104 PARK AND CEMETERY. 
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Hang her an epitaph upon 
her tomb. 
— Shakespeare. 
There are .some quaint epitaphs in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Brooklyn, many of the remains and old 
stones coming from the churchyards: 
Elizabeth R. Johnson died in the ninety-fourth year of her 
age. On the stone at the head of the grave this appears: “Hav- 
ing a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.’’ 
On many of the old stones this epitaph can be 
seen: 
Affliction sore long time I bore. 
Physicians were in vain. 
Till death did seize, and God did please 
To ease me of my pain. 
The following is just discernible on a stone 
under a spreading elm: 
If modest merit joined to hearts sincere. 
May claim the parting tribute of a tear, 
That tear may now for those be freely shed. 
Who here lie sleeping with the silent dead. 
In Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, some 
quaint old epitaphs can also be found: 
This tender admonition to his widow appears 
on the tombstone of John H. Hollsberg, who died 
in i86i. 
Weep not for me my widow dear; 
I am not dead, but sleeping here. 
My debt is paid, my grave you see. 
Prepare yourself to follow me. 
On a little stone, which is nearly hidden from 
view this quaint epitaph can be seen: 
When you our friends are passing by. 
And this informs you where we lie. 
Remember you ere long must have, 
Like us, a mansion in the grave. 
On the tomb of James Hampson is this 
inscription: 
“Peace on earth, with my family and relatives I had none; 
in death and the grave I wish to sleep alone.” 
The following is found at Newport, R. I., and 
stands for three things, a daughter, a son and an 
arm, the inscription being as follows: 
Wait, daughter of 
William and Desire 
Fripp, died Ap. 24, (L 
1780, aged 10 mo S 
10 clays. 
amputated Feby, 
Also William, their 
son, died Mch. 17, 
1784, aged 22 mos. 
Also 
his wife’s arm 
?o, 1786. 
The Cemetery Superintendent’s Convention. 
The following is the program of the ninth an- 
nual convention of the Association of American 
Cemetery Superintendents, to be held in Richmond, 
Va., September 18, 19, and 20, 1895: 
9 A. M., WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1 8. 
Meeting called to order. Roll call. 
Address of welcome. 
Receiving new members. 
Announcements of Executive Committee. 
President’s Address. 
Report of Secretary and Treasurer. 
Communications. 
1st Paper. Cemeteries on the Western Plains and their 
Ornamentation. — J. Y. Craig. 
2d. Paper. Drainage.— A. W. Blain. 
3d. Paper. Irrigation in Cemeteries. — F. von Holdt. 
AFTERNOON. 
Drive in the Eastern suburbs, including visits 
to Oakwood Cemetery, old St. John Church, where 
Patrick Henry made his famous speech; Chimbora- 
zo Park; Eibby Hill Park, and other places of in- 
terest. 
EVENING, 8 P. M. 
Appointment of Committees. 
4th. Paper. Derivative Benefit of our Association. — G. H. 
Scott. 
5th. Paper. Our Experience with Road Drainage. — J. C- 
Cline. 
Informal discussion of questions by members. 
9 A. M., THURSDAY, SEPT. I9. 
Roll Call. 
6th. Paper. Greenhouses in Cemeteries. — J. G. Barker. 
7th. Paper. Cemetery Boundaries. — T. McCarthy. 
8th. Paper. Obstacles to be Overcome in Starting a new 
Cemetery on the Modern Plan. — J. Gunn. 
Questions by members for discussion. 
AFTERNOON, 2 P. M 
9th. Paper. Our Native Trees and Shrubs. — J. H. Shepard. 
loth. Paper. Grading.— Frank Eurich. 
nth. Paper. Suggestion for the Benefit of our Associa- 
tion. — Chas. Nichols. 
nth. Paper. Economy in Laying Out New Grounds. — Geo 
E. Rhedemeyer. 
Discussion of papers and questions by members. 
EVENING, 8 P. M. 
Music and Entertainment. 
9 A. M., FRIDAY, SEPT. 20 . 
Report of Committees, and election of officers. 
U nfinished business. 
New business. 
Adjournment. 
afternoon. 
Drive in Western suburbs; visit to Hollywood 
Cemetery, Corcoran and Monroe Parks, Lee’s Mon- 
ument, Soldiers’ Home, Barton Height and other 
places of interest. 
The “Murphy” has been selected as both the 
place of meeting and abode, and special rates have 
been secured: American plan, $2.00 to $3.00 per 
day; European plan, 75 cents to $1.50 per day, the 
latter with bath and toilet. The “Murphy” is loca- 
ted at corner of Broad and 8th streets, easily reach- 
ed by cars, and within two blocks of the City Hall 
and State Capitol. 
