City Weekly, 17 February 1995

Microfilm: NL20497
Total Pages: 20
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    Masthead
    20 1 CITY weekly RETAIL, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS GUIDE DtSTRIBUTKD FRO WITH THE STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IT, 100 C jWJNM
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  • Article, Illustration
    Have a snack while you shop...
    832 1  -  ...for a pair of branded jeans or a party dress in a boutique Where eating go hand and shopping in hand By CELINE TAN HUSBANDS forced to go along on shopping sprees are slowly being spared the agony of endless browsing through women’s articles.
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      68 1 Nikon THE FIRST THE BEST f* Nihon i vR FREE GIFTS worth Sl2O FREE GIFTS worth Sl2O 1 exclusive large Nikon Leisure Bag with special padded protection, ideal for travel worth 565. 1 Nikon original camera case worth 555. THE BEST TO CARRY AHYWHERE Nikon FREE Nikon original case worth
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      297 2 Beware of Cheaper LooK-Ain<e ivioaeis i-rom maiiana AIRONIG 2000A Clean, fresh air anywhere! DIRTY AIR IS DRAWN IN CLEAN AIR FLOWS' OUT IN 3 DIRECTIONS AIRONIC 2000 is the complete answer to the problems of air quality in our modern environment! Cigarette smoke airborne bacteria allergies and other pollutant are
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      48 3 SHOWER SCREENS Put an end to wet 3 slippery floorsl UNBEATABLE QUALITY AT AFFORDABLE PRICES! KENDCN 15% COUNT Dl 5 YEARS WARRANTY Wide selection of frames finishes glass/polystyrene infills. Available in sliding pivot models. Attractive, durable,safe. Complement any bathroom. CALL: 344 8388 KENDON INDUSTRIES (SEA) PTE LTD A
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      90 3 <1 m Special Egg Noodle Abalone Abalone Salad Frog/Fish Slice r P'S* Lobster Noodle Steamed Abalone Delicious Fresh Healthy Food Beneficial Sumptuous Seafood wA Ti -flwpk v <« Main Branch: 103, Lavender Street, Singapore 1233. (Now under renovation) Ist Branch: 392, East Coast Road, Singapore 1542. Tel: 348 7706 Business
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  • FILM
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      Faithfully yours
      250 4  -  Remake of ‘Love Affair’ retains many original elements but is set in modern times SUZANNAH ALI A LOVE story for those in love. Warren Beatty plays Mike Gambril who meets and falls in love with Terry McKay, played by real-life wife Annette Bening, in “Love Affair”. But there
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      230 4 “NEW INTRODUCTORY” from A.M. Goh Enterprise Block 3. Defu Lane 10. #Ol-590 Singapore 1953 TEL: 280 6955. 282 8516 Cargo Platform Hand Truck Model: WT3OO Maximum Load: 300 Kgs. Price: $45.00/unit Classic Swing Rod help you to play below 90 strokes. Tell you instantly whether your swings are correct PLUS
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      138 4 sS A HURRY LIMITED SEATS ONLY 6D DEIMHAGRA JAIPUR >sl2BB to%SZT AJMPUR >sl6BB W INDIA/NEPAL >slBBB t a* DELHI/AGRA JAIPUR/ AAAQQ lmV KASHMIR/NEPAL >9**oo COME WITH US -EXPERIENCE SNOW SKIING IN KASHMIR Royal Nepal mm—m Airlines 7D SPOTLIGHT >sl 7D ADVENTURE >s' 10D HIMALAYAN PACKAGE >$ 288 388 588 -rVJ!
