Mr. Giddings had appeared about an hour earlier, bringing with him the two special correspondents of the _Daily Independent_, as well as several other newspaper men representing various prominent foreign publications.  As soon as our boys had finished shaking hands with these, they were introduced to a number of well-known Government officials and aviation representatives, who added their good wishes for the success of the big undertaking.  Then came Mr. Wrenn with a party of his own distinguished friends, which called for more hand-shaking.