A FWEE
LECTURE
Free Admisson and nod Collectmn,
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.A Life Governor III; tlie New York Eye and Ear fimfiifi Wifiiploma
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to the New York Opthalmic Hospital. for Diseases of
EifiTsz‘e. .71 s .h.. ‘. n
t...’ Lian 35.53.51 , “1 " ' V
Dr. Franks lectures to disseminate useful knowledge. to introduce himself and his .UniIorni Focal
Spectacle Lenses, knowing how wide a field there 1s In the Eastern States for the professional services
of a well-skilled Optwian,’ In this much- abused and neglected branch of Science (thelc rrect. adaptation
of Spectacles to defective vision). The dealers in Spectacles generally being meg) merchants. en-
tirely ounacquainted mth the.fo'rmati'on- and functions of the Human Eye, its discuss. rt '9 peculiar con-
struction of different see, or their individual relation to the needs of opticallyiit' 1111 medyislon, the
laws of Optics. or L' .or its action on the nerves of si ht, therefore are unable to vise in the selec-
tion of Specta'cles.‘1‘e echally ignorant of the princip es goVernmg ‘tli’éir‘ scientific adjustment points
most required by the patient. ,:
13' Doors will be opened It 7:30'1n the evening; Lecture to commence at 8. Spats. will be reserved
for Ladies. INIB ”ll—THEIR; will not be any Spectacles sold' In the Lecture Rosin. Children under fifteen
years of age will not be mitte'd unless accompanied by their parents or guardians. ' ". ..
JUSI A 'RIVEI] IIERE, PM A SIII]III IIIIE ONLY' ‘
nnwann s. Iranians, m‘ ‘11.
Of New York City, with a large assortment of his
‘ UNIFORM FOCUS SPECTAGL'JES
FOR SALE. which be without once failing. scientifically adjusts to the Eye, at the first A'flem
with the first Pair he tries, so as to suit, with perfect ease and Ico’n'Ifort. without a neeffifi
change to those of stronger magnifEng' powers, equally well by artificial as daylight, from II] to 15
years from an examination of the ye alone! He is now at
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FOR A FEW DAYS oNLY.
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REGOMME. NDATIONS.
From the late Hon. MILLARD FILLMORE, Ex-Presideut of the United States:
Buffalo. New York, June 12th. 1858.
Professor Franks: Dear Sir—I take great pleasure in stating that I have used the Spectacles
you adjusted to my eyes when here, and they have given me the most entire satisfaction. I never
before had a pair so entirely suited to my vision, and that enabled me to read so long. with such
little inconvenience. Respectfully Yours. MILLARD FILLMORE.
I have great pleasure 1n staling that I have been suited by Dr. Franks with two pairs of his
Improved Spectacles, one for ord1na1 y read1ng,t11e other for use in the pulpit, which ansWer the
, pulpozie admiIably, enablin me tosee clearly. at the same time soothing the eye. He chose both
paiIs by the aid of his Upht Ialmascope. the first trial, without being obliged to try one pair afteI
another. RIGHT REV. J. WILLIAMS, Middletown, Bishop of Connecticut.
From the Hon. THOMAS H. SEYMOUR, Err-Governor of Connecticut and late Minister to the
Court of Russia:
Having had my eyes successfully medically treated by Prof. Franks, of the New York Opthal-
mic Hospital, foradisease long troublesome and suited with his Improved Spectacles very per—
fectly, I haVe much plasma in recommending his treatment to others.
THOMAS H. SEYMOUR.
DIPLOMAS. ‘-
New York @thalmz‘c Hospital for Diseases of the Eye.
This is to certify that Edward S.F1a11ks was. on the 9th day of July, 1853, unanimously ap-
pointed Optician to the New York Opthalmic Hospital for life.
In testimony wheieof, we have caused the seal of the Corporation to be hereunto affixed, this—
day of January. 1854.
Val. Mott. M. D., LL. D., JD P. Garrish, M. D., ' C. S. Woodhull. Pres’t,
W. Davidson, Sec’ y, .L. Rogers. M. D., Mark Stephenson, MD
New York Eye andD Ear Infirmary, January 15th 1851.
