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

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18 BULKELEY NEWS Who goes there? Dewey—“Say fellows, the other day I saw a negro funeral. On the hearse they had four pails. Wonder what it meant; they were empty.” Feugar—“Going black- berrying.” (black burying). Sure enough! The Kid’s Clever Both Ways. Mr. Towne (in Latin class)—“But who is Julius Caesar?” Woodruff—“A great Roman.” Mr. Towne—“What is he?” Woodruff—“A-er-why he’s dead.” Mr. Towne—“No, no! What was he before he died?” Woodruff—“Oh! Alive.” Bob Keeney, who is fond of vocal selections, entered a matrimonial bureau in quest of a wife, and the following conversation took place: Keeney—“1 want a wife who can sing.” Clerk—“Oh sing. Yes. How often?” Keeney—“Most always, morning, noon, and night.” Clerk—“Fond of singing, eh?” Keeney—“Yes.” Clerk—“Well, you don’t want a wife. Yovt are in the wrong place. The phonograph shop is across the street. Let up, Tevlin, we’ve had enough. Tevlin—“Hey, heard this one yet?” We—“Yes, what is it?” Tevlin—“Who put the ‘lice’ in Lyceum? We—“Not sure, but we think we saw you go in there the other day. (jive the Signal. Mr. Bailey (writing on board)—“Memorize lines 32, 46, 398, 402, etc.” Harrington (taking out paper copies his from book). Reinacher—“ ‘Memorize’ in his language must mean ’copy.’ ” 1950: Rev. May—“Have patience. Remember it took Milton 15 days to complete one page.” Lawrence (Convict No. 99,999) — “Only 15 days! Why, I’ve been six years on one sentence and ain’t half finished yet.”

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HULKULKV NEWS Track Manager. OTEVEN GRAVES of the Senior Class was elected to the position of track manager. He has decided to hold the annual meet on March 24th. The use of the Armory has been secured as usual. Entry blanks have been distributed among the scholars and many have already decided to participate in the events. There is much discussion as to which class will win the meet, as no class seems to have the superiority. It is sure to be one of the most exciting meets for years, as each class will fight for the honor of having their numerals engraved on the cup. A record-breaking crowd is expected. We want everybody to be there to cheer for their favorite. If the events bore you, why then come to see the delegation W. M. I. is sure to send over. S 0 □ Ibiskef Kail. L OR the first time in quite a num-A ber of years basket ball was again tried to be introduced in the school. By the energetic work of Moon, a place was secured for practice and for the games. At the start there seemed to be plenty of enthu-thusiasm to carry the project through but the spirit fell as sudden as it had arisen, so that the plan fell through. We were sorry to see the plan unsuc-essful, because of the willingness of Mr. French to sacrifice his afternoons to round a team into shape, thus starting basket ball as a permanent school sport. After the flunking of the project as a school affair, an independent team was .formed, but by its showing in a recent game, it soon met the fate of its predecessor. Never mind, independents, we wish you better luck next year when we hope a school team will be formed. IS OUR 5V5TRM RIOHT ?

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BULKKLEY NEWS 19 1950: Fichthorn (the hobo) — “Please, mum, I’m a sick man. De doctor gimme dis medicine, but I needs assistance in taking it.” Mistress—“Poor fellow. Do you waut a spoon and a glass of water?” Fichthorn—“No mum, but dis medicine hast to be took before meals.” R.—“I hear you and your gang struck for shorter hours. Did you get ’em?” C.—“Sure. We’re not workiug at all now.” A fashionable belle, while wading at Ocean Beach was wearing a w7ig. When a big wave swept over her it carried the false hair away with it. After a glance at the floating hair she fled to Bragaw, who was lying on the sand, and said: “Oh. Sir, save my hair.” “Pardon me, madam,” said he, “my business is a life-saver, not a hair restorer.” Dickson (translating Latin) — “During the battle Caesar rushed up and down on the back of the army.” Mr. French—“How long was the army’s back?” Dickson—“Eight legions, sir.” Bigelow—“Do you think Greece ought to preserve her neutrality?” Shea—“She is lucky to preserve anything.” Bailey—“W’hy don’t the women dress sensibly?” Frau Moll—“If they did half of the industries of the world would have to close their doors.” There had been an explosion in chemistry and Prof. Lawrence on investigation asked Donnelly how it happened. “Well,” said Donnelly, “it happened like this. He wanted to see how powerful it was so he lit a match to it.” “Lit a match to it!” exclaimed Professor Lawrence, “why I should have thought it would be the last thing on earth he’d do.” Donnelly—“It was.” Miner—“I had mock-turtle soup for dinner. By the way where do you catch mock-turtles?” May—“Near the Sham-rock.” Bigelow—“How did you get that paint on your trousers?” Feeley—“I didn’t. 1 got the trousers on the paint when I sat down.” Frat. Mem.—“Haven’t I seen your face before?” McMahon— “It’s quite possible, that’s where I always wear it.” Bigelow—“Donnelly, who succeeded Edward VI?” Donnelly—“Mary.” Bigelow—“Very good. Now who suc- succeeded Mary?” Donnelly, not knowing the answer, sat down, and Tevlin who had his hand raised was asked the question.” Tevlin—“Her Lamb.” (West Mystic) Bailey—“Did you ever read about the ancient Greek harp that when played would turn stones into tears?” Donnelly (pointing to May)—“He’s made ‘Stones’ cry.”