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

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BULKEEEY NEWS 5 Hezekiah’s Raise T TEZEKIAH had been in the em-ploy of The Smith Ice Cream Manufacturing Co., for five years, during which time he had advanced from the position of errand boy to chauffer of the delivery machine—a Ford. It was noon hour. Hezakiah stepped proudly into the barber shop for colored people. This barber shop was the forum of the negro settlement. Waiting for his turn in the chair, his peaceful reverie wis interrupted by Parson Augustus Formatus George Washington Jones, who was the oracle, and the adviser, of his flock in all things. “You have been in the employ of Mistah Smith for five years or more, eh, Hezakiah?” “Yes sah,” replied Mr. Greene, “ah am operating an auto now sah.” “Since you have become a chauffer your pay has increased somewhat, I presume,” continued the Mr. Jones. “No sah,” answered Hezakiah. “Well! Well! No wonder you young gentlemen of the present generation will never succeed financially. Just think of that, Mister Brown: (another occupant of the shop) he has most explicitly stated that although his labors have been increased he hasn’t asked for more money in these times of trials and tribulations. Well! well, I do declare. Now son, look a here,” Augustus was becoming excited, “Go to this boss o’ yourn and say to him, Mr. Smith, I have been in your employ for five years; I have always performed my work faithfully and satisfactorily; though my work has been doubly increased, my compensation has not been a cent more, and in justice to myself, I demand a raise. Either pay me more wages or else pay me off and consider me no more your employee.” By now only the scrape of the razors, as they cut the hirsute appendage of the sons of Ham, could be heard. As the speaker thus addressed Hezakiah, he listened, quietly, his chest swelling at the mention of hi6 faithful service and fidelity to his employer. “Now Hezekiah,” said the parson, as Hezekiah started back to work, “tell your boss zacky what I said and you sure will win the day.” Hezekiah reached his place of employment as the clock was striking one, a thing very unusual for Hezekiah. He made straight for his employer’s office, with a fully resolved intention of asking for more wages. He knocked boldly on the door. He entered when he heard Mr. Smith say “Come in.” He paced up to his employer’s desk with an independent air. “Well?” inquired Mr. Smith, not looking up from the pile of papers that were spread in front of him. Bravely did Hezekiah start to tell word for word what the parson told him. “Mr. Smith, I’ve been in your employ for five years; I have always had your interest at heart; I have

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4 BULKELEY NEWS I will,” said I, while my voice trembled with emotion. ‘God be praised! ” he exclaimed, and sank back, dead. —Phillips, '17. Angel Love You only speak of man; but, think you, there’s A gentler sex upon this earth, who share A silent fate with man. And not ’til you Have likewise brought them under your dominion. Will you attain the height of your desires. These creatures are your greatest enemies, For they abhor both war and you alike. You’ve broken up their pleasures and their homes. By forcing death upon their loyal mates. Husbands and lovers have gone forth to war, Ne’er to return to them, so dearly loved; And all the blame is giv’n to you, the God Of all the discontent that’s been aroused. Man does not crave these pastimes with the sword. But loses in excitement all his reason; And plunges into error unawares. And, savagery, of which you love to boast, Is not the nature of the present man. They are not animals, as you would have them; But sometimes are they forced to play the part. And when you say that they’re enjoying Nature, You only jest, for Nature is the power That tends to ever better things on earth. Construction, not destruction, is its aim; And progress is the fruit derived from it. — From “ War God and Angel Love, by John Tyler Williams. With author’s permission.

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6 BULKKLKY NEWS performed my work faithfully, and yet although my work has been doubly increased, my wages have not been a cent larger, and (less boldly) in justice to myself I demand a raise. Either pay me more wages, or else By this time Mr. Smith had lifted his eyes from his writing to get the full meaning of Hezekiah’s words. Hezekiah began again, this time very timidly, “or—or e—1—s—e ” “Or else what?” shouted Mr. Smith turning his chair suddenly around on its pivot. “Or else what, Hezekiah?” Hezekiah seemed to have nearly lost all control of himself, his knees quaked, and his legs appeared weak. By now he was gasping heavily. Then a gleam shot across his ebony lined face (if that were possible). His eyes brightened and his mouth widened into a broad grin. He repeated bravely, “Either pay me more wages or else pay me just what you have been paying me,” and then grinning sheepishly, left the office without further delay. —McCastor, '19. lulkplpg Nfuta BULKELEY SCHOOL, NEW LONDON. CT. Theodore F. Jordan, ’17 Editor-in-Chief M. J. Sullivan, ’17 Assistant Editor Joseph T. Harrington, ’17 Business Mgr J. P. Lyons, ’17 Assistant “ “ THE BULKELEY NEWS Published quarterly, 40 cents per year, 10 cents per copy. Entered as Second Class Matter at New London Post Office. Contributions are earnestly desired. These may be handed to the Editor-in-Chief. Address all Business Manuscript to the Business Manager. VOL. XIII. No 1. A QUESTION often asked is— Should members of the school relay team receive their letters or not? To this question is due careful consideration. Members of the baseball, basketball hockey, football, track, and other athletic teams receive their letters in colleges, because they uphold the honor of their college in certain athletic lines. Let us consider that the students of Bulkeley School have only one way of securing their letter, namely; the football team. They receive their B’s for upholding the honor of Bulkeley on the gridiron. Why shouldn’t the members of a school relay team receive their letters also? Does not the relay team uphold the honor of Bulkeley on the track? The protest that is immediately entered is —that members of the relay team do not have to work hard enough. We wished to contradict this statement for this reason: It is not the kind of work that one has to perform in making a school team; it is the amount of energy that one puts into