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  • SHOPPING
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      Handmade candle delights
      108 5 CANDLELIGHT dinners will never be the same again. These candles (right) are so pretty you would not want to bum them. Made by hand in a small country workshop in South Africa, they are created using pigments instead of dyes to achieve their bright colours. They come
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      Lemon-fresh tableware
      65 5 THIS is your chance to own tableware that comes with a touch of “lemon freshness.” They bear patterns inspired by the citrus fruit and mimosa, framed by a geometric border in yellow and blue. They are available at all Waterford Wedgewood oudets and prices start at $3O for
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      From make-up to bags
      98 5 FROM the people who gave you make-up brushes and lipsticks comes a range of chic handbags in basic black (right). Shu Uemura has introduced six designs of carriers you can lug along for every occasion. In tough waterproof nylon, there’s the shoulder bag and Boston tote
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      Sun block
      50 5 HERE’S something for sun worshippers. New from Clinique is Summer Makeup SPFIO, a wilt proof powder foundation with sun protection plus humidity and water-resistant qualities. Available at all Isetan stores from March 3 and islandwide from March 13, it costs $4B while the refill is priced at $36.
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      79 5 BUY MORI SAVE MORE Ist DREAM 7 FUNCTIONS BABY COT BABY COT* BABY PLAYPEN* SINGLE BED Newborn to 6yrs old or above LOYANG PLAYTHING CENTRE 201E #O2-102 Tampines St 23 (Above United Overseas BankUj^^TCjE #O2-48 IMM Bldg 1 Next to level 2 Car Park Dive Pulau Aur 2/3 to 5/3
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      148 5 *3.* »i* e «i‘ 8 83 BUILD UP YOUR CONFIDENCE, SHAPE UP YOUR IMAQE TO START WITH FLORISIMME FOR 1995 "THE RENOWNED CENTELLA SKIN-DEEP REGENERTION TREATMENTS" WAYS V# t# *> 1> i# »> %> t# a A 4% 4.% 4> 4% 4> 4% EFFECTIVE EYE CARE, FACIAL/NECK TREATMENT SPECIAL (IX)
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  • FILM/100 years of German cinema
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      Silent films but the message is loud and clear
      470 6  -  By MARGUERITA TAN HERE is a chance for film buffs to view German masterpieces from the silent era. They are being screened as part of a celebration entitled “One Hundred Years of Cinema”. Jointly presented by the Goethe-Institut Singapore and the
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      231 6 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCKMKNT! Ws. we’ro back again! This lime 6 MONTHS I Ul I Kk\l XLOl* I \skk \l(>\ IKS Iw .ill purchases above M.Mm. S|vu.il Pri\ ilogv*: hoi our valuable customers who have in the past b months purchased mer M.r>(M). please produce >our receipt and claim lor 1 month
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      43 6 ■s We stock an exclusive selection of ladies fashion in sizes 18-24 Call in browse at: 150 Orchard Road #O5-31 Orchard Plaza Singapore 0923 Tel/Fax: 733 3723 Business Hours: 11.30 am to 9.30 pm Tuesdays to Sundays Including Public Holidays CLOSED ON MONDAYS
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  • VIDEOS
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      We're not all right, Jack
      139 7 JACK THE BEAR IT IS never easy being a single parent. In this film, the ever-versatile Danny Devito plays a widower, John Leary, who is determined to make a good life for his two sons, 12-year-old Jack (Robert J Steinmiller Jr), and three-year-old Dylan (Miko
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      There’s life after death
      142 7 HI HONEY, I'M DEAD OPERATING along the same lines as other reincarnation films like “Heaven Can Wait” and “Always", this film tries very hard to make you believe in life after death. In this supernatural comedy, rich, successful but obnoxious Brad Stadler played by Kevin Conroy
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      270 7 HAE2I DAYA OFFED Now Till 17th March '95 GST Sewing Charges (Normal) Designing Fee Quotation Fee (bring along window meaurement) We guaranteed all our fabrics are imported Normal Now Hi i A ‘A 4 R V* in 9 30% to 70% OFF Normal from Now from $7.90 per metre upwards.
