The Wasp — 1890 — page 97: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two distinct sections: **Upper section:** "New York's California Colony" - A gossip column discussing prominent Californians living in New York, including actresses at the Casino theater and members of high society. The text critiques certain women as undesirable influences on New York's social scene, using pointed language about their character and behavior. **Lower section:** A theatrical dialogue titled "What We Are Coming To" and "A Heartless Deception" - These appear to be satirical dramatic sketches mocking contemporary social situations, possibly commenting on economic deception or romantic fraud. The central illustration depicts a fashionably-dressed woman in Victorian-era clothing, appearing to represent the satirical subjects discussed. The overall tone is gossipy and socially critical, targeting California transplants and theatrical society figures of the era.