This was the first of three terms he served on the council (1880-3, 1884-7, 1895-1901), succeeding Tait as General Secretary of the Society in 1901.
Ito ay ang unang tatlong mga tuntunin ng nagsilbi siya sa konseho (1880-3, 1884-7, 1895-1901), succeeding Tait bilang Pangkalahatang Kalihim ng Kapisanan sa 1901.