1220 Max 29, 1914, ___________________________________________________________________________ THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN ____________________________________________________ RM 4MWJSWEW ¥— o&ntlnuetl• ______________________________________________________ /Zlillott’s Improved “ Gillott and Copley” Rotary COAL-CUTTING MACHINES. See Illustrated Adver- tisement fortnightly. Sole Makers: JOHKT GILLOTT & SON, Barnsley. For Sale, New Steel Lancashire Boilers, ready for immediate delivery:— Other 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. COL1LIE ENGINE S. See Page Advertisement in this week’s issue. THE YORKSHIRE ENGINE CO. LTD., _________ Meadow Hall Works, Sheffield. Rails. 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. BENTON & CO., Midland Works, Savile-street, Sheffield. A Rickaby, Bloomfield Engine Works, • Sunderland. Be East Gwanda Mines. Three-throw PUMPS. 4,7, 8in. rams. Compound Vertical ENGINES, 5J—9J by &stroke. DYNAMO, 220 v., 40 amps., 10-h.p. Motor, 220 v. FOR SALE. /TP^rVH.P. Horizontal Steam Engine, Vy by Robey, trip gear, built 1908; two 60 h.p. Loco. Boilers, for 1501b.; 250-h.p. Horizontal Compound Tandem High-speed Steam Engine ; Economic Boiler, 13ft. by 8ft., for 1601b ; pair of 15 in. Robey Engines (trip gear).—Particulars, HARRY H. GARDAM & CO. LTD., Staines. For Sale, one equal to new 100-kw- Electric GENERATING SET, 230 volts ; one 200-h.p. Willan8 Vertical High-speed Engine, with extended soleplate for carrying dynamo» 3, 5, and 7.ton Loco. Steam Cranes ; in good order.—RIDDEL &, CO., 40, St. Enoch-squa: e, Glasgow. For Sale, ready for immediate delivery. One Steam-driven AIR COMPRESSOR (by Schram, Harker & Co.), cylinders 10in. diameter, 16in. stroke; steam cylinder fitted with variable expansion valves suitable for 100 lb. air pressure. One Steel Plate AIR RECEIVER, 70 cubic feet capacity, complete with fittings. Two 3Jin. “ Optimus” Compound ROCK DRILLS, with fittings. Three 2| in. do. do. Two Horizontal STEAM ENGINES, 15-h.p., fitted with Pickering Governors. The above are all new and are offered at specially low prices. Address, Box 5670, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C anted to Purchase, 20 to 30 Second- hand Main Line WAGONS.—State builders, age, price, and where inspect, Box 5671, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. _____________________________________________________________________________ For Sale, one double Pair of absolutely new STEEL COAL CRUSHING ROLLERS, by James Buchanan & Son, Liverpool. 16 in. diameter by 36in. long, capacity 40/50 tons per hour; also 2 perfectly new Coal Elevators, one 60ft. centres, and one 25ft. 6in. centres, capacity 40/50 tons per hour at a speed of 60 ft. per minute, bv Newton Chambers & Co. Ltd.—Apply, WHARNCLIFFE WOODMOOR COLLIERY CO. LTD., Carlton, near Barnsley. Cross Compound Corliss Engine, by Musgraves, 17 in. by 33in. 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,500/550volts; pairs27in.,20in.and 10in. WINDING ENGINES; pair 20in. by 3ft. HAULING ENGINES; pairs 10 in. by 12in. HAULING ENGINES, two drums ; pairs 18£ in. and 13| in. Vertical ‘•Robey” ENGINES; Evans SINKING PUMP, 21 by 16 by 24; Erith Patent HEATER SOFTENER, capacity 10,000 gallons per hour. R. H. LONGBOTHAM & CO. LTD., Wakefield. ________________________________________________________ For Sale, Pair of excellent Haulage ENGINES, 2 cylinders 18in. diameter by 36 in. stroke, 2 drums on separate shafts 6 ft. diameter; complete in every detail and ready for work. —For price and full particulars, apply R. FRAZER & SONS LTD., Milburn House, Newcastle-on-Tyne. 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. 150 tons New Perfect Steel Flange Rails, 14, 16, 18, and 20 lb. 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. 50 tons New Perfect Steel Flange Rails, 281b. per yard, and 50 tons of ditto ditto, but 241b. per yard, with Fishplates for both sections. 12 tons of splendid second-hand Steel Flange Rails, 14 lb. per yard, punched for nails. 5 tons of splendid second-hand Steel Flange Rails, 14/16 lb. per yard, punched for nails. 25 tons of splendid second-hand Steel Bridge Rails, 141b. per yard, 4 ft. lengths, punched for nails. 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 Bails, and all Accessories, Sleepers, &c. jps MARPLE & GILLOTT LTD., SHEFFIELD. FOR SALE. Two 160-kw. Generating Sets, direct coupled to three-phase Alternators, 550 volts, 40 cycles, 300 revs. 20-n.h.p. Semi-portable ENGINE and BOILER (by Robey), insure for 1001b. working pressure 8-n.h.p. TRACTION ENGINE, on springs (by Wallis & Stevens), insure 1401b. working pressure. Set of Triple-expansion Surface Condensing ENGINES, with cylinders lOiin. by 15 in. and 25 in. diameter by 21 in. stroke. 