The defeat of the freshman eleven at Andover on Wednesday last, probably brings vividly to '87 the fact that their eleven is not absolutely sure of victory whenever it plays. The usual career of victories which a freshman eleven experiences always goes far to give it over-confidence, and some such rude change as they have now received, is necessary to inspire a proper spirit of work in both eleven and class. While there is some little ground for excuse for their defeat on account of the wretched ground at Andover, the fact nevertheless remains that the eleven was clearly out-played, doubtless owing partially to their confidence. We trust that this defeat will lead the eleven on to even more faithful work, and the class to give them a still heartier support. It is well worth while to strain every nerve to beat Yale, for such a victory would be a great triumph, not only for the class but also for the college. But Yale will not be beaten by a fair eleven ; it will take the best that the class of '87 can put in the field. The stories which have been emanating from Yale, according to the good old custom, since the beginning of the season about the weakness of their freshman eleven, can not be trusted at all, and their recent victories show the unreliability of all such tales. We would again repeat then that work must be done, and faithfully done, if success attend '87. They have received one lesson ; another would not be so trifling.