Judge, 1893-11-18 · page 3 of 16
Judge — November 18, 1893 — page 3: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects brief humorous sketches about social situations rather than political commentary. "What Did He Mean?" satirizes social awkwardness when a man mentions meeting Miss Penyan the night before—establishing he'd only known her five minutes before joining his club, suggesting inappropriate speed in courtship or social climbing. "One Road to Fame" mocks someone who failed at everything until starting a club in Zealand, implying that founding organizations became an easy path to social prominence. The remaining sketches ("In the Library," "One Good Turn," "An Adept Choice," etc.) are gentle comedies of manners—depicting everyday social interactions, romantic misunderstandings, and class-based humor typical of early 20th-century American satirical magazines.
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WHAT DID HE MEAN? FeATHERST Miss Rincwa’ T called on Miss Penyan lawst night.” Did you meet her father?" FEATHERSTON —“‘ Oh, ya-as; and I hadn't been there five minutes before he intwodooced me to his club.” AN ADEPT CHOICE. Mr, Rozzo—"*So yo t'rows obah de stronges’ man in town fo" dat mis‘ble little Ike Tomkins, does yo" ?" Miss Pumpers—"*Stronges'! Whos’ cump'ny yo’ insultin’? My Ike kin liff_ a razzer quickah an’ h’ist mo’ fowls in one ebenin’ dan yo'd daih fingah in a whol’ yeah.” THEIR WINTER’S WORK. ¢+] SUPPOSE that by this time the girls at the boarding- school have settled down for their winter's work.” “Yes, indeed. already.” Why, they've had three pickle-parties NOT AN UNUSUAL HEAD. Young officer (to veteran) —“ Isn't it peculiar that when | first graduated I wore a number seven-and-a-half forage cap, the next one was a seven-and-a-quarter, and now I wear 4 seven 2” Veteran — Not at all; I have often seen young gradu- stes of the military academy affected in that way.” ONE ROAD TO FAME. NO MATTER how much or long he tried, He could not succeed in anything. He sat in despair full oft and cried, Aye, railed all day at misfortune’s fling. A-sudden he left, and proving game, Soon all of his gifts were in deman I— Ah, quickly he reached the heights of fame By starting a club in Zululand ! NATHAN 3, LEVY, IN THE LIBRARY. Hostess —" Where is Miss Rutger? Isn't she going to have any supper?” Guest—"No; 1 believe she’s paired with Mr, Hautton.” A BUCK BORED, “ONE GOOD TURN,” ETC. Street urchin (to clegantly-dressed young lady) —“ Say, miss, couldn't yer give a feller a nickel? I'm busted, I'll do as much fer you sometime.” IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. Motuer ( near-sighted)—“‘ See that dis- gracefully- intoxicated brute across the street ! Where can the police be?” Davonten (zeeeping) — “Oh, Brother Bob !” MoTHER (szoooning)—** Then the saloon- keepers have been drugging that poor child again!” : ma, it's © comicbooks.com