The last week of the practice season in base-ball has begun. The nine has played four games which have been, as is usually the case with the amateur nines which Harvard plays, walkovers. Practice has been carried on at a great disadvantage. The caprice of Cambridge weather, has made its effect more potent than ever, and if the elements have designs, they have done their prettiest to make defeat certain for Harvard, or else to make the victory more brilliant, since the obstacles, which they have thrown in our path have been great.

The playing of the nine so far warrants the statement that there is a splendid chance for improvement. Although the playing is bad, yet there seems to be a disposition to eradicate that evil. In time the disposition may conquor. The performance with the Bowdoins on Saturday was pitiable at times. A repitition would be fatal. Upon Saturday the eventful opening of the College League series takes place. We understand that a large delegation of Harvard men are going to New York to see the initial game with Columbia. In times past, lack of support has been complained of, but Harvard will be well represented on Saturday. The Polo Grounds will hear for the first time the Harvard cheer, we hope after as well as during the game.