Weekend East, 6 December 1990

Microfilm: NL19544
Total Pages: 32
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  • Title Section
    Masthead
    18 1 WEEKEND east Your FREE weekly newspaper Thursday/Sunday, December 6, 1990 MCI (P) No. 210/10/90 Vol. 5 No. 48
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  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon A widow’s Xmas wish
    887 1  -  ‘Help me get an HDB flat in the area so I can support my three children By ELAINE TAN THIS is one Christmas 42-year-old Tampines resident Madam Amy Tan and her three children are not looking forward to. Recently widowed, she has just one wish and
    — Picture by ALEX LIM.  -  887 words
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      966 2 > NEW SHAN TRAVEL 745-9333 (8 lines) Branch: *Ol-08/11 City Plaza 810 Geylang Road Opp Paya Lebar MRT station Head Office: Maxwell House *Ol-02/04 20 Maxwell Rd $(0106) Tel: 220-4924 (8 lines) 8 SIN CHUNG TOURS ta 427 <*o2-30 Pidemco Centre South Bridge Road Tel: 533-9888 (8 lines) AUSTRALIA Fly
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      170 3 >®\ JACK’S CREATIONS mm 4 5 v» AT** ■nV'>« »■><*," A VV afe'- X’mas Chocolate Log Cake (Ikg) English Fruit Cake with Icing (Ikg) (600 g) Rich X’mas Fruit cake (500 g) Gingerbread House (Height:2lcm; Base: 25cm X 25cm) Jack’s Garden Coffee House at Parkway Parade. Call *****64 for your
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  • Article, Illustration
    Sacrifice and service pays off for 122 leaders
    502 4 SHAIK MOHAMMED ISMAIL MORE than 120 community leaders, who responded to the Government’s call to serve in the Community Centre Management Committees and Citizens' Consultative Committees more than 25 years ago, were conferred the Grand Award for Community Service at the World
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      582 4 Ann lan Salon #Ol 70 Parkway Parade Singapore 1544 Tei *****05 lan Salon #O2-06 Parkway Parade Singapore 1544 Tel *****43 Special Bridal Hair-do Package Available Wash/ Cut Student Wash/ Cut Wash/ Blow Cut/ Perm Wash/ Plait Wash/ Steaming Hair/ Dye $4B $16.20 $46 $14.40 VB 720 $4O $36.00 $42 $lO
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      872 5 r»j Christmas Special in Singapore s '1 Date: 24 Dec '9O Time: 1930 hrs Venue: Carlton Hotel From $l5O to $250 per room X’mas Eve Dimer A Daace $B9 PER PERSON X’mas Eve Dimer $79 PER PERSON X mas Disco $25 PER PERSON O czr»o C 3 O CB O
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  • LETTER
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      New stamp series launched
      77 6 WE REFER to the letter “Print and sell stamps with new designs” by Stamp Collector (WEEKENDeast, November 22). We launched a new series of stamps depicting Singapore's tourist attractions last July and several commemorative and special stamp issues have been released throughout the year. Stamp issues
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  • MY MOST MEMORABLE CHISTMAS
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      When I went carolling...
