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| No. 352 | BAHA’I YEAR 117 | JULY, 1960 |
An Impregnable World Community
JUST before the believers in the thirty-one countries and areas of the world having national and regional spiritual assemblies convened for their recent annual conventions, the Bahá’í world was shocked to receive from Charles Mason Remey what he chose to call a proclamation of his station as the second Guardian, a claim which many at first regarded as an evidence of old age and deteriorating faculties.
On April 28 the Hands of the Faith residing in the Holy Land cabled as follows:
“DEEPLY REGRET NECESSITY INFORM BAHÁ’Í WORLD HAND CAUSE MASON REMEY NOW ASSERTING HE IS GUARDIAN FAITH. THIS PREPOSTEROUS CLAIM CLEARLY CONTRARY SACRED TEXTS CAN ONLY BE REGARDED AS EVIDENCE CONDITION PROFOUND EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE. CALL UPON BELIEVERS EVERYWHERE JOIN HANDS HOLY LAND COMPLETE REPUDIATION THIS MISGUIDED ACTION. SHARE THIS MESSAGE FRIENDS.”
From the conventions, as well as from the national spiritual assemblies themselves, replies repudiating Mr. Remey’s claim were immediately sent to the Hands of the Faith, expressing once again the solidarity and steadfastness with which attacks upon the Cause of God are met by the followers of Bahá’u’lláh.
Since the cablegram quoted above, two additional communications dealing with this absurd Claim of Charles Mason Remey have been received from the Hands of the Cause in the Holy Land. The first one dated May 10, 1960, states:
“It is clear that by claiming that he is the Guardian, Mr. Remey has abandoned his station as a Hand of the Cause, and therefore cannot receive recognition as a Hand until he renounces the self-conferred title of Guardian. The Hands of the Holy Land will notify the National Assemblies if this occurs.
“For the protection of our beloved Faith we call upon the friends everywhere to have no association with Mr. Remey as long as he continues to press his false claim to the station of Guardianship. We also request the believers to forward to the World Center through their National Assemblies any communications which they may receive from Mr. Remey.
“Naturally we hope that the emotional disturbance that led to Mr. Remey’s regrettable action will prove not to be permanent and that we shall soon be able to inform the friends that he has withdrawn the claim and that communication with him is again permitted.
“Such episodes as this can, through firmness, stead-fastness, and loyalty to the Covenant, prove of great benefit to the Cause of God, and through the consecrated efforts of the friends attract the bounties of Bahá’u’lláh that alone can insure its triumph.”
The second letter, dated May 23, 1960, reporting that messages repudiating the baseless claim of Mr. Remey and pledging undeviating loyalty to the institution of the Hands of the Cause had been received from all national and regional spiritual assemblies with the exception of the National Spiritual Assembly of France, states as follows:
“In spite of this worldwide demonstration of solidarity and steadfastness in the Covenant, a group of five members of the French National Assembly accepted Mr. Remey as the Guardian of the Faith, and the National Assembly informed the believers of France of the advent of a new Guardian.
“Acting immediately to protect the Faith, the Hands in the Holy Land sent the Hand of the Cause ‘Abu’l Qásim Faizí to France as their representative, with specific instructions to dissolve the National Assembly and call for a new election if the five members persisted in their dangerous and disloyal course of action. These misguided believers remained adamant in their views, refused to cooperate with the Hands, resigned as members of the National Assembly, and are now actively opposing the efforts of the Hands to protect the Faith.
“The vast majority of the French believers have remained firm, and, coinciding with the Commemoration of the Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh, a new election will be held. and a reconstituted national assembly will come into existence. The thirty—one national and regional bodies will then form an impregnable and closely-knit World Community. dedicated to the fulfilment of the divinely-guided Plan of our beloved Guardian, and triumphant over any forces seeking to disrupt its basic unity.
“The Cables and other messages received from the
various national and regional assemblies, as well as[Page 2]
numerous communications sent to the Hands from individual believers in various parts of the world, reflect general acceptance and understanding of the
reasons why Mr. Remey’s regrettable claim, and his
so-called proclamation announcing it, are insupportable
and contrary, not only to the sacred texts of our
Faith, but also to specific instructions and messages
of our beloved Guardian.
“For the information of the friends everywhere, we bring to their attention some of the points which refute this unfortunate and baseless claim.
“(1) The quality or station of infallibility, we are told by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, is of two kinds, one the Most Great Infallibility, which is the one possessed inherently by the Manifestations of God, and the other the conferred infallibility, such as that given to the Master, to the Guardian of the Cause of God, and to the Universal House of Justice. In the Bahá’í Dispensation, only the authorized interpretations of the Holy Word by the Master and the Guardian, and legislation by the Universal House of Justice have been given this conferred infallibility. There is nothing in the Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, nor in the messages or instructions of our beloved Guardian, which gives Mr. Remey any basis whatsoever for claiming to be the infallible Guardian. Indeed no one can claim such a station; it can only be conferred by an infallible source, in this Dispensation in accordance with explicit, divinely-revealed texts.
“(2) Mr. Remey makes the preposterous claim that, since the International Bahá’í Council was referred to by our beloved Guardian as the forerunner of the supreme administrative institution of the Universal House of Justice, his appointment or designation by Shoghi Effendi as president of this appointed body meant that he would automatically become the head of the Universal House of Justice when it is elected, and therefore is now to be considered as the Guardian of the Faith. This ridiculous and insupportable contention completely overlooks the fact that the beloved Guardian created the International Council as an appointed body, to serve for a temporary period, with functions clearly defined by him, and that he announced it would be transformed into a ‘duly elected body.’ Thus the membership and officers of the elected body would be created only by election, not appointment. There is not the slightest indication in any text or message of the beloved Guardian that Mr. Remey’s designation as president of the appointed International Council was any more permanent than that of any of the other appointed members or officers.
