The Wasp — 1892 — page 94: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains editorial commentary and two cartoon illustrations. The top cartoon ("Town Topics") depicts a wasp on a branch, likely *The Wasp* magazine's mascot/logo used satirically. The bottom cartoon ("The King of the Elephants") shows an elephant at what appears to be Golden Gate Park's children's playground, surrounded by figures. The caption suggests this is political satire about authority or power dynamics, though the specific reference is unclear without additional historical context about San Francisco politics of the era. The surrounding text discusses various social figures including Foster Coates (a newspaper editor), political matters involving Chile, and commentary on Eastern society marriages. The page exemplifies *The Wasp*'s approach: mixing visual satire with pointed social criticism of contemporary public figures and events.