Judge, 1892-12-03 · page 7 of 52
Judge — December 3, 1892 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is an editorial poem from *Judge* magazine's masthead, personifying Time as a figure (left) addressing a young man (right). The piece is philosophical rather than satirical—it's the magazine's seasonal greeting to readers. The message warns youth that pleasure fades ("pleasure gone in smoke") and time inevitably marks us all. However, it offers consolation: time also grants wisdom and the ability to find joy later in life ("give old boys and girls a Christmas morning"). The closing prayer asks that readers experience "a Christmas Judge"—likely meaning they'll have the magazine's companionship through life's passages. The ornate decorative border and allegorical figures reflect *Judge*'s fin-de-siècle aesthetic. This is uplifting verse rather than satire—a meditation on aging and resilience framed as holiday sentiment for the magazine's audience.
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The Judge's Greeting. Haas has eccentric ways To set his mark on youth and grace and beauty. While gently pass the days Life 's first a pleasing jest, at last a duty. AY Some morning & youth awakes <& To find his heedless y pleasure gone in smoke. No sweet revenge he takes— Hath Time no right to play his little joke ? lp Be wise. That old surprise May touch each lip and brow to their adorning ; In Time the power lies x To give old boys and girls a Christmas morning. ES The years roll like a scroll— Youth 's brief and Time is long ; who shall begrudge The joy their lives unroll— The prayer that There we'll have a Curistmas JUDGE ? 1st, Geacony. comicbooks.com