The New York Clipper (June 1906)

478 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. JTISE23. ^55 Clipper's Anecdotes, Personalities and Comments, CONCEKNI.NO STIGS FOLK and Sometimes OTIEBS BT J OSEPHINE OHO. Borne American comedians have remarked that their English brothers, Id the same line of stage work, frequently resort to mechanical means for humor and wit. That Is, Instead of always depending on the humor of the tines to get the laugh, they often make use of properties or funny effects In costume. That this ruse usually gains Its end was amusingly Illustrated by an Incident related by Van Benisaler Wheeler, the popular auger. Be took an English friend, who wot visiting New York, the rounds of the the- atres, especially to those at which comedians were holding forth. After seeing severs! plays and musical comedies with his guest, and noticing that though amused, the Englishman never laughed really heartily, Wheeler asked him If he did not thoroughly enjoy the comedy of fha actors. "Well, rawther," waa tbe answer, with slight enthusiasm, "but they're none of them nearly so funny as Arthur Roberts, at borne, don't cher know." Roberta is one of Bog- land's representative comedians. "But didn't you think Francis Wilson great?" asked Wheeler. "Yes, be's very droll," assented the Eng- lishman, "but he's not balf so funny as Ar- thur Roberts." "And Eddie Foy," continued tbe singer, "don't you think he's one of tbe funniest comedians on the stage?" "Well, he'a quite odd and entertaining In bis funny way, and I like to see bim smile," agreed tbe Brltlsber, "hut really now, ha never can be half so fuDny as Arthur Eoberts, don't cher know." "But you must see that Frank Daniels Is about one of tbe very funniest in the busi- ness," persisted Wheeler. "Indeed, he's quite too awfully amusing," said tbe Englishman, "but to my thinking be can't come up to Arthur Roberts," "Will you kindly tell me," said Wbeeler, "what there Is about your Arthur Roberts that so far exceeds our comedians." At this the Englishman began to laugh Immoderately, as If recalling something Im- mensely amusing, and between laughs he gasped, "Well, you must know—ha 1 ha ! that every time—ha! ba 1 Arthur Roberts comes on the stage—ha I ba I he wears a different hatl" * Speaking of hats as fun makers, If one renlly wants to lough heartily, he ahould go lo see W. C. Fields, the eccentric Juggler, In his ridiculously amusing manipulation, of hots. Ho uses several different hats In sev- eral different funny ways. It Is not the bat that gets tbe laughs, though those which he uses are all queer specimens of bead-gear, hut the inimitably amusing and dexterous way bo has la handling them. Knack X. Conlan tells another "Irish con- ductor" story tbot should have been coupled with the other, printed not long ago. As was the case with the other tnlc, the Irishman was suspected of not turning In all the money paid him for transportation, and a man from the oDlce wns detailed to watch him for a trip or two. Whether from forget- rulneoi or rush of business, the nickel paid by the company's man was not rung up. That wob all the evidence needed, so tbe In- spector arose to get off the car. raeBlng through the door he tendered the conductor a fare. "Why," exclaimed that Individual, "sure an' you paid me onct." "I know," assented the Inspector, "but fMs nickel Is for the compnny—I'm an Inspector." And Dennis knew what his name was. ♦ Eugene Sanger, the clever stage director, tells nn Irish story that Illustrates one of tbe cunnlug ways In which an Irishman can "backwater," when cornered. A laborer, named Dnn, was laid off bis job one day, and, Idly sitting on the doorstep of the tenement In which be dwelt, he was noticed by a neighbor to be busily writing on a piece of brown paper; with a stubby pencil. "An" what do you be doln', DanT asked Mrs. Uoollgfln, approaching him with curi- osity. "Doln'," said Dan, "Olme puttln' down a list of tbo min in the neighborhood that I can lick." Mrs. Hooligan glanced over Dan's shoulder, and down about the middle of the crooked column, sbe spied the name of her own blessed Hike. "An* you con lick lvery wan of 'em you've got down there?" queried she, with a steely glint In ber eye. "Ivery waul" declared Dan, as she de- parted to her doorway across