212 THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN January 24, 1913 MACHINERY Gillott’s Improved “ Gillott and Copley ” Rotary COAL-CUTTING MACHINES. See illustrated Adver- tisement fortnightly. Sole Makers: JOHN GILLOTT A SON, Barnsley. Eor 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. „ 8 ft. „ 1601b. „ „ 30ft. „ 8ft. 6in. „ 1201b. „ ” •PURR, INMAN & CO. LTD. Calder Vale Boiler Works, Wakefield. T ocomotives of evenr description, Col- 4 liery or main lines; COAL-CUTTER MACHINES to undercut up to 6 ft.—TOBKSHIBB BNGINB CO. LTD., Meadow Hall Works, (Sheffield. T>oilers and Machinery (good Second- JLJ hand) for sale; if you are requiring Boilers. Engines, or other plant, please send us particulars as we shall probably have something suitable to Offer you.—JOHN STBINGER A SON, Dept. 11, Blackburn. Rails. 250 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. BENTON & CO., Midland Works, Savile-street, Sheffield. For Sale 200 ten-ton Spring-buffer WAGONS in first'class condition ; will be split up to suit requirements. — Full particulars, apply BRITISH WAGON CO., Rotherham. Bf^or Sale at low price, one 250-kw. JP ELECTRIC GENERATING SET, 210 volts, one 175-kw. do., 250 volts, and one 52-kw. do., 210 volts; in excellent order.—Particulars on application to Box 5016, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. or Sale, three 750-kw. Wilians Parsons Triple Expansion Turbo GENERATOR SETS, 440 volts, alternating current three-phase; each set complete with Surface Condenser, Exciter, &c. ; will sell sets together or separate ; have done verv little work; immediate delivery and very low price - Apply, HARRY H. GARDAM & CO. LTD., Staines. ror Sale, quantity of Relayable Sleepers, CROSSING TIMBERS, and CHOCK WOOD.—G. HOWARD, Metal Broker, Warrington. FOR SALE. 2 Compound Tandem Pumping Engines, cylinders 21 in. and 36 in. by 60 in. stroke, fitted with heavy C.I. helical gear, having a ratio of 3 to 1, and 14-ton flywheel on second-motion shaft, pumping disc with pins suitable for 4, 5, or 6 ft. stroke, as required for 160 lb. steam pressure, originally made for and most suitable for winding engines; 2-45 fathoms 30in. diameter LIFTING SETS, complete with spears and plates, each working barrel lined with gunmetal; these plants have just finished working and will be sold a bargain for prompt cash sale; 3-ton LOCO. CRANE, all motions; 2-ton ditto ; 2 HOHPITS, about 5ft. diameter at top, 4 ft. at bottom by 4 ft. deep; all in excellent condition. R. H. LONGBOTHAM & CO. LTD., Wakefield. For Sale, 50-H.P. Diesel Oil Engine, by Diesel Engine Co., new 1911, for belt drive or direct coupling to dynamo; just dismantled, immediate delivery; low price for quick sale.— WILLIAMS & SONS, South Bermondsey Station, London. ~D3or Bale or Hire, 3-ton Steam Derrick * CRANE, by Butters, with 75 ft. Lattice Jib, Vertical Boiler (801b.), Steel Wire Ropes, &c.; low price.—J. T. WILLIAMS A SONS, South Bermondsey Station, London. Tel. 834 Hop. For Sale, two Root’s Patent Blowers, discharge about 14 in diameter, direct driven by Horizontal Engine; very compact, now fixed gas works ; low price before removal.—WILLIAMS & SONS, South Rermoudsey Station, London TTndertype Semi-Portable Engine, double (J 12 in. cylinders, with Loco. Type Boiler, large firebox, by Robinson & Son, re-insure for 100 lb.; also 7 ft. Perforated Grinding inill, by Bradley & Craven.—LEAMORE BRICK CO., Walsall. Wanted, pair of good Second-hand WINDING ENGINES, not less than27in. cylinders; also pair of second-hand geared Capstan Engines, about 12 in. cylinders; both suitable for 100 lb. pressure.—Full particulars and price to SNIBSTON COL- LIE BY, Coalville, near Leicester. For Sale, cheap, 13 in. 6-wheel Manning Wardle LOCO., copper box and brass tubes, immediate delivery.—Box 5080, Colliery Guardtan Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-st., Holborn, London. E.C. FOR SALE Fifty i-yard Steel Side-tipping Wagons, 24 in. gauge. 20 capital second-hand Crane Skeps, cheap. 20 tons of splendid second-hand Steel Flange Bails, 22/26 lb. per yard; also 3/400 yards of capital second-hand 18 in. gauge Portable Railway, with Points and Crossings to match. 500 tons specially selected hard Steel B.H. Rails, about 80 lb. per yard, with all accessories. 4/500 tons of splendid second-hand 50/56 lb. Flange Rails, with Fishplates, Points and Crossings, &c., to match. 