“JOHNNIE” AT BRIGHTON

Hokitika Guardian, 5 November 1930, Page 7

“JOHNNIE” AT BRIGHTON

WELCOMED LIKE A PRINCESS. When she arrived at Brighton recently' on a three days’ visit, Miss Amy JoLnson was received like a princess. Thousands of holiday makers lined the front and cheered her as she drove in an open car at the head of a civic procession. Women and girls ran Irom the sea in bathing costumes to greet her.

Kings and princes have made Brighton their home, lmt none has recened a greater welcome than this.

Crowds waited for two hours at Shoreham Aerodrome, where Miss Johnson arrived in her famous aeroplane Jason, escorted by Captain Wilson, the Daily Mail pilot. As she stepped from the cockpit, cool and dainty in a frock of yellow silk, thousands cheered and waved handkerchiefs and sunshades.

Then, with a truly feminine thought Amy stepped back to the cockpit for her handbag—“not for my money,” she explained, “mv powder puff.” Miss Johnson was welcomed I)s' the Mayor of Brighton, who, in introducing her to a number of civic officials, said: “We followed the flight from England to Australia with interest and anxiety and we all rejoiced with Miss Johnson in its triumphant conclusion.

“Our welcome to her is as waim as tho weather.”

In her reply, Miss Johnson said she felt the flight was worth while just to come home and see so many happy faces around her. Her message to all, and especially the youth of tlm country, was, “Take to the air.”