1252 THE COLLIER! GUARDIAN. December 11, 1914. MACHINERY. MACHINERY—continued. Situations Vacant & Wanted* Charge (which must be prepaid): One Penny per word; minimum, 2s. 6d. /T illott’s Improved “ Gillott and Copley” VA . Botan COAL-CUTTING MACHINES. See Illustrated Adver. tizement fortnightly. Sole Makers: JOHN GILLOTT * BOM, Barnsley. rphe Bute Works Supply Co. Ltd., Cardiff. JL Telegrams—•• Gething, Cardiff.” Telephone No. 2645 (4 lines). (Established 1888). WANTED. LOCOMOTIVES.—Two 2ft. 6 in. gauge, cylindersnot less than 9 in. Also one standard gauge, 4 wheels coupled, and one 6 wheels coupled Tank Loco.; the larger the cylinders the better. All must be in good working order and ready for immediate work. State present working pressure, where to be seen, and lowest cash price. FOR SALE. STEEL RAILS, with Accessories when required. RAILWAY WAGONS.—Specification ten-tonners for prompt delivery, for cash or redemption hire; all now in main line traffic. Also Wheels and Axles and Wagon Material, new and second-hand. EARTH WAGONS.—Contractors’ end and side tippers, wood or steel, any gauge. LOGOMOTIVES.—2 four wheels coupled, standard gauge, by Manning, Wardle & Co., in good order, at about half the price of new, cylinders 9 in. by 14 in., 1401b. pressure. Now at Cardiff. Further particulars on appli- cation. AT LIBERTY. AS SUPERINTENDENT OR FOREMAN. position Wanted by efficient Official; L thoroughly experienced in mechanical construction, draughting,, designing and erecting of mining plants. Marcus screens, wash plants, buildings, cost estimates, supervision of all kinds of engines, boilers, air machinery, &c., &c.; highest references.—Box 5872, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London. E.C. Tpor Sale, New Steel Lancashire Boilers, JL ready for immediate deliveryOther sizes in progress. 30 ft. long by 8 ft. diameter, for 100 lb. working pressure. 30 ft. „ 8ft. „ 160 lb. „ 30ft. „ 8ft. 6in., „ 1201b. „ •PURR, INMAN A CO. LTD., Calder Vale Boiler Works, Wakefield. WANTED IMMEDIATELY. "VATanted for a Colliery in the Malay ▼ V States, an ASSISTANT MANAGER who has worked his way up to the position of deputy; age not to exceed 35, and unmarried; mu-t possess a certificate under the Mines Act, preferably a first-class; must have had experience in working thick seams, have knowledge of combatting gob fires, and experience in handling pumps, while any D.U. electrical knowledge and experience in surface lay out would be of advantage; five years’ agree- ment, free passage out and home; salary £300—£400 per annum, with free furnished quarters; applicants must be able to produce certificates as to good character for steadiness, sobriety, and tactfulness in handling labour. —Apply by letter in the first instance, with references, to F. J. B. DYKES,- Chilworth, Surrey. "Dails. JLlj 250 tons of good Belayable 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 a OO4 Midland Works, Savile-street, Sheffield. "IVTew Steel Lancashire Boiler, 30 ft. by JL 1 8 ft., for 160 lb. pressure, complete with all mountings, fittings, &c., ready for immediate delivery; Specification and price on application. GEO. V. PEBBY, Gloucester Place, Swansea. 50 BOILERS IN STOCK. “THOMPSON” DISH-ENDED TYPE. 3 DISH END BOILERS, 30ft. by 9 ft. 3in., 160 w.p. 3 ditto ditto 30 ft. by 8 ft. 3 in., 160 w.p. 4 ditto ditto 30 ft. by 8 ft. 3 in., 100 w.p. 40 other sizes and pressures. JOHN THOMPSON, Wolverhampton, Eng. I/lectric Plant for Sale.—One 100-kw. BELLISS ELECTRIC GENERATING SET. 250-300 volts, in splendid order.—Particulars from BIDDEI* 4 00., 40, St. Enoch-square, Glasgow. anted, an Electrically-driven Air y V COMPRESSOR, suitable for driving longwall coal cutters.