The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 December 1987 — Page 11
Third in a series —
Ginni and Bill Xanders arrive at Singapore, Diamond of the Orient
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This article by Ginni and Bill Xanders is their third on their trip to the Orient, and notes their arrival at Singapore, at the bottom tip of the Malayan Peninsula, and is often called the “Diamond of the Orient. ” Ginni writes, “Hope you can find something interesting in all this.) Thursday, Nov. 12,1987 8:30 P.M. We are just about ready to fade into the night after a long day. Our flight from Bangkok took off at 9:00 this morning, and brought us into Singapore at noon. We were met at the airport by Abdul, a very efficient young man who took care of baggage, travel, reservations, etc. and brought us to the hotel where everything was ready for us. When that was done, and we had settled in, off we went to take in the sights. The first thing we found was an ice cream stand, of course. Surrounding the hotel, along Orchard Road, are many FN Bancorp to pay dividend The board of directors of FN Bancorp, the parent company of First National Bank of Warsaw, has voted a one-for-five stock dividend on the bank holding company’s common stock, according to an announcement by Neal Carlson, president. The 20 percent stock dividend was declared November 10, 1987, on the common stock, $5 par value, of FN Bancorp. The new shares are issuable December 22, 1987, to shareholders of record on December 14,1987. Holders of FN Bancorp’s 571,928 shares currently outstanding will receive an additional 114,222 shares, bringing the total shares issued and outstanding to 686,150 following the stock dividend. Fractional shares resulting from the stock dividend will not be issued, but instead will be paid in cash at the market rate as of the declaration date. First National Bank of Warsaw, Center and Buffalo Streets, Warsaw, is the transfer agent for the common stock of FN Bancorp. Baker, Hoyt outstanding The Board of Advisors for the Outstanding Young Men of America awards program announced that David C. Baker, 110 West 12th St., Winona Lake, and Ronald Wayne Hoyt, r 1, box 51, Warsaw, are among those chosen from 150,000 nominations. This honor is for exceptional young men between the ages of 21 and 36 who have distinguished themselves in many fields of endeavor, such as service to community, professional leadership, academic achievement, business advancement, cultural accomplishments, dedication responsibility and a drive for excellence. The complete biographies of the local men honored will appear in the annual awards publication, Outstanding Young Men In America. . v ' .1/ Christmas. . . a time to share Christmas is a time to share — share the joy of Christ’s birth and gift of salvation. Why not share with children in another way. Perhaps take a friend’s children shopping, allowing the children to go with the other couple. This way, gifts are surprising to everyone involved. Also, take someone who doesn’t have a vehicle on a tour of the city — seeing Christmas lights throughout me,town. be one of the most wonderful times of the year, but only if people are willing to share.
It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.
Dale Kuhns Minister
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and varied shops, both large and small but with one thing in common — expensive! It is still fun to browse. At a large supermarket, we found some ladyfinger bananas and some headed back to our cool room. (Bill stopped at a restaurant — The China Palace —for reservations tomorrow night). 10:00 P.M. Friday, Nov. 13 My, what a day this was! After breakfast, we boarded a big tour bus — just ten of us —for a look around this busy city. We woke up to quite a storm this morning, and the rain staged with us during the day, though not a
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downpour. After yesterday’s heat it was a relief. Our guide, Nancy, pointed out continuing improvements being made, especially in the older sections. Many small shops line the streets, with the owners’ living quarters above. The majority are in such poor condition that they will eventually have to be torn down, but the gov’t is relocating each family so that no-one will be left homeless. Our guide told us a lot about improvements being made in education (bi-lingual from kindergarten), medical <;are and help for the handicapped. Also that 80 percent of the
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2 x /z million population live in gov’t housing — Now, back to the tour. We were taken to the top of Mt. Faber for a view of the city and the harbor — third largest in the world! We passed through many different sections — almost like separate communities. We saw Chinatown, Little India, Arab Street, and the early British section, to name a few. First stop was Haw Par Villa, better known as Tiger Balm Park, built by a pair of enterprising gentlemen who invented this ‘cure-all’ ointment. One walks down a path surrounded by a grotesque series of statues depicting the 18 Gates of Hell for sinners and (if one gets that far) the final beauty of Heaven .... The next stop was short but very rewarding —
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especially for nature lovers. The Botanic Gardens are truly lovely, with broad lush lawns, beautiful rare trees and shrubs, all capped by a visit to the orchid room. We didn’t dream of so many species of this rare bloom ... The Raffles Hotel was the last, but definitely not the least, stop. It was named for Sir Stamford Raffles, the actual founder of today’s Singapore. The hotel is quite old and has a fascinating history of famous names — Coward, Maugham, Conrad, etc. — who spent much playtime there? We were treated to the 45-minute “Instant Asia Cultural Show”! First the Japanese Lotus Dance (three lovely girls); next an Indian lady with her native dance;
then five tiny Chinese girls performing an Umbrella Dance; next came three Indian men for a snake dance, a snake-charming act (some of the audience had pictures taken with the serpent around their necks, but we sat very still); and finally the entire cast, with the addition of a huge dancing, leering, blinking serpent (with two strong young men underneath), performed a welcome dance — The rest of the afternoon we strolled around a bit, although it was too hot to stay out long. Dinner at The China Palace was superb — the perfect ending for a birthday halfway around the world! 10:30 P.M. Saturday,'Nov. 14 Right now it sounds as though Singapore is going to party all
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night! Today was the Ist day of Merlion Week, the start of a long Christmas season here. Every hotel and business has outdone itself in lights and decorations, and all were switched on at 7:00 this evening. The display is overwhelming! It rivals anything we have ever seen — and that is the beginning of an all-night celebration, but not for us. This afternoon we signed up for a tour of the Zoological Gardens, but after a late start and a wild ride in an old mini-bus, we spent most of the time looking for a fan, ice cream and a cold drink. The biggest drawing-card for us was the view of the golden monkeys, which are the only ones in captivity, I believe. They lived up to all expectations, with coats of brilliant
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red-gold. The other exhibits were similar to those we see in the U.S. The ride back was about the same as the out-going one, but even faster! After catching our breath, we walked and shopped a bit, enjoyed the beautiful lights, then decided on The China Palace Restaurant again. It was equally fine the second time — and we were privileged to be on the scene there of a Chinese wedding reception (we were the only Westerners there), and were offered a drink to join in the toast to the newlyweds. It was a good feeling. 10:30 A.M. Sunday, Nov. 15 We are in the process of gathering our things to pack for the long flight tonight to Sydney. Tomorrow we will be in Roo Country...
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