The Wasp — 1888 — page 511: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains three distinct sections: a Christmas carol, theatrical/social commentary, and a Christmas ode to Eclipse Champagne. The left column includes a detailed illustration of what appears to be a caroler or street musician, accompanying a traditional Christmas carol text. Below this, several paragraphs discuss local theatrical productions and social venues, including references to performances at the Stock Exchange and mentions of various hotels and resorts. The right side features "Christmas Ode to Eclipse Champagne"—an acrostic poem praising this specific wine brand, with each line beginning with letters spelling out the product name. This is essentially an advertisement disguised as festive verse. The overall content reflects 19th-century San Francisco society, blending holiday entertainment, theatrical culture, and commercial promotion typical of satirical magazines of the era.