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THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN.

Apbil 41, 1913.

MACHINERY.

Gillott’s Improved “ Gillott and Copley”

Rotary COAL CUTTING MACHINES. See Illustrated Adver-
tisement fortnightly.

Sole Makers: JOHN GILLOTT & SON, Barnsley.

I5or Sale, New Steel Lancashire Boilers,

ready for immediate delivery :—	Other sizes in progress.

30 ft. long by 8 ft. diameter, for 1001b. working pressure.

30 ft. „	8	ft.	„	1601b.	„	„

30 ft. „	8	ft.	6 in., „	1201b.

SPURR, INMAN & CO. LTD., Calder Vale Boiler Works, Wakefield.

Locomotives of every description, Col-
liery or main lines; COAL CUTTER MACHINES to undercut up
to 6 ft.—YORKSHIRE ENGINE CO. LTD., Meadow Hall Works,
Sheffield.

JL & 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. RENTON & CO., Midland Works, Savile-street, Sheffield.

For Sale at low price, one 250-kw.

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, Collierv Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Fumival-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, HARRY H. GARDAM
& CO. LTD., Staines.

Tpor Sale, 5010-ton Spring-buff er Wagons,
built 1905, and other good parcels.—Full particulars on application
to BRITISH WAGON CO., Rotherham.

Dismantiers of Gas, Chemical, and Col-

LIEBY PLANT.—FIRTH BLAKELEY, SONS & CO. LTD.,
Church. Fenton, Leeds, make a speciality of buying and dismantling,
and offer best prices for metals all descriptions.

Boilers and Machinery (good Second-
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 STRINGER & SON. Dept. 11. Blackburn.

Pair	Compound Tandem Winding

ENGINES, cylinders 21 in. and 36in. by 60 in. stroke, 1601b. steam
pressure; pair 30in. by 5ft. WINDING ENGINES; pair 22in. by 4ft.
WINDING ENGINES; pair 18in by 4ft. WINDING ENGINES; pairs
18i in., 16 in. and 12 in. Horizontal ENGINES; 14 in. LOCOMOTIVE,
6 wheels ; two Sunderland Forge Triple Expansion High Speed ENGINES
and D.C. DYNAMOS, cylinders 9in., 14^in., 23^in. by 10 in. stroke, 380r.p m.,
Dynamos 168-kw., each 220 volts; pair 18|in. by Ilin. Vertical ENGINES ;
Loco. Type BOILER. 140 1b. pressure; Diamond COAL CUTTER for
compressed air; 3-ton LOCO. CRANE, all motions; 2-ton ditto; Evans
Cornish D.A. RAM PUMP, 22 by 10 by 24 ; No. 7 PULSOMETER;
Lancashire BOILER, 30ft. by 7ft. by 80 lb.; 15 ft. Capell FAN.

R. H. LGNGBOTHAM & CO. LTD., Wakefield.

For Sale, Second-hand Colliery Winding

ENGINES, 26 in. cylinders, 5 ft. stroke, with drums, &c., complete;
one pair 20 in. cylinders, 4ft. stroke ditto; and one absolutely new “ Inger-
soll” Class N.E. belt-driven Air Compressor, cylinder 12$ in. diameter by
12 in. stroke, capacity 310 cubic feet per minute; will be sold much under
cost.—Box 5165, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street,
Holborn, London, E.C.

Wanted,	pair of Winding Engines,

cylinders 18 in. diameter, suitable for 1201b. steam pressure, with
winding drum complete; also Steam Dynamo, about 120-kw., either alter-
nating or D.C.; also Fan. capacity about 60,000 cubic feet per minute.—
Offers to COOK, Low Beechburn Colliery, Crook.

For Sale, 4,000 Second-hand Relayable

RAILWAY SLEEPERS; 180 tons Flange Rails, about 601b. per
yard, with Fishplates and Points and Crossings ; excellent second-hand
18 in. cylinder by 36 in. stroke Horizontal Condensing Engine ; Boiler Tank,
30ft. by 7ft. diameter ; Locomotive, lOin. cylinders, for 1201b. w.p.; about
43 tons new 30 lb. per yard Flange Rails, &c.

GEO. V. PERRY, Gloucester-place, Swansea.

For Sale, large new Bar Coal Cutter, Com-
pressed air 4-cyl. engine, 5 ft. 6 in. to 6 ft. bar ; immediate delivery.
—Apply, W. D. McKENDRICK & CO., Oakfield Works, Motherwell.

