HBH 1890 August 13 Mr John HARDING, of Mount Vernon, having presented to the Wesleyan Band of Hope a number of drums and fifes, a movement is on hand to form a band. Two new members were installed at the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Lodge of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity and Brothers SIDEY and A.H. WILSON were elected delegates for the purpose of holding a annual Friendly Societies sports on the Prince of Wale's birthday. A recent telegram concerning the alleged discovery of copper in or near the Manawatu gorge, Napier readers may be interested in the fact that the discovery has been made on the land by a Mr THOMPSON, formerly known in Napier for his luck? in discovering various minerals. Resident Magistrate's Court-Mr W.R. BLYTHE, J.P., Charles ROBERTS and Edward ANDERSON-charged with drunkenness Roberts fined with costs, and Anderson was dismissed with a caution it being his first offence.