He took up banking for his profession, but he is remembered today for his contributions to mineral science.
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Songwriting was a hobby, and according to Thomas Allan in his Illustrated Edition of Tyneside Songs and Readings won at least 8 prizes for his songs in the various North Eastern songwriting competitions.