the narrow street. A few minutes Inter a broad shouldered representative of tbe Celtic race camo over to hliu and opened a conversation on tbe weather. Then, changing the subject, the burly one said: "My old woman ses ye hev a list of the mln ye kin Hok, an' that olme there wl' tho others." "Yea kin luk at the list an" sco yurself there," said Dan. "Now," said Hooligan, looking omlnouBly down from bis height upon the little Dnn, "s'pose I haul off au' hit ye a good wan fer tbntr "Ob," until Dnn, In mollfylng manner, "in (hat case, sure I'd scratch ycr name from mo list." Krincls D. McGinn, who plnyed Stanlon, la tbo recent production of "Lincoln," so splendidly, asked a riddle at the Lambs' Clob, not long ago. "When Is an actor not an actor?" was his query. "We of the profession," replied one of the group, "ought to know, but really I, for one, can't answer you. Now, Mr. Bones, yon tell us, 'when an actor Is not an actor.' " "Nine times out of ten," said McGinn seri- ously. And the laugh went around, 9 Ed. Naftzger, who Is rusticating, with his rod and gun, somewhere In Michigan, sends a story on a friend of his, now a peaceful IIAIIIIV DEISTS (Diets), Whose death, on May 4, we recorded recently, was burled, under tbe auspices of the Elks and the Ragles, at Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles, Cat. Mr. Ooldle, of Gilbert snd Goldie, and Manager Hush Bronson were among the pallbearers. Many floral pieces from friends In and out of the profession were laid on tbe grave. Mrs. Deets received messages of condolence from various parts of the States. The couple bad been napplly mated for fifteen years, having met while playing with tbe "Two Old Croc-Tea" Co. Tbe above cut Is reproduced from tbe last picture taken of the deceased. resident of a town In that State, bat who formerly wrestled for a living as advance agent for a road show. In one town he gave & young lady a com- plimentary ticket for a performance, writing on the hack of It, "account of kindness." When it was offered at the door the man- ager turned It over curiously, then to the young woman who bad presented it, sail: "And what kind of kindness, may I ask, was tendered to the young man who gave you this pass?" The girl blushed and finally stammered: "I don't like to tell yon, Sir." "I must know, Miss, or the ticket can't be honored," Insisted the manager, putting on a very serious air. "Well, Sir," murmured the girl. In great confusion, "he—be bugged me." She got In all right, but tbe manager wrote ahead to the young agent, saying: "See here, whenever you give a girl a ticket for a hug, Just put on it, 'account of press,' and be sure to underscore the 'press.' " t Otto Hill, Of tbe Hill Stock Co., organized In bis home town last season, and the week previous to his opening, asked tbe manager of tbe company ploying that time to an- nounce bis bill, and to emphasise the fact that "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" would be the first play on the list. When time came for the announcement, tbe stage manager, not wishing to appear In the suit he had on at the time, sent out a stage band In front of the curtain to make tho an- nouncement, having rehearsed him In bis short Bpecch. The stage hand, however, got a trifle mixed, and diffidently announced to bis fellow-townsmen that: "Otto 11111 and Doctor Somebody was going to have a show next Thursday night." 4«» MRS. JEAN 11KEGANT, Whose picture appenrs on the front page of this Issue, was born In Denver. Col,, a little over eighteen Tenrs ago. and when two years of nge her parents settled In Council Bluffs. In., where tier father, Peter Lewis, has be- come a well known real estate dealer. Mrs. Oregont. In spite of the fact that she la onlv forty-one and one-half laches in height, and weighs only forty pounds, carries her- self like a little queen. Nature has endowed her with personnl charms rarely seen In "little people," for she Is not only pretty of face, but possesses a figure, which for pro- portions would causo many of her big sisters to envy ber. Besides tbese natural endow- ments tills little lady Is bright, Intelligent, vivacious and witty, and possesses conversa- tional powers above those of the average per- son. When she decided to enter the show business her beauty and talents soon