Judge, 1891 · page 29 of 69
Judge — 1891 — page 29: what you’re looking at
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This page presents a multi-panel comic strip (panels 1-10) depicting a pantomime narrative, likely a theatrical performance. The numbered illustrations show a clown character interacting with various figures in slapstick situations—tumbles, collisions, and physical comedy typical of Victorian-era pantomime entertainment. Below the main comic strip are several brief humor pieces, including: - A dialogue about a soldier who lost his hair after the Battle of Bull's Bluff (a Civil War reference), attributing his baldness to shame and a failed hair-dye remedy - A joke contrasting artistic longevity with human shortness - Several domestic humor exchanges about insurance, marriage, and a student's joke about inheritance The page exemplifies *Judge* magazine's mix of visual comedy and witty wordplay, targeting educated readers familiar with current events (the Civil War) and literary/philosophical references. The humor relies on visual slapstick alongside verbal irony about class, courtship, and social pretension.
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JUDGE'S ANNUAL. A CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME.—THE CLOWN’S REVENGE. forgotten that,” was the mournful reply. “The battle of Bull's Bluff was the cause of it, but the loss didn’t occur quite there. I got ashamed of myself after that, and wanted to assume a disgnise. I used a hair-dye which was highly recommended, and it took the hair all out by the roots. Alas? it will never come again—it will never come again.” _ THE PAINFUL DIFFERENCE. Rempranpt Daus— You should not be discouraged, me boy, if the academy didn’t hang your picture ; art is long.” Hocartu PatetteE—“ That’s just what makes me tired; art is long, and—I am short.” De tears ob povahty touch de h’aht offener en dey do de wallet. GUMMEY’S COMMENT. Mrs. Gummey (reading)—“A man in Chester, Pa., has insured his horse fortwo hundred and fifty dollars and his wife for seventy-five dollars.” Gummev—“H’m! He must be awfully fond of his wife.” A GOOD WEIGHT ANYHOW. Mrs. Cuspace—“ Do you know the Mr. Hunker that Miss Cora is engaged to?” Cuspace—“ Yes.” % Mrs. Cuspace—“ Is he a good man?” Cuppace—“ Yes, indeed. He weighs two hundred and fifty pounds.” NOT DOWN IN THE TEXT-BOOK. Teacher —“ What is the contrary of «will? Pupir— The heirs, usually.” comicbooks.com