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November 16, 1920

APARTMENT 3 THE MENDOTA WASHINGTON, D. Q

Nov. 16,1920.

Dear Friends:

Enclosed herewith please find program of Mirza Fazel's visit in Cincinnati, Ohio. This does not include all meetings, but enough to give you an idea of the work that was done. It is forwarded to you that you may see how the friends in other Cities prepared for the visit of our blessed teacher. This program with all the dates, places of meetings, and subjects, is a fine idea. It was widely circulated in Cincinnati and it proved to be a very fruitful service. If possible, it would be well for you to follow this example and have programs printed of all your meetings. It should be widely circulated in all parts of the City: in hotels, drug stores, Chamber of Commerce, Clubs, schools, newspaper offices, and every place where it is possible. Every one who gets copy of such a program, will have all the da tes and places of meetings and subjects for all the meetings. It is then possible for people to select just what they would like to hear, and if they cant go to all the meetings, they can usually arrange to go to some. On this program, Ahmad tells us, it is importa to say that Janabe Fazel is a "Professor of Philosophy from the Shah's Universit in Teheran, Persia; that he is engaged in studying the educational institution of America, and he desires to get in touch with all the phases of American 1 ife, social, industria 1,religious and educational. This will do lots of good. A 180 state that he is writing a book, and he gathers interesting material as he journe along through all the populated Centers of this country."

Also the friends in Cincinnati had printed a leaflet like the. enclosed on "The Bahá’í Movement." They had one thousand printed for $5.00. Note that at the close they have their local Assembly address. They found this lea flet of great value also. A lready a newspaper in Cincinnati publishe the whole thing, and requested the friends to allow them to do so. Such are the confirmations wherever Jenabe Fazel goes. They prepared in Cincinnati for the visit of this heavenly teacher, and were greatly rewarded.

Both of these leaflets are forwarded that perchance they y be a. suggestion for you, or help you to likewise prepare for the great event whic is soon to be your blessing.

His honor, Jemabe Fazel is here to serve, to work, to do and to teach. Our duty lies in opening new doors, so that he may enter with mjesty and humility. The call to you new is for "preparedness", so that not one thing will be left undone which should be done to make the visit of Jen be Fazel in your midst a great success. Truly the beloved friends are working with all heart and soul, and arising in perfect unity to further the Divine Plan. Really it is a heavenly privilege to be allowed to serve, and remark- able unity is in the process of making through the efforts of a 11 the frien everywhere to make ready and prepare for the great days of seed-sowing in every Center where Jenabe Fazel visits.

With loving Bahá’í greetings to all,

In His Holy Name,

Faithfully your sister,

Mariam Haney [Page 2]

Cincinnati, Ohio, November 10th, 1920

A fine day and full of spiritual activities and Janabe Fanel dispensing the wate of knowledge to all those who come to him. At 4 o’clock Mrs. Myers in whose home we bad a meeting last night came with an automobile and took Janabe and Mrs. Farmorton to the "New Temple Thought". At the head of the "New Thought" is Mrs. M. C. Stoiber who is also the Editor of the "Right Thinking Magazine." She had invited the teacher from the East because he had a message for her people. The subject of the talk was the "Parliament of Man". Janabe dwelt in detail on this important problem of this great age and wished all those who were in the audience to work for its realization. He spoke clearly and effectively and raised his clarion voice to the height of human consciousness. The president was very much moved saying that before she had heard of this Cause, she was teaching in New York the identical principles. After answering many questions the meeting came to a close. At 8 P. M. Janabe gave another talk on the "Ideals of New Age and Physical and Spiritual Healing", in St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. It is a colored church but many white people had come by reading the ads in the papers. Reverend MaOxley introduced the speaker with much love and reneration. The lecture was deep and satisfactory, the former and present age contrasted and its brilliant ideals enumerated. At the end there were some Salavation Army las ies in the Church who asked many questions about "atonement and blood of Christ." They thought the "blood of the lamb " had washed all their sins. Janale made it so plain to them in a gentle manner that the spirit and teachings of Christ and living by them will aave humanity, but they were not satisfied. At last the minister got up and told them that we Christians for 2000 years were going to church praying to Christ and coming out to kill now this prophet from the East teaches us: It is enough. We must apply those principles. A rising vote of thanks was tendered to the Persian philosopher, and afterwards Bahá’í literature was distributed, the minister, himself taking a big bunch for those who were not present.

