MIDDLEMARCH notes.
MIDDLEMARCH, October 31
Three times last week were the flags hoisted at half-mast on receipt of the news of the death of local lads on active service. Lieutenant D. M. Moriarty left with the 8th Reinforcements as sergeant, and was wounded at the Somme during September, 1916. Thereafter he gained a commission and subsequently visited New Zealand on duty, returning to France with the 36th draft. Corporal A. G. Scoular, who was a resident of Pukerangi, left with the 37th Reinforcements, and could have seen but little service. Private J. Keast was a member of the 20th draft, and served constantly in France, until the time of his death. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved relatives. -Otago Witness, 6/11/1918.
MEMORIAL SERVICE AT MIDDLEMARCH.
On Sunday evening a memorial service was held in the Presbyterian Church, Middlemarch, there being a large congregation. The pulpit was draped with the Union Jack, while memorial wreaths occupied prominent positions. Mr C G Wilcox preached an able and thoughtful sermon from the text: ''They shall fight, because the Lord is with them." At the conclusion of the address, Mr T. W Wise moved a resolution of sympathy with the relatives of Lieutenant D H Moriarty, Corporal A. G Scoular, Private J. Keast, and Fireman J. H. Hanson (transport service), news of whose death had lately been received. This was carried by the congregation standing in silence while the "Dead March" in "Saul" was played by the organist. Otago Daily Times, 8/11/1918.
Southern Cemetery, Dunedin. DCC photo.
IN MEMORIAM.
FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast (20th Reinforcements), who was killed in action near Lesdain on October 8, 1918, dearly loved twin son of John and Mary Jane Keast, of Middlemarch, in his 24th year.
Missed, sadly missed.
We know he is gone to that beautiful land,
And humbly we bow to God's will;
But oh, for the touch of a loving hand
And the sound of a voice that is still.
— Inserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private J. Keast, who was killed in action in France on October 8, 1918.
To memory ever dear.
— Inserted by his loving brother, sister-in law, and nephew, Middlemarch. -Otago Witness, 14/10/1919.
KEAST. — In loving memory, of Private Jonathan Keast (20th Reinforcements), who was killed in action at Lesdains, on October 8, 1918, dearly loved twin son of J. and M. J. Keast, of Middlemarch, in his twenty fourth year.
So loved, so mourned.
And with the morn those angel faces smile,
Which I have loved long since and lost awhile.
— Inserted by his loved ones, Middlemarch.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast (20th Reinforcements), killed in action "Somewhere in France," on October 8, 1918. "Ever remembered." — Inserted by his loving brother and sister, Mount Highlay, Hyde.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, who was killed in action in France on October 8, 1918. "To memory ever dear." — Inserted by his loving brother, sister-in-law, and little nephew, Jackie, Middlemarch. -Otago Daily Times, 8/10/1920.
FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.
IN MEMORIAM
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast (20th Reinforcements), killed in action near Lesdain, on. October 8, 1918, dearly loved twin son of J. and M. J. Keast, Middlemarch; in his twentyfourth year.
Missed, sadly missed.
All loving memories as we journey on,
Longings for vanished smiles and faces gone.
— Inserted by his loved ones.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast (29th Reinforcements), killed in action, “Somewhere in France.” on October 8, 1918.
— Inserted by his loving brother and- sister-in-law, W. and D. Keast.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, who was killed in action, ”Somewhere in France,” on October 8, 1918. To memory ever dear. — Inserted by his loving brother, sister-in-law, little nephew and niece. -Otago Daily Times, 8/10/1921.
FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE
IN MEMORIAM
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast (20th Reinforcements), killed in action near Lesdain on October 8, 1918, dearly loved twin son of J. and M. J. Keast, Middlemarch; in his twenty-fourth year. “So loved, so mourned.”
All loving memories as we journey on,
Longings for vanished smiles and a face that has gone.
— Inserted by his loving parents, sisters, and brothers.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, who was killed in action in France on October 8, 1918. “To memory ever dear"
— Inserted by his loving brother, sister-in-law, and nephew and niece, Middlemarch. -Otago Daily Times, 7/10/1922.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, killed in action on October 8, 1918, at Lesdain, dearly loved twin son of J. and M. J. Keast, Middlemarch, in his twenty-fourth year.
All loving memories as we journey on,
Longing for vanished smiles and a face that has gone.
