Monday, August 20, 2012

Chew Beow Chin and Lim Phaik Tin, marriage 17 February 1935, Penang

Penang, Feb 18. A large gathering of prominent Chinese were present at the Chinese Town Hall yesterday at the wedding of Mr. Chew Beow Chin and Miss Lim Phaik Tin, daughter of Mr. Lim Seng Hooi, J.P. Mr Khoo Sian Ewe was officiating chairman at the ceremony, and Mr. Lee Poh Kwan acted as the master of ceremonies. In the course of the wedding, Dr. Lim Boon Keng delivered a homily to the bridal couple. A reception was held at the same place later, at which the local Chiense Consul, Mr. Huang Yen-kai was present. [The Straits Times, 19 February 1935, Page 7]

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