Hong Eng Sye (Png Eng Sye) Eng Sai
Hong Eng Hwee (Png Eng Hwee) Eng Hui
Daughters
|Hong Kah Hoon (Png Kah Hoon)
DEATH.
Malaya Tribune, 3 January 1940, Page
Hong Chew passed away peacefully at his residence No 25 Cairhiill Road, Singapore, aged 60 years leaving behind him a widow Madam Wee Lye Huat (Ng Lye Huat) 3 sons, Hong Eng Hwee, Hong Eng Seng, and 1 daughter Hong Eng Hoon and 1 adopted son Hong Eng Sye (Sai). The funeral will take place on Sunday, the 7th instant at 11 am
南洋商报 (Nanyang Siang Pau),
12 January 1940, Page 17
Notice of funeral published on Nanyang Siang Pau on 12 Jan 1940 thanking the friends and family of her late husband Hong Chew,
Chop Ann Huat
Ng Lye Huat
35 Pekin Street
Page 12 Advertisements Column 3
Malaya Tribune, 4 April 1940, Page 12
When Hong Chew passed away on 31 Dec 1939, Ng Lye Huat became the execturix of his estate
Musical Successes
Malaya Tribune, 15 July 1938, Page 20
Their children are all musically talented especially for Piano
Hong Eng Seng
Png Kha Hoon
琴師陳家安女士各生徒成績優良倫敦音樂院在星考試揭曉
南洋商报 (Nanyang Siang Pau), 20 June 1940, Page 8
Hong Eng Hwee
Hong Kha Hoon
Hong Eng Seng
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
The Straits Times, 22 June 1940, Page 2
Png Kha Hoon
Png Eng Hwee
Png Eng Seng (Hong Eng Seng)
Page 10 Advertisements Column 5
Malaya Tribune, 27 September 1940, Page 10
Shortly after the death of her husbad, Ng Lye Huat issued a notice in Malaya Tribune that she will not be responsible for any debts for her adopted son of 15 years which she has cared for since his infancy
Page 10 Advertisements Column 5
Malaya Tribune, 11 November 1940, Page 10
In 1 Nov 1940 she revoked the power of Attorney granted by her to one Mr Lim Lian Seah issued on 24th Oct 1939 for her business Chop Ann Huat
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
The Straits Times, 21 January 1941, Page 2
On 21 Jan 1941, she was married to one Tenh Chong Poh (Tay Chong Poh) which take place at the Chinese Consulate KL on Jan 21 1941
鋼琴考試揭曉陳家安學生與考者全數及格
南洋商报 (Nanyang Siang Pau), 14 June 1941, Page 27
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
The Straits Times, 27 February 1950, Page 2
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
The Straits Times, 1 October 1960, Page 8
On 1 Oct 1960, around 20 years after her marriage to Tay Chong Poh, her youngest daugher Grace Tay was married to T M Yap eldest son of Yap Chye Koon
Hong Chew is buried in Bukit Brown Cemetery
Blk 1 B 341A
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Translation
Madam Ng Lye Huat, whose given name is Geok Kim, daughter of Ng Boon Piow who was a silk merchant with the shop named "Hiap Aik", and her mother was a lady of the Lim family, permanent residents of Xiamen in Fujian province, is married to Mr. Hong Chew
She has four sons and two daughters: the eldest son, Hong Eng Sye; followed by Eng Hwee, Eng Seng, and Eng Soon; the daughters are Kah Hoon and Kah Tin. This lady is well-educated and manages the family business, Chop Ann Huat , a renowned major produce broker in Selat (So called 10% Commission broker). The business deals with a variety of goods nearing a hundred types and witnesses huge transactions. The lady alone manages it with such efficiency that it enjoys considerable surplus – a rare feat indeed. Madam has profound insights into the affairs of the state and society and has written penetrating commentaries, all of which are to the point. She once said to the editor that the country and the home are one and the same, whereas money is another matter – for if the country falls, all homes will be ruined; if the country is lost, all families will be destroyed, what use then is money? Therefore, she always encourages the women in her community with this philosophy. Her views are such that even those of any intellectual class cannot match.
This lady is all about action in addition to words; hence, when it comes to national calamities, she donates generously to education and all charitable causes beyond what she might afford. It is especially worth noting that during this Japanese invasion, as refugees flocked to Singapore for safety and the local community organized fundraising efforts, Madam purchased national bonds, participated in the selling of flowers, responded to all regular and special donations in large amounts. Her expenditure on aiding the poor, relieving suffering, and responding to emergencies is so extensive and frequent that it is indeed rare to find someone like her among the women's circles.
Madam's temperament is gentle, she treats and interacts with people sincerely without deceit. She has helped many women in her community to the extent that some hail her as a living Bodhisattva. She is particularly skilled at mediating domestic affairs among women. Her integrity and stern words command respect. Her intelligence is such that despite Mr. Hong Chew being of a senior age, sincere, and honest, he finds business and family affairs tiresome. He entrusts everything to her, leading a leisurely life at the age of 60 – this is all due to Madam's support.
Although Madam has not yet reached the age of forty, she has numerous well-devised plans for the welfare of the nation and its people, and she is carrying them out one by one as she has wished. The editor will warmly continue to document her story.
Reference :
The Southern Seas Chinese, Published by Publishing Room
226A, West Jelutong Road, Penang
Publised in 1941 Sep
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