Wanted, Second-hand pair of Hauling

ENGINES, cylinders 16in., 18in., or 20in. diameter on first
motion.—Full particulars to GLYNCOED COLLIERIES LTD., Castle
Buildings, Llanelly.

FOR SALE.

50 tons of new perfect Steel Flange Rails, 28 lb. per
yard, with Fishplates to suit, cheap for quick delivery.
100 tons of new perfect Steel Flange Rails, 18/25 lb. per
yard, quick delivery.

Fifty i-yard Steel Side-tipping Wagons, 24 in. gauge.

20 capital second-hand Crane Skeps, cheap.

Also 3/400 yards of capital second-hand 18 in. and 24 in.
gauge Portable Railway, with Points and Crossings;
also Tip Wagons 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, &o., to match.

2,000 good second-hand Creosoted Railway Sleepers,

9 ft. by 10 in. by 5 in.

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Cash Buyers of Machinery, Plant, old Iron and Steel
Scrap, Metals, Indiarubber, &o., New and Second-hand
Rails, and all Accessories, Sleepers, &c.

MARPLE & GILLOTT LTD.,

SHEFFIELD.

FOR SALE.

Set of loft. Helical-driven Vertical Plate

BENDING ROLLS, 19^ in. and 16in. diameter rolls, engine driven
(by Campbell & Hunter).

Powerful Hydraulic FLANGING PRESS (by Berry & Co.), admit up to
4 ft. 2 in. clear in gap.

8-n.h.p. TRACTION ENGINE, on springs (by Wallis & Stevens), insure
140 lb. working pressure.

40b.h.p. Compound Condensing Semi-portable ENGINE (by Wolf
Madeburg), insure 1201b. working pressure.

25-n.h.p. Portable ENGINE (by Ruston Proctor), insure 751b. working
pressure.

120-b.h.p. Cundall GAS ENGINE, with Suction Plant.

Powerful Worm-driven Steam HAULAGE WINCH, pair of 16 in.
cylinders, 10 in. stroke.

Horizontal Worthington Compound DUPLEX PUMP, 12in. by 18Jin.
by 10} in. by 18 in., brass fitted.

Vertical Cameron Type PUMP, 10 in. cylinders, 8 in. rams, 10 in. stroke.

CATALOGUE of stock MACHINERY, 2-3,000 LOTS,
free on application.	Inspection invited.

THO? W. WARD LIMITED,	ALBION WORKS. I

“	Tel.—M Forward, Sheffield.”	SHEFFIELD. |

rI''he Bute Works Supply Co. Ltd.,

S CYMRIC BUILDINGS, BUTE*DOCKS, CARDIFF.

Telegrams—“ Gething, 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 24ft. 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.

LOCOMOTIVE.—1 really first-class, 6 wheels coupled’; recently thoroughly
overhauled and ready for immediate work; cylinders 14in. by 20 in., working
pressure 170 lb., having hand and steam brakes, also vacuum gear. Also two
4 wheels coupled, cylinders 10in. by 16 in. and 9 in. by 15 in., 1401b. pressure,
hand brakes only.

SPECIAL OFFER TO SAVE REMOVAL.-140 tons new slightly
defective Steel Flange RAILS, 351b. per yard, British standard pattern,
3$ in. by 3| in., with or without fastenings.

WANTED.

TANK WAGONS.—6 good second-hand, new regulations, for carrying
tar. benzol, &c.: must be in good condition; preference given to 12-tonners.

STEAM NAVVY.—Whittaker’s Jubilee or Priestman’s.

STEAM TRAVELLING CRANE.-5-tonner.

MA OHINERY—continued.

Wanted,following Second-hand Plant:—

Sirocco or similar type, 50 to 70 thousand cubic feet per minute,
2 to 4 in. w.g., with good class high-pressure condensing steam engine drive ;
also Exhaust Steam Feed Water Heater, for 1,200 gallons per hour.—Full
particulars, drawings, price, to T. & W. MORGANS, New Broad-street
House, London, E.C.

For Sale, combined Set Beiliss Compound

ENGINE, 10 by 17 by 9, coupled two Siemens Dynamo, 200 volts
250 amps.; also Surface Condenser, by Allan.—A. UNDERWOOD, 3,
Queen-street, E.C.

