W. J. Edwards (Manchester)

1877 'MAIN LEATHER DRIVING BELTS (Sampson & Co.'s Patent). The Belts are made from best English leather; any width, length, or strength required, without cross joints, and of even thickness throughout. For prices and information, apply to W. J. EDWARDS, Sole Agent, 20, Market-place, Manchester.'

1877 'LARGE LEATHER BELTS.- Mr. W. J. Edwards, of Manchester, has, we are informed, just received orders for belting on Sampson and Co.'s patent plan, which it is believed will be the largest hitherto made. Amongst these are belts 63 in. wide, double, by 207ft. long ; 62 in. wide, double, by 159 ft. long ; and 53 in. wide, double, by 181 ft. long. These belts are for the important cotton spinning and weaving establishment of Messrs. Parmentier, Van Hoegaerden and Co., and the flax spinning mills of the Societe la Lieve, of Ghent, Belgium, for each of which firms the well-known Corliss engine builder, P. Van Den Kerchove, of the same town, is at present building engines of 1000 indicated horse power each.'

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