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Bahai Principles EUGENE J. DEUTH WANDEYNE DEUTH .Howard MacNutt Richard Manuel Bolden , Horace Holley Winlffed M. Schumacher Ann T. Boylun PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY Reality Publishing Corporation 17 West 42nd Street Tel. Longacre 8916 New York, N. Y. 1. The oneness of mankind. Eugene J. Deuth, President Herold S, Robinson, Sec'y & Trea.s. Single Copies. 25 cents. Sold at all Newsstands. Subscription, $3.00 per year 2. Independent investigation of truth. Money Orders Payable to Reality Publishing Corporation 17 West 42nd Street, New York City Copyright, 1921, by Reality Publishing Corporation 3. The foundation" of aU reHgions is one. Entered as Second Class Matter, April 25. 1921, at the Post Office. New York, N. Y.. under the Act ot March 3rd, 1879 4. Religion must be the cause of unity. 5. Religion must be in accord with science and Volume V. JANUARY, 1922 No. I reason. r 6. Equality between men and women. Contents of January Issue 7. P^rejudice of all kinds must be forgotten. 8. Universal peace. The I'assing of .MkIiiI Baba; .-\ihcrl Durrani li aison F*avc :{
The Poet General. Editorial .... .......................................... ... ... 4 9. Universal education. .ibclu! Baba's Last Message to the World .............................. i .... Cftslial Man. Abdnl Baha !■_,................................. -i - .... 'it .... 12 10. Solution of the economic problem. The Symbol of the Bahai Cause ............................ . .. n Bahai, The New Book, Horace Holley Black Brother. Edward L. Fernald .... .... ir, 11. An international auxiliary language. The Role of Women .^/icr the War. Gabriel Duehene ...; It; Our Heavenly Kiiig. M. A. U'alson ,......... .-.......................*. .... 21 12. An international tribunal. The Mission of the Screen ....................................... ................ .... ■ 22 If We Listen. Barnella Brown .................1............ 1............ ... 27 Hands of Servico 28 The prama. Frances Eveline il'illeox ....................... , .... :::i I Have Drunk the Cnp of Happiness.. Sara Savage ..... 27 Three Kinds of' Persecution. Abdul'Baha ..........'..t.. .... :j8 A New Poet. Edward J. Irvine .............'.................. .... 41 The Path. ,Qloria Baker .............................................. .... 42 Bahai .■ictivities ........................... .....;....................... .....C...... .... 48
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Rapidly spreading throughout the world, and attracts mg the attention of scholars, savants and reUgionists The Passing of Abdul Baha of all countries—oriental and occidental Four leagues from Nazareth. Hush! There he lies, Carmel his cenotaph, his Jiome the skies. Who, in his name, shall dare to speak of death? For the information of those who know little or nothing of Abdul Baha, the Blessed, never dies 1 the Bahai Movement we quote the foUowing account translated Now, every heart shall feel some touch of God. from the (French) Encyclopaedia of Larousse: His spirit rests not where his feet have trod; His arms of love are folded 'round the world, BAHAISM: the religion of the dis But most where towly, loving toilers plod. ciples of Baha'o"*llah, an outcome of Babiam. — Mirza Huslan Ail Nuri Baha'o'Ilah was bom at Teheran in From life to life his light of truth shall glow 1817 A, D. From 1844 he was one of conciles them in their primitive When we on others, gifts of joy bestow; the first adherents of the Bab, and de voted himself to the pacific propagA- purity, and frees them from the cor His bounties rain upon us from on high ; ruption of dogmas and rites. For Ba- tion of his doctrine in Persia. After the death of the Bab he was. with the haiam has no clergy, no religious cere His fragrances through all our spirits flow. principal Babls, exiled to Baghdad, and monial, no public prayers; its only later to Constantinople and Adrlanople. dogma is belief in God and His Mani- Let prejudice and all divisive thought ^stotions. , . . The principal works of under the surveillance of the Ottoman Government. It was in the latter city Baha o llah are the Kltab-ul-Ighan. the Ebb to mortality, till life be caught Kitab-ul-Akdas, the Kitab-uI-Ahd, and that he openly declared his mission,.. numerous letters or tablets addressed In reefs of Love's imperishable flame; and in his letters to the principal Ru lers of the States of Europe he in to sovereigns or to private individuals. Ritual holds no place in the religion, Then -shall God's temple rise, in beauty wrought. vited them to Join him in establishing religion and universal peace. Prom this which must be expressed In All the November 28,1921. Albert Durrant Watson. time, the Babis who acknowledged him actions of life, and accomplished in became Bahais. The Sultan then exiled neighborly love. Every one must have him (1868 A. D.) to Acca In Palestine, an occupation. The education of where he composed the greater part of children is enjoined and regulated. No Abdul Baha voiced and made eloquent the spiritual aspira one has the power to receive confes his doctrinal works, and where he died in 1892 A. D. (May 29). He had con-' sion of sins, or to give absolution. The tion that lies dumb in the hearts of men.' He embodied in vigor flded to his son, Abbas Bftendl (Abdul- priests of the existing religions should ous, triumphant rtiaturityHhat ideal which in others is but a Baha), the work of spreading the re- renounce celibacy, and should preach ^on and continuing the connection by their example, mingling In the life sleep and a forgetting. Men of every race, creed, class and color between the Bahais of all parts of the of the people. Monogamy is universally world. In point of fact, there are Ba recommended, etc. Questions not treat in thefworld are devoted to JV:bdul Baha, because Abdul Baha ed of are left to the civil law of each hais everywhere, not only in Moham- ■ medan countries, but also in all the' country, and to the decisions of the has been a pure mirror reflecting only the noblest and highest countries of Europe, as well as in the Balt-ul-AdI, or House of Justice. In stituted by Baha'o'Ilah. Respect toward qualities of eaph. He has taught mankind more than mere etc. This is because Baha'oTlah has the Head of the State is a part of re^ cessation from warfare and strife—the influence of the humility speet toward God. A universal known how to transform Bablsm into a universal religion, which is presen- language, and the creation of tribunals of Abdul Baha has been to create a iiositive vision of righteous ted as the fulfilment and completion of of arbitration between nations, are to suppress wars. "You are all leaves of ness which shall never die. The physical death of Abdul Baha. all the ancient faiths. The Jews await the Messiah the Christians the return the same tree, and drops of the same is like the'physical death of the seed; and from this seed tho'e sea." Baha'o'Ilah has said. Briefly. It the Mahdl, the Buddhists the fifth Buddha, the Zoro- is not so much a new religion, as Re will arise a stately tree whose fruits of knowledge and of love ligion renewed and unified, which Is astrlans Shah Bahram, the Hindoos ' the reincaroation of Krishna, and the directed today by Abdul-Baha.—Nou shall, God willing, provide a feast for every hungry heart. Abdul'' •Li *" 135 veau Larousse niustre, supplement. p. 60. Baha lived forty years in the Holy Land—and in that forty years he made Holy the entire world. ' November 30, 1921. Horace Holley. W': '■ ^ "T:'/ fe-
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peal, so he went off quite happijy with the well stored basket The Poet General on his arm. Now that Abdul Baha has gone into that most glorious life The opposing armies watched with amazement what fol beyond this, which he loved to speak of as the Abha Kingdom, lowed. The Poet approached the man of carnage fearlessly, every one will be especially busy recalling reminiscence of his greeted him politely and said, "You must be very tired after beautiful earthly pilgrimage and its personal relations. Among killing so many people, don't ydu want to rest a while under the the stories he liked to tell and which Ahmad Sohrab relates with shade of yonder tree ?" eloquent emphasis is that of the Poet General, which seems The giant realized that he was tired and stretched his huge peculiarly significant just now. limbs gratefully under the pleasant shade, and the Poet began According to this there was a poet in a certain kingdom to recite to him his latest poems of peace, to which the giant whose verses became the delight of every one, but the poet listened with amazement and delight, he had never heard any was very poor as real poets frequently are, and the king who thing like this in all his bloody life. Then the Poet oi>ened Tiis loved his poems greatly wished to benefit him. At this time the mysterious basket and drew forth the white bread, the well general in chief of the army died and the king offered the vacant roasted fat capon and the bottle of wine, and the giant's eyes post to the poet—the latter threw up his hands in dismay "But , glistened. He had been so busy killing he had not realized how my Lord, he said, "I am not a fighter, I am a poet, I do not hungry he was, and to the amazement of the assembled armies, know anything about military tactics." the two combatants or rather the killer and his prospective vic "Never mind," replied the king, "we are not going to have tim were eating and drinking together, laughing- and repeating any wars, and you are just the man we want, this post will give poetry. Surely there could be no fighting after that. And pres you a good salary and you can live at the court and write your ently the capon finished, the bottle emptied, the Poet and the poetry in peace." , killer went off arm in arm and settled the articles of peace with So the poet accepted the position and wrote most beautiful the two kings, so admirably that fear was banished, for it was poetry which all enjoyed. But suddenly without warning, a. evident that there would be not war during the life of these new powerful neighbor of the king descended upon diis country and friends. threatened to destroy it. Meanwhile the hostile king had among "You are my commander in chief for life!" cried the king his officers a gigantic pugilist who challenged the generals of the of the invaded country, "for with you in command there will invaded kingdom to single combat, saying, "I will fight you all never be any war, and every one will be happy." in succession, and the result will decide who shall have this .^dul Baha has gone to«the Abha ICingdom and he will be country." So the generals of- the king went in turn to their the Poet General in that most' Glorious country, guiding the fate and all fell before the powerful aim of their brutal con forces of Pealce in this one, and leading mankind in the path queror and at last there was no one left but the Poet. Every-^ ways of progress and universal love. Already since his depar one felt that it was a mere form for him to fight, for he knew ture, Ireland is granted freedom, and the Washington Confer nothing of combat and all hated to's6e their loved Poet die, but ence has settled certain essentials which will insure the peace alas: he could not escape his destiny. So as he went to meet of the world for years to come. - \ his opponent, they asked him if he had any last request and he It seems that the of conference is becoming fixed said yes, he wanted a pension for his wife aind he begged them for this consultation is to be followed by others, which vdll as-^ to give him a basket with a loaf of fine white bread, a well sure justice to China and rouse in people the beautiful ideal of routed chicken and a bottle of good wine. They were amazed at Peace. Ilie Giant is lunching from the Peace Basket, and the this, but they could pot deny what appeared to be his dying ap- Fragrance of .the Abba Kingdom is penetrating all regions, so