won for her a place In the front rank, and ber popu- furlt v bis Increased with each season. It was In the line of her work thnt she first met her husband, to whom she was married on Christmas Pay. 11)05, notice of which ap- peared In American and European papers. Jenn Hregnnt, the well known European tnld- f'et comedian, in a native of Germany, and i little taller than his tlay wife, lie came to this countrv a few years ago, and bis career here bos been marked with well de- served success. Like his wife be Is bright nnil intelligent, Bpeaks five lnngungcs fluent- ly, and together they form tbo smallest and most talented couple In tbe world. Tbey are now entering vaudeville with a new sketch, written expressly for them by Herbert Hall Winslow. They are under the management of Richard PI trot, the well known "globe trotter," who has looked nfter Mr. Bregent's hooklug for a number of years. Thnt this little couple In their new sketch will be la demand tliero Is no doubt, the fact that Man- ager Butt, of the l'aiace Theatre. London. ling., during, bis recent stay In New York, tried to secure them for that house, being proof that tbe demand for them will not be confined solely to the United States. 4~«-» James McCusick. of the team of St. Reno and Cuslek, has beca very III since May 13, at the St. Josephs Hospital, Denver, Col, suffering with peritonitis. Ellen Terry's Jnbllee, Tbe crown of happiness, success snd an artistic career, was, metaphorically speaking, S laced upon Ellen Terry's brow at the won- crful Jubilee matinee benefit June 12, whea not tbe least successful item was tbe $30,000 result of the efforts of her friends on and off tbe stage. For thirty-six hours people stood la line at old Drury Lano Theatre, snd at that hun- dreds were unable to gain admission. Tho midnight before tbe performance Miss Terry herself appeared before the line, and was LTeeted with tbe wildest enthusiasm, and many ran to chake her hands. She smiled upon all and kissed ber band to them. Nearly every actor and actress of promi- nence In London took part la the programme, which lasted over five hours. Lady Cook, formerly an American, paid $306 for tbe last boi unsold. Every aisle and the passageways in the rear were crowded, and It is doubtful If the historic old playhouse ever held a larger or more enthusiastic audience. Upon Miss Terry's entrance as Beatrice, In tbe first act of "Much Ado About Nothing." she waa greeted wltb every demonstration conceivable, which nearly broke her down completely. Tears filled her eyes, and It was some momenta before sbe could go on. Show- ers of flowers fell upon ber from sll parts of tbe bouse at tbe conclusion. Lady Ban- croft addressed the audience at the close of the programme, and In conclusion said: "It Is a happy, not a mournful occasion, for Miss Terry Is not going to leave us. She Is still nble to defy Father Time." Miss Terry, In reply to this statement of her not leaving tbe stage, said : "Not Just yet." Miss Terry was disclosed, after Lady Bancroft's Bpeech, as the draperies parted, enthroned under a golden bust of Shakespeare, surrounded by her entire family and all her associates. Dur- ing ber speech she said: "I particularly de- sire to thank my friend, Signers Da Be, who has come all tbe way from Florence merely to honor me." and the two great stars em- braced. Arthur \V. Plnero announced from the footlights that the proceeds were nearly £0,000. The orchestra then played "Auld Lung Syne," In which tbe audience Joined. The curtain was raised many times In re- sponse to the persistent demands. It was on this same stage that Henry Irving, ber old co-star, made his final London appearance only a comparatively short time ago. * »» A Itare Find. A find In tbe line of pre-Shskespearesn playa was recently made In Ireland, on an estate. Seventeen volumes In all were taken to Sotbeby, Wilkinson A Hodge, of London, who pronounced upon their genuineness. Tbey wtll be sold at tbe above mentioned rooms June 30. They are very valuable, both historically and histrionically, as giv- ing an earlier and clearer idea of conditions of literary development In England than Shakespeare gives. They Include: "The Trial of Treasure," 1576, of which only four other copies ere recognized; a 1577 edition of "King Daryns," unrecorded