We are surprised to learn that comparatively few men have joined the athletic association this year. For the last few years the average has been two hundred and fifty; for this year, however, the number has not exceeded one hundred and thirty-a remarkable falling off. We fail to see any reason for this decrease in membership. The H. A. A. has certainly done its duty to the college, and naturally expects the college to do its duty to the H. A. A.

The notice of the association which we publish in another column calls attention to the fact that all members of the university must likewise be members of the association to insure admission to or participation in the sports. This requirement, which may have escaped the notice of freshmen, needs attention called to it, particularly at this time when the preparations for the winter meeting will soon be begun. It should be considered the duty of every man in college to join the association, not only for the support of a college organization, but also, if a more personal motive is required, for his own private gain.