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The chapel in the home of 
Abraham Hatfield, Jr., at 
New Canaan, Ct., is located 
in a small extension from the 
house and is entered from the 
library by folding doors 
which are closed when the 
chapel is not in use 
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a domestic chapel in or near the Ihg house, 
which became the center of religious 
activity. It was considered as necessary a 
piece of equipment as a good barn. There 
was often a chaplain, who looked after the 
spiritual welfare of the people, and he was 
considered as much a part of the house¬ 
hold staff as was the cook. 
The Age of Faith which experienced this 
need for private chapels may or may not 
still exist; that is not within the province 
of this article to discuss. It is obvious, 
however, that the economic conditions 
which brought it into being have certainly 
passed. The manorial system is long since 
gone, and good roads and the automobile 
The richness of its architectural detail and 
the completeness of its ecclesiastical appoint¬ 
ments make the chapel in the home of Mrs. 
Nichola F. Brady at Manhasset, L. I., one 
of the most beautiful examples in the 
country. McGinnis Walsh, architects 
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