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BRIGHT FUTURE FOR R. C. GILES Scholarship Student at Cornell Makes Fine Record. WON FIRST HONORSAT HOME Story of a Brooklyn High School Graduate’s Achievements In College. Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Frater nity—Tower of Strength In Debate and Fond of Athletic Sports. Brooklyn.—That color in itself is not .an insuperable barrier to young men of epirit, resource and capacity is amply ■demonstrated by the signal success that has attended the efforts of Roscoe Conkling Giles, the enterprising son of Counselor and Mrs. Francis F. Giles of this city. He is scaling the heights of success not because of any marked differences between himself and others of his type, but because he has the broad vision that discloses the vast possibilities that lie in wait for those who follow the rugged pathway of duty and industry and possesses the business acumen that impels such a character to take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves. As an example for others he is worthy of study. Mr. Giles was born in Albany, N. Y., in ISOO. He has barely passed his ma jority, but has already made a record of which a much older man might feel proud. He was graduated with honors from the public schools of Brooklyn in 1007, attending school 70 and the boys’ high school. While in high school he was prominent in all of his classes as a scholar and was a tower of strength In the debating societies. In his senior year he won the B. B. Christ silver medal in oratory. An ex- llOSCOE CO NELL IN O GILES. haustive examination that year won for liini a scholarship offered by Cor nell university, and he is the only Afro-American so far to attain that lofty distinction in the boys’ high school in Brooklyn. Entering Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences. Mr. Giles at once took on the quickened spirit of that “live” establishment. He stood high in all of his studies throughout his course at Cornell, cov ering four years, the term required of those preparing for medical training, entrance to which course cnlling for the degree of bachelor of arts and sciences. For three years he was a foremost figure in the crew squad of the university, and many of the victo ries achieved were admitted to be due to the strength and skill displayed by him. In September, 1011, Mr. Giles ma triculated In the Cornell University College of Medicine, where he is now a sophomore, with an excellent chance of finishing at the head of his class. On account of the rigid requirement of the A B. degree for entrance, the classes at the Cornell College of Medi cine are not large, and it so happens that Mr. Giles Is the only student of our race attending that institution. Nevertheless no student is more per sonally liked or more highly respected for his worth and work than Mr. Giles. He is a handsome, manly young fellow of engaging address and is a splendid “mixer.” lie is a member of the Alpha Phi Alidia fraternity, the largest colored college fraternity in America, and in 11)10 he was elected president of the general organization. A short time ago lie wan choHen pres ident of tile Alpha Alumni chapter of the fraternity in New York city, an honor eagerly sought after by the best men of the “frat.” Wherever he de cides to cast his lot there is no doubt that he will make his mark and reflect in his career the mental, moral and constructive qualities that will add luster to his name. Williamson on Prince Hall Masonry. Harry A. Williams, grand secretary of the Prince Hall Masons of the state of New York, recently contributed a most thoughtful and scholarly article on Prince Ilall Masonry in the Free mason (with which is incorporated the Masonic Illustrated), a I,ondon publica tion which gives a weekly record of progress in Freemasonry. Mr. William bwi’s article deals with the history and wprk of the Prince Hall Masons in the United States, of which there are thir ty-five lodge*. NEW REGIME FOR THE VIRGINIANS Popular Mutual Benefit Society Installs New Officers. FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM Flourinhing Organization Composed of Men From the Old Dominion Shows Results of Good Management—Cheer* ing Messages From Clergy—Mrs. Seay Represents the Women. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Brooklyn.