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THE MONACAN SOCIAL CLUB

l he MONhCAN SOClAL .OLOb
The first of this seasons subscrip-
ton assemblies under the auspices
Of the Monacan Club was held last
! Thursday evening, the 23rd istant, at
Middleton's New Auditorium, Eighth
street, S. e., and was pronounced by
those present to have been one of the
prettiest and most enjoyable dances
ever given by this popular club. The
party, while not comparable in point
of numbers and elaborateness of the
decorative features, either to the
clubs last Inaugural or Easter func-
ton, was, by reason of its informal
nature and the Christmas spirit pre-
vailing, even more thoroughly en-
joyed by al who attended. A mat
ter of regret was, that several of the
of the subscribers, who undoubtedly
will be present at the next two as
semblies, in February and March,
were prevented by the demands of
of their holiday duties, from partici-
pating at this time.
Hamilton's Orchestra, from its
station on the palm-banked stage,
furnished most delightful program
of dances and received repeated en-
cores for its rendition of popular hits
of the hour. Nothing but unstint-
ed expressions of praise for the ex-
Cellent cuisine and service of the sup
per by Martin, of the North West
Cafe, has been heard on all sides
since the affair.
A notable feature of the occasion
remarked by all as tending particu-
larly to the enhancement of the
dancers pleasure was the superb con-
dition of the waxed floor. It could
hardly have been improved upon.
The club was fortunate in having
this Assembly graced by the presence
of many fair visitors from out of
town, among whom may be mention
ed, Mrs. Harry NJ. Minton, of Phil
adelphia, Mrs. Harry T. Burleigh, of
New York, Mrs. B. o. Davis, and
the Misses NJ. T. Brown, of. Balti-
more, Catherine and Martina Gray,
of Pittsburg and Eta Williamson.
The beauty and tastefulness of the
charming and costly gowns worn by
these as we'll as by the other ladies
completely battle the descriptive pow
er of the writer's pen, but as near
perfection as human ingenuity could
devise and were most enhancing to
the masculine senses. The following
young men in the city for the holli-
days were there:
John Dancy, Jr., Chas. EFisher,
Gale Hilyer, Harold Haynes and
Fred. Parker. Noticeable among the
throng of dancers were;
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon, Mrs. Ter
rell, Mr. and Mrs. Haynes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nalle, Mr.. and Mrs Gray, Mr..
and Mrs. Glenn, Mrs. Fry, Mrs.
Booker, Mrs. w. A. Pinchback, the
Misses Brown, Catcher, Dyson,
Johnson, Marston, B. Nalle, Ross,
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NJ zsssss I:>>5ffS!:l >5-i.!:l ESfTS ESf.-sr: )
SermOn-But the Greatest of these
is Charity-Rev Edgar z. Kicks.
Duet-Mrs. H. Countee and Mr..
w. Anderson.
Introduction of Grand Officers -
VIM. A. Baltimore, P. G. Patton.
What l would like to see on the
walls of the ladies chapter room
would be the picture of the late w.
H. Bruce, P. G. Patron and so active
among the stars until his death he
had been one of the oldest members
of the craft at the time of his death,
end February, I845, and hope some
having been entered, passed and rails
ed in Universal Lodge in January
chapter will take the initiative steps
in this matter. At a special meeting
of Prince Hall Chapter on Tuesday
night the works of the ?, 3 and 4
degrees on 4 candidates. After the
sermons work, hOnored Lady Flor
cnce DIckerson was called before
the altar and was presented with
beautiful Past Matron Jewel by P.
G. MatrOn o. F. Booker in behalf
of the chapter.
In last weeks issue there was an
error in names of the Grand Officers:
Instead of Whitney, it should have
been Bro. n. E. Wetherless, Rt. w.
G. M.
Henry Coleman, CIR. Tr., instead
of Collins.
At the annual session the follow
ing officers were elected and install
ed:
John T. Cork, No. 10.
Richard Stewart, w. NJ.
r. L. Carroll, S. w.
w. H. Davis, ]. w.
@. w. Robinson, Tr.
Robert w. Rickett, Sec.
Eureaka Lodge No. 5.
]. Minor, w. NJ.
L HUGHES G w
Geo. w. Jackson, J. w.
E. A. Watson, Sec.
D. Brandon, Tr.
Installation officers:
P. Masters, H. ]. Davis and Ben.
Davis.
Dalcher Lodge No. IS
George Ugean Waller,W. NJ.
w. H. Kicks, S. w.