      93 6 “HARK the herald angels sing...” The words to the song are simple, yet they are so meaningful. I’ll never forget the first time I went carolling with my Sunday school friends last year, and this song was so popular. I wore a white dress which I
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  • Live Letters to The Editor
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      Warm time in cold Finland
      59 6 I WENT to visit my pen pal in Finland last year. I was invited to her house for Christmas and we had the most delicious turkey dinner with berries icecream. It was my first turkey meal and also the first time I experienced the freezing
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  • IF I HAD A MILLION $
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      Eternal life potion
      34 6 I WOULD buy a magic potion which gives eternal life to whoever drinks it. Then I would present it to Mr Lee Kuan Yew. MUHAMMAD FIRDAUS(IO), Sin- AjC gapore 1543 fUri
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      Instant hair for dad
      31 6 I WOULD get my daddy a hair cream that could make his hair grow in a minute because he’s going bald. PRISCILLA GOH (14), Singa pore 1851
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      Mansion on an island
      64 6 I WOULD build a mansion fit for a king on a Caribbean island where my family and I could spend our holidays. I would also buy a private jet to take us there. When I get married, my wife and I would ‘move into the mansion
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  • WEEKEND east FUNNYLINES
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      Seeing the boy in her
      103 6 I OVERHEARD this conversation while on a bus. An old woman was with her grandson. She was holding a running commentary on nearly all the passengers in the bus. Then, at one of the bus stops, a trendy teenager boarded the bus. The grandmother lost
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    A big toast to the new PM
    110 7 PRIME MINISTER Goh Chok Tong made his first public appearance at the Marine Parade Community Club to thank community leaders who stuck with him since he first campaigned for the constituency in 1976. Mr Goh was there last Saturday to present certificates of
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    Breakfast for your kids
    555 7 What’s On COMMUNITY CLUBS Marine Parade (*****77): Take a five-day holiday to Jakarta, Puncak and Bandung from December 16 to 20. Charges: $499 (member), $505 (non-member) and $449 (child), inclusive of hotel accommodation, meals, sightseeing and travel insurance. Kg Kcmbangan (*****22): Learn to Converse in Mandarin
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      201 7 CARMELIA BEAUTY SALON (UNISEX) #Ol-68 Parkway Parade, Singapore 1544 TEL: *****50 Business Hours 11am Bpm daily Principal Julia Wong (Japan-trained Beautician) Eyelash Perm Eye Care 1 kV Eyebrow Tattoo Double Eyelid Eyeline Tattoo Christmas and New year Promotion 10%-20% Discount for all services Normal Facial $25 Skin Care $5O onwards
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      266 7 Alßl HEALTHTRONIC H< E« At L*T<*H Alßl MULTI-FUNCTION WEIGHT r BENCH Alßl INCLINED SIT-UP BENCH Inclined bench complete with pulleys, row arms and legextension U P $398 Now $268 Saves 130 Compact foldable Comfortable Adjustable slopes as you progress Sit-ups and leg raises exercises U P 98 Now 79 Save
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  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon Grave matters
    624 8  -  〓 UPDATE By ELAINE TAN THOSE in the “dead" trade can be rather grave on matters of cremation. Twenty-four-year-old Alec Tok said: “i went to the crematorium one day and asked about the appropriate size of a coffin for cremation Tongue-in-cheek, he asked: "What happens if it’s too
    — Picture by ALEX LIM  -  624 words
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    Cut the coffin to fit the ‘hole’!
    180 8  -  ELAINE TAN TO FIND out if the crematorium is dead serious about the vita) statistics of coffins. I called them up incognito I said: "Hello. I would like to find out the standard size of a coffin for cremation?” A voice on the
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      256 8 SUPERLUXE PHOTO STUDIO BRIDAL GOWNS BEAUTY CENTRE Blk 139 Tampines St 11, #Ol-40 Singapore 1852 Tel: *****06 Elegant Fashionable Suits For Only $llBB Imported high quality wedding gown (new or made-to-measure) Gent's suits Gent's tuxedo shirts Evening gowns Bridal bouquet •12 copies of editorial pictures Free 24 pieces of 3R
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      55 8 The Tailor that Cuts and Designs with the Difference... -I f 1 Specialised in all kinds of Gent’s Fashion including traditional Gent’s wear Introduces made to measure Italian Cotton Leather Look Pants $6O only. 11 iionul im ill Prof* Perwira Fashion House Blk 84S Geylang Rd 1 #O2-32 Tanjong Katong
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  • Article
    No mention of flat in letter, says board
    146 9 IN response to Mdm Amy’s Tan’s query for a flat in Tampines, a spokeswoman for the Housing and Development Board said it received a letter last August from Dr Aline Wong, MP for Tampines GRC, appealing to the board to give Mdm
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      279 9 YOUR KILO COUNTDOWN BEFORE 1991 STARTS TODAY at TRIMLINE! The NEW IMAGE for THE NEW YEAR We Dare You To Take Up The Challenge Because We Dare To Change You! Ladies! You are also welcome to take up the challenge for The New Year Image The Ultra New Look for
