The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-03
blair CHOSEN
HEAD OF BOARD
Succeeds Capt. James F. Oys-
ter as President Of Board
of Education.
DANIEL VICE PRESIDENT
Reception rendered Former Member
Who Was Referred to a.
Teachers Friend.

Henry P. Blair. president, and Ernest
II. Daniel, vice president were thsh new
officers selected by the Board Of Educa-
ton at it's meeting at the Franklin School
yesterday afternoon. Regret of the men,
bers Of the board for Capt James F.
Oysters retirement was expressed in the
resolution accepting his resignation as
its president. The choice Of Mr.. Blair
as president created the vacancy in the
Office Of vice president Mr.. Blair and
Mr.. Daniel were both elected by unani-
nous vote, no other nominations being
offered
The high regard in which Capt. oyster
was held by his associates found express
sion in few warm words by Mr.. Daniel
at parting, which came at the end of
the brief meeting. Just before the mo-
ton to adjourn was put Mr.. Daniel rose
and said that he could not see the meet
ing close without some comment upon
the loss that the District public schools
would feel at the severance of connec-
tons of one who had served them so
faithfully for nearly seven years as head
of the board.
There is something about Capt. Oys-
ter" he said. 'some quality which digs
deep In the affections of those with whom
he associates. The community has come
to believe that he Is safe man, and
has confidence in his ability. The teach
ers felt trust in him. l know that all
the teachers loved him. because he stood
by all OF them. They always had a
chance to tell him their grievances. The
teachers of the District feel today that
they are losing a friend-and think so.
too"
A resolution making Mr.. Blair chair
man of a committee to draw UP suitable
testimony OF appreciation of the services
and the regret OF the members Of the
board at Capt. Oysters retirement, TO
be entered on the minutes, was adopted.
and after the meeting Mr.. Blair appoint
ed Ernest II. Daniel, Mrs. Susie Root
Rhode. John B. Larner, and DIR. Charles
as the other members.
Changes Are Announced. .
Before the acceptance of Capt.
Oysters resignation, his letters of
parting to officers and teachers and to
the corps Of engineers and janitors OF
the schools were read. These letters
contained the expression Of thanks Of
Capt. Oyster for good services rendered
the school board in the past, and of
his regret at parting connection with
them. The acceptance of Capt. oysters
with expression of regret.
was moved by John b. Larner.
DR.. Davidson brought a request Of P.
p. Claxton. United States Commissioner
Of Education, that the District schools
contribute to collection raised among
the public schools of the country. for
the relief of the flood sufferers, to the
attention OF the board. Upon motion
Of Mr.. Blair. this request was conceded
to. and Friday set as the day upon
which a voluntary offering OF the school
children should be taken.
Tho mating closed with recentior n
the retiring president by the members
Of the board. The following list of !
in personnel was announced:
Appoint John Tatum captain Of Company f. de- |
,artment Of business practice NJ Street High School
ice Harry Sayles. withdrawn. |
Accept resignation Of Miss E c. ODaniel, teacher
,hysical culture, first nine divisions.
Promote Miss Elizabeth Lacy first grade, Jackson
school 10 teacher of physical culture graded schools
Appoint Miss u. J. Bre'ininger teacher first grade |
ackson School.
Appoint Louis Blackwell labtrcr johnson School, |
Accent resignation E. H Smith. clerk. class
Appoint w o. McCafrey, clerk class
Appoint Horace Dean. laborer. Western High |
,chool.
Accept resignation Of s. B. Thomas. Iaborcr, Nor
nal School, No. /.
Promote William Green, laborer, johnson School |
o Normal School No. l.
Transfer II. W. Elkins. lsborer Seatnn School. to
ohns School
Appoint Robert Spiggs laborer, Seaton School
Promote +. G. Mann caretaker Of Emery Cooking
;chool to caretaker Emery Cooking School aud Nor
nal School. No. l, Cooking School
Appoint Miss Marjorie Barnes substitute teacher 81
ieman, English, history. mathematics, cvics. and
economies, white high schools.
Appoint Miss E L. Lee teacher eighth grade, vii.
on School. temporarily.