Judge — July 9, 1927 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical illustration of an elegant outdoor evening social gathering or party, likely from the early 20th century. The scene shows well-dressed guests on what appears to be a rooftop or terrace with decorative lanterns overhead and city buildings in the background. The caption "HIGHER 'EDU[CATION]" suggests the cartoon satirizes the social pretensions of the upper classes. The formal dress, the architectural setting, and the orchestrated nature of the gathering appear to be the target of satire—possibly mocking how wealthy people used elaborate social events to display status and refinement, or critiquing superficial "education" through social climbing rather than genuine intellectual development. Without additional context or clearer text, the specific political or social critique remains unclear, though the tone appears mockingly observational about elite society.