DO YOU KNOW—

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20313, 24 May 1934, Page 15

DO YOU KNOW—

ABOUT RADIO THAT variations in the performance ■ of all-electric radio sets may be due to faulty electric light fittings in the house? It is a good plan to have a \vireman go over all house lights, etc., j to make sure everything is tight and | in good order. THAT if von need an operation von hire a surgeon? Whv not be as care- I ful about vnur Radio Service or Re- ; oairs? We have specialised in Radio j Service for nine vears. and have pre- i cision instruments and a fully-qualified ■staff of mechanics Direct Supplv Co„ ! 83. Cashel Street West, official service for Philips Radio ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT sluggish and dirty livers cause j grumpy, easilv aggravated, bad and ! quick-tempered people? Tavener'sLiver Tonic, the ideal tonic for that ! . tired, wearv feeling, bilious turns, ; floating specks in front of eves, constipation. dizziness. 2s Gd or 3s Gd post- , ed. Tavener. Chemist, IS3. Lower High Street, Christchurch. * THAT mint sauce can be kept clear, and that the mint green, by sprinkling a teaspoonful of vinegar and a little sugar on the mint before chopping? THAT D C. Shier and Co are noted 1 for expert Watch, Clock and Jewellery 1 Repairs? Their prices are very low t consistent with good workmanship D f C. Shier and Co.’s address is 207, High j Street. * l THAT you should never wring arti- J ficial silk when laundering? Work in J the water by squeezing THAT 2s lid buys men's serviceable 5 Black Italian or Wire Twist Shirts, at j j: Gash Clothing Co.? Also Working j Shirts, latest zipp fasteners, 4s lid, as | lid and Gs lid: recommended for hard j , wear. Only address: 109, Manchester j Street. * i s *'* ' | THAT onions will not affect the eyes j j if peeled under a tap of running c water? THAT Foundation Garments and £ Brassieres, designed and fitted to your form, assure you comfort and also mould vour figure to fit the present- v day fashion? See this week’s special Brocade Corselette with Swami Uplift Top at 9s lid. Only at Duncan and v Lundy’s, The Corset Specialists, 169, c Cashel Street, opp. Para Rubber. * p *'• *•* t* c THAT you can prevent polished floors and linoleums from being scratched by pasting small pieces of felt (part of an old hat will do) underneath the legs of chairs ? THAT delicious cream may be made at a moment’s notice by means of a new cream-maker? You merely take a ilb of butter and J-pint of milk, and in a few seconds you have Is worth of i cream. Enquire Fishoilene Co 176 i. Hereford Street. Tel 33-972 * n THAT quinces will have an added ° flavour and better colour if the skins, j p carefully washed, are boiled with them ? j a THAT to make your hair the admira- j tj tion of your lady friends, remove t 1! ! 11 trace of grey or faded hair by using I p Vincent’s Double Strength Hair ti Restorer (guaranteed not a dye)? This specialist’s prescription is splen- j ‘ did for keeping the scalp free j of dandruff. 2s 6d or 3s Gd posted ; Tavener, Chemist. 183. Lower High i Street, Christchurch. * a; THAT wilted parsley can be revived ™ by rinsing in cold water and placing, j still damp, in a closed jar in the re- r( frigerator or ice chest? Jn this way it t j. keeps fresh for days. w THAT Mrs Densem is now showing new Winter Goods? Call and inspect Mrs Densem’s address is 181, Armagh \ Street (near Regent Street). * c j THAT sea-water stains on canvas j w shoes or flannels can be removed bv I tl applying a paste of earth and j w water? Brush off when dry. Icc