Neither the arduous duties of his profession nor bodily infirmity influenced him to neglect his duties to the school. In all weathers, and at all seasons, he was j^romptly in his place. His time and labor were given without stint, and the high standard of public-school education in that city is, no doubt, mainly due to Mr. Mason's devotion and influence. As counsel of the water commissioners, Mr. Mason rendered important services to that city in conducting the intricate proceedings for the condemnation of land and water rights.

He died at Yonkers on the 17th day of February, 1878, leaving a widow and six children.

Elisha P. Ferris, late of White Plains, was a lawyer in good practice and repute from 1865 to the time of his death, which occurred February 8!h, 1882.

His family is an old one in this county, and, by intermarriage, connected with the Purdy and several other old Westchester families. He was born February G, 1840, at White Plains, was educated in the public schools of that place, studied law there iu the office of the late John J. Clapp, and was admitted to the bar in 1862. He always kept his office at White Plains. Industrious, patient and reliable in business, he built up a lucrative practice. His popularity with his fellow-townsmen was great, and he held many local offices and positions of trust, among others, justice of the peace, president of the village, president of the Board of Education and supervisor.

His health failed him, and for several of his latter years he suffered from consumption, but displayed great resolution in resisting the disease and in attending to his businessu He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a prominent Mason.