Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-02-15
SOCIETY EVENTS.
Gr- Gov. Jack.on'~ Weekly Reception
Mrs. McCoy's Valentine Parry and
German


receptions announced by Mrs. Governor
Jackson, was given last evening, from
to 6, at the executive mausion, and was
even more largely attended than the one
last week. The navy was represented,
aud a number of State officials were
present. Judges Irving and Stone, and
Clerk Spencer G. Jones. Of the Court Of
Appeals, Adjutant General Howard, Rev
aud Mrs. X. II. Williams, State Senator
and Mrs. Nicholas Brewer, and State
Senator w. b. Peter were among the
early callers, Commander Sampson. su-
perintendent OF the Naval Academy.
headed the officers of that institution.
Miss Rose Keeling, OF Baltimore, enter
tanned the large company with vocal sc
lections mrs. Jackson was assisted in
receiving by those who officiated last
Thursday, and by Mrs. Jackson, bride
Of Mr. Isaac n. Jackson, Mrs. w. B Pc
ter aud Miss Roberts, daughter. of ex at
torney General Charles b. Roberts.
The luncheon at the Executive Man
sion to-day was given To Mrs. Jackson's
guests, Mrs. n. jackson and Mrs w.
Il. Peter. Harris was the caterer and
Seidewiiz, furnished the floral decora.
lions. Those present we're: Mrs. Lieut.
Porter, Mrs. Lieut.. Knight, Mrs. Gen.
Montague, Mrs. James III. Munroe, Miss
Claude, Mrs. Jelfreys. Miss Harrington,
Mrs. Sprigg Harwood, Mrs. Com. Sips
pee, Mrs. J. Writ Randall. Miss Elizabeth
Randall. Miss Gassaway, Mrs. Lieut.
Howard. Miss Roberts, Mrs. w. d. Peter,
Mrs. and Miss Gather, MRS. Fell. Mrs.
LeCompte, Mrs. Ireland, Miss Heating,
Mrs. DIR. Kennedy. Miss Mccoy.
v,LENTINE PARTY.
The second entertainment this season
given at Governor Pratt's old mansion at
the corner of King George street and
College Avenue took place last night
While the first, which was given 10 the
Wednesday Grub some weeks ago, was
elegant, it was far exceeded in nicely OF
arrangement and point of success by that
of last night.
The occasion was party given by Mrs.
Mccoy In honor of Saint Valentine, the
patron of the day. This good Saint, who
was beheaded in the year 270. during the
reign of the Emperor Claudius. was very
famous for his lovely and beneticent
qualities. As old SaintValeutine could, of
course, not be present In person, it would
have been impossible for him to inspire a
more suitable person than the charming
hostess TO take his place in presiding over
the celebration of his festival.
The guests began to arrive at half PAST
eight clock and were received In the
spacious drawing room by Mrs. Mccoy,
the Misses Mccoy, Miss Appold of Baltl-
more, Miss Long of New York, and Miss
Randolph of Washington.
The feature of the evening was the
drawing for partners 10 imitation of the
Lupercaian cu-tom in ancient Rome,
where, on the fourteenth of February,
the youths aud .maidens assembled and
drew lots for life partners. The draw
ing of last night furnished partners only
Ter the evening, but the happy look on
many faces, as eacn person found his
matched valentine, told of the wish with
in that this were a real Roman festival
The drawing room, tastiiy decorated and
clittering with beautiful ornamenta,ions
had been made ready for dancing which
was begun at half past niue O'Clock TO
the music of Sir Roger de CoveIly, part
of the Naval Academy band furnishing
the music.
At eleven o'clock the dining room
doors were thrown open and supper was
served II is Sufficient TO say that this
part of the entertainment was entirely in
keeping with the perfect and liberal style
tine German was danced, being beauti
fully led by Mir. Johnson and Miss Long
of New YuIk, the latter of whom was
particular ~ admired.
The favors were pretty little valentines
bearing many Thoughts, emblematic of the
occasion, aud couehed in Cupid's choice
est language.
The party broke up at half-past one
O'Clock, and the guests as they departed
gave assurances To the hostess that the
magic Influence OF Saint Valentine had
pervaded her home TO the extent OF af-
Iording each and all most lovely and
enjoyable evening
Among those present were : Mrs. Nc
Coy, black lulle and diamonds; Miss Long
of New York, white tulle and pearls; Miss
Appod of Baltimore, blue tulle; Miss
Randolph of Washing ton. white lace; Miss
Mia Mccoy, light blue 'musline de soie.;
Miss Katie Mccoy, ni'e green "musliue
de suie;' Miss Katie Walton, white silk;
Miss Agnes Walton, black lace; Miss
MacFarand, black tulls; Miss Baron. of
Virginia, white and gold; Miss Jacobs. of
Kansas, white silk; Miss Critcher of
Virgins, pink silk; Miss Wilkins. black
tulle; Miss Bell, Talbot county. cream
satin: Miss Fay, blue silk; Miss Sophie
Claude, black brocade; Miss Clara Claude,
blue tulle Miss Isabel Claude, white and
gold; Miss Iglebart black tulle; Miss
Calvert. Prince Georges county, white
crepe; Miss Stockett, black lace; Miss
Chapman, Dile green silk; Miss Robb, OF
Virginia, black lace: Miss Gassawav.
directoire gown of rcd cashmere;
Miss Dorsey Of Howard County, black
lace over red silk; Mis- Pratt. of Virginia
blue silk; Miss Beck, gown of lavender
net; Mrs. james Nunroe. rose pink tulle
en- train; Miss Robb. pink crepe; Miss
Houston, of Wicomico county. black
tule and yellow; Miss Davis, of Balti
more, white faille franchise; Miss Green,
OF Delaware, white tulIe; Miss Elkins. OF
New York, black tulle; Mss Ross, of
Delaware, black net; Mis- Gather, blue
tulle; Miss Roberts Sf Baltimore, white
lace; Nj SIS Stone, olive plush AMI pink
silk; Mrs. Miller. wife of Judge Miller,