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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20278, 12 April 1934, Page 14

DO YOU KNOW

ABOUT RADIO. 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 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 Street (near Regent Street). * THAT almonds can be blanched very ! easily if boiling water is poured over them to cover, then drained off, and boiling water poured over a second time before slipping off the skins? Then put the almonds in cold salted water to blanch, and rub in a clean j cloth to dry. THAT men’s smart Pullovers, with or without sleeves, can be bought for 3s 6d and 3s lid? Fleecy Underpants or Shirts for Is lid and 2s 6d. at Cash Clothing Co. Only address: 109, Manchester Street. * bacon often proves to be too salt to be palatable if cooked as it is bought? You can make it less salty and more appetising by soaking it in cold water for ten minutes. Then wipe it dry with a clean cloth and fry it in the usual way. 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 apricot sauce is nice to serve with plain steamed or boiled puddings? Put about four tablespoonfuls of apricot jam into an enamelled saucepan, add a handful of loaf sugar, a teacupful of warm water, aVid the juice of half a lemon. Bring to the boil, stirring it to prevent it from burning, and pour over the pudding, or serve separately. THAT sluggish and dirty livers cause grumpy, easily aggravated, bad and quick-tempered people? Taveners Liver Tonic, the ideal tonic for that tired. weary feeling. Bilious turns, floating specks in front of eyes, constipation, dizziness. 2s Gd or 3s 6d posted. Tavener. Chemist, 183, Lower High Street, Christchurch. * THAT if about 20 minutes before placing pork in the oven you brush olive oil over the crackling, and do not baste, the crackling in the process of roasting, it will then be found to be delightfully crisp and brown when cooked ? . THAT to make j-ou hair the admiration of your lady frinds, remove all trace of grey or faded hair by using Vincents Double Strength Hair Restorer (guaranteed not a dye)? This specialist’s prescription is splendid for keeping the scalp free of dandruff. 2s Gd or 3s Gd posted. Tavener. Chemist, IS3, Lower High Street, Christchurch. * THAT you can clean any pleated garment by dipping it up and down in a bow r l of petrol? Even the finest pleats in silk or crepe de chine will survive this treatment. Of course, keep the petrol away from any flames as it is highly inflammable ! Afterwards, hang the garment straight out to dry in the open air, being careful not to wring or squeeze out the moisture. THAT fashionable Pullovers for men (all-wool. Kaiapoi-make) may be purchased for the modest sum of 4s Hd at Cash Clothing Co ? Also men’s all-wool Underpants and Shirts, 5s Gd only. 109, Manchester Street. * THAT if you do not want to make starch when washing tablecloths and tray cloths, you can add a teaspoonful of methylated spirit to the last rinsing water? This stiffens them and they , 1 Ee easy to iron and like new when done.

THAT old bath towels which have worn too thin for further use make excellent face squares? Cut out the good pieces to the required size, and bind them with coloured tape or work round the edges with blanket stitch. 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 to prevent cream or filling from oozing out of cream or layer cakes they should be cut from the outside edge in towards the centre? THAT any small and fragile piece of wearing apparel (such as georgette and lace fichus, etc.) can be washed without risk of damage in a milk bottle three parts filled with warm soapsuds? Let them soak in this for a whilethen put your hand over the top of the bottle and shake well for several minutes. Rinse in the same way using clear warm water.