The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-10-05
L0ND0N'S FAMOUS
DOG CEMETERY

BE sure to visit the dog cemetery"
called out a friend, as our train moved
off for London.
Where is tt?'' we shouted An we
heard Of the answer was, Hyde Park
One pleasant afternoon, therefore, we
starred out and proceeded TO stop an ON
nibus. Here, selecting the usual seat of
an investigating committee, the one next
the driver we tapped that fountain of
knowledge on the shoulder, and asked:
Can you tell us where to find the dog
cemetery"
The jaws of John dropped. Perhaps we
had asked him the only question about
London that he could not answer. and he
felt his professional reputation to be at
stake.
Inc route ended at Hyde Park. opposite
| the Duke of Wellington House, and near
the statue presented to that hero by the
/ women of England. Here the driver.
cheeffully swinging into line for the re-
turn trip sffabiy accepted stx,penny
| tip and hade US good afternoon.
We did not meet any one crossing the
park, and so plodded along under the hot
sun. ignoring all shady paths. as we had
somehow assumed the cemetery to be in a
spot barren and treefess. At length the
entire distance across the park was traV-
ersed. Again our question, leveled at a
Bobby in front of the gates of Victoria
He simply raised his upper limb of the
law and pointed towards the park lodge
| that stands just inside the entrance. We
passed through gate, out behind the
etery-and no dog could ask for a better.
IL is enclosed by beautiful shruDoery
which quite conceals it from the passers-
by, and there are more than 300 head
stones Of uniform size. They are of white
marble about fifteen inches nigh, marking
lots less than three feet long. Most OF
the graves had bright flowers blooming
on them many we're ivysscovered- A few
were decorated with small stones regu-
larry arranged, and one lot had on ii
wax wreath in a glass case.
A small number. a very small number
of cats have been admitted into this dog s
paradise. There was one YUM Yum,
most gentle, a most loving Persian c2t,
and there was
"a tribue of Respect
To two white pet cats
Bebe
Died Sept. Is, 1896
And Sam This nephew
Died July 3, 1881.
Most of the little wnite stones. how
ever. are placed there to the memory or
net dogs There was always the name.
and usually an expression Of affection,
or an epitaph. Here are some Of them:
In memory Of Jim.
4 little dog with big heart.
Jack the Dandy.
A, sportsman and pal.
Charles and Bo
Were lovely and pleasant in their lives
and in their death We're not divided.
Toby.
What games we have had.
49, Loves tribute to love
Dear Little Tommy.
Sweet little skye
Darling Dolly
Ny sunbeam. my consolation
My Joy.
A1as YsGny. Xnat
As deeply mourned as ever dog was
For friendship rare by her adorned.
In life the firmest friend
The first to welcome, foremost to de-
fend Byron.
Minnie.
But who with me shalt hold thy former
Thine image what new friendship can
| N.Y. dear dog Sam.
After LIES. t1ful fever be sleeps well
Betty
And when 2 Il length my own ifefs work
I hope 70 md her waiting a. Or yore-s
Eager expectant, glad to meet me at
"a our gentle lovely little Blenhefm
Died Sunday. June 81 1875 Aged
but she took II away with heT.
n an out of the way corner there was
large pile Of discarded funeral