The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-02-13

question cannot be satisfactorily an
swered, but the fact remains that the
capitol is great Mecca for the newly
welded. Some people say that it is
because Washington is restful and
that at this one period in their lives
men and women do not care for bus
tie. They want to be able to devote
some thought to each other without
fear Of personal accident. Whatever
the reason, the fact remains that the
annual influx of brides and grooms
amounts to at least 20, 600 persons.
The manager of one of the hotels
of the city was asked in regard to the
expenses of a honeymoon.
Is honeymoon in Washington
too extensive for a man with a mod
crate salary" the reporter asked, "or
can it be reduced to an economical
basis without displaying the limita-
tions of the bridegroom S purse should
he happen to be of the less wealthy
class 2"
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, con-
slider the luxury afforded by our mod
ern hotels.
AT this moment / 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,
then, !" the manager added, this man
had an almost unquenchable thirst
for rare old wines and things in sea-
son and out of season. But there is
just one thing I wish to say in con-
nection with the American BRIDE
groom. ! cannot recall one instance
where the quality does not hold good.
be he a man of wealth or one of mod
est income. He never questions the
price of things. This even proves
true concerning the engagement of
our apartments. He espends his money
generously and without consultation.
I remember we had as guests at
the same time with our $3nn day
couple newly welded pair from
New England. Their daily expenses
were $40. Now, using these figures,
which are entirely accurate, one can
quickly see that luxurious living-it
can be purchased for the latter amount
lis not so frightfully expensive as
our out of town friends picture. Real
ly the amount of money to be spent
is more matter of taste than the con-
dition of ones purse"
At this junctrre the manager reach
ed and threw open the door of the
state bridal suit, displaying verita-
bic glimpse Of fairyland. This cham
hotel. It's size does not differ materi-
ally from the less elegantly furnished
rooms, but in magnifcence it rivals
the most gorgeous bedchambers of
European palaces. One speedily re-
allies that to comprehend its beauty
color temperament becomes neces-
sity.
Investigation reveals walls of plain
moire damask, the color of which
deepens from the faintest shade Of
shell pink to the rich blush Of the
rose. This effect is continued in the
hangings and draperies of the
same tints, while the carpet reflects
the same lines, which become light
ened by windows covered with rare
old lace. The furniture is of Louis
XIV. period, the color scheme is car
ried out in the upholsterings of fig
ured damask in dainty floral designs
and scroll effects, while the four pos
ter bedstead, with its canopy, is said
to be an exact copy of the original at
Cluny, the cost of the bed alone being
enormous.
"But how do you make the ex-
penses run up to 5000 day?" in
quired the reporter.
"Quite easily enough. This room,
including bath, is $25 day. Such
guests as occupy an apartment of that
sort demand private dining room,
the latter ranging in price according
to the elaboration of the room and
the table furnishing, say $25 for the
dining room day, and $50 is dispos.
ed of at once. Now, $Ioo for three
meals for two people is not so much,
after all, when priceless wines are
served with luncheon and dinner.
"Game, fruit and vegetables out ol
season are worth their weight in gold,
SO 500 is mere bagatelle. The re-
naming $r5o is paid for drawing
room, room and board for maid, ex
elusive of carriage"
Meanwhile the couple from New
England were serenely content II
their apartment bright room, witt
adjoining bath and every comfort
which cost them S. a day. Theil
meals, being ordered judiciously from
an elaborate menu, amounting to So
while the combined tips of husband
and wife reached the sum of 81, max
ing the total $40. These two youni
people enjoyed the life in the public
dining room, seeing we'll dressed
guests at table, which frequentl.
proves one of the most pleasing sight
of their trips. There they had music
lights and flowers galore, which the.
were at as much liberty to enjoy 70
their SO day as the western coupl
for their 5000 day.
"True, our state bridal suit is il
constant demand, still a honeymoon
can be spent in Washington on
wonderful small amount of none.
} without displaying penurious quail
! ties, trait of character from whicl
the average American bridegroom
absolutely free. - Washingt0n .Stas
"I sHAN'T call again."
"Why notl"
| "Oh, she isn't accustomed to goo