DO YOU KNOW-

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 903, 26 October 1933, Page 13

DO YOU KNOW-

ABOUT RADIO. THAT if the variable condensers in your set are not covered, the dust will settle on the vanes and cause a crackle in the set? One way of cleaning between, the vanes of the condenser is by using a pipe cleaner. 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* TENNIS. THAT the majority of tennis racquets imported to-day have eighteen long strings instead of twenty as in the past? The idea is to make the racquet much faster, and double driving strings are more or less a thing of the past. k ss THAT T. G. Anderson, of 14S, High Street, is selling Slazenger's: latest super model Tennis Racquets, strung with highest grade Orange Gut for 755? It is not possible to buy anything better. * ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. . THAT for expert Watch, Clock and Jewellery Repairs at reasonable prices, consult D. C. Shier and Co.? Their address is 207, High Street, opposite Star Stores, Lower High Street. * THAT to fasten a cloth on a pudding basin you should use elastic instead of string? Make a ring and slip it over the top of the basin.

ss ti a THAT after a few weeks’ treatment with Vincent’s Double Strength Hair Restorer (not a dye), your grey or faded hair will be naturally restored to its own shade? Double-sized bottle 2s 6d, or 3s 6d posted. Tavener, Chemist, 183, High Street. * :* THAT the easiest and least unpleasant way of cleaning the undersides of a drain grating is to lift the grating out on the end of a thin poker and put it in the centre of the kitchen fire for several minutes? Allow to cool before replacing it over the drain again. THAT Mrs, Densem (Ryland House) is showing some dainty Frocks in fashionable shades and colours? The price is only 12s Gd. Mrs Denscrm’s address is 184, Armagh Street. * THAT to preserve a w:*e mattress 1 you should rub it over with vaseline 1 and put thick brown paper between the wire waitress and the overlay? S This simple precaution will keep any | wire mattress free from rust. m 3 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 metal door knockers and bell knobs are cleaned, it is difficult not to make marks on the paint? Cut a piece of cardboard to fit round each and use it every time. This makes the polishing safe and much quicker. THAT Catarrh and Head Noises can j be permanently relieved by using j Tavener’s Anti-Catarrh? A sufferer in Fiji writes for further supply, stat- i ing that the treatment is very effi- j cient. One month’s treatment 3s Gd, j or 4s 6d posted. Tavener, Chemist, 183, High Street, * THAT if you a*re not careful, the* hood of your pram may be spoilt and . cracked by strong sunshine? To prevent this, rub it, every day with the ! same cloth which has been soaked in j olive oil. This will keep the hood j looking well-polished, as well as cleaned j and preserved. THAT the Extension and Alteration ! Sale at the Corset Salon is offering all ! stocks at special prices—many below i cost? Buy your Foundation Garment now. Fittings as usual. Duncan and l Lundy, 169, Cashel Street, opp. Para Rubber Co. * THAT when drying any delicate materials, it is wisest to put a sheet of paper on the clothes-line before pegging out the garments? This simple precedure will prevent an ugly line being left, which is often almost impossible to iron out. THAT 18/6 buys men’s grey flannel trousers, made to measure, (best quality). Fawns and browns. 19/6. Cash Clothing Company. Only address: —lO9 j Manchester Street. Between Tuam and i St Asaph Streets. *