After weeks of preparation, everything is at last in readiness for the great contest, and with the applause of the multitude ringing in their ears, the teams of the CRIMSON and the Candidates will meet on Soldiers Field this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, subject to the approval of the weather committee of the Student Council. Not a tremor of doubt exists as to the outcome of the clash and most of the candidates spent yesterday in taking leave of their families and friends.

It is a matter of common knowledge that "Steamship" Hall, the tortuous twirler will occupy the box for the editors. His devilish delivery will be snapped up with precision and nonchalance by Ted Reynolds. The rest of the team will line up as follows, with possible changes at the eleventh hour: Stiles, s.s.; Fenn, r.f.; Lewis, 3b.; Kelley, r.f.; Edgerton, 2b.; Kennedy, r.f.; Baker, 1b.; Dixon, r.f.; Graves, l.f.; Culbert, r.f.; Thomas, c.f.; Fry, r.f.; Cook, r.f.; Williams, r.f.; Seymour, r.f.; Foreman, r.f.; Benjamin, r.f. Ingram, as umpire, will aid considerably in the overwhelming victory.

The playing of the candidates does not merit attention. Their line-up will be: Hollister, c.f.; Love, s.s.; Guild, 2b.; Wheeler, 1b.; Whiting, 3b.; Coffin, u.; Taylor, barkeep.

A mere cursory glance at the two teams shows the utter futility of the candidates' undertaking. In numbers, as well as quality, the editors are clearly superior.

The CRIMSON management announces a thrilling game with Phi Beta Kappa for next Friday, when the midnight oilers will be convinced that they do not know everything.