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Waikato Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 3130, 6 August 1892, Page 4

Notices- " IJ OW do you pronounce S-ii-a-k-JlI L-A-N-D's IJ-A-K-I-N-G P-O-W----d-e-k ? " queried one housewife ef another. ' Sharland's Baking Powder,' promptly replied the other. ' How elso could you pronounce it ?' 1 I pronounce it ' most excellent," wastho 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 of the yeast. The composition of baking powders varies considerably. It appears to be most convenient to produce the carbonic acid by the action of hydrochlorio acid on sodium bicabonate 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 dongh 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 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 It is a true saying that ' what the eye does not see the heart does not grieve over,' but at (he same time it is quite as wall that we fhould 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 particu-

larly 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 ia 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, more 10 than in the States ia the baking powder advertising war raging fiercer. For instance, and to show the extent to which this rivalry exists, wo 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 baking powder in the world is made in Chicago, and the vilest of all ummoniacH.l poisons is dispensed in New York ; while in another organ, evidently subsidised by an opposition company, the verdict is reversed in a very decided manner. Do not, therefore, be altogether led away by flashy advertisements, but taut for yourselves. ' Indigestion doth make brutes of us nil,' 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 ao you pronounce S-ii-a-e----l-a-n-d's B-A-k-i-n g P-o-w-D>e-K ?' ' I pronounco it most excellent. It is a perfect preparation, healthful, and most satisfactory to use.' QOO D INVESTMENTS Cannell aud Co.'s I'ure Carbonate of Lim6 Phcenix Insurn ice Company's Policy 300 Acres, Sul urns of Hamilton West, frontage to Ohaupo - Hamilton Road and Waikato River; partly improved and fenced. For sale or lease Romney Marsh, 7000 acres (enclosed) Apply, WILLIAM A. GRAHAM. Ahtiiobised Sukveyuh and Native Agent, HAMILTON. Cannell and Co.'s Lime is the purest lime on record, analysing as high as 9592 pe cent, in the unburnt stone. For builders', plasterers', and agriculturists' use it is not to be surpassed. Limestone countries for grass require no stimulating manures, lime being the only legitimate solvent for the acids and silicas which militate against plant food. Lime, though slow, ia the only sure element requisite to make Waikato soils equal in fertility and grazing capabilities the limestone hills »f the southern portions of this island. Oregon farmers in America consider they have raised the value of their butter and sheep lands £8 per acre through using lime. Sutton and Sons, the famous English seedsmen, state Devonshire farmers alone lost £100,000 through not di-essing their turnip lands with lime ; they consider lime as as essential element in "farming and stock raising. W. Brydone, Esq., of the Edendale Estate, Dutiedin, states he uses 400 to 600 tons of lime per annum on light medium soils for oats and turnips, at an annual cost of 42s Gd per acre, and considers it pays him back out of first crop, but that the good effects are lasting in the soil. We are authorised to refer to Messrs Isaac Coates, Edgecumbe, Latham, Parr, Mason, Exelby, Mtuiro, Mullins, Odium, and others who have used and proved our lime to be valuable in turnip, oats, grass, potatoes, whe at, orchard, and other lauds. Lime should be carted on to the land in autumn for lands to be used for spring crops. WILLIAM A. GRAHAM, Agent, Hamilton. [Telephone No. 355. QLADSTONE jg REWE RY . DANIEL AEKELL, BREWER AND BOTTLER, Gladstone-stkket and Newton Road AUCKLAND. Draught Beer in hogsheads, _ barrels, kilderkins, and kegs of all sizes Best brands of Wine and Spirits kept iu stock for the private trade, which is specially attended to. Lemonade and Ginger Ale is Quar» and Pint Bottles. CORDIALS OF THE BEST QUALITY. Telegraphic Address : SYMONDS-STREET. AUCKLAND. q UEEN : S QOLI £G E BOYS' BOAEDING AND DAY SCHOOL. PRINCIPAL : ALEXANDER McARTHUR, H.A., LL.D. Duties Resumed on Tuesday, September 15. Dr. McArthur will be at the College on Monday, 14th. 1/iOK SALE by the undersigned the following Sections — HAMILTON WEST—Ns. 348, 319, 8, 10S. 109, 134, and 13 HAMILTON EAST —No. 69, 304, and 79. J. S. EDGECUMBE, Waikato Times Building*,