DO YOU KNOW—

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 932, 30 November 1933, Page 15

DO YOU KNOW—

ABOUT RADIO. THAT aerial systems, including the earth arrangement, sometimes get forgotten in the regular maintenance of receivers? It is advisable to take down the aerial once a year," and to examine the wire for broken strands for any crackling or loosened soldered joints. :: :: 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 Philips Radio. a a k ABOUT TENNIS. THAT T. G. Anderson, of 148, High Street, is recognised by leading tennis players to be the best stringer in Christchurch? He has strung racquets, for the champions of New Zealand, who speak highly of his work. Give Anderson a trial. His telephone number is 41-269. _ „ * THAHaII. good tennis players hit the. ball early and at the top of its rise? You have less control hitting a falling ball. ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT to remove iron mould marks from linen, it should be first soaked in lemon-juice and then rubbed over with salt? Expose in the sun. A second application may be necessary. THAT when a vacuum flask is not in use you should leave the cork out? When it is being used encase the cork in greaseproof paper. s$ 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 deal tables can be kept white if washed with hot soapy water and ammonia ? :: k k 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 you will enjoy shopping at Duncan and Lundy’s, the Corset Specialists—the best for correctly fitted Foundation Garment*? Private fitting room. New practical Front Corsets now showing. The Corset Salon, 169, Cashel Street (opposite Para Rubber Co.) Si Si Si THAT burnt milk loses its unpleasant taste if a pinch of salt and a teaspoonful of sugar are added before it gets cold? THAT a splendid line of Men’s Working Trousers at 6s lid (with cuff bottoms) is offered by Cash Clothing Co.? Also Napp Trousers 5s 6d, Working Trousers, sizes 4 and 7 only, 3s lid. At 109, Manchester Street. * 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 powdered whitening, moistened with methylated spirit, is excellent for cleaning piano keys? :: « » ! THAT when making a sponge roll you should always warm the jam before spreading, otherwise the jam will sink in and make it heavy? k a THAT £4 19s buys British-built “ Favourite ” Cycles—chromium-plated ? Tyres guaranteed 12 months. Your old cycle taken in part payment. Juvenile Cycles £4 10s. Fred Cramp, next Majestic Theatre, Manchester Street. * M *’» a THAT boiled water usually has a flat taste which is anything but pleasant? To avoid this, pour it several times from one jug to another, in order to let the air pass through it. « « Si THAT Men’s Good-wearing Grey Working Shirts, with latest Zipp fasteners, are only 4s lld at Cash Clothing Co.? Also Men’s Wire-twist Shirts 2s lid, Black Italian Shirts 2s lid. Only address: 109, Manchester Street. *

THAT postage stamps and gummed labels that have stuck together may be separated by being covered with a sheet of paper and then pressed with a hot iron? ! THAT Catarrh and Head Noises can jbe permanently relieved by using j Tavener’s Anti-Catarrh? A sufferer i 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. * 3 Si Si THAT wallpaper can be washed with a soft cloth saturated with benzine? Neither pattern nor colour will be I affected, and spots will disappear. 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? * Si Si Si THAT grape-fruit is much improved if, before use, it is cut open, a pinch of salt added when the coring has been j done, and then castor sugar added? , i The fruit should stand for one hour before use.