CHAPTER Vni 



PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS 



ONE of the most prominent characteristics of Mr. 

 Boardman's individuality was his intense devotion 

 to that subject in which he was engaged. Whether it 

 were business, science or recreation, he gave himself 

 completely to whatsoever demands they made upon him 

 for the time being. The conscientious devotion which he 

 rendered to his employers' interests when a young man 

 characterized him throughout his entire business career. 

 An early riser all his life, he made a long day in the 

 store, at the mill, in the business office. He expected 

 his employes to be as faithful to his interests as he had 

 been to the interests of his employers when a young 

 man ; and many were the lessons of industry, economy 

 and thrift which he gave to the men working for him in 

 different capacities. As his business activities increased 

 and their duties became more exacting he simply doubled 

 his diligence and discharged most joyfully the added 

 responsibilities. 



His habits of business were most exact and methodical 

 and he performed every duty the moment it was required. 

 He never put off till tomorrow what could be done 



