The fall games of the Athletic Association came off last Wednesday and were a greater success than any fall meeting has ever been heretofore. Though the day was cold and blustering, there was a large number of starters in the event, and quite a crowd of spectators braved the weather to lend success to the meeting. King, '88, captured the final heat in the hundred yard dash in the remarkably good time, considering the condition of the track and the wind directly in his face, of 10 1-5 seconds. The records, as a rule, were not very good, but quite a number of new men were brought out, and if the present interest in track athletics continues till spring Princeton may in some wise redeem her reputation at Mott Haven.

Last week the freshmen and sophomores had their first "rush" of the year, and rather to the surprise of the college, '90 was completely done up. It was quite a mild affair, and for the first time in years there was no fight around the cannon. The spirit of hazing has died out here to a very great extent, apparently, and whether due to the gentleness of '90 or the severity of the proctors there has been less this year than ever before. The good effects are plainly visible in the increased number of freshmen seen on the track and ball field, and it will without doubt have a most beneficial effect on general athletics.

The lacrosse team went to Baltimore to play the Druids, and were defeated by four goals to two. The best playing for the Druids was done by old Princeton lacrosse men, and again Princeton was weakened by the absence of Church, Hodge and Cowan, who are playing on the foot-ball team. Lacrosse has received a tremendous impetus here this fall, and bids fair to rival foot-ball, and if the interest can only be kept up through the winter Princeton will put a very strong team in the field next spring.

The first "library meeting" of the term was held at Dr. McCosh's parlors Wednesday night, where Mr. Johnson, who has the mental science fellowship, read a paper on some phases of the problem of knowledge, which received the most favorable criticism from all present. It is understood that Dr. McCosh contemplates a slight change in the management of these meetings so they will be more under the undergraduates charge. They have been such a wonderful success managed as they are, however, that but few wish to run the risk of making any charge whatever.

I suppose those who see this will feel more interested in our foot-ball team that anything else here at present. For once in her history Princeton feels completely disheartened about her chances for the championship. The fates seems to have set their faces dead against us. The failure of Cook and Moore to return was the first blow our hopes received. Then Wagenhurst, who was elected captain in Cook's place, was injured and it is now doubtful if he will be able to play at all this season. Now Church, '88 and Black, '88, who played endand next to end are laid up, for how long it is impossible to say. Still we don't give up all hope and console ourselves with the thought that we have a very strong second eleven when it scores touchdown after touchdown against the 'Varsity. Channing, '90, has been put on in Payne's place, and though very light, is playing a good game, running and dodging in good form.

Quite a large crowd intend going to Cambridge with the team on the 12th and if encouragement can do anything Princeton will at least make a good fight for victory.

PRINCETONIAN.