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THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN.

December 31, 1915.

Draining High-Pressure Steam Piping. C. L. Hubbard.
Power,” Nov. 2, p. 613; 9 fig.

The Utilisation of Waste Heat from Internal Combus-
tion Engines in Turbines (Ueber die Verwertung der
Abwarme von Verbrennungsmaischinen in Turbinein).
—. Grentsch. Z. Turb. Wes.,” Nov. 30, p. 385; illus.

Avoidable Engine Accidents. C. W. Crawford. “ Coal
Age,” Nov. 20, p 844. (Efficient separation of
entrained steam desirable as preventive of accidents.)

The Brush-Ljungstrom Steam Turbine. B. J. Lloyd-
Evans. ‘‘Iron Coal Tr. Rev.,” Dec. 3, p. 687;
Dec. 17, p. 716; 7 fig. (Read before Assoc. Min. El.
Engin., Warwickshire and S. Staffs branch.)

Recording Power Plant Operations. J. C. Smallwood.
” Eng. Mag.,” Dec., p. 382; 13 fig. (Records, com-
bining, averaging, etc.)

XXVI.—Compressed Air.

Motor-Driven Blowers and Compressors. ‘‘ Engineer,”
Dec. 3, p. 535; 4 fig. (Oerlikon types.)

XXVII.—Electricity.

Static Transformers. C. Jones. “ Iron Coal Tr. Rev.,”
Dec. 17, p. 750; Dec. 24, p. 778; 6 fig. (Read before
Assocn. of Min. Elect. Engin., Warwickshire and
S. Staffs branch.)

Some Electrical Troubles and their Remedies. T.
Anderson. “ Iron Coal Tr. Rev.,” Dec. 24, p. 7^6.
(Read before Assocn. of Min. Elect. Engin., West
Scotland branch.)

On Multiple-Wire Cable Conductors (Ueber verseilte
Kabel).	—. Hochstadter. ‘‘ E. T. Z.,” Nov. 25,

p. 617; illus. (Different dielectric behaviour of single
and multiple wire conductors with similar insulating
material.)

New Leonard Couplings in Mines (Neuere Leonard-
schaltungen in Bergwerken).	—. Wolf. ‘‘ Kali.,”

Dec. 1, p. 357; illus.

XXVIII.—Surface Transport and Storage.

The Transportation of Goods in Bulk (Die Forderung
von Massengutern). G. Hanfstengel. Vol. 2
(Structural details). 2nd edition; 324pp., 494 illus.
Berlin, 1915 : J. Springer. 10 mk.

The Calculation of Wire Ropeways (Beitrag zur Berech-
ning von Drahtseilbahnen —. Stephan. “ Forder-
techn.,” Nov. 15, p. 169; illus.

Cable Cranes (Die Kabelkrane). —. Dietrich. ‘‘ Verh.
Gewerbfleiss.,” Nov., p. 511; illus.

New Types of Automatic Grabs (Neuzeitliche Selbst-
greifer-Konstruktionen). —. Wintermeyer. ‘‘ Z. d.
Ing.,” Nov. 27, p. 976; illus.

The Storage of Coal. J. B. C. Kershaw. “ Coal Age,”
Dec. 11, p. 962.

Coal Handling at Panama. “ Eng. Mag.,” Dec., p. 441;

3 fig. (Loading and storage plants at Cristobal and
Balboa.)

XXIX.	—Sanitation, Diseases, etc.

A New Era for Mining Towns. K. B. Lohmann. ‘‘ Coal
Age,” Nov. 13, p. 799; 1 fig. (Town planning in
mining districts.)	*	'

XXX.	—Mining Laws, Royalties.

Feudal Exactions from Minerals in Scotland. J. Burns.
“ Colliery Guard.,” Nov. 26, p. 1080.

Mines Inspection in the United States (Uniform Legis-
lation). “ Colliery Guard.,” Nov. 26, p. 1093. (From
the Proceedings of the Mine Inspectors’ Inst, of the
U.S.A.)

