Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-17

Tuesday evening the Senior class of the StOnington High school gave an invitation dance in Borough hall. The hall was filled with friends and rela- lives. The hall was effectually decorated in the class colors, green and gold. The Criterion orchestra played for dancing. The patronesses were Mrs. Cooper, Mrs; sibley ana Mrs. Perry. The dance by the Senior class is an annual event and much interest is taken in the affair every year. Between three and four hun dred were present. Punch was served throughout the evening. The affair was considered a decided success. A special car conveyed the Westerly peo- pie to their homes after the dance. Funeral of/CharIes c. Smith. Tuesday afternoon the funeral of Charles G. Smith, formerly of Nor wlch, was held at 2.30 D. m., at the home of MT. and Mrs. Silas P. Holmes, on Gold street. Rev. George B. Mars ton of the First Baptist church offciat- ed Burial was in the Stonington cemetery.
 Social Evening For Firsmen.
 Pioneer Hook and Ladder company l entertained at a smoker in it's rooms on Saturday evening. Games were l played and musical and literary pro gramme was greately enjoyed. At | whist the NeptUne's defeated the Steamers 25 to 24, at pinochle the Neptunes defeated the Pioneers 3745 | to 3635, at euchre the Steamers de- feated the Neps 51 to 4S. An excellent | chowder supper was served. I Dr. James H. Weeks, foreman of the Pioneers, presided as toastmaster. Brief speeches were made by As 1 sistant Chief c. D. Main, Fireman 1 Charles E. Shackley of the Neptunes, Foreman Fred Ostnlan of the Steamer, l Charles G. Cushman, captain of the fire police and Burgesses H. A. Muller and McCort.
 Annual Meeting of Congregational
 Society.
 The annual meeting of the Second l Congregational Ecclesiastical society l was held Monday evening. The fol- lowing officers were elected: Clerk, l Charles B. Slater; treasurer, Dr. c. E. Brayton; society committee, Dr. c. E. Brayton. c. T. Stanton, r. F. Joseph; auditor, James H. Comstock. The society was instructed to paint and repair the exterior of the parson- age.
 Calvary Church Committees.
 The annual meeting of the wardens and vestry of Calvary Episcopal church was held Monday evening. The following committees were appointed: :: Property and repair, Rev. c. J. Mason, Thomas Wilkinson, J. H. Stivers, Geo. Taylor; music, c. J. Mason, Thomas Wilkinson, J. H. Stivers; sextons, Thomas Wilkinson, J. H. Stivers, F. LaVerne Burdick.
 Sent To State School.
 John Henry Watrous, 15 years old, was before the town court Monday, charged with taking a horse drag and harness, valued at 360. A plea of guilty was entered. Judge Breed committed the boy to the Connecticut school at Meriden.
 Death of James H. Brown.
 The death of James H. Brown. at his residence on the Westerly road Monday night, came as a sudden shock to the community. Mir. Brown has re- sided in Stonington for many years He was 70 years old, being retired merchant He had been in poor health for the past year, but was around uI to few weeks of his death.
 Found Drowned.
 Word was received here Monday o, the death at Schenectady, N. Y. o ,, Howard Smith, a Stonington man. Be yond word that he was found drowned no particulars were given. He Wal born at Stonington, July, 1888, son O the late Erastus D. and Elizabeth R smith He leaves his mother, one sis ! ter, Mrs. Edwin P. Browning. and on, , , brother, Edward Smith. He was ', ! ! member of Asylum lodge. No. 57. K and A. M. of Stonington The bod will be brought here for burial.