The Wasp — 1877 — page 197: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains theater reviews rather than political cartoons. The only illustration is a decorative masthead for "The Dramatic Critic" featuring an ornate theatrical figure. The content reviews San Francisco theaters: Mrs. Bowers' performance in "Elizabeth" at California Theatre; an "Emmet in Fritz" variety show at Bush Street Theatre; and musical/acrobatic performances at Woodward's Gardens. Additional brief notices mention enlargements of Dietz's Opera House in Oakland and upcoming performances by Anna Dickinson and Madame Modjeska. The right column shifts to reporting on the Congressional Library's copyright collection (averaging 12,000-14,000 items annually) and its role in preserving American cultural materials since 1876. This appears to be a general-interest arts and culture section rather than satirical commentary.