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Grey River Argus, Volume VII, Issue 478, 6 February 1869, Page 4

Gil AN I) DISPLAY/ V-* NEW GO OD S. * ■ THOMPSON, SMITH, and B ARMEY ' - • • • ...■•• H £h ■ Have much pleasure in reminding the / inhabitants of Greymouth, Cobden, and M/ ■ W the public. generally; that they are: now / showing the most magnificent stock of - V " New Goods that has ever been exhibited ij in this town, and at prices that must ■/ f^> I " command a speedy sale, as all the goods. Qj» have been selected by one of the firm " in the best Australian markets, y and qq purchased under most favorable circumstances. x O W : : /■ * ,"WY would direct special attention to our st»ck of Silks, Fancy Dresses, Silk and Cloth Jackets, Bonnets, Hats, Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, and Fancy P Trimmings, all of which are very beauti- . ful in style, this season, and cannot fail . ID. *** to please the most fastidious. ._, </ — * In our BOOT department will be M found an exceedingly complete assortx ment of Children's, Maids', Ladies', and l "3 Gentleman's Boots, manufactured by l_. p[j the niost celebrated makers in Great " ..■• / Britain;, and which we can most strongly y y EH recommend for perfection in fit and M durability in wear. % Our HOUSE _ FURNISHING ' department contains some beautiful patterns in Carpetings and Hearthrugs, Floor Oilcloths, Cocoa Matting, U Door-mats, Table-covers, Table Damasks, Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, long and *> short Curtains, &c, &c. £< • . .. ." " , . M Our CLpTHING department Js also w O most replete with every novelty for h^ ' *r\ Gentlemen's wear, and the stock which * • • 4 we are now showing will fully bear out t-^j P^ the high character which we have already attained in this particular p^ J^ branch of our business, namely, of keeping, the best class of Colonial-made f 1 O Goods obtainable in the Colonies, and M selling the same at MODERATE PRICES ! ! «3 H ... ■ ■ ■ THOMPSON, SMITH, and BARKLEY. _____ ____ __ _____ L E ~ CRATED WATER AND CORDIAL MANUFACTORY, RICHMOND QUAY, ■'-■'-•- BLOOD'S STOUT, HENNESSY'S BRANDY, RUM, GIN, WHISKEY, PORT, SHERRY, AND CLARET WINES '„. CONCENTRATED ESSENCE OP MALT VINEGAR, &c. STRIKE AND BLACKMORE, "(Late.by special appointment to hiß Excellency Sir Geo. Grey, X.C.8.) IMPORTERS, ALE AND PORTER BREWERS, CORDIAL MANUFACTURERS, AND BOTTLERS OF ENGLISH PORTER, GEEYMOUTH.

'A: USTRALASIAN INSURANCE COM- **':• PANY. FIRE, LIFE, and MARINE. Established, 1857. Subscribed capital £500,000. Paid-up Capital : Fire and Marine, £100,000. Life, £25,000. Reserved Fund, £70,000. BOAJRD OF DIRECTORS : Chairman, Hon. Alexander Fraser, M.L.C. Vice-Chairman, James Graham, Esq.' Edward Cohen, Esq, M.L.A. Ho<n. W. J. T. Clarke, M.L.C. E, P. S. Sturt, Esq. P.M. Joseph Griffiths, Esq. Marine Surveyor : Captain W. G. Grave. Medical Officers : W. H. Campbell, Esq, F.R.C.S.E. J. B. Motherwell, Esq, M.D. Actuary : . G. E. Cow'ey, Esq. G.eelong Board of Directors : ' Robert Bruce Ronald, Esq. Alexander Buchanan, Esq. Secretary : George Fraser, Esq. Fire risks taken at lowest current rates. Marine.rißks accepted at current rates, and losses made payable either at the head office Melbourne, or at any of the agencies of the company in Great Britain, India, or the colonies, at the option of the assured. Life policies issued on very, favorable conditions. J.'o- extra charge to. members of volunteer brigades. Very, extended geographical limits allowed. Claims paid within one calendar month after proof of death. Particular attention is directed to'the*fact that the funds belonging to the life branch are protected by special Act of Parliament against any claim arising out of the fire arid marine branch ; a substantial guarantee is thus afforded to policy holders. 1 E. L. MONTEFIORE, Secretary,

MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN Unclaimed Mo;ney Restoked, &c. HOGAN S Australian, European, and American General Agency Office and Universal News Room, under the patronage of the Governments of New South Wales/Victoria, South Australia, New Zealand, &c, &c. The Proprietors of the Gbey River Akgus are hereby appointed my authorised agents. Enquiries for Missing Friends, or other information sought through the advertising columns of this Journal, will have immediate attention. Agents are appointed in the principal towns in the world, and newspapers published by them are regularly filed, and open for the free inspection of the public. Address: Portland, Victoria, Australia. JAMES HOGAN, Sole Proprietor. POST OFFICE SAVINGS' BANKS. 1. Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum is given on sums less than L2OO ; at the riite of 4 per cent, per annum on sums over L 20 0; and in the same proportion for any shorter time on every complete LI deposited, provided that no interest be allowed on more than LSCO. 2. Depositors in the Post Office Savings' Banks have direct Government security for the prompt repayment of their money. 3. A depositor in any one of the Post Office Banks can continue his deposits at any other of such Banks, and can. withdraw his money at that Post Office Bankwhichis most convenient to him. 4. The strictest secrecy is observed with respect' to the names of depositors in Post Office Banks, and the amounts of their de posits, .5; Married women' may deposit money in the Post Office Savings' Bank; arid money so deposited will be repaid to the depositor, unless her husband gives notice, in writing, of marriage, and claims payment of the deposits. . 6. Money may be deposited by or on behalf of minors. . Depositors over seven yeirs of .age are treated; as persons, of full age, but minors under seven years of ' age cannot withdraw their deposits until they have reached the age of seven. • 7. Applications, to the Chief Office" in edch Province on the business of Post Office Savingß* Banks, and the replies sent thereto, are free from jharge or postage-