, BAH AI r NEWS

PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY

OF THE BAHA'IS OF CANADA

No. 47 BAHA'I YEAR 110 DECEMBER, 1953

NEW TERRITORIES Some pioneers in New Territories, AFRICA BOUND goals have not yet been adopted, and we would be very happy to hear from As­ November 17, 1953. semblies who feel they would like to To the Baha'is of Canada adopt one of these pioneers. Winnipeg L. S. A. has adopted Em­ manuel Rock in Samoa, and is looking Dearest friends: after sending books to Emmanuel. Should any of the friends have books they can "Anywhere in the world" was the answer so often repeated on the spare, we would appreciate your con­ New Delhi Conference pioneer applications. It was to the question, tacting the Winnipeg Assembly. "Have you a preference for a pioneer goal?" Labrador and Anticosti are the two goals which remain unfilled, despite the At that Conference there were five hundred Baha'is from thirty-two efforts of prospective pioneers to obtain countries. Many were already pioneers. Seventy-four volunteered. jobs there. Perhaps if each and every one of the friends across Canada would There was a spirit of devotion, a desire to serve anywhere, a joy that offer a special prayer for these two goals, we had this tremendous privilege. a way may be found. When a pioneer sets out for an isolated Messages from our beloved Guardian, the presence of Mr. Mason goal, we wait anxiously for the first letter Remey, the special representative of the Guardian, and ten other Hands telling of his or her arrival. Two such of the Cause, a viewing of the portrait of the Bab, exquisite chanting, letters have been received in the past contributions of $60,000, thrilling reports of pioneer experiences, all added month. Ola Pawlowska (Foste Restante, to that spirit of devotion so evident in the Baha'i world today. St. Pierre et Miquelon, North America) tells us, "As I write to you now, I can see That spirit was contagious. It fanned flames already burning in hearts through the window the harbour, the across Canada, indeed throughout the world. There was a new eagerness port and most of the city. The house to serve wherever required. where I am living is on the elevation, it is a very bleak day, no color at all, Five Robarts are Africa bound. Audrey, Patrick, Nina and I will the houses are made of wood, weather­ be sailing from Saint John on Christmas day for Capetown, thence to beaten and shabby, and there is not Johannesburg and to Bechuanaland. Aldham will leave soon after for one tree on the whole island, but I have British West Africa. the rare luxury of being able to ascend a mountain to pray, it is most conducive We are grateful for this tremendous privilege. Yet we are sad to be to detachment and meditation". leaving you, who have meant so much to us for so long. From the North comes a letter from Dick Stanton. He writes, "No one has The partings on the closing day at New Delhi were accompanied so come pounding on my door at midnight often by the earnest request, "Will you pray for me?". We Robarts hope yet, or even asked about the Faith, that you will pray for us and for all pioneers as we shall be praying for you except the 0. I. C. who did so in a round and the work in Canada. We shall miss you, remembering the happy times about way." Dick goes on to say, "There we have had together and looking forward so eagerly to meeting again. are a half dozen Eskimo families here. Our Eskimo handyman, Tagoona, speaks Lovingly yours, English very well and might possibly prove to be the door for entrance of the John A. Rabarts. Faith into the Eskimo community. I have shown him pictures of "my Church" as I called the Temple." 2 Dec:ember, 1953

WHERE SHOULD WE PIONEER ? Mimico and Port Credit: Interested non­ AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE Baha'is attending Etobicoke firesides. What is more important, the healing Some are reported to be fairly close to This assembly was formed last April in \.._,/ of wounds of broken assemblies or set­ applying for membership; Dundas: This a town of only 20,000 people. Its Baha'i tling in new goal cities? Should we leave locality replaces Oshweken as a Goal population, eight adults and two youths, assemblies that have fallen below nine area. Hamilton friends are initiating -may God bless them-hold the follow- to their own resources, or concentrate teaching projects here; Forest ( 3), In­ ing three meetings weekly: our efforts for the building of thirty new dividual contacting being done and cof­ "Each Tuesday: Preparation Glass: An assemblies? fee-shop firesides held; Ingersoll ( 2), intimate class designed to assist in the The National Spiritual Assembly has Weekly firesides being held; Whitby ( 1), investigation of the history, principles decided that our first concern should be Oshawa and Pickering Teaching Com­ and central figures of the Baha'i Faith. directed to the restoration of our assem­ mittees are organizing a weekly course. Each Wednesday: Fireside Eve

