New London High School - Whaler Yearbook (New London, CT)

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BULKELEY NEWS 9 Club has already had three meetings at each of which a debate took place. The question that was discussed during the first meeting was as follows : Resolved, that more crime rises from Poverty than from Riches. The affirmative side which won the debate was in charge of William Besselievre and Morris Lubchansky, while Chas. Smiddy and D. Dow Bentley put forth the negative side of the augument. Besselievre and Smiddy did the rebutting. At this meeting the officers were also elected and a brief constitution adopted. The second question that was brought before the Club was, Resolved, that Immigration to the United States should be further restricted. Many points were brought out by both sides but a final summing up led the Judges to give the decision to the affirmative which w as in charge of Messrs. Hamilton and Buck. The negative was handled in a very capable way by Messrs. Chappell and Labensky. Messrs. Chappell and Buck rebutted for their respective sides. Mr. Marvin made an extemporaneous speech on Patriotism. The third meeting had for a subject one which was very interesting in itself and was dealt with in a most complete manner by Messrs. Dean and Shea for the negative and Messrs. Bixler and Hunt for the affirmative. The rebutting by Messrs. Hunt and Dean was very interesting. The subject was, Resolved, that Athletics in Colleges and Schools are the source of more harm than Benefit. Prof. Towne, who has most accomo-datingly acted as Judge for the society, decided that the negative had the better of the augument. After the debate a recital was on the program by Charles Smiddy and William Besselievre. They had for a subject “ Old Ironsides.” There next followed an extemporaneous speech by Mr. Hamilton which was very entertaining. He discussed the value of a High School Education. The Club was honored by the presence of Judge Coit who favored the members with a brief

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8 BULKELEY NEWS for they had all felt confident that Hobson had decided to play the game. But Philden was destined to have his joy lessened. The papers were soon ready and Hobson prepared to pass them out, but before he did so he happened to notice that Matthew was absent. “ Why fellows,” he remarked, “We came pretty near to forgetting Matthew.” ” Gee, that’s right,” was the answer, “ Let’s go get him. He’s under the weather. We’ll cart him down,” and suiting action to the word all but Philden went towards the door and soon the Captain and his right end were left alone. A smile passed over the countenance of Hobson. He liked Matthew and this action by his teammates stirred him a little. Not so with Philden. He was mad clean through. “Just like a bunch of sheep, ” he muttered, “They’d follow anybody. I don’t know why they’re chasing after him. A fellow who faked sickness so he would’nt have to play.” “ What’s that ? ” shouted Hobson coming down from the platform, “ What’s that you said ? ” “ Oh, nothing.” “ Nothing was it,” mimicked Hobson. “ It sounded like something. See here Philden, you shut that mouth of yours about Matthew or I’ll—” (to be continued) Debating Hoses SINCE the last copy of the “ News ” appeared, a Debating Club has been organized. The interest taken in it by the members of the school has been very satisfactory. The Club which as in previous years will be called the Bulkeley Debating

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IO BULKELEY NEWS discussion of College Athletics. The Club listened with the more attention since Judge Coit is a member of the Alumni and because of the fact that he was the champion quarter miler while at ale. Thus far the Club has been very successful and affords to all who wish to visit an enjoyable evening. Athletics BASEBALL. I|LREAD the balls, bats and gloves are appearing after a J I winter’s rest. Soon the ground will be dry enough for baseball. There is a lot of enthusiasm over the prospect of a good team. With the number of fellows in the school who can play baseball if they will, there is no ground for fearing that Bulkeley will be represented by a weak team. The following schedule has been arranged : BULKELEY’S At Home. April 22, Westerly. April 25, Clinton. May 16, Norwich. June 6, Windham. LEAGUE GAMES. Abroad. May 9, Windham. May 20, Clinton. May 22, Westerly. May 25, Norwich. Practice Games. May 2, Portland High at home. May 6, Yale Ind. at home. A game will also be arranged to take place on the 18th of April. TRACK. Manager Chipman has nearly completed arrangements for the annual Athletic Meet in the Armory. It promises to be a