1888 Harry Johnson's new and improved bartender's manual (1888)

- 31 41. COVERING BAR FIXTURES WITH GAUZE IN SUMMER. It is customary to cover the bar a.nd gas :fixtures in summer with gauze, to keep them from being soiled by flies and other insects. This should be done in a neat and tastefnl manner, and before it is done, the woodworl-, chandelier s and mirrors thor– oughly cleaned. 42. HOW TO HANDLE ICE. It is proper to.weigh the ice you r eceive or have it weighed on your own scales. See that the ice received is perfectly free fTom snow and dirt. Wash all ice thoroughly before putting it in the ice box or behind the bar. The ice used for mixed drinks should be perfectly clear, and when broken u;r should be handled with an ice scoop and not with your fingers. 43. LAST BUT NOT LEAST. I cannot avoid very well to offer a few more re– marks regarding the conduct and appearance of the bartender, although I touched the subject quite frequently in the book . I wish to impress it on the mind of each man behin