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that soon the nostrils of humanity will refuse to tolerate any save the surging of the love of Him, the: Incomparable, the Wdl- odor less sweet, Beloved! The eloquent tablet which we publish in this issue is the '' The beloved of the Lord, with their musk-scented breath, l^t word received from the Beloved One to his lovers. May it bum brightly as a candle in every clime; and the friends of Him, sink into all our hearts so that it may become our guidance and the All-Merciful, are in all regions even as the unfolding flowers. our power, leading us to that universal love which is inclusive Not for a moment do they rest; they breathe not, but in remem and without restriction, and which alone creates the progress of brance of Thee; and crave not, but to serve Thy Cause. In the mankind. meadows of Truth they are as the nightingales of sweet melo dies, and in the flower garden of Guidance they are even as the The Editor. brightly colored bloom. With mystic flowers they adorn the garden walks of Reality; as the swaying cypress they bedeck Abdul Baba's Last Message to the World the riverbanks of Divine Will. Above the Horizon of Being they shine as radiant stars. In the firmament of the world they gleam Tablet received by Unity Board after the ascension of Abdul as resplendent orbs. The manifestations are they of Celestial Baha, and copied for distribution among the friends in the Grace, and daysprings of the Lighi of Divine Assistance. New York Metropolitan District by the Board of Consul tation. To Grant, 0 thou Loving Lord, that all may stand firm and The beloved of the Lord, steadfast and shine with everlasting splendor, that thereby the The friends in Truth, and the signs of the All-Merciful gentle gales at every breath may blow from the.bowers of Thy Throughout the East, throughout the West Loving kindness, and from the ocean of Thy Grace an emanation May the Glory of the Lord All-Glorious rest upon thern all ' may arise, that the kindly showers of Thy Love may bestow HE IS GOD ^ freshness, and the zephyr waft to us its perfume from the rose O ye faithful friends! gardai of Divine Unity, O ye sincere servants of Baha'o'llah! Vouchsafe, 0 Best-Beloved of the world! a ray from Thy Now, in the midwatches of the night—when eyes ^ closed Splendor. O Well-Beloved of mankind, shed upon us the Light ^ in slumber and-men have laid-their heads upon the couch of rest of Thy Countenance! ' and soundly sleep—^is Abdul Baha, within the precincts of the O God Omnipotent, do Thou shield us and b§ our refuge,- -Hallowed Shrine, wakeful; and in the ardor of his invocation and, Qr Lord of Being, show forth Thy A^ght and Thy Dominion! utters this, his prayer: 0 Thou Loving Lord! iTie.movers of sedition are, in some O.Thou Kind and Loving Providence! Astir is the East regions, astir and active, and by night and day are inflicting and the West surgeth even as_ the eternal billows of the sea. a grievous wrong. . The gentle gales of Holiness are diffused and, from the Unsem Even as wolves," despots are Ijdng in wait, and the wronged, Kingdom, shine forth resplendent the rays of the Orb of Truth. innocent fold has neither help nor succor. Bloodhounds are on .TOe anthems of Divine Unity are chanted, and the ensigns of the trail'of the gazelles of the fields of\Divihe Unity, and the Celestial Might are waving. The angelic Voice is raised and, Pheasant, in the mounts of Heavenly Guidance by the ravens of even as the roaring of leviathan, is the call to selflessness and envy is pursued. \ evanescence. The triumphal 6ry: O Thou the Glory of Glories! resounds on every side, and the call: O Thou Most High! rings 0 Thou Divine Providence! Preserve Thou and protect us! ^roughout all regions. No stir save the Glory of the One O Thou who art our Shield, save us and defend us! Keep us Heart-Ravisher is .raised in the world, and no tumult is there beneath Thy Shelter, and by Thy Help save us from all ill. Thou 8 REALITY ■ V REALITY art indeed the True Protector, the Unseen Guardian, the Celes tial Watcher, and the Heavenly Loving Lord! exalt Thy Cause and present ourselves a living sacrifice in the O ye beloved of the Lord 1 pathway of Guidance. The faithless, however, by day and night, openly and privily On one side is the Standard of the One True God unfurled exert their utmost to shake the foundation of the Cause, to ^d the Voice of the Kingdom raised, the Cause of God is spread root out the Blessed Tree, to deprive this servant from service, ing, and manifest in splendor are the wonders from on high; to kindle secretly sedition and strife, and to annihilate Abdul , illumined is the East and perfumed is the West, fragrant with Baha! Outwardly they appear as sheep, yet inwardly are ambergris is the North and musk-scented is the South. naught but ravening wolves. Sweet in words, yet at heart a On the other side, they that are faithless wax in their hate deadly poison. and rancor, and ever stir up grievous sedition and mischief. No O ye beloved ones! Guard the Cause of God! Let no sweet day passeth but some man raiseth the standard of revolt and ness of tongue beguile you—^nay, rather consider the motive of spurs his charger into the arena of discord. At every hour the every soul, and ponder the thought he cherisheth. Be ye vile adder bareth its fangs and scattereth its deadly venom. straightway mindful and on your guard. The beloved of the Lord are wrapper in utter sincerity and Avoid, yet be not aggressive! devotion, unmindful of this rancor and malice. Smooth and Turn away from censure and from slander! insidious are these snakes, these whisperers of evil, artful in Leave him in the Hand of God! their craft and guile; Be ye on your guard, and ever wakeful! ' -Upon ye rest the Glory of Glories! Quick-witted and keen of intellect are the faithful, and firm and' } ABDUL BAHA, abbas. steadfast are the assured! Act ye with all circumspection! . Translated by Shawqi Rabbani Balliol, Oxford, England, 1921. "Fear ye the sagacity of the faithful, for he seeth with the Light Divine!" (1) Beware lest any soul should privily cause disruption or stir up strife. In the Cause of the Impregnable Stronghold be ye brave warriors; and, for the Goodly Mansion, a valiant host. Celestial 7Man Exercise the utmost care, and day and night be on your guard, The highest expression of the life of man on this planet that thereby the tyrant may not inflict harm. ' in this age and many ages to come is Celestial: that is, to live Study the Tablet of "The Holy Mariner" that ye may know and act in accord with the teachings of BahaVllah and be stead the Truth, and consider that the Blessed Beauty hath fully fore fast in the love of Abdul Baha. The principles of the Religion told future events. Let them wlio perceive, take warning! of the Blessed Perfection adorn the spirit with the highest at Like dust at the Sacred Threshold, in utter humility and tributes of the Kingdom of Abha, illumine the heart with the lowliness, Abdul Baha is engaged in the promulgation of his Sun of the love of God, make him a servant of the world of^u- signs through the daytime and the night season; whensoever he manity, a standard bearer of Universal Peace, and an drb shin findeth time he prayeth Ardently, and inspireth, saying: ing from the heaven of righteousness. He forgets himself and lives in the flow of the love of the 0 Thou Divine Providence! Pitiful are we, grant us Thy True One; he embraces all mankind with an ineffable tender- Succor; honieless and wanderers, give us Thy Shelter; scattered, uess, and stjives night and day to serve his fellowm^. He do Thou unite us; astray, join us to the Fold; bereft, do Thou becomes a heralcK of the Supreme (Concourse and wins the good bestow upon us a portion and a share; athirst, l^d us to the pleasure of the Lord of Hostsr^ He will be attracted with the wellspring of Life; frail, strengthen us that we may arise to love of the Beloved, and immerse his whole being in the ocean REALITY REALITY 11
of humility and meekness. He Will enlist himself in the army May you receive these bounties day. by day. May you draw ^ human progre^ and limitless advancement of the race day by day nearer unto God. May you be submerged in the Through his zeal, he will sacrifice everything in the path of God! sea of these irridescent lights. May you be characterized by and quaff from the chalice of eternal life. these praiseworthy virtues! This is the most glorious Bounty of this age; this is the This is the ultimate goal of human life; this is the fruit bestow^ of the Bahai Circle; this is the light that iUumineg of existence; this is the brilliant pearl of cosmic consciousness— every heart. is the water that allays every thirsty one; this is the shining star of spiritual destiny! this IS the Divine Elixir that changes man into the image and Abdul Baha. the likeness of the Almighty. Cause has become worldwide. In a short space of tune It has permeated throughout all regions, for it has a mag netic power which attracts all intelligent men and women to- Excerpts from an address given by Abdul Baha, in Chicago, wards its center. If a person become informed of the reality May 3, 1912. of this Cause, he will believe in it, for these teachings are the spirit of this age. "In this Western world, with its stimulating climate, its The Bahai Movement imparts Ufe. It is the cause of love ' capacities for knowledge, its lofty ideals, the message of peace ^d amity amongst mankind. It establishes communication be should be easily spread. The people are not so influenced by tween various nations and religions. It removes all antagonisms. imitations, and through their comprehension of realities and I Arid when this Cause is fully spread in Europe, warfare will be unrealities they should attain and realize. They should become a thing of the past, universal peace will be realized, the one leaders in the search for the oneness of humankind. What is ness of the world of humanity will be practised, and religion higher than this responsibility? In the Kingdom of God no and science will work hand in hand. Then this world will be- service is greater, and in the estimation of the prophets, in come one family. There will remain no racial distinctions, such cluding Jesus Christ, no deed so estimable. American, Arab, Turk or Persian. They "Yet even now warfare prevails. Envy and rancor arise will all become one people. between nations, but because I find the American nation so The Bahai Movement bestows upon man a new spirit, a capable of achievement, and the American government the fair new light, and a new motion. It enlarges the sphere of thought. It Illumines the horizon of the intellect. It expands the ar«na est of Western governments, its systems superior to others, my of comprehension. ^ wish and hope is that the banner of peace may be raised first on this continent that the standard of the Most Great Peace may K 4. the radiant century hath come. Praise be to God, the eternal springtime hath lutched its tent. Praise here be unfurled. May the nation of America and its govern be to God, this is the age of the discovery of the realities of ment unite in their efforts, in order that this light may dawn , things. Venly, I say unto' you, this age is the age of lights from this point and spread to all regions, for this is one of the This age is the age of sciences. This age is the age of the ap-" greatest bestowals of God. In order that America may avail- pearance of truth. This age is the age of the extension of the h^self of this opportunity, I request that you strive and sup sphere of thought. This age is the greatest divine age. This plicate with heart and doul, devotilig all your energies to this age IS the age of everlasting life. This age is the age of the end, that the Banner of International Peace in reality may be outpounng of the Holy Spirit. - This age is the age of the flower unfurled here, and that American Democracy may be the cause ing forth of all the hidden virtues of the world of humanity of the cessation of warfare in all other coufitries." r «<>- . ^
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> ::w-' BEJiai The New Book By HORACE HOLLEY We have waited a long time for this beautiful book, the book which should remove from the word Bahai its alien and sectarian semblance, and establish it as the universal talisman which alone can unite mankind, and now we have it—^Bahai. The spirit of the Age brings us into the consciousness of the •1■ Light, the Glory which shall unite mankind and of which Bahai is the follower and dispenser. In his own definition, Horace Holley says: "For others Bahai , ■ The Symbol of the Bahai Cause means the privilege of belonging to an active movement already ■ spread throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and large ■ portions of the East, a movement spreading the ideals of fellow ■ Abdul Baha when asked ship and service irrespective of race, creed nationality and class." ■ And again: "Behind this word for many there stands also ■ in one of his Paris talks a glorious Presence, a Divine Being, whose title this word is: what will be the symbol of The glory of God. These persons feel this presence as the con ■ trolling force behind every event of this time. Thus is Bahai this movement in future, ■ the cause of a new spirit—of reverence and devotion, written corresponding to the cross as it is upon a Bible a World Bible, revealed in cosmic utterances ■ of Christicinity, replied— -s. which gather together those who seem to be a nucleus of the ■ future, spiritual race." ■ ■ The author writes with a most brilliant and flowing pen, which carries us into a beautiful and universal world, in which ■ ■ "The Free Soul"^ we translate the sordid events and features of the human and earthly complex into what become radiant—meanings, and sig^ ^cant realities. Love and knowledge are facts pouring from ^at sphere of radiance "into this one of darkness, transforming its shadow into light, its hatred into service. He shows us how through all the turmoil and disaster of recent years there is actually arising a golden structure of new life more complete and perfect than anything that this cycle has previously appreciated, and how each progressive group of the dawning New Day, The osophy, Christian Science, Socialism, etc., has caught its ray from the rising sun and has proceeded to gild with it the