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Evening Star, Issue 5969, 29 April 1882, Page 2

Chancellor and Nautilus have been scratched for all engagements at the Dunedin Birthday meeting.

The local option polling in South Dunedin south yesterday resulted in a majority being obtained in favor of increasing all kinds of licenses. An Oamarama shepherd fell over a precipice, and hy at its foot for two days. The "North Otago Times'' says that his injuries are severe, but he is in a fair way to recovery. The experiment of a night train to Christchurch yesterday, was a failure financially. L?ss than thirty persons were passengers from Dunedin, and five joined the train at Oamaru, The vital statistics for the Dunedin district for the month ended this day are:—Births, 110; deaths, 31; marriages, 89. For the corresponding penod of last year : —Births, 141; deaths, 65; mairiages, 43. The only motion on the order paper for Tuesday's meeting of the City Council is in the name of Cr Spedding, who moves—" That no order for water-pipes shall be definitely given to any firm until tome agreement as to freight and insurance from England be arranged." The following unopposed motions for orders of discharge .will be taken in bankruptcy on Mond*y, before Mr Registrar Gordon :—Daniel Murphy, Thomas BHck, James Waugh, George Edkins, John Walter Mulrille, William Thomas Barnes, and Thomas Evatt. In re John Kedzlie an application wi'l be made to the Court by the creditors' trustee for advice.

Mr Carew, R.M$ sat at Port Chalmers this morning and disposed of a few civil cases. In Satchlen v. Alfred Larkins, judgment was given for plaintiff for L 5 4s, and defendant ordered to give up possession of the premises in twentyfour hours. In G. W. Mason v. W. Jul e-, judgment was given for plaintiff for L 4 15s and costs. Mr Dick for plaintiff; Mr Adams for defendant.

Arrangements have been made for the members of the Motetfc and Glee Society to proceed to Christchurch on Monday, the Bth prox., to take part in the Exhibition musical competition which is to commence next week. It has been suggested that the society should give an open rehearsal on Saturday afternoon next of the music they intend to perform. Doubtless the general interest in the fortunes of the Dunedin representatives would ensure a large attendance, and the suggestion may be commended to the Committee

Bicycling is very pretty to look at, and no doubt very pleasant to the riders so long as the road is s-mooth, but like every other exercise it should be enjoyed only when it does not interfere with the rights of others. We have heard of several instances in which bicyclists have injured or placed in jeopardy persons walking on the footpaths. In one instance a person was knocked down, another rather narrowly escaped collision. In both these cases the bicyclist was running on the footpath in the dark. It is bad enough to take such a liberty with side paths made specially for the use of pedestrians, but still worse to push forward without having a light or by some other means warning passengers of the approach of these noiseless engines. We trust the mention of this offence will be sufficient hint to prevent such a practice in future. If not, we hope the magistrates will deal severely with the first case that comes before them.

The annual meeting of the Anderson Bay Presbyterian congregation was held in the church last evening. In consequence of the serious indisposition of the minister (the Rev. O. S. Ross), the Rev, Dr Stuart presided. After tea had been partaken of, the chairman made a few opening practical remarks as to the duties of the congregation at the present time in rallying round the office-bearers every Sabbath day. The reports of Session ana Sabbath school were read by Mr W. Sommerville, and of the deacons court by Mr W, S. Fitzgerald, and were well received. Suitable addresses were delivered by the Revs. A. O. Gill ; e«, and A. Greig, and by Mr S. F, Every. During the evening a presentation of a 'gold albert chain was made to Mr Thomas Somerville by a few friends in the o mgregation in appreciation of his kindness in leading the Psalmody at all times when occasion had required for many years past. Mr Somerville replied in appropriate terms, and stated that the mark of esteem for services rendered by him was wholly unexpected, and he thanked the subscribers most heartily. The adjourned meeting re the formation of a cavalry corps in Dunedin was held at the Criterion Hotel last night; Mr Fergus, M.H.R., in the chair. It was stated that a telegram had been received from the Defence Minister intimating that the Government would not accept the services of any company until the Volunteer Commission had reported; also that Major Burwell, commanding the Hussars, had received reliable information that the Government intend to form all the cavalry en? (in tha Colony into jregimen's It was agreed that the Dunedin corps should join the Soutbhnd corps on the understanding that the united body shall be called the Southern Husmrs. It was decided to supplement the present uniform of the Southland corps with breeches and boots. Those present were sworn in, and arrangements were made by which further members may join to-night. Mr J. Branigan was appointed treasurer protem. It was Btated that about fifty gentlemen in Dunedin had given in their names as being willing to join, and about twenty in the Taieri would join.

Inaugural lecture by Professor Brown at the Otago University, Monday, at 8 p.m. Opening Lyceum Hall to-morrow. In the evening Mr Stout will deliver an address on " What is Freethought." Teachers meet intending students Caledonian winter classes at Normal School, on Tuesday evening, for enrolment.