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  • TIDBITS
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      Crepes, local sweets
      75 10  -  by DAVID LEE HAVE crepes with fruits or just plain butter and sugar. Head for Marion Crepes, the latest addition to the food row at Basement 1, Wisma Atria. It offers a wide selection of crepes from $1.90 to $3.80 a piece. If local sweets is what
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      Steaming hot dinner
      54 10 IF YOU feel like having something steaming hot for dinner, go for the steamboat buffet at (ireen Bamboo Village, Hotel Equatorial. Pick from over 20 items of fresh seafood and tasty beef to vegetables and fresh fruit. Served from 7 to 10.30 pm daily, it costs $l5
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      World food tour
      84 10 TAKE a trip around the world with an international buffet lunch. Feast on a spread of cold dishes, salads, main courses and desserts including herring, coleslaw, Swiss sausages, Norwegian salmon, roast turkey, smoked ham, Greek-style red snapper, pumpkin pie, log cake, and mincemeat pie. Priced at $36
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      Simply shiok set lunches
      70 10 LUNCH is simply shiok at Bibi’s The Pub, Peranakan Place. Daily local set lunches at $9 504 4 consists of main dishes such as beef rcndang. chicken with himh kehink (black nut), stewed pork, chicken curry, or lamb korma The set meal, which changes daily, includes
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      Beer with chicken wings
      49 10 WANT a quick bite after a good time at the discos? Golden Cafe and Beer Garden at Orchard Plaza serves deliciously crispy chicken wings at $6 604 and half spring chicken at $5 90 f which goes well with beer at $3.85 nett a mug
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      Korean barbecue
      69 10 THE Korean barbecue buffet dinner at Pool Terrace, Royal Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, is drawing in the crowds every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Help yourself to beef, chicken, pork, lamb, bean curd, mushrooms, vegetables, fish balls and sausages. The buffet costs $15.50 44- (adult) and $9 90 4-
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      256 10 m*. Tom Yum Soup Thai Chilli Crab Fish in Thai Sauce Beef with Kai Lan RECOMMENDED DISHES Crispy Fish in Thai Sauce Chicken Feet Salad Fried Thai Noodles We provide outdoor catering tor Thai/Chinese menu toe F B THAI FOOD CATERING 191 Paya Lebar Road Singapore 1440 Tel *****06 (Next
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      141 10 V 9 ■i m m m m wwrWVtVftw The Best o! Korea Under One Roof n frf 7 Vi f Enjoy sizzling and tantalising barbecue with the assortment of more than 25 varieties of succulent seafood, juicy meat and Ircsh vegetables. What's more tantalising, you can be assured of the
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  • MOTHER & CHILD
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      Lock icon What to do when your child throws a tantrum
      331 12  -  By SUSAN FENTON National Enquirer DON’T let your child's temper tantrums get the best of you you can handle an angry youngster without blowing your cool by following some simple tips from an expert "Adults do all kinds of things when
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      Joy, problems of parenting
      559 13 IS MY baby eating enough? Will sex during pregnancy harm the foetus? What should I avoid eating if I’m breastfeeding? These are some questions posed by anxious newlyweds and mothers-to-be at the “Joy of Parenting” seminar held in October at the Singapore Armed Forces’ Reservists Association
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      133 12 here is in Parkway Parade! P Call us today for a FREE Trial Session at: PARKWAY PARADE TEL: *****91 A new concept which provides Active Physical Play Programme. A programme for children from 6 months to 7 years, using specially designed colourful Tumble Tots equipment. Tumble Tots' trained and qualified
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  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
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      30 12 THE LOCKHORNS C «N 0 t* «-<y tnt Mka) V*l ••M'vtd 0> iff? II «4-4 “MY LORETTA 16 VERY FORSIVIN/6 A6 LOMG A6 6HE GET 6 EVEM FIR6T.” seC~ggg «Mgg
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      170 13 V^HERBALV^ The art of feeling and looking good Deep cleansing facial Vegetable peeling Thermoherb mask (facial) Pigmentation Threading Waxing Manicure Hair Loss of Hair Hot Oil Treatment Scalp Conditioning Treatment Henna Using Natural Herbal Products v .'r > SHAHNAZ BEAUTY HAIR CENTRE fCf. UNIT #Ol 22/23 PARAMOUNT HOTEL 7 SHOPPING
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      208 13 "CELLULITE is no ordinary fat, you can't lose it easily by sweating it out or dieting it off." Cellulite is a gel-like substance made of fat, water and wastes They are trapped in lumpy, immovable pockets beneath the skin. Here are some alarming facts about cellulite: —7 out of 10
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  • Page 13 Miscellaneous
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      30 13 THE LOCKHORNS I*9o t* Xrg mlutm S*nrtu**. Inc w liters' 3 Z« VeiNcrK M l DIDN'T SAY SHE BELONGED TO A SECRET SOCIETY-. SAID SHE BELONGED TO A SECRETS SOCIETY.
