Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-10-20

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XNIsHEs to call the attention 70 all that .9ref
w with defective sight, caused by age, nch-
ness and particularly from glasss, inl9disioosy
GLASSES carefully ground by himself 10 true
spherical accuracy, and brilliant transparency,
suited precisely and benefcially 10 the we.rer se
Very numerous are III. ~ effects csused to the
precious organ Of sight from the commencement
OF using glasses in not being precisely suited ~
the use OF an OPtorsstsr; and the pracuce OF many
years, enables him TO the focal disease Of
the eyes, and such glasses that are absolutely re-
euired win be furnished with precision and salts
faction.
j. r. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained, and further solcis the pa
tronage Of those that have not yet avsiled 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 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, al his once, No sla
Seventh street, three doors nom Odd Felows
NORFOLK, September 2, 1854.
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 nom
Mr. Tobias, and find them Of great assistance to
my sight, and corresponding with his description
ofthe focus. recommend him as skillfnl oPi-
clan. HENRY "A. WISE.
Mr.. J. ToBIAs: Sir-The pair OF spectacles you
tory to me. T1ey are very decidedly he best
possess, and am the owner Of eight or nine pair,
carefully selected in different places and from oP
ticians recommended 10 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 OF preserving and imPso'-
Respectfully, yours,
CRAs. CALDWELL,
Professor Of NJ. C, Louisville, Ky.
LYNcHBuRs. Nov. 10, 1854.
Mr.. John Tobias having furnished me with
Glasses, by which have been greatly aided (my
vision having suffered greatly from reading az
night In my earlier life) IL affords me the highest
pleasure 10 say thai consider him skilful prac
IDEAL optician, and well prepared to aid those who
may need bis professional services.
WIN. b. ROUTE,
Elder OF Methodist Conference.
WILMINGTON, n. G., Jan. "a, 1854
Mr. ]. 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, l have hereto
proper focal distance. IL affords me pleasure 20
state that, by the aid Of your optometer this din
Guilty has been happily obvisted that the glasses
you furnished me are decidedly the best adapted
10 NY eyes Of any have ever vet used.
Very respectfully, yours,
k. b. DRANE,
Rector or 81. James Parish
Department Of Interior, May Z, 1856.
From natural defects and the unequal range of
ny eyes, have been compelled 70 use glasses for
several years. / have tiled different opticians
without obtaining glasses perfectly lifted TO my
pairs especially for me, which l have found 70
serve me perfectly. By the use Of his optometer
he Is enabled 10 adapt 6lasses infinitely 20 the eye
I most cheerfatY recommend Mr.. Tobias 10 ali
having occasion 10 Eyeglasses, and bear my testi-
nony as to his SKIN as an optician.
HENRY L. BALDWIN,
Assist. Sec'y TO sign Land wsrrlAa.
WIS.,