FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

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

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

IN MKM OKI AM

PORTEOUS.—On October 12, 1917, killed in ar.tion " Somewhere in France, William Nisbet, of Roslin, Scotland. So when his glorious task was done, It was not of fame we thought; It w:ls not of his battles won, But of the pride with which ho loaght; Bat of his zest, his ringing langh, His trenchant scorn of praise or Uaroe: And so we graved liis epitaph, He played the gmnc." —Inserted by his friends. PRATTLEY. —In loving memory of 15235—Private Ernest George Prattley (15th Reinforcements), who was killed in France on October 12, 1917, second beloved son of Charles and Ma.garot Prattley, of Sawyers' Bay. One year has gone—how long it seems; In all our thoughts his lace btill beams; In memory's page will never blot Three little words, " Forget him not." —Inserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers.

ROSS. —In loving memory of Sergeant Norman Graham Ross (Tim), sth Otago Mounted Rifles, Main Body, wno was killed while in action at Passchendaele on October 12, 1917.

Valiant in high emprise Ho passed, and ior a season dwells apart. • SHEPHERD. —In memory of 29943—Private 11. G. Shepherd, who was killed in action at Passchendaele on October 12, 1917.—Inserted by J. 11. Martin.

SPRAXT.—In loving memory of Private Harry Spratt (17th Reinforcements, 2nd Ot&go Battalion), who was killed in action on Passchendaele Ridgo on October 12, 1917.

. To memory ever dear. —Inserted by his loving father, sister, and brothers.

STENNING.—In loving memory of Rifleman J. A. Stenning (23rd Reinforcements), who was killed while in action " Somewhere in France," October 12, 1917. Sleep on, dear Bert, and take your rest, Too nobly did your part; In hie and death, you stood the test. Dear, loving, loyal heart. But lax away in a better land

Where day ne'er ends in night, v His spirit dwells with Christ the Lord In everlasting light. —Inserted by his loving friend, M. \V.

SPRUTHERS.—In loving memory of Private J. R. Struthers (9th. Reinforcements, N.Z.M.C.), who was killed in action in France on October 12, 1917, beloved husband of Maud Struthers, Seacliff.

Somewhere in Prance, —no matter wherer-

Eo was josfc as near to Heaven As though he had lain on his bed at liorne When the signal to 44 Cease" given. He has borne his cross, he has gained his crown, Though he lies in a far-oil grave; And we think of his life, a duty dome— Manly, unselfish, and brave. —Inserted by ;liis loving wife.

STRUTHERS.—In loving memory of Private James R. Struthers (9th Reinforcements, N.Z. Medical Corps), who was killed in action in France, October 12, 1917, beloved eldest son of James and Margaret Struthers, Crown street, North-East Valley; aged 27 years. The hardest part is vet to come, When the heroes all* return, And we miss among tho cheering throng The face of oar boy who's gone.

—Inserted by his sorrowing mother, father, sisters, and brother. TURNER,.—In proud and loving memory of Major W. W. Turner (13th Reinforcements), who was killed at Passchendaele on October 12 1917. They miss him mo6t who loved him

TWEED.—In loving memory of Rifleman John Orr Tweed (23rd Reinforcements), who was killed in action on Passchendaele Ridge, October 12, 1917, dearly beloved fifth son of Mr and Mrs A'. Tweed, Lovell's Flat.

VAUNEY.—In loving memory of Rifleman Alfred Charles Varney, who was killed in action "Somewhere in France, October 12, 1917. They miss you most who loved yon best. —Inserted by his loving wife and daughter.

VARNEY. —In loving memory of Rifleman A. C. Varney (12th Reinforcements, N.Z.R.8.), who was killed in action ." Somewhere in France, October 12, 1917. He nobly did liis dnty.

—Inserted by his brothers-in-law, W. and J.. liurring. WATSON. —In loving memory of Second Lieutenant Norman F. Watson (Main Body), who was killed in action at Bellevue Spur, Passchendaele, Flanders, on October 12, 1917, beloved son of John and Helen Watson, Port Chalmers. Nobly fighting, nobly Jell.

WILSON. —In loving memory of Joseph Wilson (Joe), No. 8/2764, 6th Reinforcements, who was killed in action at Passchendaele on October 12, 1917. There is a link desith cannot sever; Fond remcsnbranoe lasts for ever.

—Inserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brother. WILSON.—In sad but loving memory of (Bob), who died from wounds while in action " Somewhere in France" on October 12. 1917, the dearly beloved son of Alice

Mary Wilson; aged 20 years. Though lost to eight, to memory dear.

WILLIAMS.—In fond and loving memory of Private A. B. Williams, who was killed in action Somewhero in France " on October 12, 1917, deary beloved youngest son of, Mr and Mrs H. B. Williams, 59 Harbour terrace, Dunedin. JSo matter liow we pray, dear Jim, No matter how we call, There is nothing left to answer ns But your photo on the wall. ' —Inserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers. WILLIAMS. —In loving memory of my dear brother, Private James A\ B. Williams, who was killed in action "Somewhere in Franco" on October 12, 1917 aged 22 years. lie nobly did his duty.

—Inserted by his loving sister, D. Wright. j> WRIG-HT. —In loving memory of my dear husband. Rifleman Fredrick BalUntino Wright, who was reported killed in action, October 12, 1917; in his 25th year.

Sweet be your rest, thy memory's dearIt's sweet to breathe your name: In life I loved you very dear, In death I do the same.

—Inserted by his loving wife and daughter.