A. J. Hicks, ]. w.
NJ. M. Taylor, Tr.
A. D. Gilmore, Sec.
Prince Hall, No. Il.
J. c. Bruce, w. M.
w. B. Christian, S. w.
G. L. Sadgwar, ]. w.
w. A. Warheld, TT.
w. S. Cobb, Sec.
Stewards, VIM. Lee, R. H. Lewis,
Walter Dyson, Senior Deacon.
Roscoe Gray, Jr. Deacon.
J. R. F. Browne, M. Ceremonies.
E. H. Holland, Jr. M. Ceremonies.
Thos. Carter, Tiler.
F. J. Cardoza, Marshall.
Officers installed by F. D. Henry
and F. ]. Cardoza.
r. A. M.
A. w. Stars, CIR. H. P.
S. T. Craig, Dep. H. P.
w. A. Clark, Or. King.
T. NJ. Dent, CIR. Scribe.
B. F. Daily, Or. Treas.
w. H. Severson, CIR. Chaplain.
D. T. Renfro, CIR. Capt. of Host.
A. F. Hicks, CIR. Prince So Jou-
ner.
A. F. Clark, Or. R. A. Capt.
w. H. Thomas, CIR. Master 3rd
Vail.
H. P. Jackson, CIR. Master end Vail.
Robt. Beverley, Or. Master Ist
Vail.
Ed Chase, Or. Guard.
Officers were installed by Com
panion ]. M. Doster, P. G. H. P,
assisted by Companion ]. o. Bamp'
field, Master of ceremonies
Henderson Commandery No. 2,
worked the Red Cross on a detach-
ment of Is on Friday night.
o. E. s.
At the annual meeting of Gethese-
none Chapter the following officers
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from dues for life.
10Th ST. BAPTIST SUNDAY
SCHOOL

The following named officers
OF the Sunday School of the
10TH St. Baptist Church, have
been chosen for the ensuing year.
Benjamin Washington, superin-
tendent. VIM. Walker, assist
ant superintendent. Miss John
son, secretary. L. D.. Phillips,
treasurer, and Miss Julia Winter,
organist. This school is in 4
very flourihing condition, having
a membership of over FIVE hun
dred pupils.
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sition can conjecture: but John Aloisant
must have foreseen the fate that would
| overtake him should he return, for he
has given Salvador wide berth and
when his family want 20 visit him OF
have business 10 transact with him they
meet him I'm San Francisco or Paris.
Unable to wreak vengeance on the
actual offender. Figueroa. as soon as ne
learned that John Moisant was beyond
his reach. began 10 hector and harass his
family, He caused among other things.
an official statement TO be published and
circulated 10 the effect that he had
directed that the Mosant bank. the Banca
Nacional. should be investigated and that
upon investigation had found Il unstaple.
and advised its patrons % withdraw their
savings.
IL was a deadly revenge, or would have
been deadly had 1t not miscarried. but
the ever-wary, eveF-watehful Molsants
forestalled the angry Figueroa. and when
the frightened depositors appeared at the
Banca Nacional and its various branches
they were paid in actual cash. The mo-
ment FiguerOas circular was brought TO
Alfred Moisant. president OF the famous
Banca Nacional he had assembled enough
cash TO pay every deDositor. and the re-
suit of Figueroa's astutely planned re-
yenge was TO improve the credit OF the
bank and bring in new patrons
New Methods Tried.
Rage at this boomerang melted the
President 20 try new methods OF punish
ment. and the constant irritations 10
which the Moisants were subjected were
not unlike the bites OF the insects that
Vfest the mosquito coast Finally he
essayed another great coup.
Hearing that Alfred Moisant. who had
been some time absent from Salvador,
was about TO return-was. In fact, al
ready on his way in a motor boat from
Amapala with the intention OF landing al
Ia Union-he sent instructions 10 the lat
ter place that he should be refused adj
mittance 10 the country, and he was re-
fused sdmittance. Moisant landed none
the less. and when safe ashore was visited
by the officer In command OF the port
who told him that President Figueroa had
issued instructions that he should not be
allowed TO land "But I have landed.
said Alfred Moisant In effect. II have
landed, and, what is more, I am going
back TO my boat TO get some things 7
need there. and then am going 10 land
again, and, once on land, propose 10
remain there"
The officer demurred, But you can't
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naval officers of all nations. whose ship
put in az the nearby ports. TO agents
OF big houses and 10 soldiers OF fortune.