— Inserted by his loved ones.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, who was killed in action somewhere in France on October 8, 1918.
"Fondly remembered."
— Inserted by his loving brother, sister-in-law, nephew, and niece. -Otago Daily Times, 8/10/1923.
FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.
IN MEMORIAM.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast (20th Reinforcements), dearly-loved twin son of J. and M. J. Keast, Middlemarch, who was killed in action near Lesdain on October 8, 1918; in his twenty-fourth year.
All loving memories as we journey on
Longings for vanished smiles
And a face that has gone.
— Inserted by his loved ones.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, who was killed in action, “Somewhere in France,” on October 8, 1918.
“To memory ever dear.”— Inserted by his brother, sister-in-law, nephew, and niece. -Otago Daily Times, 8/10/1924.
FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.
IN MEMORIAM.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, 20th Reinforcements, who was killed in action near Lesdain on the 8th October, 1918, dearly loved twin son of J. and M. J. Keast, Middlemarch, in his twenty-fourth year. "Sadly missed.”
Nothing but memory
As we journey on.
Longings for vanished smiles
And a face that is gone.
— Inserted by his loved ones.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, who was killed "Somewhere in France” on October 8, 1918. "Ever remembered.”
— Inserted by his brother, sister-in-law, nephew, and nieces. -Otago Daily Times, 8/10/1926.
FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.
IN MEMORIAM.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, 20th Reinforcements, who was killed in action near Lesdain on the 8th October, 1918, dearly loved twin son of J. and M. J. Keast, Middlemarch, in his twenty-fourth year. "Sadly missed.”
Nothing but memory
As we journey on.
Longings for vanished smiles
And a face that is gone.
— Inserted by his loved ones.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, who was killed "Somewhere in France” on October 8, 1918. "Ever remembered.”
— Inserted by his brother, sister-in-law, nephew, and nieces. -Otago Daily Times, 8/10/1927.
FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.
IN MEMORIAM.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, 20th Reinforcements, who was killed in action near Lesdain on the 8th October, 1918, dearly loved twin son of J. and M. J. Keast, Middlemarch, in his twenty-fourth year. "Sadly missed.”
Nothing but memory
As we journey on.
Longings for vanished smiles
And a face that is gone.
— Inserted by his loved ones.
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, who was killed "Somewhere in France” on October 8, 1918. "Ever remembered.”
— Inserted by his brother, sister-in-law, nephew, and nieces. -Otago Daily Times, 8/10/1928.
The same notice was repeated for the years 1929, 1930, 1932.
FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE.
KEAST. — In ever-loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, 20th Reinforcements, who was killed in action near Lesdain on October 8, 1918, dearly-loved twin son of J. and M. J. Keast, of Middlemarch; in his twenty-fourth year. "So loved, so mourned.”
And with the morn, Those angel faces smile,
Which we have loved long since, And lost awhile.
— Inserted by his loved ones. -Otago Daily Times, 7/10/1933.
IN MEMORIAM
FOR THE EMPIRE’S CAUSE
KEAST. — In loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, 20th Reinforcements, dearly loved twin son of J. and M. J. Keast, of Middlemarch, who was killed in action near Lesdain on October 8, 1918; in his twenty-fourth year.
All loving memories as we journey on,
Longings for vanished smiles, and a face that is gone.
— Inserted by his loved ones. -Otago Daily Times, 8/10/1934.
The above notice was repeated for 1935.
FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE
KEAST. In ever loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, 20th Reinforcements, who was killed in action at Lesdain, on October 8, 1918; dearly loved twin son of Mr and Mrs John Keast, of Middlemarch.
And with the morn, those angel faces smile,
Which we have loved, long since, but lost awhile.
— Inserted by his loved ones. -Otago Daily Times, 8/10/1936.
The above notice was repeated for 1937, 1940.
IN MEMORIAM
IN THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE
KEAST. — In ever-loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, 20th Reinforcements, of Middlemarch, killed in action near Lesdain on October 8, 1918. “To memory ever dear."
— Inserted by his loved ones. -Otago Daily Times, 9/10/1941.
FOR THE EMPIRE'S CAUSE
In Memoriam
KEAST. — In ever loving memory of Private Jonathan Keast, 20th Reinforcements, killed in action near Lesdain on October 8, 1918. "Ever remembered."
— Inserted by his loved ones, Middlemarch. -Otago Daily Times, 8/10/1942.
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