Letters: Jul. 22, 1929

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—ED. Mason's Feathers Sirs: May I call your attention to the fact that the photoplay The Four Feathers was taken from the book by that name by A. E. W. Mason, and not written up to supplement the animal pictures which feature it, as is indicated in your review in this week's TIME. I mention this because I have always thought Mr. Mason deserved to be better known than he is, and while his plot may seem "silly" when put into the cinema, his book, although written for a less sophisticated decade, would perhaps find more favor with you. Present day readers might appreciate more his House of the Arrow, which I consider one of the best mystery stories ever written. ANITA CIFRE

Portland, Ore.

Pig-Footed Eagle?

Sirs: Are we ever going to hear the last of the hysterical ravings over Charles Lindbergh and be informed of one kindly deed, one generous donation, one appreciative gesture, any tribute of love and acknowledgments of his mother's part—the major part, of this overrated, childishly magnified onetime flight across the Atlantic? Perhaps you too will dare to say the Eagle has pig's feet. ALVA REMING

Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Evangeline Lindbergh:

1) Was made a member of the Guggenheim Fund Committee on elementary and secondary aeronautical education.

2) At her son's homecoming, was received with him by President & Mrs. Coolidge.

3) Was given specially designed clock by the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce.

4) Was invited to Mexico City by President Calles to spend Christmas, 1927, with her son.

5) Has received, among other gifts, a silver bowl from U. S. residents of Mexico City; a silver desk set from citizens of