He was an active republican and vice-president of the Provident Hospital and Training School for African - Americans in Chicago Mason was a freemason and a member of St. Thomas ' Episcopal Church .
Mason 's work gave him considerable respect and wealth .
Mason was an active Mason and vice-president of the Provident Hospital and Training School for African - Americans in Chicago Mason was a freemason and a member of St. Thomas ' Episcopal Church .
Mason 's work gave him considerable respect and wealth .