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* Lake View cemetery, Cleveland, 0 , is nslituting a t' r- 
ough course of improvement. Considerable work has been done 
during the past six months in the way of road repairs, extension 
of water service, grading, etc., and the trustees upon the recom- 
mendation of the president at the last quarterly meeting author- 
ized the employment of a competent landscape gardener to make 
a general plan for the improvement of the entire three hundred 
acres of ground held by the association, the intention being to at 
once commence the development of certain portions of the 
cemetery in accordance with an ultimate plan. It is in this 
cemetery that the Garfield monument is situated which although 
an attraction, affords no pecuniary returns to the cemetery asso- 
ciation, on the other hand it involves considerable expense in 
maintaining the surroundings, due to the number of visitors. 
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The trustees of Dell Park Cemetery, Natick, Mass., have 
ordered a survey and plat of their grounds, consisting of sixteen 
acres, preparatory to grading, which will be commenced on 
completion of the preliminary work. 
Public spirited citizens of Newark, N. J., have inaugurated 
a project to place artistic fountains in its public parks, funds for 
which are to be collected from liberal citizens, and the scheme 
is already bearing fruit. The list includes-four parks. It is hoped 
to obtain $2,500 for each fountain. The leaders in the move- 
ment are enthusiastic in their faith that the idea can be carried 
out. and a pleasing feature added to the public appearance of 
Newark. 
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Spades and shovels, together with scoops, are found depicted 
on the walls of Egyptian catacombs, and all three are frequently 
mentioned by Roman and Greek agricultural writers. 
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London is better off for tiees than any other city in Europe. 
CONVENTION ECHOES. 
Lynn, Mass., October 6. 1897. 
Pa7'k and Cemetery. 
Our tenth annual convention has come and gone, and every 
one who was present must be gratified with our association. We 
saw much and learned much and eighteen new names were 
added to our membership Pro. Salway could do no more, and 
his many kindnesses will be long remembered. We could not 
blame him for the heat, but he was equal to the emergency, 
and we found our meeting on the roof much cooler, — not the 
meeting but the weather. 
The day spent in Dayton proved that another member, Mr. 
Cline, was an adept in the art of entertaining. 
A warm invitation from the superintendent of Riverside 
cemetery. Defiance, O., Mr. G. W. Bechel could not be resisted, 
and on Saturday morning I made the trip of 164 miles, in com- 
pany with two other members, I arrived at Defiance to find Mr. 
Bechel in waiting at the station. During my two day’s visit I 
saw many points of interest in the city, and of course visited 
Riverside cemetery. I was much pleased with the appearance 
of the grounds, and the handiwork of the superintendent was ap- 
parent in all directions. Many varieties of trees have been 
planted which when they mature will be objects of interest. A 
pretty chapel stands near the entrance and between that and 
the gate is an attractive lily pond which contained many varie- 
ties of Nymphteas in bloom. A short distance to the left is a 
flight of rustic steps leading to a ravine, with another pond, which 
is to be given over entirely to the varieties of Nelumbiums. 1 
rather envied my fellow superintendent that ravine, for there 
is such an opportunity to assist nature in the construction of a 
beauty spot. I offered him plenty of granite boulders, but we 
could not trade. Mr. Bechel has many ideas in view, which will 
be consummated if c rcumstances permit. 
I left Defiance with regret, very grateful for the courtesies 
shown me, and hastened back to my home by the sea, heavy 
laden with pleasant thoughts, and at once turned my attention 
to my daily duties. 
William Stone. 
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Cincinnati — Dayton. 
Park and Cemetery, 
Convention is over! Editor Haight, always a welcome guest, 
who has contributed in a far greater degree than has hitherto 
been appreciated, or he has been compensated for, to the wel- 
fare of the association and the interests of all parks and ceme- 
teries throughout the land says: ‘ In point of numbers it was the 
largest gathering in its annafis.” This fact may be accounted for 
in that the visit was, with many other members like myself, who 
had never had the privilege of seeing the works of the celebrated 
Strauch as they appear in one of his masterpieces, which the 
far-famed “Spring Grove’ is, the satisfying of a long cherished 
desire. We were not disappointed, but treated with and feasted 
upon the richness of true landscape art as we gazed on natural 
beauties rendered almost supernatural, not alone in “Spring 
Grove,” but “Woodlawn” and “Calvary,” the latter a most 
gratifying and striking exception to the appearance of the great 
majority of Catholic cemeteries, which in general are not worthy 
of a visit, unless it be to behold specimens of neglect. The large 
number of parks visited, together with a view of the spacious 
grounds attached to many inter and suburban residences, af- 
forded abundant instruction to those of us who were students 
upon the way. Long shall we cherish in grateful memory the 
hospit able reception of Henry Probasco, Esq , one of America’s 
noblemen, who greeted us with his thoroughly practical address, 
which I am glad to see published in your last issue, and trust it 
may appear in our “Proceedings,” there to be connected and 
treasured with the history of our association. 
It is not my purpose to intrude too far on your valuable 
space. You have given a very comprehensive account of the 
meeting. The “general resolutions,” although according to our 
genial St. Louis brother they may be devoid of the “soul and 
wit,” form an historical, value where brevity “fails.” A few mem- 
bers claimed that“BraziU”wore a funeral aspect and accounted for 
it in that he feared Salway, Cline and Stephens had determined 
to outdo the great '96 convention in point of entertainments, 
while others said it was because McCarthy was conspicuous by 
his absence. Speaking of McCarthy, after I had bored him by 
mailing numberless letters and newspapers. I finally extorted 
from him just one report, in which he condescended to say: 
“How do you manage to keep yourself so extensively adver- 
tised?” Not a ripple of discord marred our gathering, which 
almost resolved itself into a mutual admiration society. The es- 
timable wives of our worthy president and secretary were of the 
opinion that all members should be accompanied by their wives, 
and not only by their sons, as were Brother Transue and my- 
self. Brother Mayer was guarded by both. The “Great Scott” 
touched the keynote when, in his speech at Dayton, he said 
Creesy, others and himself acknowledged that it was with them 
a necessity to bring along their wives to restrain any possible 
over-enjoyment of the memorable convention of 1897. 
“Father” Nichols once wrote you, “Where is Brother Stone? 
Why don’t he write for the Park and Cemetery any more?” 
Now, where are the many others who ought to write? Wi 1 
Mrs. Hay respond? She has the ability. 
B. D. Judson, 
St. Agnes’ Cemetery, Albany, N, Y. 
