820 THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN. April 9, 1914. fXiHott’s Improved “ Gillott and Copley” Rotary COAL-CUTTING MACHINES. See Illustrated Adver- tisement fortnightly. Sole Makers: JOHN GILLOTT & SON, Barnsley. For Sale, New Steel Lancashire Boilers, ready for immediate deliveryOther sizes in progress. 30 ft. long by 8 ft. diameter, for 1001b. working pressure. 30 ft. ,, 8 ft. „ 1601b. „ 30 ft. „ 8 ft. 6 in., „ 1201b. SPURR, INMAN & CO. LTD., Calder Vale Boiler Works, Wakefield. Locomotives of every description, Col- liery or main lines; COAL-CUTTER MACHIN ES to undercut up to 6 ft.—YORKSHIRE ENGINE CO. LTD., Meadow Hall Works. Sheffield. Eails. 250 tons of good Relayable Steel Flange, about 74 lb. per yard, also a quantity from 14 lb. upwards. Quantity of Bull Head RAILS, all suitable for sidings; all accessories to suit. B. M. RENTON It CO., Midland Works, Savile-street, Sheffield. 3 750-kw. Turbo Alternators with Con- densers, 440 volts; a high-class Corliss Engine, by Marshall, 16in. cylinder, 33in. stroke, in splendid condition; Babcock Boiler, 1,176 square feet heating surface; pair of 15 in. Robey Drop Valve Engines, 33 in. stroke; Steam Alternator, 2,100 volts; single phase 35-kw. Ventilating or Electric Lighting Engine, by Browett, cylinders 8in. and 14in.by 8in. stroke,totally enclosed; Hjdraulic Pump (Duplex), steam 12in., water 1 in., 10in stroke Send for our catalogue. HARRY H. GARDAM & CO. LTD., Staines A Rickaby, Bloomfield Engine Works, • Sunderland. Re East Gwanda Mines. Three-throw PUMPS, 4,7, 8 in. rams. Compound Vertical ENGINES, 5%—9J by 6 stroke. DYNAMO, 220 v., 40 amps., 10-h.p. Motor, 220 v. “ /Champion ” Air Compressor, new Vertical Single Stage, 7Jin. bv 9 in. steam, 8Jin. by 9 in. air, 80 cubic feet free air to 70 lb.: modern design and well made, ready immediate delivery.—Apply, MANAGER, Vulcan Works, Winchester. Cross Compound Corliss Engine, by Musgraves, 17 in. by 33 in. by 42 in.; 2 TURBO ALTERNATORS, each rated to give 1,550 k.v.a., 50 cycles, 1,500 r.p.m., voltage 6,600, with Condensers and Edwards Air Pumps ; two 100-k.w. Beiliss Crompton GENERATING SETS, 500/550 volts; pairs 25 in. and 10 in. WINDING ENGINES; pair 20in. by 3ft. HAULING ENGINES; pairs 10 in. by 12in. HAULING ENGINES, two drums ; pairs 18| in. and 13g in. Vertical “Robey” ENGINES; Evans SINKING PUMP, 21 by 16 by 24; 3 Com- pressed Air Hurd BAR COAL CUTTERS, 5ft.; Erith Patent HEATER SOFTENER, capacity 10,000 gallons per hour. R. H. LONGBOTHAM & CO. LTD., Wakefield. For Sale, Electric Plant as under :— One equal to new 100 kw. Belliss-Morcom “ Balancer ” Electric GENERATING SET, 230 volts. One 200-h.p. Willans Vertical High-speed ENGINE, with extended sole- plate for carrying Dynamo. Two powerful Diagonal STEAM WINCHES, by Clarke, Chapman & Co., 6in. cylinder by 10in. stroke. RIDIXBL & CO., 40, St. Enoch square, Glasgow. For Sale or Hire :— One Saddle Tank LOCO. ENGINE, by Manning, Wardle & Co., Leeds, 13in. cylinders, copper firebox, six wheels coupled, lift. 6in. wheel base; equal to new. perfect order. One Saddle Tank LOCO. ENGINE, new cylinders, 12in. diameter, copper firebox, six wheels coupled, 9ft. 8in. wheel base; thoroughly overhauled, perfect working order. CUD WORTH & JOHNSON, Eagle Foundry, Wrexham. Tpxcellent 10 in. Loco., 4-wheel coupled, M J for sale, a great bargain to save putting into stock or would hire; seen -working for the next few weeks. JOSEPH PUGSLEY, Cattybrook Ironworks, Lawrence-hill, Bristol. pCM to 100 ten-ton Low-sided’ Ballast WAGONS for sale.—Apply, WILLIAM HIGLEY, Bulwell Forest, Nottingham. For Sale, two gross “ Prism ” Type Spherical GLASS GLOBES, 2Jin. diameter of opening and 6in. deep.