The Unfolding Destiny of the British Bahai Community Part 126

22 On the occasion of the opening of the new Baha'i Centre on 19 September, at Walmer House, Regent St., London.

23 Addressed to Mrs. Slade.

24 "Promise of All Ages"

25 Published under the t.i.tle, "The Dispensation of Baha'u'llah".

26 Added as footnote to letter of February 24th.

27 In reply to the Convention's cable stating that two new a.s.semblies-Bradford and Torquay-were represented, and the incorporation doc.u.ments were completed.

28 The Guardian only used his full name in cables when the censors.h.i.+p regulations during states of emergency made it obligatory.

29 Lady Blomfield pa.s.sed away 31 December 1939.

30 This was the first letter received by the British N.S.A. in which the secretarial part was written by, and signed, "R. Rabbani"

(Amatu'l-Baha Ruhiyyih _Kh_anum).

31 In reply to cable sent to the Guardian 13 May 1941 FU'aD AFNaN FIRST BAHa'i AIR RAID VICTIM ENGLAND KILLED EARLY SUNDAY MORNING GRATEFUL IF YOU INFORM MOTHER.

32 This Minute recorded that: "Personal problems should not be referred to the Guardian without the advice or direction of the National Spiritual a.s.sembly...."

33 The cabled reply was "First meeting thirteenth October, 1923."

34 Printed also in "Messages to America (19321946)".

35 In response to cable from Convention announcing adoption of a six year plan and requesting the Guardian to set the goals.

36 Miss Jessica Young were the first to arise to pioneer in the British Isles.

37 Printed also in "Messages to America (19321946)".

38 Cable 9 May 1945.

39 In answer to cabled request for guidance about tied vote at Convention.

40 Although some pioneer settlement had been attempted, at the time this letter was being written only the first nine pioneers had actually become established: Ursula Newman (later Samandari) and Kathleen Brown (later Lady Hornell) in October 1945; Walter Wilkins and Una Townshend in September 1946; David Hofman, Marion Hofman and Philip Hainsworth in October 1946.

41 Approving Teaching Conference to be dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of the Guardians.h.i.+p.

42 At news of move to new National Baha'i Centre

43 Pioneers referred to were Charles Dunning, for whom projects were completed.

44 Walter Wilkins, Cyril Jenkerson, and Zara Warman had settled in Norwich, Blackpool, and Brighton, respectively.

45 This was in reply to a cable from the N.S.A. which ended "a.s.sEMBLY READY CONTINUE PLAN INTENSIVE TEACHING OTHER COMMUNITIES DESIGNED RELEASE KNOWN WILLING PIONEERS. INVOLVES DRASTIC REDUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE WORK FREE CAPABLE TEACHERS. SUSPEND UNTIL CONVENTION A.D.C., YOUTH, PUBLIs.h.i.+NG TRUST, REDUCE SUMMER SCHOOL, TOWNSHEND COMMITTEES, DELAY NUMERICAL INCREASE VIRGIN TERRITORIES NEW a.s.sEMBLIES. READY OPERATE DESPERATE MEASURES IMMEDIATELY RECEIPT YOUR APPROVAL. BEGS PRAYERS GUIDANCE."

46 Louise Charlot, Constance Langdon-Davies, and Cyril Jenkerson were pioneering to Oxford.

47 Subst.i.tution of Stockport for St. Ives as goal of Plan.

48 Refers to a suggested new procedure for the recognition of Local a.s.semblies.

49 In answer to cable of 10 April from N.S.A. "JOYFULLY TRANSMIT TEACHING COMMITTEE REPORT ARRANGEMENTS MADE COMPLETE PLAN BY RIDVaN EARNESTLY ENTREAT PRAYERS BAHa'U'LLaH SEAL VICTORY."

50 In answer to cable of 17 April from National a.s.sembly. "TOTAL VICTORY a.s.sURED LOVING GRAt.i.tUDE BOUNTIES BELOVED GUARDIAN a.s.sISTANCE WHOLE BAHa'i WORLD."

51 In answer to cable of 19 April from National a.s.sembly. "JOYOUS RIDVaN GREETINGS BELOVED GUARDIAN FROM NATIONAL a.s.sEMBLY AND TWENTY-FOUR LOCAL a.s.sEMBLIES BRITISH ISLES."

52 Mary Basil-Hall, "Parvine".

53 Florence "Mother" George.

54 Reply to cable sent on the occasion of the appointment of the International Baha'i Council.

55 Musa and Samiyyih Banani, 'Ali and Violette Na_kh_javani, and Philip Hainsworth.

56 On receiving news of the first Declaration of the Africa project, in Tanganyika (Tanzania).

57 To the Treasurer for this special fund-Arthur Norton.

58 When Ethel Stephens flew to the Gold Coast.

59 Regarding the first Intercontinental Conference.

60 On 18 December 1951 the National a.s.sembly reported to the beloved Guardian the acceptance of two African believers in Kampala.

61 Reply to National a.s.sembly's enquiry whether Hands of the Cause could be invited to give talks at the Africa Conference.

62 Death of Marguerite Preston and eldest child killed in air crash returning to Kenya.

63 Regarding Dr. and Mrs. Abbas Afnan.

64 The National a.s.sembly cabled the Guardian on 14 April 1952: "KAMPALA DAR-ES-SALAAM NOW NINE a.s.sEMBLIES a.s.sURED. BELIEVE MAINTENANCE a.s.sURED ALL a.s.sEMBLIES EXCEPT BLACKPOOL WHERE TWO GAPS REMAIN. BEG SPECIAL PRAYERS".

65 On news of maintenance of all a.s.semblies.

66 From Leeds to Norwich at age 84 and died at age 86.

67 On 9 January 1951 the Guardian announced the formation of the first International Baha'i Council, hailing it as "the greatest event shedding l.u.s.tre upon second epoch of Formative Age..." and on 8 March 1952 he enlarged it and named its eight members. Hand of the Cause Leroy Ioas was appointed Secretary General and as such wrote frequently to the British National Spiritual a.s.sembly. He wrote more frequently, however, conveying messages from the Guardian, requesting information, sharing news, etc., signing his letters "a.s.sistant Secretary". This was the first letter of this kind. His letters are now included wherever he indicates that he is writing on behalf of the Guardian.

68 Reply to Summer School.

69 Reply to greetings of N.S.A. at beginning of Holy Year.

70 On completion of nine African Pamphlets, a goal of the Two Year Plan.

71 Announcing "Roll of Honour" for "Knights of Baha'u'llah" published in "Messages to the Baha'i World, 19501957", p. 48.