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    Sweet Scents of Smell
    636 14  -  By ELAINE TAN T HE quest for a scent begins with the first whiff. And with so many brands and new concoctions in the market, it would be wise to let your nose do the “walking” before deciding on the fragrance to give your woman. Capturing
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      235 14 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SALE!' Shimano 10 speed $l5O Shimarto 12 speed $lBO BMX 12': $45 BMX 16": $7O BMX 20": $BO BMX 20* with 3 speed: $l4O SUNTOUR SINGLE SPEED FOLDING BICYCLE FREE: 1 Carrying Bag $275 DA FOLDING BICYCLE 3 speed $4OO 5 speed $420 iTSpoed Mountain $lBO 15 Speed
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    Woman taxi driver escapes train terror
    450 15  -  By JANICE GREGORY “I GOT out of this ALIVE?” That cry of surprise echoed through taxi driver Sandra Gray’s mind as she looked at her crumpled car. It had been smashed by a 100,000 kg locomotive going 128 kph! The speeding train pushed Sandra
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      36 15 Be Hygienic It s important -Use garbage bagsPurchased 2 cartons get 1 pack FREE. 760 mm x 865 mm (500pcs) 111 UNIQUE RESOURCES PTE LTD 306, Balestier Rd, S’pore 1232. (opposite McDonald's) Tet *****22 Fax; *****50
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      483 15 m Sol* 4 S\l ’ll 111 < WINDOWSg2» S IH( JfWfi AMONG 1/PVC S»S!IMS Heg *****1 001 Sflltim Office Showroom Blk 3016A Übi Road 1 *Ol 06 Smgpore 1440 Tele* RS ***** JUSTUS Fai *****01 Tel *****25 WE give the best in uPVC -a wise choice that will last a
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  • Christmas In Chinatown
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      Meeting your bridal needs
      67 16 MAKE your wedding a memorable one with friendly and helpful services from Dynasty Bridal Studio and Beauty Salon. Beautifully made gowns, gent’s suit, studio photography, outdoor video recording services, bridal make-up, outdoor photography, car rental and flower arrangements are available at reasonable prices. For a free
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      Hi-fi set for Christmas
      74 16 IF YOU are undecided about what to buy for your loved ones this Christmas, go to Axis Photo Trading at #O330/31/32/33. You can choose from a wide selection of cameras, televisions, por- table stereo sets, video cameras, handphones, mini compos, cordless telephones, watches, irons and massagers.
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      One-stop shopping, entertainment centre
      139 18 WITH two cinemas, a karaoke lounge and a health centre opening at Chinatown Point, it is now truly a one- stop shopping and entertainment centre. The cinemas, appropriately called Chinatown 1 and 2, are in Level 5. Chinatown 1 with a sitting capacity of 502, now
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      Drawing in art shops from Handicraft Centre
      88 18 CHINATOWN POINT is fast becoming a place for art and craft. Some shops from the former Handicraft Centre at Tanglin Road have moved to Chinatown Point. These include Waldon Arts Souvenir, specialist in oil painting, Chinese brush painting, seal engraving and calligraphy; Singapore
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      120 16 Time is Precious... I M w hi a 29 At Precious Time, our professional team of sales personnel will be able to assist you with a wide range of watches, pens or clocks. Also, for this very special season, a Pierre Cardin pen worth $65 will be given away FREE
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      93 16 Dear Customers We have moved from Singapore Handicraft Centre to Chinatown Point. as v. H rl r t*- Come and visit us and see the wide variety of impressive selection of jewellery etc. There 's a special discount for all the old customers. Ct\tiS Jade Ceqtrb 133 New Bridge Rd
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      165 17 211*3 *nl BRIDAL STUDIO BEAUTY SALON 133 New Bridge Road, #O3-46/47/48 Chinatown Point Singapore 0105 Tel: *****39, *****32 Fax: *****10 se 1 I S 3 L For That Special Moment, Dynasty Bridal Has Got Everything You Need if k W jr M- J FOR FILM STAR RESULTS TIME AFTER TIME...