— Reply to Box 5871, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street, Holborn. London, E C. \X7 anted, Draughtsman (Improver),. ▼ V preferably with some experience in colliery machinery.—State experience and salary required, to Box 5873, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival street. Holborn, London, E.C. YX7"orking Colliery Electrician required V V for new Northumberland Colliery with modern electrical plant, including coal cutters.—Apply, stating age. experience, and salary required, and whether married or single, to Box 5875, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 ft 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. A Rickaby, Bloomfield Engine Works, •XJL’ Sunderland. Three-throw PUMPS, 4, 7, 8 rams. Comp. Vert. ENGINES, 5J—9J 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. T ocomotive Steam Cranes.—For imine- JLJ diate sale, one 4-ton, by Grafton, jib 32 ft. long; one 5-ton, by Stothert & Pitt, with two jibs 30 and 42 ft. long; both for 4ft. 8i in. gauge; cheap before removal. BIDDEL * CO., 40, St. Enoch-square, Glasgow. A t liberty. — Colliery Manager with J_jL highest references is looking for a firm needing an efficient official. —Box 5856, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 A 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London. E.C. Px/YfVkw. Generating Set, comprising V-/ Vertical Compound Triple Expansion Engine, direct coupled to Multipolar Generator, 500 volts, by British Westinghouse Co., new 1907; first-class condition throughout and immediate delivery can be given.— Apply, HABBY H. GABDAM & CO. LTD., Staines. ^7 PC (Y-kw. Turbo Alternator Set, Willans- | V-z Parsons, 440 volts, 3-phase, 25 periods, with Surface Condensing Plant, &c.; 100-kw. Generating Set, 200-250 volts; 200-h.p. Vertical Enclosed Beiliss ” High Speed Engine; Economic Boiler, by Paxman, 13 ft. by 8 ft., insure 1601b.; 60-h.p. Loco. Type, by McLaren, insure 1701b.; 250-h.p. Twin 1 Cylinder National Gas Engine; also 250-h.p. ditto, by Premier Co.; every description of high-class Plant for immediate delivery.—Apply, HARRY H. GABDAM A CO. LTD., Staines. Orattice Cloth. — Gentleman Wanted- 1 J with influence amongst colliery managers and proprietors, to sell BRATTICE CLOTH on good commission only.—Address,FAIBOLOUGN A SONS, Bank’lane, Clayton, near Manchester. I Beiliss Vertical Com- 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.—HABBY H. GABDAM CO. LTD., Staines EDUCATION. Dearn’s Vertical Triple Ram Pump, 12|, JL 17J, and 25in. cylinders, 3 rams each 14 in. diameter, suction Ilin., delivery 11 in., capacity 50,000 gallons per hour; can be seen erected as last working, and will be sold cheap to save removal. NEWSOMES LTD., Sowerby Bridge. 1M7 anted, Generating Set, direct coupled, ▼ V 100-kw., 500/550 volts, 6-phase preferred; also suitable Boiler, Switchboard, &c. GEO. V. PE BBY, Gloucester-place, Swansea. 1U A I ? All Fees postponable during ’ ▼ -La—1-1/• the War. Write for particulars. Lessons by post UNIVERSAL MINING SCHOOL, 50 R, Connaught road, Cardiff. Tpor Sale, large quantity of Tubes, from JL 2^ in. up to 4 in. diameter, to be sold cheap, for pit props; quantity for disposal anything up to 500 tons; please let us have your enquiries. We have also large quantities all sizes second-hand Tubes, both loose flange and screwed and socketed, for colliery purposes. — Apply, A. BYLAND, Cradley Heath. In ore, minerals, &c. ; these wagons are in excellent condition.