Times-Advocate, 1987-06-17, Page 25Saturday,
June 20 4Z'
at 6:00 p.m.
Everyone bidding in the auction
must register and have a •bidder
number. Bidder cards must be
displayed clearly for the Auc-
tioneer and Recorders to see.
Registration desk open at 6:00
p.m.
SILENT AUCTION items are on
display in lobby area. Each item
has been numbered and labelled.
Tickets for the silent auction cost
one dollar each, or five dollars for
a bundle of 8. Write your bidder
number on the tickets and place
one (or more) tickets in the
numbered box which corresponds
to the number of the items you are
bidding on. No bid will be allow-
ed after 8:00 p.m. At that time the
items will be taken to the Main
Stage. The winning ticket will be
drawn from each box following the
live auction. The following items
nos. 1 - 15 are in the Silent Auc-
tion. GOOD LUCK!
1. FINE DINING courtesy of
Robindale's at either Exeter or
Goderich locutions. $35.00 gift
certificate for Huron County's
finest.
2. COUNTRY GOURMET FOOD
BASKET. Scrumptious! Com-
pliments of Country Sampler,
Grand Bend.
3. "CHARLIE CHAPLIN"
STATUETTE BY AUSTIN PRODUC-
TIONS. A delightful piece!
Donated by Dinney's Fine Fur-
niture, Exeter.
4. SPRING OIL & FILTER and
CLEAN-UP SPECIAL. Make that
Edsel feel proud of itself! From
Miles Ford Sales, Exeter.
5. TWO STEP STOOL for high
places; tiny tot play desk;
3 -position plant stand; exercise
steps to stay fit. Its uses are
limited only by your imagination!
Donated by Moffat & Powell,
Exeter.
6. MINI -GOURMET MEAL FOR
TWO compliments of the Pinery
Inn, Grand Bend. Valid on any
Saturday night within 12 months
of auction. The super menu in-
cludes 4 -course filet mignon meal,
a gloss of wine and a Spanish
coffee.
7. UNIQUELY YOU, Grand Bend,
has donoted a $25 gift certificate
to make you more unique than
ever before.
8. J. DEE'S SUMMERHOUSE
restaurant has donated a $40.00
gift certificate. Try this super
Grand Bend eatery.
9. TWO PAIRS OF SUBSCRIP-
TIONS TO GRAND BEND CON-
CERT ASSOCIATION 1987/88
SEASON. Rewarding for discern•
ing music lovers! Includes four
concerts, two special events and
substantial discounts off all CBC
albums, audio cassettes and
compact disc recordings. (Two
winners •- one pair each).
10. GOLF SHIRT. Look fabulous
on the fairway! Compliments of
RSD Sports Den, Exeter.
11. HAND KNIT LADIES
SWEATER. Stylish and distinguish-
ed. Worm and practical too! From
Helen Kneale, Grand Bend.
12. BLYTH FESTIVAL invites you
to attend its current season by
bidding for a "voucher pok". Plus.
a poster!
13. TWO DAYS CAMPING FEES
at one of southwestern Ontario's
most attractive sites. Courtesy of
Rock Glen Family Resort and
Campground, Arkona.
-PRESENTS-
Times-Advocate, June 17, 1987
Help -haunch
our 16th
Season!
MEALS, DEALS,
TUNES & BAR000NS
-AT OUR SEASON -OPENING -
FUN Auction!
A SUPER SELECTION OF ITEMS WILL BE
PUT ON THE BLOCK FOR SILENT &LIVE AUCTION
INCLUDING
14. TEDDY. Does this mean cute
bear or what? Compliments of In-
spirations, Grand Bend.
•
15. FAMILY FUN AT GRAND
BEND. Get this kids. Here are 4
passes for goofy golf; 10 kid-
dyland rides; 5 laps on the go-
karts for two (minimum height
4'6") to use anytime up to Labour
Day at Track 'n Trail, 4 miles south
of Grand Bend. Wow! And, as if
that isn't enough all this comes
with a $20.00 gift certificate for
use at Best's Enterprises. Holy
crowly! Get Dad to bid on this
one.
This is a partial listing only. A
list of additions will be
available at registration time.
6:00 p.m. The following -items
are being sold by LIVE AUC-
TION at 8:00 p.m. -
16. NEW YORK SELTZER has
donated 'a fold -up choir, cooler
and•° supply of Seltzer: With this
package you'll really be set to
relax and enjoy the long hot days
of summer!
17. FOUR GREEN FEES plus two
electric carts at Oakwood -- one
of southwestern Ontorio's
outstanding golf courses. Com-
pliments of Oakwood Inn, Grand
Bend.
18. BLUEWATER SPLASHDOWN
PARK Sarnia: 2 adult passes and
4 children's passes for this fun
facility. This is what summer is all
about!
