The Wasp — 1895 — page 501: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains theater reviews and gossip rather than political cartoons. The content focuses on San Francisco's performing arts scene, featuring photographs and commentary on actors and productions at venues like the Orpheum and Columbia theaters. Key subjects include: - **Miss Belle Archer** and **Miss Irma Fitch**: actresses receiving professional reviews - **Miss Julia Arthur**: praised as talented, noting her "good looks" and suitability for London company tours - Various theatrical productions and performances being critiqued The page exemplifies *The Wasp's* role as an entertainment and society publication, mixing snark with industry gossip. References to "clever" or "charming" performances suggest the magazine's readers were theater-goers interested in Bay Area cultural happenings and performer commentary.