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Seauen Farris,
DearEditor,
I thought.:it -might be of.
interest to. the Luclmow
newspaperthat seven
mernbelrs of the. Parrish.
faintly are now in their
eightieth year orolder,
I have in my possession, a
very historical document:.a
contract ticket that brought
the Farrish family ' from
Liverpool to North'. America
(Canada) on the sailing boat
Shannon in .June of 185.1.
There were 13 in the group
and the total cost was 50.
pounds, seven shillings and
sin pence. The family had .to
bring along supplies other
than • those designated
amounts, .of flour, Oatmeal,
'pothtoes,•,rice, tea and water
• supplied by the -ship. They
had b prepare the food' far
themselves during • the
voyage • which probably took
a month, •
Aimong .the , passengers
included ih the ticket was my
. grandfather who was . '10.
years old. and his sister
• Margaret, who was12 (when
she married, the became
Mrs, Jarnieson). They, came
with theirgrandparents who
were -67 years okl each, along
are oyer 80,
with other members of the
family,'•
grandfather David
later married Ann Dickson
and to them Were born 10
drew- All but one grow to
adulthood. 'They are all now
deceased but one, Mrs.
Minnie Home o`'- -Toronto,
formerly of. Luclmow who is
now 87 years .old. The widow
of Wilfred (another of the 10
children),, Grace 'Johnston,
still lives t tucknow.
Two • of . Margaret's'
children, Dave McLeod` of
Stratford and Mrs. Gordon
(Margaret) Smith and her
husband are in their eighties.
David MVLcDairn id of Nilo,
a son of 'Elizabe Farrish,
had his birthdayarch 17,
1981 when he turned 80.
I am in my 82nd year and
my brother Lorne ' of
Lucknow will have his 80th
birthday . June. 23, 1981. We
are the sons of Jno. Farrish,
Three generations " of the
Farrish family have served
on the Ashfield . Township
Council. The . present
member is Giant Farrish.
,Sincerely,:'
Elmer J. Parrish,
Gorrie, Ont.
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Bobby Sands' death early Tuesday morning triggered
a night of violence, in. Belfast streets. The IRA prisoner,
who starved to death in ,;.protest in the Maze prison
outside. Belfast, has created world wide recognition for
the strife in Northern Ireland:; `
Irish' Protestants and Catholics in Ulster have killed
each other for hundreds of years and any atteiepts by the
British to settle the dispute only aggravates the situation.
IThe strife is :steeped in 'religion, heritage, politicsand
economics.
The Catholicsmake folk heroes of the IRA prisoners,
who would be considered common criminals in another,
country. Theyfight.for better job;opportunities, an end to
oppression by the Protestant majority and home rule.
The. Protestants fear a united Ireland' where Ulster
would be joined with 'the :Irish Republic and they `;would
become the minority.
The strife willnot end in the next few days nor will it
find a solution within this generation. Children fight in
the streets. Having been raised on hate, it is: the only life
they know and their children will grow up to know the !,
same hatred.
While Bobby Sands saw his hunger: strike as .a protest
to win politicalstatus for' IRA prisoners, one thing is
certain, his death will not bring an end .to the strife in
Ireland. Rather it assures the people of Northern Ireland
there will be yet more secular violence and more killing.
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Flora and. Neil MacCrimmon were the first to return to
the "Kingston Lass", :since theimmigrants had gone out
to find workand lodging in Toronto. Shortly afterwards,
Kate 'MacQueen returned with her two children.
"I've found a lodging close to a school,:" she told
them. "Well, :at least it's a, start. Perhaps too; I might
i, find work before poor .David's money ��is all spent."
Pent."
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g. Unconsciously she revealed her thoughts when she
asked. "Have ye no seen Mr. Murdoch yet? I do hope he
find work and a place tae stay."
• As the day woreon, all the immigrants returned to the
ship, They sat .in roups ,and related their findings:" Most
of them had. been lucky, butfor some, their immediate
future had not been decided.
The Reverend Duncan MacLeod, usually a man of
hope and confidence, seemed the most dejected. "There
are more ministers than churches," he said sadly. "It
seems too, that the Anglican Churchholds the power in
Toronto. Presbyterians; it appears, are sadly in the
minority.,,
David Grant the blacksmith, Chippy. Chisholm: and the
old fiddler,, Adam MacKay had also been unlucky.
Chippy wished he had sufficient funds t� start . an
establishment of his own. .
