end of the year six out of the eight Assemblies will be duly registered.
Needless to say that the obtention of such an official recognition from
the authorities is an historic step in the development of the
Administrative Order of the Faith throughout India and Burma, and one
which shall greatly enhance its prestige, and consolidate its position in
the eyes of the public. May Baha'u'llah continue to guide and assist your
efforts for the fulfilment of this task.

The Guardian is also very much gratified to learn that the N.S.A. is
considering the possibility of establishing a local Assembly in Lucknow.
He trusts that in Jaunpur too an Assembly will be formed very soon, and
that through these two valuable additions to the list of local Baha'i
Assemblies, the administrative work of the Cause in India will make
further and steady advancement.

In connection with the Teaching School which the N.S.A. is planning to
start, the Guardian wishes me to express his approval, as well as his
appreciation of this important action taken by your Assembly for the
extension of their teaching work. He is also very pleased at the news of
the teaching tour undertaken by Prof. Pritam Singh throughout Northern
India and Bengal. He is praying for the success of this trip, and
cherishes the hope that it may serve to bring into the Cause people of
capacity and of true spiritual vision.

Circulation of Abdu'l-Baha's Photographs

Regarding the use of Abdu'l-Baha's photographs; Shoghi Effendi sees no
objection to their circulation. He would, however, suggest that the Paris
photograph be used, as well as the American reproduction of it, printed on
yellow paper with a quotation from the Kitab-i-Ahd at the bottom.

Splendid Initiative

[From the Guardian:]

My heart swells with pride and gratitude as I witness, in rapid succession
and with ever-increasing dearness, the evidences of the splendid
initiative, the unwavering determination and solidarity which have
characterized your accomplishments in recent months. The National Assembly
of India and Burma may be said to have resuscitated our Cause and its
institutions throughout the length and breadth of that land. A mighty
power whose source is centred in Baha'u'llah Himself is copiously flowing
through and permeating the various organs of the Administrative Order of
His Faith in both India and Burma. You and your collaborators stand on the
threshold of unparalleled achievements. I