Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-10-10

Of DeoA-The Grounds Rescued frO0
Neglect and Greatly DeautaAeA.

1e8aect oo0 6reoe4y 0eo0taoe0.
Those who In their drives about the city paa
over the inviting and picturesque roads abou,
Glenwood Cemetery cannoe nil 20 nosacs th<
great Improvements that have been made
within . lev months In that city q the dead
whose memorial stones bear many fAmily
names long and honorably identified With the
city Of the living, that stretches out like G
splendid panorama at the foot Of the hin. The
nance the 1ovsIiness with which nature has
literally endowed the spot Painters and
builders have been a. work, men have been en-.
ossO
the eye OF every one who loves pretty piece Of
landscape, but especially grateful TO those who
lodge or entrance house has been painted In 9
pleasing shade inside and out and separate re
ception rooms for ladies and gentlemen have
once OF the superintendent, have been newly
furnished. A very notable Improvement haa
been the laying OF pavement OF concrete
house and . canvas house have been erected,
and also house for the workmen, where they
can eat their meals and find shelter In bed
weather. Workmen are now engaged In con-
structing two new greenhouses, near the en-.
trance lodge. These win be 80 feet long and %
i sS wide ana % made 2. 20 Se an
cient 70 supply an abundance Of plants and
flowers TO De used In decorating the grounds.
Among the Improvements prOJeCteQ ana eO0n
to be undertaken 10 tho erection OF . stone wall
and an iron fence along the whole length OF the
cemetery grounds where IL abuts upon the road
on the east side. The grounds will b sloped
and terraced down 70 this wall, % as TO produce
q very beautiful effect from the road. A nov
city In cemetery management which hiss ex-
cited much favorable comment IL o very sensi-
BILE provision made at Glenwood for the comfort
Of funeral parties. This consists Of a portable
and spacious canvas canopy Of graceful design,
which Is erected over the grave where burial
made. QffOr0tnR shelter
rain. All who have had TO stand In drench-
ing rain or under q torrid sun during burial
service will appreciate the value OF this innova-
ton upon old styles. The cemetery 10 becom-
Ing point Of great attraction to persons who
drive In the suburbs. Large numbers visit the
grounds every Sunday, and many drive out
there during the week. The grounds are In
charge Of Mr.. A. McKerichar, who several years
ago had charge Of the greenhouses attached to
the Executive Mansion. Since the lot owners
association obtained possession OF the grounds
rescued from neglect and the interest Of the In
dfvidual lot owners has been so revived that
each Ii taking pride In keeping up the appear =
ance OF his lot. One OF the trustees said TO Q
STAR reporter that the revenues, which for
merly went to enrich q private owner, arc noe
expended upon the grounds. This accounts for
the great and rapid improvements. II Ia the
intention to push the improvements until
Glenwood becomes famed among the cemeteries
sesses unusual natural advantages. The pres
ent board OF trustees, which manages the busi-
ness OF the association for the lot owners is
composed of VIM. Lord, president; H U. Towies
treasurer; Lewis Clephane, secretary: Thos II
Fisher, DR.. Daniel Mcfarland.