8ft. Double-geared Universal RADIAL DRILLING MACHINE, 2J in. spindle. 30 in. stroke Heavy Type SHAPING MACHINE (by Whitworth). 4 ft. Arm Double-geared RADIAL DRILLING MACHINE (by Hulse), 2 in. spindle. No. 4 “ Brown & Sharpe ” Universal MILLING MACHINE, w.s. of table 4 ft. by 1ft. 2 in. 12 in. centres Double-geared SLIDING and SCREW CUTTING LATHE, 12 ft. gap bed. 54in. Swing Tre' le-geared FACE PLATE LATHE (by Dean, Smith & Grace). ___________________________ CATALOGUE of stock MACHINERY, 2-3,000 LOTS, free on application. Inspection invited. tHOs w. ward limited, ALBION WORKS, 1 Tel.—“ Forward, Sheffield.” SHEFFIELD. ____________________________________________ ___. PLANT WANTED AND FOR SALE. HPhe Bute Works Supply Co. Ltd., Cardiff. JL Telegrams—’* Gethipg, Cardiff.” Telephone No. 2645 (4 lines). (Established 1888). WANTED. LOCOMOTIVES.—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. 12 low-sided 10-tonners, new specification, all now in main line traffic, doors each side falling full length. Also 58 with short side doors opening through to the top. 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. LOCOMOTIVES.—Two 4 wheels coupled, standard gauge, by Manning, Wardle & Co., in perfect order at about half the price of new, cylinders 9in. by 14 in., 140 lb. pressure, recently thoroughly overhauled, now near Cardiff, ready for immediate delivery. Further particulars on application. JT’or Sale, 200/250 hi ew Specification ten- JL ton WAGONS, for immediate delivery.—Apply, Box 5658, Collier? Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Ipor immediate Sale, two complete 150-kw. JL ELECTRIC GENERATING SETS, by the Thames Ironworks Co., with Triple Expansion Condensing Engines, 10 in., 16 in. and 24 in. cyls., 14 in. stroke, Surface Condenser, Direct-current Compound-wound Gener- ators, 220 volts, 700 amps., 210 revs., numerous fittings and spare parts : main distribution board fitted with ammeters, voltmeters, magnetic blow- out circuit breakers, wattmeters, switches, and connections, all in splendid condition; the above plant may be inspected at the Greenwich Engineering Works, London, by appointment. Apply, PUGSLEY & CO., Bathurst Wharf, Bristol. Telegrams—“Pugsley, Bristol.” Telephone—457. Tpor Sale, Portable Engine and Boiler on JL four good iron wheels with limbers ; engine and boiler in excellent condition, about 9-h p. boiler, suitable for about 801b. steam pressure. Also Direct-acting SINKING PUMP, 12 by 6 by 24, with removable liner reducing water end to 5 in., Griff pattern, by Jos. Evans & Sons.—Apply, MANAGER, Mells Collieries Ltd., near Frome. YYTinding Engines, splendid pair with V V cylinders 22in. diameter, drum lift, diameter, and pair of 30in., with drum to suit purchaser; second-hand, cheap for quick sale before removal.—RATCLIFFE & SONS, Hawarden Iron Works, Chester. Tpor Sale or Hire, Robey Mining Engine JL and BOILER, with 7 ft. drum and gearing complete, double 16 in. cylinders, powerful and complete plant for sinking. Semi-portable WINDING ENGINE and BOILER, with double 10 in. cylinders, 14 in. stroke, single drum geared 4 to 1, 6 ft. diameter by 5 ft. 3 in., just thoroughly overhauled. JOSEPH PUGSLEY, Cattybrook Ironworks, Lawrence-hill, Bristol. Tpor Sale, 75 tons new F.B. Rails, 14 lb. JL per yard, in 6, 9, and 12 ft. lengths, Fishplates complete. 75 tons new BRIDGE RAILS, 141b. per yard, in 6ft. lengths, punched for nail holes. Delivery free. < Apply, JONAS WILDSMITH, Rail Merchant, Barnsley. Tpor Immediate Sale and. delivery, three JL high-class modern Lancashire BOILERS, each 30 ft. by 8 ft., to re insure at 160 lb. pressure; one 28ft. by 8 ft., to re-insure at 150 lb. pressure; two 28 ft. by 7 ft., to re-insure at 801b. pressure. JOSEPH PUGSLEY, Cattybrook Ironworks, Lawrence-hill, Bristol. Epor Sale, 200 tons of nearly new Steel JL FLANGE RAILS, 65 lb. per yard, with Fishplates to suit; also 10 tons of good second-hand Dog Spikes to suit; extra good parcel.—Apply, MARPLE A GILLOTT LTD., Kings Chambers, Sheffield. PATENTS. TT'he Proprietor of the Patent No. 18233 JL of 1907, for Improvements in Combined Mining and Loading Machinery,” is desirous of entering into arrangements by way of license and otherwise on reasonable terms for the purpose of exploiting the same and ensuring its full development and practical working in this country.