THE FOOTBALL BLACK-LIST.

We understand that there is still some doubt as to the advisability of publishing the black-list of persons whose Yale game tickets were found in the hands of speculators. An incorrect list printed without giving those blacklisted sufficient time to offer and, if possible, to prove a defence would lead to many injustices. The odium of speculation would be attached to unfortunates whose names had been forged or whose friends had lost their tickets. It is obvious, also, that the presence on the list of the names of well-known graduates, whose reputation would convince everyone of their innocence, would detract much from the stigma of being blacklisted.

All of these objections, however, apply more to the method of drawing up the black-list than to its publication. It should be possible to insure the delivery to every man on the list of a notification of the fact. After waiting a reasonable time and verifying all the evidence, the names of those who can offer no satisfactory explanation should then be published. The number of men who intentionally allow their tickets to fall into speculators' hands is comparatively small, but there are every year very flagrant cases. Undergraduate and graduate opinion frowns upon this form of making capital out of connection with the University, but as long as the evidence obtained is used only to prevent past offenders from enjoying further privileges, individual consciences alone will regulate the practice. Surely no one who really believes it honorable to dispose of his tickets will object to having his sentiments made public; and those who act contrary to their ideas of honor deserve little consideration.