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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

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the cages; and he shall see that the coals or materials do not
project over the cage.
53. The onsetter shall see that the water-sump is never un-
covered when any person is ascending or descending the shaft.
54. The banksman shall keep the cages and pit-top clear.
55. The banksman and onsetter shall alone give the signals
for moving the cages, which are as follow:-
When the cage is to be raised from the pit-
bottom, the bell is to be struck
... Once.
When men are about to ascend
... Three times.
When the banksman shall answer before men
get on to the cage
... Once.
When men are about to descend, the banks-
man shall signal
... Three times.
Which the onsetter shall answer by signalling
... Once.
When men are ready-the signal to go on
... Once.
To stop the cage
... Once.
To lower down the cage
... Twice.
To raise up after being stopped
... Four times.
56. The banksman and onsetter shall not allow any person to
ride on the cage without the cover, unless by special permission.
The following special rules shall be in force at any mine
where steam-engines are used :-
Enginewright.
57. The enginewright or some competent person shall daily
inspect the engines, boilers, steam-gauges, water-gauges, feed-
pumps, safety-valves, indicators, brakes, drums, ropes, chains,
cages, and all other machinery used for the purpose of raising
men or materials from the mine, and shall cause the same to be
in a state of efficient repair.
58. The enginewright or some competent person appointed
must daily examine the state of the shaft by which persons
ascend or descend, and the guides and conductors therein.
59. The enginewright shall see that the walling and timbering
of the pumping shaft and the pumping apparatus are frequently
examined. The fixed and suspended stages, cradles, land-loops,
ropes, chains, gin, and capstan shall be examined before being
used.
60. The enginewright shall see that competent persons, of not
less than eighteen years of age, are employed for working the
machinery used in lowering and raising persons employed in
the mine.
61. The enginewright shall see that the bells and signals re-
quired by this Act are fixed and maintained in working order,
and that the engineman understands the code of signals.
62. The enginewright shall see that every cage used for the
purpose of raising and lowering persons in the shaft shall have
a proper covering overhead.
63. The enginewright shall see that all ropes are carefully
attached to the drum, and when the cage is at the pit-bottom
there must not be less than two rounds of rope on the drum.
When a winding shaft rope requires "capping" or
"splicing" it shall be done under the direction of the engine-
wright or a competent person appointed by the manager.
65. The enginewright shall report any breakage or derange-
ment of machinery to the manager or engineer.
66. The enginewright or some competent person shall see
that each boiler is laid off and cleaned when required. He
shall make a careful examination of the same and all its
connections, and not allow it to work unless in good working
order.
67. The enginewright or some competent person shall see
that all the signals are fixed that are required by the Act.
68. The enginewright shall see that every fly-wheel, and all
exposed and dangerous parts of the machinery, shall be securely
fenced.
Enginemen and Stokers.
69. Each engineman shall, every morning before commencing
work, examine his engine and all the machinery connected
therewith, and immediately report any defect to the manager
or enginewright.
70. The engineman must run the ropes and loaded cages
slowly up and down the pit before any person ascends or
descends.
71. No one shall interfere with the engine except the
engineman. He shall at all times gently lift the cage from the
pit-bottom, and carefully drive the engine, and not leave the
handle whilst persons are in the shaft, and shall not allow any
person to remain in the engine-house. He shall pay particular
attention to the indicators and signals, and shall stop the engine
if any defect is perceived.
72. The engineman shall not leave his work whilst any person
is underground, except when he is relieved by the engineman
coming on the next shift; and, in case of sickness or lawful
absence, he must give early and sufficient notice to the engine-
wright, so that a substitute may be provided.
73. The engineman shall make himself thoroughly acquainted
and act in accordance with the signals laid down in these
rules.
74. When work is suspended the engineman shall leave the
cages in such a position that they do not impede the ventilation,
and so as not to leave the pit-top unfenced.
75. Whilst any person is in the shaft the engineman shall
drive the engine at a reduced speed.
76. The engineman or stoker shall, from time to time during
the day, examine the fittings of the boilers, and at once report
any defects to the manager or enginewright. The stoker shall
from time to time examine the floats, safety-valves, and steam-
gauges, so as to ascertain the level of the water and pressure of
the steam.
The following special rules shall be in force at any mine
where any incline or engine-plane is in use :-
Brakesmen on Incline and Engine-Planes.
77. The brakesmen shall, during work, see that the machinery,
ropes, signals, &c., are in proper working order; and, if he
perceive anything wrong, at once report the same to the under-
viewer or his deputy. He must be cautious in conducting the
wagons, and see that they are securely coupled. He shall pay
attention to giving and receiving the necessary signals. No
person shall be allowed to ride on either the inclines or engine-
planes without the consent of the manager.
78. The underviewer or his deputy shall see that proper
stops and blocks are fixed at the top of each incline.

Application for Patent.

Patent Office,
Wellington, 14th February, 1883.
PATENT for an Invention for the purpose of Destroying and
Exterminating Rabbits, to be known as "Stenhouse and
Smith's Gaseous Self-acting Vermin and Rabbit Exterminator."
GEORGE SETON STENHOUSE, of Blenheim, New Zealand, Com-
mission Agent, and JOHN SMITH, of Blenheim aforesaid, Tin-
smith, have deposited at this office a specification of the said
invention; and I have appointed Friday, the 20th day of July
next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at this office, to hear the
said application and all objections thereto; and I require all
persons having an interest in opposing the grant of such Letters
Patent to leave, on or before the 5th day of July next, at this
office, particulars in writing of their objections to the said
application, otherwise they will be precluded from urging the
same.
No. 775.
C. J. A. HASELDEN,
Patent Officer.

In the matter of the Will of Thomas Aiton, late of Inver-
cargill, deceased.

Public Trust Office,
Wellington, 14th February, 1883.
IT is hereby notified that the above will has been finally
accepted, in accordance with the provisions of "The Public
Trust Office Act, 1872," and that the Public Trustee is the
Executor appointed under the said will.
R. C. HAMERTON,
Public Trustee.

In the matter of the Will of Albert Prince, late of New
Plymouth, deceased.

Public Trust Office,
Wellington, 14th February, 1883.
IT is hereby notified that the above Will has been finally
accepted, in accordance with the provisions of "The Public
Trust Office Act, 1872," and that the Public Trustee is the
Executor appointed under the said will.
R. C. HAMERTON,
Public Trustee.

Nelson Savings Bank Accounts for the Year 1882.
STATEMENT of the Accounts of the Nelson Savings Bank
for the year ending the 31st December, 1882:---
1882.
DR.
£ s. d.
Jan. 1. To Cash balance from 1881
2,657 19 8
Dec. 31. Amount deposited during year
9,244 4 10
Interest paid during year £48 3 8
Interest added at end of year 875 5 4
Interest received on mortgages, &c.
923 9 0
Received for rent of offices
1,428 11 6
Mortgages repaid
80 0 0
Fixed deposits matured
1,680 0 0
4,500 0 0
£20,514 5 0