DO YOU KNOW—

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 380, 23 March 1932, Page 13

DO YOU KNOW—

ABOUT RADIO. THAT continuous “ static ” every night may not be static at all? It may be due to faulty or corroded battery connections, faulty frid leak, loose or broken connections in the house e.l. svstem (swicthes, bulb-seatings), etc. THAT in future E. G. Shipley will be specialising in Radio Repairs to Electric Sets? Have your set repaired by a qualified Radio Technician (by Govt. Exam.). Telephone No. 30-378. * THAT a crackling noise like static from the speaker may be due to a loose joint between the lead-in wire and the aerial ? This is more likely to occur on a windy day. THAT for prompt and efficient radio service and repairs ring 32-513, Service Department, Direct Supply Co., 83, Cashel Street West? * THAT artificial silk and stockings of artificial silk should always be rinsed in water to which two tablespoonfuls of vinegar have been added? This preserves the fabric and makes the stockings wear longer. ABOUT TENNIS. THAT Mr T. Anderson uges only the finest gut obtainable (Armour’s and Tracy’s) in his first-class Tennis Racquet Restrings? Mr Anderson’s business address is 148, High Street (next Robert Francis). Telephone 41-269. * THAT woollen tennis socks are not only a great comfort to the feet, but also prolong the life of the stockings? k a a THAT a restring may mean the difference between defeat and victory at the Easter Tournament? Maybe your racquet needs stringing too. Remember 11. B. Jones offers a three months’ guaranteed restring for only 30s. 11. B. Jones, 609, Colombo Street (next Butler’s). * :: THAT plain white lace-up tennis shoes are most suitable for court wear? ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT for the finest possible quality Wallpapers at most reasonable prices consistent with good quality, consult Smith and Smith, Tuam Street (just off High Street) ? 3 THAT if a teaspoonful of vinegar, sugar and dripping is added to a cabbage when it is being cooked, the flavour will be very much improved?

THAT many thrifty housewives are saving money by buying all their meat direct from the Wholesale Meat Co.? Their rooms are in Manchester Street (near Jones, McCrostie, and opposite Pyne and Co.). *

THAT to mop polished floors, use equal parts of kerosene and mop oil?

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 No. 34-026. *

THAT'cleaning rags with floor, metal and grate polish on them placed, when done with, between the wood and coal, use less wood and give a bright and cheerful fire very easily?

THAT the Gilbert and Sullivan girls attracted over 15,000 people to Hay’s, Limited, on Monday and Tuesday, when they staged a, big Mannequin Parade? The unanimous opinion of the large number who saw the Parade was that never before in Christchurch have such attractive new Season’s goods been sold at such low prices. You are strongly advised to visit Hay’s on Thursday to do your Easter shopping. They will be open until 9 p.m. * s& THAT worn-out stockings, silk, cotton or woollen, rolled up in pairs to a flat pad are excellent for metal polishing, shoe polishing and stove cleaning? 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. * THAT lacquered brass should be occasionally übbed over with a soft cloth dipped in a very small quantity of olive or linseed oil? Lacquer contains a high proportion of a substance known as shellac. Through wear this may harden, crack, and peel off. The metal underneath then quickly tarnishes. An occasional application of oil prevents the shellac from drying, and lengthens the life of the lacquer. THAT you can get new leather overcoats smartly cut, with Belt right round in Single Breasted for 65s and Double Breasted 755, at the Cash Clothing Coy., 109, Manchester Street? « « it THAT white paper bags are excellent for “ drying off ” surplus fat when frying fish, croutons, fritters and many other uses? Kept in the kitchen table drawer, they are always at hand, and are a real econonw. THAT Fishoilene Mix (Fishoilac, all colours) has unequalled preservative and spreading qualities? Protect your roof and other iron work this winter with Fishoilac and save money. * THAT if a leaky hot water bottle is filled up, not too tightly, with bran or sawdust, it will prove an excellent kneeling mat that is waterproof? *: THAT you can make your last season’s coat new and fashionable again with a smart Fur Collar and Cuff Set at a very reasonable price? Miss Sparkes’s address is 123, Armagh Street (opp. Dominion Motors). * THAT cotton bags which have contained wholemeal and self-raising flour, when washed and boiled, become white and soft, and make excellent straining bags for fruit jellies? 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”). * THAT wines and spirits are usually packed in straw envelopes? These straws should not be thrown away. When strung together they make an

ideal rough mat to place outside the door in dirty weather. 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 Repairs and Workmanship? *