
1878 – 1904 – He was an editor of provincial papers, and a dramatic critic from 1878 to 1904
– He compiled an unfinished Dictionary of the Drama in 1904.
– His works were "Dictionary of English Literature: Being a Comprehensive Guide to English Authors and Their Works", "With Poet and Player: Essays on Literature and the Stage", and "Latter Day Lyrics: Being Poems of Sentiment and Reflection by Living Writers".