FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

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

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

IN UEUOHIAM. COULSON.—In loving memory of Bert, who was killed while iu action in franco on October 12, 1917, lx> loved third son of Louisa and the late John Watson Ooulson, Alexandra; aged 23 years.— Inserted by his loving mother, brothers, .and sisters. CRAIG.—In loving memory of our dear Alex. (10th (Itngo Infantry, sth Reinforcements), missing and believed to be killed at Passchendale, on October 12, 1917. Until tlte (lay dawn and *flio Khadowa (lee away. —Inserted by his sisters, IJunedin. DEWAR.—In loving memory of Leslie Plastic, killed in action, October, 12, 1917.—Inserted by B.A. FERGUSON. —In sad and loving memory of 24/138 Sergeant John Ferguson, who fell fighting nobly on October 12, 1917. —Inserted by one he loved. FINOPI. —In loving memory of our Donald, who was killed in action "Somewhere in France," October 12, 1917, tho dearly loved third son of George and Jessie Finch, of Kaitangata (late of Milton). So dearly loved. Deeply mourned. And God shall wipe all tears from their eyes, and there shall be 110 more death, neither Borrow nor crying.—liev. xxi, 4. —Inserted by Donald's loved ones. HALLEY. —In loving memory of Lance-corporal William H alley Liverpool's Own Rifle Brigade), killed in action "Somewhere in I Franco, dearly beloved eldest son of Henrctta and William Ilalley, 54 Morcau street; in.his 26th year. He fought and died lor home and country. —Inserted by his loving brothers, sisters, and parents. PIART.—In loving memory of Private Robert James Hart (7th Reinforcements), killed in action at Passchendaele, on October 12, 1917. —Inserted by his loving father, sister, and brother. HERBERT.—In loving memory of 39233 Private Alexander Duncan Herbert, who was killed in action in France on October 12, 1917, beloved husband of Wilhelmina Gibbon, Herbert. Earth linth no sorrow that heaven ca-mjot heal. —Inserted by his sorrowing wife. KERR;—In loving memory of our dear brother, Sergeant William Kerr, killed in action "Somewhere in France,' on October 12, 1917. Not dead to us,—we love him still, Not lost, but gone before. He lives with us in memory still, And will for evermore. —Inserted by his lpving sisters and brothers. ' KNUDSON.—In loving memory of Private Charles Robert Kmidson, • who was reported missing, believed killed in action, October 12, 1917, beloved son of Charles and Agnes Krmdfion, Oxford street, South Dunedin; aged 21 years and four months. He sleeps beside liis comrades In a hallowed grave unknown, But his name is written in letters of. love On the hearts he left at home. —Inserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers. LEAN.—In loving memory of Rifleman Wm. Loan, who wag reported missing on October 12, 1917, and declared in Mav, 1918, by Court of Inquiry, killed in action " Somewhere in Franco," beloved son of Mrs and the late Mr Lean. So loved, so mourned. —Inserted by Mary Ellwood. LYON.—In loving memory of Rifleman George Ernest I,yon, killed in action at- Passchendaele, October 12, 1917, beloved son of Mary E. and the late Sidney John Lyon, 502 George street. —Inserted by his loving mother, sisters, and brothers. M'CORLEY.—In loving memory of our dear brother, Sergeant John M "Cor ley, who was killed in action at Passchendaele Ridge, on October 12, 1917. He sleeps not in his native laud, But under foraign skies, Far from those v.iio love him dear, In a hero's grave he lies. —Inserted by his loving sisters. OXLEY; In loving memory of Private Frank W. who was killed at Passchendaele, on October 12, 1917; aged 20 years. THOMPSON.—In loving memory of Sergeant Herbert B. Thompson, who was killed in action at Bellcvue Spur, Passchendaele, October 12, 1917, second son of John and Elizabeth Thompson, Maryhill terrace, Morningtorn. . He was the loved of all, let none o'er his low grave may weep. TRAILL. —In loving memory of Private James Henry Traill (15th Reinforcements), who was killed in action on October 12. 1917. Bpt iovs r' 1 ' 1 ti-V- replace One so beloved and kind, Buc Ln HR-iii'jry oi .i it itr By those he left behind. —Inserted by : liis mother, brothers," and sister. TUBMAN.—In fond remembrance of my dear son, Private W. R. Tubman, who was killed in action at Passchendaele Ridge, in France bn October 12, 1917, He nobly answered duty's call, And gave up all for honour's cause; But God saw best to take him home, And with His will we must comply, To part with one we loved so weil. • —Inserted by his loving mother, brothers, and sisters. TUBMAN.—In sad and loving memory of our dear brother, Private W. R. Tubman, who was killed in action at Passchendaele Ridge, in France, on October 12, 1917. The one we loved he now lies low, His' fond, true .heart is still, The hand that always helped us eo, Now lies in death's cold chill. Missed, s.'dly missed —Inserted by his loving- brother and sister- in-law. VARNEY. —In loving memory of Rifleman Alfred Charles (12th Reinforcements), killed in action at Paschendaele, in France, on October 12. 1917. Upon the stricken field of strife Thou, dearest Lord, hast called mv son To enter everlasting life. The oonihcfc o'er, his duty done, Oh, 6wectest Lord, Thou kw>west best, Grant to my son eternal rest. —Inserted by his mother, brothers, sister, and sister-in-law. ' WILSON.—In loving memory of Private Jarrtes Wilson, who was killed in action in Franco on October 12, 1917 (late of Lawrence). WINTER—On October 12, 1917, killed in action "Somewhere in France." Rifleman W. Winter (45291, 24th Reinforcements), doarly beloved second son of Joseph and Lucy Winter, Cromwell; aged 26 years. In every thought by night and day I hear again your voice, — I fancy that you "beckon me, And tell me to rejoice. And when my eyes to earth are closed My darling boy will be The one by tTie Eternal sent To meet and welcome me. His heart was good, his spirit brave, His resting place hero's grave. —Inserted by his sorrowing parents, brothers, and sisters. WINTER.—On October 12, 1917, killed in action "Somewhere in France" Rifleman W. Winter (45291. 24th Reinforcements), dearly beloved second son of Joseph and Lucy Winter, Cromwell; aged 26 years. No matter where yon fell, dear 831, You were jnst as 'near to Heaven As if yon had lam on your bed at home Vrii rn the call to " Ctease " was given. When we think of our dear Bill enfolded in death Wc picture the loveliest vision on earth. He was one of the best God could send— A loving brother, a faithful friend. 0 why did Ton take Mm so young and fair, When rartli held so many it better could spare. —Inserted by his loving brother and sistT-in-law, Guy and Minnie. WOODS. —On October 12, 1917, killed in action " Somewhere in France," Private (Tod) Edward Wood 3; aged 36 years.—lnserted by his ItSving parents, sisters, and brothers.

He did his duty.