Agnes: April 26 – Speaking at Memorial Continental Hall of the Daughters of the American Revolution

At a quarter to nine, we left for Memorial Continental Hall, where ‘Abdu’l-Bahá was to speak. We stayed in a very comfortable room, until the early part of the program was over. Mr. Samuel Gompers [President of the American Federation of Labor, was one of the scheduled speakers at this event.] was brought in to meet ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Among other things he said, “I try to do my duty.”

‘Abdu’l-Bahá replied, “If each one tried to do his duty there would be no Labor Question.” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá spoke of what women had done and the great work they would do in the future: the fact that the Continental Building had been so beautifully planned and built by women, was an indication of what women could do, with the proper training. A large part of the lower portion of the building was filled, but the galleries were not. After the speaking, we went back to the same room, where several were introduced. On our way we met Mrs. Scott, the President of the D.A.R.’s [The Daughters of the American Revolution] and had a few words together.

When we returned, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá had His evening meal and food was also served to the others. We sat in the small room and had a very interesting talk.