 He was Master of the Mercers' Company in 1915.After retiring as a physician he devoted himself for the remainder of his long life to his estate at Buckhold in Berkshire, where he became known as an expert on afforestation and pedigree cattle and for his generosity in installing a water supply for neighbouring villages.He was particularly known for his pedigree Jersey herd from which be won numerous gold medals for the butter content of the milk.