Ahmad.

Cincinnati, Ohio, November 11, 1920

The Bahá’í Cause in Cincinnati is well-established. Almost all the Bahá’í speakers have visited the city and large meetings held, at various centers. The Bahá’ís them selves are most loving and kind. In order to make the meetings of Janabe Fasel successful, they had published about 1000 handbills giving the dates, subjects and places and distributed in four churches, drug stores, and Chamber of Commerce, Hotels etc., They had also published the 12 principles in a leaflet for wide distribution. Thus these two actions are worthy of emulation by all other Bahá’í centres where Janabe will stay for & few days. Every one must become a spiritual warrior in this divine campaign and do his utmost to bring the Cause to the attention of the public. No stone must be left unturned, no effort must remain unattempted. The schedule will be followed to the best of exactness and the subjects of the talks are all comprehensive. The power of the Kingdom is with the workers. Today Janabe and Mrs. Parmerton called at the Editorial office of Times Star and the Editor had an interview which was published in the afternoon with his photograph. In the afternoon and Evening he gave two glorious talks in the New Thought Temple., on the "Ideals of the Age" from a philosophic standpoint. It was a poem from first to last, a beautiful anthem sung by the angels. His talk on "Why the present day religions have lost their power!" appealed to the New Thought menbors, for they come out of Orthodoxy and realize the freedom and the expansion of conscience. Janabe gave 9 reasons why the religions have fallen into decadence and de- [Page 3] generation. They were strong, logical proofs, undeniable and true. The How Thought people accept all the Teachings. The President in the morning had read in her class from the Bahá’í literature and is wonderfully attracted. She is going to study the Cause more deeply and lecture on the Parliament of Man from the Bahá’í standpoint. After the lecture they asked many questions and wore most pleased with the answers. They expressed the desire to send to Persia their maga "ino "The Right Thinking! Their Temple is circular and finely build. They are lots of good. Ahmad.

Cincinnati, Ohio, November 12th, 1920

The first cold day but the heart of Janabo Fazol is warm with the fire of the Love of God, the flames of devotion rising to the height of beauty and exhilaration. Mrs. Tales from Dayton had come to visit Janabe Fazel and since yesterday she had a feast of the soul. She is so anxious that the teacher visit Dayton and give a talk either in her home or in some Church, therefore when Miss Martha Root arrived this morning on her way to St. Louis, after consultation decided to go back with her to Dayton and see whether they can arrange a meeting for Sunday. In the afternoon Mrs. Parmarton's nephow took Janabe in his auto for a ride around the parks and the residences of the city. The ride lasted more than 2 hours and the interesting sights gave a good impression. At 8 o'clock the lecture on "Palestine during the Days of Reconstruction" was given before an audience in the Unitarian Church. Again the minister here has been a college mate of Mr. Vail, knows Mr. Romey quite well and is very interested in the Bahá’í Canac and the Temple. He was glad to see that the Bahá’í literature was distributed amongst the members. Janabe in his louture dwelt on the physical and spiritual regeneration of Palestine; that altho its physical life is undergoing great changes thro the Zionist efforts, English administation, building of schools, constracting railroads its spiritual life is being perfected through the Great Teacher ‘Abdu’l-Bahá—who lives at the foot of Mt. Carmel and assembles in his Home of Pando all the religions and nations of the earth with perfect amity and love. This problem of reconstructing the life of the world is pressing itself upon modern conscience and the urge of the spirit will bring us face to face with its solution in the Bahá’í Movement. The Minister was enraptured with the talk and himself asked many intelligent questions. A member exclaimed: "This was the finest Unitarian lecture I have ever heard!" Ahmad.

