The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1904-01-08

RardIess of the Price OF Ihing- ON
Bridal Tours-IIow 1900 Day Was
spent In "a Hotel In the Capital.
Why ls It that 50 many bridal cou-
pies come to Washington 10 spend their
hOneymoonsf Perhaps the question can
not be satisfactorily answered, but the
fact remains that the capital IL great
Mecca for ~. newly welded. Some
people say that il IL because Washing
ton Is rcstful and that AT this one pc
riOd i'm their lives men and wOrlen do
not care for hustle They want 10 be
able 10 devote some thought 10 each
other without fear ~ personal acci-
dent Whatever tie EDasOn, the fact
remains that the annual influx OF brides
ana grOOms amounts ~ at least 10000
persons.
The manager Of one Of the hotels Of
tho city was asked In regard 10 the ex-
pcnscs Of n honeymoon.
rs honeymoon in Washington too
expensive for man with moderate
salary" the reporter asked, "Or can II
be reduced TO an economical basis with
out displaying the limitations Of the
bridcgroom's purse should he happen to
be Of the less wealthy classY
THAT question need not be ycXcd
one replied the alIablc manager. "a
honeymoon i'm Washington can be as
costly rs the purse can buy or IL can be
spent on an amazingly small amount, If
you viii, Of course. consider the luxury
I.s
"At this moment | have i'm mind a
man from Chicago who brought his
bride here on their wedding trip. Their
living expenses amounted 10 something
like $500 day. that amount being
spent i'm the hotel But then" the
manager added, this man had an al
most unluoncIabr thirst for rare old
wines and things in season and ont 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 ne a man Of wealth
or one of modest income. He never
questions the price Of things. This
even proves true concerning the On
gagcmcnt Of our apartments. He
spends his money generously and with
out consultation.
II remember we had rs guests at
the same time with our $500 day
couple newly welded pair from New
England. Their daily expenses were
so. Now, using these figures, viii @
are entirely accurate. one can quick
see that luxurious living-it can be
purchased for the latter amounts not
50 frightfully expensive as our out Of
town friends picture. Really the
amount of money to be spent is more a
matter of taste than the condition Of
ones purse"
At this juncturc the manager reach
ed and threw open tho door OF the
state bridal suit, displaying vertn-
bic glimpse of fairyland. This cham
Der is the most expensive room i'm the
hotel. It's size does not differ matcri
ally from the less elegantly furnished
rooms, but i'm magniiiccncc it rivals the
most gorgeous bcdchambcrs of Euro
pcan palaces. one speedily realize
that to comprehend its beauty color
temperament becomes Il necessity.
Investigation reveals walls of plain
moirc damask, the color of which deep
ems from the faintcst shade of she
pink To the rich blush of the rose. This
effect is continued i'm the less rich hang
ings and drapCrics OF the same tint&
while the carpet reflects the same lines,
which become lightCucd 10y windows
covered with rare old lace. The furni-
tuo Is IT Louis NV. pcr.d. the color
scheme is carried ont i'm the upholster
ings of figured damask i'm dainty floral
designs and scroll effects. while tie
four poster bcdstcad, with its 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 day. inquired the
reporter
"Quitc easily enough, This room, in
cluding bath, is 80 day, such guests
as occupy an apartment of that sort de.
maud private dining room, the latter
ranging i'm price according to the clab-
Grafton of the room aud the table fur.
nishiug, say So for the dining room a
day. aud $50 is disposed of nt once.
Now, 500 for three meals for two pco.
pie is not 81 much. after all, when price
less wines are served with luncheon and
dinner
Game. fruit and vegetables out OF
season arc worth their weight in gold,
So 500 is mere hagatcllc. The re-
naming $3.50 is paid for drawing room,
room and board for maid, exclusive OF
carriage"
Meanwhile the couple from New Eng
land were Screncly content in their
apartment bright room, with adioin.
ing bath uud every comfort, which
cost them So Il day. Their meals, being
ordered iudiciously from an clahorat,
MENU amounted to ~, while the com
h,nrd tins er husband and wito rGaclCd