“(3) Mr. Remey himself signed the Proclamation of the Hands of the Cause in November 1957, which contained the definite statement that ‘no successor to Shoghi Effendi could have been appointed by him.’ This document also clearly stated: ‘The entire body of the Hands assembled by the nine Hands of the World Center will decide when and how the International Bahá’í Council is to evolve through the successive stages outlined by the Guardian, culminating in the call to election of the Universal House of Justice by the membership of all national spiritual assemblies.’ This pledge is being fulfilled by the plans announced in the message of the Hands to the Bahá’í World following their last conclave.
“It is clear that Mr. Remey’s Claim to be the in fallible Guardian must be dismissed as completely without foundation, since there is no written authority in the Sacred Texts to support it. We can only repeat the hope expressed in our letter of May 10 that the profound emotional disturbance which undoubtedly prompted his regrettable action will prove to be temporary in character.
“We are confident that the friends will new direct all their thoughts and efforts toward the attainment of final victory in the Holy Crusade entrusted to us by our beloved Guardian, and be ever mindful of these words addressed to us by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in His Will and Testament:
“‘ O ye beloved of the Lord! The greatest of all things is the protection of the True Faith of God, the preservation of His Law, the safeguarding of His Cause and service unto His Word.’
“With warm Bahá’í love,
“In the service of the beloved Guardian,
—HANDS OF THE CAUSE IN THE HOLY LAND
Beloved Friends:
These two messages demonstrate the protection vouchsafed the Cause of God. In the last year of his life the beloved Guardian poured forth a flood of letters and cables designed to strengthen the purpose and reinforce the foundations of the institutions he had so painstakingly erected. How significant, we can now realize, was his cable dated June 4, 1957:
“Divinely appointed Institution (of the) Hands (of the) Cause . . . now entering new phase (in the) process (of the) unfoldment (of) its sacred mission. To its newly assumed responsibility (to) assist National Spiritual Assemblies . . . (the) primary obligation (to) watch over (and) insure protection (to the) Bahá’í world community, in close collaboration (with) these same National Assemblies (is) now added.”
In that same message the Guardian finds "evidences (of) increasing hostility without" and “persistent machinations within" which foreshadow “dire contests” destined to bring into complete opposition the Bahá’ís and the “forces (of) darkness, both secular (and) religious . . .”
He further adds: “Security (of our) precious Faith, preservation (of the) spiritual health (of the) Bahá’í communities . . . fruition (of) its worldwide enterprises, fulfillment (of) its ultimate destiny” are “directly dependent (upon the) befitting discharge (of the) weighty responsibilities now resting (upon the) members (of) these two institutions . . .”
Dear friends, the Hands of the Cause and the national assemblies are carrying out the wishes of the beloved Guardian. The recent victories testify to the close association of the members of these two institutions, the sharing of reports submitted by their respective Auxiliary Boards and national committees, and above all the loving cooperation and hard, unflagging efforts of the believers who have consecrated their lives to the Cause of Bahá’u’lláh. We are ever closer to the final fruits of victory, and we must allow nothing to deter us from achieving the last objectives of our beloved Guardian’s Crusade.
—U.S. NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY
‘Amatu’l-Baha Ruhiyyih Khanum Visits Seven U. S. Cities, Inspires Baha’is, and Addresses Large Public Meetings[edit]
‘Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Khánum arriving at the airport in Atlanta, Ga., the first stop on her tour of the United States.
ALTHOUGH ‘Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Khánum has
not completed her schedule of visits to American
Bahá’í communities at the time this report has been
prepared, the editors of BAHÁ’Í NEWS wish to share
with the believers some of the highlights of her
meetings with the friends since the convention. A
summary of her visits in Canada and in Boston and
New York will be included in the next issue of BAHÁ’Í NEWS.
Rúḥíyyih Khánum’s first stop on a very close itinerary was Atlanta, Ga., on May 4. Here she was met at the airport late in the afternoon by a large group of Bahá’ís and the vice-consul of Israel, As a token of their welcome she was presented with a spray of red roses by the grandchildren of the first native believers in Atlanta, and with a corsage from the new Bahá’í group in De Kalb County.
From the airport Rúḥíyyih Khánum and some forty Bahá’ís motored to a restaurant for dinner before the evening meeting, which was attended by more than ninety believers, many of whom travelled as much as 600 miles to be present. Dr. Sarah Martin Pereira acted as chairman of the meeting and directed to Rúḥíyyih Khánum many questions asked by the believers concerning vital aspects of the Faith. At the close everyone was given an opportunity to speak to her personally for a few moments.
Early the next morning, at her request, ‘Amatu’l Baha Rúḥíyyih Khánum had breakfast with a few distinguished persons who had expressed a Wish to meet her. These included Dr. Whitney Young, president of Atlanta University’s School of Social Work, and Dr. Marvin Harper from the School of Religion at Emory University.
Local newspaper publicity concerning Rúḥíyyih Khánum’s visit was excellent. It included a feature article in the “Religion in Georgia” section of the Saturday, May 7, edition of the Atlanta Cmistitutimi, entitled: “Bahá’í Leader Greeted by Devout Colony Here.” A shorter article with a photograph appeared on April 28 in the Decatur-De Kalb News announcing her forthcoming visit.
Dallas, Texas, was the next stop in Rúḥíyyih Khánum’s itinerary, where approximately one hundred believers met her on the evening of May 6, and, as in Atlanta, learned many intimate details of the Work of the beloved Guardian and his direction of the World Crusade up to the hour of his passing. Again believers drove great distances to be present.
Her visit to the Indian country of Arizona and New Mexico was at ‘Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Khánum’s
‘Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Khánum addressing a group
of Indians and whites at the Gallup, N. Mex., Bahá’í
Center on May 7.
‘Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Khánum sitting at the speakers’ table with Indian chiefs at Hotivilla, an the Hopi reservation 300 miles north of Gallup, N. Mex.
special request especially because of the great
promises of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá concerning the American
Indians. The Bahá’ís of Gallup, N. Mex., were hosts
for this event, with much valuable assistance from
the believers in the Window Rock, Ariz., area. Here,
too, the Bahá’ís, some 200 of them, came from great
distances to meet and hear her.
