Yesterday afternoon, about all the members of the various athletic organizations took advantage of the mild weather to get some practice in the open air. Jarvis Field presented a very animated appearance. At the lower end the 'Varsity nine were at work, while the freshman nine and lacrosse team had taken possession of the upper portion of the field. The freshman nine engaged in field work under the supervision of Captain Bates. They showed in their work the lack of practice which necessarily follows after the inaction of six months. Still, some of the men handled the ball in a way which showed experience, and there is undoubtedly good material among the candidates which only wants development. There were about fifteen candidates on the field.

At the lower end of the field the 'varsity nine had erected nets, around which were grouped the greater part of the candidates. Captain Henshaw had direction of the one where Luce, '91, was pitching. At this net were Mumford, '90; Bailey, '89; Dean, '91; Butterworth, '90, and Morgan, '89. At the other net, which was under the direction of ex-Captain Williard, were Campbell, L. S.; Quackenboss, M. S., and McKean, '90. Boyden was pitching to this net. In the field were Gallivan, '88; Linn, '90; Mason, '91, and Codman, '90. The ground was not in the best condition, being damp and soggy, but this did not interfere materially with the work of the men. The out-fielders, Linn and Codman, showed up very well. On the whole it looks as though the nine would not find it difficult to get into shape after a very little practice. Phillips, captain of the eighty-six nine, was present, and watched the work of the candidates with interest. The men were out about an hour and three quarters. Bates, '91, pitched to one net for a half hour, at the end of which he gave way to Luce and tood direction of the practice of the freshmen.

Captain Henshaw has directed all candidates for the nine to remain in Cambridge during the April vacation. Considerable improvement can be made in the men during the recess, if the weather continues favorable.

A few members of the 'Varsity lacrosse team were out on Jarvis. The men practised passing and catching. Several new men have signified their intention of trying for the eleven, which has been very much weakened by the loss of its members in the last graduating class.

Holmes field is beginning to assume its wonted appearance and work on the ball field and tennis courts will be begun shortly. The work of rolling and raking the track began yesterday. As it was in no condition for use, Mr. Lathrop improvised a triangular track in front of the Jefferson Physical Laboratory. On this Messrs. Wright, L. S.; Rublee, '90; Brackett, '91; Howe, '91, and Paine, '91, walked a mile, making it in eight minutes, twenty seconds. The walk was merely for practice, no attempe being made to make fast time. Beside the gymnasium, hurdles were set up, and the candidates for the hurdle race practised here.

The members of the Cricket Club will not begin work until after the April recess. No field, such as they had last year, is to be hired this season. They will practice on the upper portion of Jarvis, leaving the central part to the freshman nine and the lower part to the tennis courts. The great game of the season, the one with the University of Pennsylvania, will take place in May, and the Cricket Club have permission to play this game on Holmes Field.