William Johnston

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leaving school he entered the University of Edinburgh, and after graduating in 1849, proceeded to Paris, where he spent a year in further studies. In 1850 he settled down to practice in Stirling, and soon acquired an extensive connection, not only in his own county, hut also in Clackmannan and southern Perthshire. For many years Dr. Johnston was Honorary Physician and Surgeon to the Royal Infirmary of Stirling, and as one of its Directors he had a large share in its general as well as in its medical management. He had the satisfaction of seeing the hospital grow from small beginnings to its present flourishing condition, and when he resigned his post a few months ago he had the pleasure of knowing that he handed the torch undimmed into the hands of zealous and capable men. Dr. Johnston was one of the original members of the Volunteer force, in which for many years he held a commission as Surgeon. In this rank he was present at the great Reviews of 1860 and 1881. Besides his interest in the Infirmary and in his battalion, he manifested