20 tons of splendid second-hand Bridge Rails, 22/24 lb. per yard. 2,000 good second-hand Creosoted Railway Sleepers, 9 ft. by 10 in. by 5 in. 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. FOR SALE Qix-wheel Coupled Saddle Tank Loco., 4 ft. 8£ in. gauge, cylinders I2in. diameter by 18in. stroke. PARAFFIN LOCO., 2 ft. gauge, two cylinders, 22-h.p. Water and Paraffin Pumps. 3-ton STEAM LOCO. CRANE (by Smith, Rodley), with 22 ft. 6 in. Steel Derricking Jib. 2'ton STEAM LOCO. CRANE (by Jessop & Appleby), 6 in. cylinder by 9 in. stroke. 20-cwt. STEAM LOCO. CRANE (by Isles), timber derricking jib about 18 ft long. 10'ton STEAM DERRICK CRANE (by Geo. Russell & Co.), steel mast 27 ft., jib 54 ft. STONE FRAMES (by Balmforths), with Pawson’s attachment, saw up to 9 ft. by 6 ft. by 5 ft. 6 in. Combined Stiff Plastic BRICKMAKING and PRESSING MACHINE (by Alexander). NewlO cwt. Portable PLATFORM WEIGHING MACHINE (by Fair- banks). table 32in. by 32 in. 7 ft. Under-driven MORTAR MILL. (CATALOGUE of stock MACHINERY, 2-3,000 LOTS, free on application. Inspection invited. THO? W. WARD LIMITED, 1 Tel.—M Forward, Sheffield.” ALBION WORKS. SHEFFIELD. The Bute Works Supply Co. Ltd., CYMRIC BUILDINGS, BUTE DOCKS, CARDIFF. Telegrams—” meriting, Cardiff .” Telephone No 2645 (4 lines). FOR SALE. RAILWAY WAGONS.—Several hundred 10-tonners for prompt delivery, new and old specification, for cash or redemption hire; all now in main line traffic. Also Wheels and Axles and Wagon material, new and second-hand. STEEL RAILS with Accessories when required. STEEL FLANGE RAILS.—About 125 tons, good as new, about 751b. per yard, principally 24 ft. lengths, with accessories to match, ready for immediate delivery. 16 sets of POINTS and CROSSINGS, made from steel flange rails, 501b. per yard, about 4 in. high. THUNDERBOLT HAMMER DRILLS.—Cataldgue on application. LOCOMOTIVES. — 3 really first-class, 6 wheels coupled ; recently thoroughly overhauled and ready for immediate work; cylinders 16, 16, and 14 in., working pressures 150, 150, and 1701b. respectively, all having hand and steam brakes, also vacuum gear. Inspection invited. Any number up to 136 good second-hand new regulation low-sided WAGONS, registered to carry 10 t^ns, doors each side falling full length, inside measurements 14ft. 6in. by 7ft. by 1ft. 6in., 36 are 1 ft. 9in. deep, ready for immediate delivery. Inspection invited. Also a number of good second hand open GOODS WAGONS for use on private lines; spring buffers both ends, side doors open right through. Cloth Rocltl Calf £s. 3s. 4s. 6cl A FEW COPIES REMAINING, THE Colliery Manager’s POCKET BOOK 9 Almanac and Diary For tire Year 1913. THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN CO. LTD. 30 & 31, Furnival Street, Holborn, London, E.C. MA GHINERY— continued. For Sale, Engine and Dynamo combined, by Allens, cylinder 12 in. by 5£ in., 55d.h.p., d.c. to Dynamo, 220 volts 181 amps. 550 revs., 40-kw.—A. UNDERWOOD, 3, Queemstreet E.C. Boiler Feed Pumps by Frank Pearn & Co. Ltd., for Sale, a bargain, practically equal to new; 7/8,000 gallons per hour against 200 lb. to square inch ; working in London.—Write, OPPORTUNITY,” at-Horncastles, 61, Cheapside, E.C. EDUCATION. Universal Mining school. Lessons by Post. Thorough preparation for all Mining Exams. Syllabus free. T. A. SOUTHERN and H. W. HALBAUM, The U. M.S., 215, Cardiff. /Colliery Managers’, Inspectors’, and SURVEYORS’ CERTIFICATES. Correspondence Tuition a speciality.— PENNINGTONS, University Tutors, Oxford-rd., Manchester. THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS. A Special Course of ten Lectures on MINES HYGIENE (2) and MINING RESCUE WORK (2) will be given in the Mining Department of the University on Monday evenings at 7 p.m., from January 27th to March 17th (inclusive), and on April 28th and May 5th. Fee for the whole course 12s. 6d., or for the two lectures on Rescue Work 2s. 6d. Further particulars may be obtained from the SECRETARY, The University, Leeds. THE SOUTH WALES COALFIELD. PART II. By Henry K. Jordan, F.G.S. (Past President and first Gold Medallist of the South Wales Institute of Engineers). This Paper, which deals with the western part of the Coalfield, has just been published by the South Wales Institute of Engineers. It consists of 81 pages of printed matter with Sections and Diagrams. The large drawings are issued separately and comprise:— 1. A Horizontal Section across the anthracite region of Llandybie ano Pant-y-ffynnon, and via the Dulais Valley to the sea at Swansea. It is drawn to a scale of six inches to one mile, is 8 ft. in length, mountec on linen, and geologically coloured. 