MAIL NEWS.

7VIA SAN FEANOISCO).

FALL OF AN ENORMOUS AEROLITE.

A Molten mss of 70 Tons piiiuu'cs to tiic Earth.

Af^dam's Junction, about 60 miles the capital of Now r*ick there fell an aerolite on Sep. B"!! 7hafc7-55p.n1., that has caused a 7in s«ific circles and P „ all classes of the people in the dittos and the province. The ZL Kcw Brunswick, and Alamo rod- Ste^aoAdam's, and ibis quite a i^place.. On Uieovomng mentioned was clear, with but few 7. in the zenith, although a jStak of them lay along he Wvm jj, c yardmaster of the S'two assistants and two farmers, Cktnontand Peter Dugan were Ser near a house. Lament had just S5 a q«es«bn as to the time, when JSJ smldenly startled by a peculiar tb light that lit up the entire place. t landscape for miles -around became £Uv. Looking- up, they caw what Kd" l"^e ball of. f re, movin S from St. Soon a sharp, hissing sound was Id deepening into a roar that became Stain. Themassrevolved rapidly, giving Rwanda of sparks like molten iron, iteheatvfes intense. In sheer fright, fewfell to the ground, wlule with a eA that jarred the dishes from the table Loots the mass- struck the earth un «Wty in front of them. . Tho heat was iterinc and set fire to and destroyed in .fwniinntea the unoccupied hut ot a tood-chopper that stood 20 feet away yatmine been inside, escape would toßken impossible. Tho aerolite buried Islinearly out of sight, but kept a itrte ml for several hour?, and 6 the date of the despatch was #taoking hot.. It looks like' a itj'bf1- brown sandstone, and must Uli at least seventy tons. A piece cut And polished shows its metallic nature. Slotiri(S the incandescent mass that a •sof rooks twenty feet away was partially y, It is pear-shaped, the largest end ■ Wbaried out of sight. 1 flespateh from Portland, Maine, same a brilliant meteor as having : Mitt.9 fai-m tliree miles west of the city, istwp.aii, weighing from fifty to one WiW pounds.

CHINESE-AMERIACN BANKING CONCESSION.

fc Itterican press continues exercised ffi^is sabjec&. The surprise expressed is iktCemt ilitkiewitz has in this succeeded ffitfitbePekinGovernment, where so many apHsts have failed. Tkere will be a branch bank at Shanghai rtfc treaty ports, the central institu tion being' at Teiutain. The capital has tefilM at $25,000*000, with power to iwiaseiti to §50,000,000. The bank is empowered to issue. all the money used in feChinese Empire, and also to issue bank notes"to the whole amount of its capital. peChiftese Government ha.s taken one balfofitafcapital stook, §12,500,000, at a pMTafuation of §100. It is also agreed, w th& jart of the Chinese Government, wt all dontessions of whatever nature granted by the said Government shall « tteed throiigli the bank ; thab is, W the knk shall take them, and wish the money.' The bank is also to *st ill Customs dues and all Govcrn tatcredita throughout the Empire, and j^akdfobiTOeall the salaries of Chinese wwasßht officials. The President will « an Ameiican — probably «w, df Philadelphia. There will also President-Li Hung Chanp-, He Chinese Premier. Where'officials are sj>pointed to-any position in this bank, atid. Americans are to have equal "wiwfon. For example, if -a Chinese «"B».a appointed, an American inspec wr with equal power will also be appointed, Z r' ce,) Wt > {t brang understood that to the contract, Americans and u^-shau eqdaU represented in the **MRanwt.af the bank. "*&** are investigating Mitkiewitz's Pjws career in the United States with «Jf C<\ A meeting of. Philadelphia WdSt l ntei; esterl in tlie syndicate was T™.Septemb^ 7th, at which it was re aZS^ 11" attention to the published tyST36lll^the Past escapades of tlii! jS , PuP»cations will Hot retard M% $%!$* will »ob handle a £2riLS° !?° ney> mA viU be Paid for HmT ? th, c mat*erat whatever value k C r 8 F lace(l' He brou-ht warm «, S nH«°.tionfrom the U?S. Consul %aH| ,5 L'Hung Chang for Secretary **SB SlStant * Secretary Porte/. to mcmlv Ot!! Ps Cfc 13 not between nations, iffifi44tr n-Cbina and certaiu

A FRIGHTFUL GALE.

?*« Discovery ou a Wreck.

