to which they are so constantly exposed, and which we can
see is undermining the moral strength of not only America, but indeed of
Europe and other parts of the world to which it is rapidly spreading.

The fortuitous combination of British solidity and good judgment and
American get-up-and-go and enthusiasm, which has characterized Canada,
must not be lost in the Canadian Baha'i Community. Its members must
demonstrate their outstanding abilities, and, through a greater vision,
more consecration and renewed self-sacrifice, arise and attain their
goals.

He is very happy over the work in the Pacific region in general, and was
glad to receive word recently of the formation of the Samoan Assembly, a
feat of which your Assembly can be duly proud. However, the situation in
the Marquesas needs immediate attention, and every effort should be
exerted to reinforce the work initiated there, at the cost of much
self-sacrifice, by the first pioneer(59).

INFERTILE FIELDS EQUALLY VITAL

The work in the north should likewise be consolidated, and every effort
made to get more pioneers to join those heroic souls already labouring in
such an infertile field. This applies equally to Labrador and Greenland,
where Bill Carr(60), the lone Canadian pioneer, is demonstrating the
Baha'i spirit in such an exemplary manner. It is hard for the friends to
appreciate, when they are isolated in one of these goal territories, and
see that they are making no progress in teaching others, are living in
inhospitable climes for the most part, and are lonesome for Baha'i
companionship and activity, that they represent a force for good, that
they are like a light-house of Baha'u'llah shining at a strategic point
and casting its beam out into the darkness. This is why he so consistently
urges these pioneers not to abandon their posts. Apropos of this, he hopes
that it will again be possible in the near future to get someone into
Anticosti. It is a great pity that the friend(61) who went there could not
remain.

The beloved Guardian sends all the members of your Assembly his loving
greetings and assures you all of his ardent prayers for your success.

With warm Baha'i love,
R. RABBANI.

Dear and Valued Co-workers:

The opening of the second year of the third phase of the Ten Year Baha'i
Spiritual Crusade presents the entire Canadian Baha'i Community, and,
particularly, its elected representatives, with an opportunity, and brings
them face to fac