H. A. A.

The number of spectators was about the same as usual at the evening meetings of the association and included a fair number of ladies. The officers were: Referee, Mr. G. B. Morrison, '83; officer in charge, Mr. J. E. Thayer, '85. To see the face of Mr. Morrison, so well known to gymnasium habitues, seemed quite natural. The exercises opened at 7.45.

The meeting was conducted with commendable promptness, and may be called the most successful of those which have been given in the evening. The barring of all winners in the previous meetings and awarding a prize for each contested event increased the interest of the spectators and gave the men something to work for. One record was broken and several events were better carried out than on Saturday.

TWO-HAND VAULT.The meeting opened very pleasantly with a vaulting contest. The bar was started at 5 feet 4 inches. Walsh, '84, Atkinson and O. S. Howard, '85, and Bachelder, L. S., were the entries. Howard and Bachelder went out at the same height leaving Walsh the winner, as Atkinson was only trying to break the record. In this he failed, only clearing 7 feet 1 1-4 inches. Walsh's record was 6 feet 9 1-2 inches.

RUNNING HIGH KICK.The high kick was next in order between Fogg. '85, and Henry, '86. Kimball and Fessenden did not appear. As Fogg won on Saturday the event was a walkover for Henry, who staid in last evening longer than the champion. Henry's record was 8 feet 4 inches.

THE DOUBLE TRAPEZE.The exhibition on the trapeze was by Messrs. Bachelder and Davis, whose feats have given interest to many of our previous meetings. Their efforts were liberally applauded, especially the drop motions and the circling acts in the air, which were watched with breathless interest by the lady spectators. The exhibition as a whole was better than any yet given.

ROPE CLIMBING.In this event Messrs Allen, '84 and Pudor, '86, entered. The event was very gamely contested. Mr. Allen reached the top of the gymnasium, a distance of 43 feet 3 7 8 inches, in 20 7-8 seconds. This event ought not to be contested without the harness, as the men really run great risks when spurting.

HORIZONTAL BAR.Bachelder, L. S., Osgood, '87, and Dudley, '87, were the entries for this event. The work done was extremely creditable. Dudley's performance was wonderfully graceful, especially his giant swing, and elicited hearty applause. Bachelder excelled in feats of strength, and was declared winner, as Dudley was not a competitor.

RUNNING HIGH JUMP.Atkinson, H. L. Clark and Fogg competed in this event. The bar was started at 4 feet 6 inches. Clark's graceful jumping was again noticeable. All the men cleared 5 feet 3 1-2 inches Fogg failed at 5 feet 5 inches. Clark failed at 5 feet 5 1-2. The prize goes to Clark.

Atkinson still continued to jump for a record, but only cleared 5 feet 5 1-2 inches.

POLE VAULT.There was only one entry for this contest. P. R. Frothingham, '86, who thus had a walk over.

FLYING RINGS.Bachelder, L. S., Walker, '84, Allen, '84, and Pudor, '86, were competitors in this event. The exhibition was good, though somewhat long; Allen won applause by lifting himself up with either hand, and by holding himself extended with arms behind his back. Walker's form was good, and his feats showed strength and skill. As Batchelder was barred, the event was given to Walker.

TUG-OF-WAR.The '87 and Law School teams gave a pull for a set of special prizes. The '85 men were unable to pull because their anchor had received an injury to his hand. The teams were as follows: '87, R. J. Oglesby, E. S. Litchfield, F. Remington, and A. Cochrane (anchor). Law School, F. A. P. Fiske, C. P. Curtis, T. C. Bachelder and J. H. B. Easton (anchor). The freshmen won the toss and took the south end. The drop was almost even, the Lawmen having a little the advantage. Easton soon made the line come over. The Law Schoolmen took it easy and often eased up, while Easton held the rope. At the end, the ribbon was five inches to their credit.