DO YOU KNOW—

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 938, 7 December 1933, Page 9

DO YOU KNOW—

ABOUT RADIO. 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. * THAT distant reception during summer time on a broadcast set is not very satisfactory and atmospheric disturbances are greater. By using an aerial, say, fifty feet in length, the signals are slightly weaker, but the atmospheric disturbances are less. 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. * THAT nine out of ten lower grade players are “ weak in the backhand,” yet it is just the same as the forehand if you take your time and don’t get caught on the wrong foot? ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT you will enjoy shopping at Duncan and Lundy’s, the Corset Specialists—the best for correctly fitted Foundation Garments? Private fitting room. New practical Front Corsets now’ showing. The Corset Salon, 169, Cashel Street (opposite Para Rubber Co.) * THAT white clothes which have become marked by grass should be sponged with a solution of ammonia and water? On coloured materials the grass stain should be well moistened with paraffin or glycerine, left for about one hour, and rinsed in warm water, and then washed in the usual way. THAT “Favourite” Cycles for boys and girls are best value, £4 10s with free-wheel and Dunlop tyres? Gents’ Cycles, fitted with Eadie coaster, outrigger bars, chromium plated, £5 15s; Ladies’ Cycles, with Eadie coaster, £5 10s. Fred Cramp, next Majestic Theatre. * THAT vegetable marrow left over from a previous meal will taste as good as when freshly cooked if it is put into boiling water until hot through? To give extra flavour, drain, cover with grated cheese, and put in the oven for a few minutes before serving. 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 iodine stains can be removed by soaking the stained material in methylated spirit and then washing it in warm water and soap? If the article is put under a running cold water tap the moment the iodine is spilt, the stain can very often be removed without further trouble. 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 can prevent melted wax from running down the side of decorative candles by dipping them in a mixture made of fifteen parts each of magnesium, sulphate and dextrin and one hundred parts of water? This mixture does not affect the burning of the candles. THAT for Christmas Gifts which will give lasting pleasure, consult D. C. Shier and Co., of 207, High Street, opposite Star Stores (Lower High St.) Watches, jewellery, and other worthwhile presents at really low prices. Call early and buy before the Christmas rush begins. * THAT short pieces of macaroni inserted into the top of a fruit pie will prevent the juice running over? THAT Is, Is 6d or 2s buys Athletic Singlets, men's and O.S. sizes? Men’s Shorts, elastic waist. Is 6d and 2s 6d; Sleeveless Pullovers, various colours, cable stitch, 2s lid, 3s 6d to 10s fid. Cash Clothing Co., 109, Manchester St.

THAT vacuum cleaners should be well oiled with machine oil once a month, and the dust bag emptied every time the cleaner is used? The greatest care must be taken not to pick up anything sharp which is likely to pierce the bag. 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 Gd, or 4s 6d posted. Tavener, Chemist, 183, High Street, Christchurch. * THAT mirrors and looking-glasses should have fly stains and other marks removed with a damp sponge, and afterwards should be dusted with the finest sifted whitening, or powder-blue and polished with a silk handkerchief?