Sacred to the memory of
Henry Dance ERA
W. A. Edwards carprs mate
Frank Haggart stoker
Charles Clarke stoker
Eli G. Taylor stoker
H.M.S. 'Espoir'
These men died of cholera up the Iron[?] River in the month of July 1886
For them no more the blazing hearth shall burn,
Or busy housewife ply her evening care:
No children run to lisp their sire's return,
Or climb his knees the envied kiss to share.
This cross was erected in affectionate remembrance by the captain, officers and crew of H.M.S. 'Espoir'
Henry Dance ERA
W. A. Edwards carprs mate
Frank Haggart stoker
Charles Clarke stoker
Eli G. Taylor stoker
H.M.S. 'Espoir'
These men died of cholera up the Iron[?] River in the month of July 1886
For them no more the blazing hearth shall burn,
Or busy housewife ply her evening care:
No children run to lisp their sire's return,
Or climb his knees the envied kiss to share.
This cross was erected in affectionate remembrance by the captain, officers and crew of H.M.S. 'Espoir'
Sacred to the memory of
Henry Dance ERA
W. A. Edwards carprs mate
Frank Haggart stoker
Charles Clarke stoker
Eli G. Taylor stoker
H.M.S. 'Espoir'
These men died of cholera up the Iron[?] River in the month of July 1886
For them no more the blazing hearth shall burn,
Or busy housewife ply her evening care:
No children run to lisp their sire's return,
Or climb his knees the envied kiss to share.
This cross was erected in affectionate remembrance by the captain, officers and crew of H.M.S. 'Espoir'
Henry Dance ERA
W. A. Edwards carprs mate
Frank Haggart stoker
Charles Clarke stoker
Eli G. Taylor stoker
H.M.S. 'Espoir'
These men died of cholera up the Iron[?] River in the month of July 1886
For them no more the blazing hearth shall burn,
Or busy housewife ply her evening care:
No children run to lisp their sire's return,
Or climb his knees the envied kiss to share.
This cross was erected in affectionate remembrance by the captain, officers and crew of H.M.S. 'Espoir'
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