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THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN.

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XXVII.—Electricity.

Replacing Oil by Benzinoform in High-Tension Switches
(Leber den Ersatz des Oeles durch Benzinoform bei
Hochspannungsschaltern). —. Vogelsang. “E. T. Z.,”'
Mar. 23, p. 153. (Benzinoform, though uninflam-
mable, is readily volatile.)

The Electricity Supply of Great Britain. E. T.
Williams. “El. Eng.” (From a paper read before
the Instil. of Electr. Engin.)

XAi/III.—Surface Transport and Storage.

Industrial War Economy—II. The Economical Hand-
ling of Material by Mechanical Means. F. George.
“ Gassier’s Eng. Mthly.,” Apr., p. 210; 27 fig.

Belt Conveyors. A. Robertson and A. M. Johnston.
“ Journ. S. Afric. Inst. Engin.,” Alar., p. 170; 26 fig.
“ Colliery Guard.,” Apr. 20, p. 749; 17 fig.

The Pooling of Railway Wagons. “ Engineer,” Apr. 14,
p. 307.

A New Portable Loader. J. T. Hale. “ Coal Age,”
Apr. 1, p. 574; 2 fig. (Manierre loader.)

Conveying and Lifting Appliances in Gas Works (Trans-
port- und Hebeeinrichtungen in Gaswerken). —.
Hermanns. Feuerungsteohn.,” Alar. 15, p. 139;
illus. (Troyes and St. Gall gas works.)

The Lothians Railways. “ Railway Gaz.,” Apr. 21,
p. 449; 7 fig.

XXIX.—Sanitation, Diseases, etc.

Smoke as a Source of Atmospheric Pollution. W. F. Al.
Goss. “ Journ. Franklin Inst.,” Alar., p. 305; 5 fig.

Recent Investigations on Dust in Aline Air and the
Causation of Miners’ Phthisis. J. Moir. “ JI. Chem.
Metallurg, and Alining Soc. of South Africa,” Feb.,
p. 142. (Reply to- discussion.)

Mining and Humanitarianism. “ Sc. and Art of
Alin.,” Apr. 22, p. 440. (From Rcpt. of the Pennsyl.
Dept, of Alines.)

COAL, IRON AHD ENGINEERING COMPANIES.

REPORTS AND DIVIDENDS.

Alabama Coal, Iron, Land and Colonisation Company
Limited.—The land realisation account shows a credit balance
of £10,685, which, with £1,970 brought in, makes £12,655.
The board recommends' a distribution of Is. 3d. per share,
free of tax, payable May 1, leaving £1,117 to be carried
forward.

Canadian Mining Corporation.—The report for the year
ended March 31 last states that dividends and bonus amount-
ing to Is. 3d. per share, less tax, have been paid. The sum
of £12,014 is now carried forward, after writing off another
third of the preliminary expenses, namely, £1,698, and the
balance of the office furniture account. The accounts of the
Canadian Company will show that the balance carried for-
ward by that company on December 31, 1915, amounted to
£243,711.

Johnson and Phillips Limited.—The report for 1915 shows
a profit of £69,084, and an available balance of £84,629, less
£1,958 for fees and £9,290 for interest. The directors pro-
pose to pay 5 per cent., free of tax, on the ordinary shares,
absorbing £8,750, put £20,000 to reserve in order to meet
war contingencies, devote £7,182 to the debenture sinking
fund, and increase the balance forward by nearly £10,000,
making it £25,300.

Locket’s Merthyr Collieries Limited.—The report for the
year ended February states that the profit was £45,635, which,
with £1,229 brought forward, makes £46,864. A dividend of
5 per cent, on the ordinary shares is recommended, making
10 per cent, for the year, carrying forward £26,814. The
profit in the previous year was £6,229. To this £8,000 from
the reserve fund was added, and a dividend of 10 per cent,
was paid. The profit in 1913-14 was £22,238.

New Hucknall Colliery Company Limited.—The directors
have declared a first interim dividend of 5 per cent, on the
ordinary shares, less tax, payable on May 1.

