Judge — October 13, 1923 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "The Modern Stile" by Angus MacDonald This sketch depicts a romantic or flirtatious encounter at a rural fence stile—a common crossing point in countryside settings. The title "The Modern Stile" suggests the cartoon satirizes contemporary courtship customs. The composition shows a woman seated on the stile while a man assists or attends to her, with other figures observing nearby. The satire likely comments on evolving gender relations and modern dating practices of the era—possibly mocking either the elaborate assistance men provided women, or conversely, women's growing independence. Without additional context from Judge magazine's publication date, the specific social critique remains unclear, though the rural setting contrasts "modern" behavior with traditional countryside life.