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DO name it in Gath, and please to mention it in the streets of Askelon. F.E. WATERS, , , Spirited Hotei.-keepbr, . Greymouth, , New Zealand. Little did I think when penning the advertisements which I addressed to the Gentle Public some months situ ci that I was speaking to millions cf people, 'instead of thousands ; but sach was the case. I then alluded to the power which the Press possessed to advance the : interests of individuals, — and to prove my, argument, cited . instances of firms that bad 'amassed fortunes through their liberality in. advertising -and 'as a more direct proof of the correctness of my remarks, I have lately received a copy of a London publication, named the Printers 1 Register,, which was ad tressed to me (through the editor having read my 1 icubrations) as the "Spirited HoUWxepet of Gfreymouth." 1 I assure you I am not a little vain when I reflect that my advertise*nents have been noticed by the London Press, tut how much more wul my vanity be tickled if I can (still through the instrumentality of the Press) induce you, citizens of Greymouth and he mobile public, to notice me, ay ! notice I me in a tangible manner, namely, by giving me your custom. I am always eager to deserve it ; my stock is not a large one, but it has been carefully selected and well bought, hence my ability to compete with rival houses —and as for the hotel department, stranger patrons will imagine from the promptitude and style with which their wants are attended to ;that; they are in. the Palais Koyai c?iez lea Trm Freres Provenceauz, instead of being with .-.•: .;■ ■ ■.•• ....■' ■'■■ '■•' - : ■ ' '■■ ;: Your obedient servant, F; B; WATE RS , . r Spirited Hotel-keeper, Greymottthi (Late Joseph Kilgour.) Cl C, D U PR E , "WiASCHMAKER AND 3 EWELLER, : ' Mawhera Quay, $reymouith. - XS^toWAfid 1865). ••;■' -;;•■; '

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Grey River Argus, Volume XIII, Issue 1609, 1 October 1873, Page 2

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Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 Grey River Argus, Volume XIII, Issue 1609, 1 October 1873, Page 2

Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 Grey River Argus, Volume XIII, Issue 1609, 1 October 1873, Page 2

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