Judge, 1918-08-03 · page 25 of 32
Judge — August 3, 1918 — page 25: what you’re looking at
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This page showcases humorous dialogue snippets from contemporary theatrical productions ("Maytime" and "The Rainbow Girl"), a common Judge magazine feature. The jokes rely on verbal misunderstandings and social satire: 1. **"Maytime" references**: A man returning wealthy from African diamond mining is mocked for his ostentatious dress (elaborate jabot and sleeves), and a woman humorously pursues him now that her uncle's death has left her financially independent. 2. **"The Rainbow Girl" joke**: A fake bishop confuses "diocese" (religious territory) with "dioecious" (a botanical term), revealing his fraudulence. The humor lies in exposing religious charlatans—a common satirical target. 3. **Bottom caption**: References "Prof. Chick Sale," likely a vaudeville performer known for humorous monologues, discussing flowers at the Winter Garden theater. The satire targets wealth-obsession, matrimonial scheming, religious fraud, and theatrical pretension—standard Judge fare mocking contemporary urban society and popular entertainment.
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From “ Maytime Richard Wayne, the poor apprentice echo fell in love with his master’s niece, thereby occasioning his dismissal, has reappeared after several years of diamond mining in Africa. That he has made a fortune is indicated by the Sumptuousness of his jabot and sleeve-lingerie. Ortittie—Did you find another bride in Africa perhaps a chocolate-covered one? The affectionate group in the medallion is b also from “Maytiae.”” Matitpa Van Zanpr (a thoroughly sea- soned beauty)—Uncle died—and now I am in a position to accept your advances. (Readers of Jupce who have seen the pictures from “Maytime” which we have published in the past will be interested to know that the two photographs shown here are of the new company now playing). From“ Tue Ratnpow Giri” Miss Duptey—How large is your diocese? Tue Fake Bisnop—My what? Miss Duptey— Your diocese:in New Zealand? “Oh, they grow very large. caught one weigh- ing 40 pounds.” Prof. Chick Sale discussing a_ floral Specimen at that well-known botanical in- Stitution, the Winter Garden. comicbooks.com