The Wasp — 1890 — page 435: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two satirical cartoons and theatrical commentary. **Top left cartoon**: Two men in bowler hats discuss theater; one appears tired. The caption indicates they're discussing a show's poor reception. **Top right cartoon** ("He Got the Licking Just the Same"): Features three figures—likely depicting a young man receiving criticism or punishment from older authority figures, with text suggesting hypocrisy about smoking. **Theater reviews** discuss Mrs. Langtry's "Cleopatra" performance, noting her costumes are elaborate but her acting lacks passion. The review critiques her theatrical abilities while acknowledging her appeal. The page also covers **business news** about money transfers, real estate development, and export statistics from San Francisco during this period. **Bottom**: A humorous dialogue joke about preventing a daughter from becoming an actress through elocution lessons. The overall tone satirizes both theatrical pretension and social propriety of the era.