Kentucky Irish American., 1906-12-22
Thomas Feeley, Newton Rogers
and Miss Mary Sheridan
Speakers.
Satisfied With Work of the
Past and Outlook For the
Future.
ELECTION TAKES PLACE NEXT HONTH

The Louisville Federation of Catho-
lie Societies met on Thursday night
OF last week in the rooms of the
Catholic Woman's Club on Walnut
street with a fair representation of
delegates. What was lacking in num-
bers was made up in interest. and the
proceedings were spirited from be-
ginning to end. In the absence of
President Patrick T. Sullivan, the
chair was filled by Anthony ]. Sheri-
dan, who makes a splendid presiding
officer The work of the federation
during the past year was reviewed at
some length, which brought out a
number of interesting facts and show
ed that this representative body
had at no time been idle.
Newton G.. Rogers spoke entertain.
ingly on the library question and the
progress the committee having that
matters in charge had made. He also
spoke at some length on the situation
in France, a subject to which he has
given much study, ana many of those
who heard him expressed the wish
that Mr.. Rogers would prepare a paper
to be read at the January meeting.
Thomas Feely addressed the dele
gates and advocated quarterly meet
ings that would include members from
all societies represented. The idea
is original, and in its favor it is said
that larger numbers OF Catholics would
thus become better acquainted with
the aims and objects and methods OF
the federation, and the result would
be more widespread intrest and bet
ter attendance. Others spoke on tha
same subject, several favoring sucM
meetings every two months.
Miss Mary Sheridan, who always
has something interesting to say, con-
graduated the federation upon its
splendid record and predicted for it a
brighter year than ever before. For
the past seven years the body had
moved along smoothly, and from a
small beginning it had grown until to-
day there were but a few Catholic So
cieties in Louisville that were not
affiliated. In closing she made some
happy illusions to the workers in the
federation movement and wished that
all might spend pleasantly the ap-
preaching holiday. season.
The resignation of Magistrate Pat
rick T.. Sullivan, for the past year
President of the federation, was pre-
sented, but as he had but one more
month to serve it was not accepted.
President Sullivan made a faithful Of
ficer, but his other duties have so in
creased of late that 1t was impossible
for him to give the Office the time
and attention that il requires.
James B. Kelly submitted several
good suggestions which he wished the
members to consider, as they will be
acted upon next month
Announcement was made that the
annual election of officers will take
place at the next meeting, which will
be held on Thursday night, January
10. Secretary Crotty will send out
special notices urging all organiza-
tions to send in their per capita tax
at that time and to see that they are
represented by full delegations. After
the election special committed ap-
pointed by Chairman Sheridan will
submit a report on a matter of the
utmost importance to Catholics, which
should be productive of a spirited and
instructive discussion.
Thus far there are no announced
candidates for the Offices to be filed,
but owing to their Importance at this
time care will be taken that only
those best fitted for the positions will
be selected.