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Waikato Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 3124, 23 July 1892, Page 4

Notices. " LJfOVV do you pronounce S-h-a-r-XX l-a-n-d's B-a-k-i-n-g P-o-w----d-e-r ?" queried one housewife ef another. ' Sharland's Bating Powder,' promptly replied the other. ' How else could you pronounce it ?' ' I pronounce it ' most excellent," was the witty rejoinder. Speaking of baking powders, a scientific exchange explains that ' the various baking powders of commerce are employed to produce an artificial evolution of carbon dioxide, to support that produced in the dough by the action ef the yeaot. The composition of baking powders varies considerably. It appears to be meet 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-usea material is ammonium carbonate. It has been hitherto assumed that thie eubatanco after aiding in making the dough rise was volatilised by the heat of the oven. Dr. Eudemann has, however, found tkat 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 tho presence of ammonia is not a source of danger for the consumer nearly all the chemists present agreed in discouraging the use of ammonium carbonate in It is a true saying- that ' what the eye does not see the heart does not grieve over, , but at the same time it is quite as 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 powder, 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 pufly testimonials couched in very glowing terms, nor—although it is neceesary now-a-days, in order to make any good preparation known, to advertise freely until such time as all possible consumers are practically acquainted with its value—rely too much on newspaper advertisements. Nowhere, perhaps, more bo than in the States i« the baking powder advertising war racing fiercer. For instance, and to show the extent to which this rivalry exists, we note a reference to the subject in a recent number of the Oil, Paint, and Drug Reporter. The Reporter merrily notes that in one paper the purest Daking 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 decided manner. I)o n«t, therefore, be altogether led away by fln*by advertisements, but tent for yourselces. ' Indigestion doth make brutes or us all,' and many a deed, afterwards bitterly repented, hns been com- , mitted when the mind was upset by food made with faulty, not to say injurious, materials.

' Hok" do you pronounce S-ir»A-r.-L-A-N-I>'S B-A-K-I-N O P-(]-W-D-E-R f' ' I pronounce it most excellent. It is a perfect preparation, healthful, and most satisfactory to nee.' T. L. White. | [J. Bennett. OTONE OROTHERS & /10., SHIP BROKERS AND AGENPS, IMPORTERS, GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, No. 20, Queen-street, Auckland. Cable Address : Stone, BONEDUST. — Agents for Runcorn Al, No. 2 and O 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 (Oamaru and Canterbury), Oatmeal (various makers), Maize, Flour and Sharps (Auckland and Southern), Fowl and Milling Wheats, Barley, Seed, Tartarian, Dun and Canadian Oats, &c, &c. Wheelwrights' Requisites: Tasmanian Blue Gum Timber and Shafts, Red Gum Felloes,. Iron Bark Dray Shafts and Spokes, Pohutukawa Shafts and Felloes. Indents for Iron Bark Timber executed. Agencies: Canterbury Belfast Bacon Curing Company's Hains 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. FOR SUPERPHOSPHATES, N rTROGEN-< SULPHATEOF IXi.VV7U-J2ill AMMONIA) KAINIT UUAi, v/o PHOSPHA.TIC IRON -SULPH A/rE BONEDUSTS-^gt A N NOARUAWAHIA 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 etreet, Auckland, will receive prompt attention. l@° Highest price given for Bones delivered at Ngaruawahia. 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, Crosscat Saws, Scales and Steelyards, Large and Small Cheese Presses. Cheap.—FßOST, City Market, Auckland. JOSEPH nPYNDALL, Surgeon Dentist, REMOVED TO BROOK HOUSE, HOBSON-STREET, AUCKLAND. OPECIAL 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 rates. Bonedust, Superphosphates, Special, and Chemical Manures at lowest prices. A large stock of GRAIN SACKS on hand, for sale eheap. X3T Note the address— ROBERTSON BROS., Upper Symond-street, Auckland. Telephone 422.