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THE MODERN CEMETERY. 
Association of American Cemetery Snperintendents. 
WM. SALWAY, “ Spring Grove Cincinnati, O., President. 
T. M. MCCARTHY. “ Swan Point*’ Providence. U.I., Vice-President. 
F. EURICH, Woodlawn, Toledo, O., Secretary and Treasurer. 
Tlie Seventh Annual Convention of the Association will be 
held at Minneapolis on Tuesday, August 22, 23, 24 and 25, 1893. 
‘©ep^rtment. 
The receipt of ('eineters' Literature and Trade Catalogues will be 
acknowledged in this column. 
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TO ADVEKTISEKS. The Modern Oemetery is the only publica- 
tion of its class and will be found a valuable medium for reaching 
cemetery oflicials In all parts of the ITnited States. 
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TO sUBSCltlBEKS. Cemetery oflicials desiring to subscribe for a 
number of copies regularly to circulate among their lot owners, 
sliould scud for our special terms. Several well-known cemeteries 
have already adopted this plan with good results. 
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Contributions on matters pertaining to cemeteries are solicited. 
Address all communications to 
l{. J. HAIGHT, ;i:?4 Dearborn St., Chicago. 
Wc are indebted to Mr. Geo. M. Ib'iinner, Pat- 
erson, N. J., for photographs of the lodge and lake 
in Laurel Grove Cemetery. 
A photograph of the vault and conservatory at 
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Out., has been 
received from Mr. Henry Thompson, Superintendent, 
accompanied by a brief description. The structure 
is 50 X 100 feet, built of brown pressed brick with 
brown stone trimmings. The facade is of the 
gothic order of architecture with triple arches and 
double doors to the vault, which is kept well venti- 
lated by means of an electric fan. The walls of the 
vault are 21 feet in height and support steel girders 
on which is constructed the conservatory and chapel 
50 X 50 feet, the latter having a seating capacity 
of 100 persons. In the vault is located the machin- 
ery for lowering bodies from the chapel. The chap- 
el conservatory and three forcing houses are heated 
by the hot water system. 
Our request for suggestions as to the best 
method of keeping a record of interments has been 
productive of most gratifying results. Replies, ac- 
companied in several instances by plats, diagrams, 
portions of record books, etc. , have been received 
from the following named gentlemen, to whom we 
are indebted for many valuable suggestions. Frank 
U. Willis, St. Paul, Minn.; J. Mishler, Mogadore, 
O. ; J. B. Russell, Macomb, 111 .; F. Jameson, Alle- 
gheny, Pa.; Henry Thompson, Toronto, Ont. ; L. 
Andrews, Southington, Conn.; Geo. L. Transue 
lAston, Pa.; Wm. S. Moses, San Francisco, Cal.; 
J. G. Boyd, Louisville, Ky. We shall endeavor 
to incorporate the most valuable features of each 
method into our proposed record, and in due 
course of time produce a system thatwill be suit- 
able for cemeteries large and small. 
Situation Wanted. 
Superintendent and landscape gardener with an extended 
experience desires situation; was nine years in one of principal 
Massachusetts cemeteries; references. Address S. H. ( 1 ., care 
Modern Cemetery, Chicago. 
BOOKS™ 
LANDSCAPE GARDENING . . . 
By Samued Parsons, Jr.. Sui)t. of Parks, New York City. 
Notes aud suggestions on Lawns and Lawn Planting. 
Laying out and arrangement of Parks, etc. Deciduous 
and Evergreen trees, shrubs, flowers and foliage— Onia- 
mentation of Pouds and Lakes. 300 pages, uea ly 200 illus- 
trations Beautifully printed and bound. A cbai-ming 
book for landscape gardeners. Price $3.50. With the 
Modern Cemetery one year, $4,25. 
ORNAMENTAL GARDENING FOR AMERICANS, 
By Elias A. Long. — This book has bad a large sale among 
cemetery oflloials. Cloth binding. Illustrated. Piice,' 
.$2.00, with the Modern Cemetery one year, .$2.75. 
THE NURSERY BOOK . . • 
By L. H, Bailey. A complete hand book of propagation. 
Paper covers 50 cents, cloth. $1.00. 
Any of the above hooks or any other book or magazine will be sent 
prepaid at iniblishers prices. 
R. J. HAIGHT, The Caxton Bldg., CHICAGO. 
VIEW IN CEDAR HILL CEMETERY, NEWARK, O. 
Half-Tone Engravings for Cemeteries 
MADE DIRECT FROM PHOTOGRAPHS. 
When writing for prices please state size of cut wanted. 
R. J. HAIGHT, 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. 
THE NEW HANDY BINDER 
Will be found a most valuable 
invention for keeping the num- 
bers of the MonumentalNews 
in good condition. The method 
of binding allows the pages to 
lie perfectly flat, whether one 
or a dozen numbers are in the 
binder. Any number can be 
taken out and replaced without 
disturbing the other numbers. 
The binders are strong and dur- 
able and have the title of Modern Cemetery on the side in 
gilt, an ornament to any desk 01 reading table. We will supply 
them to subscribers in embossed cloth covers, 50 cents. Heavy 
flexible paper covers for 35 cents. By mail post-paid. 
MODERN CEMETERY, 
334 Dearborn St., Chicago. 
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