4 »Occurred on the coast of S««d?l«^ 8b 25th- Vessels S dmif' as]lore and became will'S aU on board Perished. h^ktn L^l Nwfoundlaiid vessels ?%:Wrf 5 i r tlka durin B storm, rtf^«f teftS cr™, s means misoryto l^d IS eAu and chi!dren > deP^ved f^ 5K t* uhcre havo been JfcN* bw +wbrador' Additional l^'AnoSn V Captain Nclßon > S*! 6'?^' ol a vessel ?K6caW On.T f ew ]yin? dead C^flo tinfe Heaa body' tied to a S^Cete tb6 skl° of «>e wreck. ii^' %T Gi' Nellie Woodbury, S v«/S frercdrowncd i" sight S^S to.2* W in Cl»t a cable in lA^isi° h A ly6ne ofthem. An- SBl^ Su? er -repot>ted tha i«» .SSS^Btiear^L InCQ^S vessels C staS^ htful. and said thab iC FWwn!f°r"' fche loss of -•■ .:,y Will be found to bo im

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAB, SATURDAY, OCTOBER IS, 1887.

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' • S IP. IlsT Q- 1887. Beg to announce.that every department has had a thorough overhaul, and no effort nor expense has been spared to make the Establishment the most complete and THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT GEMTIE&V!EN;'S MERCERY AND THE DRESS DEPARTMENT MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT SHOW ROOM f|| Contains, without doubt, the largest assort- .- H^T DEPARTMENT. Contains all the newest Fabrics possible" to pur- Completely renovated. | Kewl^Mi^i^KoydtelnttM » v , , r ~ , , ,™ ~. , especial care has been displayed in the purchase ' .•..••.•r<Mu Flowers, Laces, Ribbons, Ladies'and Children s m ent of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing or fo , the coming season - Ktesfc n^Se^n cha8 °> «* the **** — rtment to MILLINERY. _ Underclothing, Mantles, Dolmans, Jackets, every description at materials, newest design in shapes, most stylish choose from, and being bought for cash, will be An Experienced staff of Milliners on theprenuses. kg p . h Collarettes Corsets range of patterns, both of Shirts and Tics ~ .-., .•„ ' , , Wedding and Mourning orders executed M-itli ' ' » ■ >- ■ PRICES THAT DEFY COMPETITION. and every, article of gentlemen's wear. sold at prices that will ensure a speedy sale. ° the utmost despatch. . ctc -> etc -> etc-- OTJ iF l"P ITSr I"^' ATTf^'WY AWTS amt) O"W""E5W" STREET ■



Insurance /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE VJT ■ DEPARTMENT. , 1880. 1885. Surplus Cash Profi!9 .. .. £73.670 £245,315 Cash Divided as Bonuses .. £66,000 £150,000 Total Reversionary Bonuses added to Policies £443.943 Gush Reserve Profits in 1885 .. .. £95,315 Annual Income £260,000 Total Funds £1,280,000 State Security. Low Premiums. Liberal Conditions. Economy. Lowest PxiEiriUMS.—These aro tho Lowest in Ihe Colonies. Liokrali Conditions.—Tho conditions are in all respects most liberal. Prompt Payments. — Claims aro promptly paid on proofs of deaths and identity, and valid discharge. ICoonomy.—The ratio of expenses to incomq is far lower than that of any other otiico of similar ago doing business in the colonies. SEPARATE SECTION FOR .TOTAL -AB STAINEIIS.--The only Life Office in New Zea land which oflers to Total Abstainers tho advantage of a Tuinperanee Section. i OAKS ON' MORTGAGE. —From tima to timo a limited por ion of the Funds id Lent on First Mortgage of Freehold Security, with op lion of He-payment by Instalment?!. Information am bs> obtained at tho Head Oilice, and all Branches and Agencies. D. M, LUCKIE, Commissioner. J3I E W I ORK Jj IF E INSURANCE COMPANY. Cash Assets, Ist January, 1887 .. £15,518,817 Income for 1886 £3,956,874 Local Director C. C. i\l oMn i. Ax, Esq. (Messrs W. Me Arthur & Co.) Solicitors: Messrs Russst* & Campbell. Bankers: Baxk of Australasia. Policies issued guaranteeing tho return of all Premiums in addition to tho sum insured If death occur within a twenty-year period. J. HUGO IIARROP, Resident Agent. TVTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COM- J3I PAN V (FIRE ANJJ MARINE). Capital , ~.£1,000,030. Paid-up and Reserve Funds £ 135,000 Protection from FIRE or MARINE LOSS Can be Effected in this Company. claims met with promptitude and LUiaHMAITL. JAMES BUTTLE. Manager.



