Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-26
WILL TENDER OYSTER
TESTIMONIAL RECEPTION
Henry P. Blair Expected to Be
Unanimously Named School
Board Head.

Plans for a new organization Of the
board of education after the departure
of James F. oyster, the president, who
resigned as a board member yesterday,
were under way today The prediction
yesterday that Henry P. Blair. the vice
president Of the board, would be elected
to succeed Capt. Oyster was further en-
phasized today by several school off,
Gals and members of the board Of educa-
ton. 1t is believed by some that Mr..
Blair, who Is Capt Oysters choice for
the position, will be unanimously elected
at the next meeting of the board Of edu-
cation.
Although nothing has been done so far
regarding the matter it Is understood that
q testimonial reception or similar function
will be held in honor of the retiring presi-
dent and board member.
Davidson Expresses Regret.
DIR. William M. Davidson, superintend-
ent Of public schools, today expressed
deep regret that Capt. Oyster intended to
leave the board. 1t was through Capt
Oyster that Dr. Davidson was brought to
this city from Omaha. Neb., where he
was school superintendent.
capt. Oysters services as q member of
the board of education have been invalu-
able" declared DR.. Davidson "He has
been a superb officer, and as president OF
the board of education has been a master.
He has shown marvellous grasp for
details that has been surprise to me- He
has ever been so willing, SO tireless In his
| efforts and so efficient that l cannot
praise him enough. In fact. anything
! complimentary you might say about him
would not be too much"
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Capt. Oyster has sent letter concern
ing his resignation to the officers, teachers
| and other employees of the public schools.
| 1t reads in part as follows: =
II regard teaching as the noblest OF
| professions. No grander work can en-.
/ gage the attention OF any body Of mer
| and women than that Of rightly training
| the youth OF a community for lifes varied
| activities-for the responsibilities of citi
| zenship, for the duties OF home-making
for honesty and clean living. for the com
forts and emoluments Of later life which
| are made possible through the practica
| and the cultural development which tn,
! schools provide.
but whether this far-reaching work
| shall be well done or not depends largely
on the personnel OF the officers and teach
ers and all others who contribute their
! part: upon the conscientious, intelligent
and faithful discharge OF every duty II
/ whatever form 1t may take. In this re
| spect l think our city has been singu
| larry fortunate"
| Marked Progress Noted.
| while the board has endeavored to
provide better buildings. better
grounds, better equipment, so likewise
in the matter Of instruction you have
been giving your best During my
4 YEA rs of delightful La bor- with Won IL is
gratifying to note the marked prog
ress along all these lines. The future
however, is rich in promise of even
| greater advancement under our be-
loved superintendent, DR.. Davidson.
"It shall be my pleasure. in my less
vital relations with the schools, still
to observe you with deepest interest
i congratulate you on your opportuni-
ties and bid YOU Godspeed with all my
heart"