As talented young scientists joined the group, it came to be known as "Hill's brigands" and it was here that Fowler made some of his most endearing friendships, not the least of which was E A Milne, who wrote several articles and obituaries on Fowler both before and after his death.
Bilang mahuhusay na mga batang siyentipiko sumali sa grupo na ito, dumating na kilala bilang "Hill's brigands" at ito ay dito na Fowler ginawa ng ilan sa kanyang pinaka-endearing sa pakikipagkaibigan, hindi man lamang ng kung saan ay EA Milne, na wrote ilang mga artikulo at obituaries sa Fowler pareho bago at pagkatapos ng kanyang kamatayan.