496 THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN August 28, 1914, MACHINERY. Gillott’s Improved “ Gillott and Copley” Rotary COAL-CUTTING MACHINES. See Illustrated Adver- tisement fortnightly. Sole Makers: JOHN GILLOTT A BON, Barnsley. For Sale, New Steel Lancashire Boilers, ready for immediate deliveryOther 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. „ SMIRR, INMAN A CO. LTD., Calder Vale Boiler Works, Wakefield. Dails. 250 tons of good Relayable Steel Flange, about 741b. per yard, also . quantity from 14 lb. upwards. Quantity of Bull Head RAILS, all suitable for sidings; all accessories to alt. B. K. BBNTON * OO., Midland Works, Savile-street, Sheffield. HURD BAR COALCUTTERS for immediate delivery, compressed air driven, 3 ft. 9 in. cutterbars, height 16 in.—Write for particulars to HURD COALCUTTER & ENGI- NEERING OO. LTD., 35, Pitt-street, Glasgow. '7KD-kw. Turbo Generator Sets (two), • by Willans-Parsons, 440 volts, 3-phase, 25 periods, equal to new; 100-kw. Generating Set, 220-240 volts, modern and faultless condition; Economic Boiler, by Davey Paxman, 13 ft. long, 8 ft. diameter, insured 1601b. working pressure; 240-h.p. Horizontal Compound Tandem Engine, by Browett, Lindley & Co , cylinders 13 in. and 19 in., suitable for direct coupling; every description of high-class plant in stock for immediate delivery.—HARRY H. GARDAM & CO. LTD,, Staines. A Rickaby, Bloomfield Engine Works, • Sunderland. Three-throw PUMPS, 4, 7, 8 rams. Comp. Vert. ENGINES, 5J—9i by 6. Pairs 13 and 14 Link Reversing ENGINES. 12-h.p. DYNAMOS, 220 v. 35-h.p. GENERATING SET, 130 volts. 10-h.p. MOTORS, 220 v. Cables and Electrical Sundries. 1 Beiliss Vertical Com- L/xy pound ENGINE, enclosed type, forced lubrication, pressure 125 to 1601b.; only in use for a short time, faultless condition; accept very low price for a quick sale.—HARRY H. GARDAM A CO. LTD., Staines //tunmetal and Brass Scrap Wanted.— Founders of Gunmetal, Brass or Phosphor Bronze Castings or Fittings—HUNT > MITTON LTD., Oozells-street North. Birmingham. For Sale, one pair High-class 30 in. diameter cylinder ENGINES, 3 ft. stroke, with double slide bars on strong box pattern bed, with cut off valves and screw adjustment to regulate the same; wrot. iron cranks fitted on driving shaft, with good strong rope driving wheel (in halves), 13 ft. diameter, for 11 l|in. cotton driving ropes; these engines were made by Messrs. Wood & Sons, Wigan, and have only worked a few years, and are still in first-class working condition; can be seen by appointment.—Apply, BAMFURLONG COLLIERY, near Wigan. TXTinding and Hauling Engines. V V Pair of Horz. ENGINES, 18in. cyls., 30 in. stroke. Pair of Horz. ENGINES, 16in. cyls, by 36in. stroke. Pair of Horz. ENGINES, 16in. cyls, by i9in. stroke. Pair of Horz. ENGINES, 14in. cyls, by 36in. stroke. Drums and gearing can be supplied to specification. CUDWORTH A JOHNSON, Eagle Foundry. Wrexham. Electric Generating Set, direct current, 200/300 k., 500 volts, or thereabouts, with Engine complete, 1001b. steam pressure, wanted.— Give full particulars and where to be seen, to Box 5773, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-st., Holborn, London, E.C. Fan, 3 ft. Capell, for Electric drive. motor stand, capacity 10,000 ft. at 6 in. w.g. Also HAND FAN, 20in. chain gear, almost new. BASSETT A LOWKE LTD., Northampton. MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE. Three excellent 12 in. Saddle Tank LOCOS., 6 wheels coupled 4 ft. 8J in. gauge, by Manning, Wardle & Co., in first-class condition.—Apply, GEO. N. DIXON A CO., 43, Castle- street, Liverpool. A DD-Kw. D.C. Generating Set for Sale, \XjVz Engine by Allen, Bedford and Generator by Dick Kerr & Co., new in 1906, voltage 500; low price will be accepted, and immediate delivery can be given if desired.