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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-