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"Seven Poets from Prince -Edward Island", a present— ation of the Canada Council and U.P.E.I., staged their first reading last Thursday in Duffy Amphitheater.

The poets are all Island based, and the project is the idea of Reshard Gool (political science prof), who\wheedled enough money from the Canada Council to form a funding nucleus. The poets are reading in New— foundland, Quebec and Onta— rio during the March break.

The effort would seem to be an attempt to show the intelligentsia (End the maSSes) of the country that P.E.I. does produce more than lobsters-and potatoes, and some of it is quite good.

Four of the poets — Leon: Berrouard, Ted Kulik, John Smith and Reshard Gool — were born "away", and three — Frank Ledwell, Larry LeClair, and Jim Hornby — are from the Island."

Ledwell opened the fest— ivities Thursday night with a brief introduction, and then the group led with,

‘whatappeared to‘be their best attraction - John Smith. Smith commands an audience better than the I others, and his poetic cra- ft is quite good. This critic thought his best poem to Be "Columbus Dream— ing" (which is not really the title, but is as.close as‘I can remember.).

The most promising of the group is Larry LeClair. Af— ter coming on like "Young Rgvolutionary Stereotype 3D", be abandoned his rant— ing/for some touching love poetry, and a marvelous and

surprising bit of Island di alect in a fictitious eulo-

AUNT BIPPYB N

Did you realize that Bernie O'Brien is in the Charlottetown Hospital ‘ having her tonsils removed? Visiting hours in the Catholic Hospital are 3—4 and 7—9. Pierre already' regrets that she wasn't put in the Protestant P.E. I. Hospital where visiting hours are 2—9 1! Speaking 'of Hospitals, a tall, dark curly-headed stranger just happened to wander onto fourth floor where he took advantage of the long,ext— ended hours visiting a ce- ‘ rtain 2nd floor Marian Hall girl. 'Sylvia's mot- her says' since that night doctors have marveled at her seemingly miraculous recovery,

'Rumour has it that the

gyr He could become an excellent poet, once he stops trying to act the' part the world forces on. him, and writes completely from himself (perhaps un- fair criticism, and apol—

ogies are offered, but it's

the impression I get.‘I'm probably wrong.).

Jim Hornby was not as en- ' tertaining as usual, and- . the problem appeared to be

a poor choice of material. However, if not up to par, he was still Hornby, and still quite entertaining. Ted Kulik's poetry lends itself more to reading (again and again) than to listening. A good one to think about, though, with"

child and the adult.

Ledwell was good, as usu~ \ a1, with his Islandia. And— ;

Mr. Smooth himself — he an even carried off losing the last page of his best poem without any noticeab— le degree of discomfiture.

Gool is more of a ling; uist than a poet. A darn good one though. He can imitate any dialect well, and put on quite a good performance at the reading, Perhaps I'm being unfair. His dialect proficiency may mask a good literary touch, but when one hears him, the thoughts are lost for the sounds.

This brings us to Leon Berouard. You either love his stuff or you hate it. I loved it. He is mostly a humorist, but one poem showed another side. "Walt er and Baseball", or what— ever it's called, was dev- astating and tauching. A great one, Berrouard.

The endeavour is impres— sive, and should be appl- 'auded. Kudos to the poets, and let's have more!!

{W8 GULUMN

Dean of Fun has not been spending much time in her apartment. Could it be th- at it has lost its appeal after spending a consid— erable amount of time in two plush motel suites? Would you like to be kid- napped again Marion?!!

A little bird told me that the most active group on campus is not the Student Union or Student Services, but a social group which holds weekly meetings at G.J.'s on Fri- day afternoon. Membership in this group has increas- ed rapidly. Anyone wishing to join this actively — involved group, contact

‘Norbert Moran and bring

your U.P.E.I. beer mug along.

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'"BESIDES...JUST How FAR DOYOU THINK )OUCAN GET, IN Tom's WORLD WITHOUT A GOOD EDUCATION ?

HORRORSCOPES

ARIES(March 21-April 20) This week has been cance— lled. Stay in the cafeter- ia until further notice.

TAURUS(April 21—May 20) - Watch out for little green people. They are contagio- us this week.

GEMINI(May 21—June 21) — Stay in bed, take two asp— rins and call Joyce in the morning.

CANCER(June 22-July21) - Do not eat the grass (what grass?), and watch out for Kangefbos in the trees!!

LHO(July 23—Aug. 22) —

Quit lion around!!!

VIHGO(Aug. 23-Sept.22) - Plan a trip to the Virgin Islands.

'LIBRA(Sept,23-Oct. 22) — If you were born in this time slot, forget it and

change your birthday.

SCORPIO(0ct.23—Nov. 21) - If you were born in this

time slot, drop deﬂd bec- ause you are related to

Alice Barrett and Norbert Moran.

SAGITTARIUS(Nov22-Dec 21) Beware of tall, dark stran

_ gers with squeaky voices

that you meet under the tables at the B.I.S. CAPRICORN(Dec.22-Jan 19) - Don't get corns on-your feet. It's a sure sign you are in love with a tall dark stranger_with a sque- aky voice.,

AQUARIUS(Janl9-Feb. 18) - A time to make peace in Northern Ireland.

PICES(Feb.l9—March 20) — If something smells fish- y, avoid it}!

' BOATING RULES

I. Thank the Lord the con— tractors made a dip in all the sidewalks, otherwise they never would have held water.

II. When launching the boat, it is best to use the"out of the window"

‘ method. Best launching

area is in front of Dalton Hall.

III. Use canoes on most walkways, however the Queen Mary will float bet- ween Memorial and the Cafeteria.

IV. Always paddle on the left, and stop at right-

handed intersections.

"V. Never stand up in the - boat, unless it's'to salu= te A.J. MacLEOD.

VI. Nev er neck in the boat, or the Dean (Harbour Patrol) will get you.

VII. Beware of the rapids between the Gym and the Barn(you could get washed all the way to grapaud).

VIII. Watch out for the ferry crossing between Duffy and the Library. IX. Watch out for the fairy crossing between’ Dalton and the Cafeteria.