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 The
Danube Swabian’s annual fundraiser in Scarborough is a bit of a legend.
Every year the entertainment has packed the house to the last seat. Every
diehard supporter of the club makes an effort to turn up and partake in the
popular evening. Dressed in their finest they interpret the concept of gala
to the hilt. Tuxedos and long gowns prevail,
 unless
someone is Scottish like Dave Devall, the CTV’s weatherman, who of course
turned up in a dress kilt. He was kept busy by folks coming to his table to
have a picture taken with him. Actually I saw more formal wear in the club
than I saw at the last opening night at the opera.
Couples/Friends
The evening started of course with a reception in the
upstairs lounge, the landing of a broad staircase and the balcony, for those
that have not been there. Champagne cocktails and delectable canopies were
in ample supply and almost too generous before the sumptuous meal that was
to come shortly afterwards.
Table Companions
Already the Venetian chicken soup turned into an instant
favourite. A Mirage Salad preceded Caesar’s Palace Wellington Beef with
White Asparagus& Hollandaise Sauce, Glazed Carrots and Pommes Croquettes.
Dessert was also following the Las Vegas theme with a Pink Flamingo, coffee
and tea.
 The
entertainment was provided by Frank Vogl, a showman through and through with
his Las Vegas style performers c onsisting
of a couple - he is from Ireland she is from Australia - and a few good
showgirls/dancers and an additional musician. Frank Vogl probably inherited
music from his Austrian parents, he told us, and we believe him!
 The
entire night was filled with a variety program that did not leave out any
traditional Vegas
type venue. Showgirls kicked their legs high in different costumes, stars
appeared and disappeared after a sample of their special talents, musicians
of world fame put in an appearance:
 We
admired fabulous versions of Benny Hill, The Bunkers, Liberace,
 Dolly
Parton and many more. Jokes and anecdotes were abundant, and some of them
did not even touch the subject of libido. Hurray!
Scenes from the Show
 The
audience was very animated and receptive to this great performance and
awarded the artists with much applause at the end.
 President
Brigitte Wecker was on hand to thank everyone for coming to help raise funds
for the club; hopefully it was a lot!
We can hardly wait for the next Gala!
Until next time
Sybille Forster-Rentmeister
Comments to: sfr@echoworld.com
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The
Danube Swabian’s annual fundraiser in Scarborough is a bit of a legend.
Every year the entertainment has packed the house to the last seat. Every
diehard supporter of the club makes an effort to turn up and partake in the
popular evening. Dressed in their finest they interpret the concept of gala
to the hilt. Tuxedos and long gowns prevail,
unless
someone is Scottish like Dave Devall, the CTV’s weatherman, who of course
turned up in a dress kilt. He was kept busy by folks coming to his table to
have a picture taken with him. Actually I saw more formal wear in the club
than I saw at the last opening night at the opera.
The
entertainment was provided by Frank Vogl, a showman through and through with
his Las Vegas style performers c
onsisting
of a couple - he is from Ireland she is from Australia - and a few good
showgirls/dancers and an additional musician. Frank Vogl probably inherited
music from his Austrian parents, he told us, and we believe him!
The
entire night was filled with a variety program that did not leave out any
traditional Vegas
type venue. Showgirls kicked their legs high in different costumes, stars
appeared and disappeared after a sample of their special talents, musicians
of world fame put in an appearance: 
We
admired fabulous versions of Benny Hill, The Bunkers, Liberace,
Dolly
Parton and many more. Jokes and anecdotes were abundant, and some of them
did not even touch the subject of libido. Hurray!
The
audience was very animated and receptive to this great performance and
awarded the artists with much applause at the end.
President
Brigitte Wecker was on hand to thank everyone for coming to help raise funds
for the club; hopefully it was a lot!