11.   In addition to a dance and silent auction of items that ranged from handmade quilts to Bruins tickets, many folks just sent in a check.

12.   It also is looking for memorabilia for a silent auction.

13.   John Goodman, Robert Ludlum, Jack Nicholson, Emmitt Smith and Garry Trudeau were among the personalities who contributed items to a silent auction.

14.   Most of the proceeds came through a silent auction of assorted autographed bats, jerseys and other memorabilia.

15.   Music by a Dixieland band, raffles and a silent auction to benefit the homeless will be part of the proceedings.

16.   Now, several airlines are experimenting with selling tickets in cyberspace via silent auctions or last-minute fare deals publicized by e-mail.

17.   Nygard bought his prime acreage through a silent auction, much to the chagrin of club members, who have vowed not to sell him more.

18.   She was terrific in that role during the Dirtbag silent auction, raising several thousand dollars with her persuasive, non-stop rhetoric. . .