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  • WEEKLY DIARY
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      Mission of hope goes wrong
      104 8 “Broken Birds: An Epic Longing”: A group of Japanese women (above) embark on a journey to a new land on a mission for their country. But a cruel twist of fate turns a quest for a better life for their families into a nightmare when
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      What it takes to be a designer
      288 8 EXHIBITION “Design Zone The Making of a Designer”: It will feature design works of the Temasek Poly-technic School of Design students. Exhibits will include projects on interior architecture and design, product design and visual communication. Lecturers will provide course and career counselling to
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      Bach is back
      250 9 MUSIC SSO presents Rafael Wallfisch: British cellist Rafael Wallfisch will perform with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra under the baton of guest conductor Alexander Symeonidis. The programme will include works by Beethoven, Walton and Brahms. Wallfisch comes from a family of professional musicians and has performed worldwide, appearing
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      224 8 r Hair loss due to excessive combing Hair loss during washing £5 Hair loss due to scratching OfTo ZHOU SHI MAO FA WAN The Gold Floral Brand Zhou Shi Mao Fa Wan is made from pure natural herbs specially for the treatment of falling hair due to excessive oily scalp.
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      57 8 V z&eSc, Prioe: $155.00 No 3% GST Free Delivery Model EL 8500 year Guarantee ASIA AGENCIES 294 4505 SSSnF' LOTW2 13T *****01 WATER LEAKAGE THROUGH CONCRETE WE DO Waterproofing PU Pressure Grouting Cementitious and Epoxy Grouting .CVR.C. Structure Repairs Controlled Demolition Jet Grouting And Other Foundation Works. CHEMINJECT ENGINEERING PTE
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      113 8 WHY STILL LISTEN TO ORDINARY SPEAKERS WHICH WERE GIVEN BY CAR AGENTS? JUST TRADE-IN YOUR OLD SPEAKERS UP-GRADE TO VERSATILE SPEAKER COMPONENT SYSTEMS! E» MACRON 54.14 5* COMPONENT SPEAKERS MADE IN UX UP. $441 NOW: $368 ORION CO-SND 5' COMPONENT SPEAKERS MADE IN USA UP.JI7S NOWt $395 9r. ax 45
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      248 9 YANG CHENG BRAND Fresh Fish Essence With Ginseng and Cordyceps 9©* ■i M .n ■om dp? Sola Agent The taste is good and the quality excellent! It contains not only ginseng but also cordyceps! The Yangcheng Grand Fresh Fish Essence with Ginseng and cordyceps is scientifically produced by using 'American
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      115 9 V irrc^l-S m- S' WEI YUAN YAO CHIEW lor Healths llodv N Strong Hones I Ins Chinese tonic wine is preparol horn previous medicinal herbs from Chino in accordance with tr.Klition.il prosaifltions. Its quality of smoothness mokes it a Ivi! it.ible«lrink. As a mild tonic it promote tiinciii >iis of
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    Lock icon Summer belles
    395 10  -  Go island hopping from The Bahamas to The Bermudas with these CELINE TAN ESCAPE into a world of ocean magic and island beauty with this collection which will take you to wild and exotic destinations. Givenchy’s spring and summer range for this year hopes to create a sense
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      424 11 The v' 5 m i i3^ B 4t/ST*** y 1 iftva Ther c Oxley Travd Office. •TRAVEL SHOW ■ex -.1 .A mm M v urcnarc rkxei( mlifoomi lom To fipM Free 2 Day* lNlght Holiday On Cruise 2 Days 1 Night JAKARTA if 'i like Toba ★CHINA 9 Day* BeUlng/
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  • THE ARTS
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      Whatever happened to dear Cupid?
