Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-29

Wv suffer with defective sight caused by age
sickness, and particularly from glasses injudciously
selected TO his superior Spectaces and Classes
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy,
and brilliant Transparency suited precisely and ben
eciay to the wearer according TO the concavity or
convexty Of the eye. Very numerous arc the i'll
effects caused to the precious organs Of sight from
the commencement Of using glasses in not being pre-
cisey suited, by the use Of optometer; and the
practice Of many years enables him to measure the
focal disease Of the eyes, and such glasses that are
absolutely required will be furnished with precision
and satisfaction. J, g4&s. 5s7 $500
J., T; acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained and further solicits the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet avaed themselves
| of his aid Kill
Persons that cannot conveniently CALL by sending
the glasses in use and stating how many inches they
can read this print with their spectacles, can be sup
piled with such that will improve their sight.
InnumerabIe testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort from his glasses. X,
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office No 512,
Seventh street three doors from Odd-Fellows' Hall,
up stairs.
American Organ, May 81, 1885, from Judge v. Ellis,
NM aToBIAscoPIC SPECTACLE LENS.
Having suffered for many years past with weak
of the eyes, and that defect of vision which re-
suits from t.o constant and intense use Of these
sensitive organs we were led to make trial Of To-
bnss new and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name heads this article. We saw them recommend
ed by sundry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know,
and therefore had less hesitation in making the ex-
pertinent. We are more than pleased with the arti-
cle We read with less fatigue with these lens than
any had ever tried before; and we see more dis
tinctly with them. Without meaning todsparage the
claims of Others who have made improvements in
Spectacle Lens, we deem II but just to make the
above statement Mr.. fobas resides Seventh
street. opposite the National Intelgences Office"
WASHINGTON, August 8, 1856
Having been for years under the necessity Of hay-
ing two sets of glasses-one fof use in the daylight
and r. lumnIipht-I eaf frop Mr.
Tobias, which answered both purposes. have used
bis for several months and find them excellent.
EDWARD STUBBS,
OF Department of State
BRooKLYS 0RTHoPARDIc INSTITUTION,
April, 1854.
Afier most careful examination of.Mr j. Tobias's
Glasses, am enabled TO testify that their hardness
clearness polishing and exact optical shape render
them particularly recommendable to those whose
merely optical impairment Of the eyes in want Of
such auxiliaries | consider, moreover, Mr.. Tobias
fully qualified to determine the focus Of the eye both
by his optical knowledge and experience, and by
means OF his optometer. In addition, | can further
state that Mr.. Tobias has supplied some Of my pa
tents with Glasses. 10 their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, NJ d.,
Physician and Surgeon, Berlin Member Of the Royal
College Of Surgeons, England; Member Of the Med
ical Society Of London and Of the Pathological Sc
ciety ofNew York; late Surgeon Of the Royal Or.
thop@dic Institution of Manchester, England, ard
Surgeon Of the b. o. Institution.
NORFOLK, Va, July "a, 1854.
In the experience Of even two years, I have found
great difficulty in obtaining Speciaclcs that were ex
actly adapted to the weakness Of my sight This n-
convenience Mr.. Tobias seems TO have removed for
the present by the substitution for Of better and
more suitable Glasses. They clear, chrystal-like
and comfortable to my eyes. would commend him
to those who, from age or other infrmity, require
artificial aid in this way. ]. J. SIMKINS, NJ. b.
WILMINGTON N. c., June is, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight Of their
eyes so impaired as to require the Of Glasses
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias ma n suitable ncr-
son from whom TO obtain such Glasses as they may
require, he has suited me with pair OF Spectacles
for far and near sight. Ny sight has been impaired
Department, which berth required mo to be on duty
from IL O'Clock at night till aflcr day. during which
time l used but one light Qaa
W. A. WALKER.
SrR: The pair Of Spectaoles you furnished me yes
terday are particularly satisfactory a. me- They are
very decidedly the best possess, and am the owner
Of eight nine pairs, carefully selected In different
places, and from opticians recommended TO me on
account their professional standing in France, Eng
land and the United States. have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
q the eyes for the purpose Of preserving and impro
Respectfully yours, CHS. CALDWELL.
Professor Of M. G., Louisville, Ky.
Mr. J. TOMAS. .
LrrcuBURa November 2, 1854.
FROM examination Of Mr.. Tobias's Glasses, and
from his observations and remarks, am convinced
]. j. BLACKBOARD, MD.
PETEHsBuRG, October 81 1854.
About FIVE years ago, obtained from Mr. Tobias,
IN Washington, pair Of Glasses for The Spectacles
which used, and found them Of great assistance TO
my decaylng vision; and my opinion Of him is, that
he 10 skliui in the preparation OF Gasses for eyes
not too far gono 70 be benefited by such aid.
]. r. MAY.
See, for more testimonials. the Evening Star ~
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