The Engine Company No. 3, of New Haven, consisted of 38 men, in red shirts, fire caps, and dark pants, drawing their engine, painted blue and cream color. Mechanic Hook and Ladder Company, No. 7. Truck elegantly dressed with a profusion of dahlias and other flowers, extending from a small ladder raised in the centre, to each end. Banner, representing Neptune delivering the keys to Charity, to relieve the Widow and Orphan. Truck drawn by 35 men, same uniform as before.

Engine Company, No. 43. Live Oak Engine Company, No. 44. Engine painted color of live oak, with gilt stripes; front stanchions, two carved figures of Turks. Design on the back, representing Juliet, in a scene from the play of Romeo and Juliet 4 boys bearing guide flags and ;

torches ; drawn by 90 men ; fire caps, red shirts, and dark pants.

Yorkville Engine Company, No. 45. Engine painted cream color and gilt. De- " sign on the back, Aurora," drawn by 31 men same uniform. ;

Relief Engine Company, No. 46. Red and salmon color, with gilt stripes:

drawn by 41 men same uniform. ;

Mazeppa Engine Company, No. 48. Black and gilt. Design on back, Mazeppa bound to a wild horse ; drawn by 30 men, same uniform.

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Mohican Company, No. 50. Red and gilt. Design on the back, the city Coat of Arms ; drawn by 40 men, uniform as before.

The Committee of Arrangements, consisted of the following :

HENRY B. HINSDALE, Foreman of Hose Company, No. 8., Chairman. CORNELIUS V. ANDERSON, Chief Engineer. ELIJAH C. KING, Foreman of Engine Company No. 26. ',