sur rounding darkness. Already we can see the local consciou^ess growing cosmic, the sectarian universal and pervading all a new REALITY REALITY consciousness of God, which makes Him the Power in life and the love in consciousness. structure, full of spiritual and artistic symbolism and the pub- Many people reading this wonderful book will realize what Ushers have added a particularly satisfactory and charming has been for years their own leit motif and hidden urge. They print of the temple itself. Let us add here that the frontispiece have lived the radiance without naming it. In this case the name of the volume is a portrait of Abdul Baha, so excellent and lovely ^omes an added joy and eagerly one recognizes Bahai as the that in this day of our first loss it is particularly appealing. flower which gives meaning to existence, the fruit which pre The writer is especially grateful to the author for having serves the hidden essence of the Sun. included in his Bahai Documents the remarkable talk on The The volume is very complete, it voices the message to Chris- lUnminati given by Abdul Baha at St. Martini's Lane, London. faanity, to Judaism, to Theosophy, Christian Science, and New This eloquent morceau of instruction though included in the Thought politi^ and Economics, bringing to each one the uiii- Paris talks, is unknown to many followers of Abdul Baha, but versal note which binds and unites into a cosmic unity the. sepa>< should,be in the hearts of all. It contains the key note and es rated fractions of truth in the world. It draws the politician away sence of meditation, without which as the master says, man from his little barricaded self into the arena of international still belongs to the animal kingdom. peace and interest—prophesied by Baha'o'llah—and shows him May Bahai soon be in the hands of every reader and quickly the outline of the divine civilization/^to, be established in this day penetrate his mind. It is published by Brentano, and retails on the great foundation of the true brotherhood. The growth at $2.50 per copy. ^ ^ j > pf the law of co-operation which mU|t succeed competition is ---------------- — Mary Hanford Ford. 1 clearly indicated and many readers of this book will rise from 7 its perusal with a new consciousness of the interpretation of ideal and real. Their separation has caused the enslavement and Black Brother chaos of the human race and their union today will build inter^ In the forest, dark, primeval. national unity and' the divine civilization. Quoting from Abdul Once there ruled a mighty people.'^ Baha, he says here, "The scope of Universal Peace must be such Tall of stature. Kings and Warriors, tha:t all the communities and religions may find their highest Priests and Servants; AllNyere black men. wish realized in it. At present the teachings of his Holiness Building stately monuments,' j Baha'o'llah are such that all the communities of the world, On forgotten continents. whether religious, political or ethical, ancient or modem find in Ages passing leave few traces. the teachings of Baha'o'llaii the expression of their highest Save in desert lonely places. wish.'' Of this ancient sovereign people. In the 'chapter on the Spirit of the Age, the author drawd Here and there a tribe, a remnant, ' together the many glittering strands of his thought into a trans - Dwferfbd in body, bowed to earth, figuring whole,, consisting largely of the words of Abdul Baha Findi the fate of humble serf. himself, which camy us finally into that glow of light, which Black men. Brothers! Raise your faces. T, ! -M alone in this day renders existence hearable. He has added a Dawn again shines on the races. chapter on the Bahai Temple which is now being erected in Bright the Sun of Truth above us. Chicago and there we read of the first universal rehgious edifice, Warming hearts now hard and selfish. the first temple of god built so that*all mankind may wor^p Love appears, all men are free. within it—Mr. Holley ha^'eloquently described this beautiful Equal in God's Unity. —Edward L. Femald, DTO. X V
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strengthening the ranks of those, who deem it their task to pro tect the past? The Role of Women after the War Or on the other hand, will they realize the hidden weakness '' By Gabriele Duchene and uncei-tainty of the forces which seem to reign today in the world, and dedicate,,themselves to the establishment of a new Member of the Executive Committee of the International League of order of things ? Women for Peace and Liberty, Section of France Will they become the missionaries of progress, whose eter nal laws will finally triumph over all opposing tendencies ? passing thru an epoch full of tragedy. The Novices as they are in politics and therefore (also) not world of yesterday is falling to pieces, and now begins handicapped by the prejudices common to male citizens, will they ^ ^ ~ the painful labor of building a new one in the midst be able to fill it with a new spirit? 'of chaos. There also arises the question, what role is destined Let us hope so. for women in the history of this period? Are they to reject all Until the most recent time women had been eliminated from manner of responsibility for the conditions of the past, and with pohtics; and they therefore have no direct responsibility for the draw themselves from the existing misery which flows fipm it, present unhappiness. May they not allow themselves to de to And refuge in a purely theoretical idealism where their sensi spair on account of the terrible inheritance of the errors and mis- bility will no longer be exposed to suffering. " leading traditions of men. . No! That would be criminal cowardice. The gravi|;y of the It is necessary that they turn firmly to the future with an present hour forbids their flight into the world of dreams. unshakable will, not to let even a fraction of their strength to Are women to limit themselves to following the old tradi- be diverted from constructive work. Jion of their sex by bending over the sufferers, murmuring words j^t is further necessary that the^ begin their work in an of comfort to the victims, weeping with the conquered, some objective spirit, and conse(Juently eliminate every kind of pre times even—forgiving the conquerers ? judice, be it philosophical, religious, social or political. No! They demanded their share of rights, they iftust- Hitherto the public activity of women has been directed also take upon themselves their share of duties, even if the bur^ exclusively to the liberation from the yoke of th4 male sex. They den should be very heavy they must resolve upon deeds. aimed to win justice and liberty Jor themselves by the equalizar And if this be so, is their actioir to take place independently fion of the sexes. \ of that of men ? Nevertheless; the . right to vote unW the same conditions That would be a great mistake. as men, the enjoyment of certain civil rights, the absoluate Only by labor in common, by ever more intimate collabora equality of the sexes: all combined do not yet constitute complete tion of men and women, will the absolute equality of the sexes justice. become a reality and new Strength acquired by the co-operation As long however, as justice is riot fully established, the of the women will be of the greatest benefit for the good of all world will not know any sort of peace. As long aa present dif mankind. . ' ferences exist, J;he, battles will continue. As long as the kuman In what direction are women to work ? ' Will they in their race divides itself ^nto two competing groups, men and women, very recent escape from slavery, still affected by the feeling of the battle between the sexes will not cease, As long as the mem submissiveness or perhaps even inclined to worship power, join bers of human society are divided into different social categories, forces with the gentlemen of the present day? the battle among the classes will exist either, in the less crude Or will they justify'their reputation as "Conservatives" by form of tUe present time or in the brutal form of civil war.
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reality REALITY An institution which no longer responds to the aims and de As long as no common bond embraces the different nations, sires of human beings and of the time is doomed to perish. Every strife will exist among them, and the danger of war will not be effort to reconstruct and strengthen it, every attempt at partial, removed. opportunist reform is in vain. As long as the idea of the unity of the human race does Let women be willing to understand that, and not waste not stand higher than the idea of nationality, peace will be in their forces, in order to inspire new life into institutions, which danger. already bear within themselves the germ of death. If women want peace, if the mothers of the present and More exactly, let them strive to perceive the direction taken those of the future want to protect their children against the by the great human currents in the present savage chaos; let return of the cruelties which were brought to pass at the be them see their task in collecting the seeds of life and progress, ginning of this century, they must concentrate all their strength and unwearedly spreading them in a purposeful sowing. on the effort to annihilate everything which causes man to be One need not be a very clearsighted observer, to notice that divided from one another. today, notwithstanding the colossal efforts to maintain all exist It is for women, who have only now been freed from mdent ing differences the irresistible tendency toward unification is injustice, to dedicate themselves to the establishment of com always becoming more evident; in all lands there is a parallel plete justice in every part of the world. movement of political, economic and social reforms; weak at How is women's activity to be most usefully employed, i» tempts at regulation by international legislation, destined al order to bring about this condition of justice? ways to summon forth more and more international action. We are still so far from the position of real justice that it On the other side, the increasing relations among the sepa-, ] is only by slow degrees that we can discover the deep and radical rate i^viduals, institutions and states ^countries), make it ab reforms which are necessary. solutely impossible to treat* persons ahd peoples as separate But today we have one certainty; no reform great or ^mall, units. no revolution in the mind or in the material world can be pei^- From that it follows, that there is no better means for ad manently rooted if it is not preceded by a long and intensive vancing progress than to work in ,an international direction on mental preparation of the minds of the people, guided by leaders the largest possible scale. That means examination of all prob ' of a lofty spirit. lems from an international standpoint, ^n investigation of in Legal institutions have less significance than the will of the ternational solutions, and the creation of an international spirit, people. The titles which adorn them say little; yet the spirit to permit also the transition from theory to actuality. which animates them is decisive. In a democratic society, insti Translated from "La Esperahtisla." tutions must be the instrument of the will of the people; but, as proved to us today by many examples, they often become the greatest barrier to the manifestation of this will. ^Vords of Abdul Baha on "Women' y-
Voltaire has said: "Laws are made in' accordance with the "Women must e^eavor.therefore to attain greater perfec time, the individuals, needs," etc. "If the needs have changed, tion, to be man's equal in every respect, to make progress in all then the laws which have remained become absurd." The same in which she has been backward, so that man will be compelled may be said of all institutions. Spiritual currents and social to acknowledge her equality for capacity. formulas are today subject with a speed such as was never be- ' "In Europe women have made greater progress than in the fore'seen. What kinds of institutions have the power to follow East, but there is still much to be done. When students have in the evolution with equal rapidity? ■\
