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POSITIONS VACANT (Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons.) Wanted for a mill on the Ivory Coast of Africa an experienced amalgamator and millman. Salary, $160 to $200 per month. No. 18. ENGINEERS AVAILABLE (Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons.) Chemist-metallurgist of broad technical training, university graduate, with experience in chemical and metallurgical research work, desires position, preferably in the East. Has successful past that stands investigation. No. 73. Member, mining and metallurgical engineer; thorough technical training, Ph.D., Columbia University, aged 39, married, with-an-extensive experience in smelting, mining, and economic geological work in U. S., Mexico, and South America, desires position as assistant to the Manager or Superintendent, or as a director of experimental and research work, with a reliable mining or metallurgical company. The West, Mexico, or South America preferred. No. 98.

Jan 6, 1914

(Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons introduced by members) Member, aged 32. Fifteen years' experience in the mining, quarrying, and manufacture of gypsum and gypsum products, as purchasing agent, designer, operating manager and managing executive. Thoroughly familiar with the business in all branches, especially the organization of efficient producing forces and machinery and the value of cost and their application to manufacturing. Desires responsible position with a financially reliable concern in the same or similar business in which an interest may be obtained at a later date. Now doing consulting work, but free for appointments after April 1. New York or Philadelphia. No. 345. Member, technical graduate. Unmarried. Aged 32. Seven and one half years' experience in mining, timbering, and mine sampling. At present, and for past two and a half years, mine sampler for well known and highly successful mining company. Desire change. Go anywhere. Prefer assisting Mining Engineer. No. 346. Member, 40 years old. 18 years' experience in examinations and operation in the United States, Mexico and South America. Especially successful with poor class of labor. Open for engagement in any part of the world, in technical, administrative or consulting work. No. 347. Member, technical graduate. Sixteen years' experience as engineer, superintendent, and manager in metal mines. Exploratory . work, developing and equipping new properties. Operation of large mines, and various systems of mining. Low costs. Specialized in iron and copper mining, but have had some experience in zinc, lead and pyrite mining. No; 348.

Jan 4, 1917

ENGINEERS AVAILABLE. (Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons.) Member, graduate of College of Mines of University of California, with 12 years' operating experience in mining and milling in California, Canada, and Mexico, is open for engagement. Speaks Spanish fluently. No. 17. Mining engineer and metallurgist open for engagement Jan. 1 as superintendent of mines or constructing engineer. Technically educated, with 14 years' experience in United States and Latin America in concentration, amalgamation, cyaniding, constructing. At present building large modern .all-sliming cyanide mill in Central America. No. 18. Member, mining and metallurgical engineer, is open to engagement. Specialty, the treatment of copper ores. Nine years' experience in the operation and also in the design and erection of copper smelteries. Four years true pyrite smelting. Able to organize the administration, accounting, etc., of a large plant. Speaks a fair amount of Spanish, Russian, German, and French. Qualified to take charge of a large smeltery, or to act as assistant to manager of a combined mining and smelting concern. No. 19. Member, technical graduate, 33 years old, 11 years' experience as chemist, metallurgist, and superintendent of lixiviation plant and in charge of construction of cyanide mill, is open for engagement. Speaks Spanish. No. 21. Member, lately with the Bishop Creek Milling Co., California, is now open for engagement as mine superintendent or superintendent of construction of mine and mill structures. No. 25.

Jan 12, 1913

(Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute of members or other persons introduced by members) Young mining engineer, and geologist, member, technical, graduate with four years' varied mining experience in the West and Southwest as miner, surveyor and engineer. Past 18 months, work in mine geology, mapping and examinations. Would prefer assisting consulting engineer or work with exploration company in foreign service. Unmarried. Age, 28. No. 331. Member; aged 35, married, with 10 years' experience in the Southwest, thoroughly competent to take full charge of mining and milling operations. Particularly fitted to handle either gold or tungsten producers. At liberty February 1. Will go anywhere. No. 340. A member wants a roving commission to examine old mines of the Mother Lode in. California, especially those which can be bought for their taxes. Some of these mines are reported to contain large quantities of low-grade ores which can now be treated at a profit. No. 341.

Jan 2, 1917

(Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons. ) Position in sales department is open for a mining engineer with experience in mine ventilation and possessing some knowledge of fan design; one competent to lay out ventilating systems to meet various conditions. No. 2. A large company manufacturing mining machinery has an opening in one of its Western agencies for a young mechanical engineer who has had some experience in designing along general machine shop lines, and who is familiar with cost systems. No. 3. A large university desires to secure a prominent metallurgist for a vacant professorship in metallurgy. No. 4. Opening at a mine in New Jersey for a technical graduate to begin work as chairman on the surveying squad. Salary $50 per month to start. No. 5.

Jan 11, 1913

(Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons.) The position of converter blower at a side-blow Bessemer steel casting plant is vacant. The State Legislature of Utah has provided for the establishment of a metallurgical research department at the State School of Mines, Salt Lake City. Applications will be received for, the position of head of this laboratory, and further details may be obtained by applying to Prof. Joseph F. Merrill, Director, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. An engineering company owning patents for improvements in steel manufacture which have been adopted at many works in America, desires. to secure the services of a technical iron and steel metallurgist as assistant to its chief metallurgical engineer.

