FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3475, 19 October 1920, Page 16

FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.

IN KEMORIfIH. VARNEIY.—In sad but loving memory of Rifleman Alfred 'Charles Varney (12th Reinforcements),, killed at Passckendaele, 12th October, 1917. Badly missed. —lnserted by his mother, brothers, and sister. WALSH.—In loving memory of Private Thomas James Walsh, 51669 (27th Reinforcements), who was killed in action at Passchendaele on October 16; aged 33. O. llolv Cross, under Thy shadow I . - will rest! 0, Sweet Jesus,, for the sake of Thy bitter passion and the sorrows ol Thy Immaculate Mother, have mercy on his soul, and let the light of Thy countenance shine upon him. The evening stars are beaming Upon a silent grave; There, sleeping without dreaming, Lies one we could not save. In dreams we see his loving face And kiss his tender brow, And just as we loved him then We love his memory now. —lnserted by his loving sister and nieces, M. Thomson, Brydone, Southland. WARDS.—In fond remembrance of Private Robert Wards, No. 39368 (22nd Reinforcements), who was killed in action at Passchendaele, on October 12, 1917. Somewhere in France, beside his comrades in a grave unknown; Little I thought, as I bade him good-bye, It was the last parting between him and I. At the setting of the sun and in the morning I will remember him. —lnserted by his loving friend, E. M. WATSON. —In loving memory of Second Lieutenant Norman Forrester Watson, second son of John and Helen Watson, "Bellevue 1 ," Port Chalmers, who was killed in action at Bellevue Spur, Passchendaele, on October 12, 1917.—Inserted by his parents, sisters, and brothers. WILLIAMS.—In proud! and loving memory of our dear cousin, Lance-corporal Joseph Williams (Machine Gun Section, 4th Reinforcements), who was killed at Battle of Passchendaele., October 12, 1917; aged 23 years. There are griefs that cannot find comfort, And wounds that cannot be healed; There are sorrows so deep in the human heart That cannot be half revealed. He nobly did his duty. —lnserted by his loving cousins, Eth Peattie and Olive Lynn. WILKINSON.—In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Private Carroll Wilkinson, who was killed "Somewhere in France," on October 12, 1918, eldest son of John and Jane Wilkinson. R.I.P. With aching hearts we shook his hand, Tears glistening in our ej-es. We wished him luck, but never thought It was our last good-bye. i In a lonely grave in a far-ofi land, A grave we will never see; But = while life and memory last We will all remember thee. —lnserted by his loving father, mother, sisters, and brothers. WILSON.—In loving memory' of our son and brother Joe (N:>. 8/2764), who was killed at Passchendaele on October 12. "So loveci, so mourned."—lnserted by his parents, sisters, and brother. WILSON. —In loving remembrance of Bob, .who died from wounds on October 12, 1917. —lnserted by his loving mother, Alice Mary Wilson, Omarama. "So loved), so mourned." WINTER.—On October 12," 1917, killed in action, "Somewhere in France," Rifleman William Winter (Bill), 45291, 24th Reinforcements, dearly beloved second son of Joseph and Lucy Winter, Cromwell; aged 28 years. Mother, with unbowed head, Hear thou across the sea The farewell of the dead; ' The dead who died for thee; Greet them again with tender words and grave; For, saving thee, themselves they could not save. To keep the house unharmed, Their fathers built so fair; Deeming endurance armed Better than brute despair; They found the secret of the word that saith: Service. is sweet, for all true life is Death. So greet thou well thy dead Across the homeless sea. And be thou comforted Because they died for thee; Far off they served, but now their deed is done, For evermore their life .and thine are one. —lnserted by his loving brother and! sisterbrothers, and sisters. WINTER..—In fond and loving memory of Rifleman William Winter, who was killed in action at Passchendaele, October 12; 1917. —lnserted by his loving brother anr sister-in-law, H. W. and E. Winter, North-East Yalley. WINTER.—On October 12, 1917, killed in action, "Somewhere in France," Rifleman William Winter, dearly beloved second son of Joseph and Lucy Winter, Cromwell; aged 26 years. In the bloom of his life death claimed him. In the pride of his manhood days; None knew him but to love him, None mentioned his name but with praise. The sorrows of earth may o'erburden the soul. And tears dim the eyes here below; But none in that home, while the ages shall roll. A tear or a sorrow shall know. —lnserted by his loving brother and sister-in-law, Guy and Minnie. WINTER.—In loving memory of Rifleman William (Bill) Winter, reported mission, believed killed on Ootobex 12, 1917. No nobler life was given for a great cause. —D. and V. Winter, Middlemarch. WOODS.—In loving memory of Private Edward (Ted) Woods, killed in action at Passchendaele, on October 12; aged 36' years. He did his duty. —lnserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers. In sad and loving memory of our dear brother CarroU, who was killed) in action on 12th October, 1918. R.I.P. Just two years ago to-day Since our dear brother passed away; His welcome smile, his loving face; No one can ever fill his place. —lnserted by his loving sisters, Eileen and Dorothy.