New Britain herald., 1923-03-12

spending few days at his home here after two and one-half years of service with the A, E. F. in France, sibera and Germany, Captain Dimes arrived in this country last Thursday In speaking of the French oceupa- ton of the Ruhr, Captain Dimes laid stress on the fact that the Germans as q whole arc fine people. He laid most of the disorders which are daily occurring there at the door of the Ger man students who are melting the people in the district 10 rebellion. He gave an interesting sketch Of the work being done by the correspond- ents of the Associated Press and said that they had ''covered" almost ev- erything there in an admirable man. ner.
 He has been in the service of the United States for the past nine years. He was m officer. in the 18th and l7th cavalry and served in France during the World War. At the sign ing of the armistice, he was transfer red to the expeditionary force to Si- beria and later on joined tho Army of Occupation on the Rhine.
 He is at present stationed at Fort Jay in the second corps area, and ex- poets to be transferred from there within a short time. He will return to his post tomorrow morning.
 Lippia Funeral.
 The funeral of Joseph Lippia who died at his home on Unionville ave- nue Friday evening, was held this morning from the Church of Our Lady of Mercy at 9 o'clock. Rev. John F. Fay. pastor, officiated at the services and burial was in St. Joseph's ceme- tery.
 St. Patrick's Entertainment.
 The Holy Name society and Ladies' Altar society of the Church of Our Lady of Mercy will hold St. Pat rck's dance and whist in the Com- munity theater Thursday evening. The proceeds will be given to the Church | of Our Lady of Mercy. Several sur prise features will be introduced dur ing the festivities and large crowd is expected to attend.
 Lenten Services
 One of the largest attendances at any of the Lenten services in the Church of Our Lady of Mercy church was present last evening to listen to the sermon by Rev. William A. Down. ey of St. Thomas Seminary, Hartford, on Hell" The sermon was deliver ed in Father Downeys usual able manner. The fifth of the series will be delivered next Sunday evening. Friday the usual Lenten services will be held commencing at 7:30 o'clock.
 Bowling Notes.
 The l.. of M. Boys club bowling team will roll against the Epworth league team this evening at 8:S0 oclock on the Recreation Center all eys. All members of the l.. of M. team are asked to report at 7:30 o'clock.
 The Plainville Tigers and the Trum- bull team will roll Thursday night on he Ideal alleys.
 Plainville Briefs
 A daughter was born this morning to Mir. and Mrs. Bruce Gilbert or Plainville.
 Mrs. Rebecca Lindsley, who has been ill at her home, is able to be put.
 daughter has been born to Mir. md Mrs. Willard B. Hart of East Main street.
 Martha Rebekah lodge, I. o. o. F. will hold public whist at the home ot Mrs. Lottie Coe at o'clock this evening.
 The Woman's Auxiliary of the Am arican Legion will meet tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Gilbert of Mountain View. The senior class of the Advent , Christian church will hold rehearsal [ friday evening at o'clock at the lome of Miss Beatrice Peace at 21 'omlinson avenue Edward Porter of Hartford spent 6 'unday at his home on Wilcox r venue. Model Shop, 115 Whiting street, has q eceived Spring Royal society em- a roidery packa ges-adyt