264 THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN. January 31, 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 Bale, 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. „ „ 30 ft. „ 8 ft. 6 in. 1201b. „ „ SPURR, INMAN & CO. LTD. Calder Vale Boiler Works, Wakefield. T ocomotives of every description, Col- JLJ Uery or main lines; COAL-CUTTER MACHINES to undercut up to6 ft.—TOBKSHIBB ENGINE CO. LTD,, Meadow Hall Works. Sheffield. "Doilers and Machinery (good Second- JD 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 STBINGBB St SON, Dept. 11, Blackburn. Rails. 250 tons of good Belayable Steel Flange, about 74 lb. per yard, also a quantity from 14 lb. upwards. Quantity of Bull Head BAILS, all suitable for sidings; all accessories to suit. B. M. BENTON & CO., Midland Works, Savile-street, Sheffield. for Sale, at low price, one 250-kw. ELECTRIC GENERATING SET, 210 volts, one 175-kw. do., 250 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. For Sale, three 750-kw. Willans 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 very little work; immediate delivery and very low price.-Apply, HABBT H. GABDAM St CO. LTD., Staines. ror Sale, quantity of Relayable Sleepers, CROSSING TIMBERS, and CHOCKWOOD.—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 6ft. 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 steam pressure, originally made for and most suitable for winding engines; 2-45 fathoms 30in.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 HOPPITS, about 5ft. diameter at top, 4 ft. at bottom by 4 ft. deep; all in excellent condition. B. H. LONGBOTHAM & CO. LTD., Wakefield. RH. Longbotham & Co. Ltd., Wake- • field,who buy and sell extensively Machinery of every description, will esteem it a privilege to tender for the purchase and dismantlement of Plant. Telegrams: “Engineer, Wakefield.” Telephone: 44 Wakefield. Catalogue on application. For Sale, cheap, 13 in. 6-wheel Manning Wardle LOCO., copper box and brass tubes, immediate delivery .—Box 5080, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-st., Holborn, London, E.C. TJlor Sale (2) Lancashire Boilers, 30 ft. J0 by 7 ft. 6 in. diameter, for 150 lb., 30ft. by 7 ft. 6 in., for 1001b.; and (2) 30 ft. by 6 ft., for 70/80 lb., with fittings.—WILLIAMS & SONS, South Bermondsey Station, London. For Sale, 16 in. cylinder Horizontal STEAM ENGINE, by Tangye, 8ft belt flywheel and high-speed governors ; low price, room wanted.—WILLIAMS & SONS, South Bermondsey Station, London. Tel. 834 Hop. ’IT’or Sale, 7^ in. Plunger Vertical Three- x - throw PUMPS, direct driven by 9in. cylinder, Vertical Engine; set of 5|in. ditto, motor driven, ICO volts 141 amps., by Hayward Tyler, suitable for boiler feed, low price.—WILLIAMS & SONS, South Bermondsey Station, London. Tel. 834 Hop. Tpor Sale, 140 ft. of 11 in. diameter High- JO pressure Steel Flange PIPING in 14 ft. lengths, bends, T pieces, &c.; low price, immediate delivery.—J. T. WILLIAMS & SONS, South Bermondsey Station, London. Tel. 834 Hop. Wanted, a Pair of Winding Engines, 42 in. cylinder, 6 ft. stroke, to work at 66/70 lb. pressure.—Apply, Box 5109, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. FOR SALE 100 tons of new perfect Steel Flange Rails, 18/25 lb. per yard, quick delivery. Fifty f-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. 1 SECOND-HAND BOILERS, 2 \ / ~ including — One LANCASHIRE BOILER, 26 ft. by 7 ft., re-insure 90 lb. pressure. One ditto 22 ft. by 6J ft., •• 801b. Two ditto 20J ft. by 6 ft., 801b. ,, One COBNISH BOILEB, 28 ft. by 6 ft., 801b. ,, One ditto 17 ft. by 5 ft. 3 in. 801b. Two ditto 9 ft. 3 in. by 4 ft. 7 in. 1001b. ,, One VEBTICAL BOILER , 15 ft. by 7 ft., k* 801b. «* One ditto 13£ft. by 7 ft., •> 601b. »* CATALOGUE of stock MACHINERY, 2-3,000 LOTS, V free on application. Inspection invited. TK0» w. ward limited, * Tel.—“ Forward, Sheffield.” ALBION WORKS, SHEFFIELD. The Bute Works Supply Co. Ltd., CYMRIC BUILDINGS, BUTE DOCKS, CARDIFF. Telegrams—” Getting, 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.—Catalogue 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 170 lb. 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 tons, 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. MACHINERY-continued, COUNTY BOROUGH OF SALFORD. For Sale, Electricity Generator.—The Electricity Committee have for sale, 800-kilowatt Mather & Platt Direct-current Generator, 440 to 550 volts, coupled direct to a Browett Lindley six-cylinder Compound Engine. — Full particulars from the Electrical Engineer, Salford Electricity Works, Frederick-road, Salford. L. C. EVANS, Town Clerk. For Sale, 5010-ton Spring-buffer Wagons, built 1905, and other good parcels.—Full particulars on application to BRITISH WAGON CO., Rotherham. To Let on Simple Hire, or for. Sale, about 20 ten-ton Spring buffer COAL WAGONS.—Apply, Box 5105, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-st., Holborn, London, E.C. EDUCATION, Universal Mining School. Lessons by Post. Thorough preparation for all Mining Exams. Syllabus free. T. A. SOUTHBBN and H. W. HALBAUM, The U.M.S., 215, Cardiff. /Colliery Managers’, Inspectors’, and Sur- VEYORS’ CERTIFICATES. Correspondence Tuition. Exam. Guides Is.