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Marcus Garvey Memorial By Harmony Division Of Local U.N.I.A. BodyOn Sunriav night. June Ifi. ihe Harmony Division of :h* 1' N J.A. held a mrmonal .service in honour of Mr. Marcus Garvey who died m London six years ago. Several anthems. songs. and recitations were rendered. Three little girl?. the Rileys, sung a song they composed in memory of the great .lamaicanAmongst the speakers for the night were: Dr. S. P. Radway who gave tales of his associations with Mr. Garvey, and suggested that a bust nf Mr. Garvey be mounted at the entrance to the Silver Lining Hall where the meeting was held. Mr R. H. Thompson, sounded a clarion rail for deep thinking by all peoples of African blood.Other speakers were Mr. Sam Whyte, who eulogised Mr. Garvey. Madame DeMena Aiken who called for redemption of ihe womanhood r{ our local women and girls. She told of Garvey's struggles, his hopes and aspiration?, and the capabilities or the U.NJ.A.In a brief talk. Mr. Alvin Harper exhorted his hear**:* •'«* t^k? -.interest in African History. Mr. E. M.Cunning, the Chaplain, spoke glor-iouiJv of Mi Garvey and the U.N.l A. , ns “a great medium of ‘uplifting African* and people of African blond, edilcationalh. spiritually, morally economic ally and socially.In the audience could be se-»n Messrs. L. A. ThoyweJ-l-Hepry, K. D Francis and others who are well known in V \* I.A. circles. Mr S. L\ Smith presided over the service.
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Kingston Gleaner
Kingston, Kingston, JM
Tue, Jun 25, 1946
Page 15
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