Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-11-18

NCAeStA VI JuOButSHbs
WORKS UPON HYDRAULICS. There has
recently been added to the State Library
several French works in regard to the control
and uses of water courses and water, written
by prominent engineers of France. Among
the works received are these: "Hydraulique
Agricole, by n. De Button, volumes
lie Service Hydraulique," by De Passey;
Experiences Sur L'employ Des Faux Dams
les Irrigations," by Mangon Inondations," +"
by Duveau; "Memoir Sur les Inondations, -
by Stratkowski; "Etudes Sur les Inonda-
tions, Causes ct Remede," by NJ. J. Dumas
Movement Des Faux Dams Les Reservoirs,
A Alimentation Variable" by Graeff, also
another work by the same author upon the
subject of Strengthening and correcting water
courses "Moteurs Hydrauliques, Appareils
Eleyer L'Eau," compilation; Irrigation
ct Assainisssment des Terres," three volumes
Of text and two of plates, by r. Pareto
Utilisation des Faux DEgont." public
document issued by the French Government,
in three volumes. In addition to these, three
works in German have been placed upon the
shelves. They are "Landes. Maiorationen,"
by Wurfbain der Wiesenbau." by Dun
kelberg and Der Rationale Wiesenbau,"
Vincent. These and other books ordered are
and we're obtained as being of value In con-
nection with subjects and interests which are
leading in this State.
AUCTION OF PAINTINGs.-The special sale
at auction of the entire collection Of elegant
paintings of the wellknown artist Norton
Bush, will take place at AS J, between
Fourth and Fifth streets, this evening, COM
mencing at s o'clock. The disposal of the
collection is placed in the hands of D.. J.
Simmons & Co., but the celebrated auctioneer
J. o. Edridge, of San Francisco, will con-
duct the sale. The collection to be sold con.
sists of fifty-Gve original paintings taken from
sketches made in South America, the Eastern
States and California. Those who have
examined these paintings during the past few
DAYS while they have been on exhibition, or
who have previously met with them in his
studio or elsewhere, require no commenda.
ton in reference to them. A rare opportunity
is here afforded for those who desire to make
holiday presents, by securing work Of art
by this favorite painter. All the pictures are
elegantly framed, and will be sold without
reserve to the highest bidder.
PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATIONS. There were
yesterday fled with the Secretary of State
articles of incorporation of the San Francisco
Can-makers' Protective Association, the OBJ
iect of which society is TO foster and protect
the interests Of the can-makers of San Fran
cisco. It's present Directors, all of that city,
are William Beck, Albert johnson, Hector
Brodie, James Neil, Jr., and Luther Hendry.
It has no capital stock An aid and pro-
tective association, to be known as the Uniao
Portugueza, has been formed. with principal
Office at San Leandro Alameda county. and
OF which l.. A. Ferreira, J. Martin, v 7.
Bragg, J. Roberts and W. d. Smith, of that
place, are Directors. It's object is to protect
its members and their families, and to pay
fixed amount from assessments at death of
the former.
INCORPORATED. = The Plymouth Water
Company has fled articles of incorporation
with the Secretary of State. The purposes
of the company are stated to be to supply the
village of Plymouth, Amador county, with
water. The office of the company is at that
place, and it has capital stock of $40. 900,
issued in shares of 81 each. The Directors
are Marvin S. Bruce, Charles Lee, Louis
Hauk, j. III. Wood and jackson Little, all
of Plymouth. The Plymouth Hook and Lad
der Company, No. l. subscribed 500 shares
and the other subscribers are from ten TO titty
shares each by numerous residents of the
town.
THANKSGIVING AT ELK GRovE.-A corre-
SpluuSIl sbSlSS budb OAiioh 1CA'tSC WILL Oo
held at the Presbyterian Church. Elk Grove,
on Thanksgiving Day. at II A. II, when Rev.
Mr.. Priddy, of the NJ. L. Church, will de-
liver the sermon. A dinner for the benefit Of
the Presbyterian Church will be given By the
ladies of that society from II to 4 P. N. at the
Toronto Hotel
THIS Is the last day of Norton Bush's art
exhibition. The pictures will be on view all
day until o'clock this evening, when they
will be removed from the walls aud arranged
for the sale ats P. NJ.
a TREAT-Don't fail to attend the grand
holiday opening of Ackerman & Co. on Men
day. November 21st; if you do you will re-
gret it.
For 55 CENTS PAIR.-Two hundred cor
sets, French eontille, well made, and comfort
guaranteed, at the Red House.
LIGHT SHADES in satin, suitable for fancy
work, for less than cost. Closing sale, L.
Bien, Eighth and streets.
The RED HOUSE ia yeritsbly taking Sacra-
mento by storm.