A vehicle contain ing the figure of an elephant, which was used as an advertising medium for Mr Hugo's Minstrels, came after the milk van; then the North-East Valley Baad. The iron and brass founders to the number of about 80, came next. They were preceded by a red and blue banner bearing the name of their society; and some of the men in the procession carried tools belonging to the trade. About 40 bootmakers followed the iron and brass founders. Their leaders carried a white banner. haviDgon it the name of the society, and bearing the motto: "Unity 13 strength." The best display amongst the trade societies was made by Messrs Eeid and Gray, as representing the agricultural implement makers. About 100 of the firm's men—amongst whom were blacksmiths, engineers, fitters, carpenters, and moulders—broughtnp the rear of the trade societies.- The first in order of the procession was a lorry drawn by four horses, and contain ing a plocrgh, the motto," Speed the plough " being attached to a frame work on each side of the loiry. This was followed by about 30 men. Then came a grain drill; then 20 more men; then a vehicle containing operatives who were engaged in the construction of a reaper and binder. Some more men followed, and finally came a chaff cutter and bagger. In addition to the implements mentioned there were aloDg .with the procession, and carried by the opera tives, models of double-furrow and swing" ploughs, grain drills and seed sowers; also an anvil, tongs, and other tools of the trade. The order of the trade societies was as follows:— Brewers, 1(54; Mr J Keith, marshal. Sailors, 50; Messrs E Wils&n and J Montgomery, marshals. Carters, 70; Mr W Watson, marshal. Butchers, 30; Mr W Patrick, marshal. Milkmen, 30. North-Bast Valley Bana, 26 Bandsmon; Mr \Y H Corrigan, conductor. Iron and braßS founders, 80; Mr R M'Klnlay. marshal. Bootmakers, 40; Mr James Hunter, marshal. Agricultural implement makers, 100; Messrs 3 Garrett and WCo&tes, marshals. THE FIRE BRIGADES. There was an excellent master of fire brigades, the total strength being 90. They wore marshalled by Superintendent Robertson and Captain Mitchell, and their display con sisted of their machines, nicely decorated, several of the bodies having all their gear with them, in case of fire. 