IN MEMORIAM.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 April 1937, Page 5

IN MEMORIAM.

TRIG TO MARK GRAVE ON TARARUA PEAK. TRAMPERS HONOUR FALLEN . COMRADE A fitting tribute to the memory of a valued fellow member, who lost his life in the ranges during the hurricane of February, 1936, was paid during the week-end by the Manawatu Tramping Club, when members erected a memorial over his mountain grave in the Tararuas It was on February 2 of last year that Mr. Ralph Wood, of Palmerston North, who was one of a party of six overtaken by the storm, lost his life He was buried near the summit of Twin Peak, a prominent point in the range behind Levin. A simple cross was placed over the grave, but at the time it was not possible to erect any more substantial memorial as the tracks were blocked by trees brought down in the storm. During last week-end, however, ten members of the club carried in the memorial, which had been prepared in sections, and erected it on the summit of Twin Peak, at a height of 3500 feet. The memorial is a trig of stainless steel on triangular supports, standing about ten feet high and overlooking the grave, which is about fifty yards away. A tablet of bronze, bolted on to the steel trig, bears the following inscription: — In memory of Ralph Wood, aged 30, who lost his life .here on February 2, 1936. “Under a w r ide and starry sky Dig the grave and let me lie. ’ ’ Memorial erected by Manawmtu Tramping Club. A brief service of dedication was held by the trampers before leaving the spot. The complete trig weighed about ISOlbs., and each man in the party carried a section of 15 pounds in addition to the usual tramping equipment.