The Wasp — 1895 — page 885: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains theater reviews and commentary, not political satire. The masthead "THROROUGH OPERA GLASS" indicates drama criticism. The content discusses San Francisco theatrical productions including "The Passing Show" at the Baldwin Theater, "The Crushed Tragedian" at Grover's Alaskan, and offerings at the California Theater and Columbia Theater. The page includes two photographs: one of actress Rose Eytinge (identified in the text as performing in "Charley's Aunt"), and another of Emilie Melville, described as making her first appearance at the Tivoli theater. The reviews appear gossipy and lighthearted, commenting on performers' talents and recent productions. This is essentially entertainment journalism rather than satirical cartooning.