Alfred became the banker, and 10 hin
was intrus:ed the entire Management
Of the Banea Nacional Fred and Henr,
took charge OF the big ranch and IL
many ramihcations. but John. big. hand
some, brilliant John would tit In nowhere
| The counting house was not for him
nor were the fields and forests, the stabi,
and cattle compounds, the dairies OF the
ranch
In him lived the spirit. burned tht
spirit that had moved his parents 20 turn
their backs on home and seek fame and
fortune in a new country The things he
loved best were machinery, and adven-
ture. The former he worked at with the
patience, passion. and abandon OF born
inventor, and he invented new and profit
able machines for use In the salt works
and sugar houses. he built motor boats
motor cars. and tried his hand at flying
machines. For excitement he meddled IN
politics and explored the country. and in
one of his expeditions saved the life OF
the present President of the country.
Figueroa. who swore eternal friendship,
eternal gratitude.
War on MOisants.
Shortly after this episode Figueroa be-
came the candidate for President OF SAL
yador, but the Moisants. including John,
were already pledged to his opponent,
Borahona, whom they backed with both
influence and money. Figueroa. however,
was elected. whereupon he Immediately
forgot the eternal friendship and the
eternal gratitude he had sworn for John
Moisant and did everything in his power
against the Moisant interests.
They retaliated in kind and John. ever
ready for adventure and battle, finally
How much a part he played
In that guerilla war. how many men he
supplied. how much money he dedicated
10 its uses will never be known. perhaps.
even in Central America. but he was
heard Of here. there. and everywhere
awakening enthusiasm and inspiring mis-
chief. His last public appearance in Sal
vador was as one OF the commanders OF
the "Alomotombo." when that gunboat
Acajutla The expedition was a
one from the time IL left
Corinto. where Il was equipped and
II sailed. until II was driven away
by Gonzales
John Moisants companions on this ad-
venture were Gen. Altschul and Gen. AL
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faro. There never lived a soldier of for
tune that could boast more amusing
history than the former.
German by birth. he came to Amer
lea while he was stiil very young, and
after trying various ways of making a
living, became a school teacher in Mil
waukee. But school teaching was too
langweilig for Altschul. TOO langweilig
and too poor a profession 10 suit his
tastes, so he took himself off 10 Central
America to see what could be picked up
there. and he was soon successful in
picking up a commission in the army Of
the insurrectos. and finally planned and
commanded the ''Aiomotombo" expedition.
Gen, Afaro was a Salyadorean politician,
who had had the presidential bee in his
bonnet and 'also ran" a the time Figue-
roa was elected.
Possible wealth. the spoils, had alured
Altschul 10 Central America, IL was natu-
raj therefore, that when they captured
and occupied Acajutla and Sonsonate he
should insist upon looting the national
bank which Is located in the latter town
Alfaro was, 10 be sure, a revolutionist,
but he was none the less a patriot He
refused TO allow the greedy German 10
despoil his countrymen. refused 10 allow
him TO commit a crime against his people
that would cause widespread misery and
suffering, nor would John Moisant mil
lionare In his own right, back Aitschul in
his ambitions. This dispute ended in a
merry war: they fought and fought to-
gether, these three. Moisant and Alfaro.
against the rapacious Altschul. and. while
this merry war was going on. Gonzales
swooped down and drove the invaders
out Of the country.
Health Calls Halt.
Just at this time John Moisant's health
demanded a long journey. and. without
waiting TO bid his friends and family
farewell. he departed for foreign lands.
aad so far as is known has never been
back 10 Central America. certainly never
back 10 Salvador. where the man whose
life he once saved holds the position OF
autocrat. and who has come 70 regard
his former friend as a deadly enemy
40 single incident OF the war made
so furious and incensed as that
OF the ''Momotombo"
He had put his opponent Barahona. in
prison. and what punishment he would
have melted out 10 that mans friend,
John Moisant. and 10 his followers for
their raid into his country, only those
who know that mans vindictive dispo-
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free. Why? Because they have been oc-
cupied by graysr concerns than firtations
and courtship. Since the death OF their
father and their mother they have had
as heavy responsibilities as their brothers
ana they have carried them as well. for
TO the thriftiness and shrewdness Of the
french woman they unite the freedom and
I independence Of the American and the
Aho"ledge and experience Of women who
nave Travelled widely and have benefited
by their travels
Whatever interests their brothers inter
eSts them, and just now they are as
Keen about aviation as John. and so
proud OF his prowess. not of the sensa-
lion ne has made. but of what ne has
actually done.
