The defeat of the Freshman eleven at Andover has apparently disheartened them more than it reasonably ought. They must not forget that such occurrences fall to the lot of almost all foot-ball players, and that, though being disappointing, they may yet be turned to good account. The freshmen have nursed their despondency long enough, and now they should turn to and work with a will. There is no reason why they should suffer another such defeat, and it will be greatly to their discredit if they allow any such possibility. The game at Andover has taught them two things: that they must not on any account get "rattled" and that they must not have too much self-confidence. These two lessons, taken well to heart and backed by earnest faithful practice, will do much toward winning their game with Yale, and we trust they will act upon the suggestion. There is yet time before them to get into excellent trim; they have abundant good material, and are well backed by the class, so all they have got to do is to make the most out of their present opportunities, and this we hope they will endeavor to do.