Newton, Chambers and Company Limited.—The report for
the year ended December 31 states that debentures to the
amount of £64,400 (being the whole of the company’s
liability under this head) fall due on July 1 next, and it
has been decided to pay them off. After allowing for depre-
ciation, and making provision for excess profits duty and
income-tax, the profit and loss account shows a .profit of
£60,669, making, with £23,201 brought forward, a total of
£83,871. The directors recommend a dividend of 10 per
cent., tax free, on the preference shares, 10 per cent., tax free,
on the ordinary shares, transfer to reserve £25,000, and carry
forward £25,162.

North-Eastern Steel Company Limited.—The year’s trading
profit was £85,058, but an adverse balance of £2,755 was
brought forward. Debenture interest absorbs £16,946,
directors’ fees £1,000, and workmen’s compensation insurance
£634. A dividend of 5 per cent., free of income-tax, is pro-
posed, adding £7,500 to the redemption fund, and £600 to
the reserve, writing £30,000 off plant, and carrying forward
£5,722.

Rand Collieries.—The revenue for 1915 was £1,480, while
expenses were £2,093, and interest charges £13,738.

Steel Company of Canada Limited.—The report for 1915
shows that the profit was 3,230,452 dols. The results of
.business during the first four months of the year were not
satisfactory, but towards the end of April a heavy demand set
in, due to changed business conditions, and the requirements
for war purposes, and for the balance of the year the plant
was very fully employed at better prices than have been
received for a number of years.

Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Limited. — The
report for 1915 states that, after providing for depreciation,
etc., there remains a net profit of £321,676, which, with the
balance brought forward, £32,426, makes £354,103. A divi-
dend at 10 per cent, on the ordinary shares is recommended,
making 12]- per cent, for the year, transferring to reserve
£100,000, insurance reserve £25,000, income-tax account
£25,000, carrying forward £43,576.

United States Steel Corporation Limited.—The earnings
for the quarter ended March amounted to 60,714,000 dols.,
against 51,233,000 dols. for the December quarter, and
12,458,000 dols. for the March quarter in 1915. The net
income was 51,219,000 dols., and the balance available for
dividends is 45,513,000 dols., against 35,165,000 dols. and
915,000 dols. respectively. The directors declared quarterly
dividends of If per cent, on the preferred stock, and If per
cent, on the common stock.

Willans and Robinson Limited.—The report for 1915 states
that the net profit is £16,726, after payment of debenture
interest, provision for depreciation of plant and machinery,
and re-valuation of stocks, allowances to employees on active
service, as well ‘as special provision on account of outlays and
commitments. A dividend for the year of 10 per cent, on
ordinary shares is recommended, and it is proposed to carry
£7,099 to reserve, distributing the balance of £1,677 among
holders ofB ” stock and ordinary shares.

Yorkshire Iron and Coal Company Limited.—The report
for 1915 shows a profit of £23,605, and after providing £8,808
for repairs and renewals, the net trading profit is £14,797.

NEW COMPANIES.

Barrons (Leicester) Limited.—Private company. Regis-
tered office, Rowton-buildings, 11, Bowling Green-street,
Leicester. Registered April 19. To carry on business of
iron founders, engineers, and makers of machinery and tools,
etc. Nominal capital, £20,000 in 5,000 £1 preference shares,
and 15,000 £1 ordinary shares. First directors and sub-
scribers (one share each) : A. Barron, J. K. Pearson, P. H.
Smith, and F. B. Warner. Qualification of directors, 200
shares.

Blake (E. W.) and Company Limited.—Private company.
Registered April 20. To acquire and carry on business of
consulting and general engineers carried on as E. W. Blake
and Company, at 5, Fenchurch-street, E.C., contractors, iron
and steel converters, founders, etc. Nominal capital, £1,000
in 1,000 £1 shares. First permanent directors and subscribers
(one share each) : E. W. Blake and W. J. Davy.

