Next Saturday the crew leave Cambridge for New London. The general work of the men has been very similar to that of former years. Early in the fall, Captain Keyes got together an eight, which rowed three or four times a week on the Charles. Several members of the crew, however, played upon the foot-ball team, and consequently, could not row until after Christmas.

As soon as the winter vacation was over, the candidates began to train regularly in the gymnasium. Three or four hundred strokes on the machines, a little light dumb-bell exercise and a short run up North avenue constituting the regular daily exercise. During the winter, Hanlan, the champion oarsman, visited the gymnasium and seemed very much interested in the work of the crew. He made several comments upon the rowing which were, of course, of great use to the men.

As soon as the ice broke up on the river, towards the end of March, all the class crews began work on the Charles. The 'Varsity, however, still remained at the gymnasium, as the extremely cold weather prevented careful coaching on the water. During this time especial attention was paid to the body work of the men.

On April 1st, the crew began work at the boat-house, the '86 barge being substituted for the heavy 'Varsity boat. A week or two before the class races the crew changed from the barge to the shell. At present the men row alternately in the old '85 shell, which was so successful two years ago, and the new English cedar boat. A great deal has been said about this shell in the daily papers, but, nevertheless, a little description of it may be of interest.

The shell is made entirely of cedar with the exception of the paper decking in the bow and stern, and some of the inside rigging. Instead of having the common swivel row-lock, the boat is rigged with the old-fashioned tholepins, which look very clumsy. The seats are rather smaller than those in use in the Water boats, and run upon wooden rollers. The oars are very long, and the blades are only 6 1-2 inches wide; the oars in general use are generally a full inch wider.

A new shell arrived from Water's yesterday morning, and this or the English boat will probably be used in the races.

The following men form the eight:

Stroke - Storrow, '89.

7 - Brooks, '87.

6 - Pfeiffer, '89.

5 - Davis, '89.

4 - Schroll, '89.

3 - Keyes, '87.

2 - Wood, '88.

Bow - Butler, '88.