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done in furthering three bills which are now before 
Congress. Energetic work at Washington was done in 
the interest of the bill to preserve the Calaveras groves 
in California, the bill to establish a National Forest 
Reserve in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, and 
one in the White Mountains. Mr. Parker urged the 
necessity of every member of the Association writing 
to Congressmen to get their support for these bills. Mr. 
Harlan P. Kelsey, who has been working in the in- 
terests of these bills, earnestly seconded Mr. Parker’s 
appeal. A resolution was adopted urging members 
to use all the influence in their power for these bills. 
The reports on Park Census, Municipal Art, and 
Arts and Crafts were not read, owing to the absence 
•of their chairmen, but were ordered printed in the 
proceedings of the Association. 
In order to finish the business in the shortest time, 
to give the delegates an opportunity to see the sights 
of the Fair, the address of Prof. Charles Zueblin, of 
the University of Chicago, was given at this session 
instead of in the afternoon. Mr. Zueblin gave a short 
but enthusiastic talk on the ideals of civic life. He 
said that certain material forces were threatening dem- 
ocratic ideals. While we should be practical in our 
aims toward a better and more beautiful life, we should 
never lose sight of the ultimate goal ; we must keep 
the ideal ever before us, and must not do anything that 
will interfere with its ultimate attainment. In striving 
toward a more beautiful life we must not overlook the 
influence of the external things on the senses, and 
should give attention to the small things of the house- 
hold as well as the larger movements toward public 
beauty. 
Mr. John D. Butler, chairman of the Committee on 
Civic Week, immediately following, read the program, 
which included addresses by some of the officers of the 
American Civic Association. An important resolution 
was passed as the last work of the convention, pro- 
viding for a standing committee of five to promote the 
plans of the expert commission for beautifying Wash- 
ington and to memorialize Congress if necessary. 
Resolutions of thanks were extended to all of the 
local officials and bodies who had helped to entertain 
the delegates and make the convention a success, and 
adjournment was taken, leaving the members to in- 
formally visit exhibits of interest instead of holding an 
afternoon session. 
Formal invitations to meet next year were extended 
from San Francisco and Cleveland, O. ; informal in- 
vitations from Ithaca, N. Y., and Galesburg, 111., and 
other invitations are expected before the decision of 
the executive committee. 
Preliminary Programs for Conventions of Cemetery 
Superintendents. 
Monday , August 22, 1904, 2 P. M. 
ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF CEMETERIES. 
First Annual Meeting, Auditorium Hotel, Chicago. 
Business Program. 8 P. M. Informal discussion. 
Tuesday, August 23, 4904, 40 A. M. 
A. A. C. S. 18th ANNUAL CONVENTION, AUDITORIUM 
HOTEL, CHICAGO. 
Address of Welcome, Mayor of Chicago. 
Response by President, A. A. C. S. and Address by 
Archbishop Quigley. 
Reports of Officers. Roll call and appointment of 
committees. 
2 P. M. Visit to Art Institute and Public Library. 
8 P. M. Report of Committee on Credentials and 
Introduction of new members. 
Paper, “The hardier and more reliable trees and 
shrubs,” by Prof. J. F. Cowell, Director of Botanic 
Garden, Buffalo, N. Y. Discussion, led by J. M. 
Boxell. Question Box. 
Wednesday, August 24, 4904, 9 A, M. 
Assemble at Auditorium Hotel, at nine o’clock sharp. 
By Northwestern Elevated train to Graceland Cem- 
etery for morning session in chapel. 
Paper, “Perpetual Care,” James Currie. Discussion, 
led by R. D. Boice. 
Inspection of Cemetery grounds. Luncheon, 
Ride to Rose Hill Cemetery. Organ Recital in 
chapel. Inspection of Cemetery grounds. 
To City via Lincoln Park and Lake Shore Drive. 
Wednesday, August 24, 4904, 8 P. M. 
Business session. Nomination of officers. Reports 
of committees. 
Paper, “What can be done for the country grave- 
yard?” J. H. Shepard. Discussion, led by Frank 
Eurich. 
A resume of proposed cemetery legislation, by the 
chairman, legislative committee, Illinois Associa- 
tion of Cemeteries. Discussion. 
Thursday, August 25, 4904, 9 A. M. 
Assemble at Auditorium Hotel, at nine o’clock sharp. 
By Illinois Central train to Oakwoods Cemetery, 
where morning session will be held in chapel. 
Miscellaneous business. 
Address, Hon. James R. Mann. 
Inspection of Oakwoods Cemetery grounds. 
Ride to Jackson Park, where luncheon will be 
served in the German Building. 
Visit to University of Chicago. 
Return to City via Midway Plaisance, Washington 
Park and South Boulevards. 
Thursday Evening. 
In the hands of the Executive Committee. 
