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GRAN© DISPLAY 0? NEW GOODS. THOMPSON, SMITH, and BARKLEY Have much pleasure in 'reminding the inhabitants of Greymouth, Cobden, and , W W the public generally that they are now showing the most magnificent stock of Q H , New Goods that has ever been exhibited ' ij in this town, and at prices that must " command a speedy sale, as all the goods j. O» have been selected by one of the firm in the best Australian markets, and qq <J purchased wder most' favorable circumstances, . O m- — a We would direct special attention to our stock of Silks, Pancy Dresses, Silk and Cloth Jackets, Bonnets, Hats, Ribr bons, Flovers, Feathers, and Fancy H Trimmings, all of which are very beautir „ ful in style, this season, and cannot fail CC to please thp most fastidious, In our BOOT department will be m found an exceedingly complete assort? ment of Children's, Maids', Ladies', and Gentlemen's Boots, manufactured by 1— |l| the most celebrated makers in Great " Britain, and which we can most strongly H recommend for perfection in fit and M durability in wear, § Our HOUSE -FURNISHING department contains some beautiful iZ$ patterns in Carpetings and Hearthrugs, Floor Oilcloths, Cocoa Matting, f Door-mats, Table-covers, Table Damasks, Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, lopg and short Curtains, &c, &c, l Our CLOTHING department is also W O most replete with every novelty for hj,. -p Gentlemen's wear, and the stock which we are now showing will fully bear out Jj£ t £L| 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 t"" 1 O Goods obtainable in the Colonies, and j. selling the same at & MODERATE PRICES ! ! X} H ....... THOMPSON, SMITH, and BARKLEY. OS' A L E H. "VTOHTMORE'S, WATER AND CORDIAL MANUFACTORY, RICHMOND QUAY, BLOOD'S STOUT, HENNESSY'S BRANDY, RUM, Gltf, WHISKEY, PORT, SHERRY, AND CLARET WINES CONCENTRATED ESSENCE OF 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 MANUFACTURERS, AND BOTTLERS OF ENGLISH PORTER, GREYMOUTH.

AUSTRALASIAN INSURANCE COMPANY. 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. BOARD. QF 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. Jf. B. Motherwefl, Esqj, M.D, Actuary : G. E. Cowley, Esq. Geelong Board of Directors: Robert Bruce Ronald, Esq. Alexander Buchanan, Esq. Secretary 1 George Fraser, Esq. Fire risks taken at lowest current rates. Marine risks accepted at current rates, and losses made payable either at the head office Melbourne, or a$ any of the agencies of the company in Great Britain, India, or the colonies., at the option of the assured. life policies issued pn very favorable conditions. *.o extra charge to members of volunteer brigades. Very expended geographical limits allowed. Claims paid within pne calendar month after proof pf, death. Particular attention 19 directed to the fact $hat the funds belonging to the life branch are protected by special Act of Parliament against any claim arising out of the fire and marine branch ; a substantial guarantee is (bus 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 Governments of New South Wales, victoria, South Australia, New Zealand, &c, &c. The Proprietors of the Grey River Argcts 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 L 20 0; 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 ao 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 fiankwhichis 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, and 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 years 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 each Province on the business of Post Office Savings' Banks, and tbe replies sent are -free from jL urge or postage-