After the good work done by '86 on the foot-ball field this fall every one interested in college athletics will watch with much concern the manner in which they will begin to prepare themselves for the base-ball contests next spring. Their gymnasium work will begin shortly after Christmas, and the spirit they will show in this preliminary practice is likely to have the greatest effect on their next season's games. It is hoped that the number of candidates will be large and their practice faithful, so that they may go on to the field in the spring thoroughly organized and ready to begin at once.

The great danger is that, after the novelty of the first week's work in the gymnasium has worn off, the interest among the candidates will begin to flag, and that through this neglect the winter's practice will be well nigh useless. To prevent this the management must use every endeavor, and from the interest taken in sports generally by '86 it seems likely that such endeavors would bring about the wished-for result.

The best wishes of the college are with '86 for her success in this important branch of her athletics, and should she succeed in keeping the Yale freshmen out of their coveted seat on the fence, their victory will amply repay them for any hardships undergone to gain it. '86 is already recognized as likely to take a high place in athletics, and now she is to have the best chance to show that her reputation is deserved.