EDITORIAL COMMENT thousand ways. Members of National those who are now serving the Faith of and Local Assemblies, discharging their God and, without doubt, some of those ~· At this time, when we are astonished, responsibilities to their communities and who are as yet unawakened. Let us awed and rejoiced with the news of to future generations. Members of pray too for the great servants who are our National Chairman and his family, committees, local and national, who give yet to be made manifest. we are one and all impelled to think of tireless service to the important work the stature of those who greatly serve the in their charge. Nationally known and THE N.S.A. REPORTS Cause, to be proud of them and of local teachers, public speakers, writers, The N.S.A. met in Westmount on humanity itself that can produce such conductors of firesides and discussion November 7 and 8, heard a report of dedicated souls. groups, teachers and servants of friends the New Delhi Conference, made some We could think of many over the and of friends of friends. Those who 60 decisions on matters placed before world, but our thoughts are inevitably pour forth unstintingly of their material them and attended a Conference ar­ turned to our Canadian community. Let resources to serve and further the Faith ranged by the Quebec R.T.C. us pause to remember and to pray for of God. Those who constantly seek to The New Territories Committee was those servants and handmaidens of purify their hearts, to increase their un­ authorized to accept applicatians for Baha'u'llah who have arisen from this derstanding, to deepen their devotion, membership in their areas. Several country. Three Hands of the Cause of that they may be better channels of pioneer offers were approved including God, two of whom have completed their the Teachings of Baha'u'llah. With our that of Emeric 'and Rosemary Sala. for work on this plane and the third, who remembering, let us remember them all. Samoa or wherever the Guardian ad­ is so associated with the Centre of the vised. Arrangements were made for Faith that we no longer think of her Pioneers render great service to the settlement of the Marquesas. The N. as Canadian, Amat'u'I Baha, Ruhiyyih Cause wherever and however they go. T. C. was advised to give priority to Khanum, May Maxwell in a martyr's But we are most deeply stirred by those assemblies under strength but not to grave in South America, Marion Jack in who have expressed outstanding detach­ neglect new goals. A study on the ment and devotion in going out from Bulgaria, whom the Guardian so greatly desirability of a consolidation committee admires, probably the greatest of Cana­ their known friends, their livelihood, the was assigned. · country and customs, the familiar way dian pioneers. 'Those who went forth The treasurer reported on the low in the early days of the Faith to unopen­ of material life to plant the standard level of contributions and the inability of of Baha'u'llah in what is to them a ed provinces and to other countries, those the fund to meet the National needs. who made possible the victory of the strange world. Let us, then, remember He was asked to bring the matter to the first Seven-Year Plan, those who built particularly those now on their way: attention of the friends by a special Greta J ankko, prepared to spend the foundations for the Canadian National appeal and through the News. rest of her life in the Marquesas, John, ~ Spiritual Assembly, those who served Reports were heard on some 20 Audrey, Aldy, Patrick and Nina Robarts in the Five-Year Plan, and those who national committees, directives given and on their way to Africa, Emeric and Rose­ have gone forth or are going forth in a few appointments made, including mary Sala planning to go to the Comoro the Ten-Year Crusade. As we think of Brenda and Patrick Pemberton-Pigott Islands near Madagascar. Let us wish these, we think too of Baha'is from other and Julian Rowan to the Public Relatfons them God-speed and assure them that countries who served and are serving the Committee. The Hazira ·and Temple our thoughts and prayers are with them. Faith in this community. Committee report on a proposed pur~ Let us remember them. And let us Who will replace these souls? Who chase