      383 12  -  ‘Pragma in Tinted Glass’ explores the pressures singles face to tie the knot By JOYCE PAUL THE search for true love and the pressure to get married at the socalled right age lead five people to a matchmaking institute. “Pragma in Tinted Glass”, an original
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      Games cricketers and their wives play
      403 13  -  'Outside Edge' makes you laugh at the expense of the players By JOYCE PAUL GET set to laugh at the mistakes of others, something not uncommon in an idiosyncratic society. “Outside Edge", the Golden Jubilee offering by The Stage Club, takes a light-hearted view
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      198 12 GENUINE DECORAim WROUGHT-IRON GRILLES l tt'm T.Tp i 9 b n b n h ot\Y. Cicrtnam 88 irate tt TriGbGndDsiqn 2rhmifl>cfi>>fn r the beat and for the beat. par»nr>y| trademark epitomizes the of unmatakable German the definition of beauty and durability. Another German trademark you can rely on. R+mdOgk* Blk
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      153 12 Welcome to set* our (li‘munstr;ilion ;it #O2-63 Kow S< 1 1i;iri* Show room SAFE SUPERSTORE 601 Suns I >ri\ c #Ol -1 <S l\m-1 oiuplrx $1 American Harvest PRESENTS At *3 a O/y PATENTED *>■ a *»i ■bX n .A -r s Jet-Stream Oven The Latest Model JS--3230TE American Harvest's
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      194 13 KEC* Superior Professional Sound Bukit Timah Plaza GRAND OPENING Surround amplifier, speakers, sub-woofer PRICES DRASTICALY SLASHED! Surround amplifier delivers up to 330 w power. You'll feel as th you are in a cinema hall. Equipped with Karaoke feature. though **9llBB SP-603 Surround Speaker BOMANSW-650 Sub-Woofer KECUD-70 MAIN SPEAKER 3 Way
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      64 13 •ST inter len v*v n £..V 5 H ■> •v* r*. See our wide range of fashionable winter dothing—woollen scarves, bonnets, overcoats, jumpers, leg warmers, socks, thermal underwear and a lot more. FOOK ON CO PTE LTD EST. SINCE 1925 83-85 South Bridge Road, Singapore 0105. Tel: *****39, *****30 Lucky
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  • FOOD
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      299 14 44. SI a jt ,a« MAY GARDEN RESTAURANT Taiwanese cuisine Seafood 18th Anniversary Celebration In appreciation, we are giving a special (flscount to our customers. (Valid tM 28/2/96) May Garden Restaurant is the sister company of the famous Taiwan UMEKO Restaurant. We serve excellent Taiwanese Cuisine, Live Seafood, BBQ Spare
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      97 14 7J STANLEY STREET POPULAR NASI BERIYANI Specialise Fried Chicken Beriyani Fish Beriyani (Wednesday) Mutton Beriyani Fish-head Curry Breakfast, Kueh Lunch Package Orders Are Available Daily: 7am- 9 pm Cater For Parties Pte Functions KAAAAL RESTAURANT (30 Years Of Business) 7, Stanley Street (behind Cecil St, 4D lottery) S’poreOlo6 Te1:*****77 r
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      56 14 Come With Your Family Friends and Enjoy A Great Buffet Lunch! Savour our superb Hongkong Dian Xin, exquisite array of authentic Chinese cuisines and complete your meal with our delightful desserts. Adult: sB.Bo* Saturday only 11.30 am -2.30 pm V. ■i. as* HARBOUR CITY RESTAURANT 460 Ataandra Road #O9Ol PSA
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      118 15 bcm Main Branch: 225 East Coast Road S'pore 1542 Tel: *****13/*****51 Branch 50 Kallang Park #Ol -01 Oasis Building S'pore 1439 (opposite Indoor Stadium) -riroMi Maws With Abalone Baked Grab With Vermicelli Fried Toman With sj( Salt Baked Chicken 'Abalone Rice Baked Goose Feet Fried Vermicelli With Seafood Bird's Nest
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  • BITES
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      Get a taste of master chef's skills
      194 16  -  By CELINE TAN MICHELIN star-win-ning French chef Jean Brouilly is in town to introduce the specialities ofTarare, north of Lyon, which is the gastronomic capital of the Burgundy region. The owner of the House of Jean Brouilly, Mr Brouilly will leave his stamp
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      Clinch this tea deal
      69 16 TREAT a friend to an afternoon tea without having to pay for her. This ongoing promotion at Orchard Hotel’s Tea Lounge offers a one-for-one deal daily with a tempting spread of cakes, open-faced sandwiches, French pastries, curry puffs and samosa. It also serves a selection of
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      The French connection
