PARK AND C EM ETER 1 ". 
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CABINET AND ITS USES 
THE EARTH 
Superintendent Frank Enrich, of 
Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, has 
originated one of the most useful de- 
vices for the handling of earth at the 
grave that has been developed in 
cemetery practice. It is known as 
the “Earth Cabinet,” and has been in 
use in that cemetery for the last ten 
years. 
The cabinet consists of a bottom 
platform, two sides, one back, the top 
locking cap and the front board. The 
bottom is constructed strong enough, 
so as to sustain the weight of the 
earth, wherever occasion requires the 
cabinet to be elevated above mounds 
or grave markers. It may be con- 
structed in one' piece, or may be in 
two sections hinged together. We 
prefer the one piece bottom, it 
being stronger. Sides and back are 
built of ^-in. by 3j4-in. matched and 
beaded ceiling material, with a frame 
of %-in. by 3-in. strips. These have 
champfered edges, which is not shown 
on the plan. At the corners where the 
back piece and sides come together, 
a tight joint is made that prevents 
the finer sand from escaping. The 
sloping front is usually covered with 
evergreen boughs, screening the’ 
earth. Sometimes a green cloth is- 
used. 
Sides and back piece are held ilrra: 
b}^ hinge hasps, one on each side.- 
Front board holding earth back ii? 
held in place by hard wood pegs. 
When grave is to be refilled this 
board is easily removed and the earth 
quickly shoveled into the open grave. 
The locking cap is constructed of 
^-in. lumber and must fit snug over 
the sides and ends. No. 2 grade of 
white pine has been used; also for 
sides and ends. Southern Cypress. 