was discussed in detail and some remember too the countless people who will perform the services they performed questions on it referred to the Guardian. were and are devotedly serving in a in our Canadian community? Some of Several items from L.S.A.'s and from individuals were dealt with, in 'some cases by assigning articles to the News; in our extension goal towns of Trenton ficient interest to attend more than one, The Agenda for the Provincial· Cori~ and Picton, although we also donated one if any, of the preparation classes. vention was approved and the date sc:it to nearby Trenton Airport llbrary and are Our most recent "close" contact, who as Sunday, February 14. Committees negotiating to donate a Braille Baha'i was about to make a declaration at the were appointed to handle the details of book to the new Blind Institute Hospital completion of the series of Preparation the National Convention in Montreal: under construction here. Classes, was moved to Calgary very un­ The resignation of the chairman was Concerning Our Contacts: We have expectedly because of her husband's accepted to take effect upon his depar­ perhaps two contacts who appear to work. ture and appreciation expressed for his show a consistent interest in the Faith, We would anticipate (if one can ever service to the Cause in Canada. Ar­ and perhaps another seven or eight who do this) two believers here within a rangements were made for an immediate might be called "fringe contacts". year." election of his successor by the Provin- Our policy is of course to invite them The report does not say that in their cial delegates. · to the Wednesday Fireside evening ... free time they hold their Assembly and The next meeting will be ~held in then suggest they attend the Preparation committee meetings, Unity Feasts and Toronto on December 19-20. Classes after a time, where they go find even time to write reports. through the Stations, Administration, We cannot helo but admire this com­ CHILDREN'S ,TEACHING etc., so that if they make a declaration munity doing such exemplary work in a they have some background ... and then town with a French name. It means: COMMITTEE ~·· channel them into the deepening classes 13Aautiful City. We shall watch them The Childrc:lr.'s Teachingand Bulletin and study groups. Most "fringe" people, arow, inspiring others to "draw nearer Committee has asked for this space tq l~t thouizh, come to the Wednesday firesides and nearer to the Kingdom of God". you know that the Children's Bulletin ill sporadically and haven't revealed suf- National Teaching Committee. being published once more. It seen;i~d December, 1953 in June as if there would not be enough friends everywhere and. developed her of himself and his daily problems .. These money for this project. Now, however, theme: "Confidence, knowledge that God classes are to be conducted on a strictly the above Committee is functioning again has all power, and that as His servants, scientific basis, with help from such in Victoria. With the exception of the He grants this power to us". recognized bodies as the Canadian Men-­ editor who is also secretary, the com­ Successful and encouraging meetings tal Health Association. The course has mittee is new and unfamiliar with the were held: in Victoria, 40 members of had good publicity and is entitled "Are work. It is the hope of the committee the Canadian Authors' Ass'n listened to You Happy?" that all those interested in the educa­ her; in Vernon, the Kiwanis Club heard Baha'i books have been placed in the tion of children will come to our aid. her; in Saskatoon, she spoke to the public libraries in Napanee, Picton and The October Bulletin has been sent out Business and Professional Women's Club; Trenton and in the R.C.A.F. station in to all children over five and to all as­ public meetings or firesides were held in Trenton. sembly secretaries as well as to people Winnipeg, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, The first public meeting was held at who have sent requests, accompanied Moose Jaw and Vernon. Radio talks or North Battleford, Sask., when Douglas with money to cover postage. The interviews were arranged in Vernon, Cal­ Crofford spoke. His talk was recorded Bulletin is now being printed in Victoria gary, Brandon, Winnipeg, Saskatoon and and broadcast in full without charge the and the committee hopes to have it out Regina. following evening. Two public meetings on the 15th of each month. have been held in Moose Jaw, the other Writing of the tour, Mrs. Mayberry . As its purpose is to teach the children Saskatchewan goal . said: "These are wonderful