MISS JEAN BATTEN

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23333, 27 October 1937, Page 9

MISS JEAN BATTEN

CONGRATULATIONS FLOW IN A SHEAF OF TELEGRAMS GREETINGS FROM AUCKLAND (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) LONDON, Oct. 25. Miss Batten has received a sheaf of telegrams, including Auckland's greetings. Miss Batten, surrounded with flowers, lingered in bed at Grosvenor House, enjoying a rest. " I have just realised that I hold the solo record both ways," she said. " I have not thought about a return flight or of lowering the record. I am feeling fine and have lost my engine deafness." The Times, in an editorial, says for three successive autumns Miss Batten has held the attention of British people throughout the world. She was the first to admit that nothing of special value had emerged from her flight, but her courage, endurance, skill and her determination to keep the risks to herself won her a place in the public favour of those whose spirit of adventure will not be denied. TOO BUSY FOR ROMANCE LONDON, Oct." 25. Miss Batten said she did not wish to comment on the rumours that she was affianced. Her mother said: " Jean is a real woman. She can make a frock, trim a hat, and play the piano beautifully, but I think she is always too busy for romance."

Miss Batten said she was uncertain of the duration of her London visit. She had many friends and interests here, and would stay some time. The first job would be spme real shopping. Sir" Harry Lauder sent a telegram: " Congratulations, Bonny Jean. You're the bravest lass that ere was seen." MR BROADBENTS GIFT. LONDON, Oct. 25. , Mr Broadbent, who is abandoning his flight to Australia 'and is returning to England, has arrived at Athens from Bagdad. He was unable to trace the cause of his heavy petrol consumption. " Isn't that rharming? " said Miss Jean Batten on receiving a box of orchids from Mr Broadbent. "He has had bad luck, and I am sorry for him." • The orchids are inscribed: " Grand show, Jean. Heartiest congratulations." FRENCH PRESS TRIBUTES PARIS, Oct. 25. Le Soir describes Miss Batten as a girl with nerves of steel. Le Journal speaks of her incomparable mastery. L'lntransigeant says she is the world's first long-distance airwoman.