June 6, 1913, THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN. 1211 ment reducing valve which is once and for all adjusted to supply three quarts of oxygen per minute. The valve is simply opened, and the apparatus is in opera- tion. A biting piece is inside the helmet, and the foul air escapes from same through a mica valve. The “ Pretoria ” reviving apparatus and some inter- esting types of stretchers and first-aid outfits are likewise shown, whilst we noticed photographs and plans of rescue stations, motor rescue wagons, &c. A wagon, as supplied to the Monmouthshire Association, has accommodation for from eight to 14 men, eight rescue apparatus, 24 spare charges, 16 electric hand lamps, complete set of apparatus repair tools, complete set of motor tools, canaries, ropes, &c. The ambulance equip- Asbestos Air Pump "Helmet. Veleda Collapsible Stretcher. ment consists of two “Simonis” collapsible Veleda stretchers, one reviving apparatus, and one “ Simonis ” ideal ambulance box. The fire equipment comprises one asbestos air-pump helmet, with 180 ft. of conduct pipe with double-acting bellows; two Phoenix fire extin- guishers of 3 gallons capacity, operated from gas cartridge (no chemicals required); one double-barrel two-man hand pump, to be carried down the mine, with collapsible canvas dam; one length of suction hose, 2 in. by 50 ft. of rubber-lined delivery hose, and branch pipe and nozzle. The pump will throw 4 in. iet about 50 ft. PRICE, PRYSE AND CO. LIMITED. This firm showed examples of their ingenious shot- firing appliance, which has already been described in the Colliery Guardian (March 13, page 540). The accom- panying drawings make clear the method of operating the device. Interesting demonstrations of its efficiency are being given at the Exhibition. THE COLLIERY MANAGER UP-TO-DATE. At the annual dinner of the Midland Institute held recently at Sheffield, the company were greatly enter- tained by the rendering, by the St. Cecilia Male Quartette, of a topical song set to the tune of “ A British Tar is a Soaring Soul,” from “ Pinafore,” entitled “ The Colliery Manager Up-to-Date.” The words had been specially written by Mr. G-eorge Blake Walker, of Wharncliffe Silkstone, the genial secretary of the Midland Institute. We have no doubt that our readers will also derive much amusement of a sardonic character from a perusal of the words :— The Colliery Manager Up-to-Date. A Topical Song. Music from “Pinafore,” “ A British Tar is a Soaring Soul.” Tenor. A manager is an anxious soul, As free as a caged bird; An apologetic tone must be ready to atone For a dictatorial word. His eyes may flash with a suppress’d fire, His soul with wrath be wrung: But he must not speak with a domineering frown, Or the cry of an angry tongue. Bass. The collier smiles as he smokes and spits; He grins a bit while his brow he knits; For pleasant little sums his thoughts engage, W hile he chuckles as he reckons up his minimum [wage. Chorus. He slaps his thigh, though he makes his growl; He rubs his hands though he tries to growl: For he feels he’s Boss—and he’s, oh, so rude; And this is now his customary attitude. Tenor. A manager is a captive soul, Chained fast to his pit, in fact; He cannot be away for a single blessed day (According to the new Mines let); He must inspect every working place, He must be everywhere; He must see each man gets a reasonable wage Though he neither try nor care. Bass. And then his owner grunts and groans, (And he’s not forbidden to indulge in frowns) ; Every cost-sheet puts him in a greater rage As he reckons up the working of the minimum [wage. Chorus. He slaps his thigh as he makes his growl; He wrings his hands with a fearful scowl; For he gets neither money nor gratitude, And rage is now his customary attitude. Tenor. A manager is a weary soul, And often is sick at heart; Though he may do his best, he may one fine day Be condemned if he fail in part. He must know every science from A to Z, A j'tck-of-all trades must he be: He must ventilate the mine, in Mechanics he must And eke in Electricitee. [shine, Bass. The Inspector comes on his frequent round, The men’s representatives are al ways underground; He’s watched like a dog from dawn till dark, But a dog which may neither bite nor bark. Chorus. He scratches his head and he thinks a bit, . “ It’s the worst job on earth to manage a pit; Its’ not well paid,’’ and we must conclude That he sometimes takes a discontented attitude. Tenor. A manager is a worthy soul, With a lot of British pluck ; Though he’s got a lot to do, he intends to see it If he’s only some decent luck. [through, He knows his calling’s a noble one, He stokes the Ship of State, He makes the steam for the railway train, And he fills the poor man’s grate. Bass. It’s a perilous trade, and who knows so well {rail. $p.) The dangers which one day may sound his knell; But he keeps a brave heart, for he knows that he Keeps the lives of all those hundreds in the colliery. Chorus. But from time to time he unbends a little/ bit, {a tempo) He meets old friends and forgets about the pit; He’s no one to worry or to prosecute, He’s as happy as a sandboy at our Institute. LAW INTELLIGENCE. HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE. KING’S BENCH DIVISION.—April 24. Before Mr. Justice Darling and a Special Jury. Alleged Trespass: Case Settled on Terms. W. Baldwin y. Glamorgan Coal Company Limited.— In this action, William Baldwin, a Welsh colliery owner, sued the Glamorgan Coal Company for damages in respect of an agreement permitting him to take coal from a seam known as No. 3 Rhondda Vein, on Gelligron Farm, Llantrissant. It was alleged that after letting the working to Mr. Baldwin the company levied illegal distraint by trespassing on the property. This was denied by the defendants, who counterclaimed in respect of two yeans’ dead rent and certain royalties alleged to be due. For the plaintiff it was stated that in 1904 the Glamorgan Coal Company were the owners of or had some interest in about 58 acres of coal-bearing land known as Gelligron Farm. Mr. Baldwin took over the property, agreeing to pay a royalty of 9d. per ton, that to be merged in a dead rent of £50 a year. After driving into the side of a hill he came upon No. 3 Rhondda Vein, and proceeded to lay tram rails, &c., to carry the coal to the road. He spent a good deal of money on the property, and later transferred his rights to a Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, whom he subsequently served as contractor. He entered into an agreement with Mrs. Marshall, who was to pay .£2,000 for the right, the idea being that a company should be formed to work the seam. Subsequently Mrs. Marshall sued Mr. Baldwin and other gentlemen for alleged misrepresentation. When the case came on for trial a settlement was arrived at, an agent of the Glamorgan Coal Company in court stating that the company would forego any rent due to date as against Mr. Baldwin and would look to the Marshalls if necessary. The property was revested in Mr. Baldwin, who then spent some time in London endeavouring to raise further money to work it. On his return to Wales in April 1906 he found that his plant had been removed and the opening he had made rendered unfit to work at. After evidence had been taken, on his lordship’s suggestion, counsel conferred, and the case was settled on terms that were not disclosed. Fig 1.—Appliance with Explosive in Shot-hove, Ready for Ramming. Fig. 5. Internal Rod Showing Position of Spike. Fig. 2.—Shot-hole Rammed to within 4 Inches of Mouth, Internal Rod and Spike Withdrawn, leaving Clear Passage through Hollow Tube into Explosive. Fig. 6. Copper Spike J V Fig 3 —Shot-hole after Insertion of Loaded Detonator Shield, Withdrawal of Fig 4—Loaded Detonator Shield Messrs. Price, Pryse and Co. Limited.