Evening star., 1927-05-28

the visitors book in the headquarters
of Commandant Renvoise, commander
of the field.
1t was apparent that. with all his
reliance in his plane, Lindbergh was
leaving nothing to chance. He took
kit of tools and tested every nut, bolt
and wire. giving most careful atten-
tion to the motor itself. Meanwhile
the crowd had begun gathering, and
by little after 10 o'clock had reached
large proportions.
The preliminary examination over,
Lindbergh shut himself into the
hangar with two chief mechanicians
and then again went over the
machine, this time with particular
care as to the wings and body
controls.
Ambassador Herrick. who has been
Lndbergh's host during his stay in
Paris; Mr.. and Mrs. Parmeley Her
rick, the Ambassadors son and
daughter-in-law. and Capt. Lhopital,
aide to Marshal Foch, arrived at the
field in an embassy car. They were
followed closely by Sheldon White
house, counselor of the embassy: Mrs.
Whitehouse and other notables.
Party Views Monoplane.
The whole party was Immediately
admitted to the hangar, where they
had their first really good look at the
record breaking monoplane.
Work on the machine went smooth
ly. and shortly after II o'clock Lind
bergh stuck the tail of the monoplane
through the hangar door. climbed
into the cockpit and started the mo-
tor for it's preliminary run.
A huge roar rose from the field as
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the aviators present, knowing that
the take-off is one of the most dan
gerous parts of a trip, breathed a
sigh of relief as the monoplane rose
sharply and climbed rapidly. 1t was
the quickest take-off Le Bourget has
seen in a long time and won the ad-
miration of every flyer there.
AS in his transatlantic flight, Lind
bergh travelled light. His baggage
was sent ahead by regular passenger
plane. so that his brand-new dress
suit would be ready for use at his
reception by King Albert, and the
dinner to be given in his honor to-
night.
Unparalleled honors have been
heaped upon him this week. In the
lapel of his coat he wears the ribbon
of the Legion Of Honor, conferred by
President Doumergue; his memory,
modest though he is, must have a
distinct impression of cheering crowds
gathered at his every appearance to
do him honor. He has been received
by statesmen, generals and diplomats,
feted by the elite Of Paris, and his
daring exploit has been the sole talk
of the average citizen ever since he
came to landing at LIE Bourget.
Sorel Reads Ode to Flyer.
Poems and ballads have been written
about him, and last night at
theatrical performance for the benefit
Of the families of stricken aviators.
an ode. "To the Glory Of Charles
Lindbergh," specially written for the
occasion by Mile. Jehanne dOrliac.
was declaimed by Cecil Sorel, the
famous French actress. Lindbergh
was there, and all eyes were focused
rn him. AS he left the theater, he
was greeted by cheering throngs wait
ing in a .downpour of rain.
He gave another example of the
traits that endeared him to Parisians
last night. Although weary from a
long round of receptions, the ransom
for his glory, he insisted on going
after the theater benefit to a boxing
tourney OIL the sporting CluD or
France in aid of the Phare de France
the Association of War Blinded
where the star performers were
blind British former officer, Capt.
Lowry; Eugene Criqui and Fred
Bretonnel. He autographed two pro.
grams which were auctioned for 5000
francs, and consented to the sale of
a letter he had written to the Aero
Club Of France, which brought $4,000
francs.