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He always exhibited the greatest interest in his work, and showed Ijimself possessed of a sound and extensive knowledge of eye dis- eases. / ;• ^ Since then, Dr. Stilling has prosecuted the study of Ophthalmology at some of tlie chief Continental Medical Schools ; and lias had, lat . terly, the advantage of holding a Clinical Clerkship at the Moorfields llOphthalmic Hospital, — a most excellent position for practical study, whereby he has enjoyed the opportunity of extending his views and % . . . ^ seeing varieties of practice. These varied opportunities he has, I know, turned to excellent account; and as he possesses in no ordinary degree a scientific spirit of research and a wide knowledge of other departments of medicine, with a thorough devotion to the specialty he has chosen, Dr. Stirling is, in my opinion, in all respects very well fitted to take a high posi- tion as an Ophthalmic Surgeon. , - D. ARGYLL ROBERTSON, M.D., &c. Edinburmi, March, 1887. 61900 ■V. ^•pvippiHRHPliP ipiippiPWfi«pBippyp*^piiPi""piiiiiii^^ 2 Prom R. MARCUS GUNN, M.A., M.B, F.R.C.S., Surgeon to Moorflelds Eye Hospital, Ophth. Sur- geon to the National Hospital for the Paralyzed and Epileptic, and to the Hospital for Sick Children. London, March 13th, 1890. It gives me much pleasure to express the high opinion I entertain of Dr. Stirling's knowledge of Ophthalmic work and of his fitness for the post of Ophthalmic Surgeon to a Hospital. Dr. Stirling acted as my Clinical assistant at Moorfields for seven months, and fulfilled the duties of that responsible office to my entire satisfaction. He proved a most reliable worker and a careful, accurate observer, thoroughly conversant with the modern methods of Ocular diagnosis and treatment. His good general medical education, at the same lime, prevented him from holding the narrow views of a mere specialist. He was, indeed, one of the very best Clinical assistants I have ever had ; and it was quite a pleasure to work with him. I trust sincerely that he may have the success he so well deserves. R. MARCUS GUNN, M.A., M.B., F.R.C.S. • ■ ' ! From T. GRAINGER STEWART, M.D., F.R.C.P., &c., &c., Professor of the Practice of Physic Edinburgh University, Physician in Ordinary to the Queen for Scotland, &c. &c. Univi'-rsitv of 1'",|)Ini!UIu;h, Maidi 31, 1SS7. I have much j)leauirc in certifying that Mr. J. W. Siikmnc;. JJachelor of Medicine and Master in Surgery, was well known to me as a distinguished student of this University. Mr, .Stirling acted as a Clinical Clerk in my wards i.i the Koyal Infirmary; and, after his graduation, he acted for six monihs as mv Clinical assistant there, and for a short time as Resident Physician. In all these capacities Mr. Stirling jierfornied his duties to my entire satisfaction. Since that time Mr. Stirling has devoteti himself to the study of the diseases of the Eye and Ear, and has gained nnich valuable practical experience in these subjects, in Edinburgh, in Lon- don, and on the Continent. Mr. Stirling is, therefore, exceptionally fitted to discharge the duties of his profession ; and he is, I believe, well i)repared to prac- tice as an Oculist and Aurist. T. GRAINGER SrEWART, M.D., F.R.C.P., c\:c. -. "^ i ...Vt \ Prom JOHN COUPER, F.R.C.S., &c., Surgeon to the Royal London Ophthalmic Hospi- tal and to the London Hospital. 