The foregoing is but a brief sketch of the history of the paper whose anniversary we celebrate to-day. must of necessity be imperfect, for it is no light task to delve into the files of eighty years for clues then to follow them to their ultimo: conclusions it is the work of an torian rather than that of a jot rialist, "But when it has all been done there is cause for a very ablding pride. "Te was. through its instrumentality that the telegraphic it was supplied exclusively 10 the two papers—and in late years the same may-almost be said of another service. Its editors, ko its proprietors, were devoted to the interests, not only of the community of Shanghai, but to all foreigners in China. Tt fought for their good; was often unpopular with the oficial, and no Tes infrequently severely criticized by the very people sought to. serve, With the history it has behind It, the "Herald" may Well look forward to the future with confidence, not only in itself, but in the communities it serves, and if the me work for it are proud of the association, who can deny the Justice of the sentiment?—RT.P.-G, JARDINE,
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