—PENNINGTONS, University Tutors, Oxford-rd., Manchester. WIGAN MINING AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE. HEAD OF MINING DEPARTMENT. ' The Governors invite Applications for the position of HEAD of the MINING DEPARTMENT. Minimum salary £230 per annum, increasing to £350 per annum. Particulars of the duties and conditions of appointment, together with forms of application, may be obtained from the undersigned on receipt of a stamped addressed foolscap envelope. Applications must be lodged not later than Saturday, 15th February, 1913. THOMAS T. BANKIN, Principal. PROPERTIES TJequired to buy in Lancashire, a small JLV/ or medium-size STEAM COAL COLLIERY, or would finance one for further development.—Particulars in confidence, JEYES, Surveyor, Shenfield. Freehold Colliery to be Leased or Sold, a seam of good coal proved, several others intact.—Address, Box 5099, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-st., Holborn, London, E.C. FINANCE, Wanted, £2,0b0 to £3,000, to complete small South Yorks Colliery; perfectly sound investment; probable dividend 50 per cent.—Full particulars to principals only, Box 5101, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. 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. PATENTS Eplushing Pipes for Mine Gobbing.— The JL Proprietors of Patent No. 2950/10 are desirous of working the above invention in Great Britain, and therefore invite communications with a view to the sale of the patent or to the granting of licenses to work the invention on reasonable terms ; a description of the invention will be forwarded on application.—Address, Brewer & Son, 33, Chancery-lane, London, W.C. DO YOU WANT TO LOCOMOTIVE Also Purchase Hire Terms arranged. -- WRITE CHARLES D. PHILLIPS, ENGINEER AND IRONFOUNDER, Emlyn Engineering Works, NEWPORT^ M0N< Or Wire—” Machinery, Newport, Mon.” Telephone—National No. 18; G.P.O. 576. N.B.—Locomotive and all other Engineering Repairs done by experienced Boilermakers and Mechanics, with suit- able machinery and facilities. Lowest Prices for Cash. Tank Locomotives. Specification & Workmanship equal to Main Line Engines* R. & W. HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO., LTD., NBWCASTLH-ON-TYNE. —— Locomotives always in stock or in progress. — Telegrams—** Locomotive.” New Locomotives In Stock ready for immediate delivery. Cylinders, 10 in., 12 in., 14 in., 15 in., 16 in. diameter, 4 and 6 wheels coupled. Material and Workmanship of the Highest Quality. PECKETT & SONS, ATLAS LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, BRISTOL. Situations Vacant & Wanted, Advertisements can be received at the Office of the Colliery Guardian, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holbom, E.C., up to TEN O'CLOCK on Friday mornings for insertion ths sarnie day. Charge (which must be prepaid) : One Penny per word 5 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 column! 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 years’ 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, 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. Wanted, Poreman 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, Collierv Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-st., Holborn, London, E.C. 'phecting Man Wanted for Temporary JI -J Job to set up straight line compressor at colliery in England. —Send particulars and references to Box 5102, Colliery Guardian Office* 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. A gent. — Wanted by old-established JjL Staffordshire Tube Firm, an AGENT dealing with collieries, gas works, &c., in (a) South Yorkshire, (6) North Derbyshire and Notting- hamshirex—Box 5103, Collies y Guardian Office, 30 A 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Wanted at Colliery in Midlands, a SURVEYOR and to act as Assistant to Manager; must be first-class certificate holder; testimonialsand salary required.—Box 5108 Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Wanted, Colliery Manager, First-class certificate, for small colliery in the Midlands.—Apply, Box 5104* Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Under-Manager Wanted to take charge of a pit sinking in Shropshire; must be well experienced in sinking and have had responsible charge of such work, and used to compressed air hammer drills; wages £3 per week, and free house and coal.—Apply, stating age and experience, with copies of recent testimonials, to Box 5108, Collierv Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Fumival-st, Holborn, London, E.C. Wanted for Colliery Engineer’s Office, JUNIOR DRAUGHTSMAN with practical and theoretical knowledge of colliery steam and compressed air machinery, also indicating of engines.—Apply, stating age, qualification, and wages required, Box 5100, 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* Furnival 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 Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street*. Holborn. London, E.C. Wanted, a Post by competent Man as- LEDGER CLERK or TRAVELLER; 20J years’ experience.— Apply, “ B.A.C.T.,” Box 5092, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival- street. Holborn, London, E.C. Brattice Cloth. — Gentleman Wanted with influence amongst colliery managers and proprietors, to sell BRATTICE CLOTH on good commission only.—Address,FAIBC LOUGH A SONS, Bank-lane, Clayton, near Manchester. The Shipping World.” Weekly. Illustrated. Price 6d. Annual Subscription (Post Free) t United Kingdom, 21s. Foreign Countries, 28s. PRINCIPAL FEATURES— CURRENT EVENTS, by the Editor. SHIPPING in PARLIAMENT, by Special Representative. SHIPPING and the LAW. SHIP SALES and CONTRACTS. ILLUSTRATED ARTICLES. TECHNICAL ARTICLES. 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