What is recorded here

Catch-My-Pal was born in 1909 inside a temperance movement, not a game hall. R. J. Patterson, minister at The Mall Presbyterian Church from 1892 to 1910, gave that name to a young men’s association, and the blue plaque still records the joke and the purpose together.

This blue commemorative plaque records: R. J. Patterson 1868-1930 Founder 'Catch-My-Pal' Temperance Association 1909 Minister of this church 1892-1910 Recorded plaque organisation: Ulster History Circle.

Rev R. J. Patterson was a minister who founded the 'Catch-My-Pal' Temperance Association in 1909, advocating for abstinence from alcohol as part of his religious and social reform efforts.

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