1100 THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN. November 20, 1914 ——— MACHINERY. (TUllott’s Improved “ Gillott and Copley ” Rotary COAL CUTTING MACHINES. See Illustrated Adver- tasement fortnightly. Sole Makers: JOHN GIDDOTT * SON, Barnsley. For Sale, New Steel Lancashire Boilers, ready for immediate deliveryOther sizes in progress. 30 ft. long by 8 ft. diameter, for 100 lb. working pressure. 30 ft. ,, 8ft. „ 1601b. „ 30ft. „ 8ft. 6in., „ 1201b. „ tPURR, INMAN & CO. LTD., Calder Vale Boiler Works, Wakefield. Rails. 260 tons of good Relayable Steel Flange, about 741b. per yard, also a quantity from 14 lb. upwards. Quantity of Bull Head RAILS, all suitable for sidings; all accessories to . suit. B. M. RIMTOM * CO., Midland Works, Savile-street, Sheffield. ^Kfl-kw. Turbo Generator Sets (two), V by Will an s-Parsons, 440 volts, 3-phase, 25 periods, equal to new; 100-kw Generating Set. 220-240 vobs, modern and faultless condition; Economic Boiler, by Davey Paxman, 13 ft. long, 8 ft. diameter, insured 1601b. working pressure; 240-h.p. Horizontal Compound Tandem Engine, by Browett, Lindley A Co , cylinders 13 in. and 19 in., suitable for direct coupling; every description of high>class plant in stock for immediate delivery.—HABBY H. GABDAM A CO. LTD., Staines. A Rickaby, Bloomfield Engine Works, • Sunderland. Three-throw PUMPS, 4, 7, 8 rams. Comp. 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. pCfWYkw. Generating Set, comprising x 7 Vertical Compound Triple Expansion Engine, direct coupled to Multipolar Generator, 600 volts, by British Westinghouse Co., new 1907, first-class condition throughout and immediate delivery can be given.— Apply, HARRY H. GABDAM A CO. LTD., Staines. For Sale, pair of Winding Engines, 36 in. cylinders by 5 ft. stroke, with 18 ft. diameter parallel drum ; fitted with new overwinder and steam brake; suitable for 80 lb. steam pressure—Further narricu’ars and inspection at BBODSWOBTH MAIN COLLIERY, near Doncaster. Direct Coupled Generating Plant for sale, high and low pressure cylinders, 25-h.p. Beiliss A Morcom Engine. Generator, 280 volt, 55 amo., shunt wound: also Boiler Fittings.— Apply, THOS. G. USHER A CO., 44, Leazes Park-road, Newcastle-on- Tyne. 1 /Yf^(Y-H.P. Beiliss Vertical Com- JjVz Vz V-/ pound ENGINE, enclosed type, forced lubrication, pressure 125 to 1601b.; only in use for a short time, faultless condition; accept very low price for a quick sale.—HARBY H. GABDAM A CO. LTD., Staines FOR SALE OR HIRE. One Saddle Tank Loco Engine, by Manning. Wardle and Co., 13 in. cylinders, copper firebox, six wheels coupled, 11 ft. 6 in. wheel base ; perfect order. One Saddle Tank LOCO. ENGINE, new cylinders, 12 in. diameter, copper firebox, six wheels coupled, 9 ft. 8 in. wheel base; thoroughly over- hauled, perfect order. CUD WORTH A JOHNSON, Eagle Foundry, Wrexham. For Sale. 15 Dead-buffer RAILWAY WAGONS in good condition.—Apply, J. HAVERCROFT, Barnetby, Grimsby. /Capital pair Winding Engines, 28 in. cylinders, 5 ft. stroke, with 13ft. drums, wrot. iron cranks, &c., ready for delivery at low price: also pair 22 in. Winders, and pair 24in. Haulers. THOMAS MITCHELL A SONS LTD., Bolton. Good Second-hand Steam Valves, by Hopkinsons and other makers, all sizes from 2 in. to 12 in., in stock at low prices. THOMAS MITCHELL A SONS LTD., Bolton. Pearn’s Vertical Triple Ram Pump, ■ 2|, 17J, and 25 in. cylinders, 3 rams each 14 in. diameter, suction Ilin., delivery Ilin., capacity 50,000 gallons per hour; can be seen erected as last working, and will be sold cheap to save removal. NEWSOMES LTD., Sowerby Bridge. For Sale, Chain suitable for heavy sus- pension, &c., size l|in., in., and 1§ in., about 260 fathoms in all. JOSEPH PUGSLEY, Cat^ybrook Ironworks, Lawrence-hill, Bristol. FOR SALE. 50 tons of New Perfect Steel Bridge Rails, 14 and 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, 1001b. per yard. 20,000 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, 28 lb. per yard, and 50 tons of ditto ditto, but 24 lb. per yard, with Fishplates for both sections. 