The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1912-10-04

Ut Is TINE somebody spoke plain word for the public IN the
matter Of the bread and butter couver and service
charges which New York hotel proprieto trying on
~ people Of this CITY,
have heard much in the past few day. charitable
ma gentlemen Of how msgnanmou they have been in
ong forbcarng levy charge that prevails all the best
sn In Europe That argument the worst they could choose
challenges honest fearless comparison Of the attitude and policy
New York hotel and with the aims and stand
0ds Of proprietos Of similar establishments abroad
New York hotel keepers the truth let them have It,
The plain fact that with few exceptions the so-calcd hrst
Mass hotel restaurants this city receive their guests with CYNICAL
brutal indifference anything except and fees with paucy
Ind Of and medocry Of food that would spell
everlasting shame and ruin to establishment OF like grade in
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- uars tie custom What does the guest receive IN rsturn
h walter quiet Wiling pos know, bis busne" and tho Kitchen
sm which h Often the proprietor or manager himself nnos
Tine improving the quality OF the guests meal
r. dish right waiter begs to be allowed to change it.
d Of praise the food received with smiles and genuine
ratification frequently second helping gratis offered The
e much he has do contrves fit by now and then
18th an intelligent glance that discovers the need Of butter spoon
UT and gives opportunity for further orders he ex
pcs tip much moderate one than is looked for
Wv York-and he receives with smile Of pleasure word o.
lingering readiness for further service that takes away
mil the irkomcncs tipping You for 1t ALL
n But you conscious OF substantial value received and
nse somebody has been interested see that you got that
Zius.
e hands YOU big peentous bill Of fare and hurrs
~ you might him something about the dishes mentioned
~ H. he knows about them and less He back
~ your order with preoccupd air Of having important things
a hs mind bolts for the kitchen An omnibus mechanically
you butter and ice water hcncorth see your waiter
INV when he puts before you Between times he wholly
be and shows not the fans interest in you or your wants
wrong badly cooked remonstrance will be received
eupd hostile silence with suen whats with t
no captain will changed with air Of naughty contempt
cd without glance YOU your unreaonabcnes The
okng good Isn't 1t Astodorf cooking at Astordorf
that
,d2shess Why you haven't ordered champagne!
you paid your hoceuxe bill leave tpdeuxe
hh the pockets gum silence without the flicker of
eysid Q whisper Of thanks II the crowded he imme
sy begins show signs Of impotence get the table read
- the next pary After mediocre dinner you go with
comfortable impression that nobody felt it anything but burden
~ grievance have to yohat the idea to
sct the bill and get rid Of YOU You have paid the prices OF the
Tsst hotel" Value Decentralization and disgust.
experiences the rule in New Yoe the hotel keep
explain them they The gded hotel restaurant:
~ h city quite content TO rest its reputation high prices and
wnss Not long ago the manager Of Of the most famous
q our magnificent hoe had the faulty and indscreton to
% "Why, New York hotels furnish the best table fare in the
World Look at the prices patrons willing to pay That
the typical many hotel keepers hccabouts Make
r. public pay all will 1t likes and won't know the difference
Workers learning the difference The storm Of indgna
the bread and butter charge shows that people
plenty Of money spend resent outrage to fairness
a Justice given received II time somebody voiced
II no the growing feeling people in this
% high prices already charged by New York rcstau
n public has every right the world to expect something
better the supercous service the paernmade
seeking and the general attitude Of monsygrabbg nsocnce that
~ greet the guest many ocaed "best hotels"
HE evidence before the Clapp committee continues prove