The Wasp — 1893 — page 32: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The main cartoon shows a man in a bowler hat and coat standing next to a large cylindrical sign reading "ROUND AND ABOUT." This illustrates the column's title. The page contains several local San Francisco gossip items and social commentary, including: - Criticism of City Attorney Creswell's ambition and self-promotion - Speculation about School Director Hyde's resignation - A humorous poem about ducks at a Ladies' dinner - Discussion of a Theodore Langhuth portrait - Commentary on fashion and social propriety The content is typical satirical journalism—mocking local politicians' pretensions and commenting on high society's affectations. The writing style is witty and gossipy rather than hard-hitting political satire, targeting social embarrassments and minor scandals among San Francisco's establishment figures.