Cincinnati, Ohio, November 13, 1920

Like the fountain of the pure water of life, the clear Teachings flow from his heart to quicken the dead souls and to refresh the withered apirits. Cincinnati during the past few days received the baptism of fire and the large meetings held in the Now Thought Temple, Colored Church, Unitarian Church, ata. will yield infinite results. Tonight being the last day of Janabe in this city, a meeting was held in the home of one of the dear friends. He spoke to them about the intimate, sweet things in the life of the Centre of the Covenant; he filled them with His light, made them feel is humanity and divinity and intoxicated with the wine of His Love. He advised them to study the Teachings and to hold regular meetings. "Too many rules" he said "will drive the spirit away. Be simple. Ba natural. The disciples of Christ did not have any rules but they thought thousands. Encourage everyone. Be learners during all the days of your lives. Work for the spiritualization of mankind. When a physician is called out to treat a patient, he should never look at the color of the ill one. His duty it to treat [Page 4]

Dayton, Ohio, November 14, 1920

Without doubt these are great days for the promotion of the Cause in America. The true teacher is in our midst; the Confirmations of the Kingdom are descending upon him; the doors of opportunities are being opened, and the believers of GOD are putting forth every effort to unlock many gates, so that Janabe Fazel may enter therein with humility and love. He was up this morning at 6 o'clock, and with Mrs. Parmerton went to Dayton. About 9:30 he arrived in the station, and Mr. E. N. Fales welcomed him with open heart. He was taken to the house where already a large number of people had arrived, amongst them a Professor of Theology and a Russian scientist. Janabe talked for an hour on the Universal Influence of the Bahá’í Cause. They were much impressed, and the Prof. of Theology was greatly attracted and desired books on the Movement. At 11:30 he was whisked in an auto to the Unitarian church where Rev. Arthur L. Weatherby was giving a sermon on the "Arrival of the Pilgrims in New England." After his talk Janabe was introduced and he spoke on "The Ideals of the New Age" for forty minutes. There were about three hundred people in the church, and as Janabe continued to speak, one could see the rising of spiritual emotions. Every one came afterwards to the front to shake hands and express thanks. A young man and his wife told Janabe that he knew Mrs. Parsons and the Bahá’í Cause; that one season he was in Dublin tutoring her son. He is now teaching in the Dayton public schools. Returning to Mrs. Fales, a bounteous luncheon was served, another informal meeting was held, and at 2:45 Janabe returned to Cincinnati to take the train for Louisville. Martha in the waiting room of the Station is writing her articles for the Dayton Journal and Herald. Yesterday's editions of them two papers had illustrated articles. The Truth is becoming manifest in all parts of the world.

Ahmad. [Page 5] the disease no matter to what nationality, race or religion he may belong. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá is your exemple. Humanity must ever strive to rise to his stature of spiritual perfection. To teach means to learn, to learn means to act, to act means to serve, to serve means to love, to love means to sacrifice, to sacrifice means to die, to die means to live, to live means to move, to move means to rise beyond all liminations, to abide in the presence of unchangeable Divinity. When a soul attains to this celestial height in the Curse of Bahá’u’lláh, the praise of the people will be looked upon as blame and their blame as praise. You must always dwell in this noble mansion, ever walk in this highway, always illumined with this light, ever attuned to this etherial music." The friends were cheered through his discourse, uplifted by his words and elevated through his example. While refreshment was passed questions were asked and answered and at the close everyone read a Hidden word and Janabe chanted a prayor of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in the original. It was half past eleven when he returned home with the sacred words of "Ya Baha Ki Abha " on his lips. A glorious day and night dth a glorious ending.

Ahmad.

