The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-02
SPECTACLES.

DoCDAE PLofON SPEO1ACLES
The only perfect Lens In existence,
superior 10 any other in use-coDstructad In
accordance with the science and philosonbv Of
nature in peculiar form of a CONEAV0
CoNVE ELLIPSIS, admirably adanted m tba
organ OF Sight, and perfectly natural to the eve,
the human vision ever invented, ~
Sold only by the Professor of Optics and Snoo
tacle Manufacturer. E'N 'ps'-
The advantages Of these Spectaclss over all
LIST. The only true Lens known heinz nerfao.,,,
free from chromatic light so well known to he
the cause of injury to the vision. and which
makes the change from Spectacles to Glasses If
stronger power so often required, while both near
and distant objects are seen with eouai fac;;tv
through the same Glasses. 70
"a. Gan be worn with perfect ease for any
length OF time at one sitting, giving astonisbing
ciearness OF vision, particularly BY candle or
other artificial light-comfort to the snectac ola
wearer hitherto unknown
80. Change OF Spectacles or Glasses of stronger
magniying power in most cases never REQUIRED.
should the defect arise from age disease. or nre,
sight during life. e'oN
4th When the eyes ache or pain throueh thu
action OF bright light such as is reflected from
snow, sunny weather, white paper, and in read.
.hR, writing or sewing, or vivid colored bodies
agreeable sensation and perfect cure. -,
9th. In all nervous affections of the eve. cana
ing dull and startling pains in the eva hall or
temple, appearance of luminous and dark spets in
tne atmosphere aching or feeling like sand in the
eye, the disturbed nerves are Quoted, soothed
and entirely restored.
9Th Grouad by peculiar machinery got nm Mt
great cost, automatically calculated expressIv
az ma 81 this Lens, 80 as to produce
II Win the true spherical accuracy, and Its focus
Is at the exact centre, point of vital Importance
and which no other Lens possesses,
tn frool OF superiority over the old kind of
spectacies: They are used exclusively at all the
hospitals for diseases of the eve in New York and
elsewhere. "'~ gu"
Testimony Of recommendations from Medical
gentlemen, Professors of the highest Opthalmie
talent IN Norfolk and in the Union:
NoaFoLK, Va. Nov. IL, 1866.
have examined the Spectacies and GLASSES of
frof. bernhardt, and have selected pair for INV
own use believe they are of very s,nerior
quality, and commend them to such an NAV re-
quire artificial aid.
ROBT, B, TUNsTALL. Nm
! have also selected pair of Pref. Bernhsrdt,s
Glasses for my own use, and concur fully in the
above recommendation.
WILLIAM SELDEN, NJ b.
NORFOLK, Va, November. 1853.
We have examined Prof Bernhardt,s SpeetacIes
ana Glasses, and take great pleasure in recon-
mending them to the public. They are made Of
the finest material, and with strict regard to
sc,ent1nc principles. The Professor is eminently
capable OF adapting glasses to suit the ewes of a
VINO may cal upon him. We can confidently re-
commend him to the public patronage. Prot. B.
is a thoroughly educated Optician.
VIM. J. Moore, NJ. d., Jas w. LEIGH. MN
J.. G. Baylor, N. D., VIM. II. Lasseil. M. D..
E. D. Granier, N. B.. E. NJ Watss ~ y P D.,
geo. y. Maupin, NJ. d., Portsmouth.
Chas. H. MeCalpin, M. d., 49,
Rev. M. OKeefe, Catholic Pastor, Norfolk.
NORFOLK, Va, Nov goth, 1865.
have examined q great variety OF glasses
manufactured by Prot, NJ. Bernhardt. OF New
York, and in justice to the Professor. must saw
that bis glasses are of a very superior QUALITY.
adapted to meet the wants Of almost snv eve.
where the vision is in any way Imperfect. 80
The Professor has selected for me q pair of
glasses which render my vision, for reading or
writing, as perfect it was in youth. and cheer
fully commend him to all who may have need of
glasses to assist their sight &. r =. ~ r. IN
GEO. D.. ARMSTRONG,
Pastor of Presbyterian Church, Norfolk.
testimonials similar to the above may be seen
at Professor Bernhardt's Office from IA
hon. A. It. Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania.
Hon. U p. Morton, 90 Indiana
Hon. "A. Swift, /" g Ninnesota.
Hon. X. 4. Fenton, I" q New York.
hon. Alex. Ramsay, =" Minnesota.
Hon. Richard Yates, " q Illinois.
non. hQratio Seymour. Ex-Gov New York
And 0thSr distinguished gentlemen,
once hours from 8 A. M, to g p, M.
:, N. b. owing to engagements elsewhere. Prof
Bernhardt will be able TO remain here for short
''ino only. nov2a-tf