Richmond planet., 1898-03-12

for the purpose of establishing Pioneer
Lodge, Knights nf Pythias, his first
thought after the accomplishment OF
the work was to see his mother first
thing next day" 1t was with a smile
OF satisfaction that he told us on our
way to Richmond that he had spent a
happy time with his mother and had
provided her with several necessities
he LAUNCHES OUT.
At the age OF twenty-one, in the Dig
nifty OF his manhood, earnest attention |
and purity OF his motives, he deter /
mined TO launch out on the sea of life |
and make a struggle to become prof. |
cient and secure knowledge of his ia |
vorite profession. In 1873 he made |
known his intentions TO the druggists |
by whom ne was employed and he was
cordially encouraged by them.
HIS EDUCATION
Later might have been seen entering
the portals of the Richmond Institute
now known as Richmond Theological
Seminary. we'll proportioned man,
who knocked there aud asked admit
tance. The efficient President DIR. @
H. Corey at once took an interest in
him and proved himself most valua-
BILE friend 70 the physician of the fu-
ture, both at the Ins' itute and during
his studies at Howard University.
WORKED HIS WAY.
At the beginning of each vacation
young Dismond would at once find
employment and give himself up to-
hard work with as much zeal as he
gave himself to study. He rose steadi-
Iy and in 1879 grad uated from the
Richmond Institute, having won the
honor OF delivering the valedictory ad-
dress to his class.
HE STUDIES MEDICINE.
Work work ! work II was his motto
ard he proceeded at once to work. In
the Fall of 1879 he commenced his
study or medicine under the late Dr
John G Ferguson, who was one of the
leading Physicians of the state. On
Oct. 4, 1890 he entered the Medical
Department of Howard University
| and proceeded TO the study of medi
cine and phaI macy. Here also his
earnestness and fidelity served him a
good turn and he Was placed in charge
of the Dispansary, position which he
| held during his entire stay at the Uni
versity and for which ne drew stated
salary.
| ne ndQ dCCccs 10 bnc EcCQ men \
Hospital and from his observant quail
ties gained a thorough knowledge of
surgery and practice of medicine. Not
S ltistisd with this work alone he at
teaded to the suffering onss in the vi
cinity free OF charge and secured med =
icines fr'lm the Dispensary at the same
price. Yes, they were grateful TO him
and remembered his kindness. By
this means he thoroughly fitted HIM
self for physician and in March. 1883
he graduated ss Doctor of Medicine
and Doctor of Pharmacy. He carrie
of the valedietory honors in Pharmacy
which numbered only two colored
members and stood third in the class
of medicine which numbered twenty
three white and eight colored students.
Brilliant indeed were his prospects
for the future. The Lynchburg Vir-
ginian at the time took notice of the
achievements of the 'Hiil City's" col
ored son and used the following langu-
age with reference to the valedictory
The address was we'll written. polish
ed and gave conclusive edidence that
MIR. Dismond had mastered his studies
well enough to become
LIGHT IN THE HEALING ART"
The Richmond PLANET of March
1895, contained the following: He
(DIsmond) was an earnest, faithful
student, popular with students and
Professors and will undoubtedly be-
come an eminent Physician"
The truth of this prophecy has beer
we'll established, and borne out by his
successful career of fifteen years il
this city.
HIs ORGANIZATIONS.
He was a 80 degree Mason and was |
dutiful member OF each branch of the
order. The night before he was strick
: en-, he was in attendance at Socia
/ Lodge, A. F. NJ, of which he was Mas
: ter
He was an Fellow. being con
uected with the Patl iarchie and Crane
Masters Council also Sheba Household
of Ruth.
He was an enthusiast of Pythianism
being a Past Chancellor of Plane
Lodge, 23, Knights of ythias; a mem
ber of Planet Company. 8, which com
panY he represented on the Brigade
/ Generals Staff being Surgeon General
with rank Of Colonel On Monday
J night preceding his illness he attend
> ed the Inspection of the Uniform Con.
panies in full Uniform of his rank
: He was a devoted and attentive mem
I Der of Sylvia Court /. o. of CaIanthe
5 He was Grand Me dical Register of tn
} Grand Lodge of Virginia and Me dica
/ Director of the Grand Court O
= Cslanthe.
I'll Star OF Bethlehem Fountain OF Tru
RefOrmers held his membership, h
a being also member of the Glasses an,
o one of the Board Of Directors of tn
| Bank of the Grand Fountain.
~
l.. Luke came in for share of his variou
9 memberships.
4 Jordan Lodge, 1. o G. s. & D. Of s
will have a chance to drape her char
ter for this good man.
SOLDIER.
I'll DR.. s. II. Diomond was Surgeon {
d First Battalion. Virginia Volunteer
y and and military was his delight. Tn
T Batt alien received [ great portion {
o his busy moments.
4 He was director OF the Y NJ C. 4
Il and Trustee of the Virginia Unio
@ University.
e His patients were legion and to hi
d heavy practice and activity in differer
d racial enterprises might be attribute
= the indirect cause of his untimely tal
ing of. His ways were winning an
y he gained friends rapidly aud it ca
e readily be said without hesitation tht
o ne had more friends am0ng white an
& colored people than any one man j
Q the State of Virginia.
d His first skeleton was given him b
Dr. George Ross who has steadfastl
y remained his friend.
J. The Planet would hardly contai
Q enough columns to enumerate th
II many qualities and noble and Charts
BILE deeds Of Samuel II. Dismond.
He married Miss Maggie Farrar, br
her marriage life was of short durt
T ton. From this union, one son. Ma'
: ter Samuel Diamond survives. He a
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