— JOHN F. WAKE, Geneva Wagon and Engineering Works, Darlington. DISMANTLING SOUTH CAMBRIA COLLIERIES. I/or Sale, Compound Haulage Engines, JL by Worsley Mesnes Iron Works Co., Wigan, cylinders 22 in. and 30 in. by 3ft. 6 in. stroke, 7 ft. 6 in. drum, nearly new. Two Lancashire BOILERS, by Thompson, insured 1501b. pressure. Walker VENTILATING FAN and ENGINE. Bullivant HAULAGE and GRAVITY HAULAGE GEAR. HAULAGE ENGINES. COAL CUTTERS and DRILLS. TRAMS. RAILS, PIPES, &c., &c. Apply, DYMOND, South Cambria Colliery Offices, Pentyrch, near Cardiff. FINANCE. IJ nique opportunity for gentleman with V-J capital and colliery experience to join Board of Directors of sound , working small Colliery; about £2,000 required for further developments; money can be paid up over a oeriod; genuine investment.—Replies, giving ■ references only, replied to.—Box 5864, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 & 31, . Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. FOR SALE. 50 tons of New Perfect Steel Bridge Bails, 14 and 16 lb. per yard, 6 ft. lengths, punched for nails. 800 tons Belayable Steel B.H. Bails, 80/85 lb. per yard, with all accessories. 150 tons New Perfect Steel Flange Bails, 14, 16, 18, and ’ 201b. per yard, with Fishplates (delivery ex stock). 50 tons of capital second-hand Steel Bridge Bails, 1001b. per yard. 20,000 good second-hand Creosoted Bailway Sleepers, 9 ft. by 10 in. by 5 in.; also large quantity of ditto Crossing Timbers. 50 tons New Perfect Steel Flange Bails, 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 Bails, 14 lb. per yard, punched for nails. 12 capital second-hand Steel One-yard Side-tip Wagons, 24 in. gauge. Also several sets of Points and Crossings and Turntables to match. 80 tons splendid second-hand Steel Bridge Bails, 141b. per yard, 6 ft. lengths 90 tons good second-hand Steel Flange Bails, 56 lb. per yard. 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. /Colliery Proprietor having worked out V.7 seam desires opening; will entertain partnership, purchase existing mine or prove new mine: useful plant available; sound propositions only entertained —Box 5874, Colliery Guaraian Office, 30 & 31, Furnival-street,. Holborn, London, E.C. /4oal Expert requires Partner with Capital for the formation of a new association to advise and specialise amongst large consumers and corporations as to the best qualities for their use.—Box 5876, Colliery Guardian Office, 30 A 31, Furnival-street, Holborn, London, E.C. Tpor Sale, Engines, Compiund,40-N.H.P., JL self-contained, by Davey Paxman; ditto, Ruston Proctor, cross compound, by Robev, cylinders 13 and 21 by 30, rope wheel; immediate delivery.—A. UNDHBWOOD, 3, Queen-street, E.C. L^or Sale, 60-N.H.P. Loco. Boiler, by L. Paxman, insured 1401b. in M.S. users; also 4 Economic Boilers, 14 by 8, 180 steam ; Cochran, 17 ft. high, 8 ft. 6 in. diameter, 100 lb.—A. UNDERWOOD, 3, Queen-street, E.C. TENDERS. GRENVILLE UNITED MINES LTD. GRANVILLE HOUSE, ARUNDEL-ST., STRAND, LONDON, W.C. ^Penders are invited for the supply of JL 6,000 tons of large STEAM COAL, delivered 1,000 tons per month, of January, February, March, April, 1915, and the remaining 2,000 tons by June, 1915, at— 1. Camborne Station. 2. On Hayle Wharf. The Company does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Tenders to be sent to the SECBETA BY, at the above address, by 21st December, 1914. "Epor Sale, pair of 36 in. by 60 in. Winding JL ENGINES, with 18ft. parallel drum and post brakes, fitted with tail rods, balanced slide valves, Mellins’ steam reverser, Wilde & Petrie over- winder and steam brake; the cylinders, pistons and rods, drum, overwinder and steam brake are all practically new; Princeps’ metallic packing on rods; these engines can be seen working at Brodsworth Main Colliery, near Doncaster, during the next fortnight, and are being sold only because larger engine required ; price £500.