At the time of his appointment he gave up his duties as College tutor, a role in which he had been extremely successful, to concentrate on his duties as a professor.
Sa panahon ng kanyang appointment siya gave up ng kanyang tungkulin bilang College tutor, isang papel na kung saan siya ay naging lubhang matagumpay, sa pag-isiping sa kanyang tungkulin bilang isang propesor.