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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 833, 5 August 1933, Page 31 (Supplement)

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ABOUT RADIO. THAT the general opinion that a very small aerial is conducive to high selectivity does not always hold good for the more up-to-date makes of receiving sets? In some cases too small an aerial capacity may even be unfavourable in this respect. THAT over 2300 radio sets of various makes have been repaired in our service department? Only precision equipment used and fully qualified staff of mechanics. Direct Supply Co., Cashel Street West. Official Service Phillips Radio. ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT for expert Watch, Clock and Tewellery Repairs at reasonable prices, consult D. C. Shier and Co.? Their address is 207, High Street, opposite Star Stores, Lower High Street. * THAT when silver articles are tarnished through being exposed to the air their brightness can be restored by dipping them in a strong solution of ammonia and hot water? i «,* «» J THAT Sale Time Bargains at Cash Clothing Co. include the following:— ’ Men’s Nap Trousers 4s lid, Tweed Trousers, cuff bottoms, 6s lid: Men’s r Smart Felt Hats, latest shades, 5s lid; [ odd Felt Hats, large sizes, 2s 6d. [ Address: 109, Manchester Street. * ; THAT when cooking cauliflower you ; should put two lumps of sugar in the r water to keep it white? THAT if you wish to ;cut your meat * bill down,. visit the Wholesale Meat * Co.’s rooms, in Manchester Street, opposite Pyne and Co.’s, near Cashel > Street. * THAT when boiling a ham, the flav- * our is improved by the addition to the water of a teacupful of vinegar, a teacupful of brown sugar, and a few cloves ? ♦.* ♦.* THAT the latest Foundation Garments are now showing at The Corset Salon ? Charming models in new colourings. Ask to see the Nu-back and Two-way Stretch Elastic Corsetry. Corsets repaired and refitted at moderate cost. Note the address: 169 a, Cashel Street, near Manchester Street. Mrs Duncan and Miss Lundy, Corset j Specialists: * j THAT scissors that have lost their i edge may be sharpened by placing the 1 neck of a small glass bottle between j the blade? Work the scissors as though you were trying to cut off the bottle neck. A steel knitting needle may be used instead of the bottle. THAT a patient in Southland writes that her hip joints were locked for ten years? Now after three months’ treatment with Tavener’s Arthritis prescription .she can move joints quite freelv. Send for testimonials. * ! THAT an old toothbrush should ! never be discarded, as it can be put to j innumerable uses? It will prove in- ; valuable for removing small spots from clothing or carpets, for cleaning combs or the insides of bottles; and it is just the thing for cleaning between the prongs of forks, or those awkward places behind the taps. THAT Mrs Densem’s Sale is now on? All goods are drastically reduced in price. O.S. Cardigans made to order. Variety of smart shades to choose from. Mrs Densem’s address is 184, Armagh j Street (Ryland House). * ! THAT a lump of sugar will keep cheese fresh for a long time? Before j putting away, place a lump of sugar | on the corner of the dish under the j cover. THAT kinks in the cords of telephones, electric irons, and other household* electric fittings can be prevented by covering the cord with elastic strapping? The strapping is easily wound round the cord without detaching any of the wires, or affecting the cord’s flexibility. As the covering is a non- ! conductor there is no dariger of short I circuit.

• THAT Charlie Chaplin will be on at the Liberty this week? But Dr Charlees Chap-O-Lin Tavener’s Hand Lotion for rough and chapped skin, Is bottle, makes the skin soft, white and beautiful. Tavener, Chemist, 183, High St. * THAT to remove mud-stains from a woollen or tweed garment you should lay the article on a table, sprinkle the affected parts with salt, then rub with a clean pad? Repeat application if necessary.