DO YOU KNOW—

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 365, 5 March 1932, Page 9

DO YOU KNOW—

ABOUT RADIO. THAT for prompt and efficient radio service and repairs ring 32-513, Service Department, Direct Supply Co., 83, Cashel Street, West? * THAT chamois leather should be washed in warm water in which a pinch of bi-carbonate of soda has been dissolved? In this way the leather's softness, which often is lost in the process of washing, is retained. THAT Mullard AC Valves are half price at Shiplev’s Closing Down Sale? UY 224 9s, UX 245 Bs, UX 280 Ss, UY 227 7s 6d. 185, Manchester Street. X X X THAT loose electric lamps, switches or other electrical devices may cause “ static ” or noises in your radio set, especially if your set is an all-electric one? THAT in the modern automobile battery sets the valves used are the same as used in present-day electric sets, the reason being that AC valves are not affected by “ jolting ” experienced in most cars? * ABOUT TENNIS. THAT Mr T. Anderson uses only the finest gut obtainable (Armour’s and Tracy’s) in his first-class Tennis Racquet Restrings? Mr Anderson's business address is 14S, High Street (next Robert Francis). Telephone 41-269. * THAT you can improve your stroke play by practising volleying and smashing assidiously? In playing the same shot over and over again, mistakes are gradually eliminated. THAT by selecting your new racquet from a reputable firm of long standing you are assuring yourself definite satisfaction? THAT you can save money by having your racquet restrung at H. B. Jones? A complete stringing will cost you only 30s and, besides, you get a three months’ guarantee. H. B. Jones, “ The Racquet Specialist,” 609, Colombo * ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT for urgent, yet efficient, Plumbing, telephone 34-427? The Walton Plumbing Co„ Ltd., is noted for “ Service.” Their address is Gloucester Street (opp. “ Christchurch Star”). * X X X THAT you should always rinse scrubbing brushes after using them and turn them on their sides to dry? Bristles that are always wet become soddened and useless. Sweeping brushes and brooms should always be hung up when not in use. X X X THAT you can purchase Men’s Sports Suits in assorted shades at 19s 6d? Sports Coats for 6s lid. Blazers with coloured edging only 8s lid. Cash Clothing Co., 109, Manchester Street. * THAT handles that are loose on cupboards and chests of drawers can be made secure by applying alum melted in an iron spoon? THAT for the cold nights ahead you should get a pair of Robinson’* Lichfield 6s lid Pyjamas (or two for 13s)? N. W. Robinson, M’Kenzies Arcade, Hight Street. * XXX THAT you should line larder or cupboard shelves with white American cloth, which can be bought in from thirty-six to fifty-four-inch widths?, First measure the shelves, then cut the cloth accordingly. It keeps flat, and if anything is spilled this can be wiped up, and it is an easy matter to wash the shelves every day, so keeping the larder sweet and clean. X X X THAT there is no need to pay more than the wholesale Meat Co.’s price for meat? Many thrifty housewives are saving considerable money by buying all their meat direct from the Wholesale Meat Co.’s rooms in Manchester Street and Pyne and Co. * THAT silk stockings should be washed before they are worn, and after every time they are worn? The heels may be strengthened by running them over with strands of silk. X X X THAT James Mac Gibbon, Fur Specialist, 154 a, Armagh Street, will renovate and repair your last season’s Furs at the lowest possible prices? Telephone THAT when boiling fish, remove all scum as it rises to the top of the water? It spoils the flavour of the fish if allowed to in the pan. THAT for the perfectly fitted Foundation Garment, assured comfort and complete figure control the Corset Salon, 169 a, Cashel Street (near Manchester Street) offers the most efficient service? No figure too difficult. Advice, fittings and alterations free. Specialist in all surgical supports. Your own Corsets refitted and repaired at moderate cost. * X X X THAT when the steel fittings of a stove become brown through heat, rub them over with a rag dipped in vinegar before cleaning in the usual way? X X X THAT the most useful feature of a modern Iron is the Button Groove, exclusive to the Hotpoint Electric Iron? The National Electrical and Engineering Co., Ltd. Showrooms 150, High Street (lower). * X X X THAT hat ornaments, rings and brooches which have become dulled with wear can be cleaned by dipping them in methylated spirit and scrubbing gently with an old toothbrush? THAT for the correct time telephone No 35-722—D. C. Shier and Co., Practical Jewellers, 207, High Street, who are noted for their expert watch and jewellery repairs. THAT in damp weather windowframes are inclined to stick? Take a small piece of soap and rub it along the groove. Open and close the window a few times to make the soap slippery and to get it on to the edge of the sash, and afterwards you will have no trouble.