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Waikato Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 3151, 3 September 1892, Page 4

Notices- " Vkiiy Good : Ykkv Excku.knt Good." "As You Likk It." " O OW do you pronounce S-H-A-K----0 i,-a-x-d's B-a-k-i-n-g P-o-w----n-K-it P " queried one housewife ef anoi lior. ' Sharland's Baking Powder,' promptly roplied tlic other. ' How else could you prononnce it f 1 1 pronounce it ' most excellent," was the witty rrjoinder. Speaking of baking powders, a scientific exchango explains that 1 the vaiious baking powders of cotninercc are employed to produce an artificial evolution of carbon dioxide, to support that produced in the dousjh by the action of the yeat.t. The composition of baking powders varies considerably. It appears to bo most convenient to produce the carbonic acirl by the action of hydrochloric acid ou sodium hicabonate s<ince in this way salt, which is in any capo ncccssary, 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. Kndemann has, however, found tliat 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 nt Washington in August, 1891, and although the 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 baking powder.' It is it true saying that ' what the eye does not see the heart does not grieve over,' but at (he same time it is quite as j well that wo 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 tbe United States particularly alum and other chemicals not at all suited to improve tho delicate organs of digestion aro freely used. Whose are good baking powders ? In settling this question, wc must not be too much guided by puffy testimonials couched in very glowing terms, nor—although it is necessary 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, moro so than in the States is the baking powder advertising war raging fiercer. For instance, and to show tho 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 Dalcing powder in tho 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 in a very decided ntanner. Do not, therefore, be altogether led away by flashy advertisements, but test for yourselves, c Indigestion doth make brutes of us all,' and many a deed, afterwards bitterly repented, has been committed when the mind was upset by food made with faulty, not to say injurious, materials. ' How d« you pronounce S-u-A-n-L-A-H-D'S B-A-K-I-N G P-O-W-dve-B ?' ' I pronounce it most excellent. It is a perfect preparation, healthful, and most satisfactory to use.' J g YCROPT & QO-, (LIMITED) Notify the Public that they are now MANUFACTURING A KEW PORRID6E MEAL Which supplies in an exceedingly pleasant form the ELEMENTS OF FOOD REQUIRED TO SUPPLEMENT THE USE OF PURE WHITE FLOUR And should be eaten by EVERYONE THE YEAR ROUND. IT IS WHOLESOME, NUTRITIOUS, EASILY DIGESTIBLE, And unlike most Foods which are said to possess these qualities, IT IS REALLY A DELICIOUS FOOD. IT IS EAFILY PREPARED AND RELISHED BY CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE. May be obtained through any grocer in bags of 61b and 251b each, J. BYCROFT & CO (LIMITED), OITY EOLLEE MILLS, AUCKLAND. Boarding and day schoolMrs Gilstain's School Re opened oil Monday, the 4th inst., Westmoreland House, George-street, Mount Roskill Road, Auckland.—Reference kindly permitted to clergymen and parents of former pupils. CIBARLES 13ATKS, House, land, J Estate, and Commission Agent. RuuU and Debts Collected. Loans Negotiated. Agencies undertaken. Valuations made. Twenty-five years' business experience (including fifteen years' legal experience in conveyancing, etc.) in Auckland. Money to lend at current rates. — Address : Temple Chambers. Hierh-street and Vulcan Lane, Auckland J.YMES SLATOR, Architect, Engineer, Draughtsman, Illuminator, &c,— Illuminator of Birthday Address to Sir Georce Grey. Canada Buildings, Queenstreet, Auckland (over CJptou and Co.'s, Stationers. — Drawings, Specifications, aud every information supplied to persons applying for Patents in any part of the world. Screw Jacks on hire.