Anticipating Rúḥíyyih Khánum’s arrival by dinner time on May 7, a buffet dinner was planned at the Bahá’í Center in Gallup with more than 125 present. However, due to the long automobile drive from Albuquerque, she did not arrive until time for the meeting to begin.
‘Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Khánum addressing a public
meeting at the Wilshire-Ebell Theater in Los Angeles
on May 11, 1960.
The Indian friends who were seated in the front
rows listened intently to Rúḥíyyih Khánum discuss
the principle of the oneness of mankind and how
the world was now coming to understand that peoples everywhere have similar problems and must
work together to solve them. She made mention of
the many strong qualities and characteristics of the
Indian peoples, and commended them for their courage and fortitude in withstanding the evils of the
white man's civilization. One of the points she
stressed was that they should strive for true education and not be satisfied with book learning only.
During the refreshment period that followed,
Rúḥíyyih Khánum requested the privilege of personally serving the Indian friends first.
‘Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Khánum arriving at the Los
Angeles, Calif., International airport on May 9, 1960.
The conference for Bahá’ís only was held the next-morning with Amoz Gibson, member of the Auxiliary Board, serving as chairman. ‘Amatu’l-Bahá
Rúḥíyyih Khánum commended the believers on their
achievements, spoke of the sense of vigor which she
felt among the Bahá’ís in that area, and appealed
to them to emulate two qualities of the Guardian,
tenacity and efficiency in completing the tasks of
the World Crusade. Following luncheon, Rúḥíyyih
Khánum and her companion, Mrs. Jeanne Chute,
left Gallup in the company of several other Bahá’ís
for a visit to the Hopi Indian Reservation, the details of which will be reported in the next issue of
BAHÁ’Í NEWS.
As a fitting consummation to her visit to the Navajo country, ‘Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Khánum visited the grave of Tony Madonia, Bahá’í pioneer and the first Bahá’í to be buried on the reservation.
From Gallup Rúḥíyyih Khánum and Mrs. Chute
flew to Los Angeles where, in addition to a meet[Page 5]
ing for Bahá’ís only, she was scheduled to address
a public meeting on the subject: “A Changing Faith
for a Changing World.” Again she was greeted at
the airport by a large group of Bahá’ís, together with
thirty representatives of the press and others by
TWA special arrangements. She was again presented with roses, and again many photographs were
taken by the airport celebrity photographer and other
press photographers.
On Tuesday, May 10, ‘Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Khánum held a press interview at her hotel. Seven interview spots were filmed for distribution to the seven local television stations blanketing southern California. Radio interviews were made and the entire day was filled with publicity work. Then, that same evening, Rúḥíyyih Khánum spoke to more than 550 Bahá’ís of many things dear to their hearts, and inspired them to accelerate their efforts in fulfilling the remaining goals of the Ten-Year Crusade.
On Wednesday the extensive program of publicity reaped a successful achievement in Bahá’í public presentations when, at the Wilshire-Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, Rúḥíyyih Khánum addressed a crowd estimated between 900 and 00, at least sixty per cent of whom were non-Bahá . Prayers were read in seven languages to open the program, followed by a selection by a Bahá’í concert pianist. In a unique programming, Rúḥíyyih Khánum answered questions from a reserved press section with an effective, candid, and humorous approach, aided by Anthony Lease, chairman.
The next morning Rúḥíyyih Khánum and Mrs. Chute flew to San Francisco to meet With the believers in central and northern California. Here, too, under the able chairmanship of Ali M. Yazdi, she talked to nearly 350 Bahá’ís on many of the things
Hand of the Cause Musa Banání (seated third from
left in the second row) at a deepening school in Kabras, Kenya.
Hand of the Caase Shu’á’u’lláh ‘Alá’i (second row center) with the Bahá’ís of Hiroshima, Japan, in January
1960.
that are of special concern to the friends everywhere, and again she remained long enough to greet
personally all who wished to express their gratitude
for her love and inspiration.
The schedule for Rúḥíyyih Khánum’s visit to Seattle included two meetings over the following weekend, a public address on Saturday evening, and a meeting with believers only on Sunday. The public meeting held at the Palomar Theatre was attended by nearly 775, more than half of whom were not Bahá’ís. Again a question period followed the address, the questions ranging from matters of spiritual insight to the position of the Bahá’ís in the political world. The publicity, though not extensive, was good. Major L. Pigford acted as chairman.
At the Sunday meeting, when Mrs. Helen Wilks was chairman, 329 adult Bahá’ís, 67 children, and 20 Bahá’í youth were present from seven states, Alaska, and Canada, seventeen coming from these last-mentioned areas. This, as in the other cities, was the largest gathering of Bahá’ís for any occasion for many years. Although extremely tired, ‘Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Khánum again inspired the friends to persevere in their services to the Faith and to insure the complete victory of the World Crusade, and again answered many questions about the Faith and its teachings.
From Seattle Rúḥíyyih Khánum and Mrs. Chute flew to Vancouver, BC., to rest for a few short days before starting another strenuous itinerary eastward across Canada, to he followed by brief visits to Boston and to New York on June 2 to 5 before returning to Haifa.
From each of the communities visited have come letters of great gratitude for the inspiration and love which ‘Amatu’l-Bahá Rúḥíyyih Khánum poured out in great abundance at every gathering. They promise that the results will be apparent in their own greater efforts to serve the Faith, to maintain unity and to insure the triumphant completion of the Guardian’s World Crusade.
Bahá’í exhibit in the William Wadlegh Memorial Library in Milford, N.H., from June 1 to 14, 1960.
Dr. Muhájir Visits Vietnam Bahá’ís, Attends Saigon Center Dedication[edit]
Hand of the Cause Dr. Rahmatu’lláh Muhájir visited Vietnam May 17-23, 1960, and the highlight of his visit was the formal dedication of the new Ḥaẓíratu’l-Quds which took place on the Anniversary of the Declaration oi the Báb before an audience of over one hundred believers from Saigon and the nearby Bahá’í communities of Long-An, Hiep-Phuoc, Nha-Be and Phuoc-Long.