experiences and to acquaint them with the tenets Vernon assembly is undertaking teach­ and the principles of the Baha'i Faith, it I am having. Each place is different. ing in Penticton and Kamloops. Mem­ In is important that it be made as interest­ each place the Baha'is are fine. Mostly bers of the Hamilton community have they need courage ... I love Canada and ing as possible. The theme of the Oc­ spoken at meetings in Toronto, Forest, the Canadian Baha'is. They were all so tober Bulletin is work. Baha'u'llah London, Welland, Niagara Falls and good to me, so friendly and Baha'is teaches us that work is worship. Speech Oshawa during the fall. Hamilton's ex­ which made me swell with pride. I will be the theme of the November is­ tension teaching includes the Oshweken think the Faith will soon sweep across sue. This work can only be of value if Reserve, where they keep in touch with Canada like a prairie fire. I believe that parents will let the committee know Nan Brandle, who is holding the fort Baha'is have more confidence in the what their needs are and will share with there, make friends on the reserve and mysterious and potent powers that are us; for the benefit of others, the work visit Indian and Eskimo patients in the theirs for the taking-it only requires Hamilton Sanitorium. Prayers are asked they have done and the methods they faith". have used. for Nan and for the Indian friends. Many people have access to stories With the Pioneers-On Grand Manan, Hamilton can also distribute used cloth­ about the Manifestations and Abdu1- Doris Richardson is opening a Stork ing, where it is needed on the reserve. Baha. All material will be edited here Shop, a business which seemed to be News from Here and There-Radio and will be received gratefully. lacking on the island. Amo Chesley Broadc;asts, using the "Words for the The October ·. Bulletin was sent out spent a week-end with her recently. World" records, are being sponsored in bare of all decoration! We hope the Doris is making friends with the children Moncton and Oshawa. children will use their ingenuity to fill in of the village and joining community Clara Ferguson and James P. Mac­ the empty spaces. · organizations. Donald, Vernon, were united. in marriage . The Bulletin, (which has been ready Ernest Barkes' job with the C.N .R. on September 17. since June), had to be cut down to has taken him to Sydney for a few The Faith has again been officially three pages in order to lower the cost months where he will be able to assist recognized at Queen's University, a of mimeographing. That is why the the Allens in their pioneer teaching. write-up of it being included in a book­ answers to the May Quiz are. printed on Extension Teaching - Oshawa-Pickering let, describing the religious groups on the back of the Tiny Tots' page. assemblies have organized classes in the campus, which is distributed to new . The children of today are the Baha'is Whitby for the purpose of helping the students. of tm;norrow. If they are to be helped average person to a better understanding Amy Putnam and Jean Graham, Ham- by this committee then all of us must get together behind the ;Bulletin to make THE SPIRIT OF GIVING IS INFECTIOUS it a paper the children will love. During the weekend of November ·proceeds to go to the national fund. Please .write to the committee care of: 7th- 8th when the National Spiritual As- The thrilling result of this single incident Mrs. Milwyn Adams Davies, ' sembly was meeting in Montreal, John was that $428.00 was given to the fund. Secretary and ·Editor, Robarts, who was the Canadian repre­ The ring was turned over to the high­ Children's Teaching and Bulletin sentative at the Intercontinental Confer­ est bidder but so warm was the spirit Committee, ence in New Delhi, India, was recount­ generated that the other bidders asked 1508 Haultain St., Victoria, B.C. ing the inspiring events that took place. that their offers remain a:s donations to John reported that hundreds of devoted the fund. ACROSS CANADA , believers contributed jewellery and other A further sequel to this story is that : treasured possessions to raise money for other Quebec Baha'is promised to send Mrs. Nlmjberry :ifi ,the.West-During her the support of pioneers. the National Treasurer saleable articles October tour :0£ ·the 1;3.aha'.i communities . One of the Quebec Baha'is was so such as a painting and handmade plastic in the four w~stei:n provinces, Mrs. Flo­ moved by this story that she immediate-. creations. The N .S.A. has authorized r¢ncfo V. Mayberry of Santa Paula, Cali­ ly offered her beautiful Baha'i ring to the national treasurer to accept such fornia, sounded .the rallying cry for all the national treasurer. That same even­ gifts and arrange for their sale at Con­ believers: "All it takes is faith in one's ing the ring waS' offered for sale at ferences, Conventions, and through an­ faith in God". She encouraged the the Quebec Teaching Conference, the nouncements in Baha'i News. Dec:ember, 1953 5

