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Again boarding the automobile, the chauffuer started off without instructions and it occurred to me that this program had been previously arranged. After driving out in the country some distance, we arrived at a country club where we had lunch. Being seated, the waiter handed us the menu. Mr. Lambert brushed it to one side and stated, "Bring us two Knabenshue's". I did not know what he was referring to and kept quiet. Shortly, the waiter brought in what looked like mint juleps. By this time I became mildly curious. He raised his glass, "Here's to your health", he said. He then informed me that this drink could be had at any hotel, club or bar by asking for a Knabenshue.

After having a refreshing lunch, we proceeded to get down to business. Before going into details, he wanted me to see something. We found the chauffuer waiting and again without instructions, he drove us to a large tract of land. After going over it he asked, "Could we hold a meet on this field?" I replied that it would be ideal for flying purposes but I felt it would difficult to persuade a crowd to come this far but he waived this aside. The crowds would come that distance, he was certain. We returned to his office and drew up a contract for another International Aviation Meet.

In 1912 he purchased a Model B Wright machine and under the tutelage of Walter Brookins learned to fly. His intimate friends must have felt proud of their "Balloonatic."

This meet was held [[strikethrough]] from [[/strikethrough]] during Sept. [[strikethrough]] to [[/strikethrough]] 1910. We shipped the machines in box cars which arrived in east St. Louis on the day before the opening day. I could not get any satisfaction over the telephone as to when the outfit would arrive at Kinloch. I hurried over to the headquarters of the freight department, and by finding the right man, I told him that it was absolutely necessary to have