DO YOU KNOW—

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 471, 4 June 1932, Page 7

DO YOU KNOW—

ABOUT MOTORS. 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 Street. Tel. 33-204. * ABOUT RADIO. THAT it is a wise practice for setowners to have their sets inspected from time to time by a competent radio technician? This ensures perfect operating at all times. THAT the unsightly appearance of lead-in and earth wires attached to. most radio sets may be avoided by the use of special wall plugs, procurable at most radio dealers at a moderate cost? 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 fish baked in butter makes a delightful change, also fried onions are very savoury for the cold weather and good nerve tonics? 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. THAT every* housewife sffiould keep a stock-pot so that nothing is wasted, besides, always having a part foundations for soups? ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT the Q.S.D. Fruit Mart shredded and delivered nearly one ton of Marmalade last year? Only sound fruit used. 6d per lb or 5d per lb over 31b. 66, Oxford Terrace. Telephone 36-155. THAT breadcrumbs may always be ready for frying fish, rissoles, etc., by placing all small pieces of bread that are left at the table in the pven to dry, then crushing them with the rolling-pin and bottle? 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 rice 'pudding is greatly improved if a little grated suet and a few currants or sultanas are added? THAT any boy or youth would be delighted with one of our Black Rubber Overcoats at 10s 6d? Ideal for wet weather. Also, a special line of Gabardine Coats (all wool) ; only 15s 6d. Cash Clothing Co., 109, Manchester Street. * * * * * THAT apples, bananas, cherries (crystallised), dates and other fruit make nice pancakes—a change from the ordinary plain currant ones? THAT if your coat is too short we will lengthen and make it quite fashionable again at very reasonable cost? Consult Miss Sparkes, 223, Armagh Street, opp. Dominion Motors. THAT rusty flat-irons may be cleaned by rubbing the hot iron with a rag in which a lump of beeswax is tied and then scouring thoroughly on a cloth sprinkled with salt? 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 you >an renew the flattened pile of velvet if you hold it over a basin of very hot water, or hang the dress in the bathroom when it is full of steam? THAT now is the time to have your last season’s Furs Renovated and Repaired? Consult James Mac Gibbon, 154 a, Armagh Street. The prices are reasonable, but the work is always of the highest quality. THAT a little lemon juice placed in the water when cooking butter beans improves their flavour ?^ THAT the Corset Salon, Cashel Street, have a very charming range of Sample Foundation Garments in shades of Pink, Sky, Peach and Apple? Bargain prices. Also Frilly Fashioned Lisle Thread Hose, usually 4s lid, for 2s lid. Note address; 169 a, Cashel Street. Mrs Duncan and Miss Lundy, Corsetieres.

THAT when making a sponge cake or Swiss roll don’t forget the tablespoonful of cold water—the result will be a much lighter cake when this is beaten in with the eggs? THAT if you’re careless with your keys you should obtain a duplicate set at 11. B. Jones and Co.? They’re a handy safeguard and the cost is small. Quick service and workmanship guaranteed at 609, Colombo Street. Door keys from Is 6d. THAT for obstinate grease marks on wallpaper use Fuller's earth? Dust it over the spot, leave for a time, then brush off. If necessary, repeat the process. THAT many thrifty housewives in and about Christchurch are surprising their husbands by substantially reducing their meat bills? The reason is really very simple. They now buy all their meat direct from the Wholesale Meat Company’s Rooms in Manchester Street (opp. Pyne and Co., just around corner from Jones, M’Crostie). * THAT to remove coffee or tea stains from table linen dab each stain with glycerine, and then wash the articles in the ordinary way? This will remove stains even if they are several days old, and will not damage the linen in any way. That football is New Zealand’s national game, and that N. W. Robinson is best for Football Jerseys? Read this, for example: Double-strapped Cotton Jerseys, in all colours, for 6s lid. N. W. Robinson’s address is M’Kenzie’s Arcade, High Street. * THAT to tighten loose knife handles, take the handle out and neatly fill the cavity with powdered brimstone? Make the prong hot, insert it into the brimstone, and press firmly. When cold it will be found to set as hard as a stone.