FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3316, 3 October 1917, Page 39

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

IN MEMORIAM. Bl.S.SLa>:d.—ln loving memory of Sergeant Leslie James Bissland (9th Reinforcements), who was killed whilo in action in France or. October 1, 1916. He answered duty's call, witJi others of. the brave, In f:ii off France ho gave, his life, another life to save. Aii'l though we're lonely waiting While he's reached the better land, I know that when we meet again " Some time we'll understand." —lnserted by his loving friend, R. E. M. BROOKES. —In loving memory of Alex. Brookes (Sergeant C.M.R., 9lh Reinforcements), who was killed while in action on the Somme, October 2, 1916.

Light—where the path breaks off, and the milestones end.

CLACK.—In proud and loving memory of dear Willie, who was killed while in action "Somewhere in France" on October 27, 1916, beloved- eldest son of William Clack, Heriot.j aged 20 years.

He died for the Empire and he died like a man. And though sad are the eyes that arc weeping, A halo of glory .shall shine round the • spot Where our dear Willie forever lies sleeping. —lnserted by his loving aunt and cousin C. R. and C. A.

COOPER. —In loving memory of Private John Cooper (4th N.Z. Reinforcements), who was reported missing, then by Court of Inquiry believed to have been killed while in action at the Dardanelles on September 27, 1915; aged 35 years. lie went away so joyous, Not thinking death so near; Though far from home, -and lost to us, Still held in memory dear. —lnserted by his loving mother, sisters, flnd brothers.

COOPER.—In loving memory of Private John Cooper (4th Reinforcements), who was reported missing nt the Dardanelles; now 'believed to have been killed while in action on September 27, 1915.

Too far away your grave to s*o, But not too far to think of thee.

—lnserted by his loving mother and sistors. CRAWFORD.—In affectionate remembrance of our dear Stan, Sergeant Stanley Hutson Crawford, who paid tiie supreme sacrifice " Somewhere In France" on October 8, 1916. His life for his country. —lnserted by his loved ones. DUFF. —In loving memory of Private William H. W. Duff, 3rd Reinforcements k (late N.Z.R.), who was wounded at Gallipoli, August, 1915, killed while in action in Fratfce, September 28, 1916, eecond eon of James and Christina Duff, 434 Princes street. The supreme sacrifice. FERGUSON. —In loving memory of John M'Gregor Ferguson, who was killed while in action in France, September 27, 1916, youngest son of the late Hobert and Mrs Ferguson, Opoho. Thou liest stiff and cold within the grave, A solemn emblem of a country's call Whoaa honour thou hast shed thy blood to save And been rewarded with death's icy pall. HAMILTON.—In loving memory of Sergeant A. R. Hamilton (12th Reinforcements), who was killed whilo in action K on the Somme, October 1, 1916. Ho died not in hi 3 native land, But under foreign skies, Away from those who loved him, In' a. hero's grave he lies. —lnserted by his parents, sister, and brothers. HICKEY.—In loving memory of Rifleman Edmund Hickcy (12th Reinforcements), who died from wounds received at the Sommo on September 28, 1916; aged 21 years. R.I.P.

His body lies dn a foreign land, His spirit shines above; Safe and secure our Father keeps The one we dearly loved. 'l We miss his cheery greeting, '■•■ . We miss his sunny smile, But though on earth we're parted 'Tis only for a while.

—lnserted by his sorrowing parents, Bisters, and brothers.

HUNT.—In fond memory of Private Harry Hunt, who wa% killed while in action in France on October 1, 1916, third dearly loved son of James and Susannah Hunt, Kaitaiigata.

" Somewhere in France" he'B lying Asleep in a hero's grave, But his spirit is undying In the ranks of the deathless brave. ■TONES. —In fond and loving memory of Rifleman John Charles Jones (Charlie), who was killed while in action on the Somme on October 1, 1016. He answered duty's call. He gave his life —his all. —lnserted by his loved ones. LAMB.—To the memory of George Alexander Lamb, of Waikaka, who lost his life on the Somme, in Prance, September 27, 1916. Far from his home and far from his friends Fighting his country's foes. He gave up his life Eomewhere on the Somme, And now fills a soldier's grave. It is hard thus to part in .this terniWo. strife, But we will keep your memory green Till the dav dawns, the morning breaks forth, Where we trust we will all meet again. —lnserted by his father, brothers, and sisters. LAMB. — in loving memory of Corporal G. A. Lamb (sth Reinforcements), who was killed while in action "Somewhere in Prance" on September 27, 101 G, youngest eon of "D. Lamb, Waikaka. " Somewhere lu France," no matter where— He was just as near to heaven As though he had lain in his bed at home When the signal to " cease " was given. He has borne his cross, ho has gained his crown, "• Though be lies in a far-off grave; And we think of his life, n duty done — Manly, unselfish, h'nd brave. —lnserted by W. and A. and family. M'ALPINE. —Tn loving memory of Private Arch. M'Alpine, who died from wounds received at the Somme on October 2,191 ii. Too far away thy grave to sea, But not too 'f;ir to think of thee. —lnserted by I/. K., Waipiata.