DO YOU KNOW—

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20541, 16 February 1935, Page 18

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 a separate and independent earth on your radio is sometimes better? Less noise may be obtained with this method, and a good “ earth ” may be obtained by sinking an old car radiator several feet under the ground and connecting it to the earth terminal of your radio by means of a good stranded copper wire. a m m ABOUT TENNIS. THAT you will get better value and service by taking your tennis repairs to a shop where stringing is done on the premises? Left, Sport Shop, 130, Manchester Street. * ABOUT HOUSEKEEPING. THAT prompt and expert attention to all Watch and Jewellery repairs is assured by consulting D. C. Shier and Co., Watchmakers Jewellers and Opticians, 207, High Street. * THAT woollens will not shrink if two teaspoonfuls of glycerine are added to the washing water—provided, of course, that the ordinary rules for washing woollies are not disregarded? THAT Tavener’s (Vincent’s) doublestrength Hair Restorer (guaranteed not a dye) restores white, grey and faded streaky hair to natural colour? Certain dandruff remedy; 2s 6d, posted 3s 6d. From Toilet Salons and Tavener, Chemist. 183, High Street, Christchurch. * THAT yolks of eggs which have been separated from the whites and cannot be used at once will keep quite fresh if they are placed in a saucer and covered with cold water? THAT for Hay Fever, Catarrh, Head Noises, burning, full feeling up nasal parages and at back of eyes, with running eyes, frontal headaches, clots of yellow discharge fuming from nose into throat, dullness of. brain, you should use Tavener’s Anti-Catarrh, 3s 6d, posted 4s 6d? Tavener, Chemist, 183, High Street, Christchurch. * THAT when run down through strenuous study, overwork, worry, sleeplessness or general debility, Taverner’s No. 22 is the most efficient prescription ; 3s 6d and 6s 6d; postage Is extra? Tavener, Chemist, 183, High Street, Christchurch. * THAT weekly washing in warm water made into a soapy lather is recommended for all good hairbrushes? This must be followed by a rinse in cold water. When brushes are dried it must not be by a fire or any artificial heat. Put them on a sunny windowledge if possible. Brushes should be placed face downwards to dry or the water will run back into the bristles and tend to rot them. THAT 4s lid buys the ideal Sports Shirt for men, with zipp fastener, assorted shades—maroon, saxe-blue, fawn and biscuit? See them at the Cash Clothing Co., 109, Manchester St. * THAT if you take an ordinary piece of soft cloth, soak it in paraffin, and then wring it out and dry the duster in the air, which will take the unpleasant smell away, it is then ready for use? You will find it gathers up the dirt most effectivel}*, and the duster will give a brilliant polish to mirrors, etc. THAT for value see the Silken Hosiery at 2s 6d, usual price 3s lid. Brassieres at is. Princess Slips, with brassiere top, for small figures, 12s lid, now 5s lid. All Foundation Garments at Sale Prices at the Corset Salon, 169, Cashel Street, near Manchester Street. THAT beaded bags can be easily cleaned by immersing them in a bowl of petrol and brushing with a stiff brush? Then swirl it round in the petrol and pull the bag gently into shape fairly frequently as it dries. This will prevent any cobbling of the fabric upon which the beads are sewn. Remember that all petrol cleaning jobs should be done out of doors. THAT we are clearing a few Men’s Sports Suits at the gift price of 12s 6d (sizes 2,3, 4 only) ? Also Men’s Stylish College Grey Suits, 35s and 42s 6d. Cash Clothing Co., 109, Manchester St.