For Sale, Boiler, Lancashire, 25 by 8, for

100 lb., by Heaton, immediate delivery.—A. UNDERWOOD, 3,
Queen-street, E.C.

Ipor Sale, four Economic Boilers, by

Davey Paxman, 14 ft. 6 in. long. 8ft. 10 in. diameter, insured 1901b.
steam; equal new, immediate delivery.—A. UNDERWOOD, 3, Queen-
street, E.U.

For Sale, very superior “ Belliss-Morcom ”

Steam Balancer Electric GENERATING SET, comprising Triple
Expansion Engine, coupled to two “ Silvertown ” Four-pole Dynamos, each
having an output of 75-kw. at 250 volts each, steam pressure 180lb., including
spare armature and spare parts.—Box 5177, Collierv Guardian Office,
30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C.

For Sale, 250-kw. Steam Electric Gener-

ATING SET, 210 volts, at low price.—Box 5178, Colliery Guardian
Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C.

EDUCATION.

TTniversal 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 Sur-
V7 VEYORS’ CERTIFICATES. Correspondence Tuition. Exam.
Guides Is.—PENNINGTONS, University Tutors, Oxford-rd., Manchester.

COAL MINES ACT, 1911.

Examination for Certificates as Manager and Under-Manager, and
for Certificates of Qualification as Surveyor of Mines.

An Examination for First and Second-
class Certificates of Competency as Manager and Under-Manager
of Mmes will be held on the 27th May next, at Edinburgh, Newcastle,
Sheffield, Wigan, Cardiff, and Birmingham.

An Examination for Certificates of Qualification as Surveyor of Mines
will be held at the same places on the 28th May.

Candidates must, on or before the 12th April, send their names and state
the district in which they are employed, to the Secretary at the Home
Office, Whitehall, London, S.W., from whom all particulars can be obtained.

W. W. WARE,

Secretary to the Board for

Mining Examinations.

PROPERTIES.

]^or Sale, a small Colliery near Ponty-
pridd, present output 70/80 tons per day; free drainage, connected
with railway —Apply, Box 5169, Collierv Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-
street, Holborn, London, E.C.

TENDERS.

COUNTY BOROUGH OF SOUTHAMPTON.

TO COAL MERCHANTS.

I'bie Corporation invite alternative

TENDERS for the supply and delivery at Otterbourne Siding, near
Eastleigh, of Welsh STEAM COAL, BEST WOOD COBBLES, and GAS
COKE for six or twelve months.

Forms of tender and all particulars may be obtained at the Waterworks
Engineer’s Office, French-street, Southampton.

Sealed tenders upon the printed form and endorsed “ Tender for Coal,
Waterworks,” must be delivered at the Town Clerk’s office on or before the
11th instant.

No pledge is given to accept the lowest or any tender.

Town Clerk’s Office,	R- R. LINTHORNE,

Municipal Offices. Southampton,	Town Clerk.

1st April, 1913.

Mining Timber.—Talk o’th’ Hill Colliery

LTD., Stoke-on-Trent, invite OFFERS of Swedish CUT PROPS.
Contract 12 months from 1st May. Specification on application.

V PIT PONY

PATENT BRIDLE.

Eyelets, 2s. single pair.

Approval guaranteed.

W. J. FLETCHER, V.S.,

Wrexham, N. Wales.

Tank Locomotives.

Specification & Workmanship equal to Main Line Engines

R. <fc 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 j
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.

Engineer Wanted for Iron Ore Mines in
the South of Spain; his chief duties under general manager will be to-
keep in good working order and repair two large and important aerial rope-
ways (Roe’s sjstem); must speak and write Spanish; free house provided.—
Apply, stating whether married or single, experience, qualifications, and
salary required, and enclosing copies of testimonials, to Box 5163, Collierv
Guardian Office, 30 & 31. Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C.

A Firm who carry Agency for well known
electric and compressed air coal cutter, have vacancy for man with
knowledge of mining and electrical machinery, to assist in developing the
business in Lancashire and North Midlands; apply, stating age and full
particulars of experience, salary required, and whether held similar position;
manager’s certificate advantageous; good opportunity for capable young
man.—Apply, Box 5172, Cdtery Guardian Office. 30 & 31, Furnival-street.
Holborn, uondon, E.C.

