The material for the Freshman Crew was cut down yesterday, from four crews to two. Five new men came in at about the same time, so that nearly three crews are rowing.

The present candidates are promising as far as looks go. The majority of them are fully of the average size while the remaining three or four are large strong men. A few of them have rowed at their preparatory schools, but the greater number have never done any rowing before; all, however, are learning fast. For so early in the year, the condition of the men is excellent; they are all well and are rapidly gaining in weight under their work.

The football men have not yet put in an appearance. At least ten men should come from this source, and if they intend to try at all they should come out very soon.

No distinction as yet has been made between the crews. In consequence of the coming of new candidates and the going of others, the positions of the men are changed almost every day. The strokes alone retain their positions. Watriss '92 is coaching now. He has almost entire charge, but Vail '93 comes in occasionally. Yesterday the men rowed in the following positions.

Name Position Weight

Kailes Stroke 147

Thomas 7 164

Parker 6 165

Wagner 5 163

Miller 4 160

Stevenson 3 169

Derby 2 155

Shapards Bow 162

Mumford Stroke 155

Forbes 7 155

Furman 6 153

Barrett 5 158

Beebe 4 162

Rowland 3 160

Grew 2 155

Townsend Bow 159

The new men are; Stewart, 150; Ross, 157; Fulton, 150; Fox, 155.