FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17444, 12 October 1918, Page 8

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

IN MEMOBIAM. . . CUTHBERTSON. — In loving and sad remembrance of our dear son and brother, Rifleman Jack Peterson, who was killed in action " Somewhero in France" on October 12, 1917; in his 21st year. Somewhere in Prance oar dear Jack is sleeping, And his loved once know not where, But- we oao ease our. hearts from weepring. For he's in Cod's tender care. We'll ne'er forget the day ho left ns, For we know the supreme sacrifice he gave For King, for oonntry, and loved ones , dear. He nohly. fills a soldier's grave. . He went away with the soldiers, Our child, our darling eon, — We saw him leave the station In the glow of the morning enn. . Did. he die alone, we wonder," ■ f -A 8 fought for his ocuntry J 3 Queen.? Was., then? no one near our darling : boy As he passed to the Great Unseen? It may be a soldier's honour ■ To dio at his country's call, But .'tis hard to remember the glory When we mothers have lost our all. —Inserted by his loving parents, sister, and brothers, Sunny Vale, Green Island. davis.—in loving- memory of I Private Arthur Herbert Davis, who was killed in action at Passchendaele, Belgium, on October 12, 1917, beloved younger son of Henry and Mary Davis, 1 27 Canon gate street, Dunedin. R.LP. .Thy -'rest is .wonl God's peace be thine! God cause His countenance to sftine Upon thee, sleeping where the roll Of battle comes not nigh thy soul. —Inserted by his sorrowing parents and brother. EDEN.—In loving memory of I John Eden (18th Reinforcements), "who was killod in action at Passchendaele on Octobor 12, 1917, dearly loved only son of Mrs M. Throp, Dunedin; aged 21 years. They miss him most who loved him best. —Inserted by R. E. and L. Randle. _FERGUSON. —In loving memory of our dear brother,' Sergeant John Ferguson (7th Reinforcements), who ■was killed in action at Passchendaele, France, oft October 12, 1917; aged 23 years.—lnserted by his sisters and brothers. FINCH.—In loving memory of Private D. M. S. Finch (Donald), who was killed in action in France on October 12, 1917. . A loneiy grave in a far-off land, A grave we may never see; But while life and memory last Dear Donald, we think of thee. ' —Inserted by his sister brother-in-law, J.. and C. E. Stuart. FLINT.—In ever loving memory of Private H. L. Flint (Bert), who was lolled m action at Passchendaele ' on October 12, 1917. dearly beloved husband of Janet Flint, Macandrew 1 road, Dunedin, and nephew of Miss Beatson, Christchurch. He sleeps, not in his native land, Rot under foreign sines, Far from those who love him dear, In a hero's grave he lies. Not lost, but gone before. —Inserted by his loving wife and aunt. FLINT.—In affectionate rememb™?o? Herbert Lanham Flint (24th Reinforcements), who was action in France, October i? 1917.—Inserted by his mother, Mrs J. E. Palmer. FRENCH. In loving remem,Mn.Co of Lieutenant W. A. French (Main Body), who was killed in ac™,„f„ Passchendaele on October 14 1917, youngest son of Mrs. Margaret and the late Samuel ■ French, Clark s Flat, Lawrence; aged 25 years. • A brave and fearless officer. T,°f. Corporal John French (<mu Reinforcements), who was •wounded on October 12 and died on October 14, 1917, third son of Mrs Margaret, and the late Samuel J? rencii; aged 35 years. He fought the good fight. Inserted by their loving mother, sisters,, and brothers.. : _ GIBSON.—In loving memory of wJir deil ' I brothw (Sonnie) James William Gibson, who -was killed in action on Passchendaele on 12, 1917; aged 21 years. K.l.i.—inserted by his loving sisters, Enie and Nellie. _ GOUDIE.—In loving, memory of m oil t? 0 - 1 ? Clau d Brisbane Goudie 18th Reinforcements),, who was killed in action in . Belgium on October ,12, dearly beloved r? U^L SOn °!. J " and R - Goudie, Duddingstone, _ North-East Valley.— Inserted by his sorrowing. parents. HALFORD.-In loving memory SL Edmi ™d W. Halford (Corporal .j 'N 7 V 17 Enforcements, IS.AE.F.), who was killed in action Passchendaele,' Flanders, October G W H 7 his friend ' HENDERSON.—In loving memoir of our dear brother, Charlie,: who was killed in action at Bellevue Spur, Octobor 12, 1917. ' He gave his all. In a distant land he lies, Asleep in a soldier's grave; His battle looght, his name enrolled On the scroll of the deathless brave. —Inserted by his brother and sister-' in-law, J. and A. Henderson Arrowtown. HETHERINGTON. -In loving „°f, Joseph Hetheringtpn (40947, 22nd Reinforcements), who wassailed m action at Passohendaele on October 12, 1917. He is gone, but not forgotten, Never shall his memory fade Fondest thoughts will ever linger For a British soldier brave. —Inserted _ by his loving brother and sister-in-law, Abbott street. Gonville, WanganuL HICKEY.—In loving memory of Private James Joseph Hickey (4th Remforoements), who was killed in action " Somewhere in France " on October 12, 1917, beloved youngest son of Henp- and Jane Sickey. R.l.P.—lnserted by his loving parents, brothers, and sisters. I3ODGSON.—In loving memory mo Thomas Hodgson (12th Reinforcements), who was killed in action in Belgium October 12, 1917, beloved eldest son of Mrs o £• Kins street, oouth Dimedm; aged 30 years. HODGSON.—In loving memory of Lanco-scrgeant Thomas Hodgson who was killed in action " Soiiks where in France" on October 12 1917. ' Yon are lying now, dear Tom, in a 6ad bnt honoured gTave, Your name is often spoken in the home you died to save; But our hearts are all united with the same fond love for you. And loving thoughts are cherished of one so kind and true. —Inserted by Mr-and Mrs H. Hey. KEELEY. —In loving remembrance of our son and brother Rifleman G. C. Keeley (21st Reinforcements), who was killed in action at Passchendaele on October 12, J. 917 beloved third son of Mr and Mrs 6' Keeley, Balclutha. Sleep on, dear son, in a soldier's .grave,' Xour life for your country vou nobly gave,; " No one stood near von to sav <~oodbye, ' " ° But safe in God's keeping now you lie. * On the field of battle He calmly took his place, And fought and died for Britain And tho honour of his r;u>*. Inserted by his loving parents, brothers, and sister. KEELEY.—In loving momory of G. C. (George) Keeley, who was killed in action at Passchendaele, October 12, 1917. His body lies in a foreign land, His spirit shines above; Safo and secure our Heavenly Father keeps The one wo dearly loved. —Inserted by his sister and brother-in-law, R. and T. Hansen, Balclutha, KERR.—In loving memory of Wijliam Kerr, who was killed in action on Bellevuo Spur, October 12, 1917. He died the noblest death a man may die, Fighting for God, and Right, and Liberty. : —Inserted by his loving wife.