DO YOU KNOW

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 643, 22 December 1932, Page 14

DO YOU KNOW

ABOUT TENNIS. THAT you are assured of complete satisfaction in racquet repair bv dealing with Turner and Le Brun, Ltd.. between Kincaid’s and Hereford Street? Prices are right and gut used is of the dependable quality. * THAT it is easy to win at anything if you let the other fellow make the mistakes ? THAT for Dainty Christmas Gifts, see Mrs J. Densem’s choice selection of Silk Hose, Gloves and Fancy Handkerchiefs? Prices are extremely reasonable. Her address is IS4, Arim**'-?ji Street. * THAT footwork is very important? For the forehand the left foot is forward. while for the back-hand the right foot is forward. THAT Collins and Taylor use nothing below super quality in their restrings or repairs? Their business address is corner Gloucester and Armagh Streets. * THAT Tennis Racquets can be restrung, latest stringing machine, everv string uniform tension, for 15s? Single strings 9d. Genuine lamb casing gut. All work guaranteed three months. ; Country players, post us your racquet: ; one costs about 9d. We pay return postage. The Tennis Shop, 127, j Armagh Street, Christchurch. * ■ ABOUT MOTORS. THAT newspaper in your car makes an excellent extra “blanket” if the camper is chilly? THAT the annoyance of engine misfiring. petrol wastage, inefficient brakes, and many other signs of neglect are soon remediable by the expert staff of Car Maintenance, Ltd., 244, Durham Street? * » ss ABOUT RADIO. THAT any make of Radio Set j should be serviced or overhauled with ! latest equipment? Direct Supply Co., Official Service Dept., Philips Radio, S 3, Cashel Street. ’Phone 32-513. * ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT the larger type of figure is specially catered for at the Corset Salon? All garments fitted with care and efficiency. See the expert Corsetress first. Note the address, Duncan and Lundy, 169 A, Cashel Street W. near Manchester Street. * THAT after washing handkerchiefs you should steep them overnight in clean water to which a little cream of tartar has been added ? When ironed they will be beautifully white. THAT to economise these days is not always easy? One sure way, however, is: Buy all your Meat direct from the Wholesale Meat Co. rooms in Man-' Chester Street. «opposite Pyne’s, and near Jones, M’Crostie’s corner. * THAT you should tear newspaper | into small pieces, damp it, and use it j like tea leaves to take up dust when ; sweeping a dusty carpet? THAT there is no need to suffer j painful foot ailments? Consult The j London Foot Specialists, 219 a, High ; Street, who have many years of ex- j perience. Their address is just op- ! posite the old Clock Tower site. * j THAT suet pastry, unless loosely and lightly mixed, will be heavy and close ? THAT to have grey hair admits age or worry ? Why look old before your time? Vincent’s Hair Restorer (double strength) is not a dye; it simply restores the hair to natural shade. 2s 6d. Tavener, Chemist, successor to Spencer Vincent. * THAT the backs of silver or nickel brushes may be kept bright by rubbing them with a flannel dipped in ammonia ? THAT a stitch in time save nine? j Now “ Laxum,” the herbal tonic, for I Constipation will save your health by correcting the cause of your trouble. 2s 6d. Taverner, Chemist, Christchurch. * THAT if press-studs on washing dresses, skirts and jumpers are securely fastened before being put through the mangle, they will not crush and will fasten as easily as when new ? THAT now is the time for the family to ask father to put in a “ Hotpoint ” Hi-speed Range for mother for Christmas? National Electrical and Engineering Co., Ltd., 150, High Street. * THAT soap should never be applied directly to a sponge, as this tends to make it soft? The sponge should be dipped into a soapy solution. THAT to protect your roof and other iron work use Fishoilene Mix (Fishoilac. all colours), which has unequalled preservative and spreading qualities? Beware of substitutes. Fishoilene Co. of Australasia, 176, Hereford Street. Estab. 1929. * THAT a little fine sand sprinkled over a table before scrubbing is an effective labour-saver, making the wood smooth and white? *.* THAT Christmas orders may be considerably increased by displaying distinctive show-cards? “M” Showcard Service, 824 a, Colombo Street, always stock Showcards to suit any business. " :: ‘ THAT if suet is melted in the oven and put into jars it will keep for some time? Suet is easier to chop when treated in this way. THAT Smith and Smith are showing an exceptionally fine range of lowpriced Wall-papers? See window display, Tuam Street (just off High Street). * THAT mildew stains can generally be removed with a paste made of soft soap, mixed with starch, salt and lemon juice? , THAT the Cash Clothing Co. offers Men’s Quality Nap Trousers at 5s 6d,

Tweed 6s lid, Gabardine 7s lid, and Whipcord 10s 6d ? Latest in Men’s Sports Coats 8s lid, 12s 6d, 19s 6d, at 109, Manchester Street. * THAT cloths used for washing and wiping dishes should be washed thoroughly after every time they are used? When kitchen towels and rubbers are badly stained, wet them, rub soap well into the stains, roll up and leave for a few hours. Then put them into cold water and bring them to the boil, adding a little paraffin. Rinse well and hang in the open air. Keep all kitchen cloths washed daily, and boil them frequently with soda to soften the water and help out the grease.