Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-21
TO ALL THAT VALUE THgIR SIGHT


w with defective sight, caused by age, sick
ness and particularly from glasses injudiciously
selected, to his superior SPECTACLES and
GLASSES carefully ground by himselfto true
spherical accuracy, and brilliant transparency,
suited precisely and benefcally to the wearer &C
cording to the concavity or convexity Of the eye.
Very numerous are the i'll effects caused to the
precious organ of sight from the commencement
OF using glasses in not being precisely suited by
the use of an OptOneter; and the practice Of many
years, enables him to measure the focal disease Of
the eyes, and such glasses that are absolutely
quired will be furnished with precision and salts
faction.
J. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further solicits the pa
tronage of those that have not yet availed them
selves of his aid.
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by send
ing the glasses in use, and stating how many
inches they can read this print with their specta-
cles, can be supplied with such that will improve
their sight.
Innumerable testimonials to be seen; and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
case and comfort from his glasses.
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office, No 512
Seventh street, three doors from Odd Fellows
Hall, up stairs.
Sir-The Spectacles you made for me suit very
well, and seem to have improved my sight more
than any other have lately tried.
Lift. w. TAZEWELL.
l have tried pair of Spectacles obtained from
Mr.. Tobias, and find them Of great assistance to
my sight, and corresponding with his description
of the focus. recommend him as skillful opti-
clan. HENRY A. WISE.
Mr.. J. TOBIAS: Sir-The pair of Spectacles YOU
furnished me yesterday are particularly satistac-
tory to me. They are very decidedly the best
possess, and am the owner of eight or nine pair,
carefully selected in different places and from op-
ticians recommended to me on account Of their
professional standing in England, France and the
United States. L have been also pleased with
your remarks and directions on the treatment of
the eyes, for the purpose Of preserving and improv
ing the sight.
Respectfully, yours,
CHAS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of NJ. c., Louisville, XIV.
LYNCHBURG, Nov. 10, 1854.
Mr.. John Tobias having furnished me with
Glasses, by which have been greatly aided (my
vision having suffered greatly nom reading at
pleasure to say that consider him skillfu prac-
teal Cptican, and well prepared TO aid those who
may need his professional services.
WM. d. ROUTE,
Elder OF Methodist Conference
WTLMIHsTON, n. c., Jan. %, 1854.
Mr.. j. TOBIAS Dear Sir-I am happy to say
that the Spectacles which obtained frcin youlast
week are entirely satisfactory. From an Unequal
ity in the visual range Of my eyes, have hereto
fore found great difficulty In getting glasses Of the
proper focal distance. 1t affords me pleasure to
Guilty has been happily Obviated that the glasses
you furnished me are decidedly the best adapted
10 my eyes Of any have ever yet used.
Very respectfully yours . Dp .xr
Rector OF ST. James Parish.
Department OF Interior, May Z, 1855.
From natural defects and the unequal range Of
my eyes, have been compelled TO use glasses for
several years. I have tried different opticians
without obtaining glasses perfectly fitted to my
eyes. -Four months since Mr.. Tobias made two
pairs especially for me, which have found to
serve me perfectly. BY the use o. bis optometer
he is enabled to adapt Glasses infinitely tothe eve
l most cheerfutly recommend Mr.. Tobias to all
having occasion to useglasses, and beSt my test
ziony as to his skill as optician.
HENRY Z BALDWIN,
Assist Sec'y to sign Land Warrants.
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