COAL, IRON AND ENGINEERING COMPANIES.
REPORTS AND DIVIDENDS.

Avery (W. and T.) Limited.—Interim dividend at the
rate of 5 per cent, per annum (6d. per share) on the ordinary
shares for the past half-year.

Guiseley and Yeadon Coal Company Limited.—The annual
meeting was held at Guiseley last week. Out of a profit of
£1,701, the directors recommended the payment of a bonus
of Is. 5d. in the £, an increase of 2d. In moving the adop-
tion of the report, Mr. Jonathan Peate, the chairman, said
the average price of coal during the past year had been
19s. 7|d. per ton, as against 13s. 5Jd. per ton in 1914. No
one could forecast what would be the price during the coming
year, and the diminishing output from the collieries was
becoming a very serious matter.

Humphrey Pump Company Limited.—The report for the
year ended September 30 last states that the company’s
claims in connection with the large pumping contract at
Mex, Egypt, have not yet been finally settled. Certain out-
standing contracts have been completed. Installations have
been set to work in Italy and India by licensees. The prin-
cipal work accomplished during the year has been the develop-
ment of a new type of pump more suitable for manufacture
in small sizes, leaving the original Humphrey pump for large
installations. The accounts show a loss of £5,471, which,
added to £16,175 brought forward, gives a deficit of £21,646.

Kent Collieries Limited.—The report of the directors for the
period ending September 30 last, states that an extraordinary
general meeting of shareholders was held on February 12,
1915, to consider the proposals of the Channel Collieries Trust
Limited, for the provision of further funds, and the arrange-
ments suggested by them in connection with the working of
ironstone, and its supply to the trust, or their nominees, for a
period of years. The meeting resolved to accept these pro-
posals. A resolution was also passed at this meeting (and
subsequently confirmed as a special resolution), modifying
the company’s articles of association, by providing for alter-
nate directors. The proposals provided, inter alia, for a 7
per cent, two-year note issue of £315,060, secured by the
deposit of £630,000 in debentures. Owing to the Treasury
restrictions, it was not possible to offer this issue for sub-
scription amongst the shareholders. The Channel Collieries
Trust Limited accordingly applied for the whole issue at 90,
and received allotment in full, on the understanding that the
notes should be offered to the shareholders when possible to
do so. During the year a connection was made between No. 2

and No. 3 pits at the 1,620 ft. level, and the coal proved to
be of an average thickness of about 2 ft. The seam at
1,810 ft. was proved, by a diamond drill boring, to be only
1 ft. 10 in. of clean coal. In this boring strong feeders of
water were met with, coming up under great pressure. In
view of the scarcity of labour, and the information obtained
in sinking this borehole, on the suggestion of the Channel
Collieries Trust, operations were suspended in connection with
coal-getting, and attention devoted to the development of the
ironstone. The tubbing in No. 3 shaft was accordingly cut
at the 600 ft. level, and a road driven in the ironstone, con-
necting with No. 2 shaft. The ironstone was found to be of
a thickness of about 16 ft., and 2,350 tons of iron ore were
raised. A considerable tonnage was delivered to the Channel
Collieries Trust, and tests are being made with a view to
ascertaining how the ore can most advantageously be used
for steel-making purposes. Owing to the increasing scarcity
of labour and transport difficulties, the Channel Collieries
Trust consider that it will be desirable to suspend operations
until after the declaration of peace. The funds required to
keep the property intact until this period arrives will be
provided by the trust under the terms of the agreement
approved in February last, as modified by an agreement
which will be submitted to the shareholders for approval.
This agreement provides, inter alia, for the extension of
the date of redemption of the note issue. During the year
Mr. John Morison, Mr. Will Armstrong, and Mr. E. T.
McCarthy resigned, and Mr. S. Hare and Mr. J. J. Brest
joined the board at the suggestion of the Channel'Collieries
Trust.

Manor-Powis Coal Company Limited.—After writing off
£300 as depreciation, and including £463 brought forward,
the profits amount to £3,792, from which the directors recom-
mend a dividend at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum, less
tax, on the preference shares for the two years to October 31
last, leaving £742 to be carried forward.

