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tire length before getting the first glimpse of a mon- 
ument. 
It is Mr. Reid’s intention, in which he has the 
support of his trustees, to preserve this charming 
feature of the grounds until all other sections have 
been disposed of. Lakes, office buildings and other 
improvements in contemplation will add to the 
beauty of Mt. Elliot and make it a model for the 
Catholics of America to pattern after. 
At the evening session Mr. Frank T. Lodge, at- 
torney, delivered a brief address of welcome in place 
of Judge Alfred J. Murphy, who was detained by 
illness. 
Mr. F. R. Diering, chairman of the committee on 
credentials, reported favorably on the applications, 
of the following gentlemen : 
New Members Elected. 
Harry M. Turner, “Roselawn,” St. Paul, Minn.; George 
A. Burrows, Traverse City, Mich.; H. M. Warren, “Chest- 
Detroit, Mich., ancj Richard Laws, Superintendent ‘‘Forest 
Hill,” Utica, N. Y. 
The president called upon Mr. George W. Creesy 
to say a few words to the new members, which he 
did in his usual jovial manner. A telegram express- 
ing regrets at his inability to be present and send- 
ing best wishes was received from Mr. W. S. Pirie, 
secretary Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wis. 
“Our Birthday” was the title of an interesting 
paper read by Bellett Lawson, in which he dwelt 
retrospectively on the work of the association and 
what had been effected in bettering the conditions 
of the cemeteries of the United States as a result of 
its influence. “For all this improvement,” he said, 
“little credit is given to the organization by the gen- 
eral public. The work has gone on quietly and 
without ostentation and will go on.’’ * * * “The 
future care of cemeteries is one of the brightest 
achievements of this association. Year after year 
CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS IN ANNUAL CONVENTION IN DETROIT 
Woodmere Cemetery, August 22, 1906 
nut Grove,” Ashtabula, O. ; J. F. Munsill, Trustee and Sec- 
retary "Chestnut Grove,” Ashtabula, O. ; A. H. Talcott, 
“Edgewood,” Ashtabula, O. ; A. N. Stark, "Elmwood,” Mem- 
phis, Tenn.; Dr. E. C. Douglass, Trustee “Mt. Hope,” La- 
peer, Mich. ; W. H. Norris, Superintendent “Spring Lake,” 
Aurora, 111.; Harry S. Cook, Superintendent “Forest Hill,” 
Kansas City, Mo.; Wm. Temblett, “Lake View,” Cleveland. 
O. ; Jno. J. Phare, Department Superintendent “Lake View,” 
Cleveland, O. ; John R. Gaudin. Secretary and Treasurer 
“Elmwood,” Birmingham, Ala. ; Matthew H. Winters, Assist- 
ant Superintendent “Woodmere,” Detroit, Mich. ; Jos. Roder, 
“Calvary,” Milwaukee. Wis. ; John W. Burns, “Lakeside,” 
Port Huron, Mich. ; F'rank E. Wilbee, Superintendent “Oak- 
wood.” Adrian. Mich. : E, C. Smith. Superintendent “Valley,” 
A'Tanchester, N. H. ; C. F. W. Schroeter, Lutheran Cemetery. 
perpetual care has been discussed until today all 
cemetery managers recognize its importance and 
are giving endowment special attention.” Mr. Law- 
son said that while the association had benefitted . 
the cemeteries in populous localities, there was still 
much to be done for the country churchyards and 
reiterated the suggestion made several years ago by 
John Thorp, that the country press should be used ' 
to educate the people. This opened a discussion iiiT 
which several participated. The work of ladies’ cem- ■' 
eterv associations was commended and Mr. C. 
Jacobs, of Sturgis. Mich., told of an address he hadS 
