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Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 697, 25 February 1933, Page 13

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ABOUT RADIO. THAT when you need Radio Repairs) of any kind they should be done with the latest service equipment? The Direct Supply Co. are fully equipped for prompt service. Charges moderate. Official Repair Depot for Philips Radio, 83, Cashel Street. * ABOUT TENNIS. THAT the firm that specialises in its work can give you better service than the one which considers tennis as a side-line only? That’s why it pays to let Turner and Le Brun, Ltd., do your Tennis Racquet Repairs. * THAT Tennis Racquets can be Restrung, latest stringing machine, every string uniform tension, for 15s, single strings 9d? Genuine Lamb Casing Gut. All work guaranteed three months. Country players, post us your racquet. We pay return postage. The Tennis Shop, 127, Armagh Street. * ABOUT MOTORS. THAT when you see another car is about to back into yours and there is no time to escape, release the brakes? This will reduce the strain on the parts which receive the shock. That if your car is giving you trouble it is time for you to consult the expert staff of the Car Maintenance Co., Ltd., 246, Durham Street, who are noted for their prompt and expert workmanship? Their telephone number is 31-499. * ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT for expert Watch, Clock and Jewellery Repairs at very reasonable prices, consult D. C. Shier and Co., Watchmakers anad Jewellers, 207, High Street? Telephone 35-722 for the correct time. * THAT a tough fowl, if it is soaked in cold -water for twenty-four hours before it is required, will be beautifully tender when cooked? THAT for foundation wear an exceptional opportunity awaits the discriminating buyer? Make your purchase now at The Corset Salon. Dainty wrap on Corset in Pink Broche, sizes 25 to 30, usually 455, now 255. Note address: 169 a, Cashel Street, near Manchester Street. Fittings and alterations free. * THAT it is a good plan to steep new silk stockings, before wearing them, in tepid water containing a little salt? This sets the dye and also strengthens the fabric. THAT there is no need to suffer painful foot ailments? Consult the London Foot Specialists, 219 a, High Street, who have many years of experience. Their address is just opposite the old Clock Tower site. THAT a suspicion of cinnamon improves the flavour of a cup of chocolate? THAT Mrs Densem, of 184, Armagh Street, is offering some dainty frocks, end of season lines, at greatly reduced prices? An early visit will be profitable. * THAT lemons can be kept almost indefinitely under airtight glass? THAT Attractive Price Tickets for your new window display may be obtained from the “M ” Showcard Service, 824 a, Colombo Street? Their representative will call upon request. * THAT if when peeling onions you begin at the root and peel upwards you will not find any discomfort? Another way is to peel them under water. THAT there is now available a wonderful Electric Hair Dryer costing only 60s, at the National Electrical and Engineering Co., Ltd., 150, High Street? * THAT you should always put the sugar in a pie in the centre of the fruit, not underneath the pastry? THAT men who visit the Cash Clothing Co. are amazed at the extraordinary values in Sports Suits at 19s 6d and 255? Smart Sports Coats 8s lid, 12s 6d and 15s 6d at 109, Manchester Street. * THAT Rheumatoid Arthritis is curable? Painful, swollen, creaky joints indicate that you are developing this affliction. Consult Tavener, Chemist, A. J. White’s Buildings. 250 patients already claim treatment as wonderful success. * THAT if you wish to save money On Meat you should always buy your Meat direct from the Wholesale Meat Company’s rooms, in Manchester Street (opposite Pyne’s) ? * THAT you should keep all crusts and stale pieces of bread and dry off in the oven? Put them through the mincing machine and bottle. They are then at hand when required. THAT twisted, swollen, painful creaky joints are symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis? Don’t neglect these warnings. Tavener’s Arthritis Prescription gives free and painless use of joints. Consultation free. Tavener, Chemist, High Street. * THAT you should shut the oven door gently when cooking, as a bang is apt to spoil the contents? 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. Established 1929. * THAT all vegetables should be put into fast boiling water and quickly brought to boiling point again. THAT your last season’s coat can be turned, remodelled and made fashionable at a very reasonable cost with one of our smart fur collars? Miss Sparkes, 123, Armagh Street (opposite Dominion Motors). Telephone 37-705 * THAT nearly all fish which are fried are improved by the addition of a teaspoonful or two of lemon juice to the fat in which they are cooked? THAT the finest values in Settees and Easy Chairs are to be found at V. S. Cox’s, 148, High Street (opposite new Post Office) ? It is advisable to buy now, however, as prices show a distinct leniency, to rise.