Trust John Mofsans
As Tor John, We shall hear OF him again
and Figueroa will hear Of him again. too
FOR while he IS not venseful, not a GOOD
mater. he likes. as co ali spoiled children
OF fortune. his own way. ana he will get
il. TOO. Fancy man who takes an un-
suspecting mechanic FOR nth. fly frcn
Issy across the Channel 10 London.
Think OF the audacity Of l.. Tire self
confidence. That Is John Moisant. Cen.
ual America Tesounds from end 70 end
with his exploits for the Latins who
adore laudace, tousjour rsudanee. love
TO recount them. Once upon & day he
marched into Sonsonate with a handful
Of men. What ne proposed 10 do dos
not matter. II was merely a little raid
and detachment OF police had the te
merity 10 line I'D before him and hts
followers, Get out Of the way there"
commanded John Moisant. bat like the
charmed bird in the fable the men never
stirred nor said a word. y don't want
10 hur; you, said John Moisant. have
no intention OF hurting you. and he was
smiling all the time, but il you don't
get out of the way I Will train this old
gun on you and it kills, you know. Now
would hate to kill"
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prevent me-" insisted Alfred Moisant
telephone 10 your president and tell him
exactly what 1 say; am here. and pro-
pose TO remain. and will shoot IL neces-
sary." To this threat the men never
stirred nor said a word. Moisant really
had an old howitzer. that he proceeded
10 train upon the men, but instead OF
firing il directly at them he aimed az a
tree hard by. hit and splintered IT into
thousands of pieces. The immovable
rank broke: the men turned, fed, hid,
and Moisant went on his way unmo-
Tested
Live I'm Fenr.
VIII Moisant use his flying machine for
the purpose the SaIyadoreans predict and
fear. QUEEN sabe? We have. those OF US
who are old enough. witnessed many
strange things in the last quarter Of a
century, and nothing should surprise us
now. not even the sight OF man iying
over a great country, and with the aid
Of a few followers. making q conquest
Of It from the air
In the Middle Ages John Moisant
would have been looked upon as devil.
sent here by the arch-fend himself for
the confusion Of mankind, but we know
him as a brilliant, clever. successful
man. so bubbling over with spirits that
they must find vent. so he worries and
leases the man whose life he once saved
for the sole purpose OF teaching that
man what a sin is ingratitude. and he
makes flying machines and takes un-
suspeeting workmen on pleasure trips in
them pour s'amuse. Success TO you, John
Moisant
Alfred Moisant did return TO his boat,
did bring from there what ne needed, and
then. mounting a horse, rode alone and
unattended on his way. first to San
Miguel, thence 10 Salvador, where he was
Immediately TO be seen in his usual
haunts. at his counting house. In his
own home, on the streets as nOnchalant
and unconcerned as though he had not
been a person prescribed; nor was any
thing more heard Of the Presidents order
that he should not be admitted TO the
country. So are the Moisants, one and
all or them, The women as we'll az the
men.
There IS no house IN San Salvador as
populsr as theirs. and the Moisant young
and Louise Marie is al
ready marTied)-are sought after by al
the beaux OF the place. bat they are as
Indifferent and fearless as their brothers.
and so Ear are heart whole and fancy
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last century. a couple Of worthy and
weil-to-do Freneh-Canadians left their
native country and emigrated TO san
Francisco. What prompted them 10 re-
nounee their British allegiance for Amer
ican citizenship: what inspired them 10
leave home endeared TO them by many
associations 10 make a new home in a
Foreign country, no one knows
II was enough that they appeared in
San Francisco, and thenceforth, instead
OF M. and Nine. Moisant. they were
known as MIR. and Mrs. Mosant. for so
the name is pronounced in California. In
San Francisco news came TO them Of the
great, unworked wealth OF Central Amer
lea. They listened to tales of the won
derful forests Of valuable woods. OF
mines that could be made TO yield I'M
told wealth. OF the ranches where coffee
ana bananas grew like weeds. and so
they went with their little family-for
there were ehi.1ren in the household by
TINS time-to San Salvador. which eoun-
try Is ever delighted TO receive moneyed
foreigners, hence the Moisants received
a cordial welcome.
Mr.. Moisant established himself on a
ranch of some 100000 acres, which lies
between Acajutla and Sonsonate. under
the shadow OF the famous volcano Izalco.
which for 800 years has stood like a great
torch on the shores of Salvador. a natural
beacon light 10 Pacific mariners.