—The newly elected and Installed officers of the Society of the Sons of Virginia for 1013 entered npon the duty of their respective offices rft the regular meeting of the society on Thursday evening. Jan. IG. The instal lation exercises held previous to the business meeting were open to the public. Former President N. Barnett Dod son presided, and after the reading of the annual reports of the financial sec retary, Peter H. Fisher, and treasurer, Graham H. Carter, the Rev. Dr. C. P. Cole, pastor of the Bridge Street A. M. E. church, delivered an eloqueut address, in which he urged each officer to do his full duty and thereby aid in the upbuilding of the organization. Re ferring to the reports of the secretary and treasurer. Dr. Cole said the re sults showed careful business manage ment. The officers were installed by the Rev. Holland Powell, D. D.. pastor of the Bethany Baptist church, who spoke of the influence of the society in the com munity and complimented the members on the great success of the organiza tion and of its standing as an incorpo rated institution. Group of Experienced Business Men. The immediate general officers of the society are men who have had several years of experience in various-lines of business ns employees and some in conducting their own businesses. Presi dent Charles 11. Turner holds a respon sible position in one of the leading financial coucerns in the city and is regarded as a man of more than ordi nary ability. He is also an officer of ARTHUR Q. MARTIN. rank in the Bridge street A. M. E. church and takes an active part In all gooil movements. Vice President Arthur Q. Martin is a successful undertaker and has the dis tinction of being the first man of the race to receive an embalnier’s license In Greater New York. He Is well known In secret society circles and holds membership in many of the high er secret orders. Like Mr. Turner, h<? is interested in church work and lendi a helping hand to many charitable in stitutions. The financial secretary, Peter H. Fisher, Sr., is possibly the most widely known of the general officers. He has been clerk of the .Concord Baptist church for twenty-eight years and foi nearly a quarter of a century an as sistant in one of the leading drug houses in the city. • Career of Messrs. Carter and Kemp. Graham 11. Carter, treasurer of the organization, has held that position for twelve years and has given an accu rate account of his stewardship from year to year to the society’s satisfac tion and pleasure. He formerly work ed in a tobacco factory, but forsook il for more congenial employment. He is a trusted employee of the firm of Enoch Richardson & Co., in Maiden lane. New York, where he has been employed i.n various capacities for the past twenty six years or more. Charles J. D. Kemp, the recording secretary, is the youngest of the so ciety’s officials, as well as one of the most capable. He is a product of the Brooklyn public schools and holds a responsible position as. an employee of tlie Brooklyn Union Gas company. He is popular in social circles and is a member of the Masonic fraternity. The other officers are .Alfred R. Nash, corre spending secretary; Alexander Brown chaplain, and James S. Watkins, ser geant at arms. A very jbelpful address rerfresontlng the ladles’ auxiliary on this occasion was delivered in a most thoughtful and pleasing manner by Mrs. Alice W Sday. I>r. William Maurice Moss, pas tor of the Concord Baptist church, de livered the closing address. It. Lincolc Cowell * Sons, caterers, served ar elaborate collation. ICE CREAM The Five Points Creamery Makes the Best Cream in the City, and Retails it at $1.25 per gallon. Special Rates to Organizations and Churches. Phone us, we will deliver promptly 817 E. 26th AVE. PHONE MAIN 4398 THE NAME OF THAT GOOD GIN IS EL BART MADE IN UNITED STATES Why Send East, When DenveifCan Supply Your Wants? COLORADO BAD6E AND NOVELTY COMPANY Manufacturers of Badges, Banners, Flags, Lodge Supplies, Buttons, Seals, Rubber Stamps, Steel Stamps, Society Pins, Metal Checks, Metal Signs, Door and Bell Plates, Advertising and Jewelry Novelties. Phone 6360 1752 CHAMPA ST., DENVER I. M. THOMAS \ MOVING AND STORAGE. I‘ll 'i 1 I‘l Jy ‘ The largest three-horse van In the —'■ city; J 1.25 per hour. Furniture and C^na pcclciD S- Phone Main 4834. S B I HOLD UP THE HANDS OF THE RACE'S I I STAUNCHEST DEFENDERS I j THE RACE PRESS I ■ BY SUBSCRIBING FOR I I THE DENVER STAR I I Published at . 926 19th Street, DENVER, COLO. I I PHONE MAIN 7905 ■ ■ Read the record of the progress of the .■ I Race all over the country, together ■ I with the happenings of the cities of I I the Rocky Mountain States :::::::: I I THE FIRESIDE COMPANION OF THE | I PEOPLE OF THE GREAT WEST I I A Splendid Advertising Medium 9 I Sample Copies Sent on Request I ■ ■ I Hustling Agents wanted everywhere. I ■ Address C. A. FRANKLIN, Editor ■ I NO BETTER GIFT TO A FRIEND ONLY FIFTY CENTS FOR THREE MONTHS I B B» B, . B ARTHUR JACKSON’S ORCHESTRA Rehearsals Tuesday and Friday Nights, Public cordially invited Phone Main 5300, Call for E. 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