them that it is the very last but one that will ever take place in this kingdom; and he is
THE LAST CONTRACTOR
whose name will appear singly before the public, as the very last will be a coalition of all the usual contractors. Bish being “the last man” who appears singly, has been particularly anxious to make an excellent scheme, and flatters himself the one he has the honour to submit must meet universal approbation.
At the back of the bill were some verses after the style of the “Cajolery Duet.” This is one of them:—
To-day, or Not at all.
Run Neighbours, Run!
Although the last lottery was expected to take place on the 18th of July, it was not until the 18th of October that the closing scene in an eventful history took place. For this Bish, among many