12 tons of splendid second-hand Steel Flange Rails, 14 lb. per yard, punched for nails. 12 capital second-hand Steel One-yard Side-tip Wagons, 24 in. gauge. Also several sets of Points and Crossings and Turntables to match. 80 tons splendid second-hand Steel Bridge Rails, 141b. per yard, 6 ft. lengths 90 tons good second-hand Steel Flange Rails, 56 lb. per yard. 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 AT MIDDLE WICH. Fourteen High-class Steel Lancashire BOILERS, each 30 ft. long by 8 ft. diameter, made by Beeley & Sons of Hyde in 1901, 1902, and 1905, all 30ft. by 8ft, passed for 160 lb. working pressure, hand fired, with the usual steam and furnace fitting?; five fitted with Crosthwaite’s patent furnaces. One Wright’s Patent Combine 1 HEATER and FILTER, about 15 ft. 6in* high by 3 ft. 6 in. diameter. One Cornish Boiler, 15ft. by 5ft., by E Danks & Co., Oldbury, new ip 1907 and passed for 801b. pressure ; usual fittings, flanged ends. Two Engine-driven BLOWERS, by Thwaites, Bradford, new in 1907, pattern No. 7145, engine cylinder about 7 in. diameter by 7 in. stroke. One Tangye Horizontal STEAM ENGINE, “J” size, 12in. cylinderby 24 in. stroke, flywheel 6ft. diameter by 8in. face. CATALOGUE of stock MACHINERY, 2-3,000 LOTS, free on application. Inspection invited. THO’ W. WARD LIMITED, ALBION WORKS, 1 Tel.—“ Forward, Sheffield.” SHEFFIELD. MACHIHERY—continued. Whe Bute Works Supply Co. Ltd., Cardiff. • JL Telegrams—“ Gething, CardiffTelephone No. 2645 (4 lines). (Established 1888). FOR SALE. STEEL RAILS, any section, with fishplates, bolts and nuts, spikes, sleepers (wood or steel, any gauge), switches and crotsings; also turntables WRAILWAY WAGONS, all kinds, any gauge. LOCOMOTIVES, all kinds, any gauge. PASSENGER CARRIAGES for Colliers’ trains. For Sale, large quantity of Tubes, from 2i in. up to 4 in. diameter, to be sold cheap, for pit props; quantity for disposal anything up to 500 tons; please let us have jour enquiries. We havu also large quantities all sizes second-hand Tubes, both loose flange and screwed and socketed, for colliery purposes. — Apply, A. RYLAND, Cradley Heath. Wanted, a Granulating Machine, to reduce mineral, not hard, t-> 1 in.—Apply, Box 5854, Colliery Guardian Office. ’0 & 31, Furnival-street. Holborn, London. F..C Wanted, about 300 yards 2^ in. Flanged PIPES, suitable for pump delivery.—KENDAL GBEEN COLLIERY GO. LTD., Worsbro’ Bridge, Barnsley. New Steel Lancashire Boiler, 30 ft. by 8 ft., for 160 lb. pressure, complete with all mountings, fittings, &c., ready for immed ate delivery; Specification and price on app.ication. GEO. V. PERRY, Gloucester Place, Swansea. Wanted, about 100 Second-hand Coal TUBS, about 2 ft. gauge ; must be good and cheap.—Box 5857, Collierr Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C For Sale, 20 twelve-ton Wagons, with side, end, and bottom doors.—FRANCIS T. WRIGHT, Bag thorpe Wagon Works, Notting' am T?lectric Plant for Sale.—One 100-kw. _I_J BELLJSS ELECTRIC GENERATING SET. 250-300 vo te, in splendid order.—Particulars from RIDDEL AGO., 40, St. Enoch square, Glasgow. VAT anted, 450-H.P. Tandem or Cross- y V Compound ENGINE, first-class condition.—State price and where seen, Box 5861, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Wanted, pair of Winding Engines, about 36 in. diameter by 60in. stroke, drum 16 to 18 ft. diameter.— Particulars, price, and where to be seen, Box 5853, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E C. EDUCATION. AV A I > All Fees postponable during ’ ’ the War. Write for particulars. Lessons by post UNIVERSAL MINING SCHOOL, 50 R, Connaught road, Cardiff. HERIOT-WATT COLLEGE, EDINBURGH. MINE RESCUE STATION. Instructor required, salary £150 with free house and coals. Duties to commence January 1st. Candidates must be familiar with Meco apparatus, and nave had rescue station training and mining experience, and must produce medical certificate of general fitness, and as regards heart and lungs. Applications and copies of three testimonials to be received by the under- signed not later than 1st December. Heriot Trust Offices, PETER MAONAUGHTON, 20, York-place, Edinburgh, S.S.C., Clerk. 