—All communications to HASELTINE, LAKE & CO., Chartered Patent Agents and Consulting Engineers, 28, Southampton-buildings, Chancery- lane London, W.C. nphe Proprietor of the Patent No. 14639 x of 1904, for “Improvements in, and relating to, Coal Handling Apparatus,” is desirous of entering into arrangements by way of license and otherwise on reasonable terms for the purpose of exploiting the same and ensuring its full development and practical working in this country.— All communications should be addressed in the first instance, to HASELTINE, LAKE A CO., Chartered Patent Agents and Consulting Engineers, 28, Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, London, W.C. rinhe Proprietor of the Patent No. 17580 m of 1904, for “Improved Method of Treating Coal for Coking purposes,” is desirous of entering into arrangements by way of license and otherwise on reasonable terms for the purpose of exploiting the same and ensuring its full development and practical working in this country.—All communications should be addressed in the first instance, to HASELTINE, LAKE & CO., Chartered Patent Agents and Consulting Engineers, 28, Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane, London, W.C. MN’S WAGON GO., Leeds. See Advertisement next week. JUNCTION BOXES ForcJ^.'05 For underground use. Strong, substantial Cast Iron Boxes with best Brass Fittings, at very moderate cost. Write for further particulars to— J. & Sons JLitdL., Bonner’s Field Engine Works, SUNDERLAND. Tank Locomotives. Specification & Workmanship equal to Main Line Engines. R. & W. HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO., LTD., NHWCASTLE-ON-TYNH. Locomotives always in stock or in progress, 1 TbLWBAMS—“ LOCOMOTIVE.” Workmanship and Materials of the Highest Quality. Built to any Specification or Gauge PECKETT & SONS LTD., ATLAS LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, BRISTOL. Charge (which must be prepaid): One Penny per word; minimum, 2s. 6d. ______________________________________________________ A respectable young man requires situation as CANVASSER and COLLECTOR in the coal trade; experienced, good references.—Apply, “B.A.C.T.,” Box 5666, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival street, Holborn, London, E.C. Ipxperienced Traveller in London Coal trade, requires position as REPRESENTATIVE or MANAGER; practical knowledge of steam aid house coal; highest references given.— Apply, “ B.A.C.T.,” Box 5602, 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. Wanted, Colliery Manager with First- class certificate and capable of taking full charge of a developing colliery, present output about 650,000 tons per annum ; must be a good organiser and tactician; commencing salary £500 per year writh free house,. &c.—Write first instance, to “ Box J. 569,” Lee & Nightingale, Liverpool, stating full qualifications, with copies of three recent testimonials; appli- cants with Leen Valley experience preferred. Wanted, a Certificated Colliery Manager for a large steam coal colliery in South Wales; only thoroughly efficient men need apply; state age, experience and salary required.—Apply, Box 5681, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. ____________________________________________________________________ IVanted, Traveller, Iron and Steel V V metals, Yorkshire and East Lancashire.—Apply, stating experi- ence, salary required, &c., to Box 26, Wheeler’s Advertising Office, Manchester. YYTanted, energetic young Man (about y V 25) as BOOKKEEPER and to take charge of Counting House in France for English Colliery Company ; applicant must be a thoroughly sound bookkeeper (one with colliery experience preferred, but not essential), speak French, and able to conduct French correspondence.—Apply, stating age, experience, and salary required, v ith copies of testimonials, to Box 20, Pratt’s Advertising Agency, 9, Essex-street, Strand, London, W.C. ft/Tessrs. Andrew Knowles & Sons Ltd., 1 V 1 Pendlebury, thank all applicants for the post of Under-manager recently advertised. It has no v been filled. Brattice Cloth. — Gentleman Wanted with influence amongst colliery managers and proprietors, to sell BRATTICE CLOTH on good commission only.