New Britain herald., 1929-07-26
THOUSANDS ATTEND
 NOVENA AT CHURCH
Special Cars on Trains Accom-
 IlOdate NOYena Attendants
MANY CURES REPORTED
Personal Tax DcIinqucnts Fined in Cou"t-IrafT,c Lights S.iut Off- New Departure Band to Play on Atlantic City Pier.

St. Josephs church was the mecca today for thousands Of pill grims. many Of whom came from other points more distant 10 attend the closing exercises of the annual novena to St. Anne. Early morn- ing trains arriving in Bristol carried additional coaches which were loaded to capacity with the faithful, many of whom sought relief at the shrine of St Anne from physical or mental ailments Additional trolley cars were also placed in service on the Woodland street line by officials of the Bristol Traction company and bus service was also available from the station to the church for the crippled and infirm.
 At each of the masses, celebrated at 5;S0, 6. [, and 9 o'clock this morning. the church was crowded to capacity and large number of priests from throughout the Hart ford diocese were present to assist in the services. The relic was ap- piled this morning between the hours of q. m. and II a. m, and will be applied continuously this afternoon between and , o'clock and again this evening from to o'clock
 All Services in Church
 All of the services in connection with the novena are being held in side the church this year and the procession Of acolytes. trumpeters and visiting clergy, held on the feast cay of St. Anne in preceding years, will be eliminated. Rev. William P Laflin, pastor of the church, an- nounced at the opening of the no- vena that the services would be free from the pomp and carnival" spirit Of the past.
 Many Cures Reported
 Many cures have been reported to the local church authorities in past years following the application o. the relic, which is a section of the wrist bone or St. Anne and which was procured following years of ef- fort on the part of the late Rev. Thomas J. keena. for many years pastor of St Joseph's church. A large rile of crutchcs. canes ann braces at the foot of St. Annc's statue in the church, attcsts 10 the truth Of such claims.
 Special Traffic Arrangements
 TO prevent congestion in the vii cinity of the church on Queen street, members of the, police de partment was detailed 10 direct traffic today. Special parking ar rdnsements were also made effective on Maple. Center and Queen streets and Btllevicw avenue. For the con Nehience Of visiting pilgrims, large number Of benches were placed on tRe Federal Hill green Thursday afternoon by the city park depart lnent. Additional chairs and benches were also placed on the lawn In the rear Of the rcctory and the paro- chial school building.
 Oblntc Father in Charge
 The services during the UoNend 'aNo bttH III tiIuI st Oi fteN- JdIltS Gallagher of the Oplatr Or1rr oi Lowell. Mass. who will deliver c closing sermon this evening. AS has been the case in preceding ear, it is expected that thousands will b. unable 10 gain entrance to tha church tonight IS many Of tne visitors remain for the final bclt. GiCtion.
 Tax Dtliiduents Pay
 Fifteen personal tax dclinqucn's were assessed sS.So apiece when their cases were nolled this morning hy Prosecuting Atorncy Anthony l. Rich. This amount represents ,hn tav of S2. delinquency fee Of sl, and costs ot s5.S0.
 Warrants for 50 more dplnqucnts have been ser> ed by Scrg ant Henry Jegiinsli and they will be given an opportunity to settle for like amount tomorrow morning.
 In former years the serving Of warrants was postponed until sev. cral months after the tax was que but this arrangement proved unsat- iSiactory, according to Tax Coffee tor Frank E. Riley for the reason that many Of the delinquents had left the city and could not be To- eated elsewhere. This year a num- Der of warrants will be served each week until the delinquency list k cleaned up.
 Traffic Lights Imperative
 Believing that the heavy traffic anticipated in connection with rhc closing exercises Of the novtna 10 Sr Anne, would he expedited by th- presence cf d traffic officer at the