232 THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN July 24, 1914, MAOHIHERY MAOHINERY^contlnued. f^illott’s Improved “ Gillott and Copley ” VST Rotary COAL CUTTING MACHINES. See Illustrated Adver- tisement fortnightly. Sole Makers: JOHN GILLOTT A 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. „ •PURR INMAN A CO. LTD., Calder Vale Boiler Works, Wakefield. Trails. Al 250 tons of good Relayable Steel Flange, about 741b. per yard, also • quantity from 14 lb. upwards. Quantity of Bull Head RAILS, all suitable for sidings; all accessories to suit. B. M. BENTON A OO., Midland Works, Savile-street, Sheffield. For Sale, one equal to new 100-kw. Electric GENERATING SET, 230 volts ; one 200-h.p. Willans Vertical High-speed Engine, with extended soleplate for carrying dynamo; X 5, and 7-ton Loco. Steam Cranes ; in good order.—RIDDEL A CO., 40, St. Enoch-square, Glasgow. rphe Bute Works Supply Co. Ltd., Cardiff. JL Telegrams—” Getting, Cardiff.” Telephone No. 2645 (4 lines). (Established 1888). FOR SALE. STEEL RAILS.—Any section, with Fishplates, Boltsand Nuts, Spike®, Sleepers (wood or steel), Switches and Crossings, also Turntables when required. RAILWAY WAGONS.—A few hundred end tip, new specification, 10- ton coal wagons for prompt delivery, also 70 low-sided 10-tenners, new specification (12 with doors each side falling full length, 58 with short side doors opening right through). All now in main line traffic, for cash or on redemption hire. WHEELS AND AXLES AND WAGON MATERIAL, new and second- hand. EARTH WAGONS.—Contractors, end and side tippers, wood or steel, any gauge, including 10 second-hand side tips, 2 ft. gauge, by Bagnall, 20 cubic feet capacity, 10 in. wheels. PASSENGE R CARRIAGES.—Two four-wheeled third-class Coaches, five compartments in each, both have automatic vacuum throughout; now at Cardiff. LOCOMOTIVES.—Two 4 wheels counled, standard gauge, by Manning, Wardle & Co., in good order at about half the price of new, cylinders 9 in. by 14 in., 140 lb. pressure, now at Cardiff, ready for immediate delivery. Further particulars on application. Situations Vacant • Wanted, Charge (which must be prepaid): One Penny per word; minimum, 2s. 6d. A gents calling Collieries Wanted on JTL commission for POPE’S “RED LOTION” (the quickest cure for sore shoulders, cuts and wounds in horses) and other specialities: potential addition to present income of £2 to £4 weekly.—POPE & GO., Macdonald* street, Birmingham. yVFanted, a General Manager to take V v charge of new and old colliery: must have good education and exceptional mining ability—Apply, HULTON COLLIERY, 11, Old Hall- street, Liverpool. Assistant Mining Engineer wanted for an Indian colliery, first-class certificate, age under 30; three years* engagement at Rs. 400/-, Rs. 425/- and Rs. 450/- per month, with free bungalow, &c.; renewable if mutually satisfactory; applicants should have good education and qualifications, and experience of thick coel would be an. advantage.—Address by letter, to “ MASSA,” care of J. W. Vickers & Co. Ltd., 5, Nicholas-late, London, E.C. New pair High-class Horizontal Hauling ENGINES, 8in. bore, Kin. stroke; best offer.—Apply, B. A J. STRINGER, Engineers, Ashton-under-Lyne. TXTanted, a good pair of Second-hand ▼ ▼ WINDING ENGINES, 20in. cylinder, 3ft. 6in. stroke, 9ft. 6in. drum, to work at 1001b. steam pressure.—Apply, Box 5688, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Air Compressor, steam driven, by Tilghmann Patent Sand Blast Co. Ltd., steam cylinders 8 in. and 12in., air 6in. and 10 in. and 8in. stroke; modern and practically new.— SABBY H. GABDAM A CO. LTD , Staines. A fA/A-kw. Generating Sets (two). 