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20 .REALITY REALITY 21 arrived at the end of their school term an examination place, and the result thereof determines the knowledge a™ tender heads and soon they will grow and develop and produce p^ity of each student. So will it be with women, her actions luscious fruits." , Abdul Baha. \ will show her power. * ♦ ♦ "There will be no longer any need to proclaim it by words. Question: Does Abdul Baha wish the believers to take part It is my hope that the women of the East as well as their West in charitable affairs, or political, or should they interest them ern sisters will progress rapidly until humamty shall reach per- selves in spiritual things only ? Answer: Any movement that is for the benefit of mankind "The future of the Oriental woman is very bright, and she should be joined by the Bahais. If they are not asked to help, is now in a period of transition. She is trying to discard the old they should offer their services, especially in all .kinds of charita archaic garments and is putting on the new and modem gar ble work. They must not be exclusive but general and serve be ments of spiritual and intdlectual thoughts. She is striving. lievers and unbelievers alike. They should also take the usual She is looking forward. She is looking for the New Light. voters part in all elections. Valiantly she is going ahead and at every step she is ^removing from her path new and unexpected stumbling blocks. Thus she "Daily Lessons." is paling the road for her sister yet unborn. With the lantern Acca, Jan. 1908. of Baha'o'llah in her hand, fearlessly she walks abroad while the night of ignorance is dark, the winds of prejudice howUng, the hobgoblins illiteracy intimitating, the fanaticisms old Mul> Our Heavenly King lahs surging the nightmare of unexpected attacks growling, the \ ^1. Glad Tidings everywhere I bring. - I powers of darkness and the Oriental fanaticisms staring her in Of the Advent of our Heavenly King. Loudly let your anthems ring; the eyes. . ' . Glory to our Lord and King. "But our 'New Oriental woman' like unto her 'New Occi Refrain: Shout ye people! Shout and sing!/ dental sister* has seen the Light and her star-like destiny, tod Glory to our Lord md King! with unwavering courage and indomitable energy she has re- - solved to reach her glorious destination, and no power on earth . 2. O seek Him not in far off'sk off'skies; can stop her achieving her exalted mission of ideal and practical Unstop your ears, unveil your eyes. He makes the simple truly wise, i emancipation. The dead He bids from the graves arise. "We are at the most interesting period of women's develop Refrain: ment. While they are acquiring virtues, studying sciences,- 3. Ye Nations come in one accord. equipping themselves with artistic careers and entering upon Himself invites you to the board. the field of active work, the old foundations are tottering, the Proclaim the Message of God's Word, old earth is passing away and the New I^eaven appearing. May Ti^l every soul on earth has heard. the stars of this Heaven incre^e daily in lustre!'' R^rain: Paris, May 10,1913. 4. The time is short, the Voice is clear. "It is very clear that in the immediate future, women shall That bids us tell our Lord is here. play a great role in ^he program of civilization. There is a great Loudly let your anthems ring; unrest in the women's world. The seeds of New Ideals which Glory to our Lord and King. have been sown in the hearts, are beginning to push out their Retrain: M. A. WATSON. ' '
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^oman_two women-and-a-man prescription for the drama, there The Mission of the Screen are other constructions just as vital, just as gripping, just as By Laurel Miller dramatic! We know too much just what to expect of the aver Every phase of human activity that is capable of takinsr age picture to do other than yawn and yavm wondering how hold of human attention to any great extent—to the controUing soon "thejjlame thing will be over" and the fellow we knew all of the interest of a nation or nations, is of divine ordainment along would finally get the girl, enfolds her in his arms at the and has its particular mission upon earth. "novel finish." Mechanical stuff. What food is there for the Whether it at first finds its mission, or arrives at its goal Mind? Lifeless forms are abhorrent— it is the living forms after a tortuous route depends upon its essential nature and the that thrill us with interchange of idjas. There is no idea in a proper, or improper hands in which it is made to find itself dur dead thing. This does not mean that pictures need be didactic, dry and ing its course of development. No one has ever stopped to consider the metaphysics of Mo stuffy. That would be as bad as the present state of affairs. A tion Pictures. Those who are making them are of two classes: display of sensuousness, bizarrerie, tinsel, make-believe the one is purely a mechanic of the lowest variety and knows grandeur, naked women, and "tenderloin" doings in general, all nothing about the metaphysics of anything, not any more than hashed together in unreasoning madness and blessed with good he knows about, or is concerned with the ways of his Maker; photography—all for effect;—may entertain children while per the other class is too busy to be bothered with the reason of verting their ideas, but bore and disgust intelligent adults. The anything. In both cases their philosophy is: "Sufficient to the other adults—the ones to whom these things appeal, are more 4ay.". If business is good-and they are making money it is suffi truly dolts than adults, and it is assinine to sacrifice the intelli cient. If the Screen has a mission the ways and means thereof gence of posterity just to cater to them. is of little consequence. Subconsciously they are fatalists, for Now, there is another and still more serious phase of the although they are the hands of the Screen, it must be its own short-^ming of the Movies. It must be remembered that the _ Mind and plan its own salvation. system of photography is exactly the system of the Mind copied. But at some time, some certain class of persons will begin Le^ot this art be underrated then—it may be either a decid to be irked by the monotonous repetition of the artisans' pat edly constructive factor, 6r it is ala'raoingly destructive. We terns. The Senses are changeful and are easily wearied of same learn entirely by what we see. Therefore the sense of sight ness. And while more recent Motion Pictures have evincedxan should be held sacred. What we see determines our future state effort to appease the fickle taste of the public with much that is of being by ruling our actions aqd modelling odr understanding. sensational and bizarre—aimipgi at novelty—and by attractive To revel in unholy visions is to pervert all the senses and must photographic combinations, they have in this wise managed to naturaHy fesult in evil to the beholdd^. To gloat upon scenes effect some pretentious forms, that is, of presentation—but oh! of murder, rape, crime of every variety (and nothing is omitted —such hollow forms. Artisans, you are just plain artisans. You during six reels of a picture) , lust defied, and every conceivable being yourselves soulless cannot put souls into the work of your form of folly held up to view for the sake of sensation, is to hands. make such things the common acts of the future. A recent il Motion pictures have been consistently triangular in form lustration is the Arbuckle case. He and his partners in vice since their earliest inception. But beside the trine, there are may be said to be poisoned by their own conceptions which they the sextile, the square, the sesqui-quadraite, the conjunction and beheld upon the screen. One hardly sees a picture now-a-days the opposition. In other words, outside of the two-men-and-a- m which ^here is i^ot, at least, one i scene where some man rips the clothing off a' struggling woman, forcing her backward. , REALITY 25 24 REALITY necessary here to relate instances of children marked by undue impressions on the imagination of mothers, this being common bending over her—^then there is a cut, and the rest is left to the knowledge. Such cases as that of the Siamese twins, deformi imagination. . ties, and certain pathological conditions such as deadly terror The scene^we behold upon the screen are visions. Visions are matrices—^they are creative in the realm of IDEA and be at the sight of certain things and so on, are too numerous to mention and can all be traced directly to prenatal influences— come the realities of the future. Let humanity understand this undue excitation of the maternal imagination by witnessing any and consider it seriously. What of the future race? The pr^- nant woman who beholds a picture impresses the idea embodied particular thing, more or less monstrous to her. In the case of the crime waves and other atrocities among in that combination of ideas upon the babe in the making—it is adults and the condoning of the same, let it be remembered that moulded accordingly both in mind and form. what the eyes get used to seeing is tacitly accepted. Take, for V Have we noticed any general effects up to the present which instance, the most extreme form of dressing. At first it is diffi we can justly attribute to Motion Pictures? Let us enumerate cult to accept it; but in course of time when the sight becomes some of them: used to it no one finds it, in any way other than natural. It is Since the advent of Motion Pictures the world has had the the same with everything we get used to seeing—it becomes greatest war in history. Does that mean anything? natural to us. Must rapine, shooting, crime and every conceiv Since the advent of Motion Pictures we have evolved that able form of violence and lust become natural to us by reason unique specimen known as the Bolsheviki. Anything in that? of constant screen visions, and to posterity by reason of prenatal Since the edvent of Motion Pictures there has been a steady influence? The Sight, being the most divine, creative sense— and alarming increase of juvenile delinquency. Does that mean the modeller of forms, should not be allowed to become perverted anything? We have had in our midst pronounced crminals of by leaving the choice of what we must look upon to uneducated the tender age of twelve, and many much younger. Robber men, most of them no further advanced in mind than mean, mis bands of babes and sucklings have been discovered by the police chievous children; while the majority are just slaves to lust only after many crimes have been committeed. One little fel low of nine years in Boston was found to be the culprit of many and money. Should not the men of higher Minds and education who daring robberies, breaking into large stores at night, rifling are engaged in Motion Pictures make it their business to sup cash drawers and even opening safes with marvelous dexterity. No grown up Fagin directed his efforts—all upon his own initia press the activities of the illiterate? Should not the State sup tive. Many other such cases have come to light of late, and the press their atrocious production? ^ ] situation keeps improving in a downward direction, according Another prenatal danger it. woqld be well to bring in here is the exaggerated figures produced by the "close-ups." They to police records. History has nothing to equal all this before Are out of all natural human proportions. If white peacocks the Motion Picture era. Nothing in life comes about by accident. can be bred by surrounding the common variety during their . Every thing may be traced to a direct cause. ^ breeding times with white sheets; and if '^Jacob, by setting Before the time of Motion Pictures a criminal was consid colored rods ai'ound the watering-place of Laban's sheep, pro ered a shocking disgrace to/the community and a most despica duce "a preponderance of striped stodge among them, what is to ble character. To-day he is termed a "master mind," and he is prevent the development of human monstrosities among us— "given credit" if he "gets away with it." modem cyclops—children taking on immense proportions as i^ey In the case of the children bom since the advent of Motion grow. Surely the human is possessed of a more lively imagina Pictures the cause is prenatal. They are the outcome of the tion than the animal. affected imaginations of impressionable mothers, and every Every manifestation in Life- -even Man, is dual. And so». woman during pregnancy is decidedly impressionable. It is un- •N - t'