125 Ormsby Avenue, Louisville Kentucky, November 15th, 19:20

The spiritual work started in Louisville with a genuine earnestness and enthus-dam. When Janabe Fazel accompanied by Miss Root arrived last night, Mrs. Christine and har son, Mr. Gregory and Dr. and Mrs. Murphy were in the station to welcome him. He was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Christine whose guest he will be during his sojourn in this city. The host and hostess were charmingly hospitable and had done everything to add to the joy of service. A late supper was served and Janabe was welcomed with heart-folt feeling. This morning at 10 o'clock as per arrangement, people came and a most spiritual talk was delivered on this spiritual dispensation. The listeners were enraptured with these brilliant ideals of the Kingdom. They soared toward the clear expanse of heaven and their eyes were opened to the light of day. At 3 o'clock Fasel called on Mr. L. Cook whose lower half body is in a state of paralysis and is rolled around in chair but whose mind is as active as possible. Ho is an inventor, a lecturer and a most graceful speaker. Through sheer perserverance and work he has achieved a nation wide fame and has invented a ship for Ohio river which is different than any so far placed on the market. For two hours these two man of the East and the West spoke and exchanged views on politics, religions, history and the Bahá’í Revelation. They found many things in common. Miss Cook is a beautiful and charming soul, whose unselfish love and devotion to him is a source of constant admiration. At 7 o'clock the Reporter of Journal called and had a long and instructive interview. Already a few articles have appeared in the Press. At 8 o'clock Major Moors, the ex-consul of Persia in San Francisco paid his reppectful visit to Janabe Fazel. He knows Mrs. Goodall, Cooper, Ali Kali, Khan, and many other Bahá’ís. His wife is much interested in the Cause. At 9 o'clock Fazel gave a detailed lecture before a large gathering of young men and women of Hebrew association on the Progress of the Jews in Persia. They listened to the account of the advancement of their race under the influence of the Bahá’í Movement with rapt attention. Dear "Mother Beecher" who is hore and Mr. Gregory accompanied him with appropriate remarks. It was a glorious meating. Love to everybody.

Ahmad. [Page 6]

125 W. Ormsby Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky, November 16, 19:30

It is indeed the wonder working power of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá that this gateway to the South has opened its doors to the Messenger of Peace and Light. The Courrier Journal, the Times and the Post had articles - one of them commencing its opening paragraph with "Allaho Abba" as a greeting from Janabe Fazel to the people of Louisville. At 10 o'clock a number of truth seekers arrived at the home of Mrs. Christine and Janabe was asked to give the spiritual interpretation to the 24th Chapter of St. Mathew. The explanation threw a flood of light over this much discussed subject and the ladies were illumined with the mystic rays of the sun of Truth. At 12 o'clock, Janabe was invited to give a talk at Tyler Hotel before The Optimist Club. There were 300 representative men of all the trades and professions present. Mrs. Parson's leaflets were placed on the side of each plate. Janabe Fazel spoke for 20 minutes on the "Optimist Club" founded by Bahá’u’lláh 70 years ago in Persia. "Optimism is the reigning spirit of the age" he said. The President of the club in introducing the Persian scholar said: "Gentlement: If we cannot produce good speakers in Louisville on the United States we go to Asia and bring them for you." The audience was one mass of cheer and plaudits at the end of the speech. At 7 o'clock Janabe Fazel was the guest at the dinner of Altruist Club, an orginization of business and professional women. The dinner was at the Cortland Hotel. Here the Big Bens were placed by the side of the plates and the diners were reading the booklets before dinner started. The lecture of the awakening of women in Persie was given with vitality and spiritual insight. It lasted one hour and for about half an hour innumerable quadtions were asked. The women were simply enraptured with the progressive lecture. They could not express their thanks enough. Mrs. Baird, the President introduced Janabe Fasel with all the graces of Oratory and the sincerity of the heart and the members of the Club, expressed their thanks unanimously to Janabe who gave them such a splended spiritual talk. There is no doubt that the Confirmation of the spirit is descending upon Louisville and Mrs. Christine is intoxicated with the wine of divine love. She is God-inspired.

Ahmad.