ilton, have started a children's class meet­ ing on Sunday mornings. Fifty percent NATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE of the Hamilton community were able to Inspiring and ChaHenging Messages · is born of God, that love which in the suspend work on the last two holy days. from our Guardian as published in last resort will prove the one solvent This is an important step forward in the Baha'i Administration of its incalculable difficulties and prob­ development of the Faith. (continued) lems . . . May our love of our beloved Rabbi and Mrs. Norden attended a ( 1) "You stand at this challenging hour Master ... find its true expression in love meeting in Oshawa, when Nancy Camp­ in the history of the Cause at the thresh­ for our fellow-brethren and sisters in the bell spoke. They asked many questions old of a new era; the functions you are faith as well as for all mankind ..." (p. 62). and the rabbi's comment summed up the called upon to discharge are fraught success of the meeting: "There is a nice with immense posstbilities; the responsi­ Optimism feeling in the room". bilities you shoulder are grave and mo­ mentous; and the eyes of many peoples (Star of the West, June 5, 1911-p. 16) Doris Skinner, Newfoundland, has are turned, at this hour, towards you, " ... There are two distinct phases of been spending some months in England. expectant to behold the dawning of a optimism. One is based on the assump­ Jn writing, she comments on the wonder­ Day that shall witness the fulfilment of tion of conditions, which the objective ful spirit of the English Baha'is, who His divine Promise." (p. 44) mind has first conceived and pictured, as have filled all their new territory goals ( 2) The most essential obligation-p. 42: it were, on the walls of the subjective but one. As some of these are in "Dol­ "But let us be on our guard . . . lest mind. By holding this thought or picture lar" areas, the financial problems in­ too much concern in that which is sec­ without wavering, we may possibly bring volved . are great. Doris has made a ondary in importance, and too long a things to pass. We may brighten our. · teaching tour in England. preoccupation with the details of our own paths by happy, cheerful thoughts, Opportunity for a Public Stenographer­ affairs and activities, make us neglectful and help uplift. others who are in nega­ The manager of the Chamber of Com­ of the most essential, the most urgent of tive states of mind. But this effort must merce, Kingston, expressed the opinion all our obligations, namely, to bury our be diligently continued, for all depends that Kingston needs a public stenogra­ cares and teach the Cause, delivering•far upon our own power to hold the pictures formed. phic service-the:i;e is none at present. He and wide this Message of Salvation to a stressed that the service would demand sorely-stricken world." The other kind of optimism is wholly based on the spiritual mind. It comes competent work, available and depend­ ( 3) The cause of human suffering-p. 50: by a calm and absolute trust in the power able service. Population of Kingston is " ... We need but recall the writings of God to bring to pass all things for 42,000. N.B. KINGSTON ASSEMBLY and sayings of Baha'ullah, who declared our highest good, whatever the seeming IS BELOW STRENGTH! ... 'Should the Lamp of Religion be may be. Circumstances and environ­ Hidden, Chaos and Confusion will En­ ments cannot destroy it. Our good may AUDIO-VISUAL EDUCATION sue'. How admirably fitting and applic­ often come through severe tests and able are these words to the present state COMMITTEE trials, so that it may not appear as such of mankin&" World Religion Day will be observed on the face of it, but by faith in the ( 4) Prayer Requested by the Guardian in January. The public will be parti­ power and promises of God to do all on his Behalf-p. 51-52: cularly receptive to Baha'i teachings at things, the silver lining of every cloud this time because they will be thinking "I cherish the hope that, from now on, is made visible, and one is enabled to in terms of a "world" religion. the Beloved may bestow upon me all obey His command, given through Baha'- the strength and vigor that will enable There has been an excellent radio u'llah, to 'Cheer up thy heart with de­ me to pursue over a long and unbroken script written especially for World Reli­ light, that thou mayst be fitted to meet period of strenuous lab9r the supreme gion Day entitled "Birth of World Me and become a mirror of My beauty'." task of achieving, in collaboration with Religion".