Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-18
COST OF HONEYMOONS
HOW THOSE SPENT ~ WASHINGTON
MAY VARY Nv EXPENSE.

spent lin = Hotel I'm the Capital.
I why Is 1t that so many bridal con-
pies come to Washington to spend their
homogeneous. Perhaps the question cam
not be satisfactorily answered, but the
fact remains that the capital is great
Mecca for the newly welded. Some
people say that IL u because Washing
ton il restfui and that at this one pc
riOd I'm their lives men and women do
not care for hustle They want to be
able to devote some thought TO each
other without feas 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 ex-
penses OF honeymoon.
us 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
bridegruom's purse should he happen to
he Of the less wealthy class9'
sThat question need not be vexcd
one.'' replied the affable manager -
honeymoon In Washington can be as
costly as The purse can buy or it can be
spent on an amazingly small amount, IL
you will, of course consider the luxury
afforded by our modern hotels.
Sat this moment have In mind q
man from Chicago who brought his
bride here on their wedding trip. Their
living expenses amounted to something
like $500 day, that amount being
spent in the hotel. But, then" the
manager added, ethis 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 i'm connection with the
American bridegroom. I 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.
II 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, using these figures. which
are entirely accurate, one can quickly
| see that luxurious liyingit can be
purchased for the latter amounts not
so frightfulIy expensive as our out of
town friends picture. Really the
amount Of money to be spent is more Q
matter OF taste than the condition OF
ones purse"
At this tuncture the manager reach.
ed and threw open the door Of the
state bridal suit, displaying verita,
Bile glimpse OF fairyland This cham.
Der is the most expensive room In tbs
hotel. Its size does not differ materi
| ally from the less elegantly furnished
rooms, but in magnificence 1t rivals thu
most gorgeous bedchambeFs of Euro
pean palaces. One speedily realizes
that to comprehend its beauty coIoi
temperament becomes a necessity
Investigation reveals walls of plaiI
MORE damask, the color OF which deep
ems from the faintest shade of shei
| pink to the rich blLsh of the rose. Thi
effect is continued In the less rich hang
ings and draperies OF the same tinte
while the carpet reflects the same lines
which become lightened by window
covered with rare old lace The furni
ture is OF Louis XIV. period, the colo
scheme is carried out In the upholstel
ings OF figured damask in dainty dora
designs and scroll effects, while tn
four poster bedstead, with its canopy
Is said to be an exact copy Of the oris
inal at Cluny, the cost of the bed alon
being enormous.
.But how do You make the expense
! run up to $500 a dayY inquired til
reporter.
81, Quite easily enough, This room, Il
Guiding bath, is $25 day. Such guesi
j AZ occupy an apartment OF that sort d
mand private dining room. the latte
i ranging In price according to the elal
J grafton OF the room and the table fu
j nishing, say SIS for the dining room
: day, and $50 IL disposed OF at ono
! Now, 500 for three meals for two pc
3 Die is not so much after all. when prize
] less wines are served with luncheon an
! dinner.
D "Game, fruit and vegetables out !
D season are worth their weight lii g0i
! 80 500 il mere hagateIle. The I
4 naming $50 ia paid for drawing ROOF
: s-nFxn AMI hoard FOR maid exclusive