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

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BULKELEY NEWS II Crowjcy:(in Senior shorthand) “Well I cant do anything without fresh air. ” Mr. Brubeck opens the window. Still Crowley flunks. Conant (aside) “Tell him to open the other window. ” Casey : —“ What have you in the way of a cool smoke? ” Crowley: —“The Ice man’s delight. ” Havens :-“ (Taking cigar out of mouth) “I have a button in my mouth. ” May: —“ It must have come off the wrappers. ” Caracausa, (in English ) places his feet on the top of the seats. Instructor: “ This is a place to show your brains. ” Laugh-in one’s-sleeve-the direct route to the funny bone. ffltjtliiral (Djarartrra. Bacchus : - A brewer, who supplied the Gods with nectar, the beer that made Olympus famous. Lotus Eaters: — A gang of ancient vegetarians, who chewed leaves and went to sleep. Thanksgiving Day is the day devoted to the annual division of Turkey-with Greece on the side by the Hung ry folks. Kindling wood-from Ger. kind-youth and Eng. linger-to loaf. A place where youth generally loafs. Kiss Nothing divided by two, or an indescribable something that is of no value to anyone, but is much prized by everyone. Hug: — A round about way of expressing affection. Hock: —To “soak” what we least need. In Germany they generally “ Hoch the Kaiser. Egg: -- A wholesome, yet fowl product. A good cure for indigestion or bad acting. Jtfartfi in thr IflnrliTa ifiistnru. 753 B. C. Romulus and Remus open a milk route. 862 B. C. Jonah took the first trip in a submarine. 575 B. C. Horatius beat Lars Porsena at a game of bridge.

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10 BULKELEY NEWS It is when the farmer sees his fine crop maturing that he feels like singing “ In this wheat by and by. ” In working about a mule that kicks, it should be remembered that his head-quarters are not his real business end. A girl in the hammock is worth two in a corps de ballet. Aa Ijrarft in (Camp. Keeney : - (in despair) “ What’s the matter with this razor ? ” Huntley : —“ I can’t imagine. It was all right when I opened the can of Baked Beans last night.” Harris, writing to an information bureau; ” 1 am 5 ft 4 in 3 tall weigh 128 lbs. Am I too tall for my age and do I weigh much ? ” Reply : We could figure this better if we knew whether you are an animal, vegetable, or mineral. ” Reeves: —“ Whenever I have to borrow money I try to get it from a pessimist. Slavin : —“ Why ? ” Reeves: —“ A pessimist never expects to get his money back. Dr tratrfo to “ § aralj. ” Each day I labor with my mop And stir up dirt galore ; I love to see the soapsuds slop All up and down the floor. But when some freshie raises cane, I sneak up and surprise him; And tho’ it fills my heart with pain, 1 firmly do chastise him But when 1 a senior must report, 1 do not make him sore; But 1 use my influence “ at wurt, ” And his troubles then are oe’r. in Biology class:) “ Swartz, what leads from your mouth “Swartz : “ The Neck. ” Lawrence ( in Senior Latin ) translating Vergil: “ The people stand with erect ears. ” Mr. O. McCoy ( showing some Perry pictures in English History : ) “ I have here a fine cut of Wolfe. ” Keefe : (to Strickland : ) “ Sirloin or porterhouse ? ” Mr. Lawrence to your stomach. ”

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12 BULKELEY NEWS 4004 B. C. Popular songs invented by Adam, who introduced “ There’s only one girl in the world for me. ” 1828 Daniel O’Connell, elected to parliament refuses to take the oath. First and only time on record a politician ever refused to take anything. 858 B. C. Sardanapulus dies on a bier 400 feet high. Great envy among the thirsty. (fUjarartrrifltir of $ rmnrii. Munger - “ School Days. ” Copeland -- “ I’ve been Married Once. ” Bixler- “This is no Place for a Minister’s Son.” Barrows — “ Gee ! Aint 1 Glad I m Single. Jackson-“I’m Looking For a Financier. Small - “ I’ll make a Ring around Rosie. ’’ Frazier — “ Always in the Way. ” Davis - “ She Shook Him in Chicago. ” Keeney - “ Love’s Dream After the Ball. ” Smith — “ Girls ! Girls ! Girls ! ’’ Anderson - “ It’s Never Late Till Morning and Its Early After That.” Fowler-“ L-O-V-E Spells Trouble to Me.” Huntley — “ Cutey. ” Selikowitch - “Take Plenty of Shoes. ’’ Lawrence “ You’re Getting Better Looking Every Day. ” Birmingham - “ Votes For Women. ” Ryan - “ I Used to be Afraid to go Home in the Dark.” Mansfield — “ Gee ! I Wish I Was the Mayor. ” May — “ Oh You Spearmint Kiddo With the Wrigley Eyes.” Conant — “ Poker Rag. Newcomb— “I Want Somebody to Play With.” Winslow — “ 1 Want a Girl. Havens — “ I’m On My Way to Reno. Casey — “ Mrs. Casey. ’’ Payer - “ Winter. ” Raub — “ Heinie Waltzed Round On His Hickory Limb.” Hollandersky — “ My Littte Yiddisha Queen. Flaherty — “ I’m Going to Get Myself a Black Salome.” Crowley — ” Go Find a Sweetheart From the Emerald Isle.’