DO YOU KNOW

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 301, 19 December 1931, Page 11

DO YOU KNOW

ABOUT RADIO THAT as long as there are battery sets (and there will be plenty for years to come) valves will be jeopardised by shorting over from high-voltage supply ? This possibility can be definitely eliminated by connecting a small flashlight bulb in the negative “ B ” battery lead. These bulbs are inexpensive and are easily obtained. THAT whether your radio set is battery operated or all electric, it can be efficiently tested and repaired with latest testing equipment? Ring Direct Supply Company, ’Phone 32-513, or call at 83, Cashel Street. * THAT if you live out of town you can get better distance reception by using an aerial from 150 to 200 feet long? THAT E. G. Shipley has for sale one National “ B ” Battery Eliminator for £6 10s? The usual price is £l2 10s. Their address is; 185 a, Manchester Street. * ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING THAT Tents are only los, Diamond Rings from 30s, Tennis Racquets from 7s lid at Meltzer Bros., Anchor Exchange Co., Ltd., 143, Manchester Street? Goods bought, sold and exchanged. * THAT salt should always be kept in a wooden box having a lid? The only cause of lumps is dampness; therefore if salt is kept covered, and in a wooden box (which will absorb all the moisture) there will be no more lumpy salt. THAT there is no need to worry when there’s urgent plumbing work? Ring telephone No. 34-427. The Walton Plumbing Company is noted for “ expert service ” and reasonable prices. Their address is Gloucester Street (opp. Christchurch "Star”). * TFfAT if you want to make soup or gravy from the water in which meat has been cooked you can remove the grease in this way?—Dip a piece of muslin into cold water. Wring it, out and strain the liquid through this cloth. THAT all new stocks of useful Electrical Presents are priced lower at Cotter’s? Solve the Christmas Gift problem here. Electric Radios, £lO 10s, New Car Batteries 455. Cotter’s, Electrical Engineers, Radio and Battery Specialists, 158. High Street, City. * THAT an old-fashioned remedy recommended for inflamed eyes is elder flower lotion? When elder flowers are available, pick some, scald them and leave them in the water until nearly cold, then strain, and bathe the eyes well with the lotion. THAT we should combine and buy Mother one really worth-while gift—a Rapid Jug, a Premier Duplex Vacuum Cleaner, a Hotpoint Range or a General Electric Refrigerator—from the National Electrical and Engineering Co., Ltd., 150, High-Street (Lower)? * THAT when soot falls on the carpet, cover it quickly with salt arid then sweep away? In this way you may remove it without the least damage to the carpet. THAT there are wedding ties and social ties, also ties of birth, but the only ties WE advertise are the best ties on earth? Parisian Ties, latest colours and patterns, from 2s 6d. N. W. Robinson, 9, M’Kenzie’s Arcade, High Street. * THAT there is a mixture that will remove grease from the finest fabrics? It is made of one quart of rain water, 2oz ammonia, 1 teaspoonful saltpetre, and loz shaving soap cut up very finely. THAT for your meat supplies and the best value in town for } r our money, go to The Wholesale Meat Company, Manchester Street (near Jones, McCrostie and opp. Pyne and Co.) ? THAT you should get a piece of sheet iron, about ten or twelve inches square, and place it over a gas ring? When hot, it will keep three or four pans boiling at once. THAT the most suitable Christmas Gift for a man is a Spun Silk (19s 6d) or Luvisca Shirt (16s 6d), obtainable from N. W. Robinson, 9, M’Kenzie’s Arcade, High Street? THAT a pinch or part of teaspoonful qf carbonate of soda put in with stewed fruit considerably lessens the amount of sugar required?. THAT the Corset Salon, opposite Jon§s, McCrostie, Cashel Street, are showing the boneless girdle with side fastenings at 9s 6d? Ideal for sports wear. Also corsets specially suited for the larger type of figure. E.O.S. models from 15s 6d. Be expertly fitted. Corsets altered and repaired. THAT an ordinary fish bass (as supplied by fishmonger) stuffed with hay or straw and sewn up, makes an excellent for floor cleaning? The handles are used for hanging up this useful article. THAT the Ideal Christmas Present is a useful, practical gift, such as a beautiful Three-piece Suite, which rnay, be purchased at V. S. Cox’s for the low price of £l4 14s? The address is High Street (Lower), next to Robt. Francis. THAT an old razor blade will prove a quick and easy way’ to open up the seams of any old garment? THAT you save many pounds by buying direct from the MIDLAND FURNISHING COMPANY, LTD., Victoria Street, who, after many years of wholesale dealing only, are now open direct to the public? Telephone No. 35-554, THAT for all repairs and oiling take your watch to a thoroughly competent watchmaker? Other persons will only destroy a watch of high precision. THAT by buying your Christmas Gifts from D. C. Shier and Co., Jewellers, you are assured a ‘‘square deal” as regards both price and quality? ' Their address is 207, High Street (Lower). * THAT dry coffee grounds make excellent pincushions? The pins and