DO YOU KNOW

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 457, 19 May 1932, Page 14

DO YOU KNOW

ABOUT MOTORS. THAT it is dangerous to drive through a herd of cattle at night with the lights of the car on? If the herd is approaching the car, pull in to the side of the road and turn out the lights. Wait until the cattle have passed before proceeding. Lights enrage cattle, and often they will charge them. THAT for any Repairs your car may need, whether your car is an old model or the latest limousine, only the most skilled labour is used? Cars called for and delivered. Charges very moderate. Thom Bros., Hereford St. Tel. 33-204. w ABOUT RADIO. THAT if your set is not functioning right you should have it repaired by a qualified Radio Technician? Telephone 30-378. E. G. Shipley, Manchester Street, near Cashel Street (is a qualified Radio Technician by Government exam.). THAT balanced-armature loud speakers should be mounted on a baffle board? Use a circular strip of thick felt (half-inch stuff) between the frame and the wood, the holding screws being “ packed ” with rubber washers so as to prevent rattling. THAT for Repairs to all makes of Radio Sets and Radio Service, communicate with Direct Supply Co., 83, Cashel Street West? Official Service Dept, for Philips Radio. ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT a few drops of ammonia added to the water in a vase of cut flowers prolongs their life? THAT if your last season’s coat is too short it can be lengthened and made quite fashionable again at a very reasonable price? Consult MissSparkes, ,123, Armagh St. (opp. Dominion 'Motors). Telephone 37-705. THAT if you put a cake into a warm oven for a few seconds it makes the icing smooth and glossyj* THAT many wives in Christchurch are agreeably surprising their husbands by saving substantial amounts on thenmeat bills? How do they do it? Eas> —they simply buy All Meat direct from the Wholesale Meat Company’s rooms in Manchester Street (opposite Pvne and Co., and just around the corner from Jones, McCrostie.) THAT if you rub warts night and morning with castor oil, in time they will shrink and disappear? THAT if you want one of W. P. Ingham’s 14s 9d Guaranteed Electric Radiators (delivered free), better order now, as he has only a few left? W .P. Ingham’s address is 15, Templar St., Avonside. THAT mice dislike camphor, and , move from any place where it is sprinkled? THAT for Wallpapers that are distinctive, at prices that are reasonable, consistent with good quality, consult Smith and Smith, Tuam Street (just off High Street)? THAT a cupful oY finYashes and two teaspoonfuls of bi-carbonate of soda mixed with water into a smooth paste make an excellent polish for metals? THAT for urgent yet efficient Plumbing Repairs, Telephone 34-427? The Walton Plumbing Co., Ltd., is noted for “ Service.” Their address is Gloucester Street (opposite Christchurch “Star.”) THAT mustard will not dry so quickly if you mix in a drop or two of olive oil when making it? THAT Johnnie Hotpoint announces Price Reductions? Model R 39 large family cooker was £29 15s, now £27. The National Electrical and Engineering Co., Ltd., 150, High-Street (Lower). ' THAT jiow is the time to have your last season’s Furs renovated and repaired? Consult James Mac Gibbon, 154 a, Armagh Street. The prices are i reasonable but the work is ! the highest quality.^ j THAT spots of grease on leather upholstery are best treated with ! spirits of sal ammoniac? Dab the spots carefully, allowing time for the liquid to act. Then wash off with clean water. In case of grease marks that are of long standing the process may have to be 'repeated two or three times. 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 you should always rinse scrubbing brushes after use, and turn them on their sides? If the bristles are left wet the brushes will not wear so well. THAT the Berlei Corset, made in New Zealand, is procurable in every figure tvpe at the Corset Salon, 169 a, Cashel Street, near Manchester Street? Wear the model specially made for you. Be correctly fitted. Mrs Duncan, AHss Lundy, Corsetieres. THAT advertisers in this column get results from as far away as Gisborne? If you want to know’ how satisfied they are, just ask them.— j THAT for real hard wear these lines of working clothes for men would take some beating? Railcord coats 18s 6d, Trousers to match 9s lid. Seen at the Cash Clothing Co., 109, Manchester Street. * THAT to stone raisins easily, soak them for a minute or two in boiling water, when the seeds will come out without any trouble, and without bringing the fruit pulp with them? The fruit must be dried before being used. ## THAT the only sure way to save money on your lock repairs is to take them to H. B. Tones and Co., at 609, Colombo Street. . . . where efficiency is a feature and low charges no printer’s error ?

THAT beetroot will retain its colour if a pinch of bi-carbonate of soda is added to the water in which it is boiled? THAT the most bewitching Johnny caps can be bought at Hays, Ltd. for 2s lid? Hays Millinery, too, is the talk of the city for value and style. *