Jan 6, 1913

(Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons. ) Position of laboratory assistant in metallurgy, pyrometry, and physical testing is vacant. Salary $80 to $100 to start. Knowledge of metallography desirable. Opening for a mine superintendent familiar with stoking methods on narrow gold quartz veins; also for a. superintendent of a 50-ton fine-grind-in, cyanide mill. College man under 40 preferred. Position in sales department is open for a mining engineer, with experience in mine ventilation and possessing some knowledge of fan design; one competent to lay out ventilating systems to meet various conditions.

Jan 10, 1913

(Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons introduced by members) Member, Graduate Colorado School of Mines. Four years' experience in West and Northwest. Two years with American Smelting and Refining Co. Wishes to join field party on geological work, mining or areal, where opportunity will be given to be of direct assistance to chief of party in solution of field problems. Age, 26. Unmarried. At liberty June 1. No. 342. Member, technical graduate, aged 30, with' 7 years' experience in concentrating and mining, desires a position of authority with reliable company. At present employed. No. 343. Member. Ambitious, energetic, tactful engineer, college graduate, married, aged 30, desires location with a large coal mining organization. Seven years with present employers -n middle west; has had broad experience in the past eight years on examination, development and construction; successful record in handling men. Position must carry responsible work and a future. Will go anywhere for proper opportunity. Exceptional references as to reliability, character and capacity for work. No. 344.

Jan 3, 1917

(Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons introduced by members.) Member, also Assoc. Mem. Am. Soc. of C. E.; excellent technical education, and best of references covering 12 years in responsible charge of work; experienced in surveys, construction, prospecting, mine

Jan 12, 1917

POSITIONS VACANT (Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons.) Position open as assistant superintendent at a steel plant. Practical experience in the manufacture of crucible and open-hearth steel and heat treatment of steel and alloy steels required. This position offers an excellent future. No. 9. A company in Virginia desires a man with experience in Western mines to act as superintendent of its pyrite mine. No. 15. Position open as instructor at a University in Middle West to teach the mechanical side of mining, such as hoisting, haulage, drilling, and mine surveying. Salary, $1,500 to $1,800. No. 16. Experienced amalgamator wanted at a mill in Ivory Coast, Africa. An American speaking French preferred. No. 18.

Jan 5, 1914

POSITIONS VACANT (Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons.) Opening for man as head of laboratory of large brass manufacturing plant in Ohio; must also be competent to manage foundry making brass castings, following practice of malleable iron castings and insulating materials. Good opportunity for right man. No. 36. Professorship in Mining at a Western university; requires man competent to give instruction in ore dressing, in metal and coal mining, and in zinc smelting, and capable of gaining confidence of mining interests. Salary $2,200 to $3,000. No. 37. ENGINEERS AVAILABLE (Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of - the Institute by members or other persons introduced by members.) Member, graduate engineer, aged 44, with over 20 years' experience in connection with large coal and coke operations in different parts of the country, desires position as general superintendent of large coal company, or will take an interest with the management in a smaller company. No. 206.

Jan 6, 1915

(Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons.) Mine and mill accountant for Mexico. Knowledge of Spanish desirable. Salary $150 to $200 gold per month with living quarters. No. 60. Master mechanic familiar with mine and cyanide plant machinery for Mexico; $200 gold per month and living quarters. No. 61. Electro-metallurgist for production of ferro-alloys, salary $200 to $400 depending on experience. No. 62. Man familiar with ferro-tungsten products of electric furnaces to draw up specifications for machine tools, to watch these tools in service and revise specifications accordingly. Salary $150 to $200 per month. No. 63. Engineers under 35 years of age for placer mining work in Belgian Congo; $1,500 to $1,700 plus traveling and living expenses, two years' contract. No. 67.

Jan 2, 1916

ENGINEERS AVAILABLE (Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons introduced by members.) Member, technical graduate, aged 36. Experienced copper metallurgist and mining geologist. Familiar also, through 15 years' broad practical experience, with mining, cyanidation, concentration (including oil flotation), metallurgical accounting, and mine and plant management. Best references. No. 237. Member, graduate engineer with 10 years' experience in malleable, gray -Iron, and steel, as chemist., metallographist, and metallurgist. Researches and investigations by laboratory methods and under works conditions. No objection to some routine. No. 243. Member, technical graduate, broad experience in coal, oil, and clay. Will go anywhere as mining geologist after Sept. 1, 1915. No. 244. Member, technical graduate, aged 30, married, with over 10 years' experience as chemist, engineer on construction, superintendent and general superintendent of bituminous coal and coke plants. SpeaksSpanish. References. No. 245. Member, open for engagement as mine safety inspector or as superintendent of bituminous coal mine. No. 246. Member, graduate mining engineer, with five years' experience in coal mining as mining engineer, construction engineer, pit boss, and superintendent, open for engagement. Best references. No. 247.