—Samples and further information can be obtained on application to the BOROUGH ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, Electricity Works, Jubilte-street, Blackburn. TXT’anted, working Model of Winder.— T V Address, FROOD CO., Sovereign Mills, Chapel-en-le-Frith. FOR SALE. 90 tons of New Perfect Steel Bridge Rails, 16 lb. per yard, 6 ft. lengths, punched for nails. 800 tons Relayable Steel B.H. Rails, 80/85 lb. per yard, with all accessories. 250 tons Relayable Steel 50/56 lb. Flange Rails, with accessories. 20 tons Nearly New Steel Flange Rails, 41|, and 44 lb. per yard, with accessories. 150 tons New Perfect Steel Flange Rails, 14, 16, 18, and 201b. per yard, with Fishplates (delivery ex stock). 50 tons of capital second-hand Steel Bridge Rails, 100 lb. per yard. 4,000 good second-hand Creosoted Railway Sleepers, 9 ft. by 10 in. by 5 in.; also large quantity of ditto Crossing Timbers. 20/25 tons of good second-hand Steel Flange Rails, about 20 lb. per yard. 100 tons of good second-hand Iron Flange Rails, about 28 lb. per yard. Also 100 tons of 40/45 lb. per yard. A large stock of capital second-hand steel 2/3rd and 1-yard Side-tipping Wagons, 24 in. gauge. Also 20 capital second-hand Crane Tipping Skeps, and 6 good second-hand Contractors’ Hand Carts. Inspection invited of all Material offered. Cash Buyers of Machinery, Plant, old Iron and Steel Scrap, Metals, Indiarubber, &c., New and Second-hand Rails, and all Accessories, Sleepers, &c. MARPLE & GILLOTT LTD., SHEFFIELD. FOR SALE. Horizontal Hauling Engine, with two drums, pair of 10 in. cylinders, 12 in. stroke. Horizontal HAULING ENGINE, with steel frames, pair of 6in. cyls., 94 in. stroke, drum 2 ft. 6 in. diameter, 4 ft. wide. Pair of Coupled Horizontal ENGINES (by Tangyes), 14in. cylinders, 30 in. stroke. Powerful Horizontal Worm - driven STEAM WINCH, pair of 16 in. cylinders, 10 in. stroke. Horizontal Worm-driven STEAM WINCH, pair of 12 in. cylinders, 9 in. ^Horizontal Worthington Compound DUPLEX PUMP, 12in. by 18^in. by 104in. by 18in., brass fitted. Horizontal Worthington DUPLEX PUMP, 16 in. by 7J in. by 10 in., brass fitted. Direct-acting SPECIAL PUMP, 16in. by 9in. by 10in., brass fitted (by Gould & Garrison, U.S.A.). Cameron Type BOILER FEED PUMP, 12 in. steam cylinders, 7gin. rams, 10 in. stroke. Double RAILWAY WHEEL and AXLE TURNING LATHE, to swing up to 3 ft. 6 in. diameter____________ CATALOGUE of stock MACHINERY, 2-3,000 LOTS, V free on application. Inspection invited. yKO? W. WARD LIMITED, 4 Tel.—" Forward, Sheffield.” ALBION WORKS, SHEFFIELD. MA OHIMERY— continued. rT'he Bute Works Supply Co. Ltd., Cardiff. JL Telegrams—“ Gething, Cardiff.” Telephone No. 2645 (4 lines). (Established 1888). WANTED. LOCOMOTIVE.—Two 2 ft. 6in. gauge, cylinders not less than 9 in., also one standard gauge, 4 wheels coupled, and one 6 wheels coupled Tank Loco., the larger the cylinders the better; all must be in good working order and ready for immediate work. State present working pressure, where to be seen, and lowest cash price. FOR SALE. STEEL RAILS with Accessories when required. RAILWAY WAGONS.—Ten-tonners for prompt delivery, new specifica- tion, for cash or redemption hire; all now in main line traffic. Also Wheels and Axles and Wagon material, new and second-hand. EARTH WAGONS.—Contractors, end and side tippers, wood or steel, any gauge. PASSENGER CARRIAGES.—Two four-wheeled third-class Coaches, five compartments in each, both have automatic vacuum throughout; now at Cardiff. THUNDERBOLT HAMMER DRILLS as supplied the British Admiralty. Catalogues on application. LIFTING JACKS.—18 12-tonners, good as new, with brass nuts, cheap to clear. Particulars on application. LOCOMOTIVES.