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Waikato Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 3123, 21 July 1892, Page 4

Notices. ffFYCELLENT) " i_| OW do you pronounce S-ii-a-r-XI L-A-N-d's 15-A-K-I-N-G P-O-W----d-e-k ?" queried ono housewife ef another. ' Sharland's Baking; Powder,' promptly replied the other. ' How else could you pronounce it ?' ' I pronounce it ' most excellent," was the witty rejoinder. Speaking of buking powders, a scientific exchange explains that ' the various baking powders of oommerce are employed to produce an artificial evolution of carbon dioxide, to support that produced in the dough by the action of the yeaet. The composition of baking powders varies considerably. It appears to be most convenient to produce the carbonic acid by the action of hydrochloric acid on sodium bicabouate since in this way salt, which is in any case necessary, is also formed. Another widely-used material is ammonium carbonate. It has been hitherto assumed that this substance after aiding in making the dough rise was volatilised by the heat of the oven. Dr. Endemann has, however, found that the ammonia is by no means all removed, but remains more or less completely united with the gluten. This result was communicated to the Association of Chemists assembled at Washington in August, 1891, and although the presence of ammonia is not a source of danger for thu consumer nearly all the chemists present agreed in discou- [ raging the upe of ammonium carbonate in

It is a true Baying that ' what tlie eye does not Bee the heart does not grieve over,' but at the same time it is quite aa well that we should carefully avoid any articles used in the preparation of food which are not healthful. Looking at the enormous trade now done in baking powdor, users should be careful to select a good brand and keep to it. for it is on record that in the United States particularly alum and other chemicals not at all suited to improve the delicate organs of digestion are freely used. Whose are good baking powders ? In settling this question, we must not be too much guided by puffy testimonials couched in very glowing terms, nor—although it iB necessary now-a-days, in order to make any good preparation known, to advertise freely until such time as all possible congumers are practically acquainted with its value —rely too much on newspaper advertisements. Nowhere, perhaps, more so than in the States is the baking powder advertising war raging fiercer. For ir% stance, and to show the extent to whicfT this rivalry exists, we note a reference to' the subject in a recent number of the Oil, Pain I, and Drug Reporter. The Reporter merrily notes that in one paper the purest baking powder in the world is made in Chicago, and the vilest of all ammoniacal poisons is dispensed in New York ; while in another organ, evidently subsidised by an opposition company, the verdict is reversed iu a very decidcd manner. Do not, therefore, be altogether led away by flashy advertisements, but tent for yourselves. ' Indigestion doth make brutes ol us all,' and many a deed, afterwaif's bitterly repented, has been committed when the mind was upset by food made with faulty, not to say injurious, materials.

' Hon- do you pronounce S-h-a-k----l-a-n-d's B-a-k-i-n h P-o-w-d-e-k i" ' I prunounce it most excellent. It is a perfect preparation, healthful, and most satisfactory to use.' T. L. White. | [J. Bennett. gTONE & QO., SHIP BROKERS AND AGENrS, IMPORTERS, GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, No. 20, Queen-street, Auckland. Cable Address : Stone. BONED UST. — Agents for Runcorn Al, No. 2 and 0 Fine and Napier No. 2. Also on sale : Sydney JI, Queensland and various other brands. Having stocks on hand, we are prepared to make special quotations to cash customers of five tons and upward. Have always on sale at very lowest rates, viz. :—Oats, Chaff, Bran, Potatoes (Oarnaru and Canterbury), Oaimeal (various makers), Maize, Flour and Sharps (Auckland and Southern), Fowl and Milling Wheats, Barley, Seed, Tartarian, Dun and Canadian Oats, &c., &c. Wheelwrights' Requisites: Tasmaniau Blue Gum Timber and Shafts, Red Guin Felloes, Iron Bark Dray Shafts and Spokes, Pohutukawa Shafts and Felloes. Indents for Iron Bark Timber executed. Agencies : Canterbury Belfast Bacon Curing Company's Hams and Bacon and Lard, in bladder and keg. Preservitas, Butter Powder, invaluable.for preserving Milk, Butter, Game, Meat, Fish, &c. Tyser Line (Limited), direct line steamers. __ POTASH"— MANURES FOR x '-'J AU U TURNIPS SUPERPHOSPHATES, N [TROGEN-( SULPHATEOP -IW VJT-LIXI AMMONIA) KAINIT

fl-TTANOS-P BRUVUN & PHOSPHATIC IRON- SULPHATE BONEDUSTS-™ 0 ™; Ngaruawaiiia Bonemill. W. S. LAURIE & CO., SEED & MANURE MERCHANTS, Auckland, Offer the above Manures to Farmers and others in quantities to suit purchasers; also Grain, Clover, and Turnip Seeds. Henry Buttle, Ohaupo, District Agent, Orders sent through him, or forwarded to W. S. L. and Co., Customs street, Auckland, will receive prompt attention. igg" Highest price given for Bones delivered at Ngaruawaiiia. FOR SALE—Second-hand Oat and Maize Crusher, Timber and Bottle Jacks, Vices, Iron and Wood Tackle Blocks (all sizes), Shafting, Pulleys, Belting, Assorted Chains, Parts Machinery, Large and Varied Assortment of Tools, Roller Skates, Crosscut Saws, Scales and Steelyards, Large and Small Cheese Presses. Cheap.—FßOST, City Market, Auckland. JOSEPH rpYNDALL, Surgeon Dentist, REMOVED TO BROOK HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND. ECIAL NOTICE. Grass Seed ! Grass Seed ! ROBERTSON BROS, having just to hand a large assortment of GRASS SEEDS (Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, aud Clovers), are prepared to quote same at lowest market r.»tes. Bonedust, Superphosphates, Special, and Chemical Manures at lowest prices. A large stock of GRAIN SACKS on hand, for sale cheap. AST Note the address— ROBERTSON BROS., Upper Symond-street, Auckland, Telephone 422.