THE CANADIAN GAME.

ON Saturday last the Football Team played the Britannias of Montreal on the Boston Base Ball Grounds. Great interest was taken in the game, from the facts that it was the first that the team had played, and that we had not had an opportunity before of judging our chances in future games. The game was called at half-past three, with Mr. F. E. Cabot, '80, umpire for Harvard, Mr. McGibbon umpire for Britannia, and Mr. Cushing, '79, referee. Harvard won the toss and took the wind, giving Britannia the kick-off. During the whole first three-quarters the ball was kept close upon Britannia's goal, and they were forced to touch back for safety several times. Within a few minutes from the beginning of play, Smith kicked a goal from the field; and again, before the end of the first three-quarters, he kicked a second goal in the same way, the ball having been passed back to him each time. At the beginning of the second three-quarters, Britannia so pressed Harvard that the latter were forced to touch back for safety repeatedly. During the remainder of the time, however, the ball was forced now toward one goal and now toward the other, as either side gained a slight advantage. At this time Harvard succeeded in gaining two touch-downs, but they were not allowed by the referee. A heavy fall of rain somewhat marred the playing of Harvard, who relied upon their constant passing. The playing of Britannia was fine as regards tackling, but in all other respects was much poorer than what we must expect from Yale and Princeton. Harvard's passing was good, the tackling and kicking fair. Among the visitors, Belcher, Millar, and Lowe played well. On our own team the playing of Edmonds, Keith, Kent, Perin, Manning, and Atkinson was particularly good. Although this victory is encouraging for the team, it should not lead them to feel too much confidence in themselves, for it is needless to say that they will find Princeton and Yale teams very different opponents from those of Saturday's game. Constant and energetic practice is needed to bring the playing up to the proper standard, if we are to win the championship this year.

H.