The Weld four-oar race which took place Wednesday was a performance which reflects much credit upon the Weld Boat Club, and offers additional proof, if any be necessary, of the club's practical value as a training school. In these scrub contests, furnishing racing experience and an incentive to men of all degrees of rowing ability to make use of it, lies one of the most promising features of the present status of Harvard rowing.

The best of instruction has been provided all through the fall season by Mr. Donovan, and a very considerable number of men have profited by it. At least seven different four-oars have been on the river, several eights have been in regular training, and a number of men have received coaching in single sculling. As a rule the work has been carried on with commendable regularity. This means that something definite has been accomplished toward supplying future 'Varsity material, and in addition should encourage still more would-be oarsmen to avail themselves of the excellent opportunities offered them.