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February 1941
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EDITORIAL
As the result of suggestions from subscribers we have undertaken a gradual change in emphasis within our magazine. We have reduced the stress upon the reporting of competitions and have increased the use of articles. Although competitions will still be reported, their space allowance will be limited and the results will be presented more for record value than for detailed news accounts.
We are indebted to Mr. William A. Strobel and Mr. Roy S. Tinney for articles this issue. We also present another article on the new rulesbook by M. A. de Capriles, our technical advisor, and two general articles by the Editor. We hope that more and more fencers will volunteer to furnish us with articles or material for such. We also hope that our subscribers will feel free to comment on these writings, expressing their preferences as to type of material for future issues.
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This issue was originally planned for publication in late January. We must depend, however, upon the voluntary work of our staff. Sickness has laid up some of our staff members and heavy January work has caused the remaining delay. Full days, evenings and week ends in the office make the Editor blush for the small amount of time that he has been able to devote to The Riposte. Fortunately, we sell the magazine on the basis of number of issues rather than for any specific calendar period. All subscribers will receive full subscriptions although no promise is made as to time of completion. Cheer up. It now looks as though the next several issues will reach you with some regularity.
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The speeding up of defense is already affecting our mailing lists. Capt. Fred Siebert, National Epee Champion, is already at camp, as announced in our last issue. Our last year’s National Foil Champion, Norman Lewis, will be leaving for camp soon. Ralph Marson, ranking sabreman and former National Junior Foil Champion, is with the New York State Militia and liable to call at a moment’s notice.
