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PARK AND CEMETERY. 
SUPKRIXTENDENT'S RESIDENCE, WOODMERE CEMETERY 
Air. John E. Miller’s very suggestive 
paper on “Legal Matters Affecting- 
Cemeteries,” was followed by an ani- 
mated discussion over a motion to ap- 
point a committee whose duty it should 
be to formulate the 'most necessary 
fundamental laws for the guidance of 
cemetery managers. The opinion pre- 
vailed that such action would be inad- 
visa^ble and it was voted that the motion 
be tabled. 
Mr. Edward A. Merriam, “Crystal 
Lake,” Alinneapolis, Minn., read a pa- 
per in which he told how Sunday fu- 
nerals were abolished in his city. This 
was accomplished very largely through 
co-operation with the ministers. The 
rule has been in force for eight months 
times. In his vine-clad residence which is almost 
completely surrounded with trees and shrubbery, 
quite near the main entrance, he has a library which 
he values at $10,000. His collection contains many 
sets of limited, autograiih editions of famous works 
with rare and costly bindings. 
Eull justice was done the ample luncheon served 
on the shaded lawn and the visitors soon after bade 
farewell to beautiful Woodmere. Special cars con- 
veyed the party on a twelve-mile ride through the 
city to Woodlawn cemetery. The contemplated 
visit to Palmer Park had to be abandoned, but the 
trolley ride gave the visitors an opportunity to see 
Woodward avenue, one of the most beautiful resi- 
dential streets in America. The program called for 
an afternoon session, which was held in the new 
chapel, and although the weather was warm and the 
out-door attractions tempting, the session was con- 
tinued with unabated interest and enthusiasm until 
all of the business had been considered. 
Mr. John J. Stephens, “Greenlawn,” Columbus, 
O., discussed “Satan in the Cemetery,” the chief ob- 
ject of the paper being to show as near as possible 
the true value and character of the A. A. 
C. S. to the new members and the young 
men.” Air. Stephens referred to many of 
the trials incident to the life of the ceme- 
tery superintendent and gratefully noted 
their passing under the civilizing influ- 
ences of this association. He extolled the 
spirit which actuated its founders and 
called upon the young men of today who 
had taken up the work to emulate their 
example and show a proper appreciation 
of the heritage that had been handed down 
to them by carefully maintaining the puri- 
tv of this ideal. 
and but few complaints are heard. 
‘‘Sifting the matter to one conclusion,” the speaker said, 
‘‘it lies in the power of the cemetery to take this action. 
We are particularly favored in Minneapolis by the 
close friendship and co-operation of our cemetery 
superintendents and trustees, and you who want this 
desirable condition in your different cities should get 
together and you will be able to reach the desired 
end.” 
Mr. L. C. Turner, president of Lorraine Cemetery, 
flallimorc, Md., was called upon to express his views 
on cemetery advertising. He suggested four kinds 
of literature; little booklets, large books, newspapers 
and street car cards, while he regarded the two 
former as necessary in order tO' have something to 
give to people, he regarded the newspapers and 
street cars the most effective mediums for reaching 
the masses and getting results. His suggestive re- f 
marks on what and what not to include in booklets 
and books, were listened to with int«.-rest. Mr. Tur- 
ner’s cemetery has expended thousands of dollars 
in such forms of advertising and he has been a close 
observer of results. 
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PHOTO BY J. H. ERSKINE 
ENTRANCE TO MT. OLIVET CEMETERY 
Partial View of Mount Olivet Avenue 
