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6.	HOME OF DR. AND MRS. HARRY DANIELSON, 849 East Scenic Drive, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The site of this historic house dates back to 1818. The original building was constructed in 1849. The last addition was added in the 1930s. When the Danielsons bought the house it had fallen into ruin. There was water damage and decay from infestation. From this deterioration has risen “Belle B Anne”, one of the most spectacular homes on the Gulf Coast. Virtually all of the original pine and cypress has been scraped by hand. All the original heart pine floors have been restored. All the shutters and windows work like they did in 1849. The restored house with 10,000 square feet of space, contains six bedrooms and 5'h baths. The stately 128 foot front porch, with its authentic iron railings, is supported by 16 original columns. A marble bathtub reported to have belonged to Napoleon is so weighty a special foundation was established to support the tub. The millwork is spectacular. The house is filled with exquisite antique furniture. Mrs. Danielson collects Gone With The Wind memorabilia and has a very interesting collection. The wallpapers and antique rugs are similar to those used in the house originally.
7.	HOME OF MRS. CLAUDE SCHNEIDER, SR., 1034 West Beach, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. This house was built circa 1925 by local builder Adolph DeMetz. It is a rambling ranch style stucco house with an arched veranda across the front. Situated on a high lot, it has a panoramic view of the Mississippi Sound. The house is cool and inviting. Mrs. Schneider has allowed wild flowers to share her formal flower beds, which invites birds and butterflies to her yard. The Pass Christian Garden Club will serve tea in the dining room. Chairman of the tea is Mrs. K. Zach Anthony.
Brochures and maps are available at the Hancock Civic Center, Chamber of Commerce and the Pass Christian Library.
For luncheon reservations call: Annie’s Restaurant and Lounge at 452-2062 or The Blue Rose Restaurant at 452-9402.
GULFPORT Pilgrimage Chairmen: Linda Randolph, Joy Hunter, Ginny Hermetz, Dorothy Elliott, Dee Rainey Friday, March 26 - Please note varying opening times
1.	HISTORIC MISSISSIPPI CITY COURTHOUSE, 135 Courthouse Road, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Built in 1893, the red brick structure is the oldest public building in Harrison County and stands at what was once the center of Harrison County political life, Mississippi City, the first Coast town to receive a charter. This year it celebrates it’s 100th anniversary. An oak tree used for public hangings still stands in front of the building. The Harrison County Tourism Commission now uses the building for it’s offices. Coffee will be served in the conference room. Brochures and maps of the Gulfport tour will be available here.
2.	HANCOCK BANK, One Hancock Plaza, 14th St. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Coast’s newest landmark is a concrete, glass and steel monument to the economic vitality of South Mississippi. Copper canopies cover the sidewalk, colonnades and entrance courtyards. Mexican Travertine marble was used for walls and floors on several levels and Indicot brick, Italian marble strips and blue chip marble terrazzo on the first floor mall. Graceful wisteria fills the park on the west side and a mosaic tile wall created by a local artist surrounds a playground. On display in the lobby will be art works from the Gulf Coast Art Association. Some of the artists will also be doing works in progress.
3.	PORT OF GULFPORT, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Tours of the Port will begin at the executive offices of the Mississippi State Ftort Authority at Gulfport on Hwy. 90. The tour will take approximately 45 minutes. The general public is allowed on Part Facilities only for special oc-
casions. Caigo operations permitting, visitors will see one of the largest banana import operations in the world. Tour train courtesy of Marine Life.
4.	CLOWER/THORNTON NATURE STUDY AREA, 300 block of 28th St. and Chamberlain Ave., Tour - 11:00 a.m. Designated a State Arboretum, this park encompasses 10 acres of undisturbed virgin land, two blocks from the beach. All native plants of Mississippi are among the ferns, trees and shrubs found here. Of special interest is a natural spring flowing on the land. A boardwalk through the park is in progress.
5.	HANDSBORO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1304 Pass Rd. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The church was organized by a New Orleans Presbyterian group on November 18, 1877. After the first church building was destroyed by fire in 1889, the present structure was constructed in 1891 and is of an architectural style called “unaltered popular rural vernacular farm”. The doors from the foyer to the sanctuary are designed as inverted crosses, the “Cross of St. Peter". The clock on the east wall of the sanctuary has seen over a century of service.
6.	GRASSLAWN, 720 Beach Dr., Tea will be served 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Brochures and maps will be available on the porch area from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Listed in the National Register of Homes, this home was built in 1836 by cotton planters from the Delta. Well known for its 10-foot wide galleries supported by two-story box columns, the house is furnished with furniture of the period in which it was built. The gardens contain many interesting shrubs and herbs. At the rear is a memorial rose garden. The Gulfport Garden Club will hold a flower show which will be open for display at 2:00 p.m. Also on display will be miniature rooms designed by the Magnolia Miniature Club.
HOSTESS CLUBS FOR THE PILGRIMAGE: Bayou Oaks, Bayou View,
Beach, Four Seasons. Gulf Gardeners, Gulfport, Northwood Hills,
Woodglen.
For luncheon reservations call: Vrazel's at 863-2229.
OCEAN SPRINGS Pilgrimage Chairmen: Mrs. Sam Levi and Mrs. Ruth Nelson Saturday, March 27 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Information Center: Chamber of Commerce, Old Depot, Ocean Springs Brochures and maps will be available.
1.	HOME OF MR. AND MRS. CHARLES SCHAFFNER, 517 East Beach. The home was built in 1991. It is a modified Greek Revival style house with Victorian touches. It is situated on several acres of third generation family owned property. The land was owned by Mrs. Schaffner's grandparents. The exterior of the home is salmon and has a classic green metal roof. It is furnished with many family antiques from Mrs. Schaffner’s mother. Madam Eugenie Wehrmann Schaff-ner, she being a noted concert pianist. The interior decorating was done by Mrs. Schaffner.
2.	BELLANDE CEMETERY, located on Dewey Avenue in old Ocean Springs. Bellande Cemetery is named for Joseph Bellande (1813-1907). He came from Marseille where his family were caulkers in a local shipyard. He married Roseline La Fauce (1821-1893). As a heir of Catherine Bourgeois, the widow of LaFontaine, he received 20 acres of land and this cemetery is part of that land. The cemetery is now the property of the City.
3.	CHRIST VICTOR LUTHERAN CHURCH, Highway 90 East. Built in 1967, with its first addition in 1977 and latest one finished and dedicated on Palm Sunday of 1989. this Church incorporates the con-


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