The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-12-07

the only perfect Lens i'm existence
superior to any other in use-construeted in
accordance with the science and philosophy Of
nature IN a peculiar fern of a CONCAV01
| CONVEX ELLlPSlS, admirably adapted tn tho
| Organ OF Sight and perfectly natural to the awa
affording, altogether, the best artificial helm tn
| the human vision ever invented. up ~
Sold only by the Professor of Optics and Spec-
tace Manufacturer. N'-N epe'-
The odeantages Of these .Spectaczes oper all
| others are: wv u"
lst The only true Lens known being perfectIv
| free from chromatic light, so we'll known to he
the cause OF injury to the vision, and which
makes the change from Spectaces to GIassns NJ
stronger power so often required, while both near
and distant objects are seen with eoual facility
through the same Glasses.
I'd Can be worn with perfect ease for any
length OF time at one sitting, giving astonishing
ciearness OF vision, particularly BY candle or
other artificial light-comfort to the spectacle
wearer hitherto unknown
80. Change OF Spectacles or Glasses of stronger
magnlfylng power in most cases never required
shouid the defect arise from age, disease or pre-.
mature decay-thus securing to the patient eond
sight during life e''"
4th W hen 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 sotening the rays, effect a most
agreeable sensation and perfect cure
9th. In all nervous affections of the eve. caus-
ing dull and startling pains in the eve ball or
temple, appearance of luminous and dark spots in
the atmosphere aching or feeling like sand in the
eye, the disturbed nerves are ouieted soothed
and entirely restored.
oth. Ofound by peculiar machinery got up at
great cost, automatically calculated expressly
Tor the manufacture of this Lens so as to produce
1t with the true spherical accuracy and its focus
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
hospitals for diseases of the eye in New York and
elsewhere
Testimony Of recommendations from Medical
gentlemen, Professors of the highest Opthalmic
talent in Norfolk and in the Union:
NORFOLK, VA, Nov. II, 1865.
have examined the Spectacles and Glasses of
frof. Bernhardt, and have selected pair for my
own use. | believe they are of very superior
quality, and commend them to such as NAV re-
quire artificial aid. 1914
RoBT. b. TUNSTALL, MD.
have also selected pair of Prof Bernhardts
GLASSES Tor my own use, and concur fully in the
above recommendation
WILLIAM SELDEN, d.
NORFOLK, Va, November, 1865.
We have examined Prof Bernhardts Spectacles
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 eminently
capable OF adapting glasses to suit the eyes of all
who may call upon him. We can confidently re-
commend him to the public patronage. Prof B.
is a thoroughly educated Optieian.
VIM. J. Moore, NJ. D., Jas. W. Leigh, M. D.,
J. G. Baylor, N. D., VIM H. Lassell, NJ. D..
Jas. D. Gait, NJ D., s. G. Browne M D.,
E. D. Granier, NJ. D., E. M. Watts, N D, Ports
Geo. W. Q, Maupin, M. d., Portsmouth.
Chas. Il. McCalpin, M. d., --7"iisg
Rev. M. OKeefe, Catholic Pastor, Norfolk.
NoRFoLK, VA, Nov. 10th, 1866.
have examined great variety of glasses
manufactured by Prof. NJ Bernhard, 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 eye, (
where the vision is in any way imperfect
The Professor has selected for me pair
glasses which render my vision, for reading OF
writing, as perfect it was in youth. and cheer
fully commend him to all who may have need OIL
glasses to assist their sight
GEO. d. ARMSTRONG;,
Pastor of Presbyterian Church, Norfolk
Testimonials similar to the above may be seen
az Professor Bernhardt's office from
Hon. A. q. Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania
Hon. P. Morton, &c ss Indiana
Hon A. Swift, &c Minnesota.
Hon. r. e. Fenton, 90 r" New York.
Hon. Alex. Ramsay, q Minnesota.
Hon Richard Yates, &C /" Illinois.
Hon. Horatio Seymour, GOV. New York.
And other distinguished gentlemen.
once hours from 8 A. M, to 6 +. NJ ~.
N. b. Owing to engagements elsewhere, fr tu;
Bernhardt will be able to remain here for snof'
time only. ah % noV2S-u