· It requires one reader plus the friends in every land, the speedy For Daily Meditation announcer and reading time is 14~ triumph of the Cause of Baha'u1lah." Prayer revealed by Baha'u1lah minutes. This script is rich with quota­ (5) Prayer for Believers-p. 52: (To be repeated nine times, turning tions from other Dispensations, and "Let us pray to God that in these days to the East) . brings the Baha'i Faith into the picture of world-encircling gloom, when the dark ''. .. But, 0 my God and my Desire in an interesting way. It can also be forces of nature, of hate, rebellion, anar­ and 0 my Master! I heard that Thou used for a public meeting or fireside. chy and reaction are threatening the very hast said, - Today is the day that if a The price is .50c. stability of human society, when the person sincerely says 'Rabba Arani' (I To advertise your public meeting and/ most precious fruits of civilization are want to see my God)-he will hear from or to be part of a ta:ble display in your undergoing severe and unparalleled tests, the Kingdom of Explanation, 'Anzr Tara­ Baha'i Centre, we suggest you purchase we may all realize, more profoundly than ni' (look and you will see) . And from a 3-wing display. It is 4 feet long and ever, that though but a mere handful these blessed and high words the station stands 22 inches high, with three 11 x 14 ~midst the seething masses of the world, of today is evident and clear ..." recent pictures of the Temple including we are in this day the chosen instruments (from DO'A, The Call to Prayer, by ·first . landscaping details. The price is of God's grace, that our mission is most Ruth Moffett-p. 108.) $4.25. urgent and vital to the fate of humanity, These audio-visual aids can be pro­ and, fortified by these sentiments, arise WE WELCOME cured from our Librarian, Mrs. Vera G. to achieve God's holy purpose for man­ Mrs. Marguerite Allman, H:tmilton, Raginsky, 4955 Ponsard Avenue, Mont­ kind." · Ont., Mr. C. D. Coates, Saskatoon, Sask., real, Quebec. Please order your scripts (6) "Humanity, tom with dissension and Mrs. Elizabeth Varley, Vernon, B.C. immediately. We cannot handle orders burning with hate, is crying at this hour Mrs. Elizabeth Varley, Vernon, B.C., Mr. placed at the last minute. for a fuller measure of that love which Lester Mathews, Winnipeg, Man. .6 December, 1953

Suggested Readings THE STOCKHOLM CONFERENCE of His writings and the head of the Baha'i community. Abdu1-Baha was THE FEAST OF QUESTIONS (Continued) the greatest teacher of the Faith. He (MASA'IL) Professor Zeine took us in story to a gave table· talks, public talks, wrote let­ Dec. 12, 1953. little room overlooking the Mediterra­ ters to individuals and assemblies and Baha'i World Faith p. 147-148- nean Sea, in which we find Abdu'l-Baha exemplified the teachings perfectly in His Prayer: "Praise be unto Thee, ...the seated, talking to some friends. He own life. Baha'u1lah created the insti­ Lord of all creation." turned to one and said, "Loek out of tution of the Universal House of Justice Gwanings p 148-149~UCX:VII. the window at the ships going to Haifa. and the Local Houses of Justice. The GwOJnings p. 149-151-LXXVIII. They are filled with believers!" The Universal House of Justice did not come Gleanings p. 158-163---LXXXII. friend looked and looked and, with a into existence during the mission of D. A. of L. p. 96-97~No. 1. smile of embarrassment, acknowledge Baha'u'llah or Abdu'l-Baha but, in the D. A. of L. p. 23-No. 10-13. that he could not see the ships. Abdu'l­ Will and Testament of Abdu'l-Baha, its Baha'i World Faith p. 65-66- Baha, with his heavenly smile, said, "You election by the National Houses of Jus­ "0 My servants! . . . My marvelous don't see those ships, but I see those tice was clarified. Abdu1-Baha likewise Revelation." ships." This little story pointed up the created the institution of the Guardian­ Baha'i World Faith p. 146-147- fact that when the Guardian says this ship. Prayer: "Many a chilled heart, ... is or that is to be, it has already come In the elections within the Baha'i com~ equal to all things." about, it is already done. The Guar­ munity we have the principle and action THE FEAST OF HONOR (SHARAF) dian sees it and it is! of selection, of discovering the qualities Dec. 31, 1953. which should