The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-01-13
COST OF HONEYMOONS
HOW THOSE SPENT IN WASHINGTON
MAY VARY IN EXPENSE.

spent In q Hotel In the Capital.
Why is it that so 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 great
Mecca for the newly welded. Some
people say that 1t 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 acci-
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 eS-
penses Of honeymoon.
''Is a honeymoon In Washington too
expensive for q man with q moderate
salary" the reporter asked, cor can it
be reduced to an economical basis with
out displaying the limitations Of the
bridegroona's purse should be happen to
be Of the less wealthy class?"
''That question need not be q veXcd
one" replied the afable manager. "a
honeymoon in Washington can be as
costly as the purse can buy or 1t can be
spent on on amazingly small amount, II
you will, Of course, consider the luxury
ofF IoI Ix,N hn$
"At this moment I have in mind
man from Chicago who brought his
bride here on their wedding trip. Their
living expenses amounted to something
ike $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 q man Of wealth
or one Of modest income He never
questions the price Of things. This
even proves true concerning the en-
gagemcnt Of our apartments. He
spends his money generously and with
out consultation.
81 remember we had as guests at
the same time with our $500 day
couple newly welded pair from New
England Their daily expenses We're
$40. Now, using these figures, which
are entirely accurate, one can quickly
see that luxurious living-it can be
purchased for the latter amounts Lot
so frightfully 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
ed and threw open the door Of the
state bridal suit, displaying Terita-
BILE glimpse Of fairyland. This cham
Der is the most expensive room in the
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
srer orR of No intS
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 day" inquired the
reporter
"Quite easily enough. This room, in
cluding bath, is S25 day. Such guests
as occupy an apartment Of that sort de-
mand private dining room, the latter
ranging in price according to the elab-
Grafton Of the room and the table fur
nishing, say S25 for the dining room
day, and $50 is disposed of at once.
Now, S100 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 $10O is 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 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
we'll dressed guests at table, which fre-
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 SO day as the western
couple for their $500 day.
True, our state bridal suit Is IN. con-
stant demand, still honeymoon can be
spent in Washington on wonderfully
small amount Of money without dis
playing penurious qualities, trait of
character from which the average
American bridegroom Is absolutely
free,"-Washington Post
Never Occurred to Him.