26 REALITY we have another side of the Motion Picture to consider—the REALITY Constructive sjde. We Covered the destructive side first by way of despatching with the undesirable. We must be consonant in all things if.w.e are to be obedient to the Laws of God. That is If We Listen why humanity gives the Devil first thought in all matters. He must first be put out of the way before anything good can be As I walked the city street, accomplished. There are too—prominent in the eyes of mortals I heard music, strange and sweet. —God and the Devil. And even as there was Darkness before In the distance, as though made Light, and out of which Light came, even so the Devil always By deep-toned organs softly played. takes his place before God, and must be vanquished before He To the church my steps I bent virill appear. Analogy is infallible. The same system of prece- Listening my glad intent. (dence obtains in every line of human effort. Everything shows But the church in silence lay— its evil aspect before it reveals its hidden beauty. The dark Still the music far away. cloud does not show its silver lining on the outside, but the darkness becomes beneficence when it sacrifices its existence— Marching band it then must be. • when it disperses to reveal the resplendence within. Either To the curb I stepped to see. that, or the whole thing must dissolve—^pass away, leaving no Never band was, here nor there— trace of its existence behind. The Motion Picture must disclose Still the music on the air. its silver lining, or it too must pass. Listened I in dumb surprise. The mission of the Screen is to hold up a model to Life. With deep wonder in my eyes. How may we best mould this model ? Surely not after the fash Then my heart the mystery Imew— ion of degradation and vice! We must not cater to the lower 'Twas the God-song coming through. senses; they are prolific of design within themselves^ and it is therefore superfluous to study to multiply them. To portray 'Underneath the city's din. the beautiful in IDEA—that is the ideal to strive for, and which If you'll only listen in. finds happy welcome in all_ hearts, whether high or, low, king or You'll hear music soft and sweet. peasant, learned or illiterate. ^ As you walk along the street— Divinity is in Man. In some it is so near the surface th^t Symphonies serene and fair. it is bound to reveal itself; in others so deep down that it is Organ notes deep-toned and rare. to despair of its existence at all; and in others again—^well, their Songs that fascinate the ear. office is that of the dark clouds—the destructive element—^the Melodies so true and clear. Devil, and even he is a necessity. But we do not cater to neces sity in the ordinary routine of life, we strive to overcome it^ and Underneath the clashing tide, ^ to level its attendant difficulties. Why should we then in our Rising, falling, surface wide. higher—creative efforts? Why produce Motion Pictures which Underneath the oute^ strife. create, encourage and develop the base and monstrous in hu Underneath the jars 6f life. manity? Why go to so much expense and lavish so much en Underneath the laughs and moans, ergy to create Necessity which is, in itself, self-creative, when Sound celestial undertones; N by the same effort we can create Liberty—^the glorious Liberty. Underneath the noisy keys. of the future! Run God's deep-seated harmonies. Bametta Brown. REALITY REALITY 28 » \ Hands of Service chapters may be formed, or individuals may affiliate with the work independently. The local organiza Hands of Service tions may be optional with the various Msemblies. A Plan for Raising Funds for the Mashrekol, Askar As a suggestion: In Denver, on the ninth of every month, Last winter, the Bahai Temple Unity appointed a commit the Mashrak -el-Azkar meetiijg is held for an hour, followed by a tee to gamer and distribute ideas for raising funds for the Mash- brief meeting of Hands of Service workers. There are no for ark-el-Azkar, of which committee Miss Martha Root is national malities, records, minutes, etc. The friends meet in a social chairman. Each plan suggested is in the hands of a sub-com spirit and tell of individual experiences in earning during the mittee, appointed by Miss Root. month past and contribute their ideas and suggestions. The Hands of Service Committee earnings are turned over to the "collector" who hands the total Mrs. Elizabeth C. Clark, Chairamn, 4141 Xavier Street, Den to the assembly treasurer, who mails the money (as Hands of ver, Colorado; Mrs H. E. Bucanan, 1904 Logan Street, Denver, Service contribution) to the financial secretary of Bahai Temple Colorado ;Miss Julia Goldman, 89 Pinckney Street, Boston, Massa Unity. chusetts ; Dr. C. S. Frink, Suite 200, 1025 Nicollet Avenue, Min- To date, the work undertaken has consisted of: caring for neapcJis, Minnesota; Miss Anna Savage, 61 Guibbault Street, children, fancy work (sold by others than makers), tatting, Montreal, Canada; Mrs. Louise Gregory, 1017 P Street, N. W., beauty culture, making of aprons, sale of articles of apparel, Washington, D. C. making of garage doors, moving of household goods, cleaning furnace, laundry work for Bahai family, etc. It is suggested that those who wish to raise more money for A list of suggestions is attached hereto. Please mail to the the Temple than they feel able to donate from their incomes, chairman or to a member of this committee any new ideas that might do something for Bahais or non-Bahais (in the_ latter at have been evolved through your efforts. tracting money from outside the Cause and also spreading the Message) at current rates of remuneration. Those with artistic or literary ability will find work along such lines j others who are clever with their hands will know of articles to make and sell; Suggestions those who cannot make things might assist by selling; some win BsOiki lawyers, doctors, artisans, etc., sell their services prefer to render little commonplace services in households. The (ea^ to determine his own remuneration), to Bahais needing field is vast. The choice of work rests with each individual and same, and devote proceeds to the Tenit)le fund; also render like is entirely voluntary. services to others, thereby gaining opportunity to explain pur Donations are not included in Hands of Service contribu pose and the glorious Cause. tions, but only money actually earned for the express purple of House to house visitation to sell Bahai literature, specially increasing the Temple fund. Interested non-Bahais who wish to chosen by the committee, as Reality or Star of the West, if made , join should be welcomed and encouraged, since voluntary aid is suitable. Such publicity work would put the Star of the West acceptable from all who wish to serve, whatever their belief. It on a self-supporting basis, enabling its ^tors to devote all their is thought that many people who have been but casually inter time to it. (This is dependent upon the wishes of Abdul Baha ested in the Cause will enjoy working with the Hands of Ser in the matter, which have not yet been learned). vice, for there is keen satisfaction in making serious eifort to- The making and sale'' among Bahais of rosaries and book- raise money for the Temple through honest service, giving full covers, of covers for Hidden Words and Prayer Book; or articles value for every penny received. that may be originated. REALITY 80 REALITY
Meet at stated intervals for the puipose of making articles ) Portion of Letter from Mirza Ahmed Sohrab. for sale to merchants and others, viz: quilts, useful wearing ap Home of Baha'o'llah, Acca, Syria, parel, noveltieg, etc. ' ■ April 8, 1914. Where there is an initial expenditure for materials, it seems Dear Friends:— as though such amounts should be deducted from the selling "China, China, China—Chinaward the Cause of Baha'o'llah price and the money again used for the purchase of materials. must march! Where is that holy, sanctified Bahai to become the teacher of China? China has most great capability. The Miscellaneous Tasks for Women Chinese people are most simple-hearted and truth-seeking. The Care for children.—Read to, or otherwise entertain invalids Bahai teacher of the Chines^ people must be first imbued with or elderly people—do an hour or so of housework—wash dishes— their spirit; know their sacred literature, study their national serve dinner on maid's day out—do mending or darning—fancy- customs and speak to them from their own standpoint, and their work—go shopping— make and sell useful apparel and novelties own terminologies. He must entertain no thought of his ov?n, V—sell Bahai bookcovers, rosaries, paintings of the Master, or but ever think of their spiritual welfare. In China one can teach other things—^make and sell cake or candy—stenographic work many souls and train and educate such divine personages, each —artistic, or literary work—take a boarder—any task one is one of whom may become the bright candle of the world of hu able to do. manity. Truly I say they are free from any deceit and hjpo- cricies, and are prompted with ideal motives. Miscellaneous Tasks for Men "Had I bepn feeling well, I would have taken a journey to Read to, or otherwise entertain invalids—mend furniture— China myself! China is the country of the future. I hope the or fix odd things about a house—^polish furniture—cut lawns— right kind of teacher will be inspired to go to that vast empire do garden work—shovel snow—look after furnace—^wash win- to lay the foundation of the Kingdom of God^ to promote the lows—do business errands—artistic or literary work—steno principles of Divine Civilization, to unfurl the banner of the graphic work—carpentry—make novelties—do packing—sell Cause of Baha'o'llah and to invite the people to the banquet of various articles—utilize' automobile (if owner) in any original the Lord!" way to earn. ' Thus spoke the Beloved (Abdul Baha) this evening to the assembled friends, and I haye recorded his words here, feeling sure that they will create the proper atmosphere and inspire Miscellaneous Tasks for Children the right kind of heart to arise and accomplish the gireat ser Run errands—^wheel babies—amuse little children- -make vice. Then he continued: "For the last twenty years I have and sell candy—sell papers—cut lawns—shovel snow—light tasks reputedly emphasized the matter of spreading the Cause oJ to help with housework or cleaning—gather berries and other God. In every city there must be organized assemblies of teach fruits—gather, or grow and sell flowers—sell Bahai bookcovers ing classes to teach the young how to teach the Cause and pre —rosaries—carry coal or wood—make and sell basketry. pare them for this most important service. Every Bahai must acquire the lessons of teaching. This will yidd results. ' No other cause is as important as thii. 'The Cause of the promotion of the Qause of Baha'o'llah is the most confirmed Cause. Every time one Cause holds the most suprem^ importance. There is one season to harrow the ground, another season to scatter the V REALITY REALITY seeds, still another season to irrigate the fields and still another to harvest the crop. We must attend to these various kinds of ( activities in their proper seasons in order to become successful. Now is the time of seed-sowing, but it seems to me some of the believers are thinking about crop getting. This will give them no results. Whosoever is thinking of any other thing, he is wasting his time. The promotion of the principles of Baha'o'llah is the most dominant issue before the believers of God." Frances Eveline Willcox The New Year is here! We cannot fathom the mysteries of the future but only trust to faith and hope to shed some light along the pathway of endeavor. Never has there been greater need of universal cooperation and in no walk of life more clearly demonstrated than in the theatrical profession. Words of Abdul Baha in the Star of the West, August 20, 1916. Owing to the general conditions throughout the country, Someone asked about the economic question. road tours have been abandoned or companies have come to dis astrous collapse trying to weather the storm. In the large Abdul Baha replied: "America cannot be compared with cities the successes -have been limited while in New York not Europe. The problems of America in comparison with those of more than a ' dozen productions could, really be said to have Europe are as nothing. One of the problems of Europe is to created any sensational popularity. W^at is the'consequence ? maintain a great army. All the French and German nations Many of our best players are disengaged and those who are con are soldiers. But you are free from this great calamity. You tent to fill their own small niches in less conspicuous capacity, must thank God for saving you. In the interior of America find themselves unable to secure any sort of work. Here is the there is protection and safety. The first banner of peace will opportunity foi^a little cooperation which has bebn seized by a rise here. Know for a certainty that this will come to pass. few who realize the necessity of the times; for the National. Players have organized to revive the repertoire program and For man knows the result from the beginning. The result will such leading artists as Georg;e Nash, Ch^lotte W^ker, Wilton be that peace which you have here among your people will, from here, be spread to other regions." Lackaye, Edmund Lowe, Maclyh Arbuckle, Hhrry Mestayer, Car rie Radpliffe and others will combine to present ^andard plays Abdul Baha spoke to a number of pilgrims in Palestine, as well as new ones and thus give employment the unem- m the spring of 1914, as follows : employed. Augustin Duncan will also inaugurate a repertoire "By a general agreement all the governments of the world season and with the anticipated reduction in the scale of ad— must disarm SIMULTANEOUSLY. It will not do if one lays Mssion prices, many who are now deprived of the luxury of down its arms and the others refuse to do so. The nations of theatregoing, will be able to enjoy a good evening's entertain the world must concur with each other concerning this su ment and some first-class acting. premely important subject, thus they may abandon together these deadlr weapons of human slaughter. As Ibng as one The thetrical seapn i^ still doing unusual acrobatic tricks power increases its military and naval budget, another power and somersaults, for productions are openiilg and closing will be forced into this crazed competition through its natural with such rapidity, that the review is hardly cold in type and Supposed interests ..." before the closing announcement appears. 