Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-12-24
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PERRY b BRoTHER particularly desire that all
persons in their employ will aid and assist them
in the observance of the following rules, as it
is evident their adoption will contribute in no
small degree to the honor and welfare Of all
persons employed about the establishment.
]. 1t is expected that every one will be strict
~ honest, moral and correct in their deport-
ment, both in and out the store and adhere
strictly to the truth in all things.
?. II is requested that the young gentlemen
will abstain from the use of tobacco lin the
! STOREY and intoxicating liquors in all forms.
Scrupulous neatness in dress, and personal
cleanliness in all things relating to the store,
will be respectfully insisted upon--cach one
considering ita part Of lis duty 10 see that all
things are kept in their place.
,. All persons employed about this cstab-
lishment must be promptly vat their post of duty
/ by 0 clock, A. NJ, and not TO leave the store
ON private business unless they give notice TO
one of the proprietors, stating at what time
! they intend to return. More time for meals
than is actually requisite will not be allowed.
| 4. Each person will see, prior to his leaving
the store for the day, that all the stock under
/ his care is properly marked and put up in tue
best possible order, original folds if practically
/ 3. All customers must be waited on prompt
| ly and politely, the prices stated for any arli-
/
| the marked price strictly prohibited, unless d.
rccted by one of the firm. Statesmen are also
enjoined against eilecting sales by putting i'll Il
customers parcel any articles by way OF in
ducement, with the understanding that they
are not TO be charged in the bill.
Any salesman or clerk detected in an untruth
will be discharged forthwith.
6. All salesmen are requested to report any
articles in their department that are Of slow
sale, or appear either above or below the mar
ket price, in order that the buyer may know
the condition of the stock--also 10 keep dali
| ly list Of the wants Of his department.
T. Statesmen or clerks are not permitted to
open accounts, or create balances with custom
crs, or TO overdraw their pay, or make any
purchase on the firms account without permits
sion; also, positively prohibited from talking
out doors as to whom we sell, or OF whom 10
purchase, or what amounts, or any thing re.
lating TO the trade Of the house.
/ 8. We request that all statesmen will cheer
fully surrender to each other customers who
may be personal friends also extend 10 each
other the courtesy OF serving any customer
who may return to the store to purchase or re-
examine any article originally shown them
Customers returning to the store TO make com
plants or correct errors Of any kind must II
\ all cases be referred to the party with whom
they had the transaction.
0. A strict observance Of the rules in fore,
at the book-keeper's and teller's desk must b,
insisted on, and each person is requested TO re-
port any violations Of any Of the rules abou
the establishment.
h 10. Quarreling, contentious, or loud talk
ing, either with customers or others, is most
positively prohibited If personal differences
of an unpleasant kind should unfortunately
occur, mutual forbearance is earnestly recon-
mendcd, or notice Of their occurrence TO the
senior partner Of the house, who will inyaria-
bly, employ his earliest and best endeavors tC
remove any and all causes OF dissatisfaction
that may exist.
IL. It is requested that all persons in oui
employ will cultivate feelings Of kindness and
friendship, extending that gentIemanly courte-
sy which will add alike to their own and The
character OF the house.