In Lowndes; s rare edition of John Bale's morality play, "John the Evangelist," printed by John Waley : "Lusty Juventus ; "Aplus and Vir- ginia," 157(5; ''Octavla," a rare first edition ; r 'Jacob and Esau," 1568: "A Nice Wanton," of which only two copies are known; "Wealth and Health,' 1 and "Impatient Poverty." In the same Bale are Included other rare Items, Including a fine copy of the first folio edition of Shakespeare's plays, John Knox's "Book of Common Order, In Gaelic, 1567, of which only two or three perfect copies are known, and several Interesting poems and letters In autograph of Robert Burns, Nelson docu- ments and Byronlana. • i s New Sbnbert Theatre. That the Shuberta will next season have a theatre In Springfield, Mass., seems to be an assured fact. Andrew and George A. Whit- ney, real estate owners In that city, are ne- gotiating with tbe above firm to that end, balcony, matinee and olght will be a feature. Gem Tbiath. Peak's Island (C V7. T. Oodlng, manager).—The advance sale for the opening of this resort, which will occur 18, was enormous. All the old favorites of past seasons will appear In "Tbe Frisky Mrs. Johnson" 18-23. Tbe personnel of the com- pany follows : Robert Connesa and Jane Ken- nark, leads; Susan Van Dueen, Frank Syl- vester, Helen Strickland, Frank Jameson, Josephine Sherwood, Eddie Polsnd, Charles Lothian, James Devlne, Bertram Yost, Lucy Cabeen, Gilbert Ely, stage director, and Jaa, DLx, assistant; Fred Robinson, stage car- penter ; Maurice Woodbury, electrician and properties; Elmer E. Swart, scenic artist; Walter Locke, treasurer; Geo. E. Brown, as- sistant manager; Stephen Bogret, press IWPLAJCA. ■ ■dlanaipolli,—At tbo Park Theatrr (Dickson ft Talbott, managers) the Eeber Warren Stock Co. appeared In "The Wife Jcne 14-16. "Romeo and Juliet" week . 18. Business still holds good. l Wondbbund.— War Air Ship, Castellali,. and Volo, and Marie La Blanche were ' features week of 11. The weather was co<> snd wet, which cut down attendance m- tcrlally. Whits Cm.—Drummond, In bis nerllon slide, waa tbe feature week of |£ and haw nesa was fair. Fairba.nk. —Spencer Kelly filled a retui- engagement, and Rudolph Koster and n ■ Falrhank Orchestra did well week of V Maude Rockwell will appear week of 18 Norn. — Forepangb-Sells Bros.' c I -■■ drew capacity business, at both perforn on ccs, 11 Feast and Furies week of "~ WIXLIAM GROSS, Whose picture appears above. Is one of the foremost German comedians In vaudeville. Heretofore Mr. Gross has been Identified with Russell and O'Neill, but is now working alone, having closed with Russell and O'Neill tbe early part of May. General Manager Chris. O. Brown, of the International circuit, baa booked bim for a tour of bis theatres, begin- ning June 4. Next season Mr. Gross will be leading comedian with Harry Hastings' Bur- lesouers. agent The Bostonla Ladlea' Orchestra fur- nish tbe music. Riyebtox Pabk (D. B. Smith, resident manager).—Gorman's vaudeville circuit furn- ishes the talent here as in former seasons. Col. Ccmmisb' Wild West appears 18. ♦ '» DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Washlnartsai.—At tbe Columbia Theatre (Luckett A Standing, managers) this week the Standing Stock, In "Joseph Entangled." Last week the stock presented "The Idlers," to good business, academy or Music (J. W. Lyons, mana- ger).—Last week, tbe second of the supple- mentary season, Ernest Hogan, In "Bufus Evanavllle.—At Oak Summit Park bleu ager Gallahsn offered a list of beadllners (■ week of June 10 to good crowds. Tbe li Included: Lenore and St. Claire, By. Grer ■way, Prett Reed, Clarence Slaters, Fish- and Johnson, and the popular klnodromc Cook's Pass (Harry Lawrence, suuaeei —Phenomenal business. Bill week of lu i , eluded : Gaston and Harvey, Sisters Batii. elor, Laura Davis, Madame Emmy, the g- Le Compt and the kinetoecope. Prof Obi reive. In the Battle of the Sea of Japan h the free attraction. Notes.— Tbe Elks' week of "Good Cheer commences June 18, and will last until The Clnclnnatus Amusement Co. will gUv thelr famous "FeaBt and Furies," The sbV.