During the afternoon of May 22, Dr. Muhájir advised on the formulation of plans for intensive teaching work as well as the establishment of regular monthly teaching seminars of a week’s duration in the new Ḥaẓíratu’l-Quds. Three representatives from each of the five nearby local assemblies attended this teaching conference.
Vietnam now has more than four hundred believers, thirteen local assemblies, six Ḥaẓíratu’l-Quds, and three Bahá’í schools with an attendance of over two hundred fifty children.
In Trung-Giang, Central Vietnam. Dr. Muhájir addressed a gathering of over 200 believers and sympathizers. He also visited the Bahá’í communities of Tourane, Quang-Ngai and Einh-Son, as well as the two Bahá’í schools in Nha—Be and Phuoc-Long. His presence inspired the friends everywhere to rededication, and his invaluable suggestions for organizing the teaching work win, we are sure by God's grace, bear abundant fruit in the Very near future. The Bahá’ís of Saigon are especially grateful for having Hand of the Cause Muhájir for the inauguration of their new Ḥaẓíratu’l-Quds. Our only regret was that his visit was so very short.
—BUY-VAN-TRIEU
Dedication of Kampala Temple Postponed to January 1961[edit]
A cabled announcement has just been received, as this issue of BAHÁ’Í NEWS goes to press, that the dedication of the Bahá’í Temple at Kampala. Uganda, Africa has been postponed until January 1961. A definite date has not been set, but details will be published as soon as they are available through the National Spiritual Assembly of Central and East Africa. The date originally set for the dedication was August 20-21, 1960.
Left: Hand of the Cause Dr. Rahmatu’lláh Muhájir (behind the plaque of The Greatest Name) at the teaching
conference in the Ḥaẓíratu’l-Quds in Saigon, Vietnam. With him are members of the Local Spiritual Assembly of
Saigon, and three representatives from the Local Assemblies of Nha-Be, Phuoc-Long, Hiep-Phuoc, and Long-An.
Right: Dr. Muhájir (front row center) at the dedication of the Ḥaẓíratu’l-Quds of Saigon, held on the Anniversary of the Declaration of the Báb. To his right is Jamshed Fozdar, member of the Auxiliary Board for Asia.
Lower section of fléche being lowered by helicopter.
Lower section being secured to dame by workmen.
Australian House of Worship Crowned With Large Flèche Lowered Into Position by Radio-Guided Helicopter[edit]
THE Bahá’í House of Worship under construction near Sydney, Australia, was surmounted with a twenty-foot-high flèche, or lantern, weighing 800lb., with the assistance of a helicopter on April 27, 1960.
The fléche, prefabricated of heavy-gauge aluminum, was lowered into place in two sections with hairbreadth accuracy, using two-way radio communication between the punt and a construction engineer on the dome. The lower half of the fléche was placed on a nine-sided concrete ring at the top of the dome.
Photographs by Sydney “Morning Herald”
Upper section of fléche being lowered into position.
Assembled fléche resting atop dome of Temple.
then the upper section was picked up by the helicopter and inched into its correct position. The entire process took less than twenty minutes.
Use of a helicopter for this work inaugurated a new method of construction in Australia, and attracted publicity in newspapers and on radio and television. Photographs of the helicopter hovering over the Temple appeared on the front page of the Sydney Daily Telegraph, and on page three of the Sydney Morning Herald. All three Sydney television stations reported this event in detail, and some interstate publicity was also received.
With the placement of this flèche, the structure of the House of Worship is nearing completion, with the spraying of the dome now under way. Nine beams to form the framework of the dome were shaped on the ground and lifted into position using a crane, the upper ends of the beams being locked into position with a steel ring eight feet in diameter.
Shaped panels of steel reinforcing were preformed and then lifted into place between the beams. Concrete is now being sprayed onto this reinforcing to form the dome, which will be sixteen inches thick at the base and will taper to four inches thick at the apex.
Assembly Formed in Tampere, Finland, One Year After First Pioneer Arrives[edit]
The first Local Spiritual Assembly of Tampere, the second largest city in Finland, was formed this Riḍván. It began in May 1959, when Hand of the Cause Adelbert Mühlschlegel and his wife made two visits there, accompanied by Greta Jankko, who later became the first pioneer. The following October 20, on the Birthday of the Báb, the first native believer, Pauli Halme, declared his faith in Bahá’u’lláh, having eagerly sought for truth for many long years. In a few weeks another pioneer, Leo Teräntö, joined them.
Dr. Mühlschlegel visited Tampere again in January 1960 at the time when Helmi, the wife of Pauli
Naw-Rúz celebration held in Djakarta, Indonesia, on March 20, 1960.
First Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Tampere, Finland, formed on April 21, 1960. Front row:
Mrs. Greta Jankko, Mrs. Verna Hernesmaa, Mrs. Helmi Halme, and Mrs. Mailis Talvenheimo. Back row:
Leo Teranto, Pauli Halme, August Piela, Ghodrat Bidardel, and Milton Lundblade.
Halme, embraced the Faith. Things continued to
move quickly, and nine days later Mrs. Mailis
Talvenheimo came in with a glowing face, stating
that she could no longer stay outside, even though
many hindrances had been placed in her pathway.
With the first day of Riḍván drawing near, the little group knew that only a miracle could help them to form an assembly this year. Then eager pioneers flowed in from four directions—first, a Persian pioneer, Ghodrat Bidardel from Germany; August Piela, Finnish pioneer from Helsinki; and two American pioneers, Mrs. Verna Hemesmaa directly from the U.S.A., and Milton Lundblade from Uppsala, Sweden.
The happy assembly has written: “Thus all was perfected through the great bounty of Bahá’u’lláh, when again another little stone was laid in the foundation of His great administrative building.”
Two More U. S. Assemblies Incorporate[edit]
Two more local spiritual assemblies became incorporated just before Riḍván 1960. The Secretary of State signed the incorporation documents for Dallas. Texas, on March 21, 1960, and the papers for Salt Lake City, Utah, were signed April 19, 1960. This leaves nine more new assemblies to be incorporated and the re-establishment of six which were incorporated some years ago and have since reverted to group status, The World Crusade goal is 100 incorporated assemblies in continental United States.
