The class races have come and gone. Naturally enough three quarters of the undergraduates are to-day in the depths of despondency, while the other fraction of the college is correspondingly elated. Yet, barring the unfortunate occurence which deprived eighty-six of one of its most powerful oars, and leaving out of account the accident which partially disabled the eighty-eight boat, it must be admitted that the race between the two winning crews was won on its merits. While eighty-seven is to be heartily congratulated on its success, we cannot refrain from giving a word of sympathy to eighty-five. During its entire course this class has by its faithful efforts endeavored to maintain the reputation of Harvard for strength at the oar. Its crews have worked hard and well to gain the coveted place upon the river, and its representatives upon the 'Varsity have contributed their full share to the success of the college. Eighty-five has struggled honorably, and has honorably lost.