ffitrapcry, Clothing, __&gj_ ■ COMPULSOEY SALE CT^sy JL \_y a \_y Vy v_/ . CLOTHING AED MEEOEEY. T N consequence of the Dissolution of •*- Partnership and death of the late Mr. W. W'oodroffe, the Melbourne Drapery and Clothing Company are compelled to realise on the whole of their extensive stocks to close the late Partnership Ac count. THE SALE COMMENCED MONDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, Tho whole of the Stock being offered AT LANDED COST OR UNDER Compulsory Sale of the Melbourne Drapery and Clothing . Stock to close late partnership account on Monday Next. COME EARLY & BUY LARGELY! EVERYTHING CHEAP ! Hotelkcepers and Storekeepers Note ! THE MELBOUENE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. : COMPANY, . : , QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND.



Paiblic rYeticcs . T. & S. MORRIN & 00. (LIMITED). IMPORTANT TO SHIPOWNERS, CAPTAINS, • SHIPBUILDERS AND OTHERS. STOCK IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF D. H. MCKENZIE. T. & S. MOKEIN & CO. (LIMITED) being the suc cessful tenderers for the whole of the first-class and well assorted Stock in the above Estate, at a great reduction on cost, have the pleasure to intimate that the same is now being removed to their Shipchandlery Premises in Lower Queen Street, and they are in a position to supply their customers at LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. H. F. ANDERSON, Manager Shipchandlery Department,"



Architects. p. HERAPATH, F.R.1.8.A.J . [S. M. HERAPATII PHEEAPATH and SON, • ARCHITECTS, Colonial Bank Buildixgs. Tji DW AR D BAEUEY, J ARCHITECT, ETICIIBUKY'S BUILDINGS, QUEEN-STKEET^ imDWAKD aiAHOKIJy AND SON, AItCHITE T3, QUEEN-STEEET. AUCICLANT^ M—^-~p- g -fa fcTtfOt ow s, AItCHITECTANIVBUILDING 317, Victoria akcadk. "xxjlXli am c r rTn gto nT M. Inst. CM., M. Inst. M.8., CONSULTING ENGINEER, AUCKLAND.



LEAVING AUCKLAND IN A FEW DAYS! DRAPERY Given Away At Any Price. Ca r^ n' i in 58* Tj . /^. i xJ n i L- n 270, QUEEN STREET, CORNER OF WAKEFIELD STREET. —^-1 ■• —;— >— • • ' '—-—;— SEASONS 18S7-18S8. -^^^^^^^ SEASONS 1887-1888. THE BON MARCHE QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. _A_. LIESTTIETTie & CO. MILLINERS & COSTUMIERS, Are now showing all the IkteSt ENGLISH and PAKISIAN NOVELTIES in DUESS PABEICS. Em broidered Lawn Robes, Plaitt and Fiwcy Tuasor© Silkg, Lao# Flouncingß, Braid and Bead Seta and Panels, Trimming Silks, choice and carßfulty selectod ¥illinery,tei{nmed a»4 Corsets, Gloves, Rlbbonß,-Laces, ia great variety, fancy Sets, FloWers, Feathers, etc>, et«, s ' . THE BEST VALUE OBTAINABLE IN ETERY DHPARTMBNT FOX K3ETT € ASH ONLY! . ■ j DRfcSSMAKINfc A SPECIALTiT.—Fit, style, and finish of every Dreßß made at THE BON KAECHE, for 12s. 6d. only, is equal to any procurable in the Colony. Mourning andcountry orders receive prompt attention. PATTERNS POST FREE.



