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room for viewing the grounds and a large deck was constructed to surround the sun room. Two additional living spaces were recently created, one for entertaining and one as a separate living quarter. Hosts and Hostesses: "Gather Ye Rosebuds.”
5.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. ROLAND SCHEXNAYDER,
113	Market Street, Waveland 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This house was built in 1993. The exterior design is of a raised Creole	i
Cottage as seen along the waterways of southwest Louisiana. The floor-plan is an adaption of the plan of an American Cottage. Furnishings indicate Victorian influences and consist of pieces from France. Englalld, and the United States. They reflect the owner’s hobby of refinishing good-old pieces from markets in Mississippi and Louisiana. The gardens reflect a desire to recreate
the old fashioned Southern Gardens.
Hosts and Hostesses: "Gather Ye Rosebuds.”
6.	GARDENS OF PAUL AND CARMEN SANTA CRUZ, 300 Market Street, Waveland 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “Spreading Pines”, named after a large tree with spreading branches, has been created with an eye for low maintenance. Meandered down pathways leading to private spaces for meditation and water gardens for relaxation. As you wander you will smell the aroma of wisteria and feel the privacy. Hosts and Hostesses: “Gather Ye Rosebuds”.
7.	HOME OF JULIE ROSSON, 721 North Beach Boulevard, Waveland. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Beautifully embraced by massive live oaks, situated on one 1/2 acre, this home is a blend of warm French graciousness and cool Creole hospitality. This home showcases heart-pine interior columns, cypress doors, hand-mold-ed Italian tiles in the kitchen, and a double-sided fireplace. The cypress and tile island is a perfect point for entertainment with unique lighthouse windows over looking the pool and flagstone waterfall. Host and Hostesses: “Gather Ye Rosebuds”
8.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. CHARLES CRESSON, 242 Charles Street, Bay St. Louis 10:30 a.m. to 2-30 p.m. This colonial revival style cottage listed in the National Registry, was built in the late 180b’s. Thought to be constructed by Paul Sorcouf, this was the first house on this part of St. Charles Street. After being vacant for approximately six years it was purchased in October 1973 by the Cresson’s who restored and decorated the house with beautiful Louisiana antique furnishings.
Host and Hostesses: “C’Gather Ye Rosebuds.”
BAY ST. LOUIS - WAVELAND
Thursday, April 2
I__10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
V	Bay-Waveland	Garden Club
In Celebration of the club’s 60th ANNIVERSARY Pilgrimage Chairman: Mrs. E. Burton Kemp Co-Chairman: Mrs. Lelyn Nybo
1.	BAY-WAVELAND GARDEN CENTER, 114 Leonard Avenue,
Bay St. Louis 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This much loved home of the Bay-Waveland Garden Club was formerly a one-room school-house. Through the efforts of the club, the building has been restored and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Maps and brochures will be available and coffee will be
served until 12:00 noon. Piecemaker Quilt Guild Display, 114 Leonard Avenue, Bay St. Louis 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Members of the Guild will show their beautifully handcrafted quilts and wearable art. Also, on view will be a unique collection of antique quilts.
OLD TOWN BAY ST. LOUIS
Walking tour encouraged. Maps with shop locations, etc. will be available in most shops.
2.	THE BAY TOWN INN, Bed and Breakfast, 208 North Beach Blvd. Bay St. Louis. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This historic home, known to most locals as de’Montluzin family home, is listed on the Register of Historic Places. Originally constructed at the turn of the century for the planters family it features 12 foot ceilings, huge cypress doors, shining crystal chandeliers and a mixture of many antique styles and period furnishings. The bed and breakfast is operated by Ms. Ann Tidwell who came to Bay St. Louis from Tennessee to be near her family who assist her in the operation. Hostesses: Bay Waveland Garden Club.
3.	CHESSY’S, 110 South Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recently renovated into a fine antique shop and loft living quarters, the site was previously known as Mauffray’s Hardware Store. Now owned by Mrs.Clayton Naime Frazar, the building is an outstanding renovation preserving an old atmosphere. This newest addition to the mix of merchants in Old Town Bay St. Louis is a spacious gallery of fine arts and art work by Gulf Coast artists. Furnishings include an eclectic mix and features a wonderful collection of new gift items especially selected for the home. Hostesses: Bay Waveland Garden Club.
4.	KATE LOBRANO HOUSE, 108 Cue Street, Bay St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Home of Hancock County Historical Society. This turn of the century cottage was the home of Kate Maynard Lobrano. In 1988 her heirs graciously donated the site to be the permanent home of the Historical Society. The two-bay cottage has an undercut front and side gallery of vertical barge board construction. It features French doors at the entrance and along the gallery. The interior 12 inch rough-hewn wall boards are exposed and have been refinished to their original state. Thanks to the effort of the Historical Society the home serves as a small museum and library. Hosts and Hostesses: Bay Waveland Garden Club and Historical Society.
5.	CEDAR REST CEMETERY, South Second Street, Bay St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. History abounds at this century old cemetery. It was originally established on April 9, 1860 by John
B.	Toulme, Esq. and expanded in 1888. The second piece of property was obtained through a trade for property at the comer of Beach Boulevard and St. Charles which was the "Old Burying Ground.” It was later expanded again thanks to a generous donation of land presented to the City of Bay St. Louis by Joan N. Seal. The site is host to an annual fall tour sponsored by members of the Hancock County Historical Society.
6.	HOME OF MRS. ALICE MOSELEY, 214 Bookter Street, Bay St. Louis 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Built circa 1890 with later alterations. A one-story shotgun cottage with front gable orientation under cut two-sided gallery, with an elaborately shingled gable. It


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