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AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



August, 1908 



persons in the great 

 metropolis; nor are 

 opportunities want- 

 ing to display 

 superior elegance." 



"The buildings in 

 Annapolis," he tells 

 us, "were formerly 

 of small dimensions 

 and of an inelegant 

 construction; but 

 there are now sev- 

 eral modern edifices, 

 which make a good 

 appearance. There 

 are few habitations 

 without gardens; 

 some of which are 

 planted in a decent 

 style and are well 

 stocked." 



Notwithstanding 

 the outside pleas- 

 ures of the assem- 

 blies, theatrical en- 

 tertainments, horse 

 racing and cock 

 fighting, there were card parties, 

 in the affluent Annapolis homes, 

 place within their walls. 



"In this country," 

 Eddis remarks, "the 

 marriage ceremony 

 is universally per- 

 formed in the dwel- 

 ling houses of the 

 parties. The com- 

 pany who are in- 

 vited assemble early 

 in the evening, and, 

 after partaking of 

 tea and other re- 

 freshments, the in- 

 dissoluble contract 

 is completed. The 

 bride and bride- 

 groom then receive 

 the accustomed con- 

 gratulations; cards 

 and dancing imme- 

 diately succeed, an 

 elegant supper, a 

 cheerful glass and 

 the convivial song 

 close the entertain- 

 ment." 



The same writer 

 dinners and dances given also gives us a hint of the bounty and hospitality of the 

 Weddings also often took Maryland home of this period. In a handsome house near 



Annapolis, the Governor and a numerous party made a visit 



VIII — Landing on Stairway, Chase House 



IX — Carvel Hall, Annapolis 



