The National Assembly cabled the Guardian on 14 April 1952: “KAMPALA DAR-ES-SALAAM NOW NINE ASSEMBLIES ASSURED. BELIEVE MAINTENANCE ASSURED ALL ASSEMBLIES EXCEPT BLACKPOOL WHERE TWO GAPS REMAIN. BEG SPECIAL PRAYERS”.
On news of maintenance of all Assemblies.
From Leeds to Norwich at age 84 and died at age 86.
On 9 January 1951 the Guardian announced the formation of the first International Bahá’í Council, hailing it as “the greatest event shedding lustre upon second epoch of Formative Age...” and on 8 March 1952 he enlarged it and named its eight members. Hand of the Cause Leroy Ioas was appointed Secretary General and as such wrote frequently to the British National Spiritual Assembly. He wrote more frequently, however, conveying messages from the Guardian, requesting information, sharing news, etc., signing his letters “Assistant Secretary”. This was the first letter of this kind. His letters are now included wherever he indicates that he is writing on behalf of the Guardian.
Reply to Summer School.
Reply to greetings of N.S.A. at beginning of Holy Year.
On completion of nine African Pamphlets, a goal of the Two Year Plan.
Announcing “Roll of Honour” for “Knights of Bahá’u’lláh” published in “Messages to the Bahá’í World, 1950–1957”, p. 48.
Refers to purchase of Hazíratu’l-Quds, London.
Refers to purchase of Hazíratu’l-Quds, London.