1934 Harry Johnson's new and improved Bartenders' Manual

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organization; and there does not exist any valid reason why the bartenders sliould not have a similar combina tion. I claim that the last-named are as much entitled to certain rights as is the skilled mechanic and laborer, and this for many reasons. As we all know, the bar tenders, as a rule, have never, with but few exceptions, had regular working hours. Neither have they had a regular and fixed salary paid according to their skill and knowledge of the business. It is perfectly natural that a poor bartender, with little understanding of his vocation, could not have the same amount of wages as a superior one working in first-class houses. Still, if this man is of good character and reputation, and honest, he could very readily become a very useful niember of the club, provided he is willing to do what IS right, live up to the regulations of the society, pay ing promptly his dues and assessments, as much so as the more skilful bartender. There must necessarily be second-rate as well as first-class men, and there are plenty of houses which can not always afford to pay for the services of a superior man, and must, therefore, take one of less ability. The principal endeavor for bartenders belonging to a club or organization is to at tempt the moral and mental elevation and education of themselves to such a degree that the entire public will recognize them as gentlemen and useful business men of the community. Therefore, I recommend every bartender to take all opportunities to advance himself in every direction—not only good habits, good dressing, good manners, and clean appearance, but also, to devote some of his spare time, at least, to'read ing what will help him; to associate with the best peo ple possible, visit places that will be of benefit to him personal welfare as well as that of meir families (if they have any), and set an example to his tellow-brethren and the world in general, in the full belief that he is as good aman as any one else who