ers go out, the campaigns carried on from different
national bases will become absolutely unwieldy for lack of adequate able
management.

The expression of condolences which your Assembly conveyed to him at the
time of the passing of Fred Schopflocher and Dorothy Baker, two dear and
trusted Hands of the Cause who could ill be spared from their work at this
time, touched him very much. Others must now arise, and through their
services seek to fill the gaps which such valuable workers have left in
the vanguard of the Baha'i host.

He would like you to express to the British pioneers on the home front,
whose names you forwarded to him, his sincere thanks. Their arising to
protect the goals which have been won by other pioneers at a cost of such
sacrifice and effort was noble and highly meritorious.

Speaking of pioneers, he was very pleased to hear recently that Mrs.
_Sh_omais Afnan had succeeded in gaining entry into Ethiopia. Her
perseverance in the face of a great deal of opposition is certainly
exemplary.

As he already cabled you, he did not approve of the statements you had
prepared for circulation amongst the Assemblies regarding Baha'i marriage.
Some of the remarks were incorrect in the first place, and in the second
place he is strongly against Statements! He wishes the friends to keep as
elastic as possible in administering the affairs of the Faith, while at
the same time adhering to fundamentals. He knows that at times this
inconveniences the National Bodies and makes their work more detailed, but
believes it to be the lesser, so to speak, of two evils.

He was very sorry to learn that dear Mr. Townshend's health is in such a
precarious state, and necessitated the return of his daughter from Malta.
His devotion is so single-hearted and touching, and his determination to
carry on at all costs is exemplary, and should inspire the young people to
follow in his footsteps.

When compiling the list of African languages into which the Baha'i Message
should be translated, the Guardian realised that certain changes would
probably be necessary--naturally the fewer the better. In this connection,
if you feel it advisable and not otherwise, he would like you to convey to
Dr. Berry, of the African Department of the School of Oriental and African
studies, his personal thanks for the valuable advice he has given your
Assembly, and his friendly co-operation. You might also, at your
discretion, extend his thanks to any oth