> Includes two fire companies, a salvage con' ambulance corps, two battalions of artllletV policemen, clowns end grotesque comedian military bands snd orchestras. Other attrac- tions are: Mile. Lerla, menage act: the Six Flying Banvards, Mme. Helene Gerard Pekln Zouaves, Bounding Gordons, Clclo's Brooklyn Marine Band, Abdalloh Ben llr\- madl, the Imperial Troupe of dancing aero- bats, Royal Operatic Ballet. Sbeck Bros Mons. Van Cleve and his trained mule ami the Tsggart Family. Free street panda will also be given Colonel Jack Poppo of the Bijou, Is spending the Summer here' and recently added to his already good repu- tation by umpiring a baseball game betwc*"- the local doctors and lawyers, and appearing on the diamond heavily armed with police clubs aud six-shooters. His costume also at- tracted some attention, being made for a man of possibly one hundred pounds, and wor? by the colonel at his weight of about two hundred The Wrlgnt Exposition Co. completed a most successful opening week of 9 The Ohio Amusement Co. Is preparing a building on Main Street, to run here aurlnr tbe Summer. La Fayette.—At tbe Family the bill week of June 11 Included: Ed. Moon, Armstrong and Verne, De Vere and De Vere. Bill week of 18; Clarence Sisters, PreBton Reed and Abbott and Weaver. Note. —There have been some chsnges made lately In the staff at the Family The- atre. It now Includes: Phillip Rosbrugh, manager; David Maurice, treasurer; John K. Smith, stage manager: Joe Sullivan, elec- trician; Felix Rice, pianist; Laura McDow- ell, singer of illustrated songs. «■» OHIO. Mansfield.—At Lake Park Casino (E. It. Endly, manager) the Orphlum Stock Co. closed a successful three weeks' run here June 10. Tbe bill, commencing 11, and for two weeks, will be: Ferdinand Grahame anil company, with Lillian Dean, In repertory The company Includes: The Cottas, Crla James, musical Juggler; Al. Leyburn, novelty dancer, and the Wheelers, sketch team. Obpbidu (Gub Sun & O. G. Murray, man- agers).—Week of 11 good business snd an excellent bill, consisting of: Prof. George Ebel, musical dlreceor; tbe Lamonts, music and singing; Miss Hamilton, character; Harry Wheeler, and Ames and Feathers, comedy acrobats. BUI for week of 18: Tbe Bootblack Quartette, Love and Rolas, Tot Young and others. Notes.— Selbel Brothers' Dog and Pony Show gave two shows 11, to pleased audi- ences Rlngilng Bros.' Circus 18 Prof. Leon's Teat Vaudeville Show 18 and week. . it ■ ■ nnyton.—At the Odeon Theatre (James Marnell, manager) for week of Jane 18: Kastle Sisters, Illustrated pictures, and mov- ing pictures. Faibview Park Casino (Elmer Redelle, manager).—Week of 18, Barlow's Minstrels. Business at this theatre has been very good. Lake Side Pabsk (Jas. Kirk, manager).— Week of 18, Sbepp Dog and Pony Show. Hamilton.—At Liodenwald Park (John Foster, manager) the voudevtlle bill week of June 10 proved a good drawing card. Inness' Band will be here for matinee and night la July. Gbano Family Theatre (Ward & Mc- Carthy, managers).—Large houses and good vaudeville sketches. The San Francisco earthquake pictures drew large crowds last week. A CORNER IN HAMMER STEIN'S ROOF GARDEN. The above picture shows a corner of Hammerstein's Roof Garden. The gentleman with tbe moustache Is Harry Mock, tbe genial superintendent of the Roof Garden ; tbe one In the centre Is Aaron Kessler, private secretary to Oscar Hauunersteln, and the one on the right Is James Rice, of Rice and X'revost. the mirth proroker In "Bumpty Bumps." The trio nre seated at a table, waiting for the waiter. Coshoeton.—The Electric Theatre Co. is doing a nice business with moving pictures, and Is planning to put on vaudeville The Van Amusement Co. opened a vaudeville and picture shaw. which wl! run all Sum- mer. ...Tbe Coshocton Agriculture Co. baa opened its fine park to the public for the season. No outside privileges so far Tbe Sixth Street Theatre la booking dates for next season. 4* a VIRGINIA. and they may also build one In Fitchburg. These gentlemen bad a long conference with Lee Shubert In bis office June 12, and tbe outlook Is pleasing for the Independents. 0 i> MAINE. rortinud.—At the Jefferson (Cahn & Grant, managers) tbe Bartley McCullum Summer Stock Co. Is being especially well favored here, both In point of attendance and appreclnllon. Meritorious work Is being done Lv this capable company of players. The play, June 11-10, wnB "Esmeralda." The Governor of Kentucky" 18-23. Portland (J. E. Moore, manager).