DO YOU KNOW—

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 735, 12 April 1933, Page 7

DO YOU KNOW—

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 HOUSEKEEPING. 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 a cracked fresh egg can still be boiled successfully if it is wrapped in tissue-paper? 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. 4: ' THAT if you boil sausages for two minutes before frying them they will cook without bursting their skins? 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 if you add a few grains of rice when making a baked custard it will not go watery? THAT you cannot afford to miss the Wholesale Meat- Co.’s Gigantic Auction Sale of Meat at noon next Thursday? The address is Manchester Street, opposite ■ Pyne and Co., near Cashel Street corner. THAT a simple wav to prevent irons from rusting is to rub the face and edge with the end of a candle before the iron is quite cold? This produces a thin film of wax which prevents the rust forming. THAT D. C. Shier and Co. are noted for their extremely low charges for sight testing and all classes of Optical Repair Work? Their address is 207, High Street, past old Clock Tower site. THAT to prevent large articles, such as sheets, blankets, table-cloths, etc., from wrapping over the clothes-line, you should put three or four small spring-pegs on the bottom of the article? This will keep it from blowing over and enable it to dry quicker and cleaner. 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. * THAT to stone raisins quickly and easily put them in a basin and pour boiling water over them. Let them stand for two minutes, then drain the water off, and pinch out the stones at the stem end. 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. * THAT rubber sponges should not be thrown away when they are worn out? Use them for scouring porcelain baths and sinks. The crinkly surface acts like a brush, without scratching. THAT 2s lid, 3s lid or 4s lid buys Men’s Warm Winter Pullovers and Cardigans (smart styles) at Cash | Clothing Co., 109, Manchester Street? . Also very latest Lumber Jackets, wonderful value, at Ss lid, 10s 6d and j 16s 6d, * *

THAT if an aluminium saucepan gets burnt, fill it with cold water sufficient to cover the burnt part, then add several small pieces of rhubarb. Boil for twenty minutes, then all the burnt part will come away, and the life of your saucepan be saved. 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 Mundv, Corset Specialists. * THAT a really safe way of getting your hand-knitted cardigan or jumper to fit nicely is to cast on about twentystitches and knit a few inches to judge the number of stitches to the inch? Then multiply by the waist or bust measurement needed. 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 boracic powder is a wonderful grease-remover? Rub the powder well into the grease spot, preferably while it is new; after a few minutes brush gently off and the grease will have disappeared. If the grease is already dry then damp the powder first, and do not brush off until it is quite dry. THAT when you have a stubborn cough or cpld on the chest, instant relief can be had by taking Tavener’s Benzoin Balsam? It “cuts the phlegm” 2s 6d. Tavener, Chemist, High Street All grocers. * THAT the best method of cleaning stained silver inkstands is to use chloride of lime, mixed to a stiff paste with a little cold water? Rub well into the stains and leave on a few minutes. Then remove and polish in the usual way. THAT you can buy a Cardigan o Jumper for only 9s lid at Mrs Densem’s, noted Knit Wear Specialist, op posite South Island Motors, Armagh Street? Why worry about knitting? * 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. *