Most men will, we think, endorse the protest of our correspondent, who signs himself "R," against two rows a day by the crews. What is now a pleasure and a means of recreation will become a business so irksome that many who now enjoy their daily row on the river will only go to the river from a sense of duty, and a false one at that. It is not right that preparation for the class races should prevent a man from bestowing even a fair amount of work on his college duties. They are unmistakeably first in importtance, and should not be neglected to the extent which "R" claims they will be if '84's example is followed and allowed to become a custom. Furthermore, it would be a great pity to have some of the present boating men give up their needed work at the oar because a few enthusiasts are afraid that their chances of winning will not be great great enough, unless they spend more time in the boat than the other crews. The means by which this fancied advantage is gained is open to all, and all taking it up are again on an equality. Is it not far better to come to an agreement which will retain boating within reasonable limits instead of establishing a bad precedent which will make it easier to overcome the objections to this move in the future?