DO YOU KNOW.

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20361, 19 July 1934, Page 13

DO YOU KNOW.

ABOUT RADIO. THAT in ten years over 5000 Radio Sets of various makes have been repaired and serviced by us? Consult specialists about your radio. Advice free. Latest equipment and qualified and registered servicemen employed. Direct Supply Co., 83. Cashel Street West. Telephone 32-51 T * ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT to make your hair the admiration of your lady friends, 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 .have been peeled and cut absorb any impure smells and should never be used after standing for any length of time? To keep a cut onion fresh cover it with water. If it is desired to give an onion taste to a- salad or stew without actually mixing the onion in with the ingredients, rub the inside of the salad bowl with a cut onion or squeeze some of the juice on to the dressing. 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 chopped parsley is always much in demand in the kitchen, and is often needed in a hurry? By placing the sprig of parsley in a hot oven for about one minute it can be rubbed as fine as anyone could wish, at the same time retaining its colour and flavour. THAT for bargains in Foundation Garments, the manufacturer’s samples at the Corset Salon are of outstanding value and are to be sold at less than original cost price? Come early. Duncan and Lundy, the Corset Specialists, 169, Cashel Street, near Manchester Street. THAT, however damp shoes may be,, a good polish may be obtained by adding a drop of paraffin oil to the blacking? This will also prevent the leather from cracking. THAT men’s stylish College Grey Suits can be purchased for 35s and 52s 6d at Cash Clothing Co., 109, Manchester Street? Also youths’ light or dark Worsted Suits, size 6, 24 s 6d (rise Is per size). * * THAT a mixture of whiting and 3rellow soap made into a thick paste with a little water will act as a temporary stop for a leakage?^ THAT if 3>-our eyes need testing and if you have lenses which need replacing or frames repaired, consult D. C. Shier and Co.. Jewellers and Opticians, High Street? Their prices are very reasonable. Hospital and oculists’ prescriptions carefully executed at very reasonable prices. For the correct time, telephone D. C. Shier and Co., 35-722 THAT if you keep two corks in your knitting bag, and stick the needles into them when you put your knitting away, you will avoid many a dropped stitch ? THAT if every cyclist knew how little we charge for expert repairs, there would be fewer dilapidated cycles about the streets of Christchurch? Get our quote to-day. Favourite Cycle Co., next Majestic Theatre. *

THAT you should use light-coloured needles when working with dark-col-oured wools, and vice versa ? This is a tip worth knowing, especially if you have any trouble with your e> r es, or knit a great deal by artificial light.