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Wrights have felt that they understood how to put forth a popu enough of such material, but what about the theatre patron lar or timely topic for the amusement or education of theatre who has conscientiously paid, and paid liberally, for an evening's goers, but i| seems to be an erratic public attending the theatres dramatic entertainment? He feels that he has not been treated this season or they do not themselves know what they want. fairly and will keep away from the theatre." Vast sums of money have been expended in trying to win favor only to be transferred to the wrong side of the ledger. There In a recent talk given by Mr. E. H. Southern, he commented seems to be a question in the minds of some that things are not upon the lack of children's theatres and children's plays in the quite fairly adjusted between the managers and the patrons country, which calls to mind the various efforts made in the for the reason that the prices at the theatres where a worth past to create the demand for that line of entertainment The while production is on view are prohibitive to the general thea motion pictures have in a measure supplied the necessary amuse tre-loving person and only those plays that are not up to the ment for the children as well as educational nourishment and mark or are on the verge of failure offer tickets at prices within m^ also account for the absence of the special holiday matinees their means. For that reason the theatre has become a luxury and other programs for the youngsters that usually appear at m place of a universal institution for the benefit and relaxation this season of the year. The Hippodrome was the only theatre from every-day endeavors and only the wealthy in-towners or to inaugurate a special feature for the kiddies. the out-of-towner who has saved up for a money-spending orgie c^ avail themselves of that pleasure. With the readjustment George M. Cohan, who is credited with having a generous of pnces in other commodities perhaps theatre tickets will also nature, and doing many favors for the profession sometimes go back to normal. ^ finds himself a -victim of the mercenary grafter. Not long ago It IS hard to understand why "Marie Antoinette" had so an actor well known for his penuriousness, met the manager short an engagement at the Playhouse. Historically correct- and requested the courtesy of a seat for the opening night of a presenting a story of one of the most interesting periods; staged new Cohan production. Everyone knows that seats for a New with lavish expenditure by W. A. Brady, with a carefully se- York premiere are at a premium and Mr. Cohan mai-veled at the lected cast headed by Miss Grace George, who not only gave a actor's nerve and determined to get even. He agreed to send delightful interpretation of the queen but made a charming tee seat, and he did. It was a box worth twenty dollars, and the picture in her exquisite gowns; the play;lived but two weeks! war tax amounted to two dollars, which the actor was forced to Six Cylinder Love," on the other hand, depending largely on give up at the box office., Mr. Cohan chuckled'^as the grafter the personality and work of Ernest Truex, is going merrily paid the price of a seat after all. ' * ^ong and "The First Year," a light comedy depicting the exper iences of nearly every newly married couple, is in its second When "Pomander Walk," the quaint English play by Louis N. season. Evidently it was not the Wchological moment to in Parker, was produced a number of years ago by the Liebler Com- terest the public in a Loui? XVI production, but how is a pro well known English actor, created the ducer to know this? part of Brooke-Hoskyn and made a personal hit. Mr. Pawle A well-known writer and lecturer, on dramatic subjects, has arnved in this.cou»try\to play the same character in the in speaking of lack of business at some of the theatres, re Paw^^ Janney. Mrs. marked: "I think Mr. David Belasco has the right idea. When Pawle who accompanied her husband is the daughter of Mr he makes a production the play fills the entire evening. These Parker. "Pomander Walk" had a long and succeLful engage! light, fluffy society pieces starfing at eight-forty-five to nine ment.here,at the old Wallack Theatee, and the play has had o clock are over by ten thirty. To be sure it is often quite several stock productions since that time. The queer little com- •"N 86 REALITY . v REAlilTY'^S munity with its odd charact^s and humorous old fashioned story should lend itself well to' a musical setting. 5
One must take a second look at the programs in the thea I HaVe Drunk the Cup of Happiness, ■ '-.'-til tres these days to be sure that the offering is a speaking I have drunk the Cup of Happiness, drama and riot a motion picture, for so many of the picture Tho' the vessel be of common mold; favorites are now appearing on thie stage that it is necessary, The draught therein was worthy especially when featured or starred, to make special mention Of a chalice of pure gold. that they are to be personally represented. There are now in New York and vicinity, Conway Tearle, Bessie Barriscale, Elsie I have drunk the Cup of Happiness, Ferguson, Billie Burke, Vivian Martin, Alice Brady, Madge Ken The bitter with the sweet. nedy, Violet Heming, William Faversham and Lionel Barrymore. And the antidote of love hath ^ade That happiness complete. The young actresses this season cannot waste a moment's time, and in some instances it has been found necessary to have I have drunk the Cup of Happiness, more than one iron in the fire. One ambitious player accepted For I have loved my fellow men. a vaudevill4 engagement; during a week's lay-off she had an op And beyond the real hath shone the ideal. portunity to secure two other roles; both were tentatively ac Like gems in a diadem. cepted. She rehearsed one and in the interval watched perform ances of the other, not knowing which would be better for her I have drunk the Cup of Happiness, to finally decide upon. But, when the end of the week came the For I've gathered the wayside flower. plays closed their engagements. The little worker hurried back And its subtle fragrance and beauty. to her vaudeville company, glad enough that she had not re Hath quelled the tumultuous hour. signed from it. Thus glimpses into the intimate life of the theatrical profession do not always come under the observation I have drunk the Cup of Happiness, of the public, who regard the playerfolk' as idlers and pleasure In the home of low estate. seekers. And that kindly act hath made for me. The various organizations not strictly regarded as profes-^ The earth less desolate. sional, but none the less successful in many of the productions under their supervision, such as The Washington Players, and I have drunk the Cup of Happihess, , * The Theatre Guild, who projected "John Ferguson" and "Mr. This night in fiiendship with thee; Pirn Passes By" to their credit, ha^e been augmented by The On Sheridan^Drive, in thy beauty and pride, School of the Theatre, founded and directed by some of the A centre of Love may'st thou always be. most active persons connected with the theatre. Among them are Walter Hampden, George Arliss, Elsie Ferguson, Frank 7* Oh home in this City of Destiny,- Craven, Arthur Hopkins, Robert Edmond Jones, Ernest Truex By the shore of .its inland sea, ■' and Brock Pemberton. With headquarters in the Lexington May the ebb and flow of its restless tide, ^ Theatre Building they propose to develop an experimental the Bring ever good cheer to thee. • atre to be operated by the students of the school under pro _ . . —Sara\Savage. fessional direction. wrtUen m appreciation of the Bahai Temple by a citizen\>f Wilmette. S8 REALITY
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Words of Abdul Baha Delivered During His Sojourn in America girdle around my waist, then arranged my clothing so no chains a LL who stand up in the cause of_God will be persecuted were .visible. One day I wished to go to the hammam (public and misunderstood. It has always been so; it will always bath). The guards said, "It will not be possible for you to go to ^ ^ be so. Let neither enemy nor friend disturb your peace, the bath unless these chains are removed; and furthermore it destroy your happiness, prevent your accomplishment. Fix will attract notice from the people in the streets." Abdul Baha said, "I will go." your soul upon God. Then perse^tion and slander will make ^ you the more radiant. The purposes of your enemies will be re The guards then carefully gathered the hanging chains around my waist, covered them with my clothing and we flected upon themselves. They will be injured instead of you. Oppression is the wind which fans the fire of the Love of God. went forth. As we passed through the streets. Abdul Baha Welcome persecution and bitterness. A soldier may bear arms, took the chains frdm his waist, flung their loose, dangling ends but until he has faced the enem^in battle he has no right to a over his shoulders in full view and walked to the hamman, fol place in the king's army. Let'nothing defeat you. God is your lowed by a great crowd of hooting, jeering people. The guards helper. God is invincible. Be firm in the Heavenly Covenant. were most unhappy, but Abdul Baha was in supreme joy because Pray for strength. It will be given you, no matter how difficult of this opportunity to walk in the freedom of the Pathway of the conditions. God. After many years the doors of Akka were opened, the pri When Abdul Baha was sent to Akka, he experienced three son walls throvra dovra and the chains which Abdul Hamid had kinds of persecution. Two kinds were easy to bear. When he placed upon the body of Abdul Baha were put around the neck of Abdul Hamid himself. ' r arrived in Akka they placed chains upon his limbs and circlets of steel were locked around his ankles and knees. While the guards were doing this Abdul Baha laughed and sang. They In brief, this kind of persecution was easy to bear. There was a second form of persecution to which Abdul Baha was con were astonished^and said, "How is this? You are laughing and tinually subjected at Akka. Spies and enemies were constantly singing. When prisoner's are ironed in this way, they usually infoi-ming the authorities that he was plotting against the gov cry out, weep and lament." Abdul Baha replied, "I rejoice be-' ernment, that he was secretly instigating revolution and teach cause you are doing me a great kindness; you are making me ing principles in opposition to the Mohammedan religion. In verj-^ happy. For a long time I have wished to know the feelings consequence of these reports and statements Abdul Baha under of a pr-isoner in irons, to experience what other men have been went a great deal of restriction, difficulty and personal discom subjected to. I have heard of this; you have taught me what fort, but. Praise be to God! always in the utmost joy and exalta it is. You have given me this opportunity. Therefore I sing tion. Sometimes the rigor of his restriction was increased; often and am very happy. I am very thankful to you." After a time he was threatened with death; often threatened with confine the men who had been appointed to keep guarcj over me became ment in another prison fortress, but nothing was accomplished as loving brothers and companions. They strove to lighten my by his enemies that could lessen his complete happiness. On the imprisonment by acts of kindness. They said, "In order that contrary, the more falsehoods they invented, the more evident you may not be subjected to the jeers of the people when you became his innocence and sincerity, the more constant his walk upon the streets we will arrange your clothing so these thanksgiving and rejoicing. This form of persecution was like wise easy to bear. chains are not visible." They took the chains which were upon my limbs, gathered the ends together and wrapped them as a But there was a third kind of persecution which brought ^dul Baha sorrow and unhappiness, a persecution difficult to bear; the bitter words and criticisms of the friends. Where love was expected, hatred anjj-jealousy was found; instead of f^end-' ■;1
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ship and kindness, envy and discord were manifested; instead of harmony there appeared dissension and ill-wishing; in place of assistance and appreciation, calumny, falsehood and slander. A New Poet This is hard to bear. Several weeks ago a messenger-boy delivered a tel^nram Now, Prmse be to God! turn all your thoughts and devote at Bahai House, 1901 18th Street, this City (Washington). Mrs. all your power to the Divine Covenant. Unless a servant in the Orphella Hart opened the door, and as usual she put in a word Cause of God is subjected to all these persecutions he is not fitted for Baha. The young man became deeply interested. He has not to spread tlie Heavenly Message of Glad Tidings. Follow Abdul had the opportimity of the average person, only having been Baha! Let nothing hinder or defeat you. God is your helper through the fifth grade of school, but he is self-made. He was and God is invincible. in the navy and worked over-seas for his country. He wrote the enclosed two verses. I think ut would be dear if Reality would publish this poem, coming from a heart in its first enthusiasm after seeing the Great Light.
