Dear Baha'i Sister:
The Guardian has instructed me to answer your welcome letter to him of
June 20th, with all its good news.
The response your teaching work met with in Brisbane is truly most
encouraging and shows a remarkable receptivity on the part of the people
of Australia to the Divine Message. Shoghi Effendi hopes that you will be
able to undertake many such trips in furtherance of the teaching work and
that an increasing number of the friends will do likewise.
Indeed all the news that comes from the Baha'is of Australia and New
Zealand bears witness to the soundness of their understanding of the
teachings, their loyalty and devotion to the Cause and its laws, and the
excellence of their faith itself.
The Guardian has recently written a long general letter to the Baha'is of
the West. Owing to its length and the difficulty of sending a large number
of manuscripts abroad at such a time, he has requested the N.S.A. of
America to forward it to the other National Spiritual Assemblies. He
trusts it will soon reach you.
The news received of the Winter session of the Yerrinbool school was very
encouraging. Shoghi Effendi hopes that many of these points of community
contact, such as school sessions, teaching conferences--whatever form of
activity is most feasible--will be increasingly inaugurated, as they are of
vital importance in fostering the work of the Cause.
He most deeply appreciates your own untiring services in promotion of the
Faith in all its branches. You may rest assured that he will often pray
for you, and he will also pray for the confirmation of those souls whom
you and Mrs. Hawthorne attracted during your recent trip.
With Baha'i love,
Yours in His service,
R. Rabbani.
P.S. The Guardian has not yet received the record of Martha's voice nor
photographs of Father Dunn. Will you kindly send one copy of each to him
as soon as convenient.