Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-21

w suffer with defective sight, caused by age,
sickness, and particularly from glasses njudicousy
selected to his superior Spectacles and Glasses
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant transparency, suited precisely and BEN
efciay to the wearer, according to the coucavity or
convexity of the eye. Very numerous are tho III
effects caused to the precious organs OF sight from
the commencement Of using glasses in not being pre-
csely suited, by the use Of an optometer; and the
practice Of many years enables him e measure the
absolutely required will be furnished with precision
and satisfaction.
J. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained and further solcits the pat
ronage of those that have not yet avaed themselves
of his aid.
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by sending
the glasses in use, and stating how many inches they
piled with such that will improve their sight.
Innumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given e many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office, No. 512,
Seventh street three doors from Odd-Fellows' Hail.
Copy Of d testimonial which appeared in the Daily
American Organ, May 81, 1885, lfom Judge v Ellis,
~ "TOBIAscoPIC SPECTACLE LENS
Having suffered for many years past with weak
ness of the eyes, and that defect of vision which re-
suits from tso constant and intense use of these
sensitive organs, we We're led to make trial of To-
biass new and discovery for the eyes, whose
name heads this article. We saw them recommend
ed by sundry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation III making the ex-
pertinent. Weare more than pleased with the arti-
Gle. We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any had tried before; and we see more dis
tincty with them. Without meaning to disparage the
claims of others, who have made improvements in
Spectacle Lens, we deem II but just to make the
above statement. Mr.. Tobias resides on Seventh
street, opposite the National Intelligencer Office"
WASHINGTON, August s, 1856.
Having been for years under the necessity of hav-
ing two sets Of glasses--one for in the daylight
and one for lamplight-I procured one set from Mr..
Tobias, which answered beth purposes. / have used
his for several months, and find them excellent.
EDWARD STUBS,
be Of department of State.
BROOKLYN ORTHoPARDIc INSTITUTION,
vs. April, 1884.
After most careful examination Of Mr. j. Tobias's
Glasses am enabled to testify that their hardness
clearness polishing and exact optical shape render
them particularly recommendable to those whose
merely optical impairment Of the eyes in want of
such auxiliaries l consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified TO determine the focus of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
means Of his optometer. In addition, can further
state that Mr. Tobias has supplied some OF my pa
tients with Glasses, TO their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, NJ d.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin; Member Of the Royal
College of Surgeons, England; Member of the Med
ical Society of London and of the Pathological So
cety Of New York late Surgeon of the Royal Or
thopedc Institution Of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon Of the b. o. Institution.
NORFOLK, Va July 81, 1854.
In the experience of even two years. / have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectacles that
actly adapted TO the weakness of my sight This in
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems to have removed for
the present by the substitution for me Of better and
more suitable Glasses. They clear, chrystallike
and comfortable TO my eyes. ] would commend him
10 those who, from age or other n6rmity, require
artificial aid In this way. ]. j. SIMKINS, M. ID. ~
WILMINGTON N. c., June ls, 1854
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes impaired as 10 require the use Of 6nsses,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as a suitable per-
SON from whom 10 obtain such Glasses as they may
require, as he has suited with pair Of Spectacles
for far and near sight Ny sight has been impaired
very much by service of years In the Post Office
Department. which berth required me 10 be on duty
from II o'clock at night till after day, during which
w. a. WALKER.
SIN; The pair Of Spectacles you furnished me yes
terday are particularly satisfactory t. me. They are
very decidedly the best possess, and am the owner
Of eight nine pairs, carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended to me on
account of their professional standing France Eng
land and the United States. have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions the treatment
OF the eyes for the purpose of preserving and mpro
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of M O., Louisville KY.
M = LYNcHBURe November T. 1884
From examination of Mr.. Tobiass Glasses and
from his observations and remarks am convinced
]. J. BLACKBOARD, M. D. y,
PErEasnuRo, October 81, 1854
About five years ago, obtained from Mr.. Tobias,
IN washington, PAIR Of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used, and found them Of great assistance To
my decaying vision and my opinion of him is, that
he is skilfulin the preparation Of Glasses for eyes
not 700 fay gone TO be benefited by such aid - n
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