We hereby certify that Edward S. Franks' 1s a Life GOvernor of the New York Eye InfirmaI y,
and as such is entitled to the several pr'ivileges in pursuance of Act of COI p01 ation.
GEORGE WILKES; M. D. Sec’,y RUFUS L. LORD, President.
- REFERENGES‘...
The late Hon. Millard Fillmme. Ex—PresidentU. s. G Wilkes, M. D. Eye and E111- Inarmar
Prof. A B. Mott .Mi) D. N..Y Medical University. . D. L Roge M_.,D. N. Y. Eye HospitaI.
Prof M. Paine, M. . N.Y. Medical Unwersity .. E. S.D1xon 'torNNYYScalpel.
Prof. W. Darling,M. ILN NY. University. ' A. E. Hosack, M. D.,N
Prot. C. R. G.lman.M. D.,N. Y Medical University W. G. Wallace,M D. KEY.
Prof.‘ A. C. Post,M. D., N. Y. MedicalUniversity. Prof. F. NH. YHamilton, M. D. Bellview Medical College.
1. Wood. Pres'tN Y. Acadeni of Medicine.
\I. Stephenson M. D., N. Y. ye Infirmary. Prof. Austin Flint, M, DD Sem, Bellview College,N. Y.
Dubois, M. D., Eye and Ear Infirmary. ‘ . Prof.S. W. Thayer, M. .UnIverslty of Vermont.
T M. Halsted,M. D. ,Eye and Ear Infirmary. ' Prof. Carpenter,M. D., University of Vermont. '
Yale’ College; New Haven. Conn. ., Friday, May 11th. ISOO.
Paorrssou E. S. Famxs. -_—Sir: We the hnderslgned. haviu heard of your high repIitation as a Lecturer and your abil-
ity as an Optician. will esteem it a favor your delivering a Pub] 1: Lecture on- the Anatomy and Physiology of the Human
Eye, and on the Use and Abuse of S tacles. It will e beneficial to the commuaity, by instructing them of the danger of
usinu improper Sgactncles, and the meat of wearing proper ones, at the same time giving information on the formation
and functions of at delicate little organ, theE ye. , .u.
B. SILLIMAN, MD WHOOKER M. D. "
Professor of General and MAP lieZI Chemistry.‘ Professor of tv‘he Theory and Practice of Physic.
ELI iv 15 , c. A LINDSLEY, M. D;, 2
Professor of Materia Medicala‘ndM Therapeutics—Emeritus. _’ Professor of, TherugeutiEgTs 31)}th 111)..an Medics.
Professor of Principles and'Pr’act e of Surgery. Piwofessor‘ of Obsteirics..11 1: 1 A
0H ARLES HOOKER.M .D.. Professor of Anatomy and Physiology.
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CONNECTICUT NEWSPALEB EDITORIAL NOTICES
Hartford ('ourant: -“We have no doubt but Professor'- Franks' office at the American will be througed by applicants for
Spect Icles, and be a complete Hospital with patients having diseased organs of \ision, toconsult with so famous an
OculIst and 0 tician. "
Hart/01d waning Press. '—“In looking oveI Professor Franks’ advertisement, it will be seen that his references are
from the hi best sources of talent and respectability. "
Hartford]; Daily Post. —“We can with safety say to all suffering from any Ocular Disease to embrace this opportunity
as a means of restoration, for such another chance may never occur again. ”
New Haven Re ie/er. '—“'l‘he invention of Spectacles has done much to remedy a large class of optical ailments. but
the discoveries of rof. E. S. Franks, of the New York Eye Hospital. and the improvements he has made in the mnnufur' -
true of Spectacles, have opened a new era in this important department. "
New Harm Journal and Courier. '.——“I’rnf Fruuks' 1s Optician by Diploma to the New York Eye Hospital. patcutce of
an impoit: Int improvement in Spectacles, and a. Life- Governor to the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary."
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