It seems almost hopeless for a team which has had no more practice than our hockey players to attempt to play an intercollegiate game. Even more than last year has Harvard been handicapped by lack of ice, a condition which has not been so keenly felt by our opponents who have the advantage of being within reach of an indoor rink--at least for occasional practices.

But with such an enviable record behind us in hockey, and a team of known ability, we are unwilling to admit that even the elements are strong enough to destroy our chances. May the result of this game augur well for the rest of the intercollegiate series.