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repay the visitor for his trouble in coming to this place. The reservoir, 

 which is of great capacity, was examined. It has been constructed the 

 past season on Mount Auburn, near the observatory or tower, and is de- 

 signed to hold the water pumped up by stationary engines, for the purpose 

 of supplying fountains that are to be erected next season. Arrangements 

 are being made to put in a number of catacomb tombs another season. 

 Several tombs of the most approved style have been erected the past sea- 

 son, under the direction of the excellent and efficient superintendent, Mr. 

 Mann. 



Whatever may be said of the attractions and advantages of otiier ceme- 

 teries around Boston, we think it is safe to say that there is not probably 

 in the world a cemetery that is in all respects equal to Mount Auburn. It 

 has a peculiar charm in the gently undulating surface, hill and dale, its 

 beautiful trees and shrubs, its well-kept roads and paths. And when the 

 sad and weary mourner withdraws himself from the busy scenes of the 

 adjacent city to visit the grave of some near and dear friend, who, having 

 bravely fought the battle of life, has found a resting-place beneath the 

 solemn shades of Mount Auburn, what thoughts are suggested by the 

 scene around him! Though the busy hum of labor just reaches his ear, 

 yet here all is peace and rest. 



" Sweet Auburn ! mid tliy soothing shades 

 And verdurous lanes, how dear to walk; 

 Of oiher scenes, and parted years, 

 And friends, to hold familiar talk." 



Your Committee expressed themselves delighted with the fine appearance 

 of the grounds, and everything connected therewith. All that is done 

 seems to be well done. The place is one of great attractions, and is visited 

 and admired by thousands every season, not only from diiferent parts of our 

 own land, but by strangers. The cemetery where reposes the dust of our 

 dearest friends is no longer a place to be feared and avoided, but an at- 

 tractive spot. Let this feeling be encouraged and strengthened, that we 

 may lose all the superstitious feelings we may have in regard to burying 

 grounds and cemeteries. 



Your Committee, after being kindly entertained at the house of the super- 

 intendent, left for their several homes, we trust wiser and better men for 

 their visit to Mount Auburn. 



MR. WILLIAM BACON'S PEAR ORCHARD. 



On the ninth day of August, the Committee visited the well-known pear 

 orchard of Mr. Bacon, at Roxbury. We found him in his garden, where 

 he is always to be found when the weather will permit, such is his love for 

 his trees, which seem to be his only pets. Mr. Bacon's orchard is situated 

 on what was once low, marsh land, which has been filled up and prepared 

 for the trees. A great quantity of spent tan has been used, to render the 

 soil light and friable. There is an enclosure, of about two acres, on which 

 stands a great number of trees. All seem to be very thrifty and healthy^ 



