SWORDS WOMEN
Duelling has long been illegal in England, the world is talking of disarmament; but the women of England are
showing an enthusiasm for swordplay unknown in the history of fencing. It is estimated that there are some 500 fencing clubs in Britain. Fencing has its devotees of every rank. Enthusiasm is shared by members of the Royal Family and members of working lads’ clubs. But its strongest appeal is to business and professional women, whose hours for creation and exercise are limited mainly to our proverbially wet week-ends and dark evenings. What is its appeal? Ono can fence all the year round, independent of light and weather. Tho sport is adaptable to all ages, is inexpensive, and provides vigorous, but not heavy exorcise, developing balance, control, quick decision, and judgment of time and distance.' And it does not demand special accommodation. What more can be asked of a healthy and exceptionally jolly sport? A crowded Salle d’Armes awakens the romantic and combative in our nature, while this chivalrous sport appears unrivalled, and is well on the way to becoming a national pastimeSo, to arms! • Perhaps our international disputes may onco again be settled by single combat!
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 110, 12 May 1933, Page 2
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198SWORDS WOMEN Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 110, 12 May 1933, Page 2
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