The Wasp — 1889 — page 407: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains theatrical reviews rather than political cartoons. The small illustration at top left appears to be a decorative header for "The Baldwin" section. The content discusses several opera and theater productions: "Paola" (a comic opera by composer Erminie), "The Corsicana" (featuring "The Boatman"), "The Alcazar" ("The World Against Her"), and "The Tivoli" (Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance"). The "Notes" section covers theater management changes and gossip—John Wild and Dan Collyer leasing Poole's Theater, Charles Reed's business decisions, and commentary on various performers' abilities. The page ends with humorous short items about modern improvements (like preventing injuries from umbrellas) and classical references. This is primarily entertainment journalism, not satirical commentary.