Fate of the Small Clubs Discussed by Exec.

The reduction to the number of clubs by reorganisation and amalgamation was discussed by the Executive to-night. Mr. McGhie said the definite action in this direction should be taken, pointing out [unclear: hat] last year there was far too much clashing of club fixtures, which distracted interest from several important meetings. As an example, the [unclear: Evangelical] Union and S. C. M., were mentioned whereupon Miss Hoby stated that these two clubs could not be reconciled by Executive action.

"Such movements," continued Miss Hoby, "should come [unclear: from within the] clubs and not from the Executive"

The majority opinion was that if groups of students showed sufficient interest and enthusiasm to form clubs, it was not for the Executive to therefore However, the Secretary was instructed to confer with Club Secretaries in an endeavour to harmonise fixtures this year.