'Washington Herald" Interprets / Abdul Baha To the Editor, The Washington Herald: Like a rose found covered by the weeds of life, like a well To Abdul Baha. of Leathean waters found in the desert's dusky heart, like the ' ^ ■ rustle of the wings of love is the revelation of the Bab, Baha'o'- I sailed the Sea of Infidelity, llah and Abdul Baha. Was wrecked on the Rocks of Doubt Baha (the Walt Whitnaan of the East) is hastening the Till a Bahai sailor rescued me J flame-winged day predicted in Tennyson's "Locksley Hall." With the Rope of Wisdom stout. "Consider the candle how it weeps its life away drop by drop that it may shed its light," says Baha. Now is an Unknown Garden *^nd consider humanity hoW itTweeps its eyes away in Grovping before my view. search of light. No material organ can play the hymns of And I owe the Perfume from it Bahaism; the harp of the universe touched by the fingers of To your devotees and You. creation chants it. When people embrace t)iis doctrine, no longer the martyr chains shall tattle, no more will mankind —EDWARD J. IRVINE. \
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"drink wine salt with tear^."^ Gold will be toppled from its REALITY 43 lofty throne, sex-lure will be poetic, pure. Joy will be so prev alent that pain would be a luxury; the only wars declared Yonder sits the white dove, the embodiment of love—also would be against wars; the only hate would be the hate of I awaiting admittance to the prison house, so guarded by the hate. We would commune with the Infinite, to learn that beauty is eternal. We would judge a man by what he is, not Ibird of prey. How long must it wait? Hours—mopths—or years? what he has. We would deem art of life the heart. There I Possibly all and more and more, until the approach of life— '■ .'S would be no anarchists. Communists, Socialists or capitalists, Y but only brothers and sisters, or in other words, Bahaists. Jews [banishing the vultures of selfishness, greed—fear—desire, per- jmitting the presence of sorrow and mourning,—opens the way and Gentiles, whites and blacks, would dwell in harmony as [for the entrance of the bird of love. Thru the lattice of dark perfect as the music of the spheres, for as Abdul Baha says, we will obey; "beware of prejudice; light is good in whatso ness. Gradually it's purity—it's unselfed love fills the doorway ever lamp it is burning. A rose is beautiful in whatsoever gar [with light and the path with glory, displaying the vision, in den it may bloom. A star has the same radiance whether it shines from the East or from the West." the distance, of wisdom;—The gift of God, to those who know God, to those who know life, having welcomed her awaiting -EDWARD J. IRVINE. entrance thru the burnt offering of the green bird of sounding I brass and the black one of empty desire. To welcome wisdom and to walk with her hand in hand The Path I means never again to take up those ashes. They cannot be Wisdom walks high above the Valley of Desire. revived into that which they seemed, they are now what they I always were—ashes. The white wings of truth, fluttering in the glory, lead us Only ashes! But for them man has given his life and for willing captives away from the glitter, and the tinkling brass, I them woman has given her soul. Ashes of mockery upon the and the bubble of words—on—on higher and ever higher into I I pyre of burnt offering. the vision of the endless day—closely companioning us with Ashes! the end of human existence! the exalted form of wisdom. Yet,^for those who-look—wisdom still walks and truth Love,—born in the blood drops, unsealing the eyes—while | beckons thru the ascepding smoke from the pyre—^high above the tears flow beckons us upward,—upward along the path of the valley of desire,—and to the yearning soul is seen man's hidden ice and thorns. triple heritage—Love—Life—Immortality. The heights must be scaled, for there truth awaits us. Her -GLORIA BAKER. radiant wings; outspread to shelter all who can attain, to all have reached the soul birth—^to those knowing full well that the glamour of the meshes only become the noose of limitation,, the talons of the black bird of mockery—delusion and death. From the JAPAN ADVERTISER, TOKYO, Japan \ October 14, 1921 The black bird sits at the door of each heart's household, UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE IS SUGGESTED FOR LEAGUE luring—inviting—enslaving—mesmerizing—^with its tray of [Japanese Members Would Use "ESPERANTO" in All Official baubles, flattering in it's song,—the sorcerer of the unawaken ed. Correspondence The Japanese Association of the League of Nations,has recently I sent out notifications to other associations of the League in which they express the willingness- to carrjy on^^ll correspondence pertaining to 44 REALITY REALITY -46
ihe league in the new international language, "ESPERANTO." The which will open their eyes to the fact that militarism belongs Japanese Association in the notification asks the other associations to the old world, and that a nation capable of leadership like - to express an opinion as to the practicability of the plan and also states Japan will virtually discard it and substiti^te, for it that principle that it is their belief that a wide use of a universal language will ma- of cooperation and love, universally applied, which is the founda ^ terially aid in the bringing about of a world-wide state of peace. tion of all the economics and internationalism of the new day. A conference of all persons in Japan interested in the develop With this spirit flowing from her she can energize and fill ment of the new language opened in Tokyo yesterday and will con with new power the entire Orient, and stretching out glad hands tinue for three days. The conferences ar^ to be held at the Y. M. to her western neighbors, become a blazing light for the entire C. A. in Kanda and all persons interested in the language are asked to world. become affiliated with the association. All addresses made at the con Such a spirit spells true progress. It includes the realiza ference will be made in the new language. tion of all objective advance along the best lines. It banishes fear, which is at present convulsing poor France, and replaces it Tvith that courage of conviction and vision from which nothing is concealed. It renders secret diplomacy purely a back number, and is in line with that frank "gentleman's agreement" which Japan prefers to any other sort of treaty. This is the Japan of the New Day, which will unite with the United States and China The Far Eastern Question to create the future civilization bringing perfection to the human race. The world has never had a complete civilization, because there has been a civilization in the East and a-very different one in the West. Both have been deficient. The West has never pen etrated or influenced the East to any'extent, and the East has only influenced the West through its great prophets, whose mes THE MESSIANIC PRAYER v sage hasT invariably become theologised before it reached the ^ ^ *' western world. Given to "The U. M. B." thru E. A. Bt •- Now the Orient and Occident are interpenetrating as never May the desires and aspirations of the hearts of men be attuned before. to the Supreme Will. May there be the recognition of the Unity and Oneness of ALL The letter of Miss Alexander in regard to her journey to Life; Korea w^ extremely interesting, because it brought back, to May the' Light, Love and Peace from the Supreme Realms de the Orient a great teaching from the East, which came through scend upon the earth; a western channel, to an Oriental land which had felt western May the minds of men be illumined with the perception of their influence through its most objective and aggressive side, and it Spiritual Oneness; is interesting to see how this objective aggressiveness disappears May there be the restoration of Universal Peace and Liberty; and becomes gentle through contact with the spirit. May there be the intensification of Human Solidarity; The Japanese people are so sensitive and highly developed May there be the liberation of the minds of men from ALL U»- that they can not fail to respond eagerly to the powerful mes feality. . sage of Baha'o'llah which Miss Alexander carries to them, nnd Peace, Peace, Peaice to all Beings, ■■ i REALITY ' \ ' 47 46 REALITY will'be restricted. Navies spread the contagion of war by their • * . . ^ disregard of neutral rights. But for the aggressions of the Ger man Navy upon American life and property upon the high seas the United States would not have been drawn into the World We Can Limit Navies, We Can End War. It was Germany's flagrant violation of these rights that forced us to unsheathe the sword. Them."—McAdoo. "Bold, drastic and courageous measures are required if civil k . i ization is to be snatched from the brink of the fateful chasm Commenting on Secretary Hughes's proposal at the Arms Con upon which it now stands. Destruction of naval armaments will ference, W. G. McAdoo, former. Secretary of the Treasury, said: make general disarmament more certain aiid promote that inter national ^roperation upon which the peace and welfare of the Secretary Hughes's proposal to reduce the navies of Great world depend." Britain, Japan and the United States, while preserving their relative strength, is admirable, and if adopted will considerably / lighten the existing burdens of oppressive taxation. Every Benediction Revealed by Abdul Baha, in Chicago, 1912, and American will hope that at least this much may be achieved by Published in "Wisdom Talks of Abdul Baha" the conference. But it will scarcely do more than lighten the tax burden. It idaves undestroyed the main evil—the menace 0 Thou Kind Lord! Thou hast created all humanity from to world peace from continued naval armaments. the same original parents. Thou hast destined that all shall be long to the same household, and'in 'Thy Holy Presence they are "The greatest step toward general disannament and the all Thy servants and all mankind are sheltered beneath Thy preser\'ation of peace that could possibly be taken would be the tabernacle. All have gathered together at Thy table of bounty, abolition of navies altogether except for such light craft as may all are radiant through the light of Thy Providence O God! be needed for coast defense purposes. If all navies are de Thou art kind to all. Thou hast provided for all. Thou dost shel stroyed a colossal load of taxation will be taken from the backs ter all. Thou conferest life upon all. Thou hast endowed each and of suffering humanity, and all the wasted energies and wealth all with talents and faculties; all are submerged in the ocean of involved in the maintenance of huge naval establishments will be Thy mercy. 0 Thou Kind Lord! unite all, let all religions agree released for benevolent puiTposes. make all the nations one, so that all may see one another as one There never was a time when the abolition of navies was ' , kind, the denizens of the same fatherland. May they all asso so nearly within our grasp as now. The Geirnan Navy has been ciate with one another with perfect amity and unity. O God! destroyed, the Russian Navy has disappeared, the French and hoist the banner of the oneness of humankind. O God! estab Italian Navies are reduced to skeleton proportions, and Great lish the Most Great Peace. Cement liiou, 0 God, the hearts Britain, Japan and the United States have only to agree to get together. O Kind Father, God! exhilarate the hearts through rid of their navies as they forced Germany to do and the rest of ^y fragrance of love; brighten the eyes through the light of the world will_ follow. If we can limit navies by international Thy guidance ;^eer the hearing of all with the Melody of Thy agreement we can abolish them in like manner. Word, and shelter us all in the cave of Thy Proi^dence. Thou "If all nations are without navies, all .will be secure from art the Mighty and Powerful! Thou art the Forgiving, and attack by water and the seas will become, as God intended them Thou art the one who overlookest the shortcomings of ail hu- to be, the great highways of peaceful intercourse between the mankind. ■* ' / peoples of the earth. With the abolition of navies, land warfare
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In Washington Urbain Ledoux carries on his strenuous work for the Cause of humanity and for the great Bahai Cause. Groups of unemployed men under his guidance gather at stated times in different parts of the city and sing great anthems of freedom, love and justice, often selections from the nobleSt oratorios, such as the Elijah and the Creation. Harry Barnhart The Bahai Library has been a very busy place during the the community singer and conductor unites with Ledoux in .past months. A constant stream of friends and strangers this very splendid work, and they believe that in this way they passes through the place daily, while the evening meetings assist in maintaining the vibrations of the'Divine Presence in
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Monday, 8 P. M., Study Class, Mrs. Mary H. Ford. the Conference City, while the Conference for Disarmament continues its sessions.
