DO YOU KNOW—

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20483, 8 December 1934, Page 23

DO YOU KNOW—

ABOUT RADIO. THAT an inefficient earth may be the cause of weak reception, excessive hand capacity and continual variation in the settings of the tuning controls? A good earth is necessary for an A.C. set. :: a 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. * a a a THAT the earth lead for a radio set should be the shortest possible, con sistent with a good earthing point? The wire should be not less than 7/22 bare or insulated copper stranded cable, insulated if the lead is very long. a a 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. * a a x ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT you can remove paint splashes on glass by mixing a little powdered pumice stone into a paste with equal parts of oil and turpentine? Rub the spots until they disappear, then wash them with soapy water and polish with methylated spirit. a a a 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. * a a THAT when stoning raisins you 1 should keep a basin of warm water at hand, and dip the stones into it? By keeping the thumb and forefinger wet with hot water the stones are easier to remove. a a a 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 if when ironing starched i things the iron gets sticky, it is prob- I ably because too much starch has been J used ? This stickiness can be prevented if the iron is rubbed over quickly with | a cloth moistened with paraffin. « « « 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, NZ. Farmers’, Reece Bros., or any Seed Merchant, or direct from Tavener, Chemist, 183, High Steet. #

THAT coal dust mixed with salt and water and made into good-sized lumps is excellent for backing up a fire for the night? 3 THAT for exceptional value in Engagement and Wedd.ng Rings, visit D. C. Shier and Co., Jewellers and Opticians, 207. High Street They have a fine collection at surprisingly low prices. * THAT carpets or mats can be prevented from curling up by applying some very thick starch on the edges? Place a piece of brown paper over the starch and iron dry with a fairly hot iron. THAT for dainty Foundation Garments we invite you to see the new delivery of Girdles and side Wrap-On Corsets, expressed in Tpa 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). * M 3 3 THAT you can glaze scones by brushing them over with one teaspoonful of sugar dissolved in two of milk? This is cheaper than using a beaten yolk of egg and quite as effective. 3 3 3 i THAT you can buy Ladies Favourite Cycles, free-wheel, Dunlop tyres, for i£4 19s 6d ? Boys and Girls Cycles from I£4 10s. Gents Cycles, Chromium plated, ; from £4 15s. Road-racers, Dunlop rac- | ing tyres, Chromium plated, £7 17s 6d. F. Cramp, next Majestic Theatre. "" THAT you should drink water as hot as possible early in the morning as a cure for indigestion and again an hour before dinner? 3 3 3 THAT Anticatarrh, the new scientific treatment for nasal Catarrh, will definitely cure this distressing affliction? Heaa noises permanently relieved. One month’s supply, 3s 6d, posted 4s 6d. Tavener, Chemist, 183, High Street, Christchurch. * : THAT if. when making feather pillows, you rub a little beeswax over the inner covers then go over the parts with a hot iron, there will not be any danger of the feathers working through ? 3 3 3 THAT the latest American Coat Shirts for men are only 5s lid and 7s fid 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 transfers sometimes fail to leave a clear outline on rough-surfaced materials? To obtain a perfect result, after pressing with a hot iron gently stroke the transfer in one direction with a blunt-edged knife.