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Trustees, July 21^st, 1870. Purchase of Add. Real Estate

showing the premises in question. After full discussion, it was

Voted, that the communications made to this Board in reference to the purchase of additional real estate be referred to the Committee on Grounds.

Introduction of Cherry Trees.

A Communication dated June 10, 1870, was received from W. F. Shaw, relative to the introduction of cherry trees and other trees likely to attract birds to the Cemetery precincts

Voted. that the above communication be referred to the "Committee on the protection, Encouragement and introduction of birds within the Cemetery".

Repairs of Chapel Floor

On motion of Mr. Turner it was

Voted. – that the President and Mr. N. J. Bradlee be a Committee with power to examine, and, if necessary, to put in repair, any part of the Chapel floor and foundation which may have been disturbed by the introduction of the hot air flue in that building.

Repairs on the Tombs of Mrs. Ezra Trull and Henry Blaney (3948) (3949.)

'A report was received from Mr. N. J. Bradlee, in behalf of the Committee appointed to consider the subject of repairs on the tombs of ^^Mrs. Ezra Trull and Henry Blaney, recommending the making of such repairs as may appear to be necessary to put the tombs in good order at the expense of Mount Auburn Cemetery, at such early time as may be convenient to the Superintendent.

Voted. – that the above report be accepted, and that the Superintendent be instructed to make the contemplated repairs, under the direction of the Committee.

Statement &c. of Treasurer.

The Treasuer having submitted his "Statement for 2^d quarter, ending July 1, 1870" together with "Trial Balance

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Trustees, August 10, 1870.

after discussion, it was

Voted, – that the subject be referred to Mr. N. J. Bradlee, to report at the next Meeting.

Successors of Joseph Carew.

The Secretary reported that in obedience to the vote adopted at the last meeting he had duly notified the successor in business of Mr. Joseph Carew in accordance with the terms thereof, and had received an assurance that upon the settlement of Mr. Carew's affairs, the matter would receive due attention.

No other business being presented, the meeting

Adjourned Sam^l Batchelder Jr., Secretary.

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Trustees September 14, 1870.

September 14^t, 1870

The regular monthly Meeting of the Trustees was held on Wednesday, September 14^t, 1870, at half past Three o'clock P.M.

Present, the President & Messrs Austin J. T. Bradlee, N. J. Bradlee, Brewer, Norcross, Rand and Turner.

The record of the last Meeting was read and approved.

Com. on birds Their Report on Petition of W. F. Shaw

A Report was received from Dr. Brewer in behalf of the Committee, (Messrs Brewer and Rand,) appointed March 15, 1870, "to consider the expediency of the protection, encouragement and introduction of birds within the Cemetery", (IV = 305), to whom was referred the communiction of Mr. W. F. Shaw relative to the introduction of cherry trees and other trees likely to attract birds to the Cemetery precincts. The Report was adverse to the introduction of the cherry tree for reasons stated; favored the introduction of other trees and shrubs as more attractive to birds, and less objectionable as well as more ornamental, and closed with a