Booksellers, &%•• AND COOPER'S LIST OF BOOKS on YACHT and BOATBUILDING andSAILING, P.d. Adams-From Stem to Stern ... .... 6 6 Boats of the World Depicted nntl Described 4 0 Biddlo's Model Yacht-building and Sailing 5 0 Biddlc'HAmateur Sailing in Open and Half decked Boats .. .. ... •• •• J J Frazer, !>.—Practical Boat-sailing .. ..5 0 Folkard, H. C—The Sailing Boat and its Management .. .. .. •• ■• 1° 0 Kenip, L\ -Manual of Yacht and Boat Sailing, new edition 27 6 Kunhardt's Yachts, their Design and Con struction ■■ ~■■.„,.■• w ° Neison and Kemp—Practical Boat-bunding and Sailing ... -. ...... •• 8 6 Nelson's Practical Boat-builder. Amateur* 3 0 PrescottVSailinprßoatanditsManafl-ement 3 0 Eosser, W. H.-Yachtman's Handy Book 4 0 Vanx, C. B.—Canoe Handling, American 6 0 Walton's Model Yachts—How to Build, Rig, and Kail •• -.3 0 Woodgate':( Oars and Sculls, and How to Use Them 4 0 TO ARRIVE- Biddlc'a Hints oh Yachting •• .■• •• 5 0 Davis, G. C, Practical Boat Sailing for Amateurs ••„•-,.•• •• •■ H 9 Coven's Yachts and Yachting. ... -.7 0 Ui«l8io .Beginners and Anmtetir3in iacht Kemp. &., Yacht Designing and Archi t{»f>turo i ■• ■• •• * • ** p Stansiicld-Hick's Yachts.Boats.and Canoes 12 0 76, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. "O E M O V A L. JLV W. E. MEARS, BOOKSELLER. STATIONER, AND MUSIC SELLER, 198, QCEEN-STfiEET, AUCKLAND, Wishes to inform his customers and tho public that ho has REMOVED ■ TO . . ■■ NEW & MORE COMMODIOUS PHEJ^ISES, Five doors nEhoyv Welle3ley-street, aud Opposite XV". McArthur & Co.'s Warehouse, Where ho will be glad to see all his old cus tomers and as many now ones as will favour him with a call. A CHOICE STOCK OF BOOKS. MUSIC, AND A^ STATIONERY KEPT. BOOKS, MUSIC, STATIONERY. Please Remember New' Address 216, .QUEEN-STREET, Five doors below Wellesley-street. w e.~m"eabs, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, AND MUSIC dELLKcv.



B—■ ■»■■ IMBW^iMiM^iw«^.«« w «» w^^ SPRBWG-13-Q7. SPRiMG 88S7, SMITH <& OaUGHFY IMPORTERS Ex Steamships Tongariro, Arawa, Aorangi, and Sail ing Vessels Crusader and "Piako. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Silks, Satins, etc. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Dress Fabrics. SPMNG NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Prints, etc. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Mantles. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Millinery. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Ribbons, Laces, etc. SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Hosiery and Gloves, SPRING NOVELTIES AND GOOD VALUE in Small Wares. Immense shipments of Calicoes, Sheetings, Shirtings, Hollands Towels, Linens, etc. etc direct from Manchester and Belfast Manufacturers, which will be sold at anc *' under usual wholesale prices for CASH ONLY. The celebrated Lion Brand Gcelong Clothing in Men's, Youths', and Boys' sizes (obtain able in Auckland only at our establishment) is proving itself unsurpassed for cut, finish, and wearing qualities. THE GENTS' iVSEKCEESY AND HAT DEPARTMENT Will also be found replete with all the requirements for a first-class trade. Gents' Hats ; Scarves, Ties, Shirts, Collars and Cuffs, Half-Hose Braces, etc., in great variety. All Goods are marked in PLAIN FIGURES for CASH ONLY. J\'O SECOND PRICES AND NO DISCOUNIS. Ann Article not approved and returned in good eon ditionwitJun'U days will he exchanged for othei goods or money refunded. B|WIT.H;:.ft;:;pAUOH I EY I WHOLESALE --A.3ST3D FAMILY !DEl l &.&J£Ti,&* w TELEPHONE 339.



Pnbllc Notices. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS* GEEAT SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES AT T. EVANS', KARANGAHAPE BOAD, Who, for the purpose of making rooihfor Spring and Summer Goods, is clearing the whole of his large stock of "Winter Goods at considerable reduction in price. The stock inclines a splendid assortment of Boys' and Girls' School Boots (high and low legs) and without doubt the best in the trade. Also Ladies' KidLeglets made on the premises at 9s<6d per pair Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes of all kinds and variety equally cheap. ALL GOODS MARKED PLAIN OR tICKETEDj SALE TO CONTINUE EOR 'NINEDAYS ONLY. PLEASE NOTE THE ADDRESS- "..'.. THE PEOPLE'S BOOTMAKER KARANGAHAPE EOAD, NEWTON. • ■ . ■ '. ■ Garlick & Oranwell just opened: , 523 PAIRS LACE CURTAINS ' Prices—3s 6d, 3s lid, 4s 6d, ss, 6§ 6d,6a 3d, 7s§d, QbM, Wssd, 12§6|» lfeid up to 50s. VERY CHEAP. Houses Furnished Throughout CAEPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, MATTIKGS, IRON BEDSTEADS & BEDDING; Cheap and Good Furniture fo^ every Eoom in the House. GABLICK &' CRANWELL <2ueen Street.



CHEAP DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS,, AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS &ABAKOAHAPE ROAD, C?J&I