The First Afro-american

There will gradúate from tlie dental college next week, the lirst colored man tliat ever graduated from that departïnent of the University, and if we are not mistaken, the fïrst one from any dental school in the world. His name is Fred F. Scott, of this city, and he lias worked his way through college by doing barbering on Saturdays and evenings. 1 Ie s i married man, owns a neat home on N. Main street, and at his house several of the colored students of other departments find rooms. Upon entering the University Mr. Scott had to make up in Latin and one or two other studies, but these conditions did not remain very long. He "bohned" and worked them ofF." In all things he has been an admirable student. Industrious and with a good mind he has conquered all the difflcult studies in the department, and will gradúate with an excellent standing.' Ir. Scott is deserving of a good deal of praise for accomplishing what he bas. Not. many young men who boast of all white blood in their veins, would have the pluck and the yérseverance that has taken him through against obstacles that were very discouraging, But he has forgëd aliead, and bas received uotice that on Thursday, Juno 29th, he will be given a parchinent which will confer upon him, by the tegents of -the University of Michigan the degreeof J). D. S., which means ductor .of dental surgery. This will surely be a proud day for him, and thrills ol' pleasure must run through his veins as he steps upon the platform. next Thursday and lias handed the crown that he has labored so hard to secure, and which bas costhim, besides many hours of extra labor, a great deal of self-denial. What Dr. Scott will do in the future he does not know exactly. lie has an idea that to make money it is best to go to some large city where money is, and there work up a practice. The Doctor thinks tliat if he could afford tofit up a nice suite of offices, he could go to Washington, D. C, to New York or some other large city, and in the course of time secure a lucrative practice. He believes that there is success for him in the future, and tliose who know him, believe he will surely win success, for he works for it. At present he will probably remain in Ann Arbor and earn enough to even up somewhat the obligations his college course bas cost him.