18th November, 1914, “THOMPSON” DISH ENDED BOILERS. We have in stock ready for immediate delivery, 2 DISH END BOILERS, 30 ft. by 9 ft. 3 in., 160 w.p. 3 „ „ 30 ft. by 8 ft. 3 in160 w.p. I „ „ 30 ft. by 8 ft. 3 in., 100 w.p. 20 other sizes and pressures. JOHN THOMPSON, Wolverhampton, Eng. SHORTAGE OF PROPS. Since War was declared and difficulties have arisen as regards delivery of TIMBER PROPS, we have experienced an increased demand for our STEEL PROPS, as used by many pits for the past 25 years. Quotations and full particulars on application— WILLIAM FIRTH LTD., Greek Street Chambers, LEEDS. DO YOU WANT TO BUY OR HIRE A BOILER? SELECTION OF 44. VERTICAL, up to 100 lbs. working pressure, including 4, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 13 nom. horse-power new Cochran Vertical Boilers, ready for immediate delivery. Largest stock for good second hand up to 100 lbs. working. Excellent COCHRAN PATENT VERTICAL MULTI-TUBULAR BOILER, 15 ft. high x 7 ft. dia. ; about 500 square feet heating surface. One ditto, 8 ft. 6in. by 3 ft. 9 in., for 100 lbs. working pressure, 100 square feet heating surface. LOCO. TYPE, up to 60-n.h.p., up to 140lbs. working pressure. ECONOMIC, &c., 13 ft. Oin. x 7 ft. 6 in., up to 200 lbs. working pressure. INSPECTION INVITED. CHARLES D. PHILLIPS, Emlyn and Central Engineering Works, NEWPORT, MON. Tank Locomotives. Specification & Workmanship equal to Main Line Engines. R. & W. HAWTHORnTlESLIE & CO. LTD., NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. --- Locomotives always in stock or in progress. - Telegrams—“ Locomotive.” New Locomotives In Stock ready for immediate delivery. Cylinders, 10 in., 12 in., 14in., 15in., 16in. diameter, 4 and 6 wheels coupled. Material and Workmanship of the Highest Quality. PECKETT SONS LTD., ATLAS LOCOMOTIVE WORKS. BRISTOL. Situations Vacant & Wanted. Charge (which must be prepaid) : One Penny per word; minimum, 2s. 6d. VATanted, a competent Assistant Colliery • ▼ V SURVEYOR for a group of Durham collieries.—Apply, stating- age, experience, and salary required, with copies only of testimonials, which will not be returned, to Box 5849, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31,. Furnival-street. Holborn, London, E.C. The Ebbw Vale Steel, Iron & Coal Co. Ltd. require immediately the services of an experienced COKE OVEN MANAGER to take charge of a battery of 1(0 Koppers regenerative bye-product coke ovens approaching completion, direct process, low volatile coal; must have experience cf modern coal washeries —Apply, with refer- ences, stating age, salary required, and full de-ads of experi^nca, to the EBBW VALE STEEL, IRON A COAL CO. LTD., Ebbw Va e, Mon. At liberty. — Colliery Manager with highest references is looking for a firm needing an efficient official.. —Box 5856, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 A 31, Furnival-street, Holborn,. London. E.C. TY/Taaager (Certificated) Wanted for 1 v > Lancashire colliery raising 250,000 tons per annum, age 30 to 40, commencing salary £;50; one with experience in opening out thin mines preferred.—Apply, Box 5858, CMlevy Guardian Office, 30 A 31, Furnival- street, Holborn, London, E.C. Foreman Wanted for large Wire Rope works; must have had similar experience, good organiser.—Apply,, stating salary expected, expeiience, age, &c , to No. 231, Keith & Uo„ Edinburgh. Brattice Cloth. — Gentleman Wanted with influence amongst colliery managers and proprietors, to sell ’ BRATTICE CLOTH on good commission only.