The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-03-04
COST Of HONEY MOONS
t.OW THOSE SPENT IN WASHINGTON
My VARY Ia! tHf5g&3.

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spent Ia :, l:oir! Is. III" ..!':,-:i.
WHY is il that So many Irii.I con-
| plies come Ia Washington Ia ~i.,'..h their
! honrymuunS: Perhaps til" ,iriy:,icn can
moi h., satisfactorily answered. bat the
fact remains that the capital is 4 ;;r'at
Mecca for the newly welded. som"
people say HAT il is hcr;I&Sr Washing
ton is reStful and that at Ibis one Pc
Rod in their lives men and women tiu
not care for huSt'r. They want Ia II"
able TO devote some thought Ia each
| other without fear of personal acct
dent. Whatever the reason. tic fact
remains that the annual influx ri brides
and grOomS amounts 10 at least 2u.On0
persons.
The manager of one of the hotels of
the city WAS asked in regard t0 the rX
pcnsrs of i honeymoon.
lis honeymoon in Washington too
expensive for man with Il moderate
salary" the reporter asked. "ur can ii
he reduced to an economical basis with
out displaying the limitations Of the
bridcgroomS purse should he happen to
hc of tie less wealthy Glass;
That question need not he IL v"Vcl
one" replied the aifablc manH"c". "A
honeymoon in Washington can h" Is
costly as the purse can buy ur ii can h"
spent on an amazingly small amount. if
You VIII. of course. consider the liNUr?
afforded by our modern hotels.
AT this moment | have in mind y
man from Chicago who brought his
bride here on their wedding "trip. Their
living expenses Amounted {" something
like $500 :; day. that amount h"in2
spent in the hotel. But, thea. 'l:"
manager added. 'iliis man had IN IL
most unqucnrhallc thirst for rai" odd
wines and things in season and nHt al
season. But there is just on" Ih;n"
wish To say in connection with ihC
American bridegroom. | cannot recall
one instance where the quality does
not hold good. he he Il MAN OF wealth
or one of modest income. lie never
questions the price OF things Til;
even proves true concerning the on
gagement OF cur apartments. lie
spends his money generously and with
out consultation.
Il remember we had as guests at
the same time with our $500 Il day
couple 4 newly welded pair frCm NC'i'
England. Their daily expenses were
$ls. Now. using thcs" figures. which
are entirely accurate. on" can quickly
see that luxurious liviu" il can lie
purchased for tho latter amGiti.l-- is net
so frGhtfully expensive as our nur of
town friends picture. Really Ill"
amount Of money To he spent is more Il
matter of taste than the condition Of
ones purse
Al his iuncturr the manager reach
ci and threw open the duur " the
STATE bridal suit. displaying IL verita.
bic glimpse Of faify!and. This chain
bcr is the most expensive room in tlIr
hotel. Its size does not differ nI;rtcri-
ally frHm The less elegantly furnished
ro0nS. hut in nIa-niiicpncc it rivals lie
most gorgeous hrdchambrrS of Euro
pcan palaces. tine speedily realizes
that Iu comprehend its beauty color
temperament hrcuuu< Il necessity.
Investigation reveals walk; Of plain
moirc ,lan,;ISk, the color III which deep
ems from the fHintc>t shade Of shell
pink 10 the rich blush of he rose This
effect Is continued in the less rich hang
ingS and ,lrapcrieS oil the same tiutS.
while The carpet reflects the saline lines.
which become lightened by Windows
covered with rare old lace. The furn-
lure is Of Louis NV. period, the color
scheme is carried out in the uphoiStcr-
ingS oil figured ,iamaSli in dainty floral
designs and scroll effects, while the
four poster bedstead. with its canopy,
is said TO he an exact copy Of the orig
inal 1T Cluny, The cost of the bed alone
being enormous.
but how do you make the expenses
run mp 10 $500 Il, day" inquired the
reporter.
Quite easily enough. This room. in
Guiding bath, is 50 day. Such guests
as occupy an apartment of that sort tie
mand Il private dining room. the latter
ranging in price according to the eiab
GRAFTON of the room and the table fur
niShn=, say So for The dining room 4
day. and S:ID j. disposed of ut once
New. 500 for three meals for Two pGO
pie is not so much. after ali. when price
less wines arc served with luncheon and
dinner.
Game. fruit and vegetables out of
season are worth their weight in gold,
so 800 is Il mere bagatcllc. The re-
naming $50 is paid for drawing room.
room and board for maid. exclusive Of
carriage
Meanwhile the couple from New Eng
land We're scrcnGly content in their
apartment-a bright room. with adjoin-
ing bath and every comfort. which
cost them 81 day. Their meals. being
ordered judiciously from an elaborate
menu. amounted TO So. 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 day as the western
couple for their $500 Il day.
True our state bridal suit is in con.
slant demand. still Il honeymoon can lie
spent in Washington on Il wonderfully
small amount of money without dis
playing penurious qualities. Il trait of
character from which the average
American bridegroom is absolutely
free. Washington Post.