135 W. Ormsby Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky, November 17, 1920

Mrs. Ema Stott is one of the few firm Bahá’ís of the first period. She came three years ago to Louisville and as a result of her coming the Cause was introduced and established in the heart. Through her Mr. Gregory spoke to many people, then Mrs. Louise Boyle of Washington came last year and talked with and confirmed them. Now Janabe Bazel has come with his divine power and all-conquering love and like magic the walls of Jericho have fallen and all obstacles removed. This morning at 10, a large number of important women, each one of whom being a leader in certain lines came, and Janabe after giving a most glorious talk on the oneness and eternality of the spirit, answered all their questions and rent assunder the veils of all theindoubts. They were made happy by the shining of the Sun of Reality. At 12 o'clock he was taken to Henry Waterson Hotel to speak to the members of Kiwanis Club at luncheon. There were fully 200 present, each one a representative of a distinct trade and profession thus by speaking to them it is as though you have spoken to all the people of Louisville. The talk was well received and the interest was keen. The Big Ben was distributed amongst all of them. After luncheon a man came to Janabe and said he had met ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in New York and had dined with him. From the hotel the teacher was taken to the house of Dr. Murphy, a splendid, colored Bahá’í, and from 3 to 10 P.M. believers and inquirers arrived and informal discussions held. Hine Bahá’ís sat around the table, including Miss Root and Mr. Gregory. A wave from the sea of the spirit swept over those who were present. A minister of the Gospel who has been in India became alive with the talk of the teacher and will deliver his mossage to a [Page 7] gathering of the ministers. Mother Beecher is going to stay here and water the seeds sown by Janabe Fazel. Altogether it was a day of work and teaching. Every one was happy, the fragrances of the garden of Abhá were diffused, the glories of the Kingdom became revealed. In Dr. Murphy's Janabe spoke on the verse: "Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free". It was indeed an illuminating exposition. Ahmad.

185 W. Ormsby Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky, November 18th, 1920

This was a most busy day of the whole trip and one of the most spiritual. Janabe Fazel had to give five lectures from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. It will take pages to describe the details in its merest outline. In the morning he spoke to Mrs. Christine's Class on the need of material and divine Education. At half past eleven he delivered an impressive lecture at Mary Anderson theatre on the Evidences of life after death, before several hundred listeners. The Editor of the Louisville Herald introduced him as the sage, at whose feet they were all going to sit, to learn, the wisdom of the East. After the lecture many vital questions were asked and literature distributed. The manager of the theatre although charging other people $300 for the us, ho had given it to the Bahá’ís freely and asked Mrs. Christine if in the future she has other speakers, he will be glad to give it toher. At 3 o'clock he was taken to the first Unitarian Church, whose minister is Dr. Akin. Janabe talked on the subject: "Why the religions of the post have lost their powers!" Ending it with a recitation of the Bahá’í Principles. A woman of 96 years had come to listen to the lecture. She said afterward: "This was a splendid Unitarian sermon. I enjoyed it". At 7:30 "Business and Professional Women's Club" held their meeting in Courtland Hotel and Janabe spoke particularly on the life of Kurat-ul-Ayne which was an inspiration to all those who heard it. The large hall was over-crowded. At 8:40, Mr. Gregory and Doctor Murphy took Janabe to Evangelical Lutheran Church in Clifton, a suburb of Louisville to speak on "Social Justice," Nearly 400 men and women, boys and girls were present. They all listened with the greatest pleasure and as they are mostly Socialists, their questions at the end of the talk were of that nature. Many a big Ben was given away. This has been the most systematic campaign so far for once the interest was aroused, the literature was at hand. One would like to write a chapter on this one day, for each event was very important. May the favors of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá descend continually. Ahmad.

185 W. Ormsby Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky, November 19th, 1920

The last day in Louisville and the glorious spiritual work of Janabe Fazel, not exactly brought to a close, but transferred to other laborers in the Vinyard: "We came here", he said "to plough the ground and sow the seeds, now those friends who remain behind must water them." At 10 o'clock many people came to Mrs. Christine's home and the teacher spoke on the moognition of Truth. They were all interested. In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Hardy took Janabe for a ride through the Park and Camp Taylor, where 90,000 soldiers were trained for the World War. All the immense barracks were deserted. At 5:30 Mrs. Cook came and carried Janabe to her home for dinner with Mr. Cook. It was a most delightful occasion fo speak with this genuis who has never walked one step in his life. At eight o'clock a lecture was delivered in the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church. The Minister and the audience were deeply moved and appreciated the ideals expressed. At 5o'clock Janabe wont to Parr's Rest, an old ladies home, and spoke to about 50 women who are all above sixty. During the day, the beloved teacher said: "There are 9 classes of Bahá’ís. 1. Those who liston, 2. Those who understand. 3. Those who become interested. 4. Those who accept the prin [Page 8]

Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, November 20th, 1920

In these great cities of America Janabe Fazel does not rest for one moment. Day and night he is busy proclaiming the message of the Kingdom, bestowing life to the dead. He is the lover of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and a joy-bringer. This morning he got up early, Mrs. Christine and her dear husband had prepared a lovely breakfast and about 7o'clock Mrs. Cook arrived with her car. The departure was sad for Janabe had learned to love them all but all this separation and union is for the sake of the Beloved. At 8 o'clock the train pulled out of the station and the outlines of a new field became more and more ap-parent. On the way he spoke with a number of souls who were attracted and literature given to them. In the course of explanation with an inquirer he said: "From the time that man is born to the moment that he expires his last breath he must be educated. There are five schools through which the children of man must go. From each they must be duly graduated. They must learn the lessons of one school in order that they may be permitted to register their names in another. The first school is the womb of the mother; the second is the lap of the mother; the third is home and the influence surrounding it; the fourth is the school and college; the fifth the University opened by the Manifestations of God in different ages. The wise and perfect man is he who is graduated from the last. Our duty in this cycle is to get scholars for the University of God." The train passed all day through interminable cultivated plains till at 6:15 P.M. it entered the Union Station. Miss Martha Root was radiantly happy welcoming the teacher to St. Louis. He was taken to Plaza Hotel. At 8 o'clock a reporter of Post-Dispatch arrived and had a very interesting interview. Later Mrs. Barbee called with a basket of fruits for the great teacher, expressing her joy and gratitude of his coming. The list of addresses are print-ed on a card and 1200 distributed. Everything is now ready for a wonderful week. To-morrow the first leature will be delivered in Temple Israel.

Ahmad.

Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, November 21st, 1920

Only the Power of the Contre of the Covenant could unlock the door of the Temple Israel the largest synagogue under the most popular Rabbi Harrison. The subject of the talk was: "The Ideals of this Now age as Interpreted by the Bahá’í Movement." By eleven o'clock the Temple was filled with several hundred of the most intelligent audience. Rabbi expressed the spontaneous desire that instead of reading from the Bible, he would like to read from the Bahá’í literature and so he took for his scriptural reading: "To live the life." He praised the Cause most highly referring to Janabe Fazel as the Apostle of the New Light. It was indeed an inspiring spectacle, a thrilling experience to speak from the pulpit of a Jewish temple, to declare the coming of Bahá’u’lláh in diarion voice and to infiltrate in the minds of men the quickening vibrations of the golden dawn. For more than 40 minutes a torrent of light descended from the lips of Janabe Fasell The audience sat spell bound and drank in every word. Several questions were asked and at the end of the meeting people rushed for ward to shake hands andget literature. For luncheon Janabe was the guest of Mrs. Barbos. A bounteous table was spread and at 4 o'clock the Bahá’ís dropped in and Jambe gave them a beautiful talk on teaching which was reported by Mrs. Barbes. The morning talk was also reportedand will appear in the Jewish papers. The St. Louis Post Dispatch had this morning a fine illustrated article. In the evening another lecture was delivered in the Fraternity Hall, N. Grand Averme on "New Evidences of life after death." The audience consisted of inquirers after truth. It was altogether a splendid beginning for St. Louis, a most beautiful opening for the Bahá’í work. Janabe is glad over the day's work and praises ‘Abdu’l-Bahá for His confirmation. In all these matters he sees His Divine hand. The day was truly fruitful and blessed., the breezes of mercy wafted and the believers were made happy over the presence of the teacher in St. Louis.

Ahmad. [Page 9]

Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, November 224, 1920.

