(Signed) C. D. COOPER.'

XXVII.

_Ladysmith, 14/3/00_ (3).

NATAL ARMY ORDERS. THE WEARING OF SHAMROCK ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

The following extracts from Natal Army Orders are published for
information:--

'(1) The General Commanding has to communicate to the troops the
following telegram he has received from the C. in C. viz.

'Her Majesty the Queen is pleased to order that in future on St.
Patrick's Day all ranks in Her Majesty's Irish regiments shall wear as
a distinction a sprig of shamrock in their head-dress to commemorate
the gallantry of Her Irish soldiers during the recent battles in South
Africa.

'WOLSELEY.'

XXVIII.

_Ladysmith, 18/3/00._

WINSTON CHURCHILL'S TELEGRAM TO REGIMENT.

The following telegrams received yesterday, and replies thereto, are
published for information:--

'_To Colonel, Dublin Fusiliers, Ladysmith._

'My earnest congratulations on the honour the Dublin Fusiliers more
than any other regiment have won for the land of their birth. We are
all wearing the shamrock here.

'(Signed)
WINSTON CHURCHILL.'

REPLY.

'_To Winston Churchill, Lord Dundonald's Brigade._

'Many thanks for your kind message received yesterday, all ranks
appreciate your kind expressions.

'(Signed)
COLONEL, DUBLIN FUSILIERS.'

XXIX.

18/3/00 (1).

COLENSO RAILWAYMEN'S TELEGRAM TO REGIMENT.

'_To Brigadier-General Cooper, Commanding Irish Brigade, Ladysmith._

'On St. Patrick's Day the railway men of Colenso respectfully wish to
convey to the officers and men of Her Majesty's Dublin Fusiliers their
best wishes for a speedy termination of the present war, in which the
Dublins have borne so glorious a part. The whole of South Africa rings
with praise of the gallant Irish Brigade. We mourn with you the loss
of so many gallant men of your command. They have fallen in their
defence of a united South Africa, over which, please God, Her Most
Gracious Majesty's flag will fly from Cape Town to the Zambesi.

'(Signed)
INSPECTOR CAMPBELL.'

REPLY.

18/3/00 (1).

_'To Inspector Campbell, Colenso._

'On behalf of the officers and men under my command, please accept our
heartfelt thanks for your kind messa