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10 - Orono Weekly Times Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Afternoon Tea at the Newcastle Town Hall By John Tomson I'm not a big tea drinker, coffee seems to be my wakeup drink, but, on a very brief visit to China a few years ago, I was surprised at the ever present green tea that was served at every meal. I found I drank it and liked it. After water, tea ranks as the second highest liquid consumed in the world. The variety of ways it's served is as varied as the people who live on the planet and the various blends of tea that are available. It's poured from on high in Morocco to either cool or aerate, in a blackened Billie over an open fire in Australia or with the ritual and tradition of the very British afternoon tea. In Britain, afternoon tea was first served in the 1840s, to fill the space between luncheon and dinner. Dining, for British high society in the mid 1800s, was being pushed back to 7:30 or 8 and a British noble woman began serving afternoon tea, as a snack. This was a time before women had the vote and these afternoon gatherings were an opportunity for women to gather, discuss various issues, including politics or maybe just gossip. Men generally did not attend. Within 50 years, the drinking of tea had spread to the entire British population at home and across the British Empire. Kimberly Chant-Allin has operated Tea Grannys and Friends for 10 years and she serves her guests in the style of a Victorian era Tea Salon. On Sunday, October 18th at noon, Tea Grannys is re-creating the Victorian Era at the Newcastle Town Hall. Ladies and Gentlemen will dress in style and enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea. For more information contact Kimberly Chant-Allin at 905 983 5816. THANKSGIVING ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville Selling an attractive Cobourg Estate and Oshawa home: Antique Rd. Glass China Cabinet; Old Sideboard; 9pc. Ant. Dining Rm. Suite; 5pc. Queen Anne Dining Set (rd. table); 5pc. Oak pedestal Dining Set; 9pc. Maple Dining Set; Tea Wagon; Ridgeway Grandfather Clock; 3pc. Microfibre Suite; 3pc. Traditional Living Room Chesterfield Set; Oil Lamp Collection including rare dual hanging angle lamp and wall angle lamp; Wardrobe; Chests; 3 Cedar Chests; Unique Sleigh Coffee Table; Queen Mattress; Single Bed; Dolls; Collectible China and Glassware; Jewellery; Air Compressor; Table Saw; Air Tight Stove; 14pc. Patio Suite; 5pc. Muskoka Set; etc. etc. Check the date and time. No Pets Please. Preview After 2:00 p.m. Terms: Cash, Approved Cheque, Visa, Interac, M/C. 10% Buyers Premium. Friday, October 9th, 5:00 p.m. LOCAL FARM FRESH PRODUCE EGGS Egg-Shack, 4240 Conc.#4, Orono, 905-786-EGGS FRUITS & VEGETABLES Fred's Fruit Market, 4303 Hwy #115, Orono, 905-983-5628. See ad pg.11 Tax Farm, Regional Rd. 42, Orono, 905-983-6105. Locally grown potatoes, sweet corn & canteloupe in season Sikma Orchards, Hwy. 2, 5 km East of Newcastle, 905-7862153. Strawberries & Apples in season Link Greenhouses, 3990 Bragg Rd., Orono, 905-983-9003 Hydroponic Tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet corn. Strickland Perennial Farm, 5467 Middle Rd. Bowmanville. Potatoes, Tomatoes, Carrots, Peas & Beans, Garlic, Swiss Chard, Pears & Perennials H. Richardson Farms Ltd, 4825 Regional Road 9 East, Kendal. Fruit Trees, Strawberry plants, asparagus. MEAT Berrybank Farms, 3383 Taunton Rd., Orono, 905-983-5787. Beef, Chicken, Seasonal Produce. Kendal Vale, 4561 Conc. 6, Kendal, 905-983-6107. Lamb, Wool, Wool Blankets. Lee Farms, 3937 Conc. 8, Orono, 905-983-5370. Organic Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pigs Sikmadale Farm, Orono, 905-983-5442 All natural grain-fed beef Clement Poultry, Organically Fed Poultry. Capons, Roasting Chickens & Turkeys. 85 Lovekin Rd., Newcastle 905-987-7239 MIXTURE Clarington Farmers Market Local Home Grown Products and Specialty Items - Newcastle Memorial Arena parking lot, Sundays, 10am to 2pm Inquires: 905-987-1899 Auctioneers Frank & Steve Stapleton, 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com estate specialists since 1971 AUCTION Saturday, October 10, 11 a.m. sharp 2314 Concession Road 6, RR#1, Hampton Take Hwy 57 north of Taunton Rd. 1 mile, turn left (west) onto the 6th Concession, 1st farm on the right Farm Equipment & Machinery, Household Items and Much More. International 60 hp diesel tractor model 574 w/power steering, new tires and loader; Turf Power Plus 12.5/ 42 riding lawn mower; 3 drum roller; 10 ft. cultivator w/3pt. hitch; Razorback bush hog; 7 ft. blade w/3pt. hitch; Massey Ferguson plough w/3pt. hitch; hydraulic double disc on rubber; seed drill on steel; 2-wheel trailer; 3-section harrows; 2-wheel manure spreader with power take-off; hay; gates; Homelite water pump 100 gpm; various tools and equipment; 19 ft. fibreglass outboard motor boat w/trailer; Salamander propane heater 100,000 BTU; china cabinet; coffee table w/3 end tables; 6 Chinese pictures; 3 mirrors; 1 bookshelf w/books; Venturer 5-CD player and radio w/speakers; Hamilton Beach food processor; electric knife; steam iron; Toshiba microwave; plus other interesting items. Terms: Cash or ID Cheque on day of sale. No Buyer's Fee. Viewing Time: 9:30 a.m. till time of sale Property of Jose Gomes Arnot R. Wotten Auction Services Info Call 905-718-1727 CONSIGNMENT EQUIPMENT AUCTION 3383 Taunton Rd., Orono, ON 1½ miles west of Hwy 115 Selling a full line of Farm Equipment, Tractors, Machinery, Vehicles, Hardware, Tools, Lumber, etc. For info and to consign to this auction. Contact the Auctioneer Berrybank Farms LOCAL FARMERS Sat., October 17th, 10:00 a.m. Reserve your listing in our new, weekly Agriculture's Bounty Contact us to place your listing. Call: 905-983-5301 or oronotimes@rogers.com JOHN D. BERRY AUCTIONS - 905-983-5787