Ferrier lecture.—Some functional problems attaching to convergence

摘要: This occasion bears tribute to a name which marks turning-point in the story of study nervous system. David Ferrier with his pursuit localised function brain took neurology into new period. Thence onward functional could never resign itself again picturing cerebral cortex as an uncharted sea for its one accredited feature unanalysed uniformity. It was fitting step, promoted by some whom we welcome here to-day, assure from to-day enduringly recurrent opportunity spoken remembrance him. And take, I think, no shape more congenial himself than that foundation lecture bearing at this Society. Here picture, gift Lady Ferrier, re-images us not little genial and penetrative vivacity part it room, fifty-five years ago, Society, he described first those memorable experiments fascinated scientific attention then now stand starting-point contributory knowledge surely every quarter civilised world. To have privilege inaugurating these Lectures memory him is great honour, gratefully appreciate, Mr. President, kindness yourself who extended me. also responsibility appreciate while attempting fulfil. has seemed me recall detail, when but short ago still us, history Ferrier's work, before audience, would be retell familiar matter. therefore seem form our might preferably take presentment—slight imperfect though be—of current neurological research. His own unflagging interest such themes permits thought please himself.