Rain or shine the foot-ball team can be found steadily at work at their practice every afternoon. If earnest purpose and hearty willingness to work can bring us success this fall we predict a happy issue to this year's sport. The eleven work quietly and systematically in every manoeuvre, and their steady determined manner is gaining more and more approbation from their numerous friends who watch the daily practice. But their supporters must not forget how much the players appreciate whatever encouragement or interest may be shown in their work. Their inconveniences now are many and their failures must be borne by themselves alone, but their successes will be claimed by the entire college. Let us then make the burden a little lighter for them by insisting on sharing its support with them now; then we can sympathize with them in earnest if they fail, or more heartily rejoice with them in case they gain the much sought for victory. Make it a point to put in an appearance frequently among the spectators, and by gaining at least an ordinary knowledge of the game find out what plays are worthy of commendation, and further, do not hesitate to show your approval when such plays occur. By so doing the work of the men will be made easy while their chances for success will be materially improved.