Monks, Hall and Company Limited.—The directors
announce that the accounts for the half-year ended October
have now been completed, and show satisfactory results. In
view of the present uncertain state of affairs generally, the
directors think it better not to declare any interim preference
dividend, but wait for the results of the complete year’s
trading.

Sheepbridge Coal and Iron Company Limited. — The
directors have decided to pay an interim dividend of 5 per
cent, on all shares, free of income-tax.

Steel Company of Canada Limited.—Preference dividends
of 3J dols. per share in respect of the half-year ended
December 31, 1914, and 1-75 dols. per share have been
declared in respect of the quarter ending December 31, 1915.

NEW COMPANIES.

Electrical Manufacturers Company of Great Britain
Limited.—Private company. Registered office, 28, Victoria-
street, S.W. Registered Dec. 21. Nature of business indi-
cated by title. Nominal capital, £12,060 in 12,000 £1
shares. First directors : J. H. Bunting, E. H. F. Reeves,
H. C. Siddeley, W. J. Moggridge, and J. A. Hirst, and
others.

Ward (John) and Sons Limited.—Private company. Regis-
tered office, Cumberland-street, Hull. Registered Dec. 22.
To carry on business of coopers, iron founders, blacksmiths,
timber merchants, etc. Nominal capital, £6,000 in 6,000 £1
shares. Directors : J. Ward, G. W. Ward, and J. H. Ward.

This list of new companies is taken from the Daily
Register specially compiled by Messrs. Jordan and Sons
Limited, company registration agents, Chancery-lane, E.C.

CONTRACTS OPEN FOR COAL AND COKE.

For Contracts Advertised in this issue received too late
for inclusion in this column, see Leader and Last
White pages.

Teddington, January 3.—The Teddington Urban District
Council are desirous of receiving tenders for the supply
of rough slack, either for six or 12 months, delivered in
quantities as required at the Sewage Works, Broom-road,
Teddington. The approximate supply for six months would
be 800 tons, and for twelve months, 1,600 tons. Sealed
tenders, endorsed “ Tender for Coal,” must be received by
the undersigned not later than noon on Monday, January 3
next. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the
lowest or any tender. G. H. Salmons, clerk, Council Offices,
Teddington.

Abstracts of Contracts Open.

Grimsby, January 3.—Steam coal, for the Corporation.
Particulars from Mr. H. Gilbert Whyatt, borough engineer
and surveyor, 170, Victoria-street, Grimsby.

Plymouth, January 15.—Coal and coke, for the Corpora-
tion. Particulars from J. Paton, borough engineer ■ and
surveyor, Municipal Offices, Plymouth.

Winchester, January 7.—House coal and steam coal, for
the Guardians. Forms from Mr. F. Faithfull, clerk, 105,
High-street, Winchester.

The date given is the latest upon which tenders can be
received.

CONTRACTS OPEN FOR ENGINEERING, IRON
AND STEEL WORK, &c.

Darlington, January 12. — Coal Handling Plant. —
Erection of coal bunkers, elevators, etc., for the Corporation.
Specification from borough electrical engineer, Electricity
Works, Haughton-road, Darlington, on deposit of one
guinea.

Earlestown (Lancs.), January 3.—Gas Works Plant.—
Two Lancashire boilers, 28 ft. by 8 ft., to work at 1851b.
pressure, together with feed pumps, feed water heater,
steam pipes, etc.; one new steam driven gas exhauster with
valves; erection of a direct- current electrical set of 25 h.p. ;
and about 1,200yds. of 14 in. diameter cast iron gas mains,
for the Newton in Makerfield Urban District Council.
Specifications from R. T. Surtees, Gas Works, Newton-le-
Willows.

Johannesburg, February 7.—About 12,563 tons of steel
rails, and 726 tons of fishplates, for the South African
Railways Administration.*

* Specifications, particulars, etc., may be seen at the
Commercial Intelligence Branch of the Board of Trade,
73, Basinghall-street, E.C.

