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PARK AND CEMETERY. 
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLANS RECORD MEETING 
Preparations are made and the in- 
dications are that the annual conven- 
tion of the Association of American 
Cemetery Superintendents at Provi- 
dence and Newport, R. -I., August 20- 
22. will be another record breaker. As 
early as a month ago Mr. George M. 
Painter, of “Westminister,” Philadel- 
phia, in charge of the railroad rate 
committee, reported that 147 had sig- 
nified their intention of coming. Ne- 
gotiations for reduced rates are in 
progress, and if secured, notice will be 
sent members. Now' is the time to 
make up your mind to attend if you 
are a member, or to send your mem- 
bership on the blank below if you arc 
not, and follow it up with your pres- 
ence at Providence August 20. 
The program w'as outlined last 
month and further details are given 
here. 
A rate of 1 1-3 fare has been grant- 
ed by the Trunk Line and New Eng- 
land Passenger Association, but is not 
likely to be obtained from the Central 
Association as two-cent fare 
laws are in operation in Illi- 
nois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and 
Michigan. This rate, however, 
is equivalent to 1 1-3 fare, and 
through rates from Chicago 
to New York are less than 
three cents. 
expect to be able to entertain and per- 
haps instruct the members of our asso- 
ciation. Full details we do not expect to 
make until that time, but will guarantee 
a profitable trip. Headquarters will be at 
the Narragansett Hotel, Providence. 
The first day’s session will be at 
the Masonic Hall in the morning. 
North Burial Ground in the afternoon, 
and the evening is w'ell 'looked out 
for. 
«E uHBiHS ft ACE or 
aOGER WILLIAMS 
From the Committee 
Our convention programs 
are about completed, and w^e 
MONUMENT MAPwKING LANDING PLACE OP 
WILLIAMS, ON SLATE ROCK, PROVIDENCE, R. I. 
The second day will be devoted to 
Swan Point Cemetery entirely. 
The third day will be, the full day 
and evening, devoted to the sail down 
the beautiful Narragansett Bay, to 
Newport, Island Cemetery and all of 
Newport’s famous drives, with a visit 
to some of the beautiful grounds of 
Newport’s 400, and a return sail by 
moonlight to Providence. 
Come one and all. All are welcome. 
Samuel Warren, Jr. 
From the President 
National convention time is near; 
what have you done during the past 
year to help the association? We need 
to double our membership in order to 
make our association of greatest value. 
I have a request to make of you: Will 
you endeavor to send our , Secretary 
at least one new member, with paid 
membership of $4.50, and bring him to 
Providence with you? 
We want, and should have, every 
cemetery superintendent in North 
America' as a member, and it 
is only by your personal solici- 
tation that we will get them. 
We want 500 people to be 
present. Bring your wife, 
daughters and sons. We want 
your co-operation, your ad- 
vice, your presence, and if 
there is any special point you 
want taken up make it known. 
J. C. Cline. 
Dajdon, 0. 
ROGER 
CONVENTION NOTICE 
Superintendents or officials of 
! Cemeteries who expect to attend 
the convention at Providence, Aug- 
. ust 20-22, will please notify the 
I undersigned, in order that their 
names may be printed on identifica- 
tion badges to assist the member 
from Walla Walla and the member 
j from Cranberry Center to get to- 
gether and become real chummy. 
(For the Committee) 
Timothy Me Carthy. 
Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, R. I. 
Ube iHagociation of american Cemetecg Superintendents: 
I hereby apply for acHve membership and enclose fee of $1.50, and 
yearly dues m advance, $3.00; total $4.50, subject to the constitution. 
(Sign here) 
(Official Position)^ 
( Cemetery) 
P. O. Address 
MEMBERSHIP 
COMMITTEE 
J Geo. M. Painter, “Westminster,” Philadelphia. 
( L. G. Tamer, “Lorraine,” Baltimore. 
V J. J. Stephens, “Greeolawn,” Columbus, O. 
I F. R. Diering, “Woodlawn,” New York, N. Y. 
' Geo. L. Tilton, “GraGeland,” Chicago. 
(Ma’l this to any of the above committee) 
