restful and that at this one n,
t Rod in their lives men and women
not care for hustle They want to b
able to devote some thought to eac
other without fear of personal acc,
dent. Whatever the reason, the fac
remains that the annual influx of bride
and grooms amounts to at least % 0O
persons.
The manager of one of the hotels q
the city was asked in regard to the OK
penses of honeymoon.
us honeymoon in Washington tot
expensive for man with a moderat,
salary" the reporter asked, cor can II
be reduced to an economical basis with
out displaying the limitations of the
bridegroom's purse should he happen ia
be of the less wealthy classY'
THAT question need not be vexed
one replied the affable manager. "A
honeymoon in Washington can be rs
costly as the purse can buy or it can be
| spent on an amazingly small amount, II
you VIII, OF course, consider the luxury
afforded by our modern hotels.
"At this moment | have in mind a
man from Chicago who brought his
bride here on their wedding trip. Their
living expenses amounted to something
like $500 day, that amount being
spent in the hotel But, then" the
manager added, this man had an al
most unquenchable thirst for rare old
wines and things in season and out of
season. But there Is just one thing |
wish to say In connection with the
American bridegroom. | cannot recall
one instance where the quality does
not hold good, be he man of wealth
or one Of modest income. He never
questions the price of things. This
even proves true concerning the en-
gagement Of our apartments. He
spends his money generously and with
out consultation.
IL remember we had as guests at |
the same time with our $500 a day
couple newly welded pair from New
England. Their daily expenses were
SlO. Now. using these figures. which
ire entirely accurate, one can quickly
zee that luxurious living-lt can be
purchased for the latter amount-ls not
% frightfully expensive as our out OF
own friends picture. Really the
mount of money TO be spent Is more
natter of taste than the condition of
mes purse"
at this juncture the manager reach
d and threw open the door of the
tate bridal suit, displaying verita.
lie glimpse OF faityland. This cham
er Is the most expensive room In the
otel. Its size does not differ materi.
lily from the less elegantly furnished
'oms. but III magnificence 1t rivals the A.,
ost gorgeous bedchambers of Euro =,
Fan palaces One speedily realizes a
lat to comprehend its beauty color =
becomes a necessity. n
investigation reveals walls of plain i,
ore damask, the color of which deep Co.
IS from the faintest shade of shell -
nix to the rich blush of the rose. This Il
-ect Is continued in the less rich hang al
gs ana draperles Of the same tints. /,
lille the carpet reflects the same lines. ~
lich become lightened by windows q,
vered with rare old lace The furni =.
re is of Louis NV. period, the color
leme is carried out in the upholster %
Is OF Inquired damask in dainty floral W
signs and scroll effects. while the ~.
II poster bedstead, with its canopy. a,
said TO be an exact copy of the orig hr
j at Cluny, the cost of the bed alone
ng enormous. ~
But how do you make the expenses -,
up to $500 a day." inquired the a
Orter
Quite easily enough. This room. in. ID,
ding bath, is SO day. Such guests 49,
occupy an apartment Of that sort de. 49,.
nd private dining room, the latter ~
ging in price according to the elab- nn n
ton Of the room and the table fur. ao.
ing, say $50 for the dining room o.,
, and $50 Is disposed of at once. q,
v, 500 for three meals for two peO. ~.
Is not so much, after all, when price
wines are served with luncheon and oo Ju
Ter. WI
fame, fruit and vegetables out of
OH are worth their weight In gold. G.
100 is a mere bagatelle The re- can
i'"s @io' IL paiu ior drawing room. wa!
and board for maid exclusive OF 20,
iage" coo,
the couple from New Eng Coo
were serenely content in their are
tment-a bright room. with adjoin- at
bath and every comfort, which Ant
them SO n day. Their meals, being thei
ed Judiciously from an elaborate not
l, amounted to SO, while the com arol
tips Of husband and wife reached aft +
yum or 81, making the total So toll
? two young people enjoyed the will
n the public dining room, seeing plov
dressed guests at table, which fire. plitt
ily proves one Of the most pleas tenn
lights OF their trips. There they time
music, lights and flowers galore, men
! they were at as much liberty Ia cred
for their SO day MS the western ton.
2 for their $500 day. mag
ne, our state bridal suit is In con.
demand, still honeymoon can be
In Washington on wonderfully In
amount OF money without dis DR..
Y pehuflous qualities, trait "a conn
tier from which the avera.a drcd
can bridegroom is absolutely loves
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