Dr. EDWIN GAILLARD MASON, passed away peacefully at his father's home, W. Washington St., somewhat suddenly though sinking for the last few weeks and thus was ended a brave young life, full of rare promise and all so evidently bonded upon a career both of honor, wealth and true success. And his disposition was as rare as his talent and promise and as sunny, none coming into contact with him but with a feeling of instantaneous liking and none leaving but impressed by his splendid manhood and his deep-bubbling fund of honor and candor. He was an earnest friend, a loving son and devoted husband and father. The same sincerity and joyousness that he took into his daily life, he brought to the requirements of his profession; he was a deep student, a clear sighted diagnostician and a careful and faithful practitioner, thoroughly honest and reliable, because he knew nothing else and had all a true gentleman's acorn of any advantage by dubious means. He was straight, fair and candid, when he once gave his hand in one of his close grips the new friend felt that his heart was in it, his confidence and his utmost good will.
And we mourn him, deplore his departure from us, feeling it as deeply a human grief may be felt, deeply here all over the city, with those who knew him, with those who admired and loved him.
He was the third son of Dr. and Mrs. A.S. Mason, and was born in Fredericksville, Va., on the eleventh day of September 1866. Two years later his parents moved to this city. He was educated at private and public schools and graduated from the High School in 1851, when Prof. H.S. Henry was principal. After his graduation he studied under Prof. George A. Harter. Later he was in the telephone business here, still studying. At the age of 19 years he took up the study of medicine under his father's direction and after several months went to Charlottesville, Va. to continue his studies at the University of Virginia.
He then went to New York to attend the Bellevue Medical College and took a three-year course in two years. In a class of 250 men he stood fifth at the completion of the course. This high standing gave him the position of interns in the Bellevue Hospital, at which he held for more than a year, several months being added to the regular time by special privilege. Then he received the appointment to St. Mary's Hospital, in Brooklyn, by a competitive examination. This position he filled for 18 months. Having obtained a thorough experience in the two hospitals he engaged in the general practice of medicine in New York city. With the exception of a year in travel spent in Europe he was actively engaged for about 4 years.
Dr. Mason was assistant professor of nervous diseases at New York Polytechnic School and was practically in charge of that department as the professor, through physical disabilities, was unable to give it his attention. He was for about eight years the editor of Gaillard's Medical Journal and was well known as a writer. He was the author of a number of article and treatises on nervous diseases and was a recognized authority on that subject.
At the time of his death he was the vice-president of the NY County Medical Society, a position which he had held for four years. From any years he was active in Masonic circles and was a past master of Evangelist Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of NY. He was one of the early members of the Southern Society in that city.
Dr. Mason married Miss Pauline L'Huillier, the daughter of a representative of the French government at Geneva, Switzerland, whom he met while traveling in Europe. The wedding took place May 11, 1892, in Switzerland. Three children were born to them, two of whom, Mary Landon, aged 9 years, and Edwin, aged 6 years, are living. In addition to his widow and children Dr. Mason is survived by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. A.S. Mason, and these brothers and sisters: Alexander, at home; Mrs. E.P. Alexander, SC; J. Augustine, this city; Beauford A., Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. J.R.C. Wrenshall, Trenton, NJ; Thomas M. and Jane Allen, at home.
The funeral took place from the residence; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery; pallbearers: W.J. Witzenbacher, John S. Kausler, Wm. C. Aughinbaugh, Frank E. Cook, Alex Neill, Jr., and Richard J. Hamilton.
Source: Daily Mail (Hagerstown, MD)
Wednesday, May 25, 1904
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And we mourn him, deplore his departure from us, feeling it as deeply a human grief may be felt, deeply here all over the city, with those who knew him, with those who admired and loved him.
He was the third son of Dr. and Mrs. A.S. Mason, and was born in Fredericksville, Va., on the eleventh day of September 1866. Two years later his parents moved to this city. He was educated at private and public schools and graduated from the High School in 1851, when Prof. H.S. Henry was principal. After his graduation he studied under Prof. George A. Harter. Later he was in the telephone business here, still studying. At the age of 19 years he took up the study of medicine under his father's direction and after several months went to Charlottesville, Va. to continue his studies at the University of Virginia.