3-crank 1^\7 Vz Compound Engines with forced lubrication, by Allens, Bedford, coupled to Dynamos, by Dick Kerr, 460 to 520 volts, multipolar type • first class condition andimmediate delivery.— HARRY H. GABDAM A CO. LTD., Staines. Wire Ropes.—George Cradock & Co. Ltd., Wakefield, require the services of a first-class Representative- for the Midlands; a good connection and unexceptionable references are essential. Applications stating full particulars of experience, qualifications- and terms will be treated in strict confidence. Qeventy Standard ten - ton five - door O SHIPPING WAGONS, available for simple hire.-Apply. W. BIGLEY, Bui well, Nottingham. Experienced Traveller in London Coal trade, requires position 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. For Sale, one pair High-class 30 in. diameter cylinder ENGINES, 3 ft. stroke, with double slide bars on strong box pattern bed, with cut off valves and screw adjustment to regula;e the same; wrot. iron cranks fitted on driving shaft, with good strong rope driving wheel (in halves), 13 fr,. diameter, for 11 l|in. cotton driving ropes; these engines were made by Messrs. Wood & Sons, Wigan, and have only worked a few years, and are still in first-class working condition and suitable for driving fans. &c., and can be seen by appointment.—Apply. BAM- FURLONG COLLIERY, near Wigan. Haulage Engines. Pairs of 8 in., 9 in., and 12 in. for Sale or Hire on exceptional terms, also all kinds of Colliery Plant in stock. JOSEPH PUGSLEY, Lawrence hill, Bristol. Position required as Coal Traveller; able salesman or retail depot manager; some years’ experience.—Apply,. “ B.A.C.T.,’1 Box 5416, Colliery Guardia* Office, 30 A 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Tpngine, Steam, High-speed Bumsted 1 J and Chandler. Self-contained, 50-h.p., 350 r.p.m. £40, f.o.b. London.—WOODLEY, Crawley, Sussex. Wanted, an Electrician for a Midland Colliery, used to general repairs on a D.C. power and lighting- plant, also used to signals and telephones —Apply, stating age, wages and experience, with co -des of testimonials or references, to Box 5746, Colliery Ch' - Office, 30 & 31, Furnival street, Holborn, London, E.C. Two Beiliss Engines, each 216-b.h.p., makers standard size, E.C. 10, fitted with piston valves, steam separator, 360 r p.m. GEO. V. PERRY, Gloucester-place, Swansea. TENDERS ^7X(Vkw. Turbo Generator Sets (two), ■ V_Z by Willans-Parsons, 440 volts, 3-phase, 25 periods, equal to new; 100-kw. Generating Set. 220-240 volts, modern and faultless condition; Economic Boiler, by Davey Paxman, 13ft. long, 8 ft. diameter, insured 160lb. working pressure; 240-h p. Horiz ntal Compound Tandem Engine, by Browett, Lindley & Co , cylinders 13 in. and 19 in , suitable for direct coupling; every description of high-class plant in stock for immediate delivery.—HARRY H. GARDAM & CO. LTD,, Staines. Cross Compound Corliss Engine, by Musgraves, 17 in. by 33 in. by 42 in.; Vertical Compound Condensing ‘•Allen” ENGINE, 12 in. and 21 in. by 9 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 27 in.,20 in. and 10 in. WINDING ENGINES; pair 20in. by 3ft. HAULING ENGINES; pairs 18Un. and 13?in. Vertical “Robey” ENGINES ; Evans SINKING PUMP, 21 by 16 by 24; Erith 1 atent HEATER SOFTENER, capacity 10,000 gallons per hour; 3ft. 6 in. Pickquick Electric COAL CUTTER. B. H. LONGBOTHAM A CO. LTD., Wakefield. BOROUGH OF DOVER. ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT. The Town Council of Dover are prepared to receive TENDERS for the supply and delivery of SMALL COAL (other than Welsh) for use at their Electricity Generating Station during the next eipht months. Copy of specification and tender form may be obtained on application to the Borough Electrical Engineer, Electricity Works, Dover. Sealed tenders, endorsed “Fuel for Electricity Works,” must either be delivered to me not later than noon on Friday the 31st July, or presented personally at the Town Hall, at 3 p.m. on that day. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. Town Clerk’s Office, By order, 69. Gastle-street, Dover. B. E. KNOCKEB, 16th July, 1914. Town Clerk. Wanted, Correspondent Clerk, with sound knowledge of accountancy for mining 'engineers’ estate office. State age. past experience, salary required and copies of recent testimonials. — Apply, Box 5749, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn. London. EC. entieman, Young, with Good Con- nection amongst collieries in Midlands area open for change. Could represent wagon builders or colliery appliances. Excellent references. Apply Box 5750, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival- street, Holborn, London, E.C. VATanted for a large West Yorkshire V V Colliery a good head working ELECTRICIAN to take complete charge of extensive plant, including turbines, A.C. work. Apply stating age, experience salary, and when at liberty to Box 5751, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. For Sale. 16 in. cylinder six-wheel Coupled Saddle TANK LOCOMOTIVE, by Becketts, 1501b. w.p., built 1902. 15in., 14in., 13in., 12in., 10 in. and 9£in. cylinders six and four-wheel LOCOMOTIVES, by leading makers. Quantity New Specification Steel Frame, Spring-buffer, Main Line WAGONS, fitted withlooee wood boxes, splendid condition. BENTLEY & JUBB, Lower Ince, Wigan. COUNTY BOROUGH OF OLDHAM. The Gas Works Committee invite TENDERS for the supp’y of GAS COALS during a period of ten months, commencing the 1st of September, 1914. Conditions and forms of tender may be obtained on application to Mr. A. Andrew, Gas Offices, Oldham, to whom tenders are to be delivered not later than Tuesday, August 11th, 1914. By order. J. H. HALLS WORTH, Town Clerk. Brattice Cloth. — Gentleman Wanted with influence amongst colliery managers and proprietors, to sell BRATTICE CLOTH on good commission only.—Address,FAIBCLOUGB A SONS, Bank*lane, Clayton, near Manchester. July 22nd, 1914. EDUCATION, A Rickaby, Bloomfield Engine Works, • Sunderland. Three throw PUMPS, 4, 7, 8 rams. Uomp. Vert. ENGINES, 5J—9J by 6. Pairs 13 and 14 Link Reversing ENGINES. 12-h p. DYNAMOS, 220 v. 35-h.p. GENERATING SET, 130 volts. 10-h.p. MOTORS, 220 v. Cables and Electrical Sundries. TENDERS FOR COAL. The Directors of the Sheffield United GAS LIGHT COMPANY invite TENDERS for about 400,000 tons ofGlS CO1L, NUTS and SLACK for aelivery from the date of contract to June 30th, 1915. Tenders (forms of which can be had on application) must be addressed to Mr. Hanbury Thomas, Managing Director, and delivered not later than the first post on Thursday, the 6th day of August next. The Directors reserve the right to take the whole or any portion of the quantity offered, and do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. WM. HAMBY, Commercial street, Secretary. Sheffield. July 22nd, 1914. TTniversal Mining School. Lessons by vJ Post. Thorough preparation for all Mining Exams. Syllabus free- T. A. SOUTHERN and H. W. HALBAUM, The U.M.S., 215. Cardiff- FOR SALE. 50 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. tons New Perfect Steel Flange Rails, 14, 16, 18, and 20 lb. per yard, with Fishplates (delivery ex stock) tons of capital second-hand Steel Bridge Rails, 100 lb. per yard. good second-hand Creosoted Railway Sleepers, 9 ft. by 10 in. by S' in.; also large quantity of ditto Crossing Timbers. 