The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-01-15
COST OF HONEYMOONS
HOW THOSE SPENT IN WASHINGTON
MAY VARY IN EXPENSE.
Bridcgrooms. as Rule. Are Re-
gardless of the Price of Things on
Bridal Tours-How $500 Day Was
Spent In n Hotel In the Capital.


Spent In a Hotel In the Capital.
= Why is fl that 50 many bridal cou-
pies come TO Washington to spend their |
honeymoons: 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 il is because Washing
ton il restful and that nj this one pc
riod in their lives mtEs and women do
not care fer hustle. They want TO be
able TO devote some thought TO each
other without fear Of personal acci-
dent. Whatever ily. reason. the fact
remains that :he annual influx of brides
and grooms amounts 10 at least 10000
persons.
The manager of ore OF the hotels of
the city was askel in regard to the ex-
penses of honeymoon.
is Il honeymoon in Washington too
expensive for man with Il moderate
salary" the reporter asked. ''or can it
he reduced 20 an economical basis with
| out displaying the limitations of the
| bridegrooms pure should he happen To
be of the less wealthy class
THAT question need not be a vexed
| one" replied the affable manager. ~
honeymoon In Washington can be as
costly as the purse can buy or il 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 i
| 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 in the hotel. But, then.'' the
| manager added, this man had an al
most unquepcbable thirst for rare old
| wines and things in season and out of
season. Bu: 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 Il 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 day
couple newly welded pair from New
England. Their daily expenses were
$40. Now, asing these figures. which
are entirely accurate, one can quickly
see that luxurious living-it can be
purchased for the latter amount-is not
so frightfuliy 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
ell and threw open the door of the
stale bridal suit. displaying a verita-
ble glimpse of fairyla This cham
Der is the most expensive room in the
hotel. Its size does not differ nateri-
ally from the less elegantly furnished
rooInS. but in magniiicence il rivals the
most gorgeous bedchanbers of Euro
pean palaces. One speedily realizes
that To comprehend its beauty color
temperament becomes necessity.
Investigation reveals walls of plain
moire damaSk, tie color of which deep
ems from the faintest shade of shell
pink 10 the rich blush OF the rose This
effect Is continued in the less rich hang
ings ami draperies of the same tints,
while the carpet reflects the same lines.
which become lightened by windows
covered with rare old lace The furni-
turc is of Louis XIV. period. the color
scheme is carried out in the upholster-
ings of figured tlamask in dainty floral
designs and scroll effects, while the
/ fnnt. Iasl-t.aI So
is said TO be an exact copy of tie orig
being enormous.
But how do you make the expenses
run up 10 $3.50 a day" inquired the
reporter
quite easily enoush. This room, in
Guiding bath, Is So day. Such guests
as 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 aud the table fur
nishing, say So for the dining room a
day. and $50 is disposed of al once.
Now, 800 for three meals for two peo-
lple is not 50 much. after all. when price
less wines are served with luncheon ana
. dinner.
3 L hdilt. lTflft anu NtBttIDlts Out OI
season are worth their weight in gold.
80 500 Is q mere bagatelle. The re-
mainlng $3.50 Is paid for drawing room
!. room and boa-ti for maid. exclusive OF
, carriage"
. Meanwhile :he couple from New Eng
land We're serenely content in their
. apartmcBi-a bright room. with adjoin
ing hath and every comfort. which
: cost them 81 day. Their meals. being
I aricrSi judicionsly from an elaborate
: menu. amounted to 81. while the com
! hlncd tips of husband and wife reached
he sum of 81. making the total $40
! hcSc twa yorng people enjoyed the
: ife IN the public dining room. seein.
|, | ,y,,li dressed guests al table, which FIRE
, Mntly proves one nj the most pleas
, n= sights 1T their trips There they
'ad muse. li=hts and tiawers galore
: which il;cy wcT,' al ~ much liberty {,
4 | .niny for their $40 - day as the western
p .nuplr for i."lr S:D0 day.
q True. n:ir >i;i.p bridal suit is in con
: stant dcmard. III a honeymoon can b'
q spent In Washington ON Il wonderful!
+ small ans"r:nt of MONEY without dis
I playing pcirrinns qualities. trait o.
. character from which the average
( American bridegroom i absnlutel,
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