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bell, pulpit chairs and Bible, stained glass windows, and other items from the First Presbyterian Church of Pass Christian which was destroyed in the hurricane of 1916.
5	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. FREDERICK MAY, 23441 Arcadia Farm Rd. This is a 6,000 sq. ft. Country French house located on 75 beautifully landscaped acres. A porch overlooks 900 feet of Bayou Portage, a favorite entertainment center. Country French continues throughout. Dining room walls of pale gold meet white crown moldings and white burled wood furnishings with turquoise cushions. Ellis Gould prints hang above a wrought iron serving table. Kitchen cabinets are blanched ash and floors are of pale peach tile. Daisies on a white background and a sky blue ceiling with hand painted clouds accent a daughter's room. A pool and guest house with whimsical fish painted by Mrs. May's mother complete this picturesque residence.
6	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. DON DOYLE. 23444 Woodland Way. This contemporary home is in a heavily wooded area. It was designed by the owners with consideration for clean lines, low maintenance and cost efficiency. The hardwood floors are ash. Ceilings range to 18 feet. Skylights throughout provide natural light. The living room is furnished with 1960's Scandinavian pieces. A pellet stove is used in place of a fireplace. An office-TV room features hand made cabinets by Peter McCarthy and an inlaid teak floor.
Midday tour - 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
7.	PASS CHRISTIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 203 E. Scenic Dr. This Neo-classical structure with portico was originally the Home Bank of Pass Christian, chartered in 1905. The Bank of Pass Christian occupied the building in the 20’s. It was owned by
E.	A. Lang Insurance & Realty Co. from 1940-1988. Purchased by the Society in 1988, the Garden Club scrap books are here.
8.	PASS CHRISTIAN-HARRISON COUNTY LIBRARY, 111 Hiem Ave. Built with local funds plus contributions of money and books nationwide, this Library was built in 1969 and landscaped by the Pass Christian Garden Club. A historic Pass Christian Exhibit will be featured.
9.	ST. PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH . 151 E. Scenic Drive was originally erected in 1851 after being a Mission church. Destroyed by fire in 1876, a second wooden church was built but was destroyed in Hurricane Camille. The current Church was dedicated in 1972. Stained glass windows depict the Way of the Cross, the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the Reflection of the Nativity. The Parish is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Organ music will be played periodically.
10.TRINITY	EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Church and St. Louis -St. The original church, built in 1849 was destroyed by Hurricane Camille. The present structure, a replica of the original was completed in 1971. Needlepoint kneelers at the communion rail were a gift from New Orleans ladies in memory of those who lost their lives during Camille. Live Oak Cemetery contains the tomb of a grand-niece of George Washington. Jazz great, W. C. Handy is also buried here.
11.THE	ROSE GARDEN OF MRS. MCINNIS L. WARD, 444 E.
Second St,-can be viewed from the wrought iron fence. Mrs. Ward is President of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Council of Garden Clubs. A Gulf Coast native, she is Historian and former President of the Pass Christian Garden Club
Afternoon tour - 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
12.	BELLE B’ANNE, HOME OF DR. AND MRS. HARRY DANIELSON, 849 E.-Scenic Drive. This historic site dates to 1818. The original home was built in 1849 with the last addition in the 1930's. When the Danielsons bought the house in the late
1980's it was in ruin from water damage and decay. From this has risen one of the most splendid homes on the Coast. The original pine and cypress has been hand scraped and the heart of pine floors have been restored. This 10,000 square foot home has 6 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths. A stately 128’ front porch is supported by 16 original columns. A marble bathtub reputed to have belonged to Napoleon is so heavy that a special foundation was built for support. Mrs. Danielson has devoted a room to her collection of Gone With the Wind memorabilia and the home is furnished in antiques.
13.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. JACK THOMPSON, 811 E. Scenic Drive.-This home is a raised cottage design with cypress frame. Built in 1882 by Emest W. Dreileholz of Ramas, Louisiana, it is one of the most distinctive late 19th century houses in the Historical District. Full length 4-over-6 windows lead onto a gallery and pedimented dormers have a sunburst motif. The foyer leads to a living room with a glass enclosed sunporch; a hand painted linen press picks up the design in the dining room wallpaper. A crystal chandelier in the dining room reflects on silver Mapin candle sticks. This home is artistically decorated with antique furniture and rugs. Mrs. Thompson takes pride in her landscaped yard and gardens. The guest cottage was built in the late 1800's, restored and updated by the current owners.
14.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. CHARLES RAMSEY, 845 Scenic Dr, is reputed to be the largest home in Mississippi. The home was built in 1964 for Mr. and Mrs. J. Edgar Monroe, who also owned the Rhode Island estate where "The Great Gatsby" was filmed. The original home was approximately 20,000 sq. ft. and the Ramseys added two wings, giving the house a U-shape which encloses a beautiful fountain centered terrace. A Baccarat Crystal chandelier hangs over the antique dining room table. The Ramseys, their three children and four grandchildren all reside here. Each family has their own entrance and living quarters. The house has a total of 19 baths, 3 kitchens and 15 bedrooms. One of the highlights is the beautiful curving stairway in the foyer. The Gulf Coast Symphony String Quartet and Harpist, Monita McLemore will perform during the HOSPITALITY TEA, 3:00 - 4:30.
LONG BEACH	^
Saturday, March 15 -10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ^K‘jr/7' Chairman: Patti Wilson Hostesses: Long Beach Garden Club ▼
1.	HEADQUARTERS LONG BEACH GARDEN CLUB CENTER AND 50TH ANNIVERSARY PILGRIMAGE HEADQUARTERS, (South Burke and Fifth, one block north of Hwy. 90 directly behind Sav-a-Center). Maps, brochures and trolleys are available. Refreshments will be served.
2.	HOME OF MR. & MRS. W. NEILL BOGAN 126 W. 4th St. This home was built in 1915. The windows and doors were ordered by the builder Mrs. J.W. McCaughn, from Montgomery-Ward in Davenport, Iowa. The Bogans have enclosed the back porch and converted it and the kitchen into a large family room with skylighted breakfast area. A breakfront was built into the kitchen with the doors and drawers from the Butler’s pantry! Antique quilts and hand crocheted spreads compliment the antique furnishings. Mrs. Bogan’s collection of old china and glassware decorates their home, and her paintings are displayed throughout. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. only.
3.	ST. PATRICK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 452 W. Beach Blvd. was established as a mission church in 1962, destroyed by Hurricane Camille, replaced and sold. The new white cross shaped building facing the beach and surrounded by live oaks and magnolias was dedicated on September 15,1991. A 15 inch alabaster statue of the Blessed Mother, all that survived


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