FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3526, 11 October 1921, Page 35

FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.

IN MEMORIAL. M'AiPINE.—In loving memory of Private Archie M‘Alpine, who died from wounds on October 1, 1916, received while in action at the Somme.—lnserted by D. J. Kennedy, Patearoa. MACKEY.—In loving memory of Gunner John Albert Mackey, 2/828, killed in action in France on October 8, 1918. He sleeps beside his comrades, At rest in a soldier’s grave. His battles fought, his name enrolled On the scroll of the deathless brave. MEY HINNEY. —In sad and loving memory of Rifleman Robert John (Hob) Mewhinnev, who- died from wounds in Franco on October 9, 1918; and Samuel Clyde (Clyde) Mewhinnev, killed in action in France on October 26, 1918, dearly beloved eldest and twin son, and youngest son of Margaret Mewhinnev, Leith Valley. Hissed, sadly missed. Gone from us, but leaving memories Death can only tako away— Memories that will always linger While upon this earth we stay. God takes our loved ones hum our home, Bui never from our hearts. and brother. MEWHIXXEY.—In ever loving memory of our dk-ar brothers, who died in France — Bob on October 9, 1918, and Clyde oil Octolxr 26, 1918, dearly beloved sons of Mrs M. Mewhinnev, Leith Valley. ►So calmly they sleep in God’s holy acre, Released from all sorrow, from toil, and from pain; Forever at rest in the arms of their Maker, And hum hi v we pray we mav meet them again. in-law, niece, and nephews. MORlAßTY.—Lieutenant D. M. Moriarty, killed on October 8, 1918; aged 25 years; Bth and 86th Reinforcements. To-day as we gaze on your photo., in likeness so kind and true, No wonder our hearts are aching and longing, dear Dan, for you. The war is won and over, And to all those words are nice; But. oh! the sad, sad hearts of those Whose loved ones paid the price. In our home vou are fondlv remembered, Swt-et memories cling around your name. The hearts that held you in deepest affection, ♦Still hold you in death the same. dren. A. Orlowski, Middlemareh PARKER. —In loving memory of Corporal Walter John Parker, who was killed, ‘‘Somewhere in France,” on October 4, 1917. In memory of his dear, kind face, Ifis kind and thoughtful way. The constant vision memory brings Will never fade away. Ihe world may change from year to Our friends from day to day, But never will the -one we love From memory fade away. PARKER. — In loving memory of our dear brother Walli-e, killed in action at Passchendaele. There is a link death cannot sever, Sweet remembrance lives for ever. in-law, Ma ry and Harry. SPINKS. —In loving memory of Private Horatio Spinks, who died of wounds on October 5, 1916. Do not ask us if we miss him. There is such n vacant place; Can we o’er forget his footsteps And his dear, familiar face. Five years have passed, our hearts are sore, As time rolls on we miss him more; 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. sisters and brothers. STQNEHAM. —In loving remembrance of our son .and brother, Sergeant Eric Arthur Stone-ham (24th Reinforcements), who was killed in action at P&sschenda-sl-e on October 4, 1917, beloved eldest son of Arthur and M-ary E. Stone-ham, Gisborne (late of Queen’s drive, Mussl-eburgh, Dunedin); aged 20 years. “Our loss.” STONE HAM.—In loving memory of our beloved brother. Eric Arthur Stoneham, who was killed at Passchenclaele on October 4, 1917. “Always loved.” —Inserted by his loving sister an 1 brother, Gladys and Arthur Tyndall, Apia, Samoa. STONE-HAM. —In loving memory of dear Eric (Sergeant Eric Arthur Stoneham), killed in action at Passchenclaele I’idge on October 4, 1917 (24th Reinforcements); aged 2t) years. He lias borne his cross. He has gained his crown ; Noble, true-hearted, an i brave. Lloyd, uncle, and auntie. STONEHAM.—In fond and loving memory of our dear nephew. Sergeant Eric Arthur Stonoliam (24th Reinforcements), who* was killed in -action at Passchendalce Ridge on October 4, 1917 ; aged 20 years. Dream not they die. Spirits like these, so free and brave, Go on to conquer, in spite of sword and grasping grave. He had finished his part, we must still keep on, Trying, like him, to be brave. Our sacrifice is in what w<- have lost, His was in what tie gave. auntie. STONEHAM. —In fond memory of our loving nephew, Sergeant Eric Arthur Stoneham, killed at I kvs.se hen da el e on October 4, 1917. —Inserted by Mr and Mrs T. M'Crorie. SULLIVAN. —In loving memory of John Ormsby Sullivan, Third Light Horse, Australian Forces, killed in action in France, October 9, 1916. —Inserted by bis loving parents. TAYLOR. —In ever loving memory of our dear brother. Private- John laylor (23rd Reinforcements), killed in action, “Somewhere in France,” on October 8, 1918. Our memory often wanders. As twilight shadows fall, Back t-o tim -lavs of happiness— Days beyond recall. We think of him still as we knew him— F.arnest, steadfast, and true; And as such in the van of battle, He fell for me and you. in-law, M. J. and P. Brown, Kokonga.