—One 4 wheels coupled, standard gauge, by Manning, Wardle & Co., in perfect order at about half the price of new, cylinders 9in. by 14in., 1401b. pressure, recently thoroughly overhauled and painted, now at Cardiff ready for immediate delivery. Photo and further particulars on application. Also one 4 wheels coupled (type 4-4-2) radial Bogie Tank Engine, built by Beyer, Peacock & Co., Manchester, cylinders 18in. by 24in., wheel base 8 ft. 6 in., driving wheels 5 ft. 7 in., 140 lb. working pressure, total weight in working order 59 tons, fitted with steam and hand brakes, and vacuum brake fittings for applying the vacuum automatic brake to trains. For Sale, 50 to 100 Sets excellent Wheels and AXLES, 10 tons, 6 ft. 7£ in. centres, cast bosses.—Full details and price upon application to ERNEST E. CORNFORTH, Stoke-on-Trent. Wheels and Axles, 50 sets, 6 ft. 6 in. centres, 8 in. journals, wrought iron bosses: price and particulars upon application.—ERNEST E. CORNFORTH, Stoke-on-Trent. For Sale, one double pair of Coal CRUSHING ROLLERS, 16 in. diameter by 36 in. long, by James Buchanan & Son of Liverpool, absolutely new; also 2 COAL ELEVATORS, capacity 40 tons per hour, one 60 ft. centres and one 24 ft. 6 in. centres, complete with casings, by Newton Chambers & Co of Sheffield, also perfectly new—Apply, WHARNCLIFFB WOODMOOR COLLIERY CO. LTD., Carlton, near Barnsley. For Sale, First-class Engine and Boiler, 200-b.h.p., can be seen at work. ENGINE.—High and low pressure Tandem and Condensing, dimensions about 14in. high, 26in. low pressure, 3ft. stroke, flywheel 10ft. 6in., by Messrs. Spencers, Melksham. BOILER.—About 32 ft. long by 7 ft. 6 in., working pressure 100 lb., by Thompson’s, Ettingshall. Apply, T. W. HALE, Timber Merchant, WALSALL. TXTanted, Second-hand Steel Headgear, ▼ V about 40 ft. high.—Full particulars and lowest price, to Box 5624, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. BOLTS NUTS FOR COLLIERIES. Large quantity of best quality black iron bolts and nuts, all sizes, new and in good condition. Low prices accepted. Samples and full particulars on request. Box 5560, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival Street, Holborn, London, E.C. WILLIAM FIRTH Ltd., GREEK STREET, LEEDS. New and Second-hand Rails, Contractors’ Plant and Machinery, Locos, Cranes, Wagons, &c. 2 RIVETTED BRIDGE GIRDERS, 64ft. 10in. long, 5ft. deep. 30-h.p. PORTABLE ENGINE, makers Ruston, Proctor and Co. 16-h.p. PORTABLE ENGINE, makers Ransome, Sims & Jeffries. 3-ton. LOCO. STEAM TRAVELLING CRANE, with 33 ft. or 21 ft. lattice jib, by Booth Bros. 2-ton WHARF CRANE, with 21 ft. lattice jib, by the Bedford Engineering Co. Two 20-cwt. HAND DERRICK CRANES, 27ft. jibs, by Butters Bros. “ THOMPSON ” DISH ENDED BOILERS. We have m stock ready for immediate delivery, 2 DISH END BOILERS, 30ft. by 9ft. 3in., 160 w.p. 3 „ ,, 30ft. by 8ft. 3in., 160 w.p. 1 ,, „ 30 ft. by 8 ft. 3 in., 100 w.p. And many other smaller sizes and lower pressures. Also the following second-hand BOILERS:—3 Economic and 2 Water . Tube Boilers. JOHN THOMPSON, Wolverhampton, Eng. STEAM ENGINES. HIGH-CLASS PAIR SELF-CONTAINED VERTICAL ENGINES, by Marshall, cylinders 14|in. by 20 in. MARSHALL, 10in. dia. cyl. by 14 in. stroke, Horizontal. do. 11 in. dia. cyl. by 22 in. stroke, Horizontal. ROBEY, 10|in. cyl. by 20 in. stroke, Horizontal. SIDE-BY-SIDE HORIZONTAL COMPOUND CONDENSING ENGINE, h.p. cyl 9Jin. dia., l.p. cyl. 16jin. dia. by 18in. stroke. PAIR HORIZONTAL CROSS COMPOUND, by POLLOCK & MACNAB, h.p. cyl. 10J in. dia., l.p. cyl. 18 in. dia., stroke 20 in., with Variable Expansion Gear. OTHER SIZES, including 250 BRAKE HORSE-POWER, and ONE 100 I.H.P., and Plenty of Smaller Engines, Ready for Delivery. WINDING & HAULAGE ENGINES. STEAM WINDING GEAR, with Double Cylinder