est._

_Your sympathising brother, _
_ Shoghi_

PART II
LETTERS TO INDIVIDUALS, APRIL 21ST, 1926--APRIL 21ST, 1934.

The first combined National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia
and New Zealand was formed in 1934.

(10) August 12th, 1926

My very dear Spiritual Sister:

Shoghi Effendi has been in receipt of your interesting letter dated June
7, 1926. It is a great pity that your health has more or less handicapped
you in your service to the Cause. We, however, hope that this weakness
will soon vanish and your health and strength be fully restored.

The case of the teacher who has been in Palestine is one really to be
lamented. All such persons instead of procuring their information from the
very source, when they are so near to it, they go to the Missionaries who
are undoubtedly biased. They are immediately told that the Cause is
nothing more than a sect of Islam; a Movement that may do immense good to
the Muhammadan world, but far from ranking with Christianity or satisfying
its needs. Then they refer this ignorant and innocent person to books such
as Brown's. It is their fault for having gone to the wrong source for
proper information, but once they have gone it is not their mistake to
have been misled. We have heard of many such instances and there is
absolutely no remedy except to leave them until they find the truth for
themselves. We can only pray for their guidance.

Shoghi Effendi always prays for you as well as the other Auckland friends,
so that through your combined efforts the Cause may prosper there, and
obtain a strong position in the life of the people. I am not the least
familiar with the social conditions there, but I am sure there is a ready
field for active service.

Yours in His Name,
Ruhi Afnan

[From the Guardian:]

_My dear fellow-worker:_

_I rejoice to learn that your dear sons are realizing gradually the
significance of this unique and mighty Cause, and my constant and fervent
prayer is that you may witness erelong the fruition of their slow yet sure
spiritual evolution. Persevere in your labours for I entertain and cherish
the brightest hopes for the future awakening of promising New-Zealand. I
shall ever remember the memorable visit of the first New-Zealand believers
to the Holy Land. Please assure them of my undying affection._

_Your true brother, _
_ Shoghi_

(11) August 12th, 1926

My dear Spiritual Sister:

Shoghi Effendi wi