The Wasp — 1889 — page 97: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains theater reviews and entertainment news rather than political cartoons. The single illustration shows **The Alcazar**, depicting Joseph Grismer and Phoebe Davies in theatrical performances. The text discusses several stage productions: *The New Baldwin* (praised for Mary Stuart's performance), *The Bijou* (featuring Professor Kenney as an impressionist), *The New Bush Street* production of *Penelope*, and reviews of various actors' performances. The entertainment coverage reflects San Francisco's robust theatrical scene in this era. References to specific actors like Adrienne Lecouvreur and detailed performance critiques suggest this was aimed at the city's culturally engaged readership who attended live theater regularly. The page demonstrates The Wasp's broader focus beyond political satire to include entertainment criticism and society gossip.