IN MEMORIAM.

Otago Witness, Issue 3398, 30 April 1919, Page 35

IN MEMORIAM.

AITKEN.—Tn loving memory of Lancecorporal Stewart Alexander- Aitken, M.M. (Main Body), who was killed in action in France on April -20, 1918, dearly beloved second son of James and Helen Aitken, Hawthorndcn, Waikaka Valley, aged 27 years. :. , m It's just one year ago to-day Since our brave young hero fell; He gave his life for his country— The lad we loved so well. Calmly now he's sleeping, His last fight is o'er; Safe in God's keeping -..■.' He rests for evermore. —lnserted by his parents, sisters, and brothers (on active service). BLACKIE.—In sad but loving memory of our dear son and brother, " Herb" (30th Reinforcements, Ist O.I.B.), who died from wounds at No. 5 CO. Station. France, on April 30,. 1918, beloved eldest son of W. and M. Blackie, Katea, Owaka; aged 21 years. Buried at Bagneax Military Cemetery, Gezanoourt. We see him again as he said farewell, Gallant and brave and gay; Well we remember him on the 6tation The day that he went away. We remember the day that the cable camo And we knew that his race was run, And nothing was left but an honoured name And a grave for our darling son. And every night when the sun goes West And the toil of the day is done, Ohl we long for the boy whom we loved so well And the smile of the lad who is gone. —lnserted by his leving parents, sisters, and brothers. BLACKIE.—In memory of Herbert William Blackie, of Ravensboume and Katea, who died from wounds in Franoe, April 30, 1918. There's a vacant place in tho dear old home, There are hearts that beat eo true, There's a prayer on the lips of those that are left For you, dear boy, for you. There are eyes to which the tears oft come, But we smile and hide our pain, Though well we know that the lad wo love Is not coming home again. —lnserted by his Aunt Tot, Temuka. CONNELLY.—In loving memory of Private J. T. Connelly, who died from wounds on April 25, 1918. Gone, bub not forgotten. —lnserted by his loving sister and family, Mrs B. Cameron. COUSTON.—In loving memory of George Couston (lGth Waikato Regiment, Main Body), who was killed while in action eb Gallipoli on 25th April, 1915. DAYIES.—In proud and loving memory of Robert Lloyd Bavies (Lieutenant, Royal Engineers), who fell at Yimy on April 13, 1917.