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      318 18 Be A Great Success With Cumserfrac School of Computer Training JSSSLi PARKWAY BUILDERS LEVEL 2 Tel: *****60 No. 1 Marine Parade Central Parkway Builders Centre #O2-08 Singapore 1544 Fax: *****23 GO CHINATOWN POINT LEVEL 4 Tel: *****23 133 New Bridge Road Chinatown Point #O4-22 Singapore 0105 Fax: *****59 GO _2=SJ
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      115 18 BEAUTY AT HER FINGER TIPS r 9+ /•> r* Finger paintings by renowned artist Margaret Heng Specialised in: > Chinese paintings on Silk/Rice paper, calligraphy, seal carving Water colour, oil paintings, portraits, landscape scenery Ex stock/drawn to order Art courses available. For more information, please contact Mrs Margaret Heng. Demonstrations
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      62 18 Shop from S’pore HANDICRAFT CENTRE ftown Trading (S) Pte Ltd (Hand Drawn Batik. Raw Silk. Pewter Handicraft) 133 New Bridge Rd #O3-62 Chinatown Point Singapore 0105 T«l: *****38 (opp Furama Hotel) Fax: *****28 w 'J. 7C ex o o Eh B B. c "S 3 Sis' —3" SL K. BT
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      921 19 DAYS HOLIDAY SALES (From 6 December to 13 December 1990) FREE gifts to be given away to customers. While stocks last! Hurry! For every purchase of: $5O and above, 1 Yashica waistpouch worth $35 is yours FREE! $3OO and above, you are entitled to a FREE Nikon Lenscope Converter, worth
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  • Christmas Checklist
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      Tree decor in all shapes and sizes
      158 20 TANGS brings seasonal tidings of “Come Home to Christmas” to all shoppers. With this message, the store heralds the mood and magic of Christmas in an atmosphere of tinsel spirals, fairy lights and shiny baubles. To take home a piece of the action,
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      Decor for your tree
      84 21 TEXT: Elaine Tan STYLING AND PICTURES: Alex Lim GIFTS: Tangs and Tangs Studio Christmas tree All decked out in an assortment of trimmings md accessories. Baubles, bubbles, coloured pouches A bunch of winecoloured acorns ($33 for a set), oliveshaped multi-co-loured balls with angelic pictures ($12.90 each),
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      Gym and health goods in gift packs
      129 22 HANDY gym and health products are now available in attractive gift packs for kids and adults. They include kids’ pack (massage ball with door belly bar), ladies’ pack (bustline exerciser with six-in-one massager), health pack (magnetic health sole with six-in-one mini kit and
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      Sweep the board
      48 22 YOU WILL never get bored with board games. Beat your opponent in vocabulary, buy over your neighbour’s property, make crazy faces, or trade your pawn for a Queen! A selection of games from Waddingtons (left) are available from $8.50 to $44. BOARD GAMES from Waddingtons.
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      Weight-loss plan to suit your age and lifestyle
      165 22 HAVE you given up on weight-loss programmes that don’t suit your lifestyle? At Trimline, programmes are individually tailored for different people. Weight, sex, age, frame and the lifestyle of the person are taken into consideration for maximum results in the shortest time
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      Hand-quilted gift ideas for Xmas
      57 24 RUNNING out of gift ideas? Quilt Ideas offers a selection of beautiful products. Besides hand-quilted bed covers, there is a wide choice of unique handicrafts. It specialises in educational items for preschoolers, such as alphabet bed covers and wall hangers. Call Quilt Ideas, #O3-76, at
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      Wicker gift baskets
      117 25 BUYING and thinking.of what to give your loved ones or business associates is an easy task when you have your Christinas ideas “all wrapped up’’. Wickerworks specialises in designing traditional wicker gift baskets (above) that are appropriate, unique and beautifully presented. Each basket is individually created and
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      Bright gifts for him
      90 26 IT’S a sun-and-fun-filled holiday at any Club Med around the world. The relaxed lifestyle at the clubs is now reflected in a new boutique at #O2 39, The Paragon. From stationery and T-shirts to interesting paraphernalia and swimwear, it has something for every one this Christmas.
