DO YOU KNOW—

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20274, 7 April 1934, Page 9

DO YOU KNOW—

ABOUT RADIO. THAT your aerial should stand free —not near other wires? The earth connection is best placed away from other earthing devices, such as the telephone or electric supply earth. THAT if you need an operation you hire a surgeon? Why not be as careful about your Radio Service or Repairs? We have specialised in Radio Service for nine years, and have precision instruments and a fully-qualified staff of mechanics. Direct Supply Co., 83, Cashel Street West, official service for Philips Radio. * ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT gloves dry much quicker if they are filled out with small paper | balls before hanging them up? THAT fashionable Pullovers for men (all-wool, Ivaiapoi-make) may be purchased for the modest sum of 4s lid at Cash Clothing Co.? Also men’s <all-wool Underpants and Shirts, 5s 6d only. 109, Manchester Street. * THAT red tiles will keep clean longer and improve in colour if they are washed with thin starch water? THAT sluggish and dirty livers cause grumpy, easily aggravated, bad and quick-tempered people? Tavener's LIVER TONIC, the ideal tonic for that tired, weary feeling. Bilious turns, floating specks in front of eyes, constipation, dizziness. 2s 6d or 3s 6d posted. TAVENER, Chemist, 183, Lower High Street, Christchurch. * THAT you should always drsr dusters thoroughly before beginning to polish furniture? In this way a good polish is secured with very little rubbing. THAT D. C. Shier and Co. are noted for expert Watch. Clock and Jewellery Repairs. Their prices are very low consistent with good workmanship. D. C. Shier and Co.’s address is 207, High Street. * THAT icing sugar, mixed with a small quantity of the juice from raspberry jam will be a delightful pink shade, excellent for ornamenting cakes for children’s parties, THAT you should save yourself the worry of w r ash day? Let the Electric Bag Wash do your washing. You will be delighted with their work. Whites and coloureds, 2s 6d bag. Collected and delivered. Each bag treated separately. Telephone 34-741. * THAT for keeping brass bright when it is exposed to the air and damp there is nothing better than fine emery powder made into a paste with paraffin? -Apply this like any other polish, and rub hard. THAT delicious cream may be made at a moment’s notice by means of a new cream-maker? You merely take a 21b of butter and 2-pint of milk, and in a few seconds you have Is worth of cream. Enquire Fishoilene Co., 176, Hereford Street. Tel. 33-972. * THAT kitchen windows will not become steamed if they are rubbed over inside with a cloth sprinkled with glycerine ? THAT to make you hair the admiration of your lady frinds, remove all trace of grey or faded hair by using VINCENT’S DOUBLE STRENGTH HAIR RESTORER (guaranteed not a dye) ? This specialist’s prescription is splendid for keeping the scalp free of dandruff. 2s 6d or 3s 6d posted. Tavener, Chemist, 183, Lower High Street, Christchurch. * THAT if when butter gets too hard to spread, you mix a tablespoonful of warm milk into it, it will become creamy, and will not be spoiled by the oily flavour often perceptible when it has been heated? THAT soiled white kid gloves can be cleaned by mixing a little powdered alum wuth fullers’ earth? Rub in with a piece of flannel and then brush off with a soft brush. THAT Mrs Densem is now showing new season’s Coats and Frocks at very reasonable prices? A call will repay you. Mrs Densem’s address is 184, Armagh StreetMnear Regent Street). * THAT if when washing-up you put a piece of lemon peel into the bowl, it will soften the water, remove all traces of the smell of fish or onions, and put a fine gloss on china? THAT w-alnuts are delicious if they are shelled, sprinkled with salt, and grilled in the oven? Tfiev make a much-appreciated party delicacy if they are served hot, with cocktails.