Four wheeled hose carriage, painted green, polished brass scrolls and mountings ; a gilded arch sprung, from the top of the reel, surmounted by an eagle, from whose talons garlands of natural flowers were carried to the four extremities of the carriage. Drawn by 40 men, uniform as above. Banner, borne by a member and supported by two boys in fire dress, was of crimson silk, yellow fringe and tassels represents a golden figure five, surrounded by a length of hose upon a scroll above, is the name of the company, and beneath is the motto, " From our vigilance

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you derive safety." On the other side is a garland of flowers staff surmounted by a gilt fire cap, displaying the number of the company.

Neptune Fire Engine Company, No. 6. Engine painted red, striped with gold drawn by 40 men in same uniform as above. Banner represents Neptune drawn by sea horses.

Croton Hose Company, No. 6. Four wheeled hose carriage, painted pearl color, with gilt on the front box a view of Genesee Falls, on the back box Neptune and Am- ;

phitrite drawn by 25 men same uniform. Large banner, representing the Croton aque- ; ;

duct, and young Croton presenting a goblet of the water to the Queen of Cities, who is crowning a fireman with a wreath. The Fire King lies prostrate and chained. Neptune stands quietly looking on, and Manhattan is about retiring, as his services are no longer

required. The whole surmounted by a spread eagle. Small banner, with the name and number of the company. Wave Hose Company, No. 7. Two wheeled Hose Carriage, painted drab, drawn by 20 men. Same uniform as before, preceded by a banner and two American flags. Manhattan Engine Company No. 8. Engine painted drab, drawn by 58 men same uniform as before.