The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-11-27


Superior to any other in use-constructed in
accordance with the science and philosophy of
nature in peculiar form of a CONCAVO-
CONVEX ELLlPSIS, admirably adapted to the
Organ of Sight, and perfectly natural to the eye,
| afording, altogether, the best artificial help to
the human vision ever invented.
Sold only by the Professor of Optics and Spec
| tace Manufacturer.
| The advantages of these Soectac{es over all
| others are:
| list. The only true Lens known, being perfectly
| free from chromatic light, so well known to be
| the cause of injury to the vision, and which
makes the change from Spectacles to Glasses of
stronger power so often required while both near
and distant objects are seen with equal facility
| through the same Glasses.
| 3D. Can be worn with perfect ease for any
length OF time at one sitting, giving astonishing
clearness of vision, particularly by candle oT
other artificial light-comfort to the spectacle
wearer hitherto unknown.
Sd. Change of Spectacles or Glasses of stronger
magnlfylng power in most cases never required
should the defect arise from age, disease, or pre-
mature decay.thus securing to the patient good
sight during life.
4th. When the eyes ache or pain through the
action of bright light, such as is reflected from
snow, sunny weather, white paper, and in read
ing, writing, or sewing, or vivid colored bodies,
these Lenses, by softening the rays, effect most
| agreeable sensation and perfect cure.
9th. In all nervous affections of the eye, caus-
| ing dull and startling pains in the eye ball or
temple, appearance of luminous and dark spots in
the atmosphere, aching feeling like sand in the
| eye, the disturbed nerves are quoted, soothed
and entirely restored
9th. Ground by peculiar machinery got up at
| great cost, automatically calculated expressly
for the manufacture of this Lens SO as to produce
is at the exact centre, point of vital Importance
and which no other Lens possesses.
7th. Proof of superiority over the old kind of
spectacles They are used exclusively at all the
ia liz anft s,
elsewhere
Testimony of recommendations from Medical
gentlemen, Professors of the highest Opthalmic
talent in Norfolk and in the Union:
NORFOLK, VA, Nov. II, 1866.
have examined the Spectacles and Glasses of
Prof Bernhard, and have selected a pair for nv
own use. l believe they are of very superior
quality, and commend them to such as may re-
quire artificial aid.
ROBT. B. TUNSTALL, NJ. d.
have also selected pair of Prof Bernhardt's
Glasses for my own use, and concur fully in the
above recommendation.
WILLIAM sELDEN, M. D.
NORFOLK, Va, November, 1865.
We have examined Prof Bernhardt's Spectaces
and Glasses, and take great pleasure in recon-
mending them to the public. They are made of
the finest material, and with strict regard to
scientific principles. The Professor is emiuently
who may call upon him. We can confidently re-
commend him to the public patronage. Prof B.
is a thoroughly educated Optician.
VIM. ]. Moore, NJ. D., Jas. W. Leigh, M. D.,
J. c. Baylor, NJ. D., VIM. H. Lassell NJ D.,
Jas. D. Gait, NJ. D., S. G.. Browne N. D.,
E. D. Granier, NJ. D., E. NJ. Watts, NJ d, Ports
Geo. W. .. Maupin, NJ. D., Portsmouth,
Chas. R. McCalpin, NJ. D., +"
Rev. NJ O'Keefe, Catholic Pastor, Norfolk.
NORFOLK, Va, Nov. Goth, 1865
|. have examined great variety of glasses
manufactured by Prof M. Bernhardt, of New
York, and in justice to the Professor, must say
that his glasses are of very superior quality,
adapted to meet the wants of almost any eve
where the vision is in any way imperfect.
The Professor has selected for me a pair of
glasses which render my vision, for reading or
writing, as perfect as it was in YOUTH and cheer
fully commend him to all who may have need of
glasses to assist their sight.
GEO. ID. ARMSTRONG,
Pastor of Presbyterian Church, Norfolk
Testimonials similar to the above may be seen
at Professor Bernhardts office from
Hon. A. g. Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania
Hon. P. Morton, &c I" Indiana
Hon. Fl. A. Swift, g I" Minnesota.
Hon. r. E. Fenton, g /" New York
Hon. Alex. Ramsay, g :" Minnesota
Hon. Richard Yates, 90 .. Illinois,
Hon. Horatio Seymour Ex-Goy New York
And other distinguished gentlemen.
Office hours from 8 A. NJ, to p. M.
N. b. Owing to engagements elsewhere, Prof
Bernhard will be able TO remain here for short
time only. nov2s-tt