—Apply, Box 5781, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. FOR SALE. 50 tons of New Perfect Steel Bridge Rails, 16 lb. per yard, 6 ft. lengths, punched for nails. 800 tons Relayable Steel B.H. Rails, 80/85 lb. per yard, with all accessories. 150 tons New Perfect Steel Flange Rails, 14, 16, 18, and 201b. per yard, with Fishplates (delivery ex stock). 50 tons of capital second-hand Steel Bridge Rails, 100 lb. per yard. 4,000 good second-hand Creosoted Railway Sleepers, 9 ft. by 10 in. by 5 in.; also large quantity of ditto Crossing Timbers. 50 tons New Perfect Steel Flange Rails, 28 lb. per yard, and 50 tons of ditto ditto, but 24 lb. per yard, with Fishplates for both sections. 12 tons of splendid second-hand Steel Flange Rails, 14 lb. per yard, punched for nails. 25 tons of splendid second-hand Steel Bridge Rails, 14 lb. per yard, 4 ft. lengths, punched for nails. 1,500 yards second-hand 14 lb. Portable Railway, 24 in. gauge, with Points and Crossings, Right - angle Crossings, Turntables, and 2/3rd yard Side and End- tipping Wagons to match, all equal to new. 200 tons of nearly new 651b. Steel Flange Rails, with Fishplates and Dogspikes to suit. Also 20 capital second-hand Crane Tipping Skeps, and 6 good second-hand Contractors’ Hand Carts. Inspection invited of all Material offered. 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. OIECOND-HAND STEAM BOILERS, — including — 16 Lancashire BOILERS, 30ft. by 8ft., re-insure 1601b. pressure. 2 ditto, 30ft. by 8ft., re insure 120 ib pressure. 1 ditto, 30ft. by 7ft. 6 in., re insure 1401b. pressure. 12 ditto, 30ft. by 8ft., re insure 80 lb pressure. 1 Vertical BOILER, 13ft. high by 6ft. diameter, 801b. pressure. QECOND-HAND STORAGE TANKS, — including — 2 Cast Iron TANKS, each 15 ft. by 10 ft. by 5 ft. deep. 1 BOILER TANK, 30ft. by 8ft., capacity about 9,388 gallons. 1 ditto, 32 ft. by 8ft., capacity about 10,114 gallons. 3 ditto, 30ft. by 7ft. 6in., capacity about 8,252 gallons. 10 ditto, 30 ft. by 7 ft., capacity about 7,188 gallons. fjATALOGUE of stock MACHINERY, 2-3,000 LOTS, free on application. Inspection invited. tHO? W. WARD LIMITED, ALBION WORKS, a Tel.—“Forward, Sheffield.” SHEFFIELD. MAOHIHERY-oontlnued. rphe Bute Works Supply Co. Ltd., Cardiff. JL Telegrams—“ Gething, Cardiff.” Telephone No. 2645 (4 lines). (Established 1888). FOR SALE. STEEL RAILS, any section, with fishplates, bolts and nuts, spikes, sleepers (wood or steel, any gauge), switches and crossings; also turntables when required. RAILWAY WAGONS, all kinds, any gauge. LOCOMOTIVES, all kinds, any gauge. PASSENGER CARRIAGES for colliers’ trains. XXTanted immediately, 650 yards of 4 in. ▼ T diameter STEEL TUBING, loose flanges, suitable for 751b. per square inch working pressure; also ten Bends to suit.—PENSFORD AND BROMLEY COLLIERIES LTD., Pensford, near Bristol. TENDERS. CITY OF BIRMINGHAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY DEPARTMENT. TENDERS FOR COAL. ^Penders are invited for the supply of JL 173,000 tons of COAL to the Generating Stations of the Corporation Electric Supply Department for delivery between November 1, 1914, and October 31, 1915. Particulars as to delivery and requirements can be obtained from the undersigned. Tenders must be sent in by noon on Mondav. the 7th September, 1914. 14, Dale End, Birmingham, B. A. OHATTOCK, M.I.E.E., August, 1914. City Electrical Engineer and Manager. Indian. Mines Act, 1901, with a Digest of the Act, a reprint of the Act with explanatory notes-an appendix con taining forms, a model code of Special Rules. &c., by W. H. Pickering, Chief Inspector of Mines in India, and W. Graham, Barrister-at-Law.