tion the initial epoch in the unfoldment of
the Divine Plan which He has primarily entrusted to them and on the
successful prosecution of which their entire spiritual destiny must
depend.

[September 21, 1957]

IN MEMORIAM

Frank Ashton

Praying for progress of his soul in the Kingdom. His services meritorious.

[March 1956]

Ella Bailey

Grieve at passing of valiant exemplary pioneer. Reward in Kingdom
bountiful.

[August 30, 1953]

Dorothy Baker

Hearts grieved at lamentable, untimely passing of Dorothy Baker,
distinguished Hand of the Cause, eloquent exponent of its teachings,
indefatigable supporter of its institutions, valiant defender of its
precepts. Her long record of outstanding service has enriched the annals
of the concluding years of the Heroic and the opening epoch of the
Formative Age of the Baha'i Dispensation. Fervently praying for the
progress of her soul in the Abha Kingdom.

Assure relatives of profound loving sympathy. Her noble spirit is reaping
bountiful reward.

Advise hold memorial gathering in the Temple befitting her rank and
imperishable services...

[January 13, 1954]

Mary Barton

Grieved by passing of your dear mother. Her services highly meritorious.
Assure you of fervent prayers for progress of her soul in the Kingdom.

[January 26, 1957]

Victoria Bedikian

Praying for progress of the soul of indefatigable and wholly consecrated
promoter of the Faith. Her services are unforgettable....

[July 1955]

Ella Cooper

Deeply grieved at sudden passing of herald of the Covenant, Ella Cooper,
dearly loved handmaid of 'Abdu'l-Baha, greatly trusted by Him. Her devoted
services during concluding years of Heroic Age and also Formative Age of
Faith unforgettable. Assure relatives, friends, deepest sympathy for loss.
Praying for progress of her soul in Abha Kingdom.

[July 18, 1951]

Julia Culver

Grieve at passing of devoted pioneer of Faith, Julia Culver. Her exemplary
spirit, unshakable loyalty, generous contributions are unforgettable.
Fervently praying for progress of her soul in Abha Kingdom.

[January 30, 1950]

Dagmar Dole

Grieved by passing of distinguished, consecrated pioneer Dagmar Dole,
whose outstanding record is unforgettable, reward bountiful. Praying for
progress of her soul in the Kingdom.

[November 1952]

Homer Dyer

Praying for progress of soul of devoted an