Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-06-12
TO ILL THAT vALUETHEI SIGHT


selected to his superio- Soectacles and Glasses care
fully ground by himself to true spherical accuracy
and brilliant transparency suited precisely and ben
e6cally to the wearer, according to the concaviy
convexity of the eye. Very numerous the i'll
effects caused to the precious organs of sight from
the commencement of using glasses in not being pre-
clsely suited by the use OF an optometer; and the
practlce of many years enables him to measure the
focal disease OF the eyes, and such glasses that
absolutely required will be furnished with precision
and satisfaction.
j. 4. acknowledges the very liberal encourage
ment already obtained and further solicis the pat
ronage Of those that have not yet ayailed themselves
of his aid.
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
Circulars to be had gratis, at his Office, No. 5l2,
eventh street, three doors from Odd-Fellows' Hall,
lnnumerable testimonials to be seen, and refer
ences given to many who have derived the greatest
ease and comfort fiom his glasses.
WILMINGTON, N. o., June l6, 1854.
To persons who have have had the sight of their
eyes impaired as to require the use of GLASSES,
would recommend Mr.. John Tobias as suitable per-
son from whom to obtain such Glasses they may
require he has suited with pair of Spectaces
tor far and near sight. Ny sight has been impaired
very much by service OF years III the Post Office
Department. which berth required me to be on duty
from II o'clock at night till after day, during which
SINE used but one light
W. A. WALKER.
BROOKLYN ORrHoPARDIc INSTITUTION,
April, 1884.
After most careful examination of Mr.. j. Tobias's
Glasses enabled to testify that their hardness,
cl rness polishing, Id exact optical shape, render
them particularly nncommeudabe to those whtse
merely optical i'm Tment OF the eyes are in want OF
uch auxiliaries. consider, moreover, MIR. Tobias
uy qualified to determine the focus of the eye, both
by his opS ;al hnowledge and experience, and by
means o. l., cptometer. In addition l can further
state t nj r. Tobias has supplied some of my pa
tentS T..l 1 asses, to their and my satisfaction.
LOUIS BAUER, M. D.,
p.ysic an and Surgeon, Berlin; Member of the Royal
Coll, &c of Surgeons England; Member of the Med
ical ociety of London, and of the Pathological So
ciety Of New York; late Surgeon of the Royal Or.
thopS die Institution of Manchester, England, and
Surgeon of the B. o. Institution
Copy of testimonial which appear ed in the Daily
An erlcan Organ, May 81, 1885, from Judge v. Ellis,
Qa.e edi.or3
'"I avng suffered for many years past with weak
ness If the eyes, and that defect of vision which re-
suits fr,m too constant and intense use of these
sensity organs, were led to make trial OF To-
bias and improved discovery for the eyes, whose
name b pis this article, We saw them recommend
ed by sundry gentlemen of Virginia, whom we know
and ther efore had less hesitation in making the
pertinent We are more than pleased with the art-
ce We read with less fatigue with these lens than
fny we had ever tried before; aud we see more dis
incuy with them Without meaning to disparage the
claims Of others, who have made improvements in
Spectacle Lens, we deem it but Just to make the
above statement Mr.. Tobias resides on Seventh
street, opposite the National Intelligencer office.
LYNcuBuRs November I, 1854.
From an examination OF Mr. Iubias's Glasses and
from his observations and remarks, am convinced
that he is a skilful optican.
J. J.. BLACKFORD, NJ. ID.
NORFOLK, VA, July 81, 1854.
In the experier, of oven two years, have found
great difficulty in Obtaining Spectacles that were ex-
acty adapted to the weakness of my sight This in
convenience Mr. Tobias seems to have removed for
the present by the substitution for of better and
more suitable Glasses. They clear chrysta- like
and comfortable to my eyes, l would commend him
TO those who, from age or other iufrmity require
artificial aid in this way. j. j. SIAIKINS, M. b.
SIR: The pair of Spectacles you furnished me yes
erday are particularly satisfactory to me. They are
very decidedly the best possess, and am the owner
If eight or nine pars, carefully selected in different
places, and from opticians recommended to me on
&C ount OF their professional standing in France Eng
lad 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 mpro
.ng the sight.
Professor of NJ c., Louisville, Ky
WASHINGTON, August 8, 1855.
Having been for yeai under the necessity OF hav-
ing two sets of glasses one for use in the daylight
s.d one for lamphght Il procured set fran Mr..
robias, which answered. both purposes. have used
nis for several months, and find them excellent
EDWARD STUBS,
OfDepartinent of State.
PRrERsBURa, October 81 1884.
About Ave years ago.-I obtained from Mr. Tobias,
n s1Washington a pair Of Glasses for the Spectacles
which used, and found them Of great assistance TO
my decayng vision; and my opinion OF him Is, that
he is skiltuln the preparation of Glasses for eyes
not too far gone 10 be benefited by such aid.
J. r. MAY.
See, for more testn,ouialT, the Evening Star.
Aug l5--1y
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IL Sheet Iron Ware Manufacturer, Pitt street. rear
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