1895 Mixed Drinks by Herbert W Green

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MIXED DRINKS.

awake,quick, graceful, attentive, sympathetic, yet too smart to be"worked," neither grum nor too talkative,of neat appearance and well dressed. Heshould be prompt, keep regular hours, not abuse his health, and should keep his body clean, his face properly shaved.and his hair evenly trimmed. That is the kind of material for a bar clerk who will hold the interests of his employer in his hands, who will gain and hold trade, and it is the kind every proprietor wants. Some bar clerks wear linen or duck coats, and they look very neat, but they are stiff, uncomfortable and hinder the free movement of the body and arms. A more convenient and appropriate dress is the white shirt, white vest, white neck tie and white apron— everything white above the belt even to the white ker chief for nasal and labial comfort. Should he pure and spotless as this beautiful and imma culate white linen. Any other course will attract loafers who will do more talking and make more noise than their trade is worth. The man behind the bar holds a very confidential position. Gentlemen are in the habit Dress While on Duty. Conversation

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