Trustees Records, Vol. 5, 1870 (page 018)

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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 Com-
mittee 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, recom-
mending 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 conve-
nient 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