—This house presented an entertaining bill, beaded by Ludian, tbe band-cuff expert, to fine busi- ness, 11-10. The bill 18-23: Ludlan (second week), Mabel Bardlne and company. Swan end Bambnrd, John E. Hazard, Mfllersblp Sis- ters and Lillian Bender. Cape Theatre, Cape Cottage Park (B. V. Pbelan, manager). — This Summer theatre opened Its season 10, continuing 18-23, wltb "In Mlzzoura," the company being greeted at the opening performances by large and highly f iiens ed audiences, who welcomed many of nst season's favorites back to this resort Tbe company as made up Includes: Lester Louergnn, Alice Treat Hunt. Horry J. In* frsm. J. A. Nunn, Ernest Stone. Antoinette erry, Bernlce Walters. Helen Davldge. Ray- mond L. Bond and Wytey Blrach. L/.ster Ijoncrgan Is stage director, and Unl Donobue, assistant: W. B. Nichols, scenic artist: Jas. Iilanchard, head usher; Frank Perry, tickets; G. J. Foley, stage carpenter. Frank W. Stlm- son and orchestra (local) furnish tbe music, as last season. Half hourly concerts on the Rastas," held over, to crowded audiences. Lyceum Theatre (Eugene Kernan, mana- ger).—This week, Tilly Taylor's Female Mln- Btrela and the Lyceum Stock. Last week tho stock presented a pleasing bill, to excellent business. Luna Pabk (George E. Gill, manager).— This week tbe Navassau Ladles Band of forty people In tbe shell, and Ella Zulllar, high wire walker, on the hippodrome stage. Last week. Pbllllploo's Band, In the great shell; tbe Hcrzog Camnraa, head balancers, on the hippodrome stage, and Lincoln Beacbey, In Knabenshue's Airship No. 2, attracted im- mense crowds. Beacbey, In bis airship, made a remarkably successful flight from tho park to the city—four miles—sailed around tbe Washington Monument, thence to the White House, whore he gracefully alighted, and -.ras entertained by the president's family; thence he again took night, and went direct to the Capitol building, over Pennsylvania Avenue, took s few circles around the great dome of the Capitol building, sad alighted oo the plaza In front; there be was greeted by s large number of both houses of Congress, lunched with Interested members, after which be ngiln ascended, and returned to the park, after one of bis most successful attempts. «•» Nagel and .Adams have returned from tbe West, and will appear In New York City shortly. Tbey report being very successfat In the West, where their act more than mada good. Mr. Nagel has looked up some new ac- robatic Juggling tricks, which never fall to meet with approval. Be Is now turning dip- flaps and Jugwllnc at the same time. They open In New Tork week of June 25, at Tony Pastor's Theatre. Norfolk.—At Ocean View Casino (Otto Wells, local manager) hualn?Bs for week of June 11 was exceptionally good. People booked for week of 18: Jack Norwortb, Louise Dres- ser, the Three Keatons, the Military Octette and Girl wltb tbe Baton, and the Farleys. Bijou (Abb Smith, manager).—In addi- tion to the regular stock, people week of 18 are: Ward Bros., Young Bisters, and May Alvln. Business Is good., AcWD (Wllkerson A Mansle, managers),— People week of 18: Wallace Sheldon, Lucille MayGeld, Diamond and West, and Crane, LoDg and Crane. Business Is good. Auditorium (J. M. Barton, manager) — People week of 16: Johnson end Bentz, Sul- livan and Adams, Sisters Willis, and Cleo- dorla and Legrand. Cbas. Rents closes at this house 23, going to Ocean City for the Summer season. Out Johnson, will take his place as stock comedian. Manhattan (Crlnnlan Bros., managers).— There will be no change In the bill for ■Bant of IS tbe people booked for week of 11 bold log over. Business Is good. 4 i * Cms. W. Bbmneb, manager of Ye Colo nial Stock Co.. writes: "I am now maklnp arrangements for tbe opening of tbe second ocaaon of the above company. Last season the show made a fine reputation everywhere It appeared, and I bave booked a return date In every town where we have played, whlcii goes to show that the managers were plen?e<i with the attraction. Thla season the show will be much stronger In every respect, arm wlil carry a company of seventeen people The vaudeville part will be a special feature My repertory will consist of eight «ry strong plays, two of which will ba entirely new to repertory audiences. The season win open in Ohio July 80. I have seven weeks of fair dates to play."