—Address,FAIRCLOTTGH & SONS, Bank’lane, Clayton, near Manchester. ’ _______________________________________________________ E33WSATSW. _____________ _________________________________________ T7 niversal Mining School. Lessons by Post. Thorough preparation for all Mining Exams. Syllabus free. T. A. SOUTHERN and H. W. HALEAUM The U.M.S., 215, Cardiff. ________________________________________________________ UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM. DEPARTMENT OF MINING. Professor—JOHN CADMAN, D.Sc., M.Inst.M.E. WILLIAM COOKE & COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP. This Scholarship, of the annual value of £21, is presented to the University by Messrs. William Cooke & Co. Ltd., the Tinsley Steel, Iron and Wire Rope Works, Sheffield. It is awarded- on the result of a biennial examination. The next Examination will be held in July, 1914, for which entry must be made on or before June 10th. Furtherparticu’arsmaybe obtained on application to the SECRETARY of the UNIVERSITY, Birmingham. GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL. APPOINTMENT OF LECTURER IN MINING. The Education Committee require the services of a MINING LECTURER. The Candidate appointed must be qualified to teach the subjects of the- Glamorgan Mining Course, must reside where directed by the Committee, and devote his whole time to his duties. Salary £150 per annum, rising by annual increments of £10 to a maximum . of £200 per annum, together with travelling expenses according to scale. Canvassing, directly or indirectly, will disqualify. Applications, made on forms (which may be obtained on receipt of a stamped addressed foolscap envelope) must reach the CHIEF EDUCA- TION OFFICIAL, County Hall, Cardiff, not later than the 10th June, 1914. May 21st, 1914. GLAMORGAN COUNTY COUNCIL. SUMMER MINING AND ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF SOUTH WALES COALFIELD. Qhort Courses as follows for three weeks during the month of August, at University College. Cardiff, and County School, Penarth. o , (1) . SURVEYORS’ COURSE at Penarth, to meet requirements of the Coal Mines Act, 1911. (2) . ENGINEERS’ COURSE : Mining, Mechanical and Electrical Engi- neering (Laboratory work). (3) . ARCHITECTS’ and BUILDERS’ COURSES. (4) . TEACHERS’ COURSE: Geology (lectures and field work), Physics. and Chemistry. This Course has been specially arranged to meet the requirements of teachers engaged in or preparing for work at evening schools or technical classes. (5) . Special Lectures and Experiments on Electrification of Collieries. 1 (6) . FIREMEN’S COURSE : Special Practical Course in Gas Detection, Air Measuring, and Mining Legislation for Colliery Firemen (Con- ditional). One hundred hours’ instruction will be given. I Penarth, with its beautiful sea frontage, is a delightful place for a summer holiday. Full particulars, prospectus, and forms of application from the CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICIAL, County Hall, Cardiff. Mav 25th. 1914. UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER. DEPARTMENT OF MINING. THE SESSION WILL COMMENCE ON OCTOBER 8th. The Department of Mining is designed to meet the full requirements of COAL and METAL MINING Students. In COAL MINING practical work is taken at Lancashire Collieries. In METAL MINING arrangements are being made for a final year’s training at School of Metalliferous Mining, Camborne. Special attention is also given to MINERAL ECONOMICS to meet the requirements of the Students who intend to undertake prospecting appointments abroad, or under Colonial Governments. The three years’ Course, for the Degree B.Sc. Tech, in Mining, includes Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Metallurgy, Engineering, Geology, Mineralogy and Mining. HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS Mathematics ____ Prof. H. Lamb, Sc.D., LL.D.. F.R.S. [F.R.S. Physics___________ Prof. Sir Ernest Rutherford, M.A., D.Sc., Ph.D., Chemistry________ Prof. H. B. Dixon, M.A.. M.Sc , Ph.D., F.R.S. Metallurgy________ Prof. C. A. Edwrards D.Sc. Engineering _____ Prof. J. E. Petaval, D.Sc., F.R.S. Geology & Mineralogy Prof. Sir T. H. HoDand, K.C.I.E., D.Sc., F.R.S. Mining___________ N. T. Williams, B.Sc. Prospectuses may be obtained on application to the REGISTRAR. ___________________________ TENDERS. ___________________________________________________ CONTRACTS FOR COLLIERY TIMBER AND OILS. HHhe South Hetton Coal Co. Ltd. invite 1 TENDERS for the supplv of all kinds of COLLIERY TIMBER and OILS from 1st July, 1914, to the 30th June, 1915. Forms of tender, with full conditions, may be obtained on application to Mr. J.R. Lambert, South Hetton, near Sunderland. Tenders addressed to the SOUTH HETTON COAL CO. LTD., South Hetton, near Sunderland, will be received up to 6th June. ________________________________________________ ### For later Advertisements and Scale of Charges see Page 1290 (Leader Page). ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Printed and Prtbliehed by the Proprietors. Th* Oollibby Guabdiax Compamy Limited. 30 & 31, Furnival Street, Holborn, London. E.O. Friday, May 29. 1914.