FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

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

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

IN MEMOIUAM. J BARCLAY.—In , loving memory I of our dear brother and uncle, I Private Walter W. Barclay ("Wat"), j 22nd Reinforcements, who was killed I in action at Piisschondacle Ridge 011 | October, 12, 1917. Where he was just as mr to ITravrn As though ho was laid 011 his bed at home. When Uic signal to " Cease" was given . Ho gave his all. —Inserted by his loving brother and children, BURNS.—In loving remembrance of Rifleman Eric Bums (17th itein-forr-ements), who was killed, while in action at Passchcndaele, 011 October 12. 1917; aged 23 years, dearly be- I loved second son of Robert and Jeannie Burns, Christchurch. street, Kaitangata. Ho rose -"responsive to his country's oall, — . He gave his life, lire bej=t—his all. —Inserted by his loving parents, sister, and brothers. : COCKERELL.—In loving momory I of Sergeant James Cockercll. who was killed in action at Passchendaele, France, on October 12, 1917. His warfare's o'er, his battles fought, His victory won, tliough dearly bought. His fresh young lifo could not be saved, He plumbers now in « soldier's grave. —Inserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brother, Middlemarch. COCKERELL.—In loving, memory of our brother, Sergeant James Cockerell, who was killed in action at Passchendaelc, France, on October 12, 1917. Duty called him; he was there ■ To do his bit, and take his share. —Inserted by his loving brothers, Lieutenant A. R. Cockeroll, D.5.0., and Sergeant D. B. Cockerell, still on active service. GORMACK.—In loving memory of Robert Gormack, killed in action "Somewhere in France," on October I 12, 1917. Not now, but in the coming years, It may be in the Better I/and, We'll know the meaning of- our tears, And then, some time, we'll understand. —Inserted by his loving mother, sisters, and brothers. HERBERT.—In loving memory of Private A. D. Herbert, killed in action "Somewhere in France," on October 12, 1917. Missed, sadly missed. —Inserted by his sorrowing parent, sisters, and brothers. LUNNAN.—In loving memory of I 40974 Private Peter Lunnan (23rd Reinforcements), who was killed in action "Somewhere in France," on October'l2,. 1917; aged 26 years. One year has gone—how long it seems I ■In my thoughts his face still beams. I In memory's page will never blot a Three little words, Forget him not. jj —Inserted by his loving cousin, Mae [ Stewart, Palmerston South. MATHESON. —In loving memory of James Weir Mathcson,. killed in Action .in France, on October 12, 1917, eldest son of Mr and Mrs J. Matheson, Kenn#ngton, Southland; aged 25 years; He is' not dead, he is just away. • With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand He has vanished into the unknown land, And left us waiting. How very That land mnst be since he lingers there. Inserted by his loving* aunt, Mrs Inglis, Gore. MUIR.—In loving- memory of Private David Muir, killed in action Somewhere in France," October 12, 1917..—Inserted by his loving parents and. sisters. MTJIKJHEAD.—In loving memory of Private John Muirhead, killed in action "Somewhere in France" October 12, 1917. R.LP. Far in a land of strangers, Far from onr loving bare,' * But the angels hovered round thee, And a God was there. —Inserted by B. Gallagher. • PRATTLEY.—In loving remembrance of Private Ernest George Prattley, who was killed, in action on October 12, 1917. Duty called him! He was there To do liis bit and take his share; His heart was good,, his spirit brave, His resting place a soldier's grave. —Inserted by a loving friend, S.J.R. Sawyers' Bay. RAMSAY.—In loving memory of Private James Allan Ramsay, killed in action in France, October 12, 1917. RICE.—In loving memory of Corporal Harkness Henry . Rice (22nd Reinforcements), killed in action at Passchendaelc, France, o n October 12, 1917, only son of Mrs J. H. Rice, 2 Bernard street, Mornington; Dunedm. —Inserted by his mother and sister. , SII AND.—In loving remembrance „ ,?" 1, " ate , Alexander Shand (N.Z.M.C.), who was killed while in action near Calgary Farm, France on October 12; 1917—Inserted by his loving wife and little son. SHEPHERD.—In loving memory of Rifleman Herbert Guthrie (Bert) Shepherd, who was killed in action on October 12, 1917, at Passchendaele Ridge; aged 22 years. When he left us with his comrades he nobly went to take his chance,— We little thought how soon he'd' be lying in a soldier's grave on the - battlefield of France. But the saddest part is vet to ' oome when our heroes all return: Mothers will be looking for their darling boys, but our son will •ne'er return. —Inserted by his loving parents sisters, and brothers. ' SMITH.—In loving memory of Rifleman Albert Smith (16th Rein- . forccments), "who was killed in action at Passchendaele, Qetober 12 1917 youngest son of Edward Smith' Waitaki South. STEPHENS.—In memory of Private A. E. Stephens, who was killed m action " Somewhere in France " on October. 12, 1917. He did his duty. —Inserted by a friend. STEPHENS.—A tribute of love and esteem to the memory of our lato comrade, Albert Edward (Bert) who was killed in action " Somewhere in Franco, October 12, 1917. He played the game— His country still is codling • For you to rise and gladlv do the same; •Fight where your fellow-countrymen are falling, And play the game. —Inserted by his comrades, S. R. S. and S: S. (" Somewhere in France"). STEPHENS.—A tribute to the memory of my dear pal. Albert Edward (Bert), who was kiled in action ' Somewhere in France" on October \ 2 < Gloved stepson of Mr and | Mrs o. Woolford, Lawrence. His country called, and honour bade him go, T ° ' eaiast ' a grin deadly He helped to bring New Zealand into fame, To build for her a never-dying name, foremost was he, m' thickest strife, or Country laid he down his life. —Inserted by his pal ? O. D. S. 'Jvga-Wira/' Waitabuna. SYMONS.—In loving memory of our dear son, Lewis "Vivian (Vir) who died from wounds received on tho Somme, October 12, 1916 (7+}, Reinforcements). He rose responsive to the call — He gave his life, his best—his all. TTIORBURN.—In loving memory of Private John Thorburn. who w,t_s killed in action at Passchendaele on October 12, 1917. ' Now the labourer's task is o'er Now the battle day is past;' Now upon the farther shore lauds the voyager at last,' Father, in Thy gracious lcr'-Hs.-Leave we now Thy servant sleeping, reinserted by his levin- wife and little son. TRAILL.—In loving memory of my nephew, Jim Traill, who' was killed in action, October 12. 1917: aged 21 years. R.l.P.—lnserted by his Uncle Phil, Bannookbiu-n. TRAILL.—In loving memory of J. II ("Little Jim") Traill, who was killed in action at Passchendaele Ridge, on October 12. 1917; aged 21 years. R.l.P.—lnserted by his aunt and Uncle Jim, Bannockburn.