The Wasp — 1889 — page 47: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains theatre reviews and entertainment gossip rather than political cartoons. The main illustration shows a Tivoli Opera House performer in elaborate costume, introducing the season's grand opera lineup. The content discusses theatrical productions including "Martha," "La Traviata," and "The Black Crook," praising performers like Signora Valeria and Louise Manhardt. There's also commentary on Clay M. Greene's melodrama "The Golden Giant" at the Alcazar. The right column includes celebrity news about actors like Baldwin, James Hayman, and others, plus humorous short anecdotes about society figures (like the Duke of Marlborough) and advertisements for products like Horsford's Acid Phosphate. This is primarily entertainment journalism and gossip, not satirical political commentary.