The Press., 1921-03-17

the conviction that every Gods Acre" is sacred, held. in custody by the
 living, and demanding by all the ties of universal as well as hereditary kinship to be kept not only in res pect but reverence. Edmund Burke, one of England's greatest statesmen | wrote: q would rather sleep in the
 southern corner of a little country l church-yard than in the tombs of the Capulets" Such a spot is the old cemetery at Moose Meadow where in the old time the residents of that interesting, fertile, farming section of the town were laid to rest. This is the only yard in town not included in the Wilmington Cemetery associa- | tiOn that has done and is doing va lient service in making these sacred grounds, restful and attractive, in | harmony with the tender, uplifting thoughts that are ever turning to and | lingering about them. AS The Press
 reaches many of our older residents as well as many nOn-reSidents, who
 may be glad to avail themselves of this opportunity, Judge Bugbee who may be glad to avail themselves asks that attention be called, in this column, to this cOmmendable effort. Following is a copy of an appeal that has already been circulated:
 To all interested Persons: The Moose Meadow cemetery is being sadly neglected. Brush, briars and weeds are growing over the graves, tomb stones are falling over and burials have recently been made by new-com- CTS, who uninteptionally have opened graves too near old family lots. In fact, the "old cemetery" where our loved ones are buried, shows pitiful signs of neglect. At a meeting of The Willington Cemetery association, held at South Wilmington March 22nd, 1920, the matter of improving this
 cemetery was carefully considered, and it was voted that the secretary of The Wilmington Cemetery association be constituted a committee of one to see if funds can be raised to care for the Moose Meadow cemetery, with a view of having same joined to The Wilmington Cemetery association. Should this be accomplished it will bring all of the public cemeteries of Willington into one association. Those having experience along this line advise that those interested in this matter raise a fund of at least $500. The interest on this amount would insure permanent care". If a larger fund could be raised it would mean more improvements and better care. If the amount referred to is pledged, Col William H. Hall will endeavor to have the Moose Meadow cemetery incorporated into The Wilmington Cemetery association by a special act of the next general assembly. Quite a number of friends and relatives of those who have gone beyond have appeared willing and glad of the opportunity to help. One family has offered to give $50. A man who says he has no relatives but many friends buried there will give $50 pro- vided a. live interest is taken. The undersigned will gladly answer any questions or act on any helpful sug- gestions. If the plan succeeds, due credit will be given to all who help in this worthy cause. Should a sufficient amount of money be pledged steps will be taken to get the matter in proper shape for final action at the earliest possible date. Bylaws of The Wilmington Cemetery association will be mailed to any one on request.
 GEORGE P. BUGBEE, Secretary
 The following amounts have been pledged for the purpose of improving and caring for the Moose Meadow cemetery. Said amounts to be for warded to William H. Hall, treasurer of The Wilmington Cemetery associa- tion, at South Wilmington, at the prop CT time: Jason Bugbee and family, $50; Frank N. Fenton, $25; Mrs. Frank Orcutt, $2O; Mrs. William Com ins, $10; Mrs. John A. Foster, SIS: Herhert A. Bosworth, $1O; Mrs. Dwight H. Parsons, $1O; Mrs. Lowell Wilcox, $1O; Martha A Nichols, $2O;
 William F. Battey, $25; Lydia Hulet Staples, $25; Mrs. Mary E. Adams, $15; George N. Wood, $15; Lillia I. Fenton, $1O; Mrs. Bertha E. Fisher, $25; Mrs. p. E. Jones, $15; Charles R. Newton, $10; Henry Albert Fuller $10; G. l.. Dennis, $5; Frank Ballou, $1O; Mrs. Sarah Ballou, $5; Mrs. Ava Brown, $5; Olney Hulett, $1O; Mrs. Edith Mathews, $1O; Ma than Potter, $50; A. O. Brooks, $1O; William D7 Ruby, $50; Orin w. Smith, $1O;. w. c. Ruby, $25; Merritt Smith, $15;' Lottie c. Thompson, $25; Total, $55O.