Connecticut western news., 1913-04-10
RECEPTION TO BAKER
Popular Landlord and Bride Greeted
 with Band Music and Red Fire.

with Band Music and Red Fire.
 Landlord F. A. Baker and his bride arrived in Canaan Monday evening on the north bound express from New York. A large delegation of friends were at the station to greet them and escort them to the Garfield. and in front of the hotel much larger crowd had congregated to welcome the popular ho- tel man and his bride. The Citizens Band, in uniform, were on hand to en- liven the welcome with appropriate airs, and the burning of red fire lit up the ho- tel and the crowds with 8 brilliant glare. The balconies of the hotel were lined with guests and friends, and as the bride and groom came into view, from the station, loud cheer went up that help ed the passing train smother the music of the band. Handkerchiefs futtered in the air in friendly greeting, and when MT. and Mrs. Baker ascended to the bal cony and bowed their acknowledgements they received a round of enthusiastic ap- plause.
 MT. Baker made graceful little speech in acknowledgement of the neigh borly attention and goodwill, and intro duced Mrs. Baker, who was greeted with cheers, which she acknowledged by lowing, and smiling. MT. Baker the invited the band and friends inside, where free cigars were provided in abundance for all corners. The bridal couple then repaired to the dining room, and, with Mir. and Mrs. A. H. Herri. man, partook of splendid supper that had been prepared with special pride and pains by the chef and dining room girls.
 The marriage ceremony was perform, cd at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. How ard F. Diehl, at Mt. Kisco, as stated in last weeks News. Rev. Dr. Campbell, of the Mt. Kisco Methodist church, off, ciated. It was described as an unusual ly pretty wedding. with flowers and plants in profusion. and although 8 quiet home wedding there were many beautiful and valuable gifts. Besides the gifts displayed at the wedding, on their arrival at the Canfield the couple were surprised to find here remembrance es from friends and employees, iLcluding beautiful automobile lunch set in ad- unstable hamper, from MT. and Mrs. A. H. Herriman; silver .candelabra. Miss Julla Sweeney, Miss Jennie Sweeney, Miss Fife Cudney, Messrs. Henry King, Dennis O'Nsil, Fred Parmelee and Phil Orben; cut glass vase and tray, Mrs. Emma Holt, Mrs. George H. Rood, MT. and Mrs. Edson Rood half-d dozen ivory handled steak knives. M. W. Lambert of Hartford cabaret, Messrs. H. B. Ives. E. l.. Roberts, Dr. H. l.. Ross, Dr. B. B. Dudley, A. H. Herriman, l.. O.. Rhoades, Walter Goggin; potted lily in bloom, Mrs. J. E. Rhoades.
 Mrs. Baker expressed herself as de- lighted with her reception in her new home, and the cordial, friendly spirit shown by those who are to be her neigh bors and friends. She was, however, well nigh exhausted by the activities and excitement of the last few days, and this feeling was accentuated by the dis agreeable sensation of "car sickness" re- sulting from the long ride from New York; and she was obliged to retire shortly after her arrival. Dr. Camp was summed to administer for her re- lief. Tonsilitis has developed and Mrs Baker is confined to her bed.