DO YOU KNOW—

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 752, 4 May 1933, Page 9

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 Company are fully equipped for prompt service. Charges moderate. Official Repair Depot for Philips Radio, 83, Cashel Street.

THAT in order to change the frequency in kilocycles to metres of wavelengths divide 300,000 by the number of kilocycles? ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT the three-piece Relaxwell Suites offered at V. S. Cox’s, 148, High Street (next National Electrical) are the most amazing Value' in Christchurch? Independently sprung edges and double lashed springs, yet priced only £l7 10s. THAT you can prevent the bristles of a new broom from spreading by tying a piece of stocking round them? It will make the broom last much longer, and will make even the “ old broom sweep clean.” THAT for Comfort, Economy and Perfect Corsetry try the Corset Salon, where the attention and individual services are unique? All foundation garments accurately fitted. Surgical Corsets and Supports a speciality. Note address: The Corset Specialists, 169 a. Cashel Street, near Manchester Street. THAT a bowl heated and placed over hard butter will soon soften it? THAT Mechanics’ wear can be purchased at the following low prices:— Bib Overalls and Jackets 8s lid. Trousers 7s 6d, Combinations 12s 6d? Also Butchers’ Aprons, Is 6d, 2s 6d, 3s 6d. 4s 6d, at Cash Clothing Co., 109, Manchester Street. THAT powdered starch is an excellent silver polish, while olive oil is the best thing to use for cleaning oxidised copper kerbs? THAT Attractive Price Tickets for your new window display may be obtained from the “M ” Showcard Service, 824 a, Colombo Street? Theic representative will call upon request. THAT if your pies run over in the oven, you should sprinkle salt liberally over the syrup? This will stop the syrup from burning and save a lot of smoke and smell in the house. This is also true when things run or boil over on the stove. 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 lemon juice should not be used as a bleaching agent for the skin in cold weather by those who have sensitive skin? The strong acid is inclined to produce instead of remove redness and roughness. THAT the National Electrical and Engineering Co., Ltd.’s Huge Premises Removal Sale is nearing an end? j Thousands of pounds’ worth of stock 1 being sacrificed at forced sale prices. ; THAT whenever you make a baked : custard, a useful wrinkle to know is ; always to boil the milk before mixing j with the eggs? This will prevent the 1 custard breaking and turning watery 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 Cos- , tumier, 123. Armagh Street (opposite | Dominion Motors). Telephone 37-705. * 1 THAT a useful economy tip when i darns in silk stockings show above the ! heel of the shoe is to put a small \ tapered tuck in the lower part of the j heel of the stocking? This does not I rub or cause inv inconvenience and ; the stocking looks as good as new. THAT D. C. Shier and Co. are noted j for their extremely low charges for sight testing and all classes of Optical Repair Work? Their address is 207, High Street, opposite Star Stores, Lower High Street. THAT a sponge that has become slimy through too much soap can be cleaned by soaking it for several hours ! in cold water to which a generous; amount of ammonia has been added j Afterwards the sponge should be rinsed j in cold water and suspended from a * nail to dry.

THAT you can have a Cardigan or Jumper knitted to your own requirements at Mrs Densem’s, 184, Armagh Street? Variety of colours and styles. O.S. figures carefully catered for. * THAT you cannot afford to miss the Wholesale Meat Company’s Gigantic Austion Sales of Meat To-morrow at noon. The address is Manchester Street, opposite Pyne and Co., near • Cashel Street corner. * THAT to facilitate locating a splinter in your finger, pierce a hole in a piece of stiff white paper with a knitting needle? Then go where the light is strong, and by looking closely through the hole you will be able to see the splinter clearly. i THAT METSO, the wonderful new cleanser, claimed to be four times more effective than Caustic Soda, is . suitable for all cleaning purposes? | Fetch your cleaning problems to the Fishoilene Co., of A’sia, Epworth | Buildings, Hereford Street. Telephone 33-972. * THAT if the jets of your gas-stove get clogged with grease, lift them out, clean out the holes with a steel skewer, and then boil the jets in strong soda water. Dry thoroughly, placing them , upside down over a warm stove so that j the water may drain away from the ! holes. i THAT Mason, Struthers and N.Z. j Farmers’ stock Tavener’s Celebrated j Double Strength Poisoned Grain, Is 6d, | for killing Rats, Mice and Birds? I Christchurch is alive with these germ- ! carriers. Tavener, Chemist, High Street. * THAT to prevent flowers from wilting when you send them by post, stick the end of each stalk into a chunk of raw potato? This -will give the. flowers the moisture they need, and they will arrive at their destination perfectly fresh. THAT Tavener, the Chemist, has scored another brilliant triumph? His Rheumatoid Arthritis Prescription is \ the most talked of treatment in New i Zealand. Results speak for them-1 selves. Call or write for Free Booklet j on thi affliction. Tavener, Arthritis I Specialist, High Street, Christchurch. *