being the first New-Zealand believer and her reward must
be great.

With the assurance of Shoghi Effendi's most loving prayers for you all and
with Baha'i greetings,

Yours in His Service,
R. Rabbani.

P.S. He wishes me also to thank you for the Naw-Ruz and Ridvan greetings
from all the dear friends in Australia and New Zealand.

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-workers:

The community of the Most Great Name in these far-off islands have lost a
great leader, a stalwart upholder of the new World Order of Baha'u'llah.
The influence he has exercised will however continue to live, and the
example he has set will inspire the rising generation to perform deeds as
great and brilliant as those which will ever remain associated with his
name. Our dear friend, Mr. Hyde Dunn, will, from his exalted station
intercede on your behalf, and you should, on your part strive to emulate
one whom Baha'i historians will recognise and acclaim as Australia's
spiritual conqueror. I will pray for his dear spiritual children from the
depths of my heart.

Your true brother,
Shoghi.

The passing of yet another staunch and indefatigible worker, Miss
Stevenson, constitutes yet another loss to the believers in that
continent. The work which that exemplary pioneer has achieved however is
imperishable. Kindly assure her relatives of my deepfelt sympathy.

Sh.

LETTER OF JULY 30TH, 1941

July 30th, 1941

Dear Baha'i Sister:

The Guardian has instructed me to answer your welcome letter to him of
June 20th, with all its good news.

The response your teaching work met with in Brisbane is truly most
encouraging and shows a remarkable receptivity on the part of the people
of Australia to the Divine Message. Shoghi Effendi hopes that you will be
able to undertake many such trips in furtherance of the teaching work and
that an increasing number of the friends will do likewise.

Indeed all the news that comes from the Baha'is of Australia and New
Zealand bears witness to the soundness of their understanding of the
teachings, their loyalty and devotion to the Cause and its laws, and the
excellence of their faith itself.

The Guardian has recently written a long general letter to the Baha'is of
the West. Owing to its length and the difficulty of sending a large number
of manuscripts abroad at such a time, he has requested the N.S.A. of
America to forward it to the other National Spiritual Assemblies. He
trusts it will soo