80 CROSVENOR SIRKET, (Ikosvknor S«juake, London, VV., Aug. 7th, 1887. Dr. J. W. Stirling was my Clinical Assistant at the Royal Moor- fields Ophthalmic Hospital during the past winter. He had previously worked at Oj^hthalmology for about two ye:irs with Di. Argyll Robertson, Kdinburgh, and had likewi.se visited some of the Continental Schools. I have great pleasure in stating, from personal knowledge, thai Dr. Stirling has a very thorough clinical knowledge of Eye Surgerv and Medicine. He has all the qualities that go to mike a good Surgeon, and J confidently anticipate for him an honourable and distinguished i)ro- fessional career. J' HN COUPAR, F.R.C.S., &c. JU;- 1 ^ --'V*--* #^*- r""^ if***- ■>'•'* ^ & ^ 'f ^> ' ftC'tf-y'i^i'^i 1 0A;.£t^;i;5'--'V.;- i^.-^uv..,^*a^''» -^'■" ^r-* ■ • ''.' r?:. feitt: Ui'if 1? e is : *> .'. , -s: ,/ ■s> ' :iM ti \.f^.' "t , ^, •'■-:■. \,i-,,.^ %<^'.T%:!r -<■ ..*",- ■«■« ■ ■^i*{ '! , 5 Prom GEO. A. BERRY, M.B., P.R.C.S., Ed., &C., c*VC., Ophthalmic Surgeon Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh. 23 Rutland Strket, IU)IN}{L-RGH, April 15th, 1887. !)-{. J. W. Stiriino has undergone a most thorough special train- i!)g in practical and theoretical Ophthalmology. F'Yom personal acquaintance with Dr. Stirling, I am able to testify lluat he has made good use of his exceptional 0])portunities. 1 consider him \vell qualified to practise as an Oculist, as well as to undertake the teaching of Oi>hthalmology. GEO. A. DERRV. M.ii., F.R.C.S., Ed., cVc. i .'.. \ I ..•t * I 6 From BYROM BRAMWELL, M.D., P.R.C.P., &:c., &c., Physician to the Royal Infirmary, Lecturer on Medicine, &c. 23 Drums 11 HUGH Gakdkns, Edinei;iu;h, April 2nd. 18S7. I lia\e great pleasiire in saying that I am well acquainted with 1)k. J. W. SriKi.iNc, and that I entertain a high oj)inion of his pro- fessional qualifications and attainments. During the time that Dr. Stirling was assistant in the Ophthalmic I3epartment of the Royal Infirmary here, I had on several occasions the benefit of his assistance and advice in the examination of the condition of the eyes in nervous cases. I found him on all occasions most willing to oblige, and most eager to clear up the difificultics in obscure cases. I formed, too, the opinion that he is a man of sound theoretical views and of decided practical dexterity. Since leaving Edinburgh, Dr. Stirling has taken every opportunity of (lualifying himself as an Ophthalmic p actitioner. It would, I should think, be difficult to find any man of his years who has made a more complete study of this subject. I feel confident, that, both because of his professional (pialifications and i)ersonal qualities, he deserves and will have success. BYROM BRAMVVEIJ., M'.D., ^^.R.C.P., &c. is From LENNOX BROWNE, P.R.C.S., &c., Surgeon Central London Throat and Ear Hospital. Dr. J. W. Stirling having acted as my personal Clinical Assist- Want, I have pleasure, in recording my appreciation of his high (uialifi- ications as a specialist in diseases of the Throat, Nose, and Ear. LENNOX BROWNE, F.R.C.S, &c. London, April, 1887. ^mm^ h i ii? 1 1 i i 8 Prom FRAS. M. CAIRD, M.B., P.R.O.S., Ed., &c., &c., Assistant Surgeon to the Royal Infirmary, and Lecturer on Surgery, Edinburgh. 