In no contest that Harvard has ever taken part in up to this time has there been such general interest displayed throughout the college as is being shown in the game today. Athletics at Harvard have occupied a position somewhat precarious and uncertain during the past few years. At last, however, they have come to the level which they seem destined to keep for at least a few years. This new position has been marked by the renewed interest taken by the whole college in the work of the team.

We believe that this interest is not so feverish as to be unwholesome for the general welfare of athletics, We do not see how it can be otherwise than healthful, when right minded and enthusiastic students are united in the pursuit of a single object.

Whether this object is attained or not-whether the game today is won or lost, the result will be beneficial to Harvard. The college world at Cambridge has never before seen such indefatigable work on the part of an athletic captain; it has never before seen such faithful training on the part of the candidates for the team; finally, it has never itself given the team such hearty and encouraging support. The result is bound to show-today, we believe, and in the future, we know.