THE MODERN CEMETERY. 
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In these days when many of the lot owners 
travel widely and form their own standards and 
tastes by what they see, how can the superinten- 
dent be expected to satisfy these more critical tastes, 
unless he also has the opportunity to see some of 
the work accomplished by others. 
The managers and trustees’ control of cemeter- 
ies are likely to be well repaid for the expense of 
sending to these meetings their superintendent or 
some other delegate, many of whom can ill afford 
the necessary expenditure themselves. A consider- 
able number of the cemetery corporations have al- 
ready done so with, it is believed, results generally 
admitted to be satisfactory, and those who have not 
are urged to make the experiment. 
To the metnbers of the A. A. C. S. 
As the time for our seventh annual convention 
is fast drawing near, I take this method to urge 
upon you, one and all, the necessity of making 
every effort possible to be on hand and also to try 
and bring some new member with you. Seldom 
are such opportunities offered: Minneapolis is a 
beautiful city noted for her fine park system and 
cemeteries; St. Paul, her sister city, is nearby and 
will also be visited, and from the program issued, 
you can see that we may anticipate a very profitable 
and enjoyable meeting. Undoubtedly many of you 
have planned to visit the World’s Exposition en 
route to Minneapolis or on your return trip from 
there, and for this reason it would be desirable for 
every member to wear the badge of our association 
while traveling so that one can recognize another if 
not personally acquainted. There are on hand 
both kinds of badges, the button at $1.25, and the 
the pin at $1.00, either of which will be mailed 
upon receipt of price, and members desiring either 
will please send in their orders at once. 
The executive committee have secured reduced 
rates at various hotels on the American and Euro- 
pean plan, also announce the place where the meet- 
ings will be held, and all that is necessary now to 
make our meetings a success will be for each and 
every member to be present and to take an active 
part in the proceedings. 
All members who intend to be present, and I 
hope you all will be, are requested to notify the 
chairman of the executive committee, A. W. Hobert, 
Supt. Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn., as 
soon as possible, also those who will have their 
ladies with them. P'rank Eurich, 
Sec. and Treas. 
Seventh Annual Convention of the Association of 
American Cemetery Superintendents. 
The following is the program of the seventh 
annual convention of the Association of American 
Cemetery Superintendents, to be held at Minneap- 
olis, Minn., August 22, 23, 24 and 25 ; 
9 A. M. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1893. 
Meeting called to order, roll call, receiving new members. 
Announcements in regard to meeting. 
Announcements of Executive Committee. 
President’s Address. 
Minutes of previous meetings and Secretary’s report. 
Discussion of the following subjects : 
1st. Is the lawn plan to be recommended under any and 
all circumstances? 
2d. Is it essential with the lawn plan that every lot should 
border on a drive, path or alley ? If so, what width ? 
jd. What gutters are best suited for cemetery drives, and 
what are the best methods to keep drives and gutters free from 
weeds ? 
4.th. Paper by B. Chaffee, on “ What Constitutes Judicious 
Planting ?” 
AFTERNOON. 
Visits to Coring Park, lake drives and Lakewood Cemetery. 
9 A. M. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 1893. 
Roll call. 
f'irst paper, “Perpetual Care of Lots,” T. McCarthy. 
Second paper, “Drainage of Swampy and Wet Lands for 
Burial Purposes,” H. J. Diering. 
Third paper, “Sunday Funerals,” John J. Stephens. 
Discussion of papers and following questions : 
“ Where Can the Line be Drawn between a Marker and 
Monument ?” 
“How best to prevent Graves from Caving.” 
“How best to Open Graves through Deep E'rost.” 
afternoon. 
Visit Parks and Minnehaha Falls. 
EVENING. 
1 st. Report on visit to Lakewood, John G. Barker. 
2d. “ The Object of our Association,” O. C. Simonds. 
jd. “ Is Flower Planting Desirable in the Modern Ceme- 
tery ?” Bellett Lawson. 
9 A. M. Thursday, Aug. 24, 1893. 
Take cars for St. Paul to spend the day. 
EVENING. 
Discussion of papers and questions from question box. 
Paper, “ Vaults,” George W. Creesy. 
Paper, “ Removal of Bodies,” Fred Von Holdt. 
9 A. M. Friday, Aug. 25, 1893. 
1st. Report on visit to Oakland, T. McCarthy. 
2d. “Forestry in Cemeteries,” Prof. Green. 
Discussions. 
Election of officers. 
Unfinished business. 
New business. 
Adjournment. 
AFTERNOON. 
In hands of Executive Committee. 
Mr. A. W. Hobert, chairman of the Executive 
Committee, has secured the following rates : West 
Hotel, ^3 per day, or 1^3.50 for room with bath; 
the Nicollet, $2.50 and ^3 per day. Those who 
prefer the European- plan can make reasonable 
terms at the Holmes Hotel. Mr. Hobert may be 
addressed care Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis. 
A World’s Congress of Horticulturists will be 
held in Chicago, commencing August 1 6th and con- 
tinuing four days The official program has not 
yet appeared, but the array of prominent horticul- 
turists named on the advisory council gives promise 
of a great gathering, at which many topics of inter- 
est will be discussed by practical men. 
