Smartchart

Whether it is smart to drink, or not smart not to drink, or smart to have a private bar, or not smart not to have one, was not explicitly stated by Publisher Conde Nast's smartchart House & Garden, in the September issue of which, with artful photographs and over the captions "TO PROMOTE A PLEASANT PASTIME . . .DECORATION ENTERS A NEW FIELD," appeared the following descriptions :

1) "This tiny modern bar made from two wall closets measures only three yards square. The whole room is finished in silver leaf, with the walls striped in blue, silver and copper color. Linoleum painted black, ivory, pink and tan covers the floor and the lights are tubes of frosted blue glass."

2) "Above is a room in a country house decorated to suggest an old sidewalk bar. The walls in scenes of Broadway in 1860 were painted by Louis Bouche. . . ."

3) "The front of this bar is painted to represent a wood railing, with the counter portions of mahogany. Shelves painted lacquer red backed by mirrored glass with a painted decoration in the centre contribute to the gaiety of this space. . . ."

4) "Well planned shelves, an electric fruit juice squeezer and nautical accessories are features of this bar in a ship room. The pirate panel at the back was done by Charles Baskerville. . . ."