The report of the Treasurer of the Athletic Association is far from encouraging and reveals a deplorable condition of affairs in the very branch of athletics in which Harvard has deservedly been accustomed to take the most pride. For years her title to first place in track and field athletics remained unquestioned, and the students took the deepest interest in the work of the team. Everyone used to go out and see the games, and everyone who could afford it joined the Association, for in this way the students felt that they could help the team most effectively.

The report before us shows that the student interest has fallen off amazingly during the last two years, so much so as to make it a matter of doubt whether the team shall have a training table this year. We are at a loss to account for this lack of interest in the athletic team, which is certainly unmerited. But whatever may be the reason for it, one thing is plain, it must not continue. The prospects for turning out a good team are excellent, and they must not be dwarfed by a lack of enthusiasm on the part of the students. Want of loyalty to a team must never be charged to Harvard men, whose enthusiasm is not wont to flag even in the face of defeat. The Athletic Association is in need of help, and if Harvard is to have a fair chance in the intercollegiate contest next spring, student interest must revive. The men training for the team owe it to the University to do their best to bring her victory, and it is certainly the duty of the students to see that the efforts of their representatives do not fail for want of financial support.