A complete issue · 24 pages · 1915
Judge — February 13, 1915
# "His Cue" - Judge Magazine, February 13, 1915 This cartoon depicts a social scene with three men in formal dress surrounding a woman in an elegant gown. One man holds a billiards cue, pointing upward. The title "His Cue" suggests a double meaning: both the literal pool cue and the theatrical/social "cue" (signal for action). The satire appears to comment on gentlemen's behavior in high society—specifically, the opportunistic moment one man seizes while others are distracted. The billiards table visible in the background reinforces the leisure/gentleman's club setting. The woman's expression and body language suggest she's the subject of this social maneuvering. This likely satirizes courtship rituals and masculine behavior among the wealthy during the Edwardian era, mocking how men compete for attention or advantage in social situations.
# Analysis: "Some Shots at Pool and Billiards" This page presents satirical sketches about pool and billiards players and their mannerisms. The top caricatures labeled "English" and "Reverse English" mock stereotypical British players, likely playing on the term "English" (a billiards technique involving spin). The scenes below depict various pool-hall scenarios: "Scattering the bunch on the break," "Banking the five in the side pocket," and a figure labeled "Kelly" appear to represent different player types and techniques. The sketches use exaggeration and physical humor typical of early 20th-century Judge magazine satire—depicting working-class leisure activities and regional/ethnic stereotypes. The humor relies on viewers' familiarity with pool halls and billiards culture, which was popular entertainment of that era.