19. RED PUMP RESTAURANT,
BAYFIELD. A $50.00 gift cer-
tificate from this renowned
restaurant situated in one of lake
Huron's most beautiful villages.
20. CARLTON INN HOTEL
Carlton Street, Toronto invites you
to enjoy a Weekend for Two. Ar-
rive on Friday, check out on Sun-
day and enjoy a complimentary
breakfast on one day. This hotel
has a great location for Toronto
visitors: close to Maple Leaf
Gardens, the subway, the Eaton
Centre and all the fun and excite-
ment that downtown Toronto has
to offer.
21. SIX ROSE BUSHES in a varie-
ty of colours. You owe this to
yourself -- take some time to
smell the roses! Compliments of
Lakewood Nursery and Garden
Centre, Exeter and St. Joseph.
22. UNFRAMED WATER COL-
OUR PAINTING. Picture this in
your home and give a home to
this picture. Courtesy of Down
Kruse, Forest.
23. AGRIPRESS RACQUET
FACILITY FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
and tokens for five 40 -minute
periods. Either squash or racquet-
ball. A super racket! Com-
pliments of Adrian Bayley.
24. CAR WASH EACH WEEK FOR
A YEAR. Courtesy of Clarke Self
Serve, Exeter. Be a shining exam-
ple to all your friends!
25. WHEELS INN Chatham will
welcome the fortunate bidder to
its splendid leisure facility for a
2 -night room package for 2 peo•
ple. Two children can also stay
free if required. This offer is sub-
ject to availability, excludes
statutory holidays and must be us-
ed by December 24, 1987.
26. CRYSTAL BOWL A beautiful
piece. Donated by Tom and Trudy
Crossman, Grand Bend.
27. SWIM. SUIT OF YOUR
CHOICE AND 10 TANNING ses-
sions. You'll look great! Com-
pliments of The Sun Shop and Tan-
fast-ic Experience, Grand Bend.
28. SIX NEW YORK STRIP
STEAKS. Fresh, 1" thick.
Mouthwatering? You bet! Com -
'aliments of the Tenderspot,
Grand Bend
and
TWO BOTTLES OF RED WINE in a
basket to be enjoyed with the
delicious steaks, from a friend of
the Playhouse.
29. iSTACKING ALUMINUM
PATIO TABLE. Sturdy and useful.
Compliments of Degroots
Nurseries.
39. WEEKEND FOR TWO at Lon-
don's Golden Pheasant Motel.
Valid October '87 to March 15,
1988 (depending on availability).
Get away for either a cozy Fri-
day Saturday or Saturdoy Sunday
stay. You could even consider in-
viting your spouse!
52. FUN AND FOOD IN GRAND
BEND Take the family out with 2
passes (8 rides each) on the Giant
Splashdown V bterslide and 4
posses to Beach Golf mini golf.
Then replenish everyone's energy
with a visit to Our Andrews for 4
hotdogs, 4 small fries and 4 small
drinks (prior to Labour Day).
*40. HAND MADE QUILT painstakingly made and donated by
the Sauble Court Tenants Association, Grand Bend, for the se-
cond year in a row. last year the quilt was one of the most keen-
ly sought-after items; and quite understandably so -- it was
simply gorgeous. This one is equally magnificent. A true piece
de resistance!
41. CARTON OF PHOTO COPIER
PAPER (4,000 sheets). Wanna run
that by again! Compliments of
Stephen Printing, Exeter.
*30. CONSTELLATION HOTEL. Deluxe weekend for two adults
and two children! Plus gourmet Sunday Brunch for two adults
and two children!
and
CANADA'S WONDERLAND. Four regular pay -one -price
passports for Canada's premier amusement park! ! Pack up all
your cares and go, go on this wonderful mini -vacation! ! 1
31. HAND KNIT CARRIAGE SEI
for that little person aged 6
months to 1 year old in your life.
This 2 -piece outfit features legg-
ings and pink hooded sweater
with smock look detail. Donated
anonymously by o friend of the
Playhouse.
32. FLOATING ARRANGEMENT
FOR YOUR SWIMMING POOL
PARTY. This exquisite presenta-
tion will delight your guests and
assist in elevating your entertain-
ing to a truly memorable occa-
sion. To be redeemed by
September 15. Valid within 20
mile radius of Exeter. This unique
donation is from Country Flowers,
Exeter.
33. PAIR OF ADULT WATER SKIS
for your high-speed summer -time
fun! This premium item is
donated by Warner Auto Marine
Inc.. Grand Bend.
34. DINNER FOR TWO ON
TORONTO'S AIRPORT STRIP.
