FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3415, 29 August 1919, Page 40

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

IN MEMORIAM. WADS WORTH.—In loving memory of our dear brother, George Ashcroft Wadsworth, who was killed in action, August 29, " Somewhere in France." . Duty impelled him, and ho never faltered; There was no need for her to whisper twice; The end he saw not—no, nor would have altered — He took the cross and made the sacrifice. —lnserted by Peter, Mag, and Grace Wadsworth. WATSON.—In loving memory of Lieutenant J. E. (Jack) Watson (late of Pahia, Southland), who was killed in action in France on August 24, 1918. Greater love hath no man than this. —lnserted by his loving sister. WILLIAMS—In loving memory of Albert Edwin Brown Williams (29th lleinforcementsJT who was killed in aotion "Somewhere in France," August 20, Ulo. ""% This day brings back our memory fresh % Of him now called to rest, f And the ones who think of him toi night : ■ Are the ones who loved him best. Though the voice we loved is silent, Though his form wc cannot see, We shall meet again in glory, ~ United through eternity. —lnserted by his loving wife and child. WILLIAMS—In loving memory of Private Albert Edwin Brown Williams, who was killed in action on August 25, 1.918, twin son of Mr and Mrs H. B. Williams, Harbour terrace, Dunedin. One year has passed, our hearts are sore, As time goes on we miss him more; His loving smile, his welcome face— There's nono can fill our dear Alberts place. —lnserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers. WILLIAMSON.—In loving memory of dear brother Ken, who was killed in aotion "Somewhere in France," August 24, 1918. Call not back the dear departed, Anchored safe where storms are o'er; On the borderland ho left us, Soon to meet to part no more. —lnserted by his loving sister and brother, Florence and « T im. WILLIAMSON.—In sad but loving memory of our dear brother,. Private Kenneth G. Williamson (63251, 31st Reinforcements), who was killed in action in France on August 24 1918; aged 21 years. Fondly we loved him —he is dear to us, still, ' Bute4n grief we must bend to God's fibly will; 1 Our sorrow was great, our loss heavy to bear, But angels, dear Kenny? will tend thee with care. —lnserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, J. and A. Williamson. WILLIAMSON.—Tn loving memory of Private Kenneth Grigor Williamson (No-. . 63251, 31st Reinforcements), who was killed in action "Somewhere in France," August 24, 1918; aged 21 years. One year has passed, our hearts are sore, As time rolls on we miss him mote; His welcome smile, his loving face — No one can ever fill his place. Some day we hope to meet him, Some day, we know not when, We shall clasp his hand in the better land And never part again. —lnserted by his loving father and mother, sisters and brothers, East Taieri. WILSON.—In proud and loving memory of my husband, Lance-corporal William . Muir Wilson (18th Reinforcements), who died at "Talciroai Farm," Duntroon. August 27, 1918. > WOOD.—In loving memory of our brother, Edgar, who was filled in action at Bapaume, August 26, 1918, youngest son of the late Thcmas and Mary Wood, Lowbum Ferry. Peace, perfect peace, With loved onCs far away; In Jesus keeping We are safe, and they. —lnserted by his \sisters. In loving memory of my dear brother, Walter, who was killed in action "Somewhere in France" on August 25, 1918; in his 25th year. Gone to Rest. He proudly answered his Country's call, And gave his life to save us all; His heart was good, his spirit brave, His resting place a soldier's grave. —lnserted by his loving sister, Agnes, ■ f Kaitangata. In loving memory of my dear brother, Walter, who was killed in action "Somewhere in France" on August 25, 1918; in his 25th year. Gone to Rest. There's a vacant place in the dear little home, There are hearts that beat so true; There's a prayer on the lips of those who are left For you, dear brother, for you. There are eyes to which the tears oft come, . But we smile and hide our pain, Though well we know that the brother we love Is not coming home again. —lnserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Mrs 3nd Mr W. A. Hansen, Kaitangata.