The beautifully simple medieval chapel of St Edward the Confessor was the venue for the first part of the grand reunion of all Old Edwardians and partners held recently at the college.

During a brief but moving ceremony, led by Mgr Mifsud Montanaro, prayers were offered for all Edwardians. The names of those deceased were read out solemnly by four headmasters in succession - Mr Antoine Cachia Caruana, Mr Gerald Briscoe, Mr Anthony J. Saliba (headmaster designate), and finally Mr William Dimech, outgoing headmaster, who read the names of those who had passed away in the last two years.

On the altar, meanwhile, lay the Book of Remembrance, in which the names of all deceased Old Edwardians are entered so that they can be remembered each year on the anniversary of their death.

The mood changed soon afterwards, when drinks, jokes and stories began to flow among the 600/700 people present. The front garden was prettily decorated for the occasion with white lights, which showed off the colourful flower beds to great effect, and Edwardians of all ages mixed indiscriminately to share reminiscences of their youth.

Time seems to telescope to nothing at these occasions, and the three Foundation Pupils who were present enjoyed sharing their common heritage with pupils of the third generation of Edwardians. Several members of staff, past and present, were there to give their perspective on history, too, and the four bars, kindly set up by the management of the Hotel Metropole, were kept busy all evening.

Several of those present made their contribution there and then to the headmaster's Sponsored Round Malta Bike Ride to raise funds for the repair of the boundary wall of the college, and several others promised to send their cheques "later".

To date there have been only 100 contributors, out of a possible 4,000 or so, but two of them have donated Lm100 and several others £100, far exceeding Mr Dimech's modest target of Lm1 per person.

Mr Dimech personally thanked all those who had given so generously and reminded others that cheques should be made payable to St Edward's and clearly marked "Sponsorship for the Boundary Wall".

Contributions from present pupils and parents will be presented to the headmaster at his farewell Whole School Assembly on Tuesday.

Lija wedding

The marriage took place recently at Lija parish church between Claire Sciberras, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Sciberras of Lija, and Joseph Fenech, son of Mr Francis Fenech and the late Theresa Fenech, also of Lija.

Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr David Gauci. The ceremony was witnessed by the bride's brother, Mr Mark Sciberras, and the groom's brother, Mr Charles Fenech. The duties of best men were carried out by the bride's uncle, Mr Alfred Sciberras and the groom's brother, Mr Saviour Fenech.

The bride, who wore a country style ivory fine silk gown with guipure lace and a pearl tiara, was attended by Ms Amanda Fenech, the groom's niece, as bridesmaid. Tiziana and Yanika Fenech, the bride's cousins, were flower-girls. The groom's nephew, Master Andrew Camilleri, was pageboy.

A reception was later held at Villa Mdina, Naxxar.

The couple are spending their honeymoon in Paris and Switzerland.

People

MS MARIELLA A. BERRY recently graduated with distinction in her Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) from the Maastricht School of Management, The Nether-lands, through the school's distance learning programme.

Her programme of study focused on diverse taught modules, covering various aspects of general and strategic management.

Her thesis, entitled "The implementation of the HACCP system: the case of a Maltese food manufacturing firm", was awarded the President's Award for the best research paper. She also won the Dean's Award for placing first in her course.

Ms Berry had graduated B.Sc (Physics & Chemistry) from the University of Malta in 1994. The results of her novel scientific research thesis had been published in a renowned Canadian journal. She had then graduated M.Sc. (Chemistry) in 1997.

Ms Berry is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Emanuel J. Berry of San Gwann.

MR ANTON CILIA recently graduated from the Maastricht School of Management (Netherlands) with a Diploma in General Management.

He is currently reading for a Master's in Business Administration degree in General and Strategic Management.

Mr Cilia also holds a Diploma in Hospitality Studies from the Institute of Tourism Studies, Malta.

He is the son of Andrew and Anna Cilia of St Venera.

MICHELLE SPITERI, BA (Hons), recently received her Master's in Business Administration degree from Henley Management College, UK.

The conferment ceremony took place on the beautiful riverside green grounds of the University at Henley-on-Thames and was attended by many other graduands from around the world.

Michelle was accompanied by her parents, Joseph and Margaret Attard.

She is currently employed as operations and human resources manager with Bay Street Holdings Ltd.

MR MARK F. VELLA, director of Prison Fellowship Malta, has attended the European Conference of Prison Fellowship International, held in Riga, Latvia, between June 3 and last Thursday.

As secretary of the European committee, Mr Vella is also taking part in planning for the World Conference of Prison Fellowship International, being held in Toronto, Canada, in September next year.

Issues to be discussed include juvenile delinquency and alternatives to custody.

RUBEN PAUL BORG, BE&A (Hons), A&CE, recently returned to Malta after successfully concluding a full-time three-year specialisation degree (Specializzazione in costruzioni in cemento armato) from the Scuola di Specializzazione in Costruzioni in Cemento Armato (F.lli Pesenti), Politecnico di Milano, Italy {Spec. Struct Eng 9 (Milan)}, after he had been awarded a scholarship by the Italian government.

