DO YOU Know-

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20447, 27 October 1934, Page 27 (Supplement)

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 32-513. * THAT one weak valve may spoil the whole performance pf your radio receiver? Have the valves correctly tested periodically. vt ABOUT TENNIS. THAT three excellent points to remember when playing tennis are:— 1— Keep your eye always on the ball. 2 Make your shots sideways to the net. 3 —Try to cultivate a free style and avoid that “cramped” feeling? :: THAT the cheapest and best place in town for new racquets and racquet repairs is J. Left’s Sports Shop, 130, Manchester Street ? * :*: 5* ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. % THAT it pays to inspect a Favourite Bicycle before deciding on your new machine? Ladies’cycles complete, freewheel, guaranteed tyres, Brampton fittings, from £4l9s 6d. Gents* cycles, chromium plated, Eadie coaster, £5 15s. F. Cramp, next Majestic Theatre. * THAT a simple way to poach an egg is to turn it into a teacup in which a piece of butter has been placed? Put the cup in a small pan of boiling water and the egg will be ready in five minutes. THAT ladies with white, grey oi streaky hair will find Vincent’s Double Strength Hair Restorer a perfect dress ing for restoring the hair to its natura] colour? Guaranteed to remove dan druff; unequalled as a hair tonic. 2s 6d, posted 3s 6d, all Hairdressers and Toilet Salons, or direct from Tavener, Chemist, 183, High Street. * *: « THAT sponges can be cleaned by soaking them for an hour in a bowl of cold water in which a handful of salt has been dissolved? The sponge should afterwards be squeezed and rinsed in cold water. THAT Anticatarrh, the new scientific treatment for nasal Catarrh, will definitely cure this distressing afflio tion? Head noises permanently relieved. One month's supply, 3s 6d, posted 4s 6d. Tavener, Chemist, 183, High Street, Christchurch. THAT chair legs which have been knocked or scratched can be freshened and improved by washing the legs with hot soda water, and. when dry, painting with varnish stain to match the furniture ? THAT Favourite* Cycles are exceptional value? Ladies’ Cycles, best quality Sittings, steel chainguards. Eadie coaster hub, beautiful finish, £f 15s and £6 ss. Gent's Road Racer, attractive finish, £7 17s 6d. Fred Cramp next Majestic Theatre. THAT to remove tarnish from cop per or brass you should dip a rag firsl in salt then in vinegar and rub ovei lightly? The tarnish will be removed at once, when the article should- be washed, then polished with metal pol ish in a very few seconds. THAT to protect your seeds and young plants you should use Vincent’s Double Strength Poisoned Grain? Kills birds, rats and mice. Is 6d or 2s posted, from Mason, Struthers, N.Z Farmers', Reece Bros., or any Seed Merchant, or direct from Tavener, Chemist, 183, High Steet. * vt :: « THAT asbestos mats to cover the entire surface of a polished table can be made to put under the table-cloth, and so prevent any danger of injuring the wood by heat marks? These mats can be cut to the exact size and shape of the table, with divisions so that they can be folded up and put in a drawer when not in use. J 5 •'* 3 THAT for dainty Foundation Garments we invite you to see the new delivery of Girdles and side Wrap-On Corsets, expressed in Tea Rose, Sky and Apple Satin. Charming for Holiday and dance wear. 6/11, 7/11, 9/11. Only at Duncan and Lundy’s, The Corset Specialists, 169, Cashel Street (Opposite Para Rubber). * THAT overboiling is just as bad for jam as underboiling, as it destrojßS the pectin? When this happens the best course is to use some commercial pectin and reboil the jam with it. THAT for exceptional value and of interest to the larger type of figure is the deep fitting “ Wrap On ” Corset, made in pink Broche, sizes 30 to 36 only, 9s lid? Duncan and Lundy’s, the Corset Specialists, 169, Cashel St., opp. Para Rubber Co. Advice, fittings and alterations Call and see us. * THAT for exceptional value in Engagement and Wedding Rings visit D. C. Shier and Co., Jewellers and Opticians, 207 High Street. They have a fine collection at surprisingly low prices. THAT D. C. Shier and Co. are commencing a Christmas Club? A small weekly payment may be made on any article in their shop. By Christmas time the article will be yours and you will not have missed the money. Call and inspect the fine but reasonably priced stock. D. C. Shier and Co., Jewellers and Opticians, 207, High Street.