British North Borneo Opened to Faith[edit]
The Regional spiritual Assembly of South East Asia has announced the opening of British North Borneo to the Faith through the entrance of the pioneer, Mrs. Bates, in Jesselton, British North Borneo.
Central America, Central and East Africa, Australia, New Zealand Report Convention Proceedings, Election of National Assemblies[edit]
Central America, Mexico, and Panama[edit]
The tenth and last Annual Convention of the Bahá’ís of Central America, Mexico, and Panama was held in San José. Costa Rica. There were twenty-eight delegates and an estimated attendance of 150. Present throughout the Convention and for part of the International School which followed was Hand of the Cause William Sears.
All the goals set for this year had been met, and some were surpassed. The task for which the believers were preparing themselves at this historic event is the formation, by next Riḍván, of seven national spiritual assemblies in the territory.
From the opening reception, when the delegations and groups from the seven republics of this territory were called and presented, the atmosphere seemed to be charged with two tangible things, the presence of a Hand of the Cause and the joy reflecting from the faces of so many whose prayers and sacrifices had won the goals.
Annual Convention of the Bahá’ís of Italy and Switzerland, held at the Bahá’í Center in Bern, Switzerland, from April 29 to May 1, 1960.
Some of these goals, especially in the case of Honduras, had appeared so remote only two months before, that the victories had the added significance of
having proved the mysterious power of the Cause far
beyond our power. Whole communities had come together to pray for the confirming of souls, and the
results were there for all to see.
Perhaps the most dominant reeling at this Convention was that of a greatly elevated confidence in the power of the Faith to do all that must be done, and far more. It was clearly up to the believers now to reach out and use that power. This note was brought home time after time in anecdotes, in the news of victories, and in the references to the teachings. It is doubtful if the believers present will forget it during the even more crucial year of consolidation and formation of the seven national spiritual assemblies that we are entering.
The election of the last National Spiritual Assembly
of this territory as a whole was another deeply spiritual event. One delegate remarked later that the atmosphere prepared for the voting was such that he
didn’t want to come away from it, that to him the[Page 10]
election was one of the truly spiritual experiences of his life.
The National Spiritual Assembly for this year is as follows: Esteban Canales, chairman; Donald Witzel, secretary; Raquel de Constante, vice-chairman; Harold Murray; Luis Bouche; James Facey, treasurer; Artemus Lamb, Edris Rice-Wray, and Amy McAllister.
—QUENTIN FARRAND
Central and East Africa[edit]
Hand of the Cause Musa Banání, present at the National Convention of the Bahá’ís of Central and East Africa, stressed the need for many more active, dedicated workers to arise to champion the Faith and to accept the duties and responsibilities or Bahá’í community life.
The convention delegates had special consultation on the fact that there are at least sixteen vast areas in their region inhabited almost solely by pagan peoples. and that there are extensive forests in which the Pygmies dwell. It was recommended that the National Assembly appoint an ad hoc committee to study intensively the whole question of pagan areas and how they can be reached through pioneering and travelling teachers. In a spontaneous surge of devotion forty believers announced their willingness and desire to teach the Faith among the pagan peoples, with two volunteering for work especially among the Pygmies.
The delegates split into language groups for special consultation on the problems of teaching in their own areas. This method ensures that every delegate has an opportunity to express his views on the important situations which have arisen in his own district and about which the new National Assembly should know. Reports on the findings of these groups, three in all, were given on the last day of the convention
The newly-elected National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Central and East Africa is as follows: Ali Nakhjavani, chairman; Oloro Epyeru, vice-chairman; Philip Hainsworth, secretary; Hassan Sabri, treasurer; and Sospateri Isimai, Max Kanyerezi, Kolonario Oule, Isobel Sabri, and Aziz Yazdi.
Annual Convention of the Bahá’ís of the Greater Antilles, held in Kingston, Jamaica, in April 1960.
Eight members of the National Spiritual Assembly of
the Bahá’ís of the Greater Antilles for 1960-1961. Front
row: Circé Brantome, André Saint-Louis, Juanita Ortuno, and Celestine Gomez. Back row: Maud Gallier,
William Mitchell, Sheila Rice-Wray, and Celestina
Perez.
Australia[edit]
Present at the Australian National Convention were Hands of 'the Cause Clara Dunn and Collis Feather-
National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Alaska
for 1960-1961, elected on May 1, 1960. Front row: Beverley Kolstoe, Kathryn Alio, Evelyn Huffman, and Lois
Lee. Back row: Donald A. Anderson, Robert E. Moul,
Verne L. Stout, Howard Brown, and Richard Mereness.
stone. The National Spiritual Assembly secretary announced the formation of a Spiritual Assembly in
Mitcham, S.A., and one in the Cocos Islands.
Delegates endorsed the plans to make increased use of traveling teachers, and some of those present volunteered for this work. The necessity of cooperating closely with and obeying the Institutions or the Faith was stressed. The Convention delegates visited the House of Worship. now nearing completion, and held devotions at the site.
The following were elected to the National Spiritual Assembly: W, J. Rodwell, chairman; H. C. Featherstone, vice-chairman; J. Heggie, secretary: N. P. L. Walker, assistant secretary; N. Bluett, treasurer; and E. S. G. Bowes, P. J. Khan, Miss T. I. Perks, and Miss P. E. Ringwood.
Bahá’ís attending the Fourth Annual Convention of Alaska, held at Anchorage on April 30 and May 1, 1960.
Seated in the front row center, holding the plaque of The Greatest Name, is Mrs. Charlotte Gillen, pioneer, who helped dedicate the House of Worship foundation stone at Wilmette in 1912 in the name of Alaska.
New Zealand[edit]
Hand of the Cause Collis Featherstone, present at the New Zealand National Convention, gave inspiring talks on the vital urgency confronting the Bahá’í world in the Carrying out of the Divine Plan. Many teaching problems were discussed, with special attention given to teaching the Maoris. Those able to do travelling teaching work were invited to give details of when and where their services could be utilized.