Mr Borg graduated with a Specializzazione in Costruzioni in Cemento Armato "F.lli Pesenti" of the Technical University of Milan. He presented a final project entitled "Tall Building in a Seismic Zone" and a thesis "Shear-Moment Analyis of High Strength - Fibre Reinforced Concrete Beams" which were carried out under the supervision of Professor Ing. Giandomenico Toniolo and Professor Ing. Luigi Biolzi respectively.

Mr Borg specialised in reinforced and prestressed concrete structures and worked out a variety of practical construction projects and research programmes during the past three years, including bridge and road engineering, marine engineering, shells and plates, foundations and geotechnical engineering and high strength and fibre reinforced concrete.

Currently, he is also engaged on an extensive research programme on innovative materials and building techniques in the construction industry at the Politecnico di Milano (Technical University of Milan).

Mr Borg obtained his BE&A (Hons) from the University of Malta in 1999. He is married to Glorianne née Axisa, BA (Hons), PGCE, Dip. Geog. (Milan).

Professor Mark Brincat made Chevalier of the Legion of Honour

Last month, the French Ambassador, M. Didier Destremau, on behalf of President Jacques Chirac, conferred the insignia of Chevalier in the Legion d'Honneur on Professor Mark Brincat.

At a reception held at Villa Arrigo, San Pawl Tat-Targa, suitably bedecked with the French tricolor, the Ambassador said the award was being made in recognition of Professor Brincat's long association with French companies while carrying out research in reproductive medicine and hormone replacement and its substitutes.

Professor Brincat, head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, also brought his department and the Medical School closer to French medicine and is currently collaborating in Pan-European studies where French centres are heavily involved.

In his reply, Professor Brincat thanked the Ambassador and the President for the honour he be-stowed upon him. He then touched on the various research projects that he had been involved in and pointed out that his Ph.D. work, carried out at King's College Hospital in London, was sponsored by a French company, Besins Iscovesco, which is currently, among others, represented in work in Malta.

He is also involved with a French company called IBA that is looking into the exciting properties of a seaweed derived molecule, which has promise as a substitute to conventional hormone replacement.

As regards the Medical School, Professor Brincat reminded the guests that this was founded by the Order of St John and was always entrusted to the French langue.

It is therefore pertinent that the Medical School, as it has always done, is moving with the times and diversifying its base. It is strengthening the links with strong French universities such as has been achieved in a recent agreement with the University of Montpellier.

Attending the reception were other Legion d'Honneur holders in Malta, including former Chief Justice Professor J.J. Cremona, senior members of the medical profession, close family members and friends.

Russian National Day reception

The President, Professor Guido de Marco, the Prime Minister, Dr Fenech Adami, and other distinguished guests - among them Cabinet ministers, MPs, the Apostolic Nuncio, Mgr Luigi Conti, and members of the diplomatic corps, Auxiliary Bishop Annetto Depasquale, former Presidents Censu Tabone and Ugo Mifsud Bonnici and their wives - attended the annual reception hosted by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation and Mrs Zotova at the Embassy in San Gwann last Wednesday to commemorate Russia's National Day.

In his speech, Ambassador Zotov said that since the Declaration on State Sovereignty of Russia, adopted by the Russian Parliament on June 12, 1990, his country had made tremendous progress in the development of a genuine democracy and important reforms in the economy, and in the social and other spheres of life.

"With full determination we are moving along the road of establishing strategic partnerships with the major states and institutions and enhancing an equitable and effective co-operation in the areas of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, peacekeeping and socio-economic integration, in the joint struggle against terrorism and other common challenges and threats humankind is facing in the 21st century", Dr Zotov said.

"Today's Russia is a great power, which is actively promoting the concept of forming a multi-polar order in international relations and which is fully aware of its special responsibility for the destiny of peace in the world and is earnestly fulfilling all its foreign policy obligations."

Noting that the Russian diplomatic service is celebrating its bicentenary this year, Ambassador Zotov added that this year also marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between his country and Malta, although Russo-Maltese ties go back at least three centuries.

"My country highly appreciates the close and traditionally friendly character of its relationship with the neutral, prosperous Malta, which plays a tangible constructive role in the international arena, including European affairs, and generates major initiatives for the Mediterranean," Dr Zotov continued, recalling President Putin's message to President de Marco that "Russia is prepared to be most actively involved in the mechanisms of multilateral co-operation functioning in the Mediterranean. We intend to continue to closely interact with Malta in settling the topical issues in the regional and world politics."

The Ambassador noted that on many vital issues, including the problems of peace and security, equality and legal order in international relations, the ways of solving regional conflicts and so forth, the positions of Russia and Malta coincide or are very close. "This provides a solid guarantee for the further strengthening of interaction between our two countries within the UN and other international, primarily European, organisations.

"We intend to continue developing mutually beneficial trade and economic and investment partnership with Malta, to further enhance bilateral exchanges in the areas of tourism, culture and art as well as to strengthen our joint efforts towards establishing inter-confessional dialogue and co-operation in safeguarding our common Christian values."

