The first winter meeting is now but a little more than a week off. As yet little interest has been shown in the events of the first day but this may be because men think there is plenty of time in which to enter. It is earnestly hoped that these meetings be successful, more so than in previous years, if possible, and we would urge all those who have any thought whatever of competing, to enter. Men should not let timidity or distrust in their own powers keep them back. The success of the meetings depends in a great measure on a large field of entries the resulting competition. We especially urge members of the freshman class to come forward. If they are unsuccessful they will gain valuable coolness and experience for future contests.