They were followed in the procession by Engine Company No. 3, of Hudson, with their Engine drawn by 32 men, and also some members of Engine Company No. 8, of Albany. This Company had been received and escorted by Engine Company No. 20, of this city. They were followed by Engine Company No. 1, of Poughkeepsie Engine painted black and gilt, drawn by 35 men ; uniform fire caps, red shirts, and dark pants. This Company was received and escorted by Engine Company No. 34, of this city.

Next in order came the Fire Department of Newark, New Jersey, which had been invited by the New York Fire Department. They arrived on the morning of the procession, and were escorted by Engine Company No. 21, and Hose Company No. 21. They consisted of the following :

Engineers, Foremen, and Assistants, bearing the Banner of the Newark Fire Department.

Representations from the Hook and Ladder and Engine Companies, dressed in full fire dress, but without apparatus. The whole number from Newark, was about 150 men.

Immediately after them came the Fire Department of Jersey City, which had also been invited, and were also escorted by the same Companies. It consisted of

Fire Engines No. 1 and 2, each drawn by about 40 men in fire dress. They were followed by

The Fire Department of Williamsburg, represented by the Chief and Assistant Engineers, and Engines No. 1 and 2, each with about 75 men. them came the Fire Department from Brooklyn, also invited. This De- After