2. Comparative Sections of the Lower Measures in the following areas — (A) Neath Valley. (E) Ammanford. (B) Swansea Valley. (F) Loughor Valley. (C) Brynamman District. (G) Gwendraeth District. (D) Amman Valley. (H) Gwendraeth District. These are drawn on one sheet, about 35 by 30 in., mounted on linen, a scale of 200 ft. to 1 in. 3. A Map of Swansea District, on a scale of 6 in. to one mile, showing the outcrops of the coal seams. A limited number of the above are for sale, and may be obtained from The Secretary, The South Wales Institute of Engineers, CARDIFF. Price £1 Is., Postage Extra. ° The South Wales Coalfield,” Part I., by Mr. H. K. Jordan, published in 1908, price £2.2s., dealt with the eastern half of the Coalfield, and may be obtained from the Secretary. to PROPERTIES Required to buy in Lancashire, a small or medium-size STEAM COAL COLLIERY, or would finance one for further development.—Particulars in confidence, JEYES, Surveyor, Shenfield. f'lolliery.—To be Let or Sold, a small Colliery about 21 acres freehold and mineral rights under 35 acres adjoining; has beenpartly worked.—Apply, JONES, Stationer, Wellington, Shropshire.______ Farm for Sale in Kent Coalfields district; land adjoins borings; excellent house, buildings, 180 acres; price including minerals moderate.—Box 5094, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Tank Locomotives. Specification & Workmanship equal to Main Line Engines’ R. & W. HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO., LTD., NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. — Locomotives always in stock or in progress, — Telegrams—° Locomotive.” Workmanship and Materials of the Highest Quality. Built to any Specification or Gauge. PECKETT & SONS, ATLAS LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, BRISTOL. Situations Vacant & Wanted, Advertisements can be received at the Office of the Colliery Guardian, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, E.C., up to TEN O'CLOCK on Friday mornings for insertion the same day. Charge (which must be prepaid) : One Penny per word; minimum, 2s. 6d. Advertisements can be inserted under a Box number, and replies will be forwarded free of charge. Copies of Testimonials—not originals—should accompany applications for situations. Where possible, information will be given in these columns when appointments advertised have been filled up. Assistant Manager with Colliery Mana- ger’s first-class certificate required by firm controlling large coal interests in Bengal ; single, not exceeding 30 years of age, thoroughly practical; four yeats’agreement, commencing with £280, rising to £360 a year; good prospects for good man; free furnished quarters, second-class passage out and home.—Write with full particulars, to “ C. B.,” care of J. W. Vickers & Co. Ltd., 5, Nicholas-lane, E.C. Wanted by an old-established House Coal Colliery having seams of well known quality, a SALESMAN thoroughly acquainted with the West of England trade: liberal salary to a suitable man.—State age and full experience, “X. Y. Z.,” Box 5079, Cillery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival street, Holborn, London, E.C. Wanted, Mining Electrical Engineer as ASSISTANT to CHIEF ENGINEER of large Scottish collieries; preferably unmarried, with mechanical drawing abilities; start £3 per week. —Reply, Box 5081, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street. Holborn, London, E.C. Required, Under-Manager with First- Ciass certificate, for large Steam Coal Colliery in Monmouthshire.— Apply, with full particulars of experience and salary required, to Box 5087, Colliery Guardian office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Wanted, Foreman Electrician for large colliery, used to 3-phase and direct currents; also to armature and telephone repairs, lighting, &c., and colliery work generally.—State age, experience, wages required, to Box 5089, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. /Colliery Manager.—Wanted, thoroughly practical man under agent, North Staffordshire district.