The convention delegates were disappointed that the Message from the Hands of the Faith residing in the Holy Land did not arrive in time for the convention.
The newly-elected members of the National Spiritual Assembly of New Zealand are: T. Stirling, chairman; J. Carr, vice-Chairman and treasurer; Mrs. B. Van der Vaart, secretary; and H. Blundell, Mrs. L. Fenner, Mrs. M. Harnish, P, Leadley, D. Weeks, and Mrs. D. Weeks.
Quezaltenango Attains Assembly Status, Holds Successful Two-Day Summer School[edit]
Quezaltenango, a beautiful city nestled in the mountains of Guatemala, formed its first local assembly in April, having grown to nine members since last September when the first pioneers, Louise Caswell and Edith McLaren, went there as a result of its having been designated a goal in July.
Direct teaching began almost immediately upon the
arrival of the two pioneers, and gradually others came
to reinforce the teaching work. Olive Applegate from
El Salvador and Joyce Parker from Wisconsin were
followed later by two native pioneers, Miguel Angel[Page 12]
Rivera and Jose Trinidad Gramajo. Within a few weeks
the wives of these two believers made their declarations and were joyfully enrolled in the community.
The first native believer was accepted in February during the visit of Hand of the Cause Dr. Ugo Giachery. The Words of Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá have made a deep impression on the heart of this young Indian woman who has never had a day of schooling. When asked by one who was teaching her why she wished to be a Bahá’í, her answer came without hesitation as she held her prayer book to her heart: “I believe in these Words.”
There are other friends among the Indians who have the same spirit as Rosa, to whom we are gradually teaching the Faith and who, God willing, will join our ranks during the coming year.
The first Bahá’í Summer School held in the goal city of Quezaltenango, and which was sponsored by the Guatemalan Teaching Committee, took place in April. With the assistance of Bahá’ís from other cities and of friends of the Faith, the two-day school was a great success. The themes for study were: The L0cal Spiritual Assembly, its formation and duties; The Covenant and its application to daily life; the Message of the Hands of the Cause to the Youth of the Western Hemisphere; Attitude of Bahá’ís towards Matrimony; and The World Crusade.
Among those attending the school from outside the city were Mr. and Mrs. Artemus Lamb, Mrs. Marian Tyler and a close friend of the Faith from the capital; three believers from El Salvador; and one from Retalhuleu. Contacts from Quezaltenango included some youth eagerly seeking, and other friends of much capacity.
The last night of the school was on Good Friday. Since Quezaltenango has a justly-deserved fame for the spectacular elegance of its rich religious processions observing Good Friday, it appeared to offer insurmountable obstacles for attendance, as streets leading to the Bahá’í Center were blocked in all directions for hours.
Nevertheless, shortly after the appointed hour, the largest group yet was assembled, containing some new seekers. It appeared that the school had created such
The Bahá’í community of Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia,
on Riḍván 1960.
The first Indian believer of Quezaltenango.
a powerful spirit that the participants did not care to
follow the traditions and customs of a past Dispensation. Instead, they had surmounted great obstacles to
continue the search for truth with their spiritual companions. Important questions were asked and answered.
As always, when the unifying love of Bahá’u’lláh is
manifesting its power, it was very difficult to say
goodbye. All lingered on to enjoy the deep spiritual
fellowship that had been so firmly established.
Many expressed the hope that this is but the first of many such summer schools in Quezaltenango.
Philippine School Emphasizes Challenge of Opening More Islands to Faith[edit]
The Third Annual Philippine Summer School was held at Solano, Nueva Viscaya, in the newly renovated Bahá’í Center, on April 14 to 17, 1960. Over eighty Bahá’ís and guests gathered together in the quiet atmosphere of this historic community, where the first spiritual assembly of the islands was formed over ten years ago. There were sixty-two adults and twenty-five children in attendance.
The first note in this summer symphony came from the soft, sweet voices of the children, gaily attired in colorful costumes portraying the various nations and races of our Bahá’í family, filling the hall with the accents of hymns raised to God, His Prophets, and mankind.
In the absence of her husband Orlando, who was pioneering in Baguio while attending school there, Mrs. Leonicia Maddela greeted the friends and opened the summer school. She called on friends from different centers to come forward and be recognized. Manuel Rodriguez, an outstanding artist in the country, who brought his wife and the three youngest members of his family on a long and tiring trip, with a wonderful simplicity and humility shared his deep feelings of happiness and joy. He spoke of the beauty the Message of Bahá’u’lláh had for him as an artist and the inspiration he felt to teach the Faith through art. He said he would soon see the Mother Temple of the West, as he had been made the recipient of a Rockefeller fellowship for travel and study in the United States.
A new believer from Quezon City, Mrs. Rose Man[Page 13]
gapis, related how she had received the message
from Jack Davis. a pioneer in Cebu City. She accepted the Faith two days before the Fast, fulfilling
that obligation, and in the same period translated
Bahá’í Answers into two major dialects.
At the invitation of the
Southeastern Auxiliary
Teaching Committee of
Alaska, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene King of Tacoma,
Wash., toured, lectured,
and taught in Ketchikan,
Sitka, and Juneau from
June 9 to 15, 1959. Mr. and
Mrs. King are blind Indians, he an Aleut Alaskan,
she an Eskimo.
The keynote of the conference came in a letter
addressed to the summer school by the Auxiliary
Board member, Jamshed Fozdar. In his message, Mr.
Fozdar called the attention of the friends to “the short
time still remaining for fulfilling your glorious destiny
in this immortal Cause.”
Mrs. Dioncia Vadel and Mrs. Maria Gonzalez, both of Solano, talked on the “various ordinances and laws of the Bahá’í Faith,” stressing the importance of following the laws completely, and the effect of obedience to His admonitions. Other courses were given as follows: M riano Tagubat on “Prophecies Fulfilled in the Bahá’í Faith”; Jovito Tottoc on the “Dispensation of Bahá’u’lláh”; and Miss Enriqueta Tagubat on “Teaching Bahá’í Children.”
