ON THE TRAIL OF THE ALLIGATOR

This afternoon, for the first time since the Civil War eleven men from Florida will appear in the field against eleven Harvard men. On this occasion the Southerners are the invaders and their attack, however spirited, is looked for with eager interest.

Not much is known about these "Alligators" from Gainesville. They are big and advance reports have it that they play clean, hard football. How they will take to a New England November after playing a game last Saturday in mid-August weather is a matter of conjecture. Their mascot, a 'gator in fact as well as in name, found it hard sledding at the Stadium yesterday in spite of his blue and gold sweater.

The University has reason to respect these Southerners. Last year Harvard beat Georgia by three points and Florida is rated in the same class with Georgia. But however close and hard-fought the game, the University heartily welcomes the 'Gators to Cambridge.