Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-04

WHISTLES to call the attention to all that suffer
w with defective sigh, caused bv aye, sick
ness and particularly from glasses inludiciodsiy
selected, to his superior SPECTACLES and
GLASSES carefully ground by himself to a true
spherical accuracy, and brilliant transparency
suited precisely and benefrially to the wearer ac
cOrdlng TO the cOncavity or cOnveXity Of the eve
Very numerous are the ill effects caused to IL.
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 oi
The eyes, and such glasses that are absolutely
CURED will be furnished with precision and salts
faction.
J. T. acknowledges the very liberal encourd.,e-
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 specta-
cles, can be supplied with such that will improve
their s. ght.
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 Office, No. SIP
Seventh street, three doors from Odd Fellows
Hall, up stairs.
NORFOLK, September 7, 1884.
Sir-The Spectacles you made for me suit very
well, and seem TO nave improved my sight more
than any other have lately tried
have tried pair Of Spectacles obtained from
Mr.. Tobias, and find them Of great assistance to
my sight and corresponding with his description
Of the focus. / recommend him as a skillful opti-
clan. HENRY A. WISE.
Mr.. J. TOBIAS: sir-The pair Of Spectacles you
furnished me yesterday are particularly aatisfac
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 op
ticians recommended to me on account of their
professional standing IN England, France and the
L united States. / have been also pleased with
your remarks ard directions OH the treatment Of
the eyes, FOR the purpose Of preserving and improv
Ing the sight.
Respectfully, yours,
CHAS. 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 (mv
night in my earlier life) II affords me the highest
pleasure to say that consider him skillful prac
tical optician, and well prepared to aid those who
may need his professional services QUINN
Elder Of Methodist Conference.
WILMINGTON, N c. Jan 81, 1884
Mr.. ]. TOBIAS: Dear Sir-l am happy 10 say
that the Spectacles which obtained from you last
Ity in the visual range Of my eyes, have hereto
fore found great difficulty In getting glasses Of the
proper focal distance. 1t affords me pleasure to
state that, by the aid Of your oPtometer, this dif
Guilty has been happily obviated that the glasses
you furnished me are decidedly the best adapted
TO my eyes Of any have ever yet used.
Very respectfully, yours,
X. b. DRANE,
Rector Of st. James Parish
Department Of Interior, May 7, 1855
From natural defects and the unequal range Of
nv eyes, / have been compelled to use glasses fof
several years. l have tried different opticians
without obtaining glasses perfectly fitted to my
eyes Pour months since Mr. Tobias made two
pairs especially for me, which have found to
serve me perfectly. By the use Of his optometeT
he is enabled adap, Glasses minutely to the eye
l most cheerfutly recommend Mr.. Tobias TO all
having occasion to useglasses, and bear my testi
mony as to his skill as an optician.
HENRY r BALDWIN,
Assist. Sec'y to sign Land Warrants.
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