He then went to New York to attend the Bellevue Medical College and took a three-year course in two years. In a class of 250 men he stood fifth at the completion of the course. This high standing gave him the position of interns in the Bellevue Hospital, at which he held for more than a year, several months being added to the regular time by special privilege. Then he received the appointment to St. Mary's Hospital, in Brooklyn, by a competitive examination. This position he filled for 18 months. Having obtained a thorough experience in the two hospitals he engaged in the general practice of medicine in New York city. With the exception of a year in travel spent in Europe he was actively engaged for about 4 years.
Dr. Mason was assistant professor of nervous diseases at New York Polytechnic School and was practically in charge of that department as the professor, through physical disabilities, was unable to give it his attention. He was for about eight years the editor of Gaillard's Medical Journal and was well known as a writer. He was the author of a number of article and treatises on nervous diseases and was a recognized authority on that subject.
At the time of his death he was the vice-president of the NY County Medical Society, a position which he had held for four years. From any years he was active in Masonic circles and was a past master of Evangelist Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of NY. He was one of the early members of the Southern Society in that city.
Dr. Mason married Miss Pauline L'Huillier, the daughter of a representative of the French government at Geneva, Switzerland, whom he met while traveling in Europe. The wedding took place May 11, 1892, in Switzerland. Three children were born to them, two of whom, Mary Landon, aged 9 years, and Edwin, aged 6 years, are living. In addition to his widow and children Dr. Mason is survived by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. A.S. Mason, and these brothers and sisters: Alexander, at home; Mrs. E.P. Alexander, SC; J. Augustine, this city; Beauford A., Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. J.R.C. Wrenshall, Trenton, NJ; Thomas M. and Jane Allen, at home.
The funeral took place from the residence; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery; pallbearers: W.J. Witzenbacher, John S. Kausler, Wm. C. Aughinbaugh, Frank E. Cook, Alex Neill, Jr., and Richard J. Hamilton.
Source: Daily Mail (Hagerstown, MD)
Wednesday, May 25, 1904
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Dr. EDWIN GAILLARD MASON, passed away peacefully at his father's home, W. Washington St., somewhat suddenly though sinking for the last few weeks and thus was ended a brave young life, full of rare promise and all so evidently bonded upon a career both of honor, wealth and true success. And his disposition was as rare as his talent and promise and as sunny, none coming into contact with him but with a feeling of instantaneous liking and none leaving but impressed by his splendid manhood and his deep-bubbling fund of honor and candor. He was an earnest friend, a loving son and devoted husband and father. The same sincerity and joyousness that he took into his daily life, he brought to the requirements of his profession; he was a deep student, a clear sighted diagnostician and a careful and faithful practitioner, thoroughly honest and reliable, because he knew nothing else and had all a true gentleman's acorn of any advantage by dubious means. He was straight, fair and candid, when he once gave his hand in one of his close grips the new friend felt that his heart was in it, his confidence and his utmost good will.
And we mourn him, deplore his departure from us, feeling it as deeply a human grief may be felt, deeply here all over the city, with those who knew him, with those who admired and loved him.
He was the third son of Dr. and Mrs. A.S. Mason, and was born in Fredericksville, Va., on the eleventh day of September 1866. Two years later his parents moved to this city. He was educated at private and public schools and graduated from the High School in 1851, when Prof. H.S. Henry was principal. After his graduation he studied under Prof. George A. Harter. Later he was in the telephone business here, still studying. At the age of 19 years he took up the study of medicine under his father's direction and after several months went to Charlottesville, Va. to continue his studies at the University of Virginia.
He then went to New York to attend the Bellevue Medical College and took a three-year course in two years. In a class of 250 men he stood fifth at the completion of the course. This high standing gave him the position of interns in the Bellevue Hospital, at which he held for more than a year, several months being added to the regular time by special privilege. Then he received the appointment to St. Mary's Hospital, in Brooklyn, by a competitive examination. This position he filled for 18 months. Having obtained a thorough experience in the two hospitals he engaged in the general practice of medicine in New York city. With the exception of a year in travel spent in Europe he was actively engaged for about 4 years.
