The Wasp — 1894 — page 385: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and announcements** with one small cartoon titled "CHRISTIANITY UP TO DATE." The cartoon depicts a conversation between **Rev. Mrs. Sorosis** (identified as "a devoted Christian") and **Mrs. Sorosis**. The satire mocks selective Christian values: Rev. Mrs. Sorosis claims she wants to live with "a Christian family," but when Mrs. Sorosis questions what she means, it's revealed the reverend simply wants a place where she has "a dinner on Sunday"—suggesting hypocrisy about Christian virtue while actually seeking material comfort and meals. The joke criticizes religious people who emphasize piety while pursuing practical self-interest, a common satirical target of period magazines. The "Pointers" section below offers similar social commentary through brief anecdotes about human nature.