The final session drew attention to the grave position in which The Philippines is compared to her neighbors. Many important cities and islands have, as yet, no Bahá’ís. The responsibility of meeting these requirements, of opening and consolidating these areas, was placed on the shoulders of a young community The summer school ended on this high note of responsibility and challenge which was expressed in the words of Mrs. Maddela, who said, “I pray to God that my days will not be lost to me and that I will arise to do my share in spreading the Glad Tidings of Bahá’u’lláh.”
Three Supplementary Goals Won In Central and East Africa[edit]
The Annual Report of the Tanganyika/Zanzibar Teaching Committee contained the joyful news that the Tanga, Tanganyika, Local Assembly has very recently achieved its incorporation. Local assembly incorporation is a goal of the Guardian's Seven-Year Plan for this region. Tanga is the fifth local assembly to be incorporated in Central and East Africa.
At the end of February the Certificate of Registration of the new Bahá’í Publishing Trust for the Central and East African Region was received from the Registrar of Business Names in Kampala. It is the first to be established on the African Continent.
In January the Application Form and the Statutory Declaration for the setting up of the Trust were signed. One room in the National Ḥaẓíratu’l-Quds has been allocated to the Trust, On April 21 a letter was received from the East African Income Tax Department, Kampala, stating that the Bahá’í community of Central and East Africa is exempt from payment of income tax on income to the Fund.
With the establishment of the Publishing Trust and the granting of income tax exemption. not only have two further supplementary achievements been won for this region in the Spiritual Crusade, but still added recognition has been accorded the Faith by the Uganda government.
CENTRAL AND EAST AFRICA BAHÁ’Í GAZETTE
Bahá’ís Sponsor Get-Acquainted Program at Philadelphia’s International Institute[edit]
Philadelphia is one of forty-six cities in the United States which maintain an International Institute dedicated to the purpose of integrating newcomers to the community, particularly from foreign countries. In that city the program includes monthly Sunday teas, which offer the newcomers and the citizens opportunity to become acquainted.
Bahá’í contacts and participation are particularly easy because a member of the Philadelphia Bahá’í community is public relations director of the local institute.
Thus the Bahá’ís of Philadelphia were given the opportunity to sponsor one of the recent teas, which was announced to the entire institute membership through the regular monthly flyer.
Winter School held in Cairo, Egypt, January 28 to February 5, 1960.
The musical program for this event included solo selections by Carol Rutstein accompanied by Lee Tichenor, and solos by Paul Selvaggio, an operatic singer who kindly substituted for another Bahá’í who was ill. Refreshments were served to approximately one hundred persons h fore the usual dancing. During this interval the Bahá’ís mingled freely with the guests and made some new and promising contacts for the Faith. The spirit and friendliness of the Occasion brought many compliments to the director and staff workers at the institute as well as to the Bahá’ís themselves.
Montclair Bahá’ís Invite 25 Friends To Riḍván Program of Music, Readings[edit]
The Bahá’ís of Montclair, N.J., commemorated Riḍván this year by inviting twenty-five friends to enjoy with them an evening of piano music from the works of Brahms, Schumann, and Chopin, played by Mrs. Phyllis Tonkonogy.
The selections were preceded by excerpts from The Hidden Words, The Kitáb-i-Íqán, and other Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, and a brief story of the life of Bahá’u’lláh and the meaning of Ridvan.
At the close of the musical program all remained for coffee and to discuss what they had heard. The Bahá’ís feel that this event made an excellent impression upon those who had not heard of the Faith previously.
Faith Taught at University of Virginia[edit]
As a result of the activities of the Bahá’ís with the University of Virginia. the Faith is now being
Five members of the first Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Puma Arenas, Chile, the southernmost city of the world. Front row: Sra. Willems, Sr. Molteny, and Cecilia Willems. Back row: Sr, Montero and Sr. Vergara.
First Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Ventura, Calif., formed on April 21, 1960. Front row; Mrs.
Marie Weaver and Mrs. Inez Ford. Back row: Clifford
Vigé, Mrs. Mary Lou Vigé, Mrx. Eleanor Carter, Marcellus Carter, Mrs. Jan Ray, James Ray, and Miss
Janice Wildman.
taught at the university as a part of a course on
“Western Religions.” The origin, history, administration, and present status of the Faith have been presented. with some emphasis on the three Central
Figures of the Faith, and with a showing of pictures
of the Temple. It is hoped by the local friends that
this marks the beginning of more active seeking on
the part of the youth in this particular area.
BAHA’I IN THE NEWS[edit]
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution Magazine Section has published a feature article by Dr. Alfred Weinstein about Mrs. Jennie Taylor, the Bahá’í pioneer who is administrator of the Bahá’í Indian Institute in Chichicastenango, Guatemala. The author, who wrote the best seller of a few years back called Barbed Wire Surgeon, met Mrs. Taylor quite by chance while visiting there and learned of the deep love and confidence she has engendered in the Maya-Quiche Indians there. His article is written with warm sympathy and admiration for the selfless Work she is doing and it is illustrated with some interesting photographs.
The Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel, Calif., on November 12, 1959 carries a long article by feature writer Bob Kaller, about Arthur L. Dahl, member and treasurer of the U. SA National Spiritual Assembly. The caption, under a two-column wide photograph of Mr. Dahl reads: “Arthur Dahl, Investment Counsel, Is Leader for World’s Youngest Religion.” Most of the article deals with the Bahá’í Faith and Mr. Dahl’s interest in it.
Mrs Arthur Grozier Jones, a Bahá’í living in Middletown, Ohio, was the subject of a feature story by Irene Barr in the Middletown Journal, Sunday morning, December 13, 1959. It is an account of an interview with Mrs. Jones who has achieved considerable
First Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Melrose Township, Ill., formed on April 21, 1960. Front
row: Marilyn Meyer, Irene Meyer, Viola Eston, and
Virginia Uebner. Back row: Erich Schmidt, James
Meyer, Alfred Meyer, Lester Uebner, and Carl
Fingerlin.
recognition as a writer oi short stories, one of which
was published in Turf and Sports Digest, December
issue. The article is accompanied by a picture of Mrs.