Dexter Engineering Company Limited.—Private company.
Registered April 17. Nature of business indicated by title.
Nominal capital, £5,000 in 4,000 £1 preference shares, and
1,000 £1 ordinary shares. First director, D. Hazel. Quali-
fication of directors, £100.

Engineering Equipment Company (Swansea) Limited.—
Private company. Registered office, Salubrious-chambers,
Wind-street, Swansea. Registered April 20. Nature of
business indicated by title. Nominal capital, £500 in 500
£1 shares. First directors and subscribers (one share each) :
T. W. Ellis and J. C. Hastie.

Premier Patent Fuel Company Limited.—Private company.
Registered April 18. Nature of business indicated by title.
Nominal capital, £5,000 in 5,000 £1 ordinary shares. First
permanent directors : G. W. Burgess, A. E. Craig, J. W.

From	1	Total	cargo.	Total 1	bunker.
	1915.	1916.	1915.	1916.
	Tons.	Tons.	Tons.	Tons.
Bristol Channel ports 		193,283	117,555	19,414	11,852
North-western ports 		252,704	217,540	58,898	47,047
North-eastern ports 		710,640	475,548	44,296	50,630
Humber ports		• 150,571	62,013	14,063	8,373
Other ports on east coast		5,240	3,374	10,692	9,166
Other English ports 		3,000	3,307	4,190	4,550
Total from England and Wales		1,315,438	879,337	151,553	131,618
Ports on east coast of Scotland		40,311	42,351	13,981	16,667
Ports on west coast of Scotland				146,213	114,572	24,830	29,319
Total from Scotland		186,524	156,923	38,811	45,986
Irish ports 			—	—	2,206	2,236
Total from United Kingdom 		1,501,962	1,036,260	192,570	179,840

The destination of shipment cargoes was as follows :—

Rowe, and J. Stephenson. Qualification of directors, one
share.

Standard Shipbuilding and Engineering Company Limited.
—Private company. Registered April 20. Nature of busi-
ness indicated by title. Nominal capital, £300,000 in 300,000
£1 shares. First directors to be appointed by subscribers.
Qualification of directors, £5,000. Subscribers (one share
each) : J. Caird and J. H. Lilley.

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

CONTRACTS OPEN FOR COAL AND COKE.

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

Bath, May 3.—Tenders are invited for the supply of
about 60,000 tons, in 1,000 ton lots, of gas coal for delivery
over the next 12 months, in such weekly quantities as may
be required by the Bath Gas Light and Coke Company.
Tenders to state the price delivered at the Gas Company's
siding, Midland Railway, Bath, and also the name of pit
and class of coal. Further particulars and forms of tender
may be obtained from Mr. J. Wesley Whimster, engineer
and manager, to whom tenders endorsed “ Tenders for gas
coal,” must be sent not later than May 3.

Kensington, May 9.—The Council of the Borough of
Kensington are prepared to receive tenders for the supply of
from 700 to 900 tons (more or less) at the option of the
Council, of Welsh smokeless coal (Aberdare), to be delivered
at the Public Baths and Washhouses, Lane aster-road, North
Kensington, during the 12 months commencing June 25,
1916, and also for the supply and delivery of such quantities
of coal and coke as may be required by the Council at the
Town Hall, depots, public libraries, etc., during the same
period. Particulars and forms of tender may be had on
application at the Town Hall, Kensington. No sub-con-
tracting will be allowed either for the delivery of the coal
or coke or for any other purpose. Tenders, sealed and
endorsed “ Tender for coal,” or “ Tender for coke,” must
be delivered at the town clerk’s office not later than 12 noon
on Tuesday, May 9.

Thornton, May 9.—Tenders are invited by the Thornton
Urban District Council for the supply of coal, nuts and
■slack, for the year ending June 30, 1917, for the various
departments as follows :—Gas works, 1,600 tons; pumping
station, 200 tons; road roller, 30 tons; office coal, 30 tons.
For further particulars apply to the Clerk. Tenders
to be endorsed “ Coal,” and addressed to the chairman of
the Council, and delivered at the Council Offices, Thornton,
not later than May 9.