THE FREIGHT MARKET.

The week under review having been greatly broken up
by holidays, chartering has been carried on in very scrappy
fashion, and the list of fixtures is very short indeed.
Generally speaking, those merchants who have deemed it
worth while to give up a little of their holidays in order
to transact business have been able to obtain concessions
in the way of reduced rates, particularly in the Bay and
coasting trades. At the North-East Coast business has
been largely held up by two causes, apart from holiday
influences. Loading turns are very difficult to secure for the
next week or so and, in addition, bunker coals, like most
other varieties of fuel, are practically unobtainable in conse-
quence of the Government having taken up all available
supplies. Tonnage has offered more freely for the near
trades, and rates are for the most part substantially reduced.
Coastwise, quotations for London rule on the lower basis of
15s. to Landon. A moderate amount of chartering has been
effected for North France, but rates have fallen to the
extent of from Is. 6d. to 3s. to Rouen, 20s. now being the
figure asked. The Bay has attracted little attention, but
St. Nazaire has been fixed for at 30s., and for Bordeaux
a similar rate is indicated. In all these trades there is a
prospect of further reductions in the near future. Rates for
Mediterranean destinations show no signs of weakness, and
recent figures have been repeated for most ports. In some
sections, notably North Italy, the tendency is again to
advance. Genoa has been done at 66s. 6d. .and 67s. 6d. on
d.w., with the customary options of Savona, Spezzia, or
Leghorn; Marseilles has paid 50s.; and Algiers is well
maintained at 40s. At South Wales, also, stemming
difficulties have been .a serious handicap to chartering, buf-
steamers have been offering in better quantity, and owners
have had to concede appreciable reductions. London has
been done at the much lower rate of 14s. Although Rouen
has been arranged for frequently, 20s. has been accepted
for a handy boat, a falling-off of 2s. 6d. on recent rates.
The tone of the Bay market is correspondingly weaker, and
a fixture for St. Nazaire at 35 fr. registers a decline of from
3 fr. to 5 fr., whilst quotations for Bordeaux are considerably
easier. Mediterranean rates are well maintained on the
basis of 66s. for Genoa or Savona, and 70s. for Port Said.
Porto Ferrajo is firm at 60s., and Algiers has repeated 63 fr.
The River Plate is stronger, and Is. advance has had to be
paid.

In the homeward market, very little business has been
transacted, owing to holiday influences, but rates for all
directions are firm and, in several instances, advancing.
From the River Plate, a spot boat has been secured at 115s.,
but 120s. has been paid for February, and 122s. 6d. for March
cancelling, the latter yet another record. Rates from the
Northern States are fully maintained at recent levels, and
the Gulf has paid 14s. 9d. to the Bristol Channel, 15s. to
the Mersey, and 15s. 3d. to London. In the Eastern market,
Kohsichang has been booked for February-March loading
at 142s. 6d., and Indian quotations are based on recent
figures. There is a fair demand for steamers at the
Mediterranean, and Alexandria has been fixed for United
Kingdom at 65s. per 60 c.f.

Tyne to Algiers, 2,600, 40s.; Calais, 500, 30s., coke;
Carthagena, 900, 60s., coke; Dunkirk, 600, 28s., coke; 750,
32s., coke; 900, 30s., coke; Genoa, 1/700, 66s. 6d.; 2,550,
66s. 6d.; 2,500, 67s. 6d., on d.w.; Girgenti, 2,200, 62s. 6d.;
Las Palmas, 3,000, 35s.; Leghorn, 2,550, 66s. 6d.; 2,500,
67s. 6d., on d.w.; Marseilles, 4,600, 50s.; Rouen, 2,000,
21s.; 700, 30s., coke; 800, 21s.; 1,800, 20s.; 600, 28s., coke;
750, 32s., coke; Savona, 2,550, 66s. 6d.; 2,500, 67s. 6d., on
d.w.; Spezzia, 2,500, 66s. 6d.; 2,500, 67s. 6d., on d.w.; St
Nazaire, 2,500, 30s.; Trouville, 600, 21s.

