COMMONWEALTH: Air Lady

(British Commonwealth of Nations)

Lady Maud Hoare, wife of Air Minister Sir Samuel Hoare, superintended last week the packing of a small week-end bag. Into it went two nightgowns and three sets of undergarments, all of sheerest silk. Then a sheer afternoon gown. Finally a set of especially made featherweight aluminum toilet articles. . . .

Next morning Lady Hoare stood with her husband at the Croydon Airdrome, reading a telegram:

"The Queen and I wish you and Lady Maud bon voyage, a successful journey, and a safe return home."

(Signed) GEORGE R. I....

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