Enginewright Wanted., good

y V knowledge of coal cutting and pumping machinery.—Apply,,
stating salary required, and with copies of recent testimonials, to
“ MANAGER,” Farrington Gurney Colliery, near Bristol.

VI f anted, Colliery Manager for India;.

▼ ▼ well educated, with first-class certificate, and good practical
experience ; age not to exceed 33; five years’ agreement, commencing salary
the equivalent of £280 per annum.—Apply, with full details, copies of testi-
monials, age, &c., to “ Z. W. 708,” care of Deacon’s, Leadenhall-street,.
London.

/Colliery Engineer with combined

electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge required for a
colliery in India; must be experienced iu the actual running of electric
colliery plant; age not over 35 ; salary Rs. 300 per month, increasing yearly
by Rs. 25 per month, for a four years’ engagement; passage paid to and from
India.—Address, stating experience, with copies of testimonials, age, married
or unmarried, Box 5174, Collie-y Gua d an office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street,
Holborn, London, E.C.

/Colliery Overseer with Second-class

certificate required for a colliery in India; age not over 35; salarv
Rs. 275 per month, increas ng yearly by Rf. 25 per mouth, for a four years
engagement; passage paid to and from India.—Address, with copies of
testimonials, age, married or unmarried, Box 5176, Collierv Guardian
Office, 30 & 31. Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C.

anted, Underground Manager for

T V small colliery in Shropshire working a thin seam. — State
experience, references, wages, to Box 5179, Collierv Guardian Office,
30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C.

Wanted for Abroad, Colliery Pumpman
having had experience with large Hathorn Davey pumps ; salary
£250 per annum; two-year engagement, with second-class passage out and
return ; preference given to total abstainer.—Apply, stating age and
experience, and enclosing not le‘S thai three recent testimonials, to
Messrs. SPRUCE &, HASSAM, Mining Engineers, Newcastle, Staffs.

TlVanted for Colliery in South Derby-

▼ ▼ shire, an ELECTRICIAN to take charge of three-phase plant.—
Apply, stating age, experience, and wages required, to Box 5180, Collierv
Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival street, 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, Collierv Guardian Office, 30 & 31,
Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C.

VV anted by experienced Man, age 39

V V years, position as DEPOT MANAGER or WHARF CLERK; 11
years in last situation ; good references ; reasonable wage. — Apply,
“ B.A.C.T.,” Box 5091, Collierv Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-streeL,
Holborn, London, E.C.

YATanted, a Post by competent Man as

V ▼ 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.

YXTanted by a Competent Accountant^

▼ y age 56, position as BOOK-KEEPER or CLERK ; highest
references as to character and ability.—Reply, •’B.A.C.T ,” Box 5107.-
Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C.

TAeputy requires post, Deputy, Overman,
1 X UNDER-MANAGER, at a go-ahead up-to-date English colliery or
sinkings where energy counts; Deputy. .Surveyor, first-class certificates.—
For details, write Box 5168, 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,FAIRCLOUGH
& SONS, Bank-lane, Clayton, near Manchester.

FINANCE.

/Colliery having large reserves and drawing
excellent coal requires cash to complete developments and increase
output; gentleman wanted to invest £3,003 and join board of influential
directors; principals giving references only replied to. — Box 5175,
Collierv Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C.

Price 2s. 209 pages. Fifth Edition.

/Colliery Manager’s Calculator,containing

Practical Rules and Tables for the Solution of the various Questions
connected with Mining. Written for the use of Colliery Managers, Mining
Students, Mine and Mineral Agents, &c. By W. FAIRLEY, F.G.S., &c., &c.
The present edition has been thoroughly revised and much extended, several
entirely new chapters being added.

Contents :—Mensuration—Surveying—On Work—Calculations on Friction
—Specific Gravity—Calculations relating to Steam Engines, &c.—Properties
of Atmospheric Air—Timber Measure—The Produce of Coal Seams, Coal
Heaps, &c.—Rating Mines and Quarries—Land and Mineral Estates—Acci-
dents in Collieries—Ventilation Notes—Useful Rules and Memoranda —
Tables of Weights and Measures.

THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN CO. LTD.,

30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C.

Abstract of the
REPORT of the PRUSSIAN COMMISSION
ON

FALLS OF STONE AND COAL

Price - - - One Shilling.

THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN CO. LTD.,

30 & 31, Furnival Street, Holborn, London, E.C.

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