The Wasp — 1895 — page 879: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This sketch depicts a "Gospel Meeting" with a welcoming sign. A well-dressed man in a dark suit and hat enters from the left, while inside, people with raised arms celebrate enthusiastically. Outside the tent/hall, three men in suits and hats stand observing. The satire likely critiques **revival meetings or evangelical gatherings** popular in late 19th/early 20th-century America. The contrast between the outsiders' skeptical observation and the fervent interior celebration suggests mockery of religious enthusiasm or questioning the sincerity of such events. The title "Lights and Sh[adows]" (partially visible at bottom) reinforces this contrast between outward appearance and inner reality. Without more context about *The Wasp's* specific publication date or known targets, the precise figures remain unclear, but the satire targets religious revivalism generally.