— Price 10s. post free from Messrs. S. K. LAHIBI A CO., 54, College street, Calcutta; or Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Hol horn, London, E.C. “THOMPSON” DISH ENDED BOILERS. We have in stock ready for immediate delivery, 2 DISH END BOILERS, 30ft. by 9ft. 3in., 160 w.p. 3 ,, ,, 30 ft. by 8ft. 3in., 160 w.p. I „ „ 30 ft. by 8 ft. 3in., 100 w.p. 20 other sizes ard pressures. JOHN THOMPSON, Wolverhampton, Eng. SHORTAGE OF PROPS. Since War was declared and difficulties have arisen as regards delivery of TIMBER PROPS, we have experienced an increased demand for our STEEL PROPS, as used by many pits for the past 25 years. Quotations and full particulars on application— WILLIAM FIRTH LTQ., Greek Street Chambers, LEEDS. DO YOU WANT TO BUY OR HIRE A BOILER? SELECTION OF 44. VERTICAL, up to 100 lbs. working pressure, including 4, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 13 nom. horse-power new Cochran Vertical Boilers, ready for immediate delivery. Largest stock for good second hand, up to 100 lbs. working. Excellent COCHRAN PATENT VERTICAL MULTI-TUBULAR BOILER, 15 ft. high x 7 ft. dia. ; about 500 square feet heating surface. One ditto, 8 ft. 6in. by 3 ft. 9 in., for 100 lbs. working pressure, 100 square feet heating surface. LOCO. TYPE, up to 60-n.h.p., up to 140lbs. working pressure. ECONOMIC, &c., 13 ft. Oin. x 7 ft. 6 in., up to 200 lbs. working pressure. INSPECTION INVITED. CHARLES D. PHILLIPS, Emlyn and Central Engineering Works, NEWPORT, MON. Tank Locomotives. Specification & Workmanship equal to Main Line Engines. -----------------------o-- R. & W. HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO. LTD, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. --- Locomotives always in stock or in progress. - Telegrams—“Locomotive.” New Locomotives In Stock ready for immediate delivery. Cylinders, 10 in, 12 in, 14in, 15 in, 16 in. diameter, 4 and 6 wheels coupled. Material and Workmanship of the Highest Quality. PECKETT SONS LTD., ATLAS LOCOMOTIVE WORKS. BRISTOL. “SHELTON” IRON. “SHELTON” STEEL “GRANVILLE” PIG IRON i=:‘> Steel Pit Girders & Colliery Rails a Speciality; also High-class Bar Iron for Couplings, &c. IRON & STEEL BARS, ANGLES, TEES, CHANNELS, GIRDERS, PLATES & SHEETS, STEEL BILLETS, BLOOMS & SLABS. Enquiries to— ' THE SHELTON IRON, STEEL & COAL CO. LTD., Or 122, Cannon Street, London* E.C. Teleeraphic Address: “Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent.” Tel. No. 11 and 253. | Telegraphic -addressSheltonian, London” Tel. No. 886 BanU First-class Medals— Paris* 1885; London, 1862. Situations Vacant £ Wanted. Charge (which must be prepaid): One Penny per word; minimum, 2s. 6d. JV/Tining Engineer, with First - class It M manager’s certificate, is open to take temporary or permanent charge of colliery either as Manager or otherwise; 30 years’ varied experience. —Apply in first instance, “A. H. B.,” Box 5771, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. /Colliery Surveyor and Draughtsman, 36, V_7 seeks engagement; well up in the use of theodolite level and dial; just returned from foreign service; excellent references.—Apply, Box 5775, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Experienced Traveller in London Coal trade, requires position as REPRESENTATIVE or MANAGER; practical knowledge of steam and house coal; highest references given.— Apply, “ B.A.C.T.,” Box 5602, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival- street, Holborn, London, E.C. Position required as Coal Traveller; able salesman or retail depot manager; some years’ experience.—Apply* “ B.A.O.T.,” Box 5416, 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,FAIBCLOUGH A SONS, Bank’lane, Clayton, near Manchester. EDUCATION. A I a -AB Fees postponable during ▼ ’ the War. Write for particulars. Lessons by post- UNIVERSAL MINING SCHOOL, 50 R, Connaught road, Cardiff. SOUTH WALES AND MONMOUTHSHIRE SCHOOL OF MINES. JOINT DIPLOMA MINING COURSE. HPhe Second Session of the Joint Diploma JL Mining Course, in association with the University College, Cardiff,, will commence on Tuesday, 6th October, 1914. The entrance examination* for this course will be held on Tuesday, 22nd September, 1914, at the School of Mines, Treforest. Special part-time courses for Colliery Managers, Surveyors, Chemists* Mechanics and Electricians will commence at Treforest on 6th October*. 