The Oxford-Cambridge Race.

The annual boat race between the eight-oared crews of Oxford and Cambridge universities, which causes universal interest throughout the United Kingdom, will soon be rowed upon the Thames between Putney and Mortlake. The crews are of the average weight, although the Cambridge men are some five pounds lighter than their opponents from Oxford.

Both crews will, in all probability, leave their universities this week, the Cambridge eight going to Putney direct while the Oxonians will make a visit of some ten days' duration at Bourne End, in response to the hospitable invitation of Mr. Hammersley. The boat which Swaddle is building for the crews will be ready very soon.