Within the past few days the college campus has begun to assume activity, and the burning of midnight oil has been resumed by some of the young men, who, in consequence of too great economy in that direction last term, experienced conditions at the time of annual examinations. The students are returning very fast, and are putting their rooms in order for the coming year's work, which practically began September 27. There are cordial greetings and tales of pleasant summer experiences, with an occasional side remark about the glorious result of the boat race at New London and its attendant festivities.

Of course, Yale's athletic future comes in for its share of discussion, and the universal opinion expressed is that the old college is about to enter upon a year in which, if she does not carry off the triple crown, she will not fail in consequence of a lack of support. Both Captains Stewart and Cowles will be in college next year in either the law or post-graduate department, but whether they will take part in their respective athletic specialties is not yet known. The election of John Rodger's, Jr., to the captaincy of the crew meets with general favor, and, having been in the past a faithful and conscientious worker, he is confidently expected to see that his men train in a thorough manner.

Class ball games will be omitted this year, and the only ball game expected is the freshman-sophomore contest, the principal object of which is to furnish the "sophs" a chance to give the "freshies" the "guy."

The customary notices inviting freshmen to repair to the field to be made up into a team to play against the university will be posted September 28. It is stated on good authority that Dunn, catcher of '86, has been elected captain of the nine. On the campus all sorts of rumors concerning phenomenal pitchers and catchers, backs, half-backs and rushers coming into college with the freshmen are afloat. One senior asserts that Dunn, last year's catcher, has a little brother who is coming here this year, who can hold his pitching and who has played base-ball since he left off his swaddling clothes.

Foot-ball will receive attention immediately. On Saturday Captain R. W. Corwin will be found at the athletic field, with his corps of men ready for action. Boyne, formerly of '87, has been in town for several days, and will coach the foot-ball team. Hazing, which formed a never failing source of amusement to the upper classes, is becoming a thing of the past, and will undoubtedly be laid away on the shelf with the bully club, presented to the college last commencement.

The freshman class numbers 277; academics, 173; scientifics, 104. This shows an increase over last year's entering class of 51, academics, 39, scientifics, 12. - Boston Advertiser.