315 
PiVRK AND 
If care, further than is usually given, is required, such as 
planting, watering, etc., the sum deposited must be propor- 
tionately increased so that the interest will cover the cost of 
this work. 
Ten per cent of the cost of the mausoleum and lot is con- 
sidered the least amount that will be accepted for care of 
same. We allow no mausoleums to be erected unless a sum 
be deposited for permanent care, an amount deemed sufficient 
by the superintendent. 
Interest of 314 per cent can be allowed on perpetual care 
funds. 
It is proper to guarantee something in perpetuity where, as 
in our case, the title of the cemetery is vested in the city. 
And we do not accept sums which are not sufficient to give 
general care. John W. Keller, Supt. 
ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF CEMETERIES SECOND 
ANNUAL MEETING. 
The second annual convention of the Illinois Association of 
Cemeteries was held at the Livingston Hotel, Dwight, 111 ., 
June 21 and 22, with President W. N. Rudd of Chicago pre- 
siding. At the business meeting the report of the Committee 
on Legislation, prepared by Chairman Fred M. Farwell ' of 
Chicago, was read by Mr. Carter. Four bills were drafted 
and introduced into the Legislature through the efforts of 
Hon. Isaac B. Craig of Mattoon, who was extended a vote 
of thanks by the association. The bills were in the hands 
of the judiciary committee, but owing to an unexpectedly 
early adjournment were not voted on. The bills are to be 
introduced early at the next session and are expected to pass 
without much trouble. The new Committee on Legislation 
appointed is composed of Fred M. Farwell, Chicago; Dr. 
Henry Wohlgemuth, Springfield, and W. S. Lamb, Gibson 
City. A committee composed of Secretary John E. Miller, 
E. G. Carter and George L. Tilton was appointed to print the 
proceedings of the meeting, and the following officers elected 
for the year beginning Jan. i, 1906; President, E. G. Carter, 
“Oak Woods,” Chicago; Vice-President, Arthur J. Graves, 
“Bloomington,” Bloomington; Secretary-Treasurer, John E. 
Miller, “Dodge Grove,” Mattoon. 
Mrs. Mary C. Hoblit of Atlanta, 111 ., read a very interesting 
paper on “Woman’s Work in the Cemetery,” describing the 
very successful efforts of the Woman’s Club in that town who 
organized a Ladies’ Cemetery Association five years ago, and 
induced the town board to deed them the cemetery with its 
unkempt grounds and total assets of $45. The ladles now 
have a flourishing association, have made many permanent 
improvements, beautified the cemetery and have a cash bal- 
ance of $1,200. They built a drive, put in a water system, 
erected entrance gates and cared for the grounds with funds 
raised by annual dues of one dollar and by special subscrip- 
tions. 
John E. Miller presented a paper on “Perpetual Care” as 
applied to the smaller cemeteries. He cited a few horrible 
examples, and urged the necessity for some state legislation 
on this subject. Politics, incompetent management and lack 
of money were mentioned as some of the chief obstacles to 
overcome. He advocated the passage of a uniform system 
of cemetery laws and the appointment of a State Inspector of 
Cemeteries whose duty would be to visit the cemeteries and 
compel some system of general care, if only of the simplest 
kind. Mr. Mfller said that in his locality the interest on a 
deposit of from $30 to $50 would keep the surface of a lot 
in fairly good condition. He induced the City Council to 
pass an ordinance providing for the general care of the whole 
cemetery, and through the efforts of Representative Isaac 
B. Craig and Senator Pemberton of Coles County succeeded 
CEMETERY. 
in getting a bill passed providing for a permanent care fund 
in cemeteries owned by cities. Dodge Grove is now using 
these three plans; Selling new ground only under perprtua'l 
care contracts, writing contracts on lots already sold, and 
raising a special fund, of which the interest only is to be used 
for general care. The city is expected to keep the drives and 
roads in condition. 
At the evening session a valuable paper on “Trees and 
Shrubs for the Smaller Cemeteries,” prepared by O. C. 
Simonds of “Graceland,” Chicago, was read by George L. Til- 
ton. Mr. Simonds said in part: “For a small cemetery the 
boundary planting is really the most important and should 
receive the first attention of the superintendent. The trees 
and shrubs which the people will naturally desire on their 
lots will be all the cemetery will need in addition to the 
varied border. Where small cemeteries are left unmown or 
are mown but once or twice a year a covering of low shrubs, 
such as Rhus aromatica, Indian currant. New Jersey Tea, 
Thunberg’s barberry or wild roses will be beautiful and. green 
at all times without attention. I would also introduce as 
ground covering many vines, such as dewberries, wild grapes, 
bittersweet, and some of the climbing roses. The use of 
evergreens, especially of the larger growing kinds, should be 
confined to the very largest lots and to unused portions of 
the grounds. * * * design for the planting should 
have some relation to the drives and walks, since it is from 
these that objects will generally be seen. There is no rea- 
son why in a rural cemetery one should not make use of 
every native shrub, even if it is common. Use should be 
made also of small trees, such as red-buds, June berries, dog- 
wood, thorn and crab apples. Then there is hardly a place 
large enough for the smallest burying ground that cannot 
have maples, elms, lindens and oaks. Any tree that is beau- 
tiful can be used in a cemetery. If any are to be avoided, 
omit the so-called ‘cemetery’ trees, but even weeping willows 
may have a place as well as spruces and cedars.” 
E. G. Carter, of Chicago, discussed cemetery records in a 
thorough and systematic paper. He emphasized the im- 
portance of keeping an exact record of each individual piece 
of work done on the grounds, and described in detail the 
different record books used. The following he mentioned as 
necessary in addition to the ordinary account books : Regis- 
ter of deeds; certificate of sales; index to lot owners; regis- 
ter of interments, with index; vault register; single grave 
locations, and lot diagram book. The use and make-up of 
each of these books was clearly and accurately described. 
After listening to a closing address by Dr. Henry Wohlge- 
muth, of Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, and passing reso- 
lutions of thanks to those who had contributed papers, and 
to the local officials, the formal sessions were adjourned. 
The second day was devoted to inspecting the local ceme- 
tery under the direction of Superintendent Baker, who was 
commended in the general resolutions for the excellent care 
given to the grounds. The Keeley Institute and other points 
of interest were also visited. 
It was voted to hold the next meeting at Bloomington on 
a date to be selected by the executive committee, and John 
E. Miller was elected a delegate to the meeting of the na- 
tional association at Washington, D. C., Sept. 19-22. 
MEETING OF NEW ENGLAND CEMETERY ASSOCIA- 
TION, SALEM, MASS. 
The New England Cemetery Association met at Salem, 
Mass., June 14, and as an interesting feature of their meet- 
ing were present at the dedication of the beautiful Blake 
Memorial Chapel at Harmony Grove Cemetery, as the guests 
