Mr B. J. Leahy, Marshal of the Friendly Societies and Trades' procession, received a letter from the Brickmakers* Association, expressing their willingness to take part in the procession. Mr Madden, master of the Burnham In dustrial School, has arranged to send a brass bnnd of 20 performers (from the children of the school. The Kaiapoi Fire Brigade have nlso agreed to march In the procession. The offer of the Lyt telton Brass Band was accepted by Mr Leahy, who is anxious to receive answers from the Leestnn, Snnthbridue, Ran»ion», and Kaiapoi Bauds as to their willingness to assist in the proceedings. A meeting of the boot and shoe trade was held at the Wellington Hotel last evening. Mr William Skinner presided, and there was n good attendance. It trns unanimously decided that the trade tnke part in the Exhibition procession. Mr Green was elected President, Mr Bailey Vice • President, Mr Kay Deputy - Mar shall, and Mr Farrant Secretary. It was agreed that one employ 6», chosen from each establishment, should Inform the Deputy-Marshal of the pro bable number of tickets required. Some discussion arose as to what emblems or banners should be carried in the proces sion. A " leviathan boot " and large tides of leather carried on poles were suggested at suitable. It was decided that one of the trade mount a horse and appear in the character of St Crispin at the head of the proce»sion, provided the necessary regalia could be obtained for the purpose. The question of forms of dress or costume was left optional. It was agreed that the committee should wait on the proprietors of the principal boot and shoe establish ments in the city, and seek their co operation in carrying out the arrange ments. The railway authorities have informed the promoters that in the railway sheds at Lyttelton aro a number of cases con taining exhibits, which cannot be for warded, as the ownerß or their agenta have failed to pass entries. Messrs Jou bert and Twopeny earnestly request ex hibitors to attend to their goods and have them brought into the Exhibition build ing at once. The plastering of the front of the Art Gallery was commenced yesterday. The fitting up of the refreshment room is being rapidly proceeded with ; while the other unfinished portions of the building are being pushed forward with the greatest rapidity. 