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Technically in the tradition of Hart Crane and Whitman, these poems rely almost entirely upon the forceful phrase for their effect. Brinnin displays an unparalled gift for shaping the everyday word into a biting, meaningful symbol, and the use of sharp contrast adds force to this verse. If his meter seems colorless, it must be remembered that many of these poems were designed for the use of creative dance groups and thus gain force if read aloud. One may hope that in the future Mr. Brinnin's metrical talent will develop alongside his gift for the phrase, and that...
...soft, balmy spring night which allowed dancing on the terrace to Howard Jones orchestra. Elections to the House Committee have been announced as Jenks, new chairman, and John Kennedy, secretary-treasurer. Also newly elected to the committee Joseph Downer, those re-elected were Gord Lyle, Del Ames, Tom Van Meter and John Burton...
...season are Captain Howie Johnson, 100-and 220-yard free style; René Chouteau, middle distances; John Meyer, breast stroke; Louis Dannenbaum, backstroke; Jim Cook, diving; and Dick Kelly, sprints. Chouteau was high scorer of the meet with 15 points: first in the 440-yard and the 1,500-meter, and third...
...rusty pin? Or a frowsy bird skin? A pickled fish? Because these are the type specimens—the original catches from which the species was first scientifically described and defined. Like the platinum-iridium bar in the International Bureau of Weights and Measures at Sèvres on which the meter is engraved, each specimen is the standard against which other members of the species and new varieties are measured...
...Three Meter (High Board) Diving Final...