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to place the first fountain in the middle of Auburn Lake, and piles
are driven for that purpose.

A catacomb, or large receiving tomb, with columbaria forming tight insulated
compartments in its sides, is in process of construction under
Indian Ridge Path. ‘The stone for its ornamental front is under contract,
to be furnished this season. The two granite tombs with hermetic
compartments, which were built in Hazel Dell, having been sold, the
Corporation proceeded to erect two more of a similar kind, which now
remain for sale.

A drain has been completed from Garden Pond into Auburn Lake,
900 feet in length, and 3 1/2 feet in diameter, formed of heavy block
stones, and covered with granite. It is a continuation of the drain which
has been for many years in process of construction from the Watertown
road west of the gate, through the lawn and under Culvert Avenue,
and of which 1,250 feet have been laid at different times. The effect of
this drain is to prevent inundation, and eventually to redeem for the
Cemetery, several acres of central and valuable land.

The Trustees have voted to enclose the two recesses adjacent to the
lodges on each side of the gate, with a roof and front of granite, looking
toward the Cemetery, and furnished with Egyptian columns in keeping
with the rest of the gate. This will afford temporary shelter to persons
detained at the entrance in unfavorable weather. The cost of the stone,
by contract, is to be $1,600.

An iron covering has been placed over the ‘Tower stairs in lieu of the
wooden one, which had been damaged by the knives of visitors. Some
expense has been incurred at the Chapel in cleansing the walls from
lime wash, and pointing the joints for future security. An entire new
floor has been laid of English encaustic tiles, which are harder than
marble, and add much to the beauty and permanency of the interior.
The statue of John Adams, which was lost at sea, has been replaced by
Mr. Rogers, with a successful duplicate. It now fills the only corner
which remained vacant, and completes the intended series.

The area in front of the Chapel, heretofore used as a flower-bed, is to
be inclosed with a border edging of hammered stone, sufficiently high
to keep off carriage wheels. In this area are two trees, a purple beech
and a Virgilia, which were planted by the Prince of Wales, on his visit
to Mount Auburn, October 19th, 1860.