Milford chronicle., 1930-03-07
Frederica

dorm, early Wednesday morning OF
last week at his home on the du
Pont Boulevard. His health had been
steadily declining for some time and
his fellow-wOrkers in the education
al work at Dover had urged him to
rest. Although fully aware of the
serious condition of his heart ne
continued bravely at his post of du-
ty. He was attending the convention
of the National Educational Assocl-
alton last week in Atlantic City ana
becoming worse decided to return
home on Tuesday evening. DR.. II. b.
King accompanied him home. On
Wednesday morning while prepar-
ing to eat his breakfast the fatal at
tack came while he was sitting in
his chair. Mr.. Hydorn had been en-
gagged in educational work for forty
years. At one time he was priDcl-
nal of the Magnolia schools, the
! Camden schools, and the North MIL
ford Public Schools. Later he was
principal of the Frederica Schools
for thirty years. For the past TWO
wears he had served as supervisor OF
Rural Schools in Kent county. He
was also a member of the Ancient
Order of United Workmen, the Jun
ior Order United American Mechan-
les. the Odd Fellows and the Red
Men.
Mr.. Hydorn was highly respected
nv every one. He had a character OF
sterling excellence and the courage
of his convictions. He was Chris
tian gentleman. No principal was
more greatly beloved than he. HIS
name is never mentioned by former
: teachers or pupils with whom ne
worked without the most tender re-
gard. He had the dignity and cour-
tesy of the old school, always had
time for the considerate word, was
full of generous sympathies and was
/ truly regardful for the interest OF
each pupil. His life was one OF
beautiful service to the youth in his
charge and shining example TO
those who believed in him and low
ed him. As an evidence of this re-
gard every Christmas found his mall
filled with hundreds of letters and
cards from his former teachers and
pupils. Whenever he was Ill ms
room was a bower of flowers, she'd
ding with their fragrance their 81
I lent messages of sympathy and al
fection.
The memory of his clean, upright
life has left an influence on others
and the incentive to emulate 1t.
Funeral services were held at MS
late residence on Friday afternoon
and were attended by prominent Of
ficials in educational circles from all
over the State, besides the largest
concurse of friends assembled for a
funeral here in many years. The
| Frederick schools closed for the at-
ternoon. Rev. N. G. Benson othclat-
ed at the services and paid glow
ing tribute to the blameless life OF
Mr.. Hydorn. Trinity Choir sang
! "Abide With Me-"
\ Such a profusion of lovely flowers
has rarely been seen here. Mr.. Hy-
dorm was approaching his sixty
! third year and is survived by MS
wife, who has the sincere sympathy
of a host of friends. Two cousins,
: Miss Carrie Hydorn and George Hy-
dorm, are the sole survivors of his
family. They live in New York State.
Interment was made in Barratts S
cemetery.
Mrs. Hydorn desires to express
her sincere appreciation and thanks
to the host of friends for the many
expressions of their sympathy IN
her hour of bereavement.
The Sunshine Society was enter
I tanned by Mrs. W. W. Wilson on last
Tuesday evening.
+ The president, Mrs. I. W. Belts,
presided and read the scripture les
son. The roll was called by Mrs. A.
w. Carrow and Mrs. Laura Frazier
led in the Sunshine prayer and mot
to. Miss Helena Case gave the sec
retary's report and Mrs. Alonzo
Morris, the treasurer, reported all
bills paid and a balance on hand.
She also reported five hundred
cards including Christmas, sympa-
thy and cheer, since December.
Singing was led by Mrs. N: e.
Benson. Readings were given by
Mrs. A. w. Carrow and Miss S. Hell
ena Case. During the social hour re-
freshments were served.
i Mrs. Edith Melvin gave dinner
on Sunday in honor of her daughter
Mary's birthday. A lovely birthday
cake surmounted by pink candles,
occupied the center of the table.
! The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. James
Humes of Milford, Miss Madge Pol
lard of Delaware City, Oliver Mel
vim of Wilmington, Benjamin Bur
ton of Philadelphia, Mr.. ana MIS-
Burton Hendricks of Frederica.
N,,The Tuesday Bridge Club was very
,easantly entertained last week by
Mrs. J. B. Derrickson. Additional
guests were Mrs. Lena Richardson
of Dover and Mrs. Charles Spencer
of philadelphia. The prizes were
won bv Mrs. B. F. Burton and Mrs
! Spencer. ,,.4 ~
Harry T. Mitten, superintendent OF
Missions, presented an unusually
attractive program last Sunday eve
ming at theannual missionary ser
vice. The collection also was excel
, lent. There were several inspiring
anthems. The superintendent, !da
! Garbutt, gave highly ,-terestlne
talk on the beginning of missionary
work as told in the scriptures. MIS-
F. w. Mick followed with splen-
did talk on the work Of the mission
aries of the present day illustrated
with sketches of life in the jungles
denicting the manner of approach OF
winning the confideL ce Of the ma
tives. We are indebted to Mrs. Leacn
for making the sketches which told
the stories so graphically. The pas
for. Rev. N. c. Benson concluded the
= exercises with a few happy remarks
Mrs. Laura Carrow, Mrs. Ollle