Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-01-14

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.
rs a honeymoon in Washington too
expensive for a man with a 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 classY
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.
Eat this moment I have in mind a
man from Chicago who brought his
bride here on their wedding trip. Their
living expenses amounted to something
like $500 a 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. l 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 We're
So Now, using these figures, which
are entirely accurate, one can quickly
see that luxurious living-it can be
purchased for the latter amounts not
so frightfully expensive as our out of
own friends picture. Really the
amount of money to be spent is more a
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 magniicence 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
ings 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-
ings of figured damask in dainty floral
| designs and scroll effects, while the
four poster bedstead, 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 a dayg' inquired the
| reporter.
"Quite easily enough This room, in
Guiding bath, is $25 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 and the table fur
nishing, say $50 for the dining room a
day, and $50 is disposed of at once
Now, 800 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 a mere bagatelle. 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 serenely content in their
apartment-a bright room, with adjoin-
ing bath and every comfort, which
cost them So day. Their meals, being
ordered judiciously from an elaborate
menu, amounted to Sc, while the COM
bined tips of husband and wife reached
the sum of 81, making the total $40.
These two young people enjoyed the
life in the public dining room, seeing
well 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 II day as the western
couple for their $500 a day.
True our state bridal suit is in con-
slant demand. still honeymoon can be
spent in Washington OH wonderfully
small amount of money without dis
playing penuriOus qualities, a trait Of
character from which the average
American bridegroom is absolutely
free. Post.
Dutch Patchwork.
Holland is certainly the land of
artistic patches. Take, for instance
| our very worthy captain, a thrifty man
and prosperous, with a neat sum tuck.
ed away. Yet see his shirt, patched
and repatched and patched again in
varying shades of brown and red until
1t has been completely metamorphosed!
AS to the original color, no man know
eth, but here is wonderful mosaic of
soft tones, put together with infinite