Compliments of the Carlton Place
Hotel. in its relaxing and en-
joyable Apples Restaurant. (Ex-
cludes alcoholic beverages). Good
value?Definitely! A great place to
meet and eat.
35. DESSERTS FOR A YEAR. En-
joy the "dessert -of -the month"
from For Goodness Sake. Serve
6-8 friends each month for a year.
Delectable? Say no more!
Donated by Freda Barber, Grand
Bend.
36. HAND KNIT NORDIC
SWEATER. What a splendid way
to stay worm! Donated by Mary
Durkin, Si. Thomas.
37. GRAND THEATRE COM;
PANY. 4 tickets to the Gala
Opening, October 24, 1987. Be
part of this super occasion at one
of the area's outstanding
theatres.
38. 525 GIFT CERTIFICATE.
courtesy of Boyds Foodlond.
Forest.
525.00 GROCERIES compliments
of Knechtel's, Forest. Either to put
btead on the table or to stock up
on All -Bran, this is an opportuni-
ty not to be missed.
Plus
S5 GIFT CERTIFICATE from
Sweets 'n' Things. Forest. Ponder
to your sweet tooth!
Chicken Barbecue
6:00 p.m.
$7.00 per person or $3.00 with HCP
season subscription (bring voucher)
Please cull 238-8387 to confirm your at-
tendance for catering purposes.
LIVE AUCTION
Commences 8:00 ptm.
Everyone welcome
We wish to thank all of the companies and
individuals who have so generously
donated all of the above items in .support
of Huron Country Playhouse.
Additional special thanks to:
Joe Simmons, Cloverleaf Auctions, Sarnia
Michael Mulroney and James Gray
Exeter Times -Advocate
Peter Henderson, CHOK 1070, Sarnia
4.
42. PICTURE FRAMING BY
RAINTREE DESIGN, Exeter-- the
company that con bring exquisite
good taste and heightened am-
bience into your home.
43. PEN & INK DRAWING OF
BIDDER'S HOME OR COTTAGE.
Sit indoors and admire the outside
of your house! Compliments of
Oriole Munro, Point Edward.
44. BASKET OF WINE donated by
the Huron Country Playhouse
Guild. Always popular and
outstanding value at post HCP
auctions.
45. SUMMER WEIGHT COTTON
SWEATER. Washable; size ladies
medium to large; hand knit; cable
design, excellent value. Donated
by a friend of the Playhouse.
46. SATURDAY NIGHT FLIGHT
FOR TWO at the fabulous Best
Western Conestoga Inn, Kit-
chener. Includes their super Sun-
day Brunch. Anytime up to
September 30, 1987.
and
PIONEER SPORTSWORLD
WATER PARK (Kitchener). Ad-
mission for two anytime during
July 1987. It's Worlds of Fun!
47. VISIT THE TORONTO
MONEY MARKET including lunch
for two! For the money hungry!
Courtesy of McLeod, Young &
Weir.
48. BENMILLER INN. One nights
accommodation for two people at
this charming' country inn. Con-
tinental breakfast is included and
this item can be used up to July
28, 1988. Reservations 8 weeks in
advance is advised.
49. EXETER TIMES -ADVOCATE
OVERSEAS SUBSCRIPTION for 1
year. Forget writing those time
consuming and laborious letters
to that Aunt in Karachi, Wagga
Wagga or Tollahassee. Send her
the T -A: it's like o letter from
home to anywhere in the world.
Thank you Times -Advocate.
53. BRASS TABLE LAMP. It's a
beauty! Donated by Hotson
Lighting, Grand Bend.
54. "PINK FLOWER" PAINTING.
A delight to behold. Donated by
Bear Creek Studio, Petrolia.
55. STAINLESS STEEL CUTLERY
SET FOR 12. Ideal for throwing a
dinner party. Or simply going for
long periods without starting the
dishwasher if you live on your
own. Courtesy of Keelans Fur-
niture, Sarnia.
56. ENSEMBLE OF OUTDOOR
FURNITURE consisting of club
chair, cocktail table and perfect
plant. Donated by Casual In
dustries Ltd., Grand Bend.
57. 20 DELUXE CAR WASHES.
Not just the outside but inside
too! Now you can give a ride to
your neighbours kids or your
mother-in-law's dog without
regrets! Courtesy of Grand Bend
Plymouth Chrysler Ltd.
58. PLUSH TOY from the Interna-
tional Kennel Club collection of
"Stuffed" toys. Owner con join the
International Kennel Club to
register their "dog"! Excellent
value, courtesy of The Book Store,,
Grand Bend.
59. BOTTLE OF'TAYLORS 1963*
VINTAGE PORT, (bottled in Opor-
to in 1966) with Stilton Cheese! A
rare opportunity. Donated by
Dave and Anne Bannister.
