Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-18

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 q true
spherical accuracy, and brilliant transparency,
suited precisely and benefcally to the wearer ac-
cording to the concavity or convexity Of the eye
Very numerous are the i'll effects caused to the
precious organ of sight from the commencement
Of using glasses in not being precisely suited by
the use Of an Optometer; and the practice Of many
years, enables him to measure the focal disease Of
the eyes, and such glasses that are absolutely re-
quired 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 read this print with their specta-
cles, can be supplied with such that win improve
their sight.
Innumerable testimonials to be seen; and Iefer-
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses.
Circulars to be had gratis, at his ONCE, No. 512
seventh street, three doors from Odd Fellows
Hall, up stairs.
NORFOLK, September 2, 1854.
Sir-The Spectacles You made for me suit very
gell and seem to have Improved my sight more
than any other have lately tried.
LIFT. w. TAZEwELL.
have tried pair Of Spectacles obtained from
Mr. Tobias, and find them Of great assistance to
lily sfSnt, ana corresponding Win MS description
of the focus. l recommend him as skillful Opt.
clan HENRY A. WISE
MI TOBIAS: Sir-The pair Of Spectacles you
furnished me yesterday are particularly satisfac.
tory to me. They are very decidedly the best
possess, and am the owner Of eight or nine pair,
carefully selected in different places and from op-
ucians recommended TO me on account Of their
professional standing in England, France and the
United States. i have been also pleased with
your remarks and directions on the treatment Of
the eyes, for the purpose ofpreserying and improv
Ing the sight
CRAs. CALDWELL,
Professor Of NJ. c., Louisville, Ky.
LYNcHBuRG, Nov. 10, 1854.
MI John Tobias having furnished me with
6iasses, by which have been greatly aided (my
vision having suffered greatly from reading at
night in my earlier life) il affords me the highest
Pleasure 70 say that consider him skillful prac-
teal optician, and Well prepared to aid those who
may need his professional services.
VIM. b. ROUTE,
Elder Of Methodist Conference
WILMINGTON, N. c., Jan. "a, 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 thevisual range Of my eyes, l have hereto
fore found great difficulty in getting glasses Of the
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
TO my eyes OF any have ever vet used.
RIB. DRANE,
Rector Of st. James Parish.
Department Of Interior, May 4, 1885,
From natural defects and the unequal range of
my eyes, have been compelled to use glasses for
several years. j have tried different opticians
without obtaining glasses perfectly fitted to my
eyes. -Four months since Mr. Tobias made two
pairs especially for me, which i have found to
serve me perfectly. BY the use Of his optometer
be Is enabled to adapt Glasses infinitely to the eve
| most cheerfutly recommend Mr. Tobias to all
having occasion to useglasses, and bear my testi-
mony as to his skill as an optician.
HENRY Z BALDWIN,
Assist. Sec'y to sign Land Warrants.
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