1900 Harry Johnsons Bartenders Manual (Mixellany)

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statements because of jealousy or narrow-mindedness, nor do I believe that no one should tr y to better him- self. On the contrary, if a man thinks he can improve his financial condition by going into business for him- self, he should do so, bu t he should no t firmly believe that every one will flock to his new place, and give him the larger part of the trade, formerly held by his old "boss." Al l those people that make th e bartender or head-waiter think they are such "good friends" usually fail in the hour of need, as they want special favors, attention, trust possibly, an occasional loan of money, and, in return, tr y to impress the bartender, head- waiter, etc. , with th e idea that they could do better for themselves in another position,that is, as proprietor. I admit there are lots of gentlemen who, taking a fancy to a bartender, or head-waiter, or steward, are sincere and honest in their advice when they counsel th e men to do this; bu t all these points must be well-considered by every one who has the intention of going into busi- ness. One should, furthermore, consider if he is capable of competing with th e neighboring cafes and restaurants, and whether he ha s sufficient means, plenty of stock of first-class quality; because his former proprietor has all these facilities, and , therefore, has always been able to please his customers, while the man in a new place must have time to demonstrate that he is also able to do it, always with some doubt whether he may be able to do so. Further advice to any one , especially in New York City, is this:—The bar-rooms, saloons, etc. , up-town have longer hours than those down-town. Fo r a beginner, to be sure of success, the chances are much better where longer hours prevail, for th e reason that in the down-town places there is only a few hours' trade, and while your establishment there must be large, your expenses also, in comparison, will be large. If it should happen that you do not , in this place, have th e "rush" at noon-time (from 11:30