1912 Hoffman House Bartender's Guide by Charley Mahoney

THE SYSTEM OF CHEcks Many men have many ideas in regard to a proper and efficient check system, one that will be quick and correct, and the saloon man of to-day who does not adopt one of the many now in use is not a busi 11tSS 111a11. - There should be some system in every well regu- lated establishment. For one or two barkeepers one cash register will suffice, and answer all purposes, but where there are many, and they are kept busy each should have his own register, in order that the receipts from individual sales may be kept separate. The reason for this is obvious. It will undoubtedly be found convenient, if the business warrants it, to have a cashier in addition to the cash registers, then the man behind the bar Has only to make out the amount and there his responsibility ends. The cashier sees that the check is paid, and that the customer gets his correct change, and the work of the barman is greatly facilitated, and he can give his entire time and at 82