IN MEMORIAM.

Otago Witness, Issue 2690, 4 October 1905, Page 83

IN MEMORIAM.

Fancy Free, also Maid of. Athens, D.L.F. She was weary— oh, so weary — Of the world and of its ways; Pain dwelt with her, and so dreary Was her life through all the days. "Weary of all things save loving" : Love dwelt in her heart supreme—* How she loved her weex^ing dear ones Might have been an angel's theme. She was tired. Jesu saw her; Eead her heart and heard her moan., And in pity sent His gentle Angel Death to bring her Home. From her weeping friends He tore her, And they wept, and called Him hard ; But they little knew He bore her, At Christ's bidding, heavenward. And they laid her form so waxen Back to earth, from whence it cama, Wond'ring, as they stood there weeping, When they'd see their love again. But she's happy now in heaven : She'fias learnt the angel's theme, Know that unto her is given, '' Ecst. So sing no sad requiem. Know she loves you,, and is waiting, Watching o'er you night and day, Knowing that at Jesu's bidding Death will bring you Home one day. Weep no more, nor sorrow, sighing-, As you think of how she died; Think not how your love lay dyings Just remember — Heaven's wide. Heaven's wide, and there, one bright day, - She will greet you all once moie — | "Welcome Home," to live with Jesu, j On the Everlasting Shore. September, 1905. —Eoby. ) Zealia. — Thank you so mush for your interesting letter, dear. I am reminding the editor of the promise made to Santiago,, and you will probably have heard from Mm •ere you see this in print. Nothing I should like better than to accompany Spider on one of his visits to the^ club, and, all unseen as he is, get a clear view of all the proceedings. I subjoin your suggestion to the writers of the coming OT W. W. at Christmas, time, and shall leave the matter in their own hands, to adopt oi otherwise, as they think fit : — "Now, Dot, I have a suggestion to' make; it is this: that you ask all the old writers in O. W. W. to give their opinion of the page of, say, four or five yeai^ ago and the page of to-day. I think there would be some splendid letters^ and perhaps it would indtice more old writers to come forward for O. W. W." Alexaitdsina. — Her address is Saddle Hill. Wilful Lassie. — I have sent the letter on, dear, but I am afraid the suggestions can scarcely be favourably considered. However, your letter will show Sir J. G. Ward that his kind remarks on Dot and her L.F. in his Winton speech were thoroughly appreciated by our band. Karangahape. — Many thanks for your pretty post-card. lam glad to hear you are having such a good time at Eotorua, dear. AUTO. CAEDS. Thelma. — Auto, cards are obtainable from Harry, chairman D.L.F. L. and D. Club, Box 176, P. 0., Dunedin ; price, 9d for 25 (.postage included). LITTLi? FOLK'S BADGES. Badges Sent. — Sweet Sixteen. With Pin:— Bellevue, Texas Jack. NEW EIDDLES. By Miss Skylark —(1) A ridd'ie, a riddle, my Auntie Myreej.and what shall my riddle be? It's not as big as a mouse's tail, but it niakos the world look gay? (2) What is it that is uiider the first aud surrounds the seconfl?