Here he raised sugar, made salt, bred
cattle, established a great dairy farm,
and grew rapidly rich Finally he found
ed bank, the Banca Naclonal Of San
Salvador. This bank is run on the most
modern methods Into its system is in
corporated the best features OF the great
banks Of the world
Seven Children.
Meantime the Moisant children were
growing up. There were seven OF them
Fred. Henry John. Marie. Ma
thilde, and Louise. Fine. strong, healthy.
clever children were these Moisants, and
as each one reached manhood or woman |
hood # was given WORK 20 DO in their |
fathers estate. The girls. or course. re- |
manned at home TO help in the direction /
of their handsome house and 70 entertain !
their fathers and their brothers friends 1
for the Moisants kept open house and 4
40 one came 10 Salvador who did not /
,all on "old man Molsant" as he came 1
to be called. stories of whose wealth. /
and hospitality had been /
heard by all those whose profession or
business called them 10 Salvador, TO the
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BY CHARLOTTE NJ. CoNGER.

A new star has appeared among the
galaxy Of eelebrities-John Aoisant whose
brilliant and audaeious flight from Issy
TO London is the latest sensation in avia-
ton.
Now everybody is asking. Who is this
John Moisant? What Is this John MoIs-
ante" Few people can answer these ques-
tions. but a search OF the archives OF
the Department OF State would disclose
much concerning his career, much that Is
extraordinary and brilliant. much that
seems erratie and foolhardy.
There are some who call him an ad-
ventuser, a soldier OF fortune. In San
Salvador where his family controls a
great territory and are possessors Of
enormous wealth, he is looked upon as
the man who would he king, a second
Baron Harden-Hiekey, a brilliant. inter
esting. compelling person, whom those
who do rot fear. admire,
In San Francisco, where he shares with
his brothers and sisters a handsome
home in Pacific avenue. he is regarded as
an extravagant man-about-town. a high
roller, game for anything that will amuse
or furnish him new sensation.
Owns Loyal Friends.
To the PaTisians he is. or was. rather
for since his last aerial adventure they
are taking him seriously and lionizing
him as much as ne will allow-one more
eccentric young American millionaire. 10
be eoaXed and coddled. battered, ana
fawned upon so long as he dispenses his
wealth with lavish hand.
But wherever he goes, whatever he
does. Ike his celebrated royal highness.
King James I. OF Trinidad. John Molsant
is invariably surrounded by a group of
enthusiastic friends and admirers, who
would follow him 10 the death
The SalvadOreans, from the president
down TO the humbest soldier in the
ranks. know that he has only to speak
the word 10 rally a following. He is re-
garded in the political circles OF that
little country as a great menace TO the |
republic. Il is believed there, whispered |
even, that his experiments Ia aviation /
are for no other purpose than 20 invent |
great aerial engine of war. In which !
he proposes TO fly across the country /
dropping down bombs, carrying NUM- |
tons OF war to stations established out |
side the frontier. as signals 10 his con /
federates. II is a romantic conception,
worthy OF its hero. John Moisant
Drifts 10 America.
Some time in the latter part Of the
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Likewise the Loh.ter.

From EvsTybody's Magazine.
The young evangelist with A pon.patour
was relieving himself Of momentous
thoughts
The Being that filled with surging seas
the vast caverns OF the oceans" he pro-
claimed, also holds in aerial suspense
the aggregations OF tiny drops that give
70 each wondering eye the marvellous
spectacle of a separate rainbow. The
omnipotence that made me made a
daisy"
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Some time IN The latter part OF the
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-23
Women Get Hats on Trial;
Wear EN-, Then Return En-
St. Louis Miners Unite and Call Halt on
Finery Borrowing Habit

LOUIS noticed friend Mrs Snopro&
wondered whether he was
But hats not why
but the millinery shops nave curoeo er
inaugurated rule
approval and after wearing ulen
morning
stores with
accept rats sent
evidences lfey also
to cndlonay at
them Nor
millinery world hats which have been
trim o
ruling Beautifully said dealer whose
hats They
don't credit one-sevenh OF
the II ats
the smares women
do the out
They received
ladies the bouards proudly
The eVl practice gre" 50
all call halt on
are twelve hats season that
Turkish glassware and house
hold furnishings to decorate a receptions
Hearts gives card party
house.
glassware for
that they
osatisfa factorA,th he following the gathering
easily according to
the of
miners that it is
be
rhomef of