Jones at her typewriter, It states that “her return to
writing was instigated two years ago when she joined
the Bahá’í Faith and had a short story published in
Child’s Way.”
The back cover of the January 1960 issue of The National Geographic carries an advertisement of the various cruises offered by Moore-McCormack (Steamship) Lines. Illustrating the Mediterranean cruise is a beautiful color picture of the Shrine of the Báb in Haifa, Israel.
The Green Bay, Wis., Press-Gazette of October 10, 1959, printed a photograph of Mrs. Mabel Amidon, recently arrived in Green Bay from Barrow, Alaska, accompanied by a story of Mrs. Amidon’s Bahá’í pioneering experiences in Alaska and life among the Eskimo people.
Oral Hygiene which has a monthly circulation of 94,000 dentists throughout the United States, carries as its cover of the January 1960 edition a beautiful winter photograph of the Bahá’í House of Worship. In addition to identifying the Temple on the cover, p. 74 refers to it as “one of the most beautiful buildings in the world” and gives directions how to reach it from Chicago.
The Geneva Times, Geneva, N.Y., December 5, 1959, published an article about the departure of Bahá’í pioneers Ronald L. and Helen Hauck and their two children for their post in Uruguay. It refers also to their services on the National Bahá’í Youth Committee.
The Baton Rouge, La., Morning Advocate, November 15, 1959, Travel section, published a feature article by Edward Collier on Chicago as “a visitor's delight.” In referring to the city of Evanston and Northwestern University he says: “A few blocks away . . . you are startled suddenly to come upon the Bahá’í House oi Worship, a white eight-sided oriental temple of rare beauty. The filigree dome and precision landscaping further add to the feeling that you have stumbled upon something in an Arabian Nights fantasy.”
“Only Little Things Happened”[edit]
The joys of dedication to the Bahá’ís life, and the confirmations that accrue to those who follow it, are well illustrated in this letter received by the Area Teaching Committee for the North Central States from an isolated believer:
“First of all, thank you so very much for the wonderful bundle of books and pamphlets! They arrived on a day when I was very lonesome for anything Bahá’í, which made them especially thrilling to receive; and thanks also for the package of study compilations. Secondly, am thinking of you today because it is Bahá’í World Youth Day, and wishing you every success with your program. The letter to the editor of the Argus will be read to many of my friends, as most of them take that paper.
“This is one of those reports which an isolated believer hesitates to send in. Only little things happened, such as: the observance of Intercalary Days by, 1. having several friends in for coffee and rolls (Ovaltine for the Mormon!); 2. giving small gifts of baked goods to special neighbors; 3. sending stationery and stamps to a friend in Flandreau.
“On Naw-Rúz thirty-three cards were sent to Bah and non-Bahá’ís One Moslem friend replied with a card on which he wrote: ‘A very happy Naw-Rúz and the best wishes through the coming year for you and your loved ones. We always welcome the coming of spring for starting a new life on earth. May our
First Local Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of
Niagara Falls, N.Y., formed on April 21, 1960. Front
row: Mrs. Frances Bechtel, Miss Ella Quant, Arthur
Patterson, and M73. Mildred, McKown. Back row: Mrs.
Florence Tredop, Mrs. Helen Patterson, Fred Rem,
Mrs. Marion Mills, and Mrs. Audrey Reis.
God bless us.’ On this day the children sang spring songs they had learned, dressed in their best clothes, and the first-grader took a present of a Naw-Rúz card and flower to her teacher, who received All Things Made New at Christmas time‘ She is an excellent teacher and radiates exceptional enthusiasm for her pupils and their interests. I had noticed that she taught the children some things from Christian doctrine, and felt she must learn of the New Day. She now accepts Kay’s Bahá’í comments graciously. Also on Naw-Rúz, a gift of flowers for a special friend and her daughter was accompanied by a copy of Great Themes of Life. This friend expressed much appreciation for the book and the desire to discuss it after reading it.
“On a trip to the library several weeks ago I observed that Bahá’u’lláh and the New Era had been checked out, so I checked out Bahá’í World Faith to keep it circulating too.
“Several Sundays ago I was asked to substitute in the nursery of the Congregational Church because the woman they usually have was out of town, I accepted the job and the two-dollar pay, which was promptly sent to the Deputization Fund.
“Had a welcome visit last week from Farhan Roshan-Zamir, and he took a copy of Great Themes of Life, for most of his friends are church people too. This week I enjoyed and profited by a visit from Helen Drymon, who shared several interesting letters from Bahá’í friends.
“Thank you again for the precious books and for your encouraging support.
“P.S. We do have a children’s class every Saturday
National Baha’i Addresses[edit]
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morning, and the three oldest are making work books entitled ‘God and His Messengers.‘ ”
Baha’i Publishing Trust[edit]
All Things Made New. (Paperbound edition) By John Ferraby. A comprehensive outline of the history and teachings of the Bahá’í Faith, containing quotations from the Bahá’í Sacred Writings presented in an orderly way, together with a clear exposition. Part I consists of “The Teachings of Bahá’u’lláh”: Part II: “The Central Figures of the Faith”; and Part III: “The Bahá’í Community.”
This is the complete 318-page text of the original clothbound edition originally published by Allen and Unwin (London) and The Macmillan Company (New York), but with some revisions and corrections. Available only in paperbound edition.
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Calendar of Events[edit]
FEASTS[edit]
July 13 — Kalimát (Words)
August 1 — Kamál (Perfection)
HOLY DAY[edit]
July 9 — Martyrdom of the Báb
U.S. NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS[edit]
July 29, 30, 31
Baha’i House of Worship[edit]
Visiting Hours[edit]
Weekdays 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Entire building)
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Auditorium only)
Sundays and Holidays
10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Entire building)
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Auditorium only)
Service of Worship[edit]
Sundays
3:30 to 4:10 p.m.
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