50 tons New Perfect Steel Flange Rails, 28 lb. per yard, and 50 tons of ditto ditto, but 24 lb. per yard, with SALES 150 50 4,000 FOR SALE BY TENDER. HAZEL COLLIERY. Situate in Barlborough, near Chesterfield, nearest Station Eckington and Renishaw. Equipped for production of 200 tons daily when fully developed. Seam 4 ft. 4 in. best house coal. Area available 205 acres giving 17 years’ life. For inspection, plans and further particulars applv to THE SECRETARY, Old Custom House, Grimsby. Brickwork with own freehold producing 70 to 90,000 weekly at present profit of about 3s. 6d. per 1,000, can be included or tendered for separately. Tenders received until noon, 3rd August, the highest or any tender not necessarilv accepted. and 50 tons of ditto ditto, but 24 lb. Fishplates for both sections. 12 tons of splendid second-hand Steel 14 lb. per yard, punched for nails. 25 tons of splendid second-hand Steel 14 lb. per yard, 4 ft. lengths, punched for nails. 1,500 yards second-hand 14 lb. Portable Railway, 24 in. gauge, with Points and Crossings, Right - angle Crossings, Turntables, and 2/3rd yard Side and End- tipping Wagons to match, all equal to new. 200 tons of nearly new 651b. Steel Flange Rails, with • Fishplates and Dogspikes to suit. 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. MARPLE & GILLOTT LTD., SHEFFIELD. Flange Rails. Bridge Rails, SWANSEA. Four Miles to the East of, connected with the R. and S.B. Railway at Jersey Marine, exceptionally well situated as regards railway rates to Swansea and Port Talbot Docks and several large works, which, coupled with moderate working costs, ensures a ready outlet for the coal. Messrs. JOHN M. LEEDER & SON are instructed by the GARNET COLLIERY CO. LTD., to OFFER FOR SALE BY AUCTION at the HOTEL METROPOLE, SWANSEA, on TUESDAY, AUGUST 11th, 1914, at 3 p.m. (unless previously disposed of) the VALUABLE and WELL-EQUIPPED UNDERTAKING known as the GARNET COLLIERY. JERSEY MARINE, with the PLANT and MACHINERY as a Going Concern. The Taking embraces an Area of 716 acres or thereabouts. The coal is bituminous and produces a good coke. Particulars and conditions of Sale may be had from Messrs. B. A C. B. JENKINS A LLOYD, Solicitors. Fisher-street, Swansea; and with orders to view from The AUCTIONEERS, 46, Waterloo-street, Swansea. UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM. SCHOOL OF MINING. Prof. JOHN CADMAN, M.Sc., D.Sc. (Lond.), F G.S. Lecturerin Metal Mining and Economic! J. L. JEFFERY, A.R.S.M., Mineralogy.......................J M.Inst.M.M. Lecturer in Coal Mining and Surveying W. HULSE, B.Sc. Lecturer in Mine Rescue Woik .... A. H. CLARK. THE SESSION COMMENCES ON OCTOBER 6th, 1914. rpiie School of Mining meets the require- M ments of those who intend to become Practising and Consultative- Mining Engineers, Colliery Managers, Managers of Metal Mines, Teachera of Mining, Mine Surveyors, Land and Estate Agents, Land Owners, Owners^ of Collieries, and those generally interested in Mines and Quarries. The Degree Course includes instruction in Mathematics, Physics., Chemistry, Geology and Mineralogy. Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining (Coal, Metal, Surveying), and Metallurgy and Assaying. In connection with the Mining Classes there will be frequent visits or inspection to mines in the neighbourhood of Birmingham, and a Summer Mining School will also be held in the long vacation in some mining district either at home or abroad. The Mining Courses are so arranged as to provide for Degree Course—3 years. Diploma in Coal or Metal Mining—3 years. Occasional Mining Students—a complete course in 1 year. A complete Course of Petroleum Mining Engineering is given in the new buildings of the University. The course of study extends over 3 years, and leads to the Degree of B Sc. Full particulars may be obtained from the SEOBETABY of the UNIVERSITY. WIGAN MINING AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE. A pplications are invited for the follow- j2jl ing appointments: — 1. HEAD OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT- Salary scale £200 to £275. 