The Westminster mendicant [graphic].Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker[11 May 1784]eng"A blind beggar, Sir Cecil Wray, is led (right to left) by his dog, round whose neck hangs a 'Subscription Box'. He supports himself by a long staff; in his left hand is the dog's cord, and under his left arm is a larger box, inscribed 'Subscription Scrutiny Box'. He sings: "Pity the Weak, and Needy pray, Oh pity me, I've lost the day." Behind the dog is a placard inscribed: "See here the Dog, of all his kind, The fittest for a Beggar blind, The Beast can bark or grunt as Hog. His name is Churchill - Oh the Dog!"."--British Museum online catalogueTitle etched below image.Printmaker and month of publication from British Museum catalogue.Four lines of verse below title: Ye Christians charitable, good and civil, pray something give to this poor wandering devil ...Plate from: The history of the Westminster election.Temporary local subject terms: Buildings: Covent Garden Church -- Allusion to scrutiny -- Allusion to John Churchill of Westminster.