SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 255, 27 October 1937, Page 7

SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE

Miss Batten Enjoys Rest MANY TRIBUTES RECEIVED (By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright) LONDON, Oct. 25. A sheaf of telegrams included greetings from Auckland. Surrounded by flowers, Miss Batten lingered in bed enjoying a rest. “I have just realised that I hold the record for both ways,” she said. “I have not thought about a return flight or lowering the record. I am feeling fine, and I have lost my engine deafness.” The Times, in an editorial, says that for three successive autumns Miss Batten has held the attention of Britons throughout the world. She would be the first to admit that nothing of special value has emerged from her flight, but her courage, endurance, and skill, and her determination to keep the risks to herself have won her a place in the favour of the public for those whose spirit of adventure will not be denied. A message frr? '.s states that Le Soir describes 1 atten as a girl with nerves of > Le Journal speaks of her incomparable mastery, and L’lntransigeant says she is the world’s first long-distance airwoman. A REAL WOMAN TOO BUSY FOR ROMANCE LONDON, Oct. 25. Miss Batten said that she did not wish to comment on rumours that she was affianced. Her mother said that Jean was a real woman. “She can make a frock, trim a hat, and play the piano beautifully, but 1 think that she’s always too busy for romance.” Jean said that she was uncertain of her duration in London. She has many friends and interests here and will stay for some time. Her first job will be some real shopping. Sir Harry Lauder sent a telegram: “Congratulations, Bonny Jean. You’te the bravest lass that ere was seen.” MR. BROADBENT’S GIFT BOX OF ORCHIDS FOR JEAN LONDON, Oct. 25. "Isn't that charming?" said Miss Batten on receiving a box of orchids from Mr Broadbent. "He has had such bad luck, and I am sorry for him.” The orchids are inscribed: "Grand show, Jean. Heartiest congratulations.” BROADBENT GIVES UP HEAD WINDS AND SANDSTORMS BAGDAD, Oct. 25. After encountering head winds and sandstorms, Mr Broadbent is abandoning his flight and returning to England. His petrol consumption has been inexplicably heavy. ON RETURN FLIGHT ’PLANE REACHES ATHENS LONDON, Oct. 25. Mr Broadbent, who is abandoning his flight to Australia and returning to England, arrived at Athens from Bagdad. He is unable to trace the cause of his heavy petrol consumption.