1900 Harry Johnsons Bartenders Manual (Mixellany)

— 42 — 10. HOW TO IMPROVE THE APPEAR- ANCE OP BAR AND TOILET ROOMS. It is the duty of a bartender to keep everything con- nected with the bar-room in such a manner that it will attract the attention and admiration of customers and visitors. A clean condition will also aid in preserv- ing the pictures and ornaments. Have the fixtures oiled, occasionally, using good, raw linseed oil, but not too much of it. Woodwork should be thoroughly cleaned and dried, before the oil is used on it. I have often been in places where they lavish their entire at- tention on one particular thing to the detriment of all others, and especially the toilet-room, which is one of the most important matters to be kept in the best order. In fixing up a new place or altering an old one, it is advisable to have the toilet on the same floor as the cafe, if there is room for it, and proper facilities that it may receive constant observation and, con- sequently, proper attention. My advice to the pro- prietor of a public place is that he sees that the toilet- rooms are comfortably heated as well as ventilated, in the winter time, that there may not be danger of the water pipes freezing. This is not only annoying, but very expensive, in having the necessary repairs made. In summer, the toilet-rooms should be well lighted, with a supply of fresh air, at all times. These rules should always be strictly observed. Where ample space can be devoted to the toilet-rooms, a wash-stand, mirror, clean towel, brush, comb, and cuspidors, with plenty of toilet paper, will add to the comfort of the patrons of the establishment. And from time to time —perhaps, once a fortnight—the closets should receive a thorough overhauling and cleansing. Where there is sufficient room, it is very advisable to have the closets as large as possible. They should contain two or more hooks for the convenience of cus-