8 TOKFHICHEN STKLtT, Edinburgh, 8-4-87. Mr. J. W. Stirlinc, M.B., CM., Ed , has so .veil (jualified him- self for the post of Ophthalmic Surgeon that it seems almost needless -to add to the testimony so many specialists make in his favour. After a career of much industry and general clinical work, Mr. Stirling devoted much time to the study of Eye diseases in the large field presented at the Royal Infirmary here, under Dr. Agyll Rohtri- son. His knowledge was still extended and broadened by a j^rolonged visit to the continental schools, where he aapiired a grasp of foreign literature and methods ; and this, again, has been concluded by Mr. Stirling holding a resi)onsible position at the Moorfields Eye Hospi- tal in London. ^ His ability, zeal, and knowledge, together with his cheerful dispc- sition and kindness, render him in all respects specially fitted to act in a position of trust and responsibility as Surgeon to a public Oph- thalmic Institution. ERAS. M. CAIRD, M.B., E.R.C.S, Ed , &c. M ii •r^ ■*\ , ■♦ ■ mitM- i 9 From CHARLES W. CATHCART, M.A., M.l)., Ed, F.R.C.S., Eng. & Ed., .SBist. Surgeon Royal Infirmary, Edin., formerly Lecturer on Anatomy, Surgeons' Hall, Edin. EniNHURGH, Al)|il 2, 1887. Having known Mr. J. W. Stirling, M.B ,C.M., very well thruugh- t his wiio'e course of study in Edinburgh, I have the greatest satis- :tion in hearing testimony in his favour As a student of Anatomy at Surgeons' Hall, he attracted my atten- n by the active interest he shewed in his work, and by the ^roughness witii which it was done. Since tlien, in the Surgical wards of the Infirmary, I have often narked the same characteristics, and have reason to know that ewhere it has been the same. Mr. Stirling has shewn himself to be a man of marked energy and ility, frank and straightforward in all his dealings ; and, therefore, )st satisfactory and i)leasant to deal with. He has latterly studied the diseases of the ear and eye with such )roiighness and care as to entitle himself to be ranked as a special- in these subjects. I have every confidence that he will prove an esteemed and suc- isful practitioner in these departments. CHARLES W.' CATHCART, M.A., M.J3., Ed., F.R.C.S , Eng. ."l- Ed. TTf i I I 'i ":1 i 111 10 Prom C. SCHWEIGGER, ^rofessor of Ophthalmology, University of Berlin, &:c., (Ivrc, tScc. (Translation.) In the autumn of 1886, Dr. J. W. Stirling attended the Univer- "sily Chnic for Eye Diseases with much assiduity, and disjjlayed a thorough knowledge of the treatment of eye diseases, which fits him perfecdy for a complete efficiency in this department. C. SCHWEIGGER. Berlin, Feb. 13th, iSSy. 0:^B ,nm^i^:. i.' •"''■'T 'U' •O'ntf. \\ mi"::. :< Vt\ V' ■■■^ 5:''s .If t t 11 Prom DR. UHTHOPP, Tutor in the University of Berlin. (Translation.) ^ Schoklek's Eyk Clinic, Berlin, Feb. 3rd, 1887. Dk. Stirling of London, in the autumn of 1886, attended my jurse in ()i)hthaimoscopy, and also the clinic in Eye Diseases at this istitulion, I Dr. Stilling pursued his studies here with great industry and good intelligence, and possesses, in my opinion, a thorough knowledge of Ophlhalniology. DR. i:HrH()I'F. K^:. 12 From DR. SOHOELER, Professor in the University of Berlin. (TraNSI.AI ION.) Dr. Stirung attended with nu.ch zeni m ,i I-ikeu-ise Dr sfn-f ■ '''^'^'^^ '^> »H' assistant, Dr. Uhthoff. I'revious 0„>,,a,n,„,ogi.,l »,.,dy unde,- ,>. ^.g3,„ KoI,„.,,o„ fi,,.! D..i.t,rh„g «„h .dvantnge, under .he .ibcnc condinor , a further and thcongh perfecting in hi. >v„rk ' "™"'" DR. .SCHOKI.KK. IlKRi.m, Fehriiary 3rd, 18S7. m"^ . - } ll... .Hf^' 13 From DR. PRIEDRICH DIMMER, Lecturer on Eye Diseases, Clinical Assistant Royal and Imperial Hospital. (Translation.) nr. .1. W. s,,R,.,N-c. attcMKled the Kye Clinic of Professor Kuchs in «cp.e,„l,cr „f las, year, where I found him to be a very aWe ochst, ^.nd one „h„ „„n,d be well capable of conducting a special depart- ment in Eye diseases. DR. FRIEDRICH DIMMER. Vienna, February 9th, 1887. ^^^ ........... ... : ; ;:...;/,•..•:,, »• ...••• . *. *. •• ♦••••I* • • • • t •• •••«*■ ••»»,,