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of a height greater than that permitted by the conditions of the deed of said Lot, was presented, and it was voted inexpedient to grant the request.

Representatives of Lots Nos.

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294	√	J. N. Johnson	of New Haven	Grandson
873	√	George J. Kennedy	of Milton	Son-in-law
1818	√	Lizzie E. Noyes	of Cambridge	Daughter
1926	√	Charles A. Plumer	of Boston	Son
4698	√	Henry Hastings	of West Medford	Son.

Dissolved

Lewis G. Farmer,

Secretary

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Secretary's Oath Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk ss. Boston. February 8, 1888.

Personally appeared Lewis G. Farmer and made oath that he would faithfully discharge the duties of Secretary of the Proprietors of the Cemetery of Mount Auburn, before me

Jerome Jones.

Justice of the peace.

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1888 February 8.; Meeting; February 8. 1888.

The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees was held as notified on Wednesday, February 8. 1888. at 2:30 o'clock P.M.

Present. The President and Messrs. Eaton, Hodges, Jones, Rice, Sears and Wolcott.

The records of the last meeting were read and approved.

Trustees elected Feb. 6. 1888. The President announced that at the Annual Meeting of the Proprietors held February 6. 1888. Messrs Samuel R. Payson and T. Quincy Browne were chosen Trustees for the term of Six years, ending 1894.

Election of President A ballot having been taken for President, it appeared that the whole number of ballots cast was seven, all of which were for Israel M. Spelman, and he was declared elected.

Treasurer, Superintendent and Secretary Whole number for Treasurer, seven, all of which were for H. B. Mackintosh; for Superintendent, seven, all of which were for J. W. Lovering; for Secretary, seven, all of which were for L. G. Farmer; and each of the three last named was declared elected.

Salaries Treasurer Assistant Secretary Superintendent Voted, that the salary of the Treasurer be fixed at $2,500 for the ensuing year; that of the Assistant at $1,200; that of the Secretary at $600; and that of the Superintendent at $3,200, and that he shall have the use of a House and the

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grounds thereto belonging, the use of a Horse and Vehicle and the services of one man, at the expense of the Corporation.

Standing Committees The President announced the Standing Committees for 1888-9, as follows:

Grounds Committee on Grounds.

The President, ex officio, and Messrs Choate, Eaton, Payson and Sears.

Lots Committee on Lots

The President and Messrs. Jones & Whitney.

Finance Committee on Finance

Messrs Brown and Rice.

Interments Committee on Interments

Messrs. Hodges and Wolcott.

Monthly Bills. The Schedule of Monthly Bills of February 8. was presented, showing a total of $3833.16, and it was voted that upon approval by the President, payment thereof be made by the Treasurer.

Representative Lot No. 4883. Voted that Isaac G. Holmes, of Cambridge, a son of the late Proprietor, be designated as the Representative of Lot No. 4883.

Contracts Perpetual Care The Committee on Lots recommended Contracts for perpetual care, as follows:

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Lot	#362	*R. H. Eddy,	by Exr's.	$700.
___	#1432	Mary H. Bass,	by Ex'r.	450.
___	#1666	Jonathan W. Lewis	___	450.

all of which were approved by the Board.

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Offices for Corporation Voted that the President and Messrs Choate and Browne be constituted a Committee to consider the subject of obtaining permanent offices for the Corporation.

Dissolved.

Lewis G. Farmer,

Secretary

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March 14 March 14. 1888.

The Monthly Meeting was notified to be held on Wednesday March 14, 1888. at 2:30 o'clock P.M.

No Quorum No quorum was present

Lewis G. Farmer

Secretary.

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April 11 April 11. 1888

The Monthly Meeting was notified to be held on Wednesday April 11, 1888. at 2:30 o'clock P.M.

No Quorum No quorum was present

Lewis G. Farmer

Secretary.

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1888 May 9 May 9. 1888.

The Monthly Meeting was notified to be held on Wednesday May 9, 1888. at 2:30 o'clock P.M.

No Quorum No quorum was present

Lewis G. Farmer

Secretary.

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June 13 June 13. 1888.

The Monthly Meeting was notified to be held on Wednesday June 13. 1888. at 2:30 o'clock P.M.

No Quorum No quorum was present

Lewis G. Farmer

Secretary.

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