hrough your constant endeavours the Cause will progress rapidly in that
city and make the spirit of the movement permeate throughout the land.
Though your number is still comparatively small yet through divine
guidance and the Master's ever wakeful spirit you will soon add many to
your group and make of it a power for goodness which will attract all
attention.

With best wishes and kindest greetings I remain,

Yours ever sincerely,
Ruhi Afnan

[From the Guardian:]

_My dear fellow-worker:_

_I am touched by this expression of the loyalty and devotion of the
Auckland Baha'is whose welfare, and spiritual advancement are the object
of my earnest and constant prayer. I shall devote it to further the
interests of the Cause in ways that are dearest and nearest to my heart. I
shall supplicate the Almighty that strength and wisdom may be given you to
face and overcome the obstacles and trials that you will inevitably
encounter in future. The end is glorious if we only persevere._

_Your true brother, _
_ Shoghi_

(13) September 18th, 1926

Dear Spiritual Brother:

Shoghi Effendi wishes me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated
July 18, 1926. He was very glad to learn of the encouraging prospects you
have for your "Herald of the South". He hopes that it will daily progress
and add to its importance in drawing the attention of the people there. A
good periodical fully representative of the spirit and teachings of the
Cause is the greatest help the Movement can have in establishing itself in
a country. So though difficulties may be found at the outset, we should
bear them patiently and await that the future should give us our reward.

Shoghi Effendi wishes me to extend to you his loving greetings and assure
you, as well as your mother and Mr Brewer, of his constant prayers. He
hopes that through your combined efforts the Herald of the South will soon
realise its aim and purpose.

Yours in His Service,
Ruhi Afnan

[From the Guardian:]

_My dear and precious co-worker:_

_Your welcome letter has cheered my heart and I look forward with
confidence and joy to the harvest which you are destined to reap in the
not distant future. I shall be so pleased and grateful if you would send
me regularly a copy of your Baha'i periodical which I trust and pray will
grow from strength to strength and contribute its destined share to the
progress and consolidation of the Cause of God. Be assured of my prayers
fo