Dr. Mason was assistant professor of nervous diseases at New York Polytechnic School and was practically in charge of that department as the professor, through physical disabilities, was unable to give it his attention. He was for about eight years the editor of Gaillard's Medical Journal and was well known as a writer. He was the author of a number of article and treatises on nervous diseases and was a recognized authority on that subject.
At the time of his death he was the vice-president of the NY County Medical Society, a position which he had held for four years. From any years he was active in Masonic circles and was a past master of Evangelist Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of NY. He was one of the early members of the Southern Society in that city.
Dr. Mason married Miss Pauline L'Huillier, the daughter of a representative of the French government at Geneva, Switzerland, whom he met while traveling in Europe. The wedding took place May 11, 1892, in Switzerland. Three children were born to them, two of whom, Mary Landon, aged 9 years, and Edwin, aged 6 years, are living. In addition to his widow and children Dr. Mason is survived by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. A.S. Mason, and these brothers and sisters: Alexander, at home; Mrs. E.P. Alexander, SC; J. Augustine, this city; Beauford A., Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. J.R.C. Wrenshall, Trenton, NJ; Thomas M. and Jane Allen, at home.
The funeral took place from the residence; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery; pallbearers: W.J. Witzenbacher, John S. Kausler, Wm. C. Aughinbaugh, Frank E. Cook, Alex Neill, Jr., and Richard J. Hamilton.
Source: Daily Mail (Hagerstown, MD)
Wednesday, May 25, 1904
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And we mourn him, deplore his departure from us, feeling it as deeply a human grief may be felt, deeply here all over the city, with those who knew him, with those who admired and loved him.
He was the third son of Dr. and Mrs. A.S. Mason, and was born in Fredericksville, Va., on the eleventh day of September 1866. Two years later his parents moved to this city. He was educated at private and public schools and graduated from the High School in 1851, when Prof. H.S. Henry was principal. After his graduation he studied under Prof. George A. Harter. Later he was in the telephone business here, still studying. At the age of 19 years he took up the study of medicine under his father's direction and after several months went to Charlottesville, Va. to continue his studies at the University of Virginia.
He then went to New York to attend the Bellevue Medical College and took a three-year course in two years. In a class of 250 men he stood fifth at the completion of the course. This high standing gave him the position of interns in the Bellevue Hospital, at which he held for more than a year, several months being added to the regular time by special privilege. Then he received the appointment to St. Mary's Hospital, in Brooklyn, by a competitive examination. This position he filled for 18 months. Having obtained a thorough experience in the two hospitals he engaged in the general practice of medicine in New York city. With the exception of a year in travel spent in Europe he was actively engaged for about 4 years.
Dr. Mason was assistant professor of nervous diseases at New York Polytechnic School and was practically in charge of that department as the professor, through physical disabilities, was unable to give it his attention. He was for about eight years the editor of Gaillard's Medical Journal and was well known as a writer. He was the author of a number of article and treatises on nervous diseases and was a recognized authority on that subject.
At the time of his death he was the vice-president of the NY County Medical Society, a position which he had held for four years. From any years he was active in Masonic circles and was a past master of Evangelist Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of NY. He was one of the early members of the Southern Society in that city.
Dr. Mason married Miss Pauline L'Huillier, the daughter of a representative of the French government at Geneva, Switzerland, whom he met while traveling in Europe. The wedding took place May 11, 1892, in Switzerland. Three children were born to them, two of whom, Mary Landon, aged 9 years, and Edwin, aged 6 years, are living. In addition to his widow and children Dr. Mason is survived by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. A.S. Mason, and these brothers and sisters: Alexander, at home; Mrs. E.P. Alexander, SC; J. Augustine, this city; Beauford A., Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. J.R.C. Wrenshall, Trenton, NJ; Thomas M. and Jane Allen, at home.
The funeral took place from the residence; interment in Rose Hill Cemetery; pallbearers: W.J. Witzenbacher, John S. Kausler, Wm. C. Aughinbaugh, Frank E. Cook, Alex Neill, Jr., and Richard J. Hamilton.
Source: Daily Mail (Hagerstown, MD)
Wednesday, May 25, 1904
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