DO YOU KNOW—

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 732, 8 April 1933, Page 31 (Supplement)

DO YOU KNOW—

ABOUT RADIO. X*: 5* 55 THAT if your set has an excessive hum it may be due to the electrolytic. condensers losing their filtering properties, or leakage in the same unit? 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. * THAT if the tone of vour receiver seems rough when tuned to a local station, it may be due to overloading of the valves in the set? A small indoor aerial connected to the set for use with a powerful local sation will overcome the difficulty. ABOUT TENNIS. THAT Tennis Racquets can be Restrung, latest stringing machine, every string uniform tension, for 15/-, single string 9d? Genuine Lamb Casing Gut. All work guaranteed three months. Country players, post us your racquet. We pay return postage. The 'lennis Shop, 127, Armagh Street. 5 ABOUT GOLF. r-2 » ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT velour hats which have become spotted with rain should be brushed lightly with a small wire brush such as is used for cleaning suede shoes? If the velour is soiled,’brush a little powdered French chalk into the velour with an ordinary hat brush first. Any greasy parts should be rubbed with a little benzine. THAT V. S. Cox’s price for Easy Chairs and Suites is the lowest in Christchurch, but the quality and workmanship are amazingly high? Low rent and low overhead expenses is the reason. The address is 148, High Street, opposite New Post Office. * THAT magnesia will remove grease and oil stains from all kinds of delicate materials? Apply to the affected parts with a pad of soft rag, hold close to the fire for a minute or so, then rub lightly with cotton-wool. THAT you can buy a Cardigan or Jumper for only 9s lid at Mrs Densem’s, noted Knit Wear Specialist, opposite South Island Motors. Armagh Street? Why worry about knitting? * THAT toast will be perfectly crisp if the grill and the rack on which the bread is placed are heated before starting to make the toast? If the bread is placed on a cold surface it is inclined to make it tough. THAT when you have a stubborn cough or cold on the chest, instant relief can be had by taking Tavener's Benzoin Bdlsam ? It “cuts the phlegm." 2s 6d. Tavener, Chemist, High Street. All grocers. THAT if enamelware is given an occasional polishing with a good furniture cream it will preserve the enamel. :*2 THAT if you suffer from distressing 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 artichokes will not turn black when they are cooked if a teaspoonful of vinegar is added to : the water in which they are boiled. THAT the new models now showing at the Corset Salon are most attractive —charmingly portrayed in white, pearl and pink? Corselettes and Wraps in dainty broche and satin suitable for the Easter Bride. 169 a, Cashel Street, near Manchester Street. Mrs Duncan and Miss Mundy, Corset Specialists. * 55 55 55 THA'y chalky marks can be removed from glass water-bottles by using malt vinegar? Leave this in the bottle for three or four hours, then rub the bottle and rinse well. THAT to combat the Rat and Mouse pest, Tavener’s Double Strength Poisoned Grain has no equal? Protect your property and health. Use this sure killer. Is 6d. Tavener, Chemist, 183, High Street. * 55 55 55 THAT if you save your old eggshells, tie them up in a small bag, and place in your copper when you are boiling clothes, they will help to whiten discoloured clothes, as the lime contained in the shells has a bleaching effect. 55 55 55 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, Dressmaker and Costumier, 123, Armagh Street (opposite Dominion Motors). Telephone 37-705 * 55 55 55 THAT even fountain pens can do with a spring clean every once in a while? To do this, unscrew all parts I of the pen and let them soak in vinegar for half an hour. Then rinse very thoroughly in warm water, assembling together when thoroughly dry, and you will find your pen runs much more smoothlv.

THAT you cannot afford to miss the Wholesale Meat Co.’s Gigantic Auction Sale of Meat at noon next Friday? The address is Manchester Street, opposite Pyne and Co., near Cashel Street corner. * THAT tea stains on blankets can be removed by using a warm borax solution—loz of the powder to one pint of warm water. Twist the stained part between the fingers and saturate thoroughly with cold water. Squeeze and then dip into the solution. Leave until cold and then rinse thoroughly in clear, warm water. Repeat if necessary. 55 55 55 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. * 55 55 55 THAT skimmed mine will stiffen organdies arid'laces. This is an excellent way of freshening up a tired lace evening frock. 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 after applying polish to antique furniture, you should rub it up with a fairly stiff brush in the direction of the grain; this brings up the full effect of the markings on the wood? The same thing applies to oak floors. THAT the National Electrical and Engineering Co.. Ltd.’s Huge Premises Removal Sale is now on? Thousands of pounds worth of stock is being sacrificed at forced sale prices. * THAT when taking little tea cakes or scones out of the oven it is an excellent idea to slip them on to a board and leave till cool, the reason being that the wood absorbs the moisture and keeps the underpart of the cakes drj’ and soft?