Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-30

cording to the concavity or conyexity Of the eye.
very numerous are the III effects caused to the
precious organ Of sight from the commencement
Of using glasses in not being precisely suted, by
the use OF OPtornetsr; and the practice Of many
years, enables him TO measure the focal disease Of
the eyes, and such glasses that are absolutely re-
faction be -fl ~ 4.'a %
1T acknowledges the very liberal encourage.
ment already obtained, aud further solcits the pa
tronage OF those that have not yet availed them
selves Of his aid. ..-
Persons that cannot conveniently cali, 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 win improve
Innumerable testimonials to be seen; and refer.
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
Circulars TO be had gratis, at his once, No. 5l2
Seventh street, three doors from odd Fellows'
Hall, up stairs.
NoRYoLK, September 7, 1854.
S1r-The SPectaeles you made for me suit very
Lift. w. TAZEwELL.
have tried pair Of Spectacles obtained from
Mr.. Tobias, and find them Of great assistance to
my sight, and corresponding with bis description
clan. HENRY A. WISE
Mr.. ]. TOBIAS: Sir-The pair OF spectacles You
furnished me yesterday are particularly satisfac.
tory to me. They are very decidedly the best
" III,
carefully selected in different places and fro op.
iciers 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, Tor the purpose OF preserving and improv-
Ing the sight.
Respectfully, yours,
CHAS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of M. c., Louisville, Ky.
LINcHsuRs. Nov: 10. 1854.
Mr.. John Tobias having furnished me with
Glasses, by which have been greatly aided (Iny
vision having suffered greatly from reading al
pleasure to say that consider him skillful Prac-
ticaI opticisn, and Wei prepared to aid those who
may need his professional services.
WIN. B. ROUZIE,
~ Elder Of Methodist Conference.
.'--.1 WILMINGTON, N. c., Jan 81, 1884
Mr.. J. TOBIAS Dear Sir-I am happy to say
that the Spsctacles which obtained from you last
week are entirely satisfactory. From an Unequal
ity in the visual range Of my eyes, have hereto
proper focal distance It affords me pleasure to
state that by the aid OF your optometer, this din.
Guilty has been happily obviated that the glasses
you furnished me are decidedly the best adapted
- Hy eyes OF any have ever yet used.
f. b. DRANE,
.Fr. Rector Of ST. James, Parish
Department Of Interior, Msy7, 1855.
From natural defects and the UNEQUAL range Of
Ay eyes, have been compelled TO use glasses for
several years. l have tiled different opticians
without obtaining glasses perfectly htted to my
eyes. Four months since Mr. Tobias made two
serve me perfectly. BY the use Of his optometer
he liz enabled to adapt Glasses minuteiy to the eye.
most cheerfutlv recommend MIR. Tobias to all
having occasion to use glasses, ana bear my tes,i.
alozy as to his skill as an optician.
HENRY Il. BALDWIN,
Assist Soc'Y TO siga Land Warrants.
ty 0-tf
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