The race to be held next Wednesday afternoon in the 'varsity eight-oared barges is an attempt on the part of the management of the Weld Boat Club to revive a custom which expired in the autumn of '90. The scratch race then held between crews made up mostly of '94 men was an entire success. This year there is a special inducement to '97 men to enter this race, in that they will be coached by members of the 'varsity club. Capt. Davis and his colleagues have offered their services in the hope of finding among the men who come out, some new rowing material. The entrance fee of 25 cents, to be paid at Thurston's, is the same for all members of the University, whether members of the Weld Boat Club or not.