—Address,FAIRCLOU GN A SONS, Bank’lane, Clayton, near Manchester. TENDERS. CONTRACTS FOR COLLIERY STORES. The South Hetron Coal Co. Ltd., invite TENDERS for six months’ supp’y ending June 30 1915, of IRON CASTINGS, WIRE ROPE, and other COLLIERY STORES, except oils and timber. Forms of teider and sp cification with lull conditions may be obtain d frem Mr. J. R. Lambert, Sol th Hetton, near Sunderland, and app'icantR for forms must state the kind of stores f ^r which they w sh to tender. Tenders addressed to the SOUTH HETTON COAL CO. LTD., South Hetton, near Sunderland, will be received up to 5th December. FOR SALE. FOR SALE. ABOUT FOUR ACRES PROP WOOD. Apply, COR LETTS LTD., Laxey, Man. TO COLLISRY OWNERS AND CAPITALISTS. Yorkshire Estate Office has very favour- able Mining Lease to offer of large coal area already proved, and with splendid transit facilities; full particulars to principals only.—Apply in first instance to Box 5855, Collie y Gutraiun Office, 30A 31, Furnival- street, Holborn, London, E C. M1NBRA, NEAR WREXHAM. By Order of the United Miners Mining Co. Ltd. Geo. N. Dixon & Co. will Sell by Auction (absolutely without reserve), on THURSDAY and FRIDAY next, the 26th and 27th inst., at 12.15 prompt each day, at the Minera Mines,, near Wrexham, the MINING PLANT. On view anv time previous to the sale by appointment. NOTE.—The Minera Mines are situated about five miles from Wrexham. The nearest stations are Coed Poeth 1 mile, and Vicarage Crossing half- mile, on the Wrexham and Coed Poeth Line (G.W.R.). The Mine Sidings connect on to the G. W.R. For further particulars and catalogues, app^y to the AUCTIONEERS,. 43, Castle-street, Liverpool. Telegrams— ” Tenacity, Liverpool.” Telephone—3853 Bank. NURTHOf, FLINTSHIRE. DISMANTLEMENT SALE. THE MAIN COAL CO. Geo. N. Dixon & Co. will Sell by Auction (absolutely without reserve), on TUESDAY next, the 24th instant,, at twelve o’clock prompt, at the Main Coal Uollierv, Northop Hall (about two miles from Connah’s Quay Station, L. and N. W. Railway), the COLLIERY AND STEAM ROAD HAULAGE PLANT, including 3 sets of Winding and Hauling Engines, with cylinders 12in. by 22in., 8 in. by 14in., and 10 in. by 16in , by Wood & Sons and Wood & Gee ; Horizontal Fan Engine, 16 in. by 28 in, by Ransome, Sims & Jeffries ; Sirocco, Waddle and Schiele Fans; Horizontal Engines; two Lancashire Boilers, 29ft. by 7ft.; two Cornish Boilers, 24 ft. by 6 ft. 6 in., insured to 1001b.; Tangye and Cameron Pumps; Three throw Pumps; Electric Gener- ating Set, by the Sandycroft Co., with Tangye Engine; Motors; Timber Head Gears, with 9in pulleys; Pit Tubs, 22in. gauge; Pit Bank Weigh- bridges; 20-ton Cart Weighbridge; 40 tons of 241b. F.B. and 181b. Bridge Rails; Cast and Wrought Pipes; 6 ft. Underdriven Mortar Mill; Circular Saw Bench; Wrought and Cast Scrap: Corrugated Iron and Timber Buildings, Office Furniture, &c.; three 5 ton, one 4-ton, and one3-ton Steam. Motor Car s. bv Fodens & Manus. On view Monday next, the 23rd November. For further particulars and catalogues, apply to the AUCTIONEERS. 43. Castle-street. Liverpool. Telephone—3853 Bank, Liverpool. Telegrams—” Tenacity, Liverpool.” THE LAW RELATING TO MINES Under the COAL MINES ACT, 1911. An OFFICIAL GUIDE to the Mines Act ISSUED BY THE HOME OFFICE. Contains the text of the Coal Mines Act, 1911, the Eight Hcurs Act, &c., with such explanations of, or comments on, various provisions as seem likely to be helpful to those concerned with administering or carrying out the Act. Also contains lists of cases cited, Government publi- ations and official forms, and an excellent index. The “ explanations give the views which are taken by the Home Office, and on which the Inspec- tors are instructed to act in administering the law.” PRICE 2s. BY POST 2s. 4d. To be obtained of— THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN CO. LTD., 30 & 31, Furnival St., Holborn, London, E.C. %* For later Advertisements and Scale of Charges,. see Page 1076 (Leader Page). Printed and Published by the Proprietors, The Colliery Guardian Company Limited, 30 & 31, Furnival Street, Holborn, London, E.C. Friday, November 20, 1914.