—State full particulars as to age, experience, testimonials, and salary required, to Box 5090, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-st., Holborn, London, E.C. Engineer Salesman Wanted by London firm with general and light railway experience.—State experience and salary, and send photo to Box 5095, Colliery Guaraian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Wanted, Underground Manager with first class certificate for colliery opening out in a thick and deep seam.—Beply, giving references, and stating age, experience, and salary required, to Box 5096, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Engineering Company require Repre- SENTATIVE (Certificated Colliery Manager preferred) with knowledge of coal-cutting machines; able to invest from £1,000 to £3,000 in company ; excellent opportunity.—Address, “ REPRESENTATIVE,” Wm. Porteous & Co., Glasgow. Wanted, experienced Enginewright for new colliery; capable of taking full charge of the erection of new plant, &c.—Apply, giving particulars, references, and salary required, to Box 5097, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-st., Holborn, London, E.C. Situation Wanted as Cashier, Accountant, double entry ; present situation 25 years; first-class references; colliery closing.—Reply, “ B.A.C.T.,” Box 5083, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, r umival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Wanted by experienced Man, age 39 years, position as DEPOT MANAGER or WHARF CLERK ; 11 years in last situation ; good references ; reasonable wage. — Apply, “ B.A.C.T.,” Box 5091, Colliery Gt ardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holbirn. London, E.C. Wanted, a Post by competent Man as LEDGER CLERK or TRAVELLER; 20£ years’ experience.— Apply, “ B.A.C.T.,” Box 5092, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival- street. Holborn, London, E.C. To Colliery Proprietors, &c. — Civil Engineer and Surveyor, 20 years’ experience, desires post as b v rtVEYOR, ARCHITECT, or PROPERTY MANAGER; well up in use of theodolite and level, curve ranging, railway work, building construction, house planning, surveying, and measuring up dilapidations and repairs to property, preparation of plans, specifications and quantities for roads, sewers, &c., pile-driving and re inforced concrete ; salary not less than £310s. per week.—Address, “ SURVEYOR,” Box 5088, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street. Holborn, London, E.C. "Brattice Cloth. — Gentleman Wanted JJ with influence amongst colliery managers and proprietors, to sell BRATTICE CLOTH on good commission only.—Address,FAIRCLOU GB A SONS, Bank-lane, Clayton, near Manchester. TENDERS Tenders Wanted for 30,000 tons Dry SLACK, delivered by rails and boat at Wilmington, Hull, and by boat at Barton-on-Humber; calorific value 7,400, ash 7 per cent.; 150 tons a week at Barton-on-Humber, and the remainder in equal weekly quantities at Wilmington over 1913 —Apply, G. & T. EARLE (1912) LTD., Wilming- ton, Hull. rphe Corporation of Middleton invite M TENDERS for the supply and delivery of (a) Three RAILWAY WAGONS, 15 tons capacity, or (b) Five do. 12 do. Further particulars and form of tender,' which will contain a fair wages clause, may be obtained on application to Mr. W. H. A. Chester, Assoc.M.Inst.C.E., Gas Engineer, Gas Offices, Middleton. Tenders addressed to the Chairman of the Gas Committee, and endorsed “ Wagons,” must be delivered at my office not later than the 10th day of February, 1913. The Corporation do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. Town Hall, FREDERICK ENTWISTLE, Middleton. Town Clerk. SHARES For Disposal, 1,000 six per cent. Cumulative Preference Shares in the EXHALL COLLIERY & BRICKWORKS LTD.—Apply to the Trustee of W. E. Wilson St Co., T. M. DAFFERN, Incorporated Accountant, Economic Chambers, Little Park-street, Coventry. MISCELLANEOUS Mining Engineer in charge of large collieries has vacancy for premium PUPIL —Address, Box 5093, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31. Furnival-street, Holborn, London. E.C. *#* For later Advertisements and Scale of Charges, see Page 186 (Leader Page). Printed and Published by the Proprietors, Ths Colliery Guardian Company Limited, 30 & 31, Furnival Street, Holborn. London. E.C. Friday, January 24, 1913.