Abstracts of Contracts Open.

Bridgenorth, May 11.—Fine, screened, and rough slack,
for the Council waterworks (about 10 or 12 tons per week).
Tenders to the town clerk.

Dublin, May 3.—60,000 or 120,000 tons of locomotive
coal (2,250 tons weekly), for the Great Northern Railway
Company, Ireland. Forms from the secretary, Amiens-
street Terminus, Dublin.

Inverness, May 11.—Coal and dross (per ton), for the
Inverness District Asylum, for 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Forms from the house steward.

Milton Regis, AIay 8.—1,600 tons of gas coal, for the
Urban District Council. Forms from the engineer, Gas
Works, Milton R’egis.

Newton-on-Ayr.—9,000 tons of coking coal or treble
coking nuts, for the Gas Company. Tenders to the secre-
tary, Clydesdale Bank Limited, Ayr.

Rawmarsh, May 1.—7,000 tons gas coal, or washed nuts,
for tiie Urban District Council Gas Works. Tenders to the
clerk, Council Offices, Parkgate, Yorks.

Sheffield, May 4.—500,000 tons gas coal, nuts and slack,
for the Sheffield United Gaslight Company. Forms from
the managing director.

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

CONTRACTS OPEN FOR ENGINEERING, IRON
AND STEEL WORK, 4c.

Madrid, May 30.—Electric Tramway.—Constructing and
working an electric tramway in Melilla, North Africa.
Tenders to Direccion General de Obras Publicas, Ministerio
de Fomento.

Salford, May 8.—Steam Pipes, etc.—High pressure steel
steam pipes and separator, cast iron pipes and valves, for
the Corporation electricity departments. Forms from the
borough electrical engineer, Frederick-road, Salford.

COASTWISE SHIPMENTS IN MARCH.

According to the returns issued by the Commissioners
of H.M. Customs and Excise, the following quantities
of coal were shipped coastwise from the United Kingdom
during March :—

March 1915.

Tons.

To ports in

England and Wales.......	992,571

Scotland.................. 84,265

Ireland ................... 425,126

March 1916.

Tons.

. 632,218

.	57,208

. 346,834

NEW PATENTS CONNECTED WITH THE
COAL AND IRON TRADES.

Applications for Patents.

[Note.—Applications arranged alphabetically under the
names of the applicants (communicators given in italics). A
new number will be given on acceptance, which will replace
the application number.]

Angold, H. E., Duddell, W., Dykes, A. H., Handcock,

H. W., and Oliver, C. (5807). Distance operated
mechanisms and -signals connected to electric supply
systems.

Appleton, F. (5827). Means for heating water used in
cooling internal combustion engines, for preventing
freezing and warming engine.

Arundel, H. (5819). Liquid fuel supply apparatus for
internal combustion engines.

Ashdown, H. H. (5802). Ingot moulds and bottom plates,
and steel cast therein.

Automatic Telephone Manufacturing Company (5769). Mine,
etc., signalling.-

Barnett, W. (5597). Internal combustion engines.

Berry, A. F. (5858). Electric fuses.

Binks, C, and Binks, H. (5690). Internal combustion
engines.

Booth, R. (5696). Internal combustion engines.

Borchers, H. (5851). Internal combustion engines.

Bove, L. da. (5619). Fire bridge for furnaces, etc.

British Thomson-Houston Company (5842). Dynamo electric
machines.

British Thomson-Houston Company (General Electric Com-
pany) (5613). Dynamo electric machines.

Campbell, L. S. and Grant, J. (5601). Combination bit and
rotary under-reamers.

Champeney, C. C. and Marillier, F. W. (5644). Valves for
high-pressure gas tanks.

Chorlton, A. E. L. (5831). Internal combustion engines.

Chryst, W. A. (5840). Engine starting systems.

Chryst, W. A. (5841). Electrical systems for engines.

Cole, W. J. (5662). Links for chain grate stokers, etc.
Daniell, H. E. B. (5636). Miners’ dials, etc.

Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (5852). Ball
grinding machines,