The Wasp — 1891 — page 211: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains a narrative article about a California hunting expedition, accompanied by satirical illustrations. **"A Great Strain" cartoon:** Two well-dressed gentlemen in top hats discuss a sensitive matter—apparently one (identified as "Cholly") encountered the Prince of Wales at a hotel and is anxious about his social standing. The satire mocks upper-class anxiety over proper etiquette when meeting royalty. **Lower section:** A technical diagram labeled "It's Our Duty to Expose This Thing" shows two scenarios of lifting a ball, likely satirizing some contemporary scientific or mechanical claim being debunked by The Wasp's editors. The remaining text discusses Jack the Ripper theories and administrative records, suggesting this issue engaged with sensational crime stories popular in the 1890s press. The overall tone is irreverent mockery of Victorian social pretension and credulity.