Phoenix tribune., 1921-09-10
PRESCOTT CITIZENS
Celebrate UNVEILING
OF j. MI. A. CHARTER
(ey Mrs. N. W. Mack

ASSSOeNy AlASss OCpL q. hCulDcis
and friends of Prescott Division, No
1863, U. ~ l. A. and A. C. L. were de
lightfully entertained at the unveil
ing of their charter Friday evening
September 2, at the Masonic hall
The hall was beautifully decorated in
cOlors Appropriate to the U. N. l. A.
and U. S. flags and flowers were ar.
tistically arranged by a friend, Mrs
l.. f. Delaney.
Officers and members were regaled
in sash streamers and badges of the
colors, made by the president of the
Ladies' Auxiliary, Mrs. Lottie Taylor
and friend, Mrs L. F. Dealney
With all honor and credit to the little
four-year-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. R. Jordan, Little Baby Love,
who unveiled the charter of Prescott
Division No. 1863 with a recitation in
honor of Marcus Garcvey president
general. She was beautifully dress.
ed in black silk taffeta trimmed with
red and green satin ribbon. A dis
tinct feature of the costume was the
beautiful satin sash of the colors, and
a red butterfly bow worn on her hair,
which added to the artistic design,
planned by Mrs William Baker,
grandmother of this wonderful talent
of this division.
Much credit is due Mrs. Mary Car
ter, chairman of the program commit
tee, Mrs. b. ]. Foulkerson and little
Miss Marion Ernestine Jordan for the
way the program was arranged. Those
who assited in the program were as
follows: First, under the soft and
harmonious strains of the opening
ode, From Greenland's Icy Noun
tain," played by a distinguished mu-
sician, Mrs. E. Moker, the officers and
members quietly marched into the
hall in uniform rank and took their
respective places. Opening ode sung
by all with Mrs. Moker at the organ.
Second, Scripture reading: Isiah 18th
chapter. Third, invocation by Rev.
A. c. Russell. Fourth, opening Of the
U. N. |. A. Fifth, "Rock of Ages" by
Mrs. Jacob Tull and Mrs. Mack. Sixth,
Address by Mr.. r. M. Garrett on Ne
gro Independence and His Flag Civ
en- by Marcus Garvey. AS the speak
er emphasized the value of this beau,
tiful gift large flag was automatic
ally unfurled and this act caused
loud applause. Seventh, Saxaphone
solo, by Mrs. Georgia Staten; isle of
Golden Dreams. (Encore) Forever
Blowing Bubbles" Eighth, Address
by the "Old Patriot" Mr.. Jacob Tull;
subject, Unity" Ninth, reading by
Mrs. Esther M. Todd; subject, ETH.
opia Awake and Arise" This was an
appeal to all members of the race to
prove themselves loyal to the Red,
Black and Green. Tenth, guitar duet
Mrs. Mack and Mr.. Todd. Eleventh
address ty Mrs. B. ]. Foulkerson on
the value of woman to man and the
woman's work While the speaker
was discussing the affairs of woman
beautiful strains of music from the
piano played by Mrs E. Moker, added
enthusiasm to the audience. Twelfth
an interesting talk on the value OF
cooperation by Madam E. E. Hilbert
Next came the unveiling of the
charter by the wonderful speaker Miss
Baby Love-" who held the audience
spellbound in her recitation in honor
of the president general, Marcus Gar.
vey. Following is the recitation
which won loud and lasting applause
Ms for Moses. the man sent by God
Ais for America where he held Ut
his rod.
R-Is raising the dead from their
graves,
C-Is curing the wounds of the slaves
U-Unanimous voicing the place
where to-
S-solve the problem of his race.
G-Is for God the Father OF all.
Ais for Adam whose sin was theil
fall.
R-Is for refuse. burnt in the fire,
Y-Is to verify the Savior's desire.
Els for Eden, the land of the blest
Y-Is for yonder where the Negroes
will rest.