2. ASSISTANT MINING LECTURER. Salary scale £150 to £200; Forms of application and particulars may be obtained from the Principal on receipt of stamped addressed foolscap envelope. Applications to be- lodged not later than 8th August, 1914. T. T. BANKIN, Principal. “THOMPSON” DISH ENDED BOILERS. We have in 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 „ „ 30ft. by 8 ft. 3in., 100 w.p. 20 other sizes and pressures. JOHN THOMPSON, Wolverhampton, Eng. THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD. MINING DEPARTMENT. rphe Matriculation Examination for the 1 degree in Mining will be held on September 8th, 1914. For information apply to the Registrar before August 22nd. The Mining Diploma (Day) Course commences on October 1st, 1914. The Certificate (Saturday afternoon) Course commences o» September 19th; and the Mining Teachers’ Course on September 26th. The Courses in Electricity Applied to Mining commence on September 19 th. For particulars apply to W. M. GIBBONS, Registrar. HERIOT-WATT COLLEGE. EDINBURGH. FOR SALE. Double Railway Wheel and Axle Turn- ING LATHE, (by B ckton), take wheels up to 3ft. 6in. diameter. 48in. “Defries” Double Geared Vertical BORING AND TURNING MILL, with two balanced tool boxes. 36in. D. G. Vertical BORING AND TURNING MILL (by Baush and Harris), with two balanced tool boxes. Powerful BREAK LATHE, 23in. centres, 12ft. sliding bed. 12 in. treble geared, S.S.S. BREAK LATHE (by Ward Haggas and Smith), to swing 52 m. diameter. 13 in. D.G. Surface, Sliding and Screw CUTTING LATHE, on 16 ft. gap bed. Rack Driven PLANING MACHINE, to plane 10ft. by 3 ft. 6 in. by 3 ft., one tool box. Powerful Rack Driven PLANING MACHINE (by Kendall and Gent), to plane 8 ft. by 3 ft. by 3 ft., one tool box. Double Geared Universal Radial DRILLING MACHINE, 2^ in. spindle, by 8 ft. arm. Two 166 k.w. GENERATING SETS, three phase Alternators, 40 cycles, 550 volts. 300 revolutions. CATALOGUE of stock MACHINERY, 2-3,000 LOTS, free on application. Inspection invited. tHO8 w. ward limited, " Tel.—“ Forward, Sheffield.” Tank Locomotives. Specification & Workmanship equal to Main Line Engines., R. & W. HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO., LTD. NEWCASTLB-ON-TYNH. —— Locomotives always in stock or in progress, — Tvtwgrams—*• Locomotive.” Workmanship and Materials of the Highest Quality. ALBION WORKS, SHEFFIELD. Built to any Specification or Gauge PECKETT & SONS LTD., ATLAS LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, BRISTOL. Principal—A. P. LAURIE, M.A., D.Sc., (Sometime Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge). The Diploma Course in Mining extends over three years, and is recognised by the Home Office aa equivalent to part of the underground training required for the Colliery Managers’ Certificate. The Courses in Mining are also recognised by the University of London for the B.Sc. Degree in Mining. Inclusive fee for the three years’ Diploma Course is £66. An entrance bursary of £25 per annum is offered for competition on. the 29th September. Heriot Trust Offices, 20, York-place, Edinburgh, 15th July, 1914. PBTEB MAONAUGHTON, S.S.C. Clerk. For later Advertisements and Seale of Charges see Page 204 (Leader Page). Printed and PuNblbhed by the Proprietors, Tai Colliery Gvabdiav Comp amt Limited, 80 A 81, Fur nival StreeVHolborn, London, E.C. Friday, July 24, 1914.