The inauguration yesterday afternoon of the new plan of holding class races in the fall was an unqualified success. The scheme resulted so favorably that the query is a natural one why such contests have not taken place at a similar time before. Now that an eminently satisfactory precedent has been established, it will be observed at once that a lasting good can come of it in the promotion of advantageous class rivalry. But of far greater importance is it that an unwearied interest in rowing is certain to be felt throughout the University. All praise is due the senior crew for the masterly manner in which they won the race. And although the victory was in some measure due to former experience, yet the performance of yesterday afternoon was not accomplished without hard work and perseverance.
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GAIN OF FIFTY-NINE.
