1935 The Barkeeper's Golden Book by O Blunier

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usually remained at their job, preferring to become a bar-master, rather than an isolated hotel manager. Financially their job was more profitable, and the confidential relations with distinguished guests meant more to them, than many other advantages. Naturally no outsider with a higher education was better qualified and could risk such a career as a former officer, under the protection of Society. These observations refer to the juncture of affairs in America in the years 1907—1915. Although the international bar-tender's job is probably one of the most difficult physically and otherwise, it is still an interesting and fine profession for a man of the world. Though heworks by day and night, in an atmosphere of smoke and noisy talk, laughter surrounds him and the music of a good band, and most interesting personalities visit him. To be in continual contact with the highest class of Society, to gain their confidence and to be considered as a gentleman makes this profession an attractive one. Many people would hardly imagine that such a bar-keeper is in daily personal contact with princes and lords.

The Tinier'^ lOld at liondoit Mr. Jade or John "Miller •how he used to go work» well known Bar-keeper and sportsman in New York, London and on the Continent. Still going strong. In Friendship. O. B.

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