      85 16 ALL thing* He&x uac usrcetragr c me bufirr resuiumr tus tuuum The chef* v. Txa Singapore s Topic 3 uk if a French affair maudmg yctxuc CucXling, goose and musmvotcu matxee galantine; pair it pastry crust Heads onion soup; quiche lorrainr, frog’s leg; acargoes; oysters and cold
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      Meaty eats from America
      110 16 HUNGRY stomachs craving for a meaty meal can check out this food promotion, featuring delicacies from America. Take your pick from beef guo tiao, Mexican chicken or beef fajita mixed grill consisting of short fibs, veal sausages and lamb chops, barbecued chicken, chilli giant cheeseburger and
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      Noodle creations
      117 16 THOSE who swear by noodles as their staple now have the luxury of savouring it cooked in various ways. Asian and Italian recipes will make you drool at Le Meridien Singapore’s Cafe La Ter raise where the a la carte menu includes Teochew fish ball noodle, wanton noodle
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      Rich lemon cake
      79 16 TIRED of the usual blackforest and cheesecakes? Check out a new creation by the chef from Pan Pacific Hotel’s La Patisserie barley lemon mousse cake. Made of layers of lemon mousse and sponge, the cake is decked up with pistachio and ground peanuts, whipped cream and chocolate
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      397 17 Your weekly guide to health centres NEWLY OPEN wm We specialize in Ascent Herb Massage, Foot reflexology, sauna bath. m m YoMcanbeassMndthatyoManmthegoodhanJsofoMr professional massaxs. After a stressful day, com to us and ngam the fat of hetdth. HKllJlM»ll,ooprc Shine Health Body Centre enviroi and Revitalise yourself in our vated ses.
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  • after 5 A NIGHTLIFE GUIDE TO SINGAPORE
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      Sample fine wines in a Spanish provision shop setting
      442 18  -  See what's happening in a Peranakan shophouse By SUZANNAH ALI ENJOY wine in a European setting. The newly-opened bar, Que Pasa, lets you do just that. Que Pasa is a Spanish term which means “what’s happening.” The bar is located in
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      Singapore Sling still lets spirits soar
      140 18 HAVE a fling with a sling. For decades, people the world over have been bowled over by this famous drink, the Singapore Sling (right). The drink was created at Raffles Hotel at the turn of the century by Hainanese bartender Ngiam Tong Boon. In
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      Sultry Sarita will hold you spellbound
      139 19 SEE Sarita sing. She ushers in a new mood at the Scotts Lounge with her sultry singing. Backed only by piano accompaniment, Sarita’s husky voice lends new interpretations to her repertoire of ballads. Singing favourites from the sixties to the eighties, she endears herself
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      Dazzling show with hits over the years
      186 19 VERSATILITY is this band’s trademark. Lite Years, the sevenpiece resident Filipino band at Paradigm, the newest NTUC club, excels with its wide repertoire that includes a mix of current hits and memorable numbers of the past. Some of the popular new numbers that
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      Music that's easy on the ear
      127 19 EASY-listening music dominates at this lounge. Let Cedric and Rossane entertain you at the Lobby Lounge in Carlton Hotel. Besides playing the keyboard, drums, piano and harmonica, Cedric proves that he is an all-round musician by displaying his singing prowess, too. After his stint
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      153 18 CRISTOFORI MUSIC HEADOFFICE 2-DAY PRE-RENOVATION OFFER Sets Pianos Organs Offer at INCREDIBLE PRICES!!! Date :18& 19 Feb 95 Time 1 Oam 6pm Venue 335 Joo Chiat Road S (1542) Tel: *****35 British GROVER GROVER handcrafted piano since 1830 with 5 generations of family tradition Usual $lO,BOO OFFER $7999 American branded
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      46 19 <¥ EXCLUSIV 56 56 Boat Quay Singapore 0104 Tel: *****06 V--11« ii >i Hours: i. ioi >m .si >m to' to \0 M O'* Cut Coupon For Free Becks Beer /</ /f '4> .ff' All Night Long /4r rfi First lOOCustomers l For l Becks 4 UW 4
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      491 20 "NEVER TOO OLD TO LOSE WEIGHT AND BE SUM... I LOST 19 KG!" PROVEN EFFECTIVE WEIGHT-LOSS, INCH-LOSS PROGRAMME READ WHAT MRS SUSIE ANG HAS TO SAY ABOUT HER NEW FIGURE I put on weight and had been fat lor 10 years after I stopped working. I was unattractive in every
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