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completion. Surprise for so-
meone? Or see yourself as others
see you -- warts and all!
63. CASUAL FINE DINING is the
order of the day at Grand Bend's
newest restaurant. $50.00 gift cer-
tificate. Compliments of "Coconut
Boy". Enjoy!
64. SKYDIVING FIRST JUMP
COURSE. Take advantage of this
opportunity now. It'll be much bet-
ter than jumping out of the plane
and then trying to read o manual!
Donated by Grand Bend Sport
Parachuting Centre. -
65. SKYLINE TORONTO invites
you to bid for a gift voucher for a
weekend for two. Take advantage
of this anytime up to December 1,
1987.
66. FOUR TOP GUN HATS. Way
to go! Compliments of Keelans
Audio Video, Sarnia. (one hat per
winner). -
67. 2 -PIECE "TEDDY". Red and
frilly with white lace top. In fact,
very thrilly! Compliments of Perry
Originals, Exeter.
68. PAIR OF PLANTERS. It takes
two to tangle. Donated by Arc
Industries.
69. TWO LINED LAUNDRY.
BASKETS. Get in there like a dir-
ty shirt. Compliments of The
Wicker Shop.
70. DESK QUARTZ CLOCK with
brass coloured trim. Go for this
one -- there's no time like the pre-
sent. Donated by Sumner
Jewellers, London.
71. LONG DINNER HAM. Yes,
extremely long Take a long lunch
to enjoy it. Courtesy of Dieter
Meyer' Meats. Wharncliffe Rd..
London.
72. DINNER FOR TWO AT
FRIARS TWO, London. this place
- could easily become a habit.
60. KUBOTA G5200 TRACTOR WITH 48" MOWER. The suc-
cessful bidder has the season's use (to October 1, 1987) of this
brand new 14 hp marvel, that has a retail value of $8,500.00!
This hardworking, versatile and durable machine features a
rugged 3 -cylinder diesel engine; the flexibility of hydrostatic
transmission; is liquid cooled and shaft driven. The fortunate
purchaser of this item will have the option to buy this state -of -
thwart machine on very favourable terms of season's end or
relinquish it without obligation. The Kubota G5200 Tractor and
48" mower appears in this auction through the generosity of
Kubota Tractor Canada Ltd., Markham, Ontario acid its London
and area dealer, Hyde Park Lawn 8 Garden Equipment Ltd.,
Hyde Park. ,
61. MICROWAVE NON-STICK
SIZZLIN' SKILLET. Ideal for perk-
ing up last weekend's leftovers.
Compliments of Keelans Fur•
niture, Sarin°.
and
THE MICROWAVE AND FREEXER
COOKBOOK tells you how to zap
frozen chunks of food and
transform them into gourmet
delights. Courtesy of Drysdoles
Major Appliance Centre ltd
Hensall.
•50. PRIVATE AIR SHOW FOR 12 PEOPLE, courtesy of Terryair,
Grand Bend, with COCKTAILS and HORS D'OEUVRES com-
pliments of The Thirsty Fox, Grand Bend. What a spectacular,
breathtaking, mouthwatering &nd memorable way to entertain
your friends! Truly a star item in this year's auction!
51. FITNESS EQUIPMENT. No
doubt your body is a perfectly tun-
ed machine in niint condition. If it
is .- keep it'h v way. If it isn't --
do somethir,y about it. Either way,
bid on this. Courtesy of Rollie's
Sports and Cycle, Grand Bend.
62. COLOUR CARICATURE done
from your supplied photograph.
Donated and drown by
southwestern Ontario's
celebratedartist David Bannister.
Size approximately 12" x 16" (un-
framed). One or two people can
be feotured. Allow one month for
Our distinguished auctioneer:
Joe Simmons, Cloverleaf
Auctions, Sarnia
Our illustrious master of ceremonies:
Peter Henderson,
CHOK 1070, Sarnia
We accept VISA, MasterCard American Ex-
press and cheques 'with satisfactory
identification.
All sales final.
BRING THISSHEET - IT'S YOUR CATALOGUE
73. SLACKS AND SHIRT. Medium
size Gant polyester slacks and
cottom shirt. Can be exchanged
for other sizes. Courtesy of
Lowrence and Monteith. London.
Bid on this and then come back to
the Playhouse wearing it!
74. TAd'LE LAMP. A splendid -
piece to grace your home. From
Delaney Dymond. London.
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Purchased items must bo paid
for at the Cashiers table at the
back of the theatre. A receipt
must be produced to pick up
goods. After items are paid
for, Huron Country Playhouse
assumes NO REPONSIBILITY For
LOSS or DAMAGE.
Musical
Entertainment
provided by
The Playhouse's renowned
Michael
Mulroney
James
Gray