Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-09

DRAFTED her birthday at her washington
home, Gl3 Louisiana avenue, the Fourth of
July. During the evening she received many
conEratulatOry messages from friends in
different sections of the country, while
friends in Washington remembered her
with presents representing the number or
years she has lived. Refreshments were
served, and the evening was brought to an
enjoyable close by the discharge of fire.
works. Among the guests We're Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Ludington, Mr.. Jacob Die
mer, Mr.. and Mrs. d. Pleitner. Mr.. and
Mrs Reid, Mr.. Henry Schrot, Mrs Knox
vile, Mr.. NJ. Coleman, Mr.. II. Marggraff,
Mrs Ewald, Mr.. c. c. Heitinger, Mr.. George
Wallingsford. Mr.. J. Gilbert, Mr., c. G.
HeitingeT and Mr.. A Cullinan.
Miss Rosina Gertrude Vermlllion became
the bride of Lloyd Alexander Brooke last
evening, The marriage service was per
formed in ST. Marks Episcopal Church, Sd
and \ streets southeast, Of which both the
bride and groom are members The cere-
mUny was beautifully, but elaborate, the
Rev. q. Freeman Peter, assistant rector Of
the church. officiating. The bride was
gowned In princess lace over white taffeta
and chiffon, and wore brides veil, caught
up with orange blossoms Her bouquet was
Of orchids and bride roses.
Both bride and groom are prominent in
Capitol Hill society. Mr.. Brooke was
educated at the public schools in East
Washington, but finished his course in New
York, where he perfected himsef as a
draIghtsman For q time he was employed
IN the New York and Norfolk navy yards
but now ne Is doing special work under the
ordnance department in this city. The
bride is daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Z. +.
Nermilhon. The groom is the son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Lloyd b. Brooke.
The chancel OF the church was prettily
decorated with palms, ferns and a profu-
sion of other greens and cut flowers. In ad-
ditiCn to the instrumental music, the mem
bers OF st. GATHERINGS Guild, a church or
ganization. sang several appropriate selec-
tons. Miss Beulah LuXen, in a handsome
gown Of white lace over net, attended the
bride maid OF honor. The best man was
Mr.. William l: Evans. The ushers were
Messrs. Barton Brooke, Charles Havell, F.
T. Vermillion and William Mears. The
bridesmaids were Miss Irma Kane and Miss
Elizabeth Bullough. The bride was given
away by her father
Immediately following the wedding a re-
cepuOn was given 10 Mr.. and Mrs Brooke
at the home Of the brides parents, 123 18th
street northeast. From \ until 10 o'clock
the parlors OF the pretty home were filled
with relatives and friends OF the bride and
groom. who divided their time between ex-
tending hearty congratulations and partak-
ing Of an elaborate supper. The bride was
member of the Eastern High School, class
OF 1902, and many OF her old sChoOmates
were present. both at the wedding and the
reception. Immediately after the reception
Mr. and Mrs Brooke took d train for the
north, contemplating a brief honeymoon.
After July Is they Will be at home to their
friends at North Chevy Chase, Nd.
Among the guests were the following
members Of ST. GATHERINGS Guild: Miss
Middle Burch. Miss Barker, Miss Hersey
the Misses Howsey, the Misses Birch. Miss
Ada Burch, Miss Carrie Smith. Miss May
Helms and the Misses Linton. Sherwood,
Taylor. Whalley, Shelton, startin. Grant
Beller and Farmer Others present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Il. Brooke. Mrs. NJ. E.
Brooke. Mr.. and Mrs. w c. Brooke Mr.
and Mrs. l. II. hul. Mr. and Mrs. T. b.
Easily. the Misses Easily. Miss Edith Eliz-
abeth Brooke Mr.. and Ms. f. F. Vermil-
lion. +. I. Nermillion. Miss Marie VermiI-
lion. Mr.. Harold Simms, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
c. Casey Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ. Book Mr..
- Clinton NermilliOn. Mr.. and Mrs. C. S.
Meloy. Mr.. and Mrs W. J. Murray. Miss
Murray, Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Forsberg
Miss FOrsberg. Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll He
shall, Mrs c. c. Evans and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Lerchs In one OF the parlors a great
number of handsome wedding presents
were exhibited.
Mrs. II. c. Duffey is rapidly convalesc-
ing from her recent illness, and viii IN a
few days go to the mountains TO recu-