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known architect, W. G. Preston, of Boston. The material for 

 the main part of the structure is the natural pudding stone quar- 

 ried in the grounds ; the cap stone and all the trimmings are of 

 Medford granite. Several prominent citizens have already pur- 

 chased lots on this new part of the grounds. 



The diversity of the grounds and the natural features are of 

 immense advantage in laying them out; nature has lavishly be- 

 stowed upon them many fine features, especially in large and con- 

 spicuous boulders and natural rock surfaces, all of which have 

 been retained, adding very much to the general effect of the 

 grounds. An interesting and attractive feature is the grotto, or 

 rockery, as many call it, all the rocks, of which there is a great 

 abundance, remaining in their natural positions. This place has 

 been improved by winding paths to the summit, where a rustic 

 summer house is located, affording a delightful resting place. On 

 a projecting point a bridge and a lookout enables the visitor to 

 obtain a fine view of Lake Hibiscus, and the surrounding portion 

 of the grounds. The ornamentation is of hardy shrubs and choice 

 hardy and native plants and ferns, additions to which are con- 

 stantly being made as the plants are re-arranged and opportunity 

 offers. The highest point at the head of the grotto is Mount Dear- 

 born. On Sweet-Brrer path, which forms a part of this elevation 

 is the lot in which Gen. Dearborn is interred. On it is a hand- 

 some marble vase bearing the name, " H. A. S. Dearborn," and 

 on the base which supports it is the inscription : 



" Erected by the workmen of Forest Hills Cemetery 

 to commemorate his many virtues." 

 This inscription tells the story of the monument in a simple and 

 appropriate manner, and the flowers with which the vase is sup- 

 plied testify to the sincerity of the tribute. 



On the summit of the hill, but a few steps from this lot, is the 

 Dearborn monument erected by his friends and fellow citizens. 

 It is an elegant Corinthian column, of white marble, on a base 

 which extends by scrolls on each side to smaller pedestals bearing 

 funeral urns ; the shaft is decorated with convex flutings ; the capi- 

 tal is elaborately wrought, and is surmounted by a funeral urn 

 with flame. On the front of the base is a raised tablet inscribed 

 as follows : 



" H. A. S. Dearborn, 



Obiit Julii 29, 1851, 



il^:tat. 69." 



