The Wasp — 1894 — page 195: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a theater and music column page from *The Wasp*, a satirical magazine. Rather than political cartoons, it contains **entertainment gossip and reviews** about San Francisco's opera and theater scene. The page features photographs of performers including **Charles Casassa** (a distinguished band-master) and **Oliver Morosco** (described as a "handsome young Treasurer" at Morosco's Grand Opera House). The text discusses upcoming productions at various theaters—including "Through the Opera Glass," performances at the Baldwin and Orpheum theaters, and mentions of performers like Miss Della Stacey and the Sankey Brothers. This appears to be **society/entertainment reporting** rather than political satire, offering gossip and commentary on the local theatrical establishment.