The number of men who are trying for the freshman eleven is not so large as it ought to be. The class is not displaying the energetic spirit which we are accustomed to see in freshman classes here at Harvard. There is an abundance of good foot ball material in the class, and there is no reason why Ninety-three should not be represented by a successful eleven. Of late years it has become an established precedent for the freshman eleven to win the Yale game, and Ninety-three is expected to continue this precedent. The best wishes of the entire college will go with the freshmen to New Haven; but rumor says that the Yale freshmen will, as usual, be represented by a strong team, so none but the most aggressive spirit can carry Ninety-three to victory.

In this connection the class should be reminded of its duty to support the eleven liberally. The manager is now canvassing the class for subscriptions, and it is hoped that he will receive a proper response. The fact that the principal game will be played away from Cambridge puts the management to a very heavy expense.