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      Check out these places on Xmas eve
      226 27 WHERE to party on Christmas eve. Chinoiserie, Hyatt Regency Dress to kill. Dance all night from 9 to 4 am. First drink charge at $65 includes snacks (at midnight), hats and novelties. Reading Room, Marina Mandarin Have a wild party with a “Christmas
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      Gifts for him
      20 27 TEXT: David Lee STYLING AND PICTURES: Alex Lim $l5 Polka-dotted bow ties. $39 Hand-made cotton boxer shorts.
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      Miniature violin
      99 28 DRESS up your Christmas tree with a miniature violin (right). From China, this 18 cm high musical in* strument is a replica of the original. Made of pinewood and real violin strings, it can be tuned even though it’s very difficult to play because of its size. According
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      397 20 -eg kS# <5. CHRISTMAS CHECKLIST 0 DIRECTORY Participating Outlets Associated Interior Decor Aston Cane Furniture Ben Benjamin Hairstyling Brilliant Office Chairs Creative Gifts Souvenirs Cristofori Music Pte Ltd Decor Gift Denny's Restaurant Di-Tanjong Katong Cafe Restaurant Dreams In Quilts Erfolg Agencies Games Corner Golden Penguin Musical Green Arcade Peach Arcade
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      49 20 i t i Latest range of designs and fabrics Upholstery, wallpaper and carpeting also available. c m m Ah Business Hours: Weekdays 10.30 am -8.30 pm Sundays 2pm 7pm Associated Interior Decor Pte Ltd We re at #O2-27/28/29 Katoag Shopping Centre. S pore 1543 TEL: *****41 *****22 Fax: *****11
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      36 22 Creative Gifts Souvenir* 80 Marine Parade Road. #BMO3 Parkway Parade. S pore 1544 Tel *****21 Fax: *****26 instant services is the fastest town IS in concept new a IS time saving IS is) good for V
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      488 23 <>/ Jm ms m TOP-LINER ENTERTAINMENT We’ve brought together lots of talent to fill out the daily entertainment spots in our Christmas programme. Featured below are just some of the talents that will be at Parkway Parade this Christmas. Our music station ‘FM 80’ manned by The Music Force will
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      390 24 Music Courses for 1991 Children Music Course (For Jan 91 Apr 91 classes) 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 years old children, 9 months course, experience in singing, rhythmic expression, music listening, music note reading and making triends with piano 590.00 per term/ 12 lessons in 3 months per term Piano
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      61 24 «Nt*r Rush now to ceccc ein and get a FREE surprise X’mas gift. DECCKLINE GIFTS NOVELTIES PREMIUMS GREETING CARDS FANCY STATIONERY TOYS DECORATIVE I FASHION PRODUCTS. “...the jo y that you give others is the jin that comes hack to you.” 845 Geylang Road #Ol 25 #O3 20 #O3 39
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      162 25 v- I I I I I SPECIAL X’MAS OFFER VERSAILLES! present this T-shirt coupon your T-shirt for only $lO/- at &>■* m WHY! Sr* V T i: r I m 8 i I bNs AS THE SOUND SHOULD SOUND ShOTM pro-audio 35 Selegie Road, #O3-09 Parklane Shopping Mall, Singapore 0718.
