1935 The Barkeeper's Golden Book by O Blunier

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The Ilarkoex»er up to date, Hurrounded by diploiiien Mr. Hans Jung - Gassier of the Barkeeper Union, Switzerland

city—always within the limits of a bar-man. This is the only way of becoming a successful international bar-keeper. Nobody should be admitted to the profession under the age of 25, as only sober, experienced, capable and trustworthy persons are desired. Further, experience in the life of the great cities is necessary to become a bar-keeper. The only outsiders, who ever succeeded in this difficult job, came from one class of people; they were former officers, who had served in one of the European armies and had quitted service for some reason or other. Before .the war, I met many such colleagues in the United States, and I must confess they were superior in every respect and surpassed us in elegance, work and discipline within a short time. It was a pleasure to be a guest at their Bars to enjoy their conver sation. They were excellent counsellors to their chiefs or colleagues. It is interesting to note, that they never stopped in the profession but made their career as managers of hotels or other big establish ments, making good in soeial position once more. Other bar-tenders 13

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