Janabe Fazel said: "There is one life and that is the life of service; there is one law and that is the law of love; there is one way and that is the way of others'; there is one truth and that is the truth of self-abnegation; there is one salvation and that is the salvation of humanity; there is one consciousness and that is the consciousness of humility; there is one music and that is the music of sympathy." This morning Mrs. Allison called and took the teacher to Barnes hoppital. For one hour Dr. Allison showed him the various wards for children and other departments. It was most instructive. Dr. and Mrs. Allison were in Haifa at the time that Mr. and Mrs. Randall were in the Presence. In the afternoon at 3:00 o'clock Janabe went to the home of Mrs. R. T. Harry at 3634 Juniata St. to speak to a select group on the "Brother- hhod of Man". The talk made great impression and the questions answered with the greatest lucidity. Mrs. Harry is a very spiritual soul and her interest in the Cause is very great. She thought the presence of Janabe in her home was a heavenly bloss- ing. On the return to the hotel the reporter of the "Star" interviewed Janabe and re- ceived much valuable information. This morning "Globe Democrat" reported in one column the talk in Templo Israel and has already attracted the attention of the read- ing public. Tonight at the New Thought Centre at 509 N. Newstead Avenue, another lecture was given on "Material and Spiritual Healing" before an audience of more than 300 people. Jambe went into the history of the development of materia medica and the healing of disease by faith. He asserted that we must in this age use both. "The medicine is for the body, the prayer is for the soul" he said. "A time will come when the science of medicine will so advance that all the diseases will be healed through the food and liquids. The prophets are the spiritual physicians of the world of human- ity. They heal the ilnesses of ignorance, negligence, prejudices and envy. These are the most contagious diseases." The lecture was reported by a Bahá’í, Mrs. Wise and no doubt it will become part of the future Bahá’í literature.

Ahmad.

Plasa Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, November 23rd, 1920.

This morning Miss Martha Root came to the hotel and took Janabe Fazel to the Public Library where the mother of Mrs. Barbec is working. She took him around the building and introduced him to her associates and the Librarian. At that time a class was going on and the Librarian requested Janabe to speak to them. There were about 50 yound girls. The talk was short but to the point. It was on the introduction of Now Libraries in Persia as a result of the principle of education laid down by Bahá’u’lláh. The talk will appeal in the National Library Journal and thus roach all the Libraries in the country. From here Janabe called on Mrs. Barbee's office. Hare he spoke with the various officials and Mrs. Barbee in her eagerness to serve was per- mitted to ask all the employees of the Wabash together and listen to an impromptu speech by the Persian Scholar. Buddenly from every office they poured out - boys and girls and Janabe gave them another short talk on the nobility of work as taught by Bahá’u’lláh and praised them for their interest and energy. This was a great event for Mra. Barbos, because thés will give her now & wonderful chance to teache them.

In the evening Janabe Fazel spoke on "Old and New Life in Persia," before the membera of Town Club in the Century Building. This is a Club of professional women and several hundred were present with a few men sprinkled here and there. The audience listened to the story of the old glorios of Persia but the thing that attracted them was the new Glory of that land, the New Ideals springing like a fountain from the heart of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. They were most appreciative and the President thanked on the part of the audience the speaker of the evening. The Evening Star published a long article-most interesting.

Ahmad. [Page 10]

Hotel Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri, November 24th, 1920

The last day is always the most active. Janabe Fazel had to give four talks, each more wonderful than the other so filled with the spirit of love. The first talk was before the Chamber of Commerce, where 1500 of the most representative men and women of St. Louis were present for Thanksgiving dinner. The mayor of the city, Archibishop of St. Louis, Rabbi Harrison, Bishop of Missouri, Major T. J. Dickson and scores of great men - one of the most imposing gatherings that ever Janabe has addressed. When he arose to speak, everyone got up from his seat and offered him a spontanou's homage of reverence. "Thanksgiving in Persia" was his subject and his passion and eloquence were so great that repeated applaude greeted him. At 2:30 P.M. he gave his fine talk: "The Progress of women in the Orient" in the Vandervoort's Music Hall, and there was a lafge crowd present and listenedmost attentively. At 4 P.M. he spoke on "Social Co-operation in Persia" before the fashionable and Aristocratic members of "Wednesday Club" in their own luxurious club house. At 8P.M. he lectured in the Fraternity Temple, 25 N. Grand Avere, on a "New Solution of Economic Problem". Many questions were followed and illuminating answers given. In one day more than 3000 people of St. Louis heard the glorious message so many people asked for literature, inquired about Bahá’í Assembly, desired to help the Cause in a financial manner. Janabe Fazel on his return to the hotel said: "Praise be to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá that He has assisted us to travel throughout these great cities to scatter the lights of love and fellowshio. May he confirm us continually in order that we may bring to an end this significant trip with joy and fragrance! We are raising the Call of the Kingdom as we go along. Tomorrow we shall continue our journey, enter in new cities, meet new friends and gain new experiences in the path of God".

Ahmad.