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Several cemeteries in Maine are claiming the following: Five 
small stones in one lot, all alike except for the inscriptions, read 
something like this: Anne, first wife of John Brown; Mary, sec- 
ond wife of John Brown; Jane, third wife of John Brown; Clara, 
fourth wife of John Brown; John Brown, “At rest, at last.” 
RULES AND REGULATIONS. 
Every cemetery should be governed by certain rules and 
regulations, which should be printed in pamphlet form for distri- 
bution among lot owners. While this has been done in most of 
the large cemeteries, where the rules are very much alike, we 
will, for the benefit of the smaller cemeteries, publish in this de- 
partment such rules as commend themselves for general adoption. 
Contributions are solicited. 
Many amendments have been made to the Rules and Regu- 
lations of Oakland Cemetery, St. Paul, Minn., since April 3, 
1889, which have been collated and added to their pamphlet. 
A charge of two dollars is now made for the transfer of any 
lot. 
Proprietors of any lots may erect any proper stone, monu- 
ment or structure, such as has been approved and is in use in 
other cemeteries; but all bodies must be buried at least three 
feet below the surface, and plans for any structure designed to 
contain bodies of the dead must be submitted to the Board of 
Trustees for approval. 
Where a lot is owned by two parties, and both desire to erect 
a monument, it is recommended that they unite in erecting a 
joint memorial. Monuments shall be set on the central longi- 
tudinal line of the lot except on lots of irregular shape, when 
superintendent shall determine. Any memorial structure ex- 
ceeding two feet in height shall be considered a monument. 
In addition to one monument on a lot, only one marker to 
each grave lot will be permitted, which shall not exceed four in- 
ches in height above the surface, and shall extend not less than 
eight inches below. 
No monument will be allowed in the single grave sections, 
except headstones not exceeding eighteen inches in height or 
more than two feet in width, including base. On the two-grave 
lots, monuments shall not exceed eighteen inches by thirty-six 
inches in size of base nor three feet in height. On the three- 
grave lots monuments shall not exceed eighteen inches by forty- 
two inches in size of base nor four feet in height. 
Corner posts shall be of stone, metal or terra cotta, not ex- 
ceeding eight inches square and not less than one foot in length. 
The upper surface shall be set level with the surface of the 
earth. 
Permits may be issued to lot-owners or members of their 
families to ride bicycles in the cemetery at a speed not exceed- 
ing five miles an hour. 
-t^l^orre^ponelence.i^ 
Lynn, Mass. 
Editor Park arid Cemetery: 
Dear Sir: — As our annual convention will take place in a 
few weeks, at Richmond, let me impress it on the minds of the 
members to be present. Let us all make an effort to increase 
our membership, and let us all strive to make our next the best 
yet. To be sure there is some pleasure in meeting at our con- 
ventions, but from a business standpoint no superintendent can 
afford to absent himself. 
I am well aware that men exist that think they know it all; 
but there are always exceptions to the rule. The most of us do 
not know everything pertaining to cemeteries, but are anxious 
to learn, and that is just the object of our Association. Exchan- 
ging ideas, visiting other cemeteries, and studying, are the ways 
to perfect ourselves in our calling. 
The cemeteries of to-day are much admired for their neat 
and tidy appearance, and what makes them so, but the taste of 
those who have them in charge. The more we learn, and the 
more our minds are broadened, the better our grounds will look. 
Let us then all try and be present and endeavor to reach 
the place where there is always plenty of room, “on top.” 
William Stone. 
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Camden, N. J. 
Editor Park and Cemetery: 
Dear Sir: — In reply to question of “Open Cemeteries on 
Sunday,” I will say: while I think every cemetery on good pay- 
ing basis should enforce this rule, yet I question its success for 
a new one hardly able to support itself. My experience has been 
a good one in regard to this, especially in a modern cemetery, 
where so many restrictions govern the lot-owner. Yet they do 
not look at it in the same light; some think when they pay for a 
lot they have the right to do with it as they please. Upon a 
second thought they do not realize the advantage of the new me- 
thod as being less expensive, and one talks to another condemn- 
ng the idea and naturally go elsewhere. A modern cemetery of 
to-day, cannot bar the public from visiting the cemetery; that 
is, if they wish to succeed. You must make every possible ef- 
fort to induce the public to visit your cemetery and show them 
*what you are doing. We know a great many people cannot 
spare the time to visit such places during the week, and it stands 
to reason they should be allowed to investigate Sundays. Our 
best sales resulted from allowing everybody to enter with strict 
observance of Rules, and hope some day to be able to feel more 
independent. R. E. G. 
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July 17, 1895. 
Editor Park and Cemetery: 
Dear Sir: — Hardly a week passes but what we hear of 
something new in horticultural work. The only thing which 
seems to be slow in coming forth is a “Dwarf Lawn Grass Seed,” 
something which does not require constant cutting. 
Imagine this! Wouldn’t it be a help to us? Why not get 
some of our wideawake seedsmen to assist in this. We want 
something to curtail the expense of extensive lawns. 
The Modern Cemetery. 
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Fort Plain, N. Y., July 16, 1895. 
Editor lark and Cemetery: 
Dear Sir: — The opinion has been very often expressed by 
people who should know, that our cemetery is one of the most 
attractive for its size in the country. It is beautifully located, 
and the entire cemetery is under perpetual care, which makes it 
possible to keep it in good condition throughout. 
Will C. Rapp, Superintendent. 
Association of American Cemetery Superintendents. 
0. C. SIMONDS, “Graceland,” CEioago. President. 
G. W REESY, “Harmony Grove,” Salem, Maes., Vice-President. 
F. EURICH, Woodlawn, Toledo, O.. Secretary and Treasurer 
The Ninth Annual Convention will be held at Richmond, 
Va., September 18, 19, and 20, 1895. See program in another 
column of this issue. 