function in the Universal Prayers and Meditations p. 35-39-XXXI. In the evening Mr. Horace Holley House of Justice. We may be sure that Baha'i World Faith p. 122-124- gave a splendid talk on the birth and those who are elected to it will have in "Chosen From the Whole World". development of the institutions of the their souls the essence of the Faith: they Hidden Words (P)-No. 37-44. Faith. Here are the highlights. Baha'­ will have entered the Kingdom of God. Gleanings p. 275-279-CXXVIII. u'llah created agencies to perpetuate They will have the Guardian himself as Gleanings p. 305-306-CXL. His power and authority after His as­ their presiding officer. This is indeed Prayers and Me&itations p. 288-293- cension. He made Abdu1-Baha the a divine creation; it is humanity raised CLXXVII. centre of His covenant, the interpreter to God and God come to humanity. HOW . TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FAITH Therefore in our daily lives, when we have difficulties of an administrative The question has been asked many from our Guardian March 21st, 1951, it nature, we must remember that is is we times-"Should I support my local com­ is stated: "I am moved to renew my Baha'is that are making possible that munity fund exclusively or is it permis­ fervent plea addressed to all National Universal House of Justice. In it is the sible to make contributions direct to the and local Assemblies and ~believers in all basis of the world's peace, in it is the National Fund?" continents of the globe to arise and de­ order and security of the world, in. it Our Guardian has answered this ques­ terminedly gird up their loins to con­ is the nobility and enlightenment of the tion in a letter written in 1935 to our tribute, through curtailment of budgets, human race. At this conference, at National Assembly (of U. S. and Cana­ adequate appropriations from national L.S.A. meetings, at 19-Day Feasts we da) . "The institution of the National and local funds, AS WELL AS DIRECT have the power and responsibility of Fund, the bedrock on which all other SUSTAINED INDIVIDUAL DONA­ hastening the Universal House of Jus­ institutions must necessarily rest and be TIONS, to insure uninterrupted financial tice. It is by the purity of otir motives, established ... should be INCREASING­ support, however great the sacrifices in- by our spirit of self sacrifice that this can LY SUPPORTED BY THE ENTIRE ' volved, however heavy the burdens, how­ be achieved - later, the whole human BODY OF THE BELIEVERS, BOTH ever distracting the successive crises of · race will bless us. , the present critical hour." IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES (Continued next month) AND THROUGH THEIR COLLEC­ , Probably the greatest challenge that TIVE EFFORT, whether organized as ; Baha'is face with respect to their sup­ groups or as local assemblies. The sup­ port of the various funds is that there is CANADIAN BAHA'I FUND ply of funds, in support of the National no compulsion. Our freedom to take the initiative has been preserved and safe­ During the period of October 15th to Treasury, constitutes, at the present time, November 15th, twen:ty-two communi­ the lifeblood of those nascent institutions guarded. We can give meagrely, if that ; is our choice, or we can experience the ties, one group and twenty-four indivi­ which you are labouring to erect. Its im­ duals contributed $2,000.54 to the portani;,e cannot surely, be over-esti­ ~ full joy of voluntarily giving all that we ; have. General Fund. This shows an en­ mated. · The source of funds for Baha'i under­ couraging increase over the $705.78 re­ The Guardian is continually striving takings is in the heart of the individual ported in the last issue of Baha'i News to help us broaden our horizons, that believer whom God has made the chan­ for the month previous. we may become, not only responsible nel whereby funds may flow for the At the time of writing this report members of our local communities but establishment of his Kingdom on Earth. there is an inspiring response to the FULL PARTICIPANTS AS INDIVI­ "He hath chosen out of the emergency message sent out by the DUALS in the national and international whole world the hearts of His National Spiritual Assembly on Novem­ affairs of the Cause. servants, and made them each ber 8th, once again demonstrating the This same principle is applicable to the a seat far the revelation of his love of the Canadian Baha'is for their International Fund and the Fund for the Glory" Guardian and their dedication to the Shrine of the Bab. In a cable received -Baha'u1lah. requirements of the Ten-Year. Crusade.