Cardiff to Alexandria, 4,500, 67s. 6d., 700; 4,500, 73 fr.;
Algiers, 3,000, 63 fr.; Bagnoli, 4,200, 61s., 800, Jan. 5;
Cadiz, 2,100, 25s.; Genoa, 3,000, 66s.; Londqn, 1,000, 14s.;
1,000, 14s. 6d.; Lisbon, sail, 27s. 6d.; Marseilles, 3,100,
73 fr.; 3,700, 73 fr.; Nantes, 1,900, 35 fr.; Porto Ferrajo,

4.200,	60s., 800, Jan. 5; Port Said, 3,000, 70s.; 5,800,
68s. 9d., Jan. ; Rouen, 1,700, 22s.; 1,250, 21s. 6d.; 950, 21s.;
1,650, 21s.; 1,700, 20s.; 1,700, 20s. 6d.: River Plate, 4.800,
40s.; Rosario, 41s.; St. Nazaire, 1,900, 35 fr.; St. Malo,
700, 18s. 6d.; Savona, 3,000, 66s.; Spezzia, 3,000, 66s.;
Santander, 1,600, 25s.; Treport, 650, 21s. 6d.

Swansea to Rouen, 1.800, 21s.; 1,300, 22s.; 2,100, 22s.;
2,600, 22s.: Dieppe, 1,800 , 21s. coal, 21s. 9d. fuel; Calais,
850, 22s. 6d.: St. Malo, 700, 18s. coal, 18s. 9d. fuel, four
voyages; St. Brieux, 1,600.

Newport to Lisbon, 2,100, 31s. 6d., 400: Alexandria, 4,500,
22s.; Bordeaux, 2.000 , 40 fr.; Rouen, 2,300 , 22s.; Gibraltar,
1,500, 32s. 6d., 500.

Port Talbot to Rouen, 1,600, 21s.; 3,200, 22s.; Huelva,

2.200,	32s. 6d.: Nantes, 1,650, 36 fr.

Wales to Bordeaux, 1,500, 40 fr.

Leith to East Norway, 600, 20 kr.

Methil to London, 1,000, 15s. 9d.

Glasgow to Genoa. Savona, or Leghorn, 64s.

Ardrossan to Bordeaux, 1,950, 44 fr.

Partnerships Dissolved.—The London Gazette announces
the dissolution of the following partnerships :—E. O. Smith,
W. P. Grace, H. W. Grace, E. G. Smith, and A. Innes,
colliery proprietors, at Kirkheaton, Northumberland, under the
style of the Owners of Kirkheaton Colliery, so far as regards
A. Innes; W. H. Thompson, W. E. Lawrence, W.
Thompson, and P. G. Thompson, motor engineers, under the
style of Thompson. Lawrence and Company, so far as con-
cerns W E. Lawrence and P. G. Thompson.

Russian Coal Supply.—At a recent meeting of the Associa-
tion of Russian Mining Engineers, M. P. P. Kozakevich
gave an address on the actual coal position in Russia. He
showed that the importation of foreign coal into Russia of
recent years had amounted to about 7,420,000 tons annually.
In 1914 the importations of coal fell to 4.840,000 tons, whilst
this year none has been imported. With the closing of the
frontiers and the occupation of the Dombroff (Polish) basin by
the Germans, the Russian supply of coal has been reduced
by one-third. But assuming the Dombroff coal, 6,870,000
tons, to have been used in the territory now occupied by the
enemy, the quantity of which Russia is short is just about
the quantity that used to be imported, viz., about 7,420,000
tons. But Russia’s great coal field, the Donetz basin, is not
responding satisfactorily to the additional demand. During
the past five years the coal production of the Donetz basin
increased at an average rate of 10 to 12 per cent., which would
have meant an output of over two milliards of poods (about
32.000.000 tons) this year. But in the first 10 months the
output has only been 21.000.000 tons, which points to a
probable total for the year of 25.000,000 tons, or a minus of
about 7,000,000 tons.