THE MODERN CEMETERY. 
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Association of American Cemetery Superintendents. 
Wm. SALWAY, " Spring Grove ” Cincinnati, O., President. 
T. McCarthy. “Swan Point’’ Providence, K. I., Vice-President. 
F. EDRICH, WoodiawD, Toledo, O., Secretary and Treasurer, 
The Eighth Annual Convention of the Association will be 
held at Philadelphia in September, 1894. 
Resolutions Adopted at the Seventh Annual Convention 
of the Association of American Cemetery Superin- 
tendents. 
Resolved: That it is the sense of this convention that all 
Sunday funerals be discouraged as much as possible. 
Resolved: That it is the sense of this meeting that al 1 
headstones or markers should be limited to the height of the sod 
or the level of the surface of the ground. 
Resolved: That it is the sense of this meeting that vaults 
and catacombs be discouraged and if possible prevented in cem- 
eteries. 
tSep^rtment. 
It is exceedingly gratifying to note the number 
of subscribers who have contributed to this issue of 
the Modern Cemetery. Mr. O. C. Simonds fur- 
nished the very interesting extract from Mr. Gar- 
field’s paper on Trees. Mr. Charles Nichols sentus 
Marion Harland’s account of the cemeteries at Port 
Said. To Mr. John G. Barker, we are indebted 
for a description of the new Crematorium near P'or- 
rest Hills Boston. Mr. Geo. E. Rhedemeyer fur- 
nished data for the article on Harleigh, Mr. Geo. 
N. Painter favored us with a number of valuable 
newspaper clippings while several more superintend- 
ents names appear in our columns this month. 
This evinces a spirit of willingness to help make the 
columns of the MODERN Cemetery interesting and 
instructive that is sincerely appreciated by the ed- 
itor. Contributions, original or otherwise, that 
are deemed of general interest to cemetery readers 
are always welcome. 
Geo. P2. Rhedemeyer, chairman of the Execuive 
Committee, A.A.C.S. has written a stirring letter to 
the Modern Cemetery urging the agitation of the 
Eighth Annual Convention of the cemetery superin- 
tendents to be held in Philadelphia in September. 
It is certainly none too early to commence discussing 
through these columns what topics are most desirable 
for consideration at that time, and cemetery officials 
are requested to give the subject their attention. Mr. 
Rhedemeyer says that the committee expect to 
have an address from the eminent horticulturist, Mr. 
Thomas Meehan, which of itself will be sufficient to 
attract a large attendance. 
The “Question Box” query last month brought 
a number of replies, which will be helpful to new 
cemeteries if not to many others whose rules on the 
subject referred to need revising. Questions and 
answers are solicited for this department. 
Photographs received, Eos Gatos cemetery, Los 
Gatos, Cala., from Mr. R. F.- Robertson, Secretary. 
Entrance and office of Mount Olivet cemetery Mas- 
peth. Long Island, from Mr. C. M. Chamberlain, 
Supt. 
Cemetery Literature received: Rules and Reg- 
ulations of Woodlawn Cemetery, Toledo O. Re- 
port of interments in Grove Hill cemetery, Shelby- 
ville, Ky. The North Toronto Recorder with 
description of the new conservatory and chapel at 
Deer Park, Ont., from Mr. Henry Thompson, Supt. 
Mr. Frank Enrich, Secretary and Treasurer of 
the A. A. C. S. and Superintendent of Woodlawn 
cemetery, Toledo O., has been elected to the office 
of clerk of that cemetery. 
Several new advertisements appear in this issue, 
will our readers kindly mention the MODERN CEME- 
TERY when corresponding. By patronizing those 
who advertise in these columns our readers confer a 
favor upon the publisher. 
To the Metnbers of the Association American Cemetery 
Superintendents : 
One copy of the Minneapolis proceedings has been mailed 
to each and every one, aside from the extra copies to such that 
liad their orders in before December 15, 1893. 
Owing to the general depression in business throughout the 
country I have been unable to secure advertisements as hereto- 
fore and this will make it necessary to pay for the reporting, 
printing and binding our proceedings from membership dues. 
Those who feel disposed to procure extra copies for distribution 
among officers and lot holders of their respective cemeteries will 
please forward their orders and remit at the rate of $2.50 per 
dozen for six or more copies. 
Will also say that, while it may appear premature, it would 
be desirable for members to-bear in mind our next meeting in 
Philadelphia, and give the matter of topics for papers and dis- 
cussion some attention and reflection. In the every day rout- 
ine of cemetery work perplexing questions and problems are 
constantly presenting themselves, and if such are sent to the 
Executive Committee or Secretary much material can be pro- 
cured for interesting papers and discussions. 
Members willing to volunteer papers will find more time for 
preparing same during these winter months than later in the 
season, when their wiiole time is taken up with their duties. 
Yours sincerely, 
Frank Eurich, Sec’y- and Treas. 
Errata — In the list of membership, published in the sev- 
enth annual proceedings, the nameofPhiloh King, Maple Grove, 
Ravenna, O., was inadvertently omitted, and Geo. W. Creesy, 
Harmony Grove, Salem, Mass., is incorrectly located at Salem, O. 
. Situation Wanted. A thoroughly competent and experi- 
enced business man and landscape gardener, expert in manage- 
ment desires position as superintendent or assistant, speaks 
German and French. Special attention given to new cemeter- 
ies and organizations of companies. Meier, care 47 Moffat Block, 
Detroit, Mich. 
Situation Wantea. 
Young man, experienced in cemetery management, steady 
and trustworthy, desires position to take charge, or as assistant 
superintendent. Apply, L. B., Modern Cemetery. 
Situation 'Wanted. , 
By a person qualified to fill position of superintendent and 
secretary. Several years experience. W. I. L., care Modern 
Cemetery, Chicago. 
