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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