1914, and at Crumlin on 2nd November, 1914. For particulars, apply to The PRINCIPAL, School of Mines, Treforest.. HERIOT-WATT COLLEGE, EDINBURGH. Principal—A. P. LAUBIE, M.A., D.Sc., (Sometime Fellow of King’s College, Cambridge). rFhe Diploma Course in Mining extends JL over three years, and is recognised by the Home Office as- equivalent to part of the underground training required for the Colliery Managers’ Certificate. The Courses in Mining are also recognised by the University of London for the B.Sc. Degree in Mining. Inclusive fee for the three years’ Diploma Course is £66. An entrance bursary of £25 per annum is offered for competition on the 29th September. PETER MAONAUGHTON, S.S.O. Heriot Trust Offices, Clerk. 20, York-place, Edinburgh, 15th July, 1914. SALES. ■ BONTDDU. DOI.GELLY. ST. DAVID’S GOLD MINE. Geo. N. Dixon & Co. will Sell by Auction (absolutely without reserve), on TUESDAY, the Sth SEPTEMBER next, at twelve o’clock noon, at St. David’s Gold Mine, Bontddu, Dolgelly*. about 1J miles from Penmaenpool Railway Station, Cambrian Railways)* the Valuable GOLD MINING PLANT, MACHINERY AND BUILDINGS, including two 190-lj.p. Pelton Wheels; 125-b.h.p. Tangye Gas Engine; Tangye Gas-producing Plant, with gasometer; 8-h.p. Oil Engine and 4-h.p. ditto, 18 in. Pelton wheel; pair of Horizontal Tandem Two-stage Air Com- pressors, with cylinders 8 in. and 15 in. diameter by 22 in. stroke, with direct coupled Compound Horizontal Engine, cylinders 8 in. and 15 in. diameter by 22in. stroke; Ingersoll Air Compressor, steam and air cylinders 10 in. diameter by 18 in. stroke; 30-h.p. Loco. Type Boiler; Cornish Boiler, for 1001b. pressure; 60ft. Steel Chimney; Egg-end Air Receiver; 50 Stamp Battery (1,0501b. heads), by Fraser & Chalmers Ltd., with ore feeders and storage bins; one 16in. by 10 in. and two 10 in. by 7in. Blake Stone-breakers: eleven Brittan Pans; Evans Sinking Pump, 7in. by 4in.; two Holmes 4 in. single-cylinder Winches ; Ventilating Fan, 14 in. outlet; eight Ingersoll Rock Drills, D.C. Dynamo, 110 volts, 41 amps.; Tangye Feed Pump; Aerial Ropeway, 1,150 yards long, capacity 25 tons per hour, by Ropeways Co. Ltd.; about 2,300 ft. Riveted Steel Flanged Water Pipes, 18 in., 16 in., and 14 in. diameter; 1,100 yards Loose Flange Steel Pipes, 6 in and 4 in ; 400 yards 4in. C.I. Flanged Pipes; 50 tons F.B. and Bridge Rails, 161b. and 141b. sections ; 11 Iron Ore Wagons, 24 in. gauge; contents of Smiths’ and Carpenters’ Shops; 4in. Pipe Screwing Machine; two Platform Weighing Machines : Bullion Balance; two Oertling Assay Balances; Milner’s Safe; Shafting, Pulleys and Belting. The Buildings are of excellent construction, with Pitch Pine Framing, covered with Galvanised Corrugated Sheets, and comprise Stamp Mill Building, 112ft. long, 36ft. wide, 36ft. to eaves; Brittan Pan Mill Building* 48ft. by 28ft. by 15ft. to eaves; Engine Houses, Stores, Matchboard-lined Stable, Drying Houses, &c. On view one week prior to sale. For further particulars and catalogues, apply to R. T. BARNES, Esq.*. Solicitor, The Temple, Dale-street; or to the AUCTIONEERS, 43, Castle- street, Liverpool. Telegrams—” Tenacity. Liverpool.” Telephone—3853 Bank. *«* For later Advertisements and Scale of Chargee see Page 472 (Leader Page). Gold Medals— Paris* 1878; Melbourne, 1881. Printed and Pu\bliahed by the Proprietors* Tbs Oollxrry Guardias Compamy Limited* 80 A 81, Furnival Street* Holborn, London* F.C. Friday, August 28, 1914.