Council, Y. M. I., have every reason to feel proud of the success that has crowned their efforts since the beginning of the new year. President Cooney has taken firm hold, aud with his collegues is laboring assiduously that Trinity Council may become the Catholic Young Mens’ Society of Louisville. Business is dispatched with promptness and nothing is left undone to make the meetings pleasant and enjoyable for every one present, therefore there has been a marked increase in the regular attendance and interest in the proceedings.Monday night the hall was thronged to hear the address of Thomas Mapother, who proved himself an orator of the highest order. lie took for his subject ‘‘Education,” and from begiuniug to end held the close attention of his hearers. His discourse showed deep thought and study aud an intimate knowledge of the utterances of the leading educators and writers of the world, notably Bishop Spalding, whose definition was given his hearty approval. The work of educatiou is infinite and has always been fostered by the Catholic church. The quality of thought and action are most important and have much to do with shaping our course, but men should ever remember that Christian lives insure peace and freedom—the result of proper education, which enters iuto all our acts here upon earth. Many points were brought to the attention of those present, and when Mr. Mapother had concluded it was with the knowledge that he had left a pleasant memory in the tninds of his hearers.Much business was transacted and many reports received and the roster of officers was ordered inserted in the Kentucky Irish American. Ben Ilund reported progress for the banquet, and the President announced that a new directory would soon be issued. An iuvitatiou was received to the Newuian-Trickler wedding at St. Martin’s church next Wednesday. Attorney Peter Cosgrove will next address the members and then Ben Hund will