Biography
Mason was born in South Simcoe,Ontario. After graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1884,he practised in Mono Mills,Ontario for 5 years. He moved to Fenelon Falls in the spring of 1889. Before his arrival in the village,there was no regular veterinary service;sick animals were tended by the local blacksmith,treated by vets passing through the area,or taken to Lindsay,Ontario. While saw mills and factories using horses often had a resident vet,they did not stay long and may not have been available to the community. [2] Mason may have come to the village on a trial basis:the Fenelon Falls Gazette wrote that he “has done so well since he came to the Falls that he has decided to stay”. [3] He took up residence at the corner of Colborne and Louisa Streets. By 1891 his practice had grown so large that he hired an assistant,Mr. J.W. Smelser. [4]
He served on the Fenelon Falls Council several terms,and was reeve for 2 years. He was a member of the present School Board,and was the President of the Fenelon Falls Agricultural Society. [5]
He died in July 5th,1920,and was buried in the Fenelon Falls Cemetery.
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