OFFICIAL OPENING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21293, 21 September 1932, Page 3

OFFICIAL OPENING

AUCKLAND GERMAN CLUB The official opening of the newly-formed Auckland German Club, which took place in Milne and Choyce's Reception Hall last evening, was a decided Hiiccess and was well attended liy members and also by visitors from various city clubs and organisations. On arrival the guests were received by the president, Mr. 0. J. Thedens, and Mrs. Thedens, the latter- wearing a frock of black cobweb lace with shoulder spray of white sweet peas, and coatee of peach pink moire velvet. The hall looked most attractive with bowls of pale gold daffodils harmonising with the lighter green furnishings and pastel ochre walls. The tables were arranged at the sides of the hall and a space was left in the centre for dancing. The German flag, draped at the back of the stage, held a commanding position, supported on either side by the Union Jack and the New Zealand flag. Music was a feature of the evening and included orchestral selections, under the direction of Mr. Fred Engel, and instrumental quartettes, as well as dance music. An unusual feature and very popular was the performance, by about 40 couples, of a German X'olonaise. Ihis commenced with varied march steps and finished in a waltz.

The president., Mr. .0. J. Thedens, welcomed those present in the course of a brief speech. Later songs wore given by Mrs. iSello Porter and violin solos by Mr. Rau. Bridge tables were set out for those who did not care to dance.

Among those present wore: —Mrs. KurtSchmidt, who wore a frock of white satin and fur-trimmed lace coatee; Mrs. Walsh, black georgette; Mrs. O'Connor, delft blue chenille georgette; Mrs. McLean, black georgette and lace, with gold lace godets; Mrs. R. S. Watson, black Chantilly lace; Mrs. Engel, black georgette; Mrs. Johnson, rosc-pink georgette; Mrs. Walker, black georgette; Mrs. A. R. Allum, black georgette with red and black chenille coatee; Mrs. A. Duncan, navy floral georgette; Mrs. Priestman, almond green georgette; Mrs. Maire, black satin beaute; Mrs. Pearce, black crepe de soie; Mrs. Plummer, rose du barri lace and nirion; Mrs. Nello Porter, champagne and pink lace over georgette; Mrs. J. M. Thompson, black and beige georgette; Mrs. Groves, black circ lace; Mrs. McLennan, leaf-green lace; Mrs. Schneider, black georgette; Mrs. Potter, eau de nil satin; Mrs. Mase, ivory georgette; Mrs. Asliby, delphinium blue georgette; Mrs. Leser, black georgette; Mrs. M. G. Schmidt, black georgette; Mrs. Reimann, floral ninon; Mrs. Williams, ravenswing georgette; Mrs. Degenkolbe. white chiffon; Mrs. Melsom, black lace; Mrs. Cane, scarlet satin beaute; Mrs. E. L. Thwaites, white georgette; Mrs. Jordon, pastel georgette; Mrs. R. Brummel, black ripple ninon; Mrs. T. 11. Brummel, black georgette; Mrs. Maben, blue and rose floral taffeta; Mrs. C. R. Garton, black souple satin; Mrs. Wood, russet brown lace and crepe de chine; Miss Jennings, amethyst crepo de chine; Miss Walker, powder-blue organdie; Miss Allum, daffodil taffeta with shoulder cape; Miss Talbot, lapis blue georgette; Miss Miller, black and silver georgette; Miss M. Leser, pink ninon; Miss S. Leser, cornflower blue taffeta; Miss Williams, phlox pink georgette; Miss Degenkolbe, parchment georgette; Miss Cooper, black and cherry figured chiffon; Miss J. Wilkie, sunglow taffeta; Misp Harrison, black frilled taffeta; Miss Christnem, eau de nil georgette; Miss McGinn, black georgette; Miss Gerritzer, midnight blue chenille georgette; Miss Joy Porter, black georgette and lace; Miss Stella Marks, black georgette; Miss Gordon, white and blue satin beaute; Miss Zela Saunders, black satin