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      308 26 WARNING: YOU CANT LEAVE YOUR GLASSES EMPTY AT OUR BAR-COUNTER... v^foOO m OUR BAR-MAIDS ARE SIMPL Y IRRESISTIBLE. Happy Hours 4 pm 8 pm (Any house brand) Draft Beer Available at 1 for 111 l Our Specialities Lucky Draws Every Fri Sat Ladies Night Every Tues Thurs We also have
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      159 26 $2O Hand-made cotton ties. v> Batik-designed beach caps. 4 Yellow polka-dotted ties. ALL-TINE FAVOURITES AT AFFORDABLE PRICE MORE GIFT IDEAS ON NEXT PAGE 4 •A®! Tim Sum and Snacks Eat-in/Take-away Available 7am I lpm No Service Charge. No Tax. Denny’s Singapore Pte Ltd 5 Marine Parade Central (besides Republic Theatre)
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      268 27 AUTHENTIC HOKKIEN SPECIALITIES Great economical Set Lunch and Dinner available from Tuesday to Friday. ovvXGfc >N» oe* oOt \o' sl^ $3B for 2-4 persons $5O for 5-7 persons $6B for 8 persons Per Table Rates: $l6B/ $lBB $238 8 above (with suckling pig) one day advance booking Recommended dishes: Mun
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      264 27 T\j rn-Noro ■•I«t«f In the true splendour of Thai decor, savour our wide spread of authentic Thai specialities such as Honey Spare Ribs, Deep Fried Bean Curd topped with prawns. Our very own Chilli Cray Fish, Special Chilli Sauce Deep Fried Garoupa more to titillate your palate with crockery from
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      67 28 ANNUAL SALE DON'T MISS! Ready made chairs at cost price All stocks must clear. Cash Carry While stocks last! $lO5 (with hydraulic) $B5 (without hydraulic) Brilliant Office Chairs Pte Ltd Showroom cum office 203 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 1542 Tel: *****98, *****35 Fax: *****49 p $149 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SALE AT
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    293 29  -  By LINCOLN TAN A CHILD can write a book at the age of seven. A former teacher and writer, Mrs Grace Tan, 36, has started a course at Paramount Shopping Centre to teach children between seven and 11 to write, illustrate and
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      329 29 NEW COURSES FOR ENGLISH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME (FOR SECONDARY LEVEL) COURSE EMPHASISES ON Summary Skills Comprehension Techniques Vocabulary Expansion Speech Clarity Oral English Presentation ENGLISHENRICHMENT~ PROGRAMME (FOR PRIMARY LEVEL) The ENGLISH ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME makes the learning of English fun and interesting Programme emphasises on Phonics Speech Clarity Comprehension Skill Correct Grammar
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      69 29 V& NEW GENERATION OF CEILING FANS Model CFIB (Brush Aluminium Finish) Incorporated with safety wire Suitable for HDB low ceiling Many new models just arrived 3-years warranty TRADE-IN YOUR OLD HEATER r BSP 3 Electric Instant Heater MODEL EC 300 Tested by SISIR Approved by PUB 5-years Guarantee lEMARKI Ip
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      1129 30 Classified Ad Bank 7-d Other Business Products, Services o-o-o-o-o-****' s n m bb PARAMOUNT ASTROLOGY Master George Koh, Astrologer cum Geomancer Prediction: The Tiananmen Square event in China (article appeared in Asia Magazine 1989) He also predicted in an interview with SBC on Chinese New Year's Eve 1990 on: (article
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    199 31  -  By CHRIS FULLER National Enquirer RANDALL HOWARD’S tremendous tummy measures a whopping 210 cm around. “It kind of crept up on me when I wasn’t looking,” said the 50- year-old La Grande, Oregon, man who weighed in at 304 kg. “I have always had
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      1033 31 ®at saga SET MENUS AT THEIR BEST! Feast your eyes on the menu. Then on the price. It’s definitely a meal not to be missed. Set Menu Shark's Fin, Prawn etc. Shark's Fin, Uve Prawn, Abalone etc. Peking Duck, Seafood etc. Shark's Fin, Abalone. Soon Hock etc. Suckling Pig, Seafood
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      29 31 THE LOCKHORNS |oes( 6> ■PeiNeC “I HOPE LEROY HASN'T FOUND MY RUM CAKE. I WANT TO SURPRISE HIM.” THE LOCKHORNS YE6. I*AA HAPPILY MARRIED WHEN YOU LEAVE ME ALONE.
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      337 32 COMPUTER WHEEL ALIGNMENT TYRE SALES SERVICE ELECTRONIC RUST EVADING DEVICE PAINT SHINE TREATMENT AUTO GROOMING MOTOGARD DECEMBER NEW TYRE SALES JANUARY COMPLETE AUTO REPAIRING FACILITIES UP TO OVERHAULING OF AUTOMATIC GEAR BOX ON MERCEDES BMW AUDI ALL JAPANESE/ ORIENTAL CARS ROV PRE-INSPECTION SERVICE AT CASH SALES ONLY WHILE STOCKS LAST
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