THE second day's sports in the Gymnasium last Saturday afternoon filled the little building to a most uncomfortable degree. Fortunately for the contestants, if not for many others, the request that gentlemen would not smoke was strictly observed, and the air was not so stifling as usual.

Almost exactly at two the first event, the horizontal bar, was announced, for which there were two entries : Messrs. F. B. Keene, '79, and R. W. Ellis, '79. Mr. Ellis led off with a graceful performance, and was followed by Mr. Keene through a succession of pretty movements during half an hour. The prize was then awarded to Mr. Keene for superior style, though Mr. Ellis was frequently applauded with a heartiness that showed his movements were appreciated.

The next event was the first bout of the lightweight sparring between Messrs. A. G. Otis, '79, and F. W. Sharon, '80. The very pretty style of both men was immediately remarked, their quick returns and cross counters calling forth much applause. This bout was awarded to Mr. Sharon.

The Indian club-swinging next brought out Messrs. J. T. Howe, '80, and S. Shillito. Mr. Shillito retains his former grace in swinging, and has learned many new movements; Mr. Howe won the cup, however, by the multiplicity of his difficult motions.

The second bout of the light-weight sparring followed, Messrs. H. E. Teschemacher, '78, and L. A. Plummer, Jr. L. S. S., '79, being the contestants. This bout was very lively. Mr. Plummer was cool and collected, while Mr. Teschemacher was rather more excited. Sharp blows were exchanged and very pretty dodging was exhibited by both men. The bout was awarded to Mr. Plummer.

The vaulting with two hands followed, Messrs. F. W. Thayer, '78, J. H. Tyng, L. S., and F. B. Keene entering. The first vault was 5 feet; and there seemed little difficulty in clearing the bar up to 6 feet 6 inches. The bar was then raised to 6 feet 9 inches, on which Mr. Thayer failed, Mr. Keene touched, and Mr. Tyng cleared it; accordingly the cup was given to Mr. Tyng.

The second bout of the sparring-match between Messrs. Otis and Sharon followed. Hard hitting was drawn forth by a severe counter dealt Mr. Otis by Mr. Sharon, the blows up to that time having been light. Mr. Sharon won the bout.

The unfinished bout of the light-weight wrestling of the first day's sport followed. Messrs. Rogers, '78, and Gaston, '80, appeared, and after a few moments' struggle Mr. Gaston succeeded in throwing his antagonist, and thus won the bout.

Messrs. Teschemacher and Plummer were next called on for their second bout of sparring; it was much the same as the other, rapid blows were delivered and many of them. This was given to Mr. Teschemacher.

Then came the second bout of the light-weight wrestling, in which no fall was gained by either party.

The third bout between Messrs. Teschemacher and Plummer was then sparred, and was given to the former. The final bout in the sparring between Messrs. Teschemacher and Sharon was postponed till the next meeting.

The third bout of the light-weight wrestling was no more successful than the second, both men acting strictly on the defensive. After eight minutes spent with no result, the contestants were allowed to take the over-the-shoulder and round-the-waist grip, for the two remaining minutes. After some severe struggles, this resulted in a draw. The final bout was then deferred, because of the late hour, to the following Saturday.

The great event of the day, that which interested intensely every undergraduate present, was the tug of war, composed of the five strongest men in the four classes. The class of '79 led the way into the ring, headed by four of her representatives on the 'Varsity, Smith, Schwarz, Jacobs, Crocker, and Taussig. The appearance of those four men, who have done so much for the College in boating, and who have contributed so much to '79's reputation as an athletic class, was the signal for a burst of applause caused by a very pardonable pride. The class of '80 followed, whose team was composed of Messrs. Bacon, Hooper, Simmons, Welling, and Stow. The contest between the two classes (which was drawn by lot) was sharp but short. '79 drew '80 over the dividing line, the first time in 10 seconds and the second time in 7 seconds. '80 was thus placed hors de combat. The next tug was between '78 and '81. '78's team was made up of Messrs. Bancroft, Warden, Littauer, Brown, Yates; '81, W. A. Howe, Cruger, Otis, Howard, North. Captain Bancroft led the Seniors, and Captain North the Freshmen. The first heat was won by '78 in 17 seconds. The struggle was sharp, and the applause that it called out made the Gymnasium ring; the second and third heats were for a long time doubtful; finally the Freshmen won the first in 1 minute and 41 seconds, and the second in 1 minute and 44 seconds.

The final tug of war between '79 and '81 will be contested to-morrow. This sport is already exceedingly popular, perhaps owing to its novelty, but there can be no doubt that where the classes are so directly opposed to each other, the emulation is far greater than under other conditions.

T.