The football practice yesterday was marked by an unusual event,-the defeat of the first eleven by the second. There was nearly an hour of hard play, and the second second one touchdown, while the 'varsity failed. But the second eleven had three halfbacks, and all the attention of the coaches was devoted to them. Moreover, the first usually had to make more than the customary five yards.

It seemed to be the purpose of the coaches to give the 'varsity a little practical experience in playing under the most unfavorable circumstances, and to give them a foretaste of what may happen Springfleld.

The second eleven all played the game of their lives. They found encouragement and words of praise from the coaches, and repaid the kindness with interest. Jackson and Wrightington especially distinguished themselves, and made better runs than any first eleven halfback, except Dunlop. In the line Whittren and Collamore were on their mettle; also Manahan, who played opposite Newell.

The first eleven are not to be blamed individually. They all played listlessly, until the second eleven scored, and even after that they acted as if they were dazed. Of course, it is impossible to determine the advantage of an extra man, both in interference and in tackling, and it would not do to find too much fault. Certainly this is a wholesome lesson, and well timed.