FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16766, 7 August 1916, Page 4

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

DKi'J JIS. MACGI'EGOR -On July I], 1916, l.illed while m ;n tion m Ei a nee, Edum Eiif, dearly beloved fluid son of D. anil E Macgregor, Cambrians, aged 23 yeais and eight months. I If, nobly fighting, fell. MEEK—On July 29, ns thf result from wounds leeeived while m action .n France, Private Thomas Meek, eldest son of John Meek, of W.nerley street, South Dunedin; aged 50 years Thoie was music, mirth, and sunshine; but some ejes shone with i egret _ And whilo vie stun with cheers our homing braves, 0 God, in Tin gieat mercy, lot us nevermore forgot The graves they left behind —the bitter graves. —Sfbmck. IN MEMORIAL. BIGGAR.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Peter Biggar, who was killed whilo m action at Gallipoli on August 7, 1915. Wo mourn for him whose doom was sealed On Turkey's barren battlefield, But fate could jield to valour's son No nobler lot. —Inserted by his sorrowing sisters, J. Forrest and C. Herbert. BUCHANAN —In memory of Andrew A. Buchanan, who was killed while in action at the Dardanelles on August 7, 1915. Nobly fighting, nobly fell. —Inserted by his friends, tho Crossans. DOOLEY.—In loving memory of Frank Mark Dooley, who was killed at Anzac on August 7, 1915. What though tho chilling blasts of winter's day Forbid tho gat den longer to be gay? Of winter yet it'll not refuse to sing, Thus to bo followed by Eternal Spring. —Inserted by tho family. JAMPEN.—On August 7, 1915, killed while in action at Gallipoli, Charles Leslie, eldest son of J C Jampen, Maori Hill; aged 23 years. Deeply mourned. Ho did his duty.

JONES.— In fond and loving memory of our dear brother, Private Joseph Jones (2nd Reinforcements), who died from wounds received at tho Dardanelles on August 7, 1915; aged 27 years. Tho Empire's hand has written Upon the scroll of fame: He did his duty, fought, and died; So honoiaed bo his name. —Inserted by his loving sisters, Bella and Mary. MACGREGOR —In loving memory of Scobie, who was killed while in action at Gallipoli about August 7, 1915, youngest son of D. and E. Macgregor, Cambrians; aged 21 years and ti\e months Not one he loved was by his side To hear his last faint sighs, Or whisper just 0110 loving word Before he closed his eyes. —Inserted by his loving parents, sister, and brothers. MACGREG OR.— In loving memory of Scobie, who was killed whilo in action at Gallipoli about August 7, 1915, youngest son of D. and E Maegrcgoi, Cambrians; aged 21 and five months. Wo cannot clasp your hand, dear Scobie, Your face wo cannot see, As long as lifo and memory last We will remember thee. —Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, S. and J. Harley. MURRAY.—In loving memory of my dearly beloved husband, Corporal David Campbell Murray, who was killed while in action at the Dardanelles on August 6, 1915. God knows how much I miss him, And ho counts tho tears I shed, And whispers: Hush, he only sleeps; Your loved one is not dead. All his ways were ways of honour, As on through life he nobly stood, Always ready, always willing, Truo to God, his home, and friends. —Inserted by his loving wife and little son.

MURRAY.—In loving memory of Corporal David Campbell Murray, who was killed while in action at the Dardanelles on August 6, 1915. Only remember I died for my oounti y, Lift up your heart to its height of renown; Only remember he died for his country, Then fadeless his laurel and glittering hib crown. —Inserted by his sister-in-law, Vera M'llioy. PORTER —In loving memory of John Alexander Porter, who was killed while in action at Gallipoli on August 7, 1915, eldest son of John and Mary Porter, Tokarahi. Ho did his duty. —Inserted by his parents, sister, and brother. PORTER. —In affectionate remembrance of Trooper John Alexander Porter, who was killed whilo in action at tlio Dardanelles on August 7, 1915. eldest son of John and Mary Porter, Tokarahi, Otago; aged 24 years. Thou strik'st the young hero—a glorious mark —• 110 fell in the bla7o of his fame. In the field of puoud honour, his sword m his hand, His king and his country to save. Whilo victory shone on life's last obbing sands— 0! who would not die with tho brave? —Inserted by Jean Porter, Southland. PYLE. —In loving memory of William Rupert Pyle (Otago Mounted Rifles, Main Body, Expeditionary Force), who was killed whilo in action at Gallipoli on August 6, 1915, dearly loved c on of W. and M. M. Pylo, St. Bathans; aged 26 years So loved, so mourned. RUSSELL —In affectionate remembrance of George Gladstone Russell, who was killed while in action at Gallipoli oil August 7, 1915. His monument is in our hearts; not carved in stone. —Inserted by his lo\ing relatives. ROGER —In loving memory of Trooper John Walker Roger [2nd Reinforcements), who was killed whilo in action at tho Dardanelles on August 7, 1915, youngest son of Mrs M. A. Roger, Sandymount, Otago PeninsulaOne who answered his country's call. —Inserted by his mother and sisters. VEITCH. —In loving memory of our dear son, Archibald Veitch, who was killed while m action at tho Dardanelles on August 7, 1915 Sleep on, dear son, your battles aro o'er, In a far of! land you lie; For freedom's causo you nobly fought, A bravo soldier you have died. WILLIAMS.—In losing memory of Arthur Charles Williams, who was killed whilo in action at tho Dardanelles on August 7, 1915, fifth son of Charles John Williams, Burnside. He nobly fell doing his duty. WILLIAMS.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Piiv.ite Arthur Williams,-who was killed whilo in action at tho Dardanelles on August 7, 1915 —Inserted by his loving brothers, Neil and Charles.

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