DO YOU KNOW—

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 197, 20 August 1931, Page 4

DO YOU KNOW—

THAT black acquires a shiny appearance which may be removed by rubbing with a flannel moistened with turpentine. Hang the garment in the air to remove the odour. THAT “ Hotpoint ” Calrod Elements are the fastest and most economical Electric Range Elements in the World. * THAT stains on brown boot's and shoes should be rubbed with a little methylated spirits. The leather may then be polished as usual. :: THAT H. C. Urlwin, Ltd., is noted as being the lowest price Electrical Firm in Christchurch. THAT very tarnished brass can be cleansed with a small piece of some good scouring soap dissolved in a saucer with ammonia. Apply this to the surface with a soft br.sh, afterwards rub with hot cloths, and lastly polish with a chamois leather. THAT “ Cheddar ” Easy and Settees are guaranteed in writing. “ See vour own chair or settee made ” at Leslie G. Amos’ Workrooms, corner Manchester and Armagh Streets. THAT enamel-ware which has become burned or discoloured may be cleansed by rubbing with a paste formed of coarse salt and vinegar. THAT the Walton Plumbing Co. (opp. “ Christchurch Star,” .Gloucester Street) has done most of the big contracting jobs in Christchurch this year. * *■* THAT playing cards may be cleaned if you rub them on both sides with a little butter on a piece of clean flannel. Then polish with another flannel dipped in dry flour. This sounds a little drastic, but the pack will be found like new. THAT you can get dressmaking Paper Patterns cut to your individual measurements and to any style at Hay’s, Ltd. THAT grease on wallpaper can be easily removed if you mix pipe-clay to the consistency of" cream with water and dab freely on the spot. Leave until thoroughly dry and then scrape off carefully. TPIAT it is time to spray your trees with “ Dial ” Brand Emulsified Red Oil (3s 6d Ewart Smith, The Reasonable Ironmongers, High Street. Lower (opp. Armstrong’s). THAT medicine stains on silver spoons may be removed by rubbing them with a rag dipped in dilute sulphuric acid, and then washing in soapsuds. THAT for dainty wallpapers Smith and Smith, Ltd., in Tuam Street, have a most wonderful selection at reasonable prices. * THAT to remove scratches from furniture rub with almond oil. Several applications may be necessary. Camphorated oil is a simple remedy for improving the scratched or defaced surface of any article of furniture. THAT £hier and Co., Jewellers, High Street (Lower) are considered the best in Christchurch for Prompt and Expert Jewellery Repairs. :: THAT to brighten the colours in a rug or carpet, sweep it with a broom dipped in salt water. Shake the broom well as it only needs to be dampened. THAT spring time is costume time, and Miss Sparkes, Costumier and Dressmaker, Armagh Street (opp. Dominion Motors) will make up your own materials at extremely low prices. * THAT to remove stains from knife handles rub them with salt moistened with lemon juice. If the handles are wiped with spirits of wine, the treatment will have a whitening effect. THAT there is an advantage in having two Cookery Books if one is “ Katrine’s ” Cookery Chats and Recipes. Price 2s 6d from all BookI sellers. Publishers: Simpson and Wili Hams, Ltd., High Street.

THAT this column will appear every Thursday and will contain may valuable hints.