The Wasp — 1889 — page 35: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains theater reviews and gossip rather than political cartoons. The single illustration shows "The Alcazar," depicting crowded houses attending Edward Harrigan's play "Waddy Googan." The reviews discuss contemporary theatrical productions and performers, including mentions of: - Harrigan's comedic talents and stage innovations - "The Paymaster" at the Bush Theater - "Monbars," a melodrama adaptation - "The Wife" and "Sweet Lavender" - "Pinafore" (likely Gilbert & Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore) The page also includes unrelated humor pieces about legal proceedings and a brief anecdote about horse medicine, typical of The Wasp's satirical miscellany format. This reflects 1880s American theater culture and entertainment journalism rather than political satire.