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Grey River Argus, Volume VII, Issue 484, 20 February 1869, Page 4

GKAND DISPLAY ! OF NEW G- O.;Of) S, THOMPSON, SMITH, and BARKLEY £h Have much pleasure in remindipg the inhabitants of Greymouth, Cobden, and £} fs] the public generally that they are now ; showing the most magnificent stock of O " New Goods that has ever been exhibited „ yj in this town, and at prices that must " command a speedy sale, as all the goods .. O* have been selected by one of the firm in the best Australian markets, and 02 purchased under most favorable circumstances. Q We would direct special attention to our stock of Silks, Fancy Dresses, Silk v and Cloth Jackets, bonnets, Hats, Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, aud Fancy H Trimmings, all of which are very beauti- . ful in style, season, and cannot fail CQ to please the most fastidious. ,_, In our BOOT department will be found an exceedingly complete assortment of Children's, Maids', Ladies', and Gentlemen's Boots, manufactured by i_. jlj the most celebrated makers in Great " Britain, and which we can most strongly H recommend for perfection in fit and durability in wear. J> S Our HOUSE -FURNISHING department contains some beautiful !2$ patterns in Carpetings and Hearthrugs, Floor Oilcloths, Cocoa Matting, W Door-mats, Table-covers, Table Damasks, Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, long and n short Curtains, &c, &c, >2 . Our CLOTHING department is also O most replete with every novelty- for jp Gentlemen's wear, and the stock which we are now showing will fully bear out hj fL| the high character which we have already attained in this particular £rj j^ branch of our business, namely, of keeping the best class of Colonial-made £"* O Goods obtainable in the Colonies, and j. selling the same at MODERATE PRICES ! ! *! THOMPSON, SMITH, and BARKLEY. O N~ ~S A IT E H. WHITMORE'S, 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 his Excellency Sir Geo. Grey, X.C.8.) IMPORTERS, ALE AND PORTER BREWERS, CORDIAL MANUFACTUREES, AND BOTTLERS OF ENGLISH PORTER, GEEIMOUTH.

\ USTRALASIAN INSURANCE COMA PANY. FIRE, LIFE, and MARINE. Established, 1857. Subscribed capita], £500,000. Paidrup Capital : Fire and Marine, £100,000. Life, £25,000. Reserved Fund, £70,000. BOARD OF DIRECTORS : Chairman, Hon. Alexander Fraser, M.L.C. Vice-Chairman, James Graham, Esq. Edward Cohen, Esq, M.L.A. Hon. 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. Cowley, Esq. Geelong Board of Directors : Robert Bruce Ronald, Esq. Alexander Buchanan, Esq. Secretary : George Fraser, Esq. Fire risks taken at lowest current rates. Marine risks accepted at current rates, and Josses made payable either at the head office Melbourne, or at any of the agencies of the pompany in Great Britain, India, or the colonies, at the option of the assured. life policies issued on very favorable con> ditions. Ko 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 fu-e protected by special Act of Parliament against any claim arising out of the fire and marine branch ; a substantial guarantee is ihus afforded to policy holders. E, L. MONTEFIORE, Secretary.

MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN Unclaimed Money Restored, &c. HOGAN S Australian, European, and American General Agency Office and Universal News Room, under the patronage of the Governnnnts of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, New Zealand, &c, &c. The Proprietors of the Grey River Argus 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 rate 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 oh 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 5 the Post Office Savings' Bank, and money so deposited will be repaid to the depositor, . unless her husband gives notice,- in writing, : of marriage, and claims payment of the de- . posits. i 6. Money may be deposited by or on behalf of minors. Depositors over seven years > of age are treated as persons of full age, but . minors under seven yeurs of age cannot > withdraw their deposits until they have . reached the age of seven. ' 7. Applications to the Chief Office in each Province on the business of Post Office Savings' Banks, and the replies sent thereto, are free from .harge or postage-