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a lot of 200 square feet or more in area. 
Only granite or standard bronze will be 
allowed for monuments or grave markers. 
Grave markers must have their upper sur- 
face or face not less than six inches 
or more than twelve inches broad ; nor 
less than fifteen inches or more than thir- 
PARK AND CEMETERY. 
defects cannot be corrected or the lot own- 
er does not correct them within a reason- 
able time, the whole structure shall be re- 
moved at the lot owner’s expense. 
The exposed portions of vaults built par- 
tially or entirely above ground must be- of 
granite. When walls are eighteen inches 
roof is flat, it should be of one stone; 
when pedimental, in two stones, one on 
either side. The ridge coping and back 
stones should be each in one piece, also 
the front cornice when practicable. Roof 
stones and coping must be let three inches 
into cornice and back stone to avoid up- 
SOME SCENES IN KNOLLWOOD CEMETERY, CLEVELAND, O. 
ty inches in width, and the marker must 
not be less than six inches thick. 
Grave markers must be so made that 
their upper surface will have a pitch, 
toward the grave, of about ^ inch to the 
foot and the lower border must be set 
flush with the lawn. 
All lettering on grave markers must be 
raised. 
All monuments and grave markers must 
be set upon a concrete foundation. 
All foundations will be built by the 
cemetery authorities. 
All grave markers will be set by the cem- 
etery authorities. 
The cost of monument and vault foun- 
dations will be 30 cents per cubic foot. The 
cost of grave marker foundation together 
with setting the marker will be $5.00. 
No monument, vault, mausoleum or other 
memorial shall be erected until the form 
and design have been approved by the su- 
perintendent of the cemeter}'. 
Vertical joints in monumental work will 
not be allowed. 
Vault or monumental work, which by 
reason of faulty design, poor material or 
bad workmanship, will be lacking in dura- 
bility or soon become unsightly, shall not 
be erected. If such defects become appar- 
ent during the erection, the work shall be 
stopped and the defects corrected. If the 
thick, or less, the ashler or other stones 
must be of full thickness. In heavier walls 
every second course may be in two beds. 
Unexposed portions may be of brick or 
other stone work. If practicable, when the 
right joints. Vaults must have approved 
sanitary and ventilating systems. The cata- 
combs or crypts must be air tight except 
as connected with approved sanitary sys- 
tems.’’ 
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. 
ON TO NORFOLK ! ! ! 
CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS are men who are eager to 
grow in capability for service. 
WHY? WHERE? WHEN? HOW? 
The answer will be given at NORFOLK, August 22, 23, 24. 
If you haven’t sent your application for membership, DO SO 
AT ONCE. 
If you haven't made your hotel reservations, DO SO IMME- 
DIATELY. The rooms are rapidly being assigned, and it requires 
quick action on your part. Monticello Hotel will be the head- 
quarters. 
President Warren has promised us an interesting and instructive 
program. The Chamber of Commerce and the Convention Commit- 
tee will see that there are no dull moments for yourselves, wives, 
daughters or sweethearts. 
Yours for Norfolk, 
J. M. Broughton, 
Norfolk, Va. Chairman Convention Committee. 
