XVI 
PARK AND CEMETERY 
CEMETERY NOTES. 
(Coatinued from page 69.) 
It is a sign of the times when rectors begin to advocate 
cremation, says the Undertakers Journal of London. This 
was done the other day by the Rev. J. H. Dudley Matthews, 
of Purley Rectory, Reading, in a letter in the local press. 
It is obvious, he says that the disposal of the dead at Reading 
must ere long become a pressing matter, and he ventures to 
suggest that the question of the erection of a crematorium 
should lie considered. “I do not wish now,” he adds, “to 
enter into all the pros and cons, but only to remark that 
whereas a cemetery must be at a considerable distance from 
the town, involving much e.xtra expense at each funeral, a 
crematorium might be built comparatively near, and also that 
cremation is becoming less and less costly." It may be that 
we do not like this growth of cremation, but it is a question 
that has to be faced, for the arguments used by the rector 
are such as are forcing them upon communities all over the 
country. -y- * * 
The 58th Annual Report of the Utica Cemetery Association, 
of Utica, N. Y., shows receipts of $70,352.00 for the year, and 
expenditures of $66,216.00. The trust fund is increased by 
$17,000 during the year, and now amounts to $120,000. Two 
hundred trees were planted during the year and a new re- 
ceiving vault with a capacity of 160 catacombs has been 
completed. 
FOREST PRESERVATION. 
At a recent banquet given by the Merchants' Club of Chi- 
cago, Mr. Gifford Pinchot, Chief of the Forestry Division 
of the Department of Agriculture, m the course of his speech 
said : “While I am an optimist by nature and opposed to 
alarmist talk, the subject of forest preservation is one of 
the most critical, far-reaching and important that the Ameri- 
can people can consider today. The great permanent re- 
sources upon which our nation must depend in the end 
come from the waters, the farm and the forests. In the 
end our mines must become exhausted, and if our timber 
supply should fail, farming, transportation, manufacturing 
and commerce must fail with them. New mines may be dis- 
covered. but new forests cannot be grown in less than fifty 
years. It is possible now to take steps to relieve us from a 
future timber famine. The lumbermen appreciate these con- 
ditions and are co-operating with us . 
The Salient Features 
Of Our Service 
Each year our business with Parks and Cemeteries 
increases. We account for it in but one way; 
They are a class of patrons who appreciate the 
advantages of planting the better grade of orna- 
mental trees and shrubs in preference to the 
lowest priced, spindley sort. To grow this higher 
classed stock is our aim. 
To furnish this sort of stock; to treat our patrons 
in a personal,, liberal manner; thereby securing 
their confidence, are the salient features of our 
service. 
Does such a service appeal to you? 
Thomas Meehan & Sons, Inc. 
Dreshertown Box X Penna. 
M. D. JONES & CO. BOSTON, - MASS. 
Makers of Garden and Cemetery Adornments 
ARTISTIC IKON VASES 
Great number of 
Styles 
including- our 
Berlin 
Reservoir 
Vase 
which is the best 
for plants 
METALLIC WREATHS 
BOl'QUET HOLDERS 
FOR OKMETERIES 
20c, 25c, 30c and 40c 
each and upwards. 
We also make up 
small assortments 
for the trade 
for # 10.00 at a 
Special Rate. We 
have different 
styles. 
Crosses, Etc. with Porce- 
lain Flowers for graves. 
This wreath, 10 inches in 
diameter SI. 00 
We make up small $10.00 
assortments for the 
trade at special rates. 
GARDEN BORDERING 
SETTEES AND CHAIRS 
No. 1. Wire and heavierstock 
according to sizes of which we 
have various width and height, 
and our illustrated Price List 
gives the numbers of 
pieces for the length re- 
quired. 
Boston Fane] Set- 
tees and Chairs can 
be shipped packed 
flat; made in different 
lengths. Variety of 
patterns. 
Settees for 
Parks and Lawns. 
With Wrought or 
Cast Iron Frames, 
with Wood Seats. 
No. 2. Rustic Cast 
Iron. 
No. 2 is a neat rustic 
design. 
OUR 
1906 
CataloQue 
Containing 
New Cemetery 
Signs 
and other 
New Goods 
JI ST P IT 
Sent on 
Application 
No. 3. Rustic Cast Iron. 
A very large pattern, suit- 
able for Park and Cemetery 
work. Grave Borders. 
Arches, Trellises, Etc. 
CEMETERY SION POST 
Height from ground, 7 feet. 
Length of sign 26 inches. 
Price, each #6.00 
Special price large lots. 
Keep off the 
OrasB Sign 
Plate. Height, 
from ground 
20 in. Whole 
height, 26 in. 
Price, ea., 60c 
Perp“tualan<l 
Annual Care 
Sign Plate. 
Height from 
ground, 10 in 
Whole height, 
26 in. 
Price 36c 
MARKERS 
For Lot Numbers. 
Diameter, 5 in. 
Pin to go inground, 
7 in. 
Price each 16c 
Special rates for 
large lots. 
