DO YOU KNOW

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20477, 1 December 1934, Page 19

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 radio. Advice free. Latest equipment and qualified and registered servicemen employed. Direct Supply Co.. S 3, Cashel Street West. Telephone 32-513. * it ABOUT TENNIS. THAT tennis players are getting a guaranteed restringing for 12s 6d and 10 per cent reduction on new recquets until December 21 at Left’s Sports Shop, 130, Manchester Street? Repairs from 6d a string. * « ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT for exceptional value in Engagement and Wedding Rings, visit D. C. Shier and Co., Jewellers and Opticians, 207, High Street. The>; have a fine collection at surprisingly low prices. / * ♦.* *.* ♦.» THAT the age of an egg can be determined with reasonable accuracy from the manner in which the yolk stands up from the white when the egg is broken out of the shell? The older the egg the flatter is the yolk, until a stage is reached at which the yolk membrane is so weak that the egg cannot be shelled without breaking the yolk. THAT Anticatarrh, the 'new scientific treatment for nasal Catarrh, will definitely cure this distressing affliction? Head noises permanently relieved. One month’s supply, 3s 6d, posted 4s 6d. Tavener, Chemist, 183, High Street, Christchurch. •

THAT to freshen velvet you should take a large plateful of hot salt, lay a little at a time on the velvet, and proceed to rub it in thoroughly, going the way of the pile? Continue till the salt gets dirty and treat all the velvet in the same way. When every part has been done, take the velvet out of doors, thoroughly shake out all the salt and brush well. THAT a “ Favourite ” Cycle makes a lasting gift? Ladies Cycles, Eadie Coast*er, best equipment, £5 15s: De Luxe model, £6 ss. Gents, Eadie Coaster, Outrigger, Dunlop tyres, £5 15s. Guaranteed 5 years. Free service. F. Cramp, next Majestic Theatre. :: THAT a piece of elastic, run through the top of washing-bags, shoe-bags, etc., is better than the old-fashioned tape draw-strings ?• Only one piece of elastic is necessary; just run it through two buttonholed slots on either side of the seam, and either stitch or knot the elastic ends together to make a loop to hang it up by. k & THAT ladies with white, grey or* streaky hair will find Vincent’s Double Strength Hair Restorer a perfect dressing for restoring the hair to its natural colour? Guaranteed to remove dandruff; unequalled as a hair tonic. 2s fid, posted 3s 6d, all Hairdressers and Toilet Salons, or direct from Tavener, Chemist, 183, High Street. * THAT you should alwa}'S rinse scrubbing brushes after using and turn them on their sides to dry? Bristles that are always wet become soddened and useless. Sweeping brushes and brooms should always be hung up when not in use. :: 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). # a THAT a hole in muslin or net curtains is easily mended in the following way? Take a piece of muslin or net large enough to cover the hole, and wring it out of a little cold water starch. Lay the patch over the hole, cover with a cloth, and press well with a hot iron. When dry, remove the cloth carefully and press again. The patch will then be scarcely visible. THAT the latest American Coat Shirts for men are only 5s lid and 7s 6d at Cash Clothing Co? Men’s Neglige Shirts, collars to match, 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid; White Tennis Shirts, 2s lid. Only address: 109, Manchester Street. # THAT armchairs covered in light material soil quickly on the back and at the ends of the arms? A good idea is to make small covers of the same material and tack these on to the back and arms. These can be taken off and washed periodically, and will save the cleaning of the whole chair cover.

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. *

THAT it’s Shopping Week in Cashel Street? See our specials, they -will interest you.—Special reductions, shop early. Duncan and Lundy, the Corset Specialists, 169, Cashel Street, opposite Para Rubber Co. *