Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-09
STONINGTON
Robert West Sent to Jail on Criminal Charge-lndependent to Play at Groton-New Fire Hose for Compa- nies.

Saturday afternoon several com plaints had been made to Officer Led with of a strange man being about the streets for several days, making him. self obnoxious to the small school children. He was found early in the afternoon back of an old fish market, near Pendleton's dock, and taken be- fore the court at D. m. He was found to be Robert West, claimed res idence in Westerly, R. l., and had been working as cook at the Fishers is- land life saving station. Judge Still man found him guilty on the charge of indecent exposure. A fine of $30 and costs amounting to s14.36, making a total of S44.36 was imposed, in de- fault of which he was committed to New London jail.
 To Play Groton Team.
 Tuesday evening Staplin's Indepen- dendents will go to Groton to play the basketball team. The Grotons re- gently defeated a Norwich team 5S to ', but Staplin's Ponies no doubt will win out, being orie of the strongest teams in this section.
 High School Interests.
 meeting of the senior class of the Stonington high school was held Fri day and class colors and pins were talked over. It was decided to have crimson and gold and to have the pins of handsome design. There are 14 girls and six boys in the class, and caps will be worn by the boys.
 The sophomore class also had their meeting, at which the colors chosen were gold and green, with pins, also.
 A meeting of the baseball associa- tion will be held today (Monday) aft CT school. to talk over the prospects for the coming season. The boys are enthusiastic and an excellent team is assured.
 Fellowship Meeting Wednesday.
 The next fellowship meeting of the Congregational churches will be held Wednesday at the Second Congre- gational church. The sermon at the morning session will be preached by Rev A. F. Earnshaw of Mystic. The subject for discussion at the afternoon session will be The Meaning of Re- ligion as a Leading Force in the Com munity.
 George w. Haley is confined to his home by blood poisoning.
 To Purchase New Fire Hose.
 The monthly meeting of the warden and burgesses, held Friday evening, was occupied chiefly in the transac- ton of routine business, reports, aud- ting of bills, etc. The board voted to purchase 300 feet of new fire hose. as some of the hose, while being used at the recent fire at MT. Lees, was not in good condition to use again.
 FJIC 1flleI Ieeu VIII ulSlIlbule tHc new lengths among the companies as s necessary.
 Health Officer Charles s. Bright nan presented a report of local condi- ions showing that the borough is practically free from contagious dis eases.
 Additions to Mems Club.
 More applications are being received from men who desire to become asso- ciated with the Mems club of the bor- ough. There are already A members md a larger membership will soon be enrolled.
 The Pioneer hook and ladder rooms have recently been renovated New shades of cream and the white paint have made the rooms appear most in yiting.
 New Laboratory Equipped. Workmen from Boston have com- )leted the installation of the new la b. jratory for use in the Stonington high school. The classes in chemistry will lave it to use this week. It is modern md finely equipped outfit and much interest is being shown by the stu