Thursday, 8 Study Class, Horace Holley. Friday, 8:30 P. M., Musicals, Miss Dorothy Humbert. Sunday, 8 P. M., Public Forum, Different speakers. 11 Ukyo machi, Yotsuya, Tokyo, Monday morning, 11 o'clock, at Geneological Hall, 226 West October 8, 1921. 58th Street, Mr. Hooper Harris speaks. Dearest Sister: Your love is ever before me and comforts and helps. I am enclosing a "Story" which you can share with the friends of New York, and also could you kindly let the Brooklyn friends also share it, through Miss Della Lincoln. Mrs. Krug, Juliet and our brother, Roy Wilhelm, who has done so much for the Orient, are The feast of Baha'o'llah on Nov. 12th was celebrated at the the ones who are in my mind, and I would gladly share this ex Library /on the evening of that date, and was a delightful perience with them, but the spirit is the only guide. I can say occasion in which all the friends of the city participated. Rev. nothing. He does all. R. M. Bolden gave a beautiful talk, Mrs. Frank Kelsey read I love the cover of the September number of "Reality." from the Hidden Words with most intejesting comments, Mr. This morning I will take copies which have come to the book Hooper Harris spoke with even more than his usual effective store.^ It gives me great pleasure. If I do not get time to write ness, Miss 'Juliet Thompson spoke with much charm. personally to Mr. Robinson, will you kindly ask him to have the magazines wrappedin several covers to send herd. T3iat is the Every afternoon at 4_o'clock there is a little season of package, as the single ones always come safely, but the others prayer for peace at the Library, after which tea is served, and are quite damaged through the mailing in this long distance. these moments are greatly enjoyed by all'participants. It was very dear and loving in you to insert in "Reality^ Mr. Harris continues his talks at Genealo^cal Hall, 226 W. the notice of our little "Star." Let us work hand in hand for 58th St. Sunday mornings at 11 o'clock. His glory. .If I can do anything for you, please ask\it of me. Ever your loving sister in service, ^ The Rainbow Circle has its meeting's every 'Thursday even AGNES. ing at 105 W. 130th Street. (Agnes B. Alexander.) '• • REALITY REALITY
Mrs Watson's Letter chanted prayers aloud, my soul joined thhm in the stillness of r Copy of a Tablet to the friends in America, brought by Mrs. M. A. Watson from the Holy Presence. my own sanctuary, in the "heart." After breakfast and tea and unleavened bread, the plan was to go to the Bahji, the Rizwan. It is five and a half miles on a "Oh ye friends of God: very stony road, the sun scorching at even such an early hour— I called Mrs. Watson to the Desired Land. She was here half past seven. The men could walk, but the question was, how for a while and was honored in visiting the two Holy Thres holds. Ye should associate with her." should I arrive there? No vehicle could be had, so the Master's donkey was chosen. No one rides him but the Blessed One. I m (Signed) Abdul Baha Abbas. felt it to be sacriligious, almost, for me to ride on his back, but Further extracts from Mrs. Watson's letters, describing her a saddle was improvised of a piece of heavy carpet and a cushion. healing. I had never sat on any animal but a hobby horse, I told them, as I was lifted on to the donkey and the procession started. Now I shall tell you about the visit to Acca, to the Garden How strange it all was! The vast expanse of hot, glowing of Rizwan, to Bahji, and the Holy Tomb of Baha'o'Uah. I can sand, the mountains in the distance and the wonderful ultra- not now tell you in detail—of that, when we meet. Suffice it to marine blue of the sea! What a scene! Loaded camels with all say here, a miracle has been wisnessed that happened to my sorts of merchandise coming along in the trail, strong men of body. I rode on the Master's white donkey—a gentle, beautiful the desert with their picturesque garb, the flowing skirt, the red creature. We took the train to Acca, but from the station to the turban or white shawl wrapped about thq head, ends flapping in House and Tomb of the Blessed Perfection is several miles. There the breeze—for there was a breeze, but it is so hot at this sea were seven of us, six other pilgrims and myself, including Janabe son in August, that to an American, nothing but the Divine in Fazel, to make the trip. We waited at the station while Dr. Lot- spiration that comes to us from the Master could possibly keep fullah J;ried to get a conveyance. After much difficulty one was produced from a Bahai. It was very late when we finally reached one in a conditic^ to endure it. Now for the strange occurrence. I was seaited tideways, and the House of the caretaker of the Holy Tomb. We washed up, the constant jolting up and down over the stony road gave me had tea only and then proceeded to the Tomb. It was there I such pain that it was agony.- I prayed silently all the while, for poured out my soul to the Spirit of Baha'o'llah. . . Every Bahai I could think of was remembered, I prayed for His Divine Mercy it grew worse continually. I w;ould not cry out for fear of mak ing the others uneasy. At various intervals 'one would say, for and Compassion for each. For myself, I .supplicated to be ab-. solutely severed from all save to work for the Great Cause. Of they walked quite close to me lest I should tumble of the donkey's my body and its weakness I never thought. I have accepted in back—"Are you all right, can you stand it?" I wVld force a His Path for many years ail that has come to me. Not with smile and say, "Oh, yes, I will make it with God's help." I heard "radiant acquiescence" until of late years, and it was proved, as some cracking noises,^s of bones. What did it mean? Would I the Beloved said to me, in this unjust accusation and suffering, die-upon the road? Once I had a vision in 1906, that I was in therefore the reward and bestowal of our Lord, Abdul Baha, in the desert and walked my legs off up to the trunk of the body, sending for me----- We: left the Tomb at midnight, had a little but I reached my goal. After one hour of this torture, which supper and retired. You may be certain no sleep came to my eyes. seemed ages, Lotfullah said to me, "You better come down and In prayer and meditation the few hours were spent and at five rest a while, we still h'ave ^goOjd stretch to go, apd it is very ap o'clock we again all visited the Tomb. Each pilgrim but myself parent you are suffering greatly." It seems they had been discus- I «ing whether I could 'make it,' as they saw I was in agony. Then .1 said, "Yes, please help me off!" and I burst into tears as they •N 62 REALITY . REALITY 53
lifted me^ for it seemed my body was broken in two. They were Latest News from Haifa all so tender and impressed a resting place under a tree, the only one in sight^ but behold, with all the pain, I felt a strange As REALITY goes to press, news comes from Haifa which is of the relief_could bredthe deeply—^from below the diaphram. . . . utmost interest. The Unity Board requested that the Greatest Holy Leaf appoint a day when all the friends of Abdul Baha throughout the world This I was not able to do for thirty years, I breathed only from unite in observance of His Ascension. the upper chest. Still there was a strange snapping in my back The cable in response is as follows: and side.' Well, to be brief, my dear sister, what the surgeons "Memorial meeting world over January 7th, procure prayers for unity and doctors pronounced impossible, viz: to adjust the compound and stead-fastness. Master left fuU instructions in His Will and Testa curvature of the spine—due to the injury received in a car acci ment. Translation will be sent. Inform friends." dent, for if force should be applied they feared death would en The friends will realize that it is the first time in the history of mM- sue—ttje Master's donkey accomplished!—for it became the sur kind that the entire world unites in a religious observance. All over, the geon and removed the awful bowed protrusion on the left side. planet, at the same hour on January 7th, men women and children of every race, mil bow the head in prayer for faith and stead-fastness m observance It was shown by Xray photographs made a few months ago in of the ascension of Adul Baha. There will no r^e discrimination, no Washington, D. C., that the vertebrae bones in the lumbar re political differences in these prayers. They will rise from the hearts of ^ in love, and the hearts of all will be turned toward that heavenly fi^M gion were pushed on top of the ribs, the heart weakened, stom who has so recently left us to ascend to the most glorious region, the Abha ach cramped, etc., and the surgeons considered it most strange Kingdom. He was and is the peacemaker of man-kind. Dunng his long pil^image of seventy-seven years he taught only peace, lived only peace. that I have lived all these thirty years in such a crippled body The conference for the limitation of armaments is just drawing to . . . Well, after resting, again I was placed on the donkey, real a conclusion its discussion as to the possibility of lessemng brutality m izing now that something very remarkable had taken place, and the material world. It is a fulfillment of the prophecy of Baha o llah. But the ascension of Abdul Baha has made the realization of peace vibrant in my courage and enthusiasm carried me all the rest of the way the hearts of every nation, and at the appointed hour on January 7th the to the "Rizwan." . All chanted praises for the "miracle." I thought of all the world will turn to peace through the recognition of the stood up straight, the weight of my body was shifted, more even beloved Peace Maker who taught us the great lesson. ly balanced. There was still a weakness in the spinal bones and at the lower end of the spine and in right hip—^but, praise be to God! How can I express my gratitude ? Our Lord, Abdul of November 28th, Dr. Krug received a telephone call. The Master is ill. Oh God! The Master is ill!" Baha, said to me," It is the Love and Bounty of Baha'o'llah Dr. Krug hastened to the bed-side of the Beloved, who was suffering upon you. I have always prayed much for you to the Blessed from an attack of heart failure, and at 1:45 he left this world for the Perfection for this Bounty upon you. Now you will be strong greater and more perfect one, passing away most gently. and young—you must be a testimonial of the Mercy of God— A^ong his last words are these which we should never forget, "Noth ing can be accomplished without Unity," / . a Uving testimonial of the benefits of your visit here." Then So in his passing as in his active living Abdul Baha's tiiought WM again He said, in the evening of the next day, "when you go directed toward the progress of man-kind, toward that ^owth of jove m back to America they will see how I love you and how the Blessed the hearts which creates light and banishes darkness, which msures prog Beauty loves you." Oh, my blessed sister, what can I say to ress and the happiness of man-kind. ^ / The most powerful personality in theNvorld banished that personality in a measure convey what my heart longs to express; the grar from his ojvn consciousness, and reflected Gbd so potently titude, the desire to serve more kindly and faithfully our Be came into Ws great presence spiritually or physWlly, felt only that diyme and pervasive Oneness of the created with the Creator. He was the loved Whose great Heart would bless each one of us, each and of Peace in his reality and in all his influence, and now that the radiant all. Oh, that we may realize this! symbol of Heaven is transferred to the invisible sphere shall we not be Marie Watson. able to reflect his influence and vibration in a new conduct of Me, a new consciousness which will radiate everywhere the peace he taught man kind, the love he wished to instil into every heart. W.:-
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