About thirty-five candidates, exclusive of the battery men, are still practicing in the cage. The material as a whole are light, but the men are taking hold well and show great improvement over their early form. The sliding has progressed more rapidly than in former years owing to Captain Dean's personal attention before the 'Varsity candidates were called out. There is still plenty of room for improvement in almost all the men, especially in throwing and quick starting.

The management are extremely anxious to have more men come out, as they think it is absolutely necessary if 1900 is to have a successful nine.