Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-31

WHISTLES to call the attention to all that suffer
w with defective sight, caused by age, sick
selected, to his superior SPECTACLES and
GLASSES carefully ground by himself to a true
spherical accuracy, and brilliant transparency,
suited precisely and benefcially to the wearer ae
cording to the concavity or convedty Of the eye.
Very numerous are the Ill effects caused to the
precious organ of sight from the commencement
OF using glasses in not being precisely suited, by
the use OF Optonleterj and the practice Of many
years, enables him to measure the focal disease OF
the eyes, and such glasses that are absolutely re-
CURED 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 awaited them
selves of his aid.
Persons that cannot conveniently call, by send
Ing the glasses In use, and stating how many
inches they read this print with their specta-
cles, can be supplied with such that win improve
Innunerable 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 Office, No. SIP
Seventh street, three doors from Odd Fellows
Hall, up stairs.
NORFOLK, September z, 1884,
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.
have tried a pair of Spectacles obtained from
Mr. Tobias, and find them Of great assistance to
my sight, and corresponding with his description
ofthe focus. recommend him as skillful opti.
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 i
possess, and am the owner Of eight or nine pair,
carefully selected in different places and from OPP
lclanS recommended to me on account Of their
professional standing in England, France and the
United States. | have been also pleased with
your remarks and directions on the treatment Of
the eyes, for the purpose ofpreserving andimprov.
CHAS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of M. c., Louisville, Ky.
LYNcHBuRG, Nov. 10, 1854.
Mr.. John Tobias having furnished me with
Glasses, by which have been greatly aided (ny
vision having suffered greatly from reading at
pleasure to say that consider him skllful prac-
teal optician, and well prepared to aid chose who
may need his professional services.
WIN. u. ROUTE,
Elder OF Methodist Conference
WILMINGTON, N. c., Jan. %, 1854.
Mr.. J. TOBIAS: Dear Sir-l am happy to say
that the spectacles which obtained from you last
week are entirely satisfactory. From an Unequal
lily in the visual range Of my eyes, have hereto
FORE found great difficulty In getting glasses OF the
proper focal distance. II affords me pleasure to
Guilty has been happily obviated that the glasses
you furnished me are decidedly the best adapted
te my eyes Of any have ever yet used. -
Very respectfully, y 20 iDs,kANr
Rector o. St james, Parish
Department Of Interior, May y 1856.
From natural defects and the unequal range Of
nay eyes, have been compelled to use glasses for
several years. l have TIED different opticians
without obtaining glasses perfectly cited to my
eyes. -Four months since Mr.. Tobias laade two
pairs especially for me, which have found to
seIve me perfectly. By the use Of his optometer
he Is enabled to adapt GLASSES infinitely to the eye
! most cheerfrtly recommend MIR. Tobias to all
having occasion to usegiasses, and bear my tesd-
ADny as to his skill rs an optician. II.
HENRY f BALDWIN,
Assist. Sec'y 10 sign Land Wsusna.
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