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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 911, 4 November 1933, Page 22 (Supplement)

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ABOUT RADIO. THAT much interference is propagated by the mains? It is therefore advisable, when erecting an aerial, to keep it. as far as possible from electric mains (including house mains). An aerial or lead-in wire should never run parallel to electric mains. 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. Direet Supply Co., Cashel Street West. Official Service Philips Radio. * ABOUT TENNIS. THAT when putting a tennis racquet away in the off season, do not use a waterproof cover, as this holds dampness? A piece of brown paper serves the purpose quite well. THAT T. G. Anderson, of 148, 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 brittle finger-nails should be treated by soaking the finger tips every night in a little warm olive oil after washing and drying the hands thoroughly? THAT for freedom, comfort and figure beauty, be fitted at the Corset Salon. 169. Cashel Street? New values showing in strong Coutil Front-laced Corsets, tea-rose shade, at 10s 9d; all sizes. Also special Back-laced Corset at 7s lid, sizes 25 to 34. Duncan and Lundy, the Corset Specialists, opposite Para Rubber Co. * <•: THAT to clean wicker chairs you should remove the dust from padded cushions with a furniture brush or vacuum cleaner? Wash the wickerwork with warm soapy water to which a little borax has been added. Rinse with plenty of cold water. Dry out of doors if possible. If the wicker is discoloured, rub over with lemon juice after rinsing.

THAT nicotine stains on the fingers caused by smoking cigarettes are most satisfactorily removed by first washing the hands and then rubbing the affected part with a piece of cotton wool which has been dipped in peroxide of hydrogen? THAT 7s lid*is all we ask for men’s smartly cut Grey Flannel Trousers? Fawns, Browns, and fancy patterns, 10s 6d, 12s 6d. Cash Clothing Co., Manchester Street, between Tuam and St Asaph Streets. * 3 M PI THAT Fred Cramp (Favourite Cycle Co.) offers amazing value in Gents’ Roadster Cycles—chromium plated, Eadie coaster, guaranteed tyres, free service, 5 years* guarantee, £5 15s? Ladies—Free-wheel, brake, guaranteed, £4 19s 6d, complete. Next Majestic Theatre. 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 cheese which is in danger of becoming dry should be wrapped in a cloth wrung out in vinegar and kept in a cool place? Many people consider that the flavour is improved by this treatment. J.J ♦£ J.J THAT Mrs Densem (Ryland House) is showing some dainty Frocks in fashionable shades and colours? The price is only 12s 6d. Mrs Densem’s address is 184, Armagh Street. THAT a cake which has become dry and unappetising may be rapidly improved in the following manner? Place the cake on a flat meal tin and cover it with an inverted basin. Leave in a moderate oven for about ten minutes. The basin will retain the steam, which will sufficiently moisten the cake and remove all tendency to dryness. 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 Gd, or 3s 6d posted. Tavener. Chemist, 183, High-Street. # THAT to remove paint stains from windows you shottld moisten a little common soda and lay it on the spots, taking great care that it does not touch the painted window frames? Leave on for a short time, then wash and the paint will be found to be loosened. 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 you should keep all your old tooth-brushes, as they are splendid for cleaning grates? You can get in between narrow bars with them where your blacklead brush might foil to touch. You will also find old toothbrushes useful when you are cleaning gas burners, or white canvas shoes. THAT Catarrh and Head Noises can be permanently relieved by using Tavener’s Anti-Catarrh? A sufferer in Fiji writes for further supply, stating that the treatment is very efficient. One month’s treatment 3s 6d, or 4s 6d posted. Tavener, Chemist, 183, High Street, Christchurch. * THAT to soften a leather coat, you should rub it with glycerine or castor oil? Leave it for a day. then rub again with vaseline, which will take away the excess of grease. Mouldy stains on a leather coat can be removed by wiping the places with a clean rag moistened with oil of lavender. •*« »'• THAT the cause of mayonnaise curdling is usually that the oil has been added too quickly? It must be added drop by drop, and all the ingredients should be very cold. Curdling also sometimes happens if too much salt has been added to the yoke of the egg.