In response to St. Patrick's day greetings sent out in the name of members of the St. Patrick's Society of Shanghai, Mr. J. J. Sheridan, the honorary secretary, has received the following messages:
War Office, Londoa, March 17.
"Many thanks for your message, which I have communicated to Sir John French. Kitchener."
Peking, March 17.
"Many thanks for your message, which I most heartily reciprocate. Jordan."
Hongkong, March 17.
Hongkong Irishmen reciprocate warm greetings. May."
Tokio, March 17.
Best thanks and greetings. Ambassador.""
Greetings were also received from the St. Patrick's Society of Tientsin.
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