Engines, 6in. by 12in. 10 imbyM in. HORIZONTAL SINGLE DRUM HAULING or WINDING ENGINES. VERTICAL SINGLE CYLINDER HAULING ENGINE, 8£in.byl4in. 3-TON°kDIRECT'ACTING LIFTING HAND or POWER WINCH and WIRE ROPE. WILL LET ON HIRE OR PURCHASE-HIRE. Charles E>. Phillips, Emlyn and Central Engineering Works Newnort. MON. and Foundry, • Established 1867. Tank Locomotives. Specification & Workmanship equal to Main Line Engines. ----------------------o—— R. & W. HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO., LTD., NHWCASTLH-ON-TYNE. «— Locomotives always in stock or in progress. Telegrams—" Locomotive.” New Locomotives In Stock ready for immediate delivery. Cylinders, 10 in., 12 in., 14 in., 15 in., 16 in. diameter, 4 and 6 wheels coupled. Material and Workmanship of the Highest Quality. 0ECKETT & SOKS, ATLAS LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, BRISTOL. Situations Vacant & Wanted. Charge (which must be prepaid)-. One Penny per word; minimum, 2s. 6d. VI ine Surveyor (24) having prescribed LvJL qualifications, desires re-engagemmt at colliery or mining engineer’s office at home or abroad; 10 years’ experience in mine and estate work; good credentials.—Box256Ol, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival street, Holborn London, E.C Representative wanted to take charge of London offi ?e, must be energetic and with exceptional experience; good opening ar.d salary for man of first-class ability, with knowledge of London trade preferred.—Apply, with full particulars and salary required, to W. H. BOWATER LTD., Stephenson-place, Birmingham. VY^anted, a Certificated Under-Manager ▼ ▼ for a small thin seam colliery in Lancashire employing about 60 men; must be a thoroughly practical man, one hnl ling a first-class certificate preferred.—Apply, stat’ng age, experience, salary required, giving all particulars with references, to Box 5625, Colliery Gu irdian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. TTnder-Manager wanted for a Somerset colliery, must be experienced in thin and inclined seams.—Apply, stating experience and wages required, to the FENSFORD AND BROMLEY COLLIERIES LTD., Bristol. Wanted by an active young man, age 24,10 years in coal trade, position as MANAGING CLERK ; good ledger clerk, neat and careful; highest references.—Apply, “ B.A.O.T.,” Box 5314, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. - -- A dveitiser seeks berth as Clerk or .jLJL. TRAVELLER; thorough knowledge of trade; 14 years’ experience, age >8 ; excellent references.—Apply, “ B.A.C.T.,” Box 5582, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Position required as Coal Traveller; able salesman or retail depot manager; some years’ experience.—Apply, “ B.A.C.T.,” Box 5416, Colliery Guardian Office. 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London. E.C. Experienced Traveller in London Coal trad3, requires nosition as REPRESENTATIVE or MANAGER; practical knowledge of steam and house coal; highest references given.— Apply, “ B.A.C.T.,” Box 5602, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival- street, Holborn, London, E.C. A gency (Additional) wanted for North- 2~~V umberland and Durham, excellent business and personal connection with collieries and steam users; -really sound proposition; essential with adequate commission for li ely and efficient representation.—Box 5623, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31. Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Brattice Cloth. — Gentleman Wanted with influence amongst colliery managers and proprietors, to sell BRATTICE CLOTH on good commission only.