The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-12
Wedding Tomorrow Romantic Finale
 Of Little PIayIet
Miss Halsey and MT. Prendergast T First Met While Playing in
 Sketch at COsmOvilla


 A fitting finale to a courtship be- gun when they were rehearsing to- gether for an amateur theatrical pro- auction will take place tomorrow morning when Miss Mabel Agnes, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Richard B. Halsey of POS Lewis street becomes the bride of MT. William Bfoderick Prendergast of Washington Terrace.
 At. the time of the '1Cosnoville' at the Armory in the Winter of 1910 under the auspices of the Queens S Daughters, "The Obstinate Family" a merry comedy, was put on by mum of well known young Bridgeporters, among them Miss Halsey and MT. Prendergast. The latter played the part of the young husband, while Miss Halsey, strange enough, was the tempestuous mother-in-law. Before any sketch can be put on, rehearsals must be held. When characters were dergast responded. Prior to that time they had never met, but the happy conclusion of tomorrow will De the result. To further carry out the inspiration started at the amateur production, the principals have chos- en two of the character parts in that sketch as their ushers, Dr. J. Joseph
 
 The nuptials will take place with solemn high mass at the church of the Sacred Heart at 10 o'clock, chant ed by three uncles of the groom, Rev. F. J. Lally, pastor of St. Thomas of Waterbury, celebrant; Rev. John H. church of Moosup. deacon, and Rev. James A. Broderick, assistant pastor of the Immaculate Conception of Wa terbury, sub-deacon. Rev T. R Sweeney, Rev. Matthew Judge and Rev. Thomas F. Mooney. of the Sac the ceremonies. The organist Miss Mol1ie Daily, has prepared a special musical program.
 The bride is to be attended by Miss Marguerite Carey, a chum from school days Richard. H. Halsey, 9 brother of the bride will be best man. As ushers the following have been select ed: Julian L. Halsey brother of the bride, pr. J. Joseph Myers J. C. Hamilton and Richard McAuliffe.
 Miss Halsey will be exquisitely gowned in white satin with Dutchess lace and pearl trimmings. She will wear a rose point veil with heavy Dutchess lace edge arranged in a cap shaped crown at the head. She will carry a bouquet of bridal roses ar ranged in a shower tied with dainty baby ribbon and lillies of the valley. Her going-away gown will be navy blue tailored serge with hat 70 match.
 Miss Carey is to be. becomingly at- tired in pale yellow marquisette over rich yellow satin. She will carry an arm bouquet.
 The only jewelry the bride will wear will be a lavalier, of diamonds set in platinum, the gift of the groom The brides gift to the groom IS diamond stick pin and to her brides maid, pearl pendant on heavy gold chain The groom's gifts to his pest man and the usherS is to each gold stick pin set with amethyst.
 Immediately following the church ceremony there will be a reception ate friends of the young couple at the brides home in Lewis street. The home is being converted into an al- most solid bower of flowers by Horan, the florist. The color scheme, green and white will be carried throughout. At the bay windows in the parlors an arch of smilax, white asters and bridal roses will be erected, under which the young couple will receive their friends. Music at the home will be furnished by Bentley's Metropoll- tan orchestra. The catering will be done by Chef Crowley of the Seaside club.
 The young couple have arranged a honeymoon trip of three weeks They will leave in the afternoon by auto mobile. On their return they will take up their residence at 59 Vine street where a cozy little home awaits them.
 The nuptials will excite more than ordinary interest in local social cir cles. because of the popularit yof both young folks The bride-to-be Is most charming young woman and has hosts of admirers. She is a graduate of B. H. S. in the class of 1905 and Bar om prize winner of that year. Sl is q so1oist in the choir of St. Peters church in which the groom IS also a singer. Tho future benedict holds a responsible position with the John Hancock Life Insurance Co. be- ing assistant manager of the state agency which is located in this city in the Security Building. He is graduate of Midd;etown High school and also of Holy Cross University. Fraternally he is we'll situated being president of Div. No. 2. A. O. H.. 8 member of the local >dge of Elks and of Park City council. Knights of Columbus Seldom is there a young man who enters into this great epoch in most everyone's life with more sim cere wishes and congratulations than Mr. Prendergast.