Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-03-10
COST OF HONEYAlUONs.
HOW. THOSE SPENT IN WASHINGTON
~" MAY VARY IN EXPENSE = 6

Br1dcgroOms, as a Rule, Are Re.
gnrdlsss of the Price of Things on
Bridal TOurs-How $500 q Day. was
Spent In 4 Hotel In the Capital,
Why is it that so many bridal cou-
pies come to Washington to spend their
homogeneous? Perhaps the question can
not be satisfactorily answered. but the
fact remains that the capital is a great
Mecca for the newly welded. Some
people say that it is because Washing
ton is restful and that at this one pc
riod in their lives men and women do
not care for hustle. They want to be
able to devote some thought to each
other without fear of personal acct
dent. Whatever the reason. the fact
remains that the annual influx of brides
and grooms amounts to at least 10000
persons.
The manager of one of the hotels of
the city was asked in regard to the ex-
penses of honeymoon. .E1
us honeymoon In Washington too
expensive for man with moderate
salary the reporter asked, '-or can it
be reduced to an economical basis with.
out displaying the limitations of the
bridegroom's purse should he happen to
be Of the less wealthy clasp
'That question need not be a vexed
one" replied the affable manager. "A
honeymoon in Washington can be as
costly as the purse can buy or it can be
spent on an amazingly small amount, If
you will, Of course, consider the luxury
afforded by our modern hotels.
: AT this moment have in. mind q
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, them" 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 q day
couple 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 amounts not
90 frightfully expensive as our out of
town friends picture. Really the
amount of money to be spent is more 4
matter Of taste than the condition Of
ones purse" ''5'@
At this 1uncture the manager reach
ed and threw open the door of tho
state bridal suit, displaying verita-
BILE glimpse Of fairyland. This cham
Der 1s 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
temperament becomes a necessity. "
Investigation reveals walls of plain
MORE damask, 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
tngs and draperies 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.
1ngs Of figured damask in dainty floral
designs and scroll effects, while the
four poster bedstead, with it's canopy,
u said to be an exact copy of the orig.
1nal at Cluny, the cost of the bed alone
being enormous.
"But how do you make the expenses
run up to $500 dayT' inquired the
reporter .r j.. s.E.s
"Quite easily enough. This room, In.
Guiding bath, is $25 day. Such guests
~ occupy an apartment of that sort de.
mand a private dining room, the latter
ranging in price according to the elab.
GRAFTON of the room and the table fur.
nishing, say $25 for the dining room q
day, and $50 is disposed Of at once.
Now, 500 for three meals for two PEG
pie Is not so much, after all, when price.
less wines are served with luncheon and
dinner. ~ -.# p