—Apply, BBODSWOBTH MAIN COLLIERY CO. LTD., Doncaster. FOR SALE. 1WFAPS of tlxe British Coalfields. 1. Scotland. 2. North of England. 3. South Wales. 4. North Midlands. 5. South Midlands. Sheet, 4s. each; Mounted on Cloth on Rollers, or in Case. 6s. each.—THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN CO. LTD. 30 & 31 Furnival^treet, Holborn. London. E.C. KILLOCHAN COAL CO. LTD. (IN LIQUIDATION). T?or Sale as a going concern, those modern JL? and well equipped COLLIERIES of KILLOCHAN and MAXWELL, situated at Dailly, Ayrshire. The conditions of leases, particulars of equipment, plant, and any other particulars desired, may be obtained by principals from the Liquidator, Mr. Archibald Gourley, 19, Waterloo street, Glasgow, or from the sub- scribers, who will receive offers up till twelve o’clock on Tuesday, the 15th curt. The highest or any offer may not be accepted. 93, West Regent street, Glasgow, ROWLEY OBB A CO., 2nd December, 1914. Solicitors for the Liquidator. 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.” FOR SALE. QK/A-kw. Generating Set, Three-phase V-z Alternator, 500 volts, 50 periods, 375 revs. Two 166-kw. GENERATING SETS, Chree-crank Comp. Engines, Three- nhase Alternators, 550 volts, 40 cycles, 300 revs. 250-kw. GENERATING SET, Three-crank Compound Engines, 220-volt Generator, 380 revs. Hori. HAULING ENGINE, 10in. cylinders, 12 in. stroke, two drums2ft. diameter, 2 ft. 3 in. long. Self-contained Sandycroft HOISTING ENGINE, 7 in. cylinders, 12 in. stroke, drum 6 ft. diameter, 2 ft. wide. Ingersoll-Sergeant Steam-driven AIR COMPRESSOR, 14 in. steam cylinder, 16 in. air cylinder, 18 in. stroke, Capacity about 500 cubic feet of free air per minute. Motor-driven AIR COMPRESSOR, Riedler’s patent, capacity 750 ft. of free air, 1001b. pressure, 125-b.h.p. Motor, 220 volts. CATALOGUE of stock MACHINERY, 2-3,000 LOTS, free on application. Inspection invited. THOs- w. WARD LIMITED, ALBION WORKS. 1 Tel.—“ Forward, Sheffield.” SHEFFIELD. STANDING TIMBER. U’or Sale by Private Treaty on Trosley JL Towers Estates, Wrotham, Kent. Lot 1—48 Larch and other Conifers. Lot 2—16 Oak, 7 Beech. Lot 3—625 Larch. Lot 3a—550 Larch. Lot 4— 65 Larch. Lot 5— 60 Larch. Lot 6— 18 Beech. May be viewed on application to G. Underhill, Fairseat Farm, near Wrotham, Kent. Further particulars and forms of tender (which must be sent in by 23rd December) may be bad of Messrs. DANN & LUOAS, Land Agents, Dartford, Kent, and 23. Budge-row, < annon-street, E.C. Workmanship and Materials of the Highest Quality. Built t0 any Specification or Gauge. PECKETT & SONS LTD., ATLAS LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, BRISTOL. | *#* For later Advertisements and Scale of Charges, see Page 1224 (Leader Page). 46th Year of Publication. Only a, few copies left. THE COLLIERY MANAGER’S POCKET BOOK, ALMANAC AND DIARY FOR 1915. This work has now reached the 4 6th year of publication. Designed especially as a handy work of reference for the use of Colliery Managers and Officials, each successive issue is thoroughly revised in accordance with the most recent colliery practice. For several years the whole of the editions have been exhausted shortly after publication, and many have been unable to obtain copies. Orders should be sent at once to avoid disappointment. ---- FULL PARTICULARS OF CONTENTS ON APPLICATION. -------- CLOTH - 2s. ROAN, gilt edges - 3s. CALF, gilt edges - 4s. 6d. Postage 3d. extra per single copy. LONDON 3 THE COLLIERY GUARDIAN COMPANY LTD., 30 Ac 31, Furnival Street, Holborn, EZ.C. Printed and Published by the Proprietors, The Colliery Guardian Company Limited, 30 & 31, Furnival Street, Holborn, London, E.C. Friday, December 11, 1914.