Fencing Club

There is really no doubt about it. This, the youngest of Varsity Clubs, born with a clash of steel in the debris of extravaganza rehearsals, is a lusty infant. In April last a few enthusiasts, under the tuition of Miss Zena Clarke, formed a fencing class; now the Club has men's and women's representative teams, which have performed creditably in matches with the Wellington Swords Club and the Naval Reserve Club, who are considerably older in experience. There are prospects also of Victoria representatives being entered in the Wellington championships in October.

As Spike goes to press, the Club is considering its constitution, and is applying to the Stud. Assn. for affiliation. It is to be hoped that next season will see a greatly increased membership. Any member of the Club will assure you that it would be difficult to find a more useful winter sport; for fencing is of great assistance to tennis and cricket players, and even to devotees of other winter games. It was recently and with reason said that "no other sport is more conducive to the perfect co-ordination of brain and hand." As an aid to good footwork for the tennis player it is invaluable. Apart from these material advantages, it is in itself exceedingly enjoyable, and the Club members, as the guests of other Wellington fencing clubs, have had several exceedingly pleasant evenings.

It is to be hoped that, in the near future, fencing will be included in the Easter Tournament, as both Otago and Canterbury have flourishing clubs. An increased membership will bring that time appreciably nearer.

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