—Address,FAIRCLOUGH & SONS, Bankdane, Clayton, near Manchester. EDUCATION. Universal Mining School. Lessons by Post. Thorough preparation for all Mining Exams. Syllabus free. T. A. SOUTHERN and H. W. HALBAUM, The U.M.S., 215, Cardiff. A/Tining Electricity. Correspondence Ivl Lessons for those engaged in Mining. Thorough and practical. Special Short Course. Inclusive Fee 25/- Write for prospectus, tlr^ ELECTRO-TECHNICAL BUREAU, 312, Deansgate. Manchester. Latest Mining Exams., November 1913. —Reliable Specimen Answers. Second-class 2s. 6d., First-class 4s. 6d., Surveyors 2s. post free To secure a copy^ order at once —The U.M.S. (G.), 50, Connauerht-road, Cardiff. TENDERS. jVTining Timber. —-Talk o’th’ Hill Colliery 1 v B Ltd., Stoke-on-Trent, invite offers of Swedish CUT PROPS. Contract 12 months from 1st May. Specification on application. COMMERCIAL GAS COMPANY. TENDERS FOR COAL. The Directors are prepared to receive TENDERS for the supply of 150,000 tons of Clean, Drv, Unscreened, Fresh-wrought GAS COALS, delivered f.o.b. to the Company’s Steamers at any suitable port during a period of 12 months commencing 1st June, 1914. The deliveries to be in about equal monthly quantities. Payment in cash monthly. Particulars and forms of contract may be obtained from the Engineer ana General Manager, Mr. S H. Jones. ' The Directors do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. Tenders, sealed and endorsed “ Tender for Coals,” to be addressed to the- Chairman, and delivered at the Company’s offices not later than nine a.m, on the 16th inst. Commercial Gas Works, Stepney, E., April 1.1914. METROPOLITAN WATER BOARD. TENDERS FOR THE SUPPLY OF COAL AND COKE DURING THE PERIOD FROM 1st JULY, 1914, to 50th JUNE, 1915. The Metropolitan Water Board are prepared to receive TENDERS for the supply of STEAM, SMITH’S and HOUSE COAL and COKE to the various stations of the Board during the period from 1st July, 1914, to 30th June, 1915. Forms of tender, in duplicate, may be obtained from the Engineer, Metropolitan Water Board, Savoy-court, Strand, W.O., on or after Friday,. 10th April, 1914, upon production of an official receipt for the sum of 10s., which sum must be deposited with the Accountant at Savoy-court, Strand, W.C., and which will be returned on receipt of a bona fide tender. Payments and applications must be made between the hours of ten a.m. and four p.m., except on Saturdays. Tenders must be sent under sealed cover addressed to The Clerk of the Board, Metropolitan Water Board, Savby-court, Strand, W.C.,” endorsed “ Tender for Coal and Coke,” and must be delivered at the Offices of the- Board not later than 10 a.m. on Tuesday, the 28th day of April, 1914. The Board do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. Offices of the Board, A. B. PILLING, Savoy-court, Strand, W.C., Clerk of the Board. 7th April, 1914. PROPERTIES. Wanted for immediate Buyers, York- ehire, Lancashire, and Durham Collieries; also I have several good collieries for sale.—JEYES Surveyor, Shenfield WAGON WORKS FOR SALE OR TO LET. Anew fully equipped modern Works for the manufacture of Wood Framed Railway Wagons ready for immediate occupation. New Buildings well laid out with modern wood-working machinery,, electrically driven. Smithy, 12,800 square feet. Woodmill and Building Shop, 18,240 square feet. Extensive Sidings connected with Midland and Great Central Railways. Situated in middle of South Yorkshire coalfield, and 10 miles from Sheffield. If desired, a substantial portion of purchase money would be left on mortgage. JQHN BAKER & CO. ROTHERHAM LTD., Kilnhurst Steel Works, near Sheffield. *#* For later Advertisements and Scale of Charges see Page 794 (Leader Page). Printed and Published by the Proprietors, Th® Collibby Guabdiam Company Limited, SO & 31, Furnival Street, Holborn, London, E.C. Thursday, April 9, 1914.