"There was a building tae - rent near a street. called
Graves. If only I hae the moneyto, rent it and buy a few
mare tools. The three of us," 'he said ' nodding to Grant
and MacKay, "could start a business. A carriage shop
and blacksnithy. I could to the carpentry and harness.
You David could show horses and make tools, .and of
1 course, we'd need another pair o' hands." He nodded to
j the old fiddler. "Your hands MacKay!"
L Duncan MacLeod listened to them making impossible
plans. "Wishes my friends - just wishes! It would appear
that my choice too is quite simple except for the fact that
1 • I do not have any money. I would go out yonder amongst
i the scattered settlements and. &4 reach the Word as a
roving minister." He shook his head in sadness. "I fear
Ithe task is too 'great and the forest too fraught with
danger to make the journey on foot." He 'laughed as if,to
I,
break the tension. "Tis said: "If wishes were horses,
",
( beggars would ride!" "
The conversation depressed Neil MacCrimmon. He
I- drew . Flora on one side and spoke softly and earnestly : to
her. Whatever had crossed his mind, she was completely
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in agreement. She nodded her head, smiled and patted
his arm, assuring him of her complete support.
"Och aye, do that," she whispered in his ear.' "Let the
Friends .o' :Skye be true and loyal. friends free thevery
start."
MacCrimmon rejoined the: group and unfastening : his
coat removed , a belt from abut . his `middle. From the
small pockets, he emptied .gold pieces onto the deck. The
men around his gasped at the 'sight of the wealth.
Take enough for your needs, Reverend, and ye too,"
he said to Chippy Chisholm, "Tis ' my earnestwish and
that of Flora's. We are leaving in the morn, for a place
called Richmond Hill: There we will hae a roof o're our
heads, food, 'and if God is willing, payment for our
labour. Let this wee bit o' goldbe our contribution to the
Friends o' Skye."
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In spite of the otests Neil moved awayfrom them,
pt
taking only two sovereigns with which to fortify himself
and his wife inthedays. ahead.
Doctor Cameron was perhaps, the most fortunate 'of
all. He had found a position as assistant to an old doctor;
a residency in one of the fashionable and stately homes
on King, Street. "I, am assured of a good living," the
young doctor .said. "My employer is a Highlander, and.
has a fine taste for food and good whisky!" -
bath on board.
was the, last to arrive b k
.Hamish
..Murdoch a .
He was unsuccessful in his search for work, tired and
hungry. Kate MacQueen fussed over him, bringing fresh-
water,
reshwater, and a meal which she had prepared herself. When
Neil MacCrimmon asked him if he was willing to go with
•them and take his chances at. Richmond Hill, his face lit
up with renewed. hope.
"I've never felled trees," he said, "but I am getting
stronger' by the day, and soon I shall work as long and as
hard as any man!"
Kate MacQueen was happy'that Hamish Murdoch had
at last a bright light in' his future, -but even in her joy, she
felt a twinge of sadness at his imminent departure. He
read her thoughts and came and stood by her on the
deck, in the pale moonlight which lit Toronto Bay.
"When I hae the change tae return and visit Toronto, {
may I call upon ye, Ma'am?" Hamish asked in a whisper. t
Kate MacQueen once more found a spark of happiness
in her life.
"I shall be honoured Sir, and i shall wait and look •
forward tae that day!"
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Ontario's children
to name the Royal
couple's dai ry goats
The Ontario Dairy Goat Society has made a very
unusual gift to the world's most famous couple. The
Organization's wedding present to Prince Charles and
Lady Diana Spencer is four Purebrd, Registered Doe
kids, representing the. Alpine, Nubian, Saanen and
Toggenburg breeds.
The does have been born and raised on O.D.G.S.
members' farms across the province
The Ontario Dairy Goat Society, representing 800
members, ' hopes that the children of Ontario will
participate in their "Name The Royal Family of Dairy
Goats" contest, to assist in finding suitable and unusual
names for the four Dairy Does. Any child between the
ages of 6 and 16, who is a resident of'Ontario, may enter
by sending their name, address, telephone number and
birthdate along with their suggested name to: The
Ontario Dairy Goat Society, ORTON, Ontario LON 1 NO,
not later than October 1, 1981. Although the' winners will
be chosen ori the basis of the name alone, it would be
appreciated if the children would write a paragraph or
short story to indicate what a Dairy Goat means to them.
Prize winners will be contacted by Decemler 31, 1981
after all entrieshave been judged in order tb distribute
prizes and have their photographs taken.
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