Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-02
TO ALL THAT VALUE THEIR SIGHT.

w with defective sight, caused by age sick
ness and particularly from glasses injudiciously
selected, 70 his superior SPECTACLES and
GLASSES carefully ground by himself to true
spherical accuracy, and brilliant transparency
suited precisely and benefcially to the wearer ac-
cording to the cOncavty or convexity of the eve
Very numerous the i'll effects caused to the
precious organ Of sight from the commencement
Of using glasses in not being precisely suited, b.
the use of an Opton1steT; and the practice of man
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 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 specia.
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 creates
ease and comfort from his glasses
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office No So
Seventh street, three doors from Odd Fellows
Hall, up stairs.
NORFOLK, September Z, 165l
Sir-The Spectacles you made for me suit yer,
well, and seem to have improved my sight NOR
than any other have lately tried
LIFT, w TAZEwELL
have tried pair of Spectacles obtained frcni
MT Tobias, and find them of great assistance 10
my sight, and corresponding with his descriptior
OF the focus | recommend him aS a SkilIful optj-
clan. HENRY A WISE
Mr.. J. TOBIAS: sir-The pair of Spectacle, YOU
furnished me Yesterday are particularly sa. sflc-
tory to me. Tney are very decidedly the best
possess, and am the owner of eight or nine pair
carefully selected in different places and from oT.
hcians recommended to me on account Of then
professional standing in England, I rance and jLc
L nlted states. | have been also pleased Wit
your remarks and directions on the treatment q.
the eyes for the purpose Of preserving and i'll prov
ing the sight.
Respectfully, yours,
CHAS. CALDWELL,
Professor Of Nj. c., Louisville, KY.
LYNCHBURG. Nov 10. 1854
MIR. John Tobias having furnished me with
Glasses, by which | have been greatly aided (Iny
night in my earlier life) it affords me the highest
pleasure TO say that consider him skllful prac-
teal Optician, and well prepared to aid those who
may need his professional services
Elder of Methodist Conference.
WILMINGTON, ". c.. Jan %, 1854
Mr.. J. TOBIAS: Dear Sir-I am happy to say
that the SpeCtacles which obtained from you last
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 II affords me pleasure TO
state that, by the aid Of your Optometer, this diff
you furnished me redecidedly the best adapted
to my eyes of any have ever yet used.
Very respectfully, yours,
RIB. DRANE,
Rector Of st. James Parish.
Department OF Interior, May 7, l-JJ.
From natural defects and the unequal range OF
my eyes, | have been compelled to use glasses for
several years | have tried different opticians
without obtaining glasses perfectly fitted to nay
eyes. Four months since Mr.. Tobias made two
pairs especially for me, which | have found 10
serve me perfectly. BY the Of his optOmeter
he is enabled to adapt Glasses minutey 10 the eye
| most cheerfutly recommend Mr.. Tobias to all
having occasion to use glasses and bear my teSti-
mony as to his skill Optician.
HENRY T. BALDWIN,
Assist. Sec'y to sign Land Warrants.
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