Letters from the Guardian to Australia and New Zealand Part 21

LETTER OF DECEMBER 2, 1951

Haifa, Israel, December 2, 1951.

Mrs. Dulcie E. Dive, Treasurer.

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your letter of October 17th has been received by the beloved Guardian, as well as the contribution you forwarded, a receipt for which I am enclosing.

Will you kindly a.s.sure the individuals, groups and a.s.semblies who contributed, of the Guardian's very deep appreciation of this a.s.sistance they are giving to the work of the Shrine here. The building is going ahead rapidly; and he hopes that, within a couple of months, the octagon will be finished, and the drum section which will support the dome, can be commenced without any interruption.

With loving Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani.

[From the Guardian:]

May the Beloved abundantly reward and bless all who have contributed for the construction of the Shrine, sustain them in their efforts, and aid them to win great victories in the service of our beloved Faith,

Your true brother, Shoghi.

LETTER OF FEBRUARY 24, 1952

Haifa, Israel, February 24, 1952.

Mrs. D. E. Dive, Treasurer, National Spiritual a.s.sembly of the Baha'is of Australia and New Zealand.

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Your letter of January 29th has been received; and the beloved Guardian has instructed me to forward to you the enclosed receipt for the loving contribution made by the Australia and New Zealand believers for the Shrine of the Bab, as well as for the contribution made directly by your National Body.

Please thank all the friends concerned in this contribution on his behalf; and a.s.sure them the Shrine is growing more beautiful daily as work on it progresses.

With warm Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani.

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty abundantly reward, bless and sustain all those who have contributed towards this holy Enterprise, aid and protect them, and enable them to promote, at all times, the vital interests of His Faith.

Your true brother, Shoghi.

LETTER OF APRIL 12, 1952

Haifa, Israel, April 12, 1952

National Spiritual a.s.sembly of the Baha'is of Australia and New Zealand.

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your loving letter of March 11th, addressed to the beloved Guardian has come to hand, and he has asked me to answer it in his behalf.

The kind contribution which you made to the Shrine of the Bab fund has been received, and receipt therefor is enclosed herewith.

After checking with our bank here, I find they feel it would be simpler if you made future remittances on the basis of a bank transfer instead of a draft.

Answering the specific questions which you propound, the information is as follows:

1. The full name and address of the bank is: Bank Leumi le Israel, Haifa, Israel.

2. The exact name of our account is: Shoghi Rabbani.

The beloved Guardian values very deeply the admirable manner in which the friends in Australia and New Zealand are carrying on their teaching work.

He will pray that they will meet with every possible success, and gain new victories for the Faith as their plan progresses.

The Guardian likewise wishes you to express to each one who joined in the contribution you sent, his loving appreciation.

The work of the Shrine is progressing. The octagon and the pinnacles are now completed, so far as the marble work is concerned. The Guardian is hopeful the entire project may continue uninterruptedly so that it might be completed by Naw-Ruz period next year.

With warm Baha'i greetings, I am Leroy Ioas, a.s.sistant Secretary.

LETTER OF APRIL 30, 1952

Haifa, Israel, April 30, 1952

Mrs. D. E. Dive, Treasurer, National Spiritual a.s.sembly of the Baha'is of Australia and New Zealand.

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your gracious letter of April 3rd has come to hand, and the Guardian has asked me to acknowledge it on his behalf. Enclosed is receipt for the contribution which has been made to the Shrine of the Bab.

The unity of the friends in Australia and New Zealand is greatly valued by the Guardian; and he appreciates the sacrifices which have been made in sending these contributions to this Holy Undertaking on Mt. Carmel.

The Shrine is increasing in beauty from day to day. The marble work on the octagon has been completed; the exquisite pinnacles have been put in place; and work is under way on the extension of some of the Gardens. The Guardian is hopeful the work may continue uninterruptedly, so as to be completed next year.

With loving Baha'i greetings, I am Leroy Ioas, a.s.sistant Secretary.