Show HONOR WHERE DUE first thought of the idea of banqueting banqueting ban ban- WHOEVER f outstanding citizens while they are still halo hale and he hearty doing a fine job and making the world just a little better for it were pioneers in a worthwhile sense The third of such gatherings occurred here Monday Monday Mon Mon- ron ron- day dav when Dr Charles G. G Plummer was guest of honor honor J. J Golden Kimball and Ben F. F Redman Redman Redman Red Red- man have haye been previously so honored All three are indeed worthy of the tributes paid to them and it is pleasant to think that their hearts hearth were quickened by acknowledgement of the place they hold in the esteem of their townsmen Certainly no man in this state and community community community has lived a life of broader bronder usefulness than Dr Plummer You cant can't call him a grand old man because ho lie steadfastly refuses to grow old Widely read still his first choice is the Book of Nature He is at home in both volumes volumes vol vol- umes limes the one about humans and the one about the things that Nature Natu e has provided in a world that this beloved man has never found dull His deep understanding of the tho hearts of bo boys s sets him apart among men and has endeared endeared endeared en en- him to almost numberless youths who have haye been enriched in life from the influence he has Wiel wielded ed There was glowing warmth in every tribute paid to him at Mondays Monday's dinner din din- ncr ner sincerity that can only make the occasion memorable for the guest of honor and all who attended By the example of his own living Dr Plummer is inspiration to the men and boys who come under the spell of his humanitarian impulses He Uc sets no standard higher than he be to follow follo himself He lives purposefully purpose purpose- fully No day passes without its achievement for fr him hun He ic is singular embodiment of mans man's finest attributes admired and respected b by all who know him It was most fitting that he lie should be feted and told these things while he heIs heIs heis Is still enjoying a filled with fine rewards |