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PARK AND CEMETERY. 
TO THE CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS OF AMERICA 
Your attention is invited to the practical advantages of- 
fered its members and the cemeteries which they repre- 
sent by the Association of American Cemetery Superin- 
tendents. 
It aims to benefit the cemeteries of America by bring- 
ing together in friendly intercourse, from all parts of the 
country, the people who are most interested and skilled 
in the various practices of cemetery work; by affording 
an opportunity of seeing the best examples of cemeter}' 
development under the most favorable circumstances and 
of becoming acquainted with the leading cemeteries and 
their methods; by the presentation and discussion of pa- 
pers on all subjects pertaining to the work and the privi- 
lege of questioning those, whose experience and qualifica- 
tions make them specialists in the various lines involved. 
The association’s success in attaining the object sought 
is attested by the following: It has been conducted for 
twenty-one years on the lines indicated, so that its value 
cannot be considered doubtful or experimental; and dur- 
ing this time it has received the support and commenda- 
tion (and continues to do, so) of the most capable men 
in cemetery work, both among active superintendents and 
officers, and from men of wide repute in commercial and 
professional lines who find time from other and larger 
interests to devote to cemetery matters and who exercise 
keen judgment in their opinions. 
During the existence of the association, and as a result 
of its efforts and influence, the most noticeable improve- 
ment has been made in the appearance of cemeteries 
throughout the country. The examples of good manage- 
ment set by the members and developed through this 
association, have been followed by many who have un- 
fortunately failed to aid in its support, but its influence 
has been recognized and the good work continued until 
the standard of landscape work in American cemeteries 
now takes rank with that in the best' parks of the world. 
The Cyclopaedia of American Horticulture (the leading 
authority) designates the Association of American Ceme- 
tery Superintendents as “one of three societies (the old- 
est) conserving the landscape gardening and rural art of 
the country.” The printed reports of its meetings are 
recognized as authoritative and educational to such an 
e.xtent that they are sought by libraries and universities. 
Pride in his profession and the certainty of improve- 
ment should place every cemetery superintendent or offi- 
cer on the rolls of the association. A due regard for his 
grounds should cause every cemetery director to desire 
representation at its meetings. 
Nearlj' every profession has its technical school. The 
calling of the cemetery superintendent is one requiring a 
knowledge of many professions. The graduate in one is 
only partly fitted to fulfill its duties and his success is 
influenced by his familiarity with all. There is no finish- 
ing institution to furnish him with a diploma, but the 
Association of American Cemetery Superintendents offers 
an opportunity to acquire proficiency in the solution of 
the problems which confront him. 
Is not such an organization worthy of your support? 
Will it not benefit your cemetery? Perhaps it has al- 
ready done so, directly or otherwise. In any event, will 
you not come to its next meeting or send a representa- 
tive? The Twenty-first Annual Convention will be held 
in Providence, R. I., on August 20, 21 and 22, with head- 
quarters at the Hotel Narragansett. A carefully prepared 
program has been arranged, of absorbing interest to 
everyone engaged in cemetery work, and a full discus- 
sion will be had of such problems as are presented by 
the attending members. This appeal is made with an 
earnest desire to extend the benefits which have come to 
hundreds of cemeteries throughout the country, and is 
offered in a spirit of fraternalism without individual profit. 
Further information may be had of either of the officers 
or the following membership committee : 
Geo. M. Painter, “Westminster,” Philadelphia, Pa. 
L. G. Turner, “Lorraine,” Baltimore, Md. 
Geo. L. Tilton, “Graceland,” Chicago, 111. 
J, J. Stephens, “Greenlawn,” Columbus, O. 
F. R. Diering, “Woodlawn,” New York, N. Y. 
CONVENTION NOTICE 
JTo Zhe 2l660cfatonof Bmctfcah CemetetB Supcrintcn&ents: 
Superintendents or officials of 
Cemeteries who expect to attend 
the convention at Providence, 
August 20-22, will _ please notify 
the undersigned, in order that 
their names may be printed on 
identification badges to assist the 
member from Walla Walla and the 
member from Cranberry Center to 
I hereby apply for active membership and enclose fee of $1.50, and 
yearly dues in advance, $3.00-, total, $4.50, subject to the Constitution. 
(Sie'n here) 
{ Official Position ) 
( Cemetery) 
get together and become real 
chummy. 
P. 0. Address 
(For tbe Committee) 
Date 
Timothy McCarthy. 
Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. R. I. 
(Mail this to any of the above committee.) 
