[5] In 1897, he was appointment as the Resident Councillor of Penang was made permanent after A M Skinner retired.
[6] In 1899, he was the acting colonial secretary serving alongside Sir Walter Egerton, after the sudden death of Sir Charles Mitchell (Governor of Straits Settlements), with James Alexander Swettenham (Colonial Secretary) being appointed the Acting Governor.
[7] In January 1902, Charles was appointed by the Legislative Council to set up a commission to study and report on the system of English education in the Straits Settlements, especially pertaining to secondary and technical education and was presented to the Legislative Council on 6 June 1902.
[2][3] After his death, Ada Maud remarried with Sir Walter Egerton.
[9] Charles was invested with Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George (CMG) in 1899 New Year Honours.