Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-17
Mr.. w. v. Cox's Remarks,

to the Commissioners for having named so
beautiful building The Emery School"
1T IS especially pleasing" he said, ito know
that this honor comes proof of grateful
appreciation of his public services as the
last mayor of Washington. A higher and
more lasting tribute could not be paid than
by dedicating a school to his memory.
Mr. Emery loved this city, took pleasure
in seeing 1t grow from a struggling village
to the most beautiful American metropolis.
He loved everything connected with it. He
loved the public schools. not only for the
benefits of education. but for bringing to-
gether those from all walks of life estab-
fishing when young the brotherhood Of men
so essential for the welfare of the republic
He had learned of the world. it's pomp and
glory, its miseries and anguish and so re-
garded the school and the church insepara-
bic in bringing the people close together
making them more humane and better citi-
Zens. 1t was a genuine pleasure for him
to recall the fact that more school houses
were built in Washington during the time
he was mayor than under any Of his pre-
decesSors.
Instead of a few weat her beaten and
scantily furnished school houses with poor
equipment, he lived to see many substan-
tial and we'll appointed ones, with an able
corps of officials. superintendent and
teachers. who by enlightened judgment and
wise methods render most efficient service
In educating the young and IN upbuilding
The systematZing of instruction, the
growth and development Of our public
schools and the striking Increase In general
education were a delight to Mr.. Emery who
saw in them the perpetuity of the republic.
The warm-hearted man for whom this
school is named. and whose portrait we
place on these walls today. lived most
lovabe. exemplary and useful life. and
that life should be an incentive for good to
every boy who shall enter these halls
Boys. when discouraged think of Mat
thew Gault Emery and the difficult obsta-
cles he overcame. When tempted to do
be firm and steadfast When hesita ting be-
tween the false and the true remember that
Matthew Gault Emery always stood for
uprightness. When sought for help SYM
patty advice remember Matthew Gs,ult
Emery loved his neighbor as himself. and
never turned deaf ear to any honest
struggaer. When others are unkind or I'M
charitable. when men despitefully use you,
remember that Matthew Gault Emery en-
tertained malice toward none, with char
ity for all You honor his memory, Mr..
the same time you honor the schools and
the city of Washington by naming this
building after Matthew Gault Emery. whose
name stands for everything honorable-a
mayor chosen for his rugged virtues. a cit
izen above reproach. friend whose life
bore witness that God has a kingdom
among men"
The portrait presented by Mr. Cox was
accepted on behalf of the school by Edna
Smith, one OF the pupils. The keys of the
school were turned over to the principal,
Miss Adelaide Davis. by the superintendent
of schools. A. T. Stuart
Young Citizens Pledge.
One of the most interesting features of
the program was the recitation of the
young citizens pledge by the pupils of
the eighth grade. which was given instead
of the usual salute to the flag. The pledge,
which was applauded enthusiastically, was
40 follows:
y am a citizen Of America and heir to all