DO YOU KNOW

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 563, 17 September 1932, Page 13

DO YOU KNOW

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 (a qualified Radio Technician by Government Exam.). THAT it is unwise to change the valves about in the* sockets of an electric set? Although the valves may fit the connections, the sockets may be different, and voltages are varied; therefore damage may be done to the set or valves. *.♦ 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. Telephone 32-513. * ABOUT MOTORS. THAT air cleaners and carburretor silencers on most cars to-day should be removed every 2500 miles and cleaned. THAT you can have your car washed for Is 6d? All repairs promptly attended to by skilled labour. Cars called for and delivered. Charges moderate. Thom Bros., Hereford Street. Tel. 41-472. * ABOUT TENNIS. THAT it does not pay to buy old model Tennis Racquets at reduced prices when T. G. Anderson, of 148, High Street, can offer you the very latest designs at similar prices? See his window display, which speaks for itself. * 5$ s* THAT broken strings should be repaired at once, otherwise the tennis racquet will go out of shape, and when once the racquet becomes warped it is useless? ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT it is a good idea before marking linen with ink, to write the name in pencil? This prevents ink from spreading. THAT to protect your roof and other iron work this winter use Fish-

oilene Mix (Fishoilac, all colours), which has unequalled preservative and spreading qualities? Beware of substitutes. Save 30 per cent of labour. Use Government Building Scheme. " THAT good English gilt picture frames may be washed with a sponge squeezed out in equal parts of water | and methylated spirit? Dust first with a soft brush, and finally polish and dry with chamois leather. THAT there is a Special Installation Offer on all Hotpoint Ranges purchased during September Shopping Month. Inquire NOW from the National Electrical and Engineering Co., Ltd., 150, High Street. THAT polished wood trays should be lightly and quickly wiped over with a rag dipped in methylated spirit after they have been in use? THAT Smith and Smith are showing an exceptionally fine range of lowpriced Wallpapers? See window display. Tuam Street (just off High Street). * THAT when sorting out the laundry look out all table linen that suffers from bad tea stains? Rub a little glycerine and yolk of egg (mixed in equal parts) into them and send to the laundry—or put in the wash tub. The linen will come back quite white. Glycerine alone is also good. THAT low overhead expenses enable very moderate charges to be made for Electrical Installations and Repairs done by H. S. Butcher, 11. Rosewarne Street, Spreydon? The workmanship is excellent, and only first-grade material used. ’Phone your requirements to 41-299 and get prompt and satisfactory electrical service. *

THAT household brooms and brushes, whether hard, soft, long or short-handled, should be washed in hot soapy water with a little soda added? Plunge them in cold water and put in the sun and breeze to dry. If possible hang them on the line. They must be dried as quickly as possible. THAT Men’s Summer Sports Wear is priced lower than ever at the Cash Clothing Co.? Men’s Flannel Trousers (latest shades) made to measure, any style, 18s 6d. Stylish Sports Coats and Blazers from 8s lid. 109, Manchester Street. THAT toilet brushes should be washed in hot water, to which a little ammonia has. been added? Plunge into cold, and quickly by a fire or in strong sun. THAT your Last Winter’s Costume could be turned into a fashionable frock at a very reasonable price? Consult Miss Sparkes, 123, Armagh Street (opp. Dominion Motors). Telephone 37-705. * « THAT blouses may, if of light material, lie in a drawer? If hung up the hanger should be padded, as the sharp ends are apt to make creases in the sleeve tops of the blouses. THAT if you feel you must economise and save on your Meat Bill, try , buying Meat direct from the Wholesale Meat Co.’s Rooms, Manchester Street, near Jones, M’Crostie’s? THAT hats should be placed away with brims upward? Twist rolls of soft: tissue paper into a circle, and always slip caps and berets over these before putting away. THAT you should always consult an expert for Electrical Repairs? W. P. Ingham’s workmanship is guaranteed and his prices are moderate. 15, Templar Street, Avonside. ».♦ j,* J.J THAT shoes should be stuffed with paper to keep their shape and absorb the dampness after wearing? THAT Hikers, Rowers, Cyclists, Swimmers, Runners, etc., should not fail to see our special line of Men’s All Woo] Black Roslyn Shorts at only 2s a pair? Cash Clothing Co., 109, Manchester Street (next Dodds). THAT lingerie ribbons should be washed in warm, soapy water rinsed in clear warm water, and then in cold water? Instead of ironing them wind them carefully round a clean glass bottle and leave them there until they are quite dry. The ribbons will look almost like new.

THAT now is the time to purify your blood and build up the system? Consult Tavener, Chemist and Rheumatoid Arthritis Specialist, 183. High Street, Christchurch, and let him “ tone you iup” with his special Tonic, 2s 6d and j3s 6d. Body-building, appetising and nerve stimulating. Unequalled for Neuritis. * THAT a plumber in time saves the furniture? The Walton Plumbing Co., j Ltd., is noted for “ Service.” Their address is Gloucester Street (opposite “Christchurch Star”). Telephone 34-427. * THAT before joining parts of handknitted garments together, pin them on a board to the proper measurements before being pressed? This ensures that the work is not stretched in the wrong direction when ironed under a damp cloth. See that the knitting is dry before removing the pins. THAT it will be really worth while to visit D. C. Shier and Co.’s Sale (now on) ? Everything substantially reduced in price. Their address is 207, High | Street. Telephone 35-722 for correct time. * THAT oxidised silver fittings need very careful cleaning, otherwise the surface will be spoilt? A solution of very weak ammonia or the juice of a lemon, slightly diluted with warm water and applied with a soft cloth, will be found effectual in removing most stains.