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Association. He was garlanded by
the President of the Association, Mr.
Ali Khan Surattee. Several hundred
guests were present, and probably
for the first time in Singapore
loudspeakers were installed by
the Standard Telephone and Cable
Company to enable all those present
to hear the poet speak. Tagore spoke
about the glorious past of India
and the need for his countrymen to
support the ideals of Visva-Bharati.
July 24, Sunday
Delivered an address to the Chinese
community at Palace Gay Theatre.
The Acting Chinese Consul General
presided, and Tagore’s speech was
translated into Chinese. Tagore spoke
of the cultural fellowship between
Chinese and Indians. An “At Home”
was given by Mr. M.A. Namazie at his
bungalow.
July 25 Monday
Address at Victoria Theatre to a
large gathering of school children
and teachers. Mr. C.H. Woolfe, the
Acting Colonial Secretary, presided.
He introduced Tagore thus: “You have
before you one of the world’s greatest
men.”
July 26, Tuesday
Farewell luncheon given by
Mr. Granville Roberts, editor of the
‘Malaya Tribune’. Those present
included the Consuls General for
Germany, America and France, and the
German Consul in Colombo.
Left from Johnston’s Pier for his
journey to Malacca.
Malacca
July 27, Wednesday
Arrived in Malacca by the steamer S.S.
Larut. Met on board by
Mr. G.C. Dodd and Mr. S.C. Goho of the
Tagore Reception Committee.
Mr. N.N. Pitchay JP, President of
the Indo-Ceylonese Association,
garlanded him. Tagore stayed with
Mr. Chan Kang Swi. Lunch with the
Resident Councillor Mr. Crichton at the
Residency. Gave a public lecture at St.
Francis Institution on education. An
amount of $3500 was raised by the
public for Visva-Bharati.
Muar
July 28, Thursday
4:15pm. Arrived in Muar by car from
Malacca. Was welcomed by the
Chinese community at Chung Hua
School. Public meeting held at a local
Chinese theatre. Tagore gave a speech
that was translated into Chinese and
Tamil.
Malacca
TAGORE’S TRAVEL ITINERARY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
July 29, Friday
An “At Home” was given by the Indo-
Ceylonese Association at the Chinese
Volunteer Club. Public Lecture at St.
5
Francis’ Institution, where 2,000
people assembled to hear him. Mr.
Crichton gave an introductory speech.
Tagore gave a lecture, and said he had
come to “claim their sympathy and
cooperation” for what he had made
“his life’s work”.
Kuala Lumpur
July 30, Saturday
Arrived in KL by the mail train. He was
received by Mr. Lok Chow Thye and
Mr. J. Lornie, the British Resident of
Selangor.
July 31, Sunday
Public reception at the Town Hall.
Tagore was garlanded by
Mr. M. Cumarasamy.
August 2, Tuesday
Attended a variety show at the Chinese
Theatre Hall, which had performances
by various Chinese Associations,
presided by Chief Secretary Mr. W.
Peel. Tagore gave a recital of some
passages from his works.
August 3, Wednesday
Gave a lecture at Chunghua
Theatre about Visva-Bharati, which
was followed by some variety
entertainment to raise funds.