Jan 9, 1915

POSITIONS VACANT (Under this heading will he published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons.) In the course of the next few months, a mechanical engineer, who has specialized in the design and erection of copper-smelting plants, including steel work, power equipment, etc., may be required by a company operating abroad. Man speaking German preferred. No. 23. ENGINEERS AVAILABLE (Under this heading will he published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons introduced by members.) Member, 31 years of age, married, graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, desires position with malleable iron or steel firm. Nine years' experience as chemist and metallurgist in malleable, gray iron, and steel. No. 123. Member, metallurgist, desires position with company making steel, castings, or tool steel. Has had six years' experience with the electric furnace, making steel castings and tool steel, also heat treatment of same. No. 124.

Jan 9, 1914

ENGINEERS AVAILABLE (Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons introduced by members.) A member of the Institute who has had many years' experience in office management for prominent mining engineering and metallurgical companies, and who is now located in the West, would like to secure an executive position with a firm or company engaged in mining or metallurgy, located in the East, and preferably in New York. No. 139. Member, aged 36, married, graduate mining engineer, 14 years' active experience as engineer, superintendent, and manager of large coal-mining operations. Wide experience in development and operation of

Jan 10, 1914

POSITIONS VACANT A steel manufacturing company is desirous of securing an assistant superintendent for its plant. Experience in open-hearth plants and in rolling mills particularly desirable. No. 112. Opening as assistant superintendent of a non-ferrous smelting plant. Man with metallurgical experience preferred but chief essential is ability to handle men. No. 114. ENGINEERS AVAILABLE (Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons introduced by members.) Member, aged 41, mining engineer, manager or general superintendent, 20 years' experience, 10 years in Mexico, 5 years Western States, 5 years abroad. Guarantee results, fluent. Spanish, excellent references. New York interview. No. 282. Member, technical mining graduate, 10 years' experience, especially in design, erection, construction and purchase of power and mining equipment and supplies, desires position in purchasing department. Married, aged 32, employed at present, references furnished. No. 295.

Jan 7, 1916

POSITIONS VACANT (Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons.) Junior and assistant engineers at $100 to $125 per month; assistant foremen and underground shift bosses at $150 per month; wanted for a large copper company in the West. Good opportunity for advancement. No. 77. ENGINEERS AVAILABLE (Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons introduced by members.) Member, graduate engineer, aged 44, with over 22 years' experience in connection with the development of large coal and coke properties in different parts of the country, desires position as general manager or general superintendent of large bituminous coal producer, or will take an interest and the management of a smaller operation. No. 258.

Jan 4, 1916

ENGINEERS AVAILABLE (Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons introduced by members.) Technical graduate, aged-31, with experience as surveyor, chemist with a sulphur company, practical miner, and as chief engineer of an iron mining company, desires a position as mining engineer or superintendent. Speaks French and German. No. 165. Member, aged 31, married, graduate Yale and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, six years' experience in coal and iron mining, from engineer to general superintendent, desires position with large coal or iron company. Will go anywhere. References. . No. 167. Member, technical graduate, with experience as machinist, chemist, construction engineer, and manager-of mines in the United States and Mexico, desires position .as mine superintendent or manager. Speaks Spanish. No. 168. Member, technical graduate, aged 26, with experience as engineer, mine foreman, assistant superintendent for a pyrite mining company. Experience includes diamond drilling, shaft sinking, underground work, milling of pyrites, and mine accounting. No. 169.

Jan 12, 1914

ENGINEERS AVAILABLE (Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons.) Member, aged 25, recent graduate, with some experience in laboratory of steel plant, desires position as metallurgist or assistant in copper, aluminum, or steel works. No. 118. Member, aged 52, technical graduate, with 20 years' experience as engineer with coal-mining companies, desires position as engineer or superintendent of coal mine. No. 119. Member, aged 39, technical graduate, with extended experience in surveying, assaying, milling, and copper smelting, desires position along cyaniding, concentration, or copper-smelting lines. No. 120. Member, aged, 38, technical graduate, with several years' experience in research work, in mine operation and as professor of mining engineering, is desirous of engagement in planning concentration and metallurgy of odd and difficult ores. No. 121. Member, aged 32, graduate M. I. T. in mining and metallurgy, at present and for last five years superintendent of Western lead smeltery, will consider engagement with solid company, if opening promises advancement. Specialty, smelting of lead ores, high in lead and zinc content. Ten years' experience in the operation, design, and erection of a large lead plant. Now desirous of bettering position.. No. 122.

Jan 8, 1914

POSITIONS VACANT (Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons.) Advertising Manager for Machinery Manufacturing Company. Must have technical training. No. 94. ENGINEERS AVAILABLE (Under this heading will be published notes sent to the Secretary of the Institute by members or other persons introduced by members.) Member, technical graduate in Mining, Chemistry and Metallurgy, Post-graduate, Royal School of Mines, Freiberg, Saxony, Germany and Columbia School of Mines. Aged 37, 14 years' experience in teaching mining metallurgy, chemistry and assaying. Available now. Willing to go anywhere. No. 278. Member, aged 33, mining engineer, 88 years' experience, desires position as mine safety and efficiency engineer with coal company. Best of references on request. No. 290.

Jan 5, 1916