IN MEMORIAM.

Evening Post, Volume XCVIII, Issue 47, 25 August 1919, Page 1

IN MEMORIAM.

CORNELIUS—In loving memory of my dear brother, Pte. Clifford Cornelius, who was killed Somewhere in France, on the 25th of August, 1918, aged 27 years. One year has passed since that sad day When one we loved was called away. A loving brother true and kind, His equal would be hard to find. Inserted by his loving sister, Sydney.

CORNELIUS-In proud find loving remembrance ol our dear brother, Private Clifford Cornelius, who was killed in action in Frauce on 25th August, 1918; aged 27 years. Killed in action the cable said. The blow was hard to bear, But harder still as the boys return. And we know ho is not there. Our sacrifice is in what we have lost. His was in what he gave. Inserted by his loving sisters, Nessie, Dolly, and Yolande.

COIiLETT—'In loving memory of my dear brother, William Collett, killed, in action Somewhere in France, 25th August, 1018. *

Sacred is the spot where my-brother is laid Fond are the memories that never will fade. I often sit and think of you, dear brother, And think of how you died, But, oh, I think it was so hard, I could not say good-bye. Inserted by his sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Robert Dick.

COM/ETT—In loving memory of C. W. Collett (Chil), killed in France, on 24th August, 1918..

We longed to see him home again. But God willed it otherwise. Inserted by his sister and brother-in-law, E. and J. T. Benge. DARBY.—In loving memory of John Henry Darby, killed in action in France on the 25th August 1018. K.I.P.

In a distant land he lies, At rest in a soldier's grave; His battle fought, his name enrolled On the scroll of the deathless brave.

A lonely grave in a far oil land, A grave >ye may never see; But while life and memory last, We will "remember thee. Inserted by his loving parents, brothers, and . • sisters.

HARE.—In loving memory of my dear brother, James Thomas Hare, 14th Reinforcements, •who was killed in rction somewhere in France on the 25th August, 1918. Too far away from sight or speech. But not too far for my thoughts to reach. Inserted bj his loving sister Maude.

HAWKINS.—In fond memory of B. 0. Hawkins (Ben), -who was killed in action on the 25th August, 1918

Greater love hath no man than this: that a a man lay down his life for his friends. Inserted by his old chum, W.B.F.

JESSEN—In loving memory of 2/1 Gunner John Jesscn, killed in action in Franca on tho 24th August, 1018 You played the man, you answered the call. You gave your lite without ostentation; No greater love hath a man than this. So please accept our salutation. . Eailway Officers. JONES—In loving memory of S?t. Ronald Seafoith Jones, 7th Reinforcements, N.Z.M.G.C, killed in action, France, 24th August,' 1018. : ' ■ In a soldier's grave ho is-sleeping; Somewhere in France he /ell; How little we thought.when, we parted, -' It. would, be our last ;7afewcH. : . Inserted by his father, mother, brothers, "' and sisters.

JONES—In loving memory of Bet. Ronald Seaforth Jones, 7th Reinforcements, killed in action, Somewhere in France. 24th August, 1918.

A sudden change-r-at God's command he fell, He had not time to bid his friends farevasll; The summons came without a warning given, That bade him baste to meet his God in Heaven. Ho has borne his cross, he has gained bis crown, Though he lies in a far-off grave; And -we think of his life, a duty done, Manly, unselfish, and brave. Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Con. and H. Free.

JOHNS.—A tribute to the memory of Major Noel Johns, M.C., N.Z.M.C, who was killed in France on the 25th August, 1918. Pro Patria. JOHNSTON.—In loving memory of Herbert Haigh (Bert) Johnston, killed in action on the 25th August, 1918.

I will ever feel the loss of a loving heart now silent, 'neath a little wooden cross. Though death divides, fond memory clings. Sadly mourned by his loving friend, Alice Ryan. KNIGHT.—In memory of John Henry Knight, eldest son of the late J. H. Knight and Mrs Betts, of Eeefton, killed in action at Bapaume. France, on the 24th August, 1918. ! He died that we might live in peace. Inserted by his cousins, L. Collett and M. Bunker.

MAKDON.—In loving memory of Leslie A. J. Mardon, reported killed in action somewhere in France on the 25th August, 1918, aged 23 years.

He bade no one his last good-bye, He waved his hand to none; His spirit fled before we knew That he from us had gone. Inserted by his loving mother and father. MARDON.—in loving memory of Private Leslie Arthur Johnson Mardon, 63629, killed in action near Bapaume, France, on the 25th August, Islß, aged 23 years. We pictured our brother returning, And thought to clasp his hand; But God has postponed the meeting. It will be in a Better Land. Inserted by Mabel, Will, Agnes, and Len. MARDON —In loving memory of No. 63629, Pte. Leslie Mardon, who was killed in action at Briefvillers on 25th August, 1918. Inserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, S. and E. Mardon. MARDON —In memory of Leslie Arthur Johnston Mardon, killed somewhere in France on the 25th August, 1918. MoDONALD.—In loving memory of Bomb. Alick M'Donald, 9th Reinforcements, who was killed in action on the 25tb August, 1918. Died a hero. Inserted by his loving friends, Mr. and Mrs Snarl, Kataitni. NICHOLSON.—In loving memory of Lance-Cor-poral Peter Nicholson, 29th Reinforcements, 59432, died of wounds in France on the 25th August, 1918. One of the best. Dearly loved by us all. Inserted by L. Arcus and family. NICHOLSON.—Lance-Corporal Peter Nicholßon, 29th Reinforcements, 59432, died of wounda in France, on the 25th August, 1918. So sadly missed by his little pal, D. Arcus. ROSS.—In loving memory of Sergt. David Ross, who was' killed, in action, 24th August. 1018. "His duty nobly done." Inserted by his loving sister, Jessie.

QUILL. —In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Edward Ihomas Quill, killed in action in Prince on the 25th August, 1918. Ever remembered by his loving mother, brothers, and sisters SULLIVAN.—In sad but loving memory of my dear nephew, William, sth Reinforcements, killed in action on the 25th August, 1018.

Inserted by his loving aunt, M. Fitzgerald!