FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3353, 19 June 1918, Page 39

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

IN MEMORIAM. BROWN. —In loving memory of Norman Ellis Brown, who was killed while in action at Messines on June 13, 1917, second son of Mr James Brown, Dunedin. A grave in the woods with the grass overgrown, A grave in the heart, of his mother; ■ His clay in the one lies lifeless and lone, There is not a name, there is not a stone, And only the voice of the winds maketh moan O'er tho grave where never a flower is strewn, But—his memory lives in the other. DESMOND.—In loving memory of my dear friend, Lance-corporal Francis William Desmond, who was /killed while in action "Somewhere in France" on Jane 13, 1917. Ho died for the Empire, and he died like a: man, And, tho' sad are the eyes that are weeping, A halo of glory will shine round the spot Where my dear one forever lies sleeping. —lnserted by May Booth, Ophir.

FABQUHABSON.—In loving memory o! Private Gladstone Parqnharson (Bth Rein : forccmentf,), who died from wounds received while in action in France on June 17, 101 C; aged 21 years. So ready to answer the call to the brave! Although you now slop in a far distant grave, What more or what better could any man give Than die for his country that othci'3, might live? —lnsert<id by his sorrowing parents, sister, and brothers, Stirling.

GREY. —In fond memory of Private J. A. Grey (3rd Reeinforcoments), who was killed while in action "Somewhere in France" on June 17, 1017, third'son of Mrs M. Grey, Catherine street, Caversham. A lonely grave in a far-off land, A grave we may never see, But while life and memory last We will remember thee. —lnserted by his loving mother, sisters, and brothers. GREY.—In loving memory of our dear brother, John (3rd Roinforcemonts), who was killed while in action "Somewhere inFrance" on June 17, 1917; aged 23 years. We pictured his safe return, And longed to clasp his hand; But God has postponed the meeting,— It will be in a better land. —lnserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, W. and D. Grey. GUTHRIE. —In loving memory of Ernest Hopetown Guthrie (oth and 15th Reinforcements), who was killed while, in action at Messines on June 14, 1917. third and youngest son of Mr and Mrs T. Guthrie, Dee street, Oamaru; aged 21 years. Greater love hath no man than this: that a man lay down his life, for his friends. —lnserted by his loving parents, brothers, and sisters. HAMILTON.—In loving memory of 9/2073— Trooper John Hamilton (10th Reinforcements), who died at Duuedin on June 13, 1917. Ho acted his part. HAIJGH. —In loving memory of our dear brother, Jim (7th Reinforcements), who was killed while in action at Messines on' June 7, 1017. A year has passed, our hearts still sore, As time goes on we miss him more; His cheery voice, his smiling face— None else can fill the vacant place. T-Inserted by his loving brothers and sisters.

HAY.—In loving momorv of Private George Huntley Hay (14020, 14th Reinforcements),, who was. killed while in action at Messines, June 14, 1017. bpfoved sen of Helen and George Hay, Hnrdley 6trcefc, Timaru (late of Glcnomaru). He arose responsive to his country's call: Ho gave himself, his life —his all. /

—lnserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers.

HEDGES. —In loving memory of Arthur (18th Reinforcements), who was killed while in action on June 16, 1917. He did his duty. Sweet be your rest, your memory's dear, It's sweet to breathe your name; In life I loved you very dear, In death I do the same. ■ —lnserted by E. Sullivan, Alexandra. KANE.—In loving memory of James Ka,ne (Corporal D Company,. 19th Reinforcements, who was killed while In action near Messines, Belgium, on Juno 16, 1917. "8.1. P. No one knows the silent heartache: Only those can tell Who have lost one of their dearest Without saying a last farewell. On whose soul, sweet Jesus, have mercy. —lnserted by his loving parents, sister,, and brothers. M'CLEAN.—In loving memory of Private Alexander M'Clean. who died from wounds on June 17, 1917, "Somewhere in France." No one knows the silent heartache: Onlv those can tell Who have .lost their best and dearesb Without saying a last farewell. —lnserted by Ins loving wife, Hilda M'Clean. M'LENNAN.—In loving 'retnombrance of Trooper E. D. M'Lennaci (Ted), 3rd Beinforcoments, who was killed while in action on June 12. 1915, at Gallipoli.—lnserted by his loving mother, lather, sisters, and brothers. t MIDDLEMASS. —In loving memory of my dearly loved son, Archie, who " was killed -'Somewhere in Franco" on June 14, 1917. • He answered duty's call: He gave his life —his all. —lnserted by his loving mother and brothers (Kaitangata), and his brother, Victor (King George's Hospital, London). PARKED. —In loving memory of our dear Bon and brother, Private James Parker (7th ftemforcements), who was killed while in action at Me-ssinos on June 13, 1917. We pictured his safe return, Anil longed to olasp his hand; But God-has postponed the meetingIt will be in a better land. —lnserted by his loving father and mother, and sister Leo. PAXERSON.—In loving memory of Ernest R. Pateraon (16th Reinforcements), who was killed while' in action "Somewhere in France" on ; Juno 18, 1917, con of B. Paterson, Esq., Littlebonme, Drmedin. A year has passed, our hearts still sore f As" time goes on we miss him rnorot His cheerv voice, his smiling faceNone else* can fill the vacant place. —lnserted for Sergeant A. H. Thomson (on active service) by V. T.