1934 Harry Johnson's new and improved Bartenders' Manual

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10. HOW TO IMPROVE THE APPEAR ANCE OF 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. Aclean condition will also aid in preserv ing the pictures and ornaments. Have the fi.x.tures oiled, occasionally, usinggood, raw linseed oil, hut not too much of it. Woodwork should he 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 he kept in the best order. In fi.xing 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 e.xpensive, 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 j)atrons 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-