Mr Zotov said that at the international symposium held in Malta last year on the historical destiny of the miraculous Icon of Our Lady of Philermos, he proposed that a new international role of Malta should be established - that of a major ecumenical centre and a venue for a regular dialogue between the Orthodox and the Catholic Churches.

"This idea is supported both in Moscow and the Holy See," he said. "Russia believes that, at the present complicated time, when many people tend to talk about a clash of civilisations, Malta could as well play a specific role in fostering a dialogue between the Christian and Islamic worlds."

He was sure that the consolidation of Russo-Maltese relations, which he defined as "excellent", would serve to contribute to international peace and stability.

Ambassador Zotov ended by proposing a toast "to the further development of Russo-Maltese relations, to the further progress and prosperity of Malta, to the happiness and well-being of its people; to President de Marco, and to peace and tranquillity, stability and progress throughout the world".

In his reply, President de Marco said that this important anniversary, marked by Russia's National Day, represents an awakening of the democratic world which goes beyond the dimensions of the Russian Federation. Russia today is a strong believer in democracy and the social market economy.

He paid tribute to the Russian people - "a great people with a great history and a great future" - with whom it was fundamental to work together for peace in the world. Some spoke of the end of history and the clash of civilisations. There was no end of history, while the future must not be dominated or burdened by a clash of civilisations.

While clashes between religions were a very bad service to humanity, complacency was even worse. Clashes, President de Marco said, are stopped by positive action.

Malta was very much involved in such action, as a bridge in the centre of the Mediterranean, providing understanding, and a balanced approach to issues, a certain style in diplomacy. Malta's role was that of an interface between religions - Catholic and Orthodox, Christian and Islamic.

National Days are not out of fashion, as some believe, for they serve to remind us of important historical events. President de Marco referred to the recent epoch-making agreement between Russia and NATO and the setting up of a special Council between them - an important achievement for world peace and stability.

President de Marco then proposed a toast to President Putin, to the prosperity of the Russian people, and to the continuing strength of Russo-Maltese relations.

The toasts were followed by the playing of the two national anthems.

Guests could also admire a photographic exhibition dedicated to the Order of Malta's presence in Russia.

Tempra Academy in Greece

The 2002 Summer Tempra Academy will be hosted in Greece from July 15-31 at the privately-owned island of Aghia Trias by its vice-president, Lilika Papanicolaou, the Greek poet, historian and famous "lady pioneer in Space Art".

The Tempra Academy is directed by its president, Dame Françoise Tempra, who has just visited Greece to make the final arrangements for this event which is closely linked to the Malta International Art Biennale.

The Tempra Academy promotes the interaction of creativity and artistic stimulation in congenial surroundings, and thus for writers, composers, painters, sculptors, ceramists, designers, architects, photographers, film makers, digital artists, choreographers, craftsmen and even simply art lovers.

The daily agenda will include mornings spent creating or swimming in the clear sea around Aghia Trias island and then commenting the endeavours or achievements, at lunch, the first social encounter of the day.

In the afternoon ,a lecture will be delivered and its subject will be the source of interesting and healthy dinner-debates under the canopied verdant luxuriance of Aghia Trias gardens.

Distinguished lecturers are attending. In the first week Professor Felix Meier (Switzerland), director of the Mediterranean Academy for Diplomatic Studies at the University of Malta and a brilliant linguist, will offer lectures on "Art and the Art of Diplomacy".

In the second week Dr Peter Muscat, a psychiatrist who also lectures at the University of Malta, will lecture on "The Four Seasons of Emotion". The third week Dr lrene Rousseau (USA), artist, author and lecturer and former president of the American Abstract Artists (an association created in 1936 which included such distinguished members as Fernand Leger, Piet Mondrian and Josef Albers), will deliver two lectures on "Mosaic Art: from Mythology to Micro-chip" and "Genesis: Australia's Aboriginal People and their Art".

A sculpture workshop will be led by Paul Haber, the Gozo-based sculptor who won first prize for Ceramics at the Malta Inernational Art Biennale last year.

The Summer Tempra Academy in Greece will be officially opened in Aghia Trias on July 16 by the Maltese Ambassador to Greece, Evarist Saliba, who visited the island last month.

Dame Françoise took the opportunity of her visit to Greece to finalise Lilika Papanicolaou's exhibition in Spain in October at the prestigious Club Financiero Genova, in Madrid, where in 1981 she had organised another show of Lilika's works, which was opened by Queen Sofia of Spain.

For your diary

Past students of St Theresa Secondary School, Tarxien, who were in Form V during the scholastic year 1951-52 intend to hold a reunion. Contact Candida on 2152-2248, Irma on 2189-6583 or Miriam on 2180-7268.

Ward U Zghar is meeting for a get-together on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Social Welfare Centre, St Venera.

YANA (You Are Not Alone) is meeting at the Despott Hall, Floriana, on Wednesday from 7.30 p.m. onwards. The group is also meeting on Friday for a drink and a chat at the Radisson Bay Point Resort, St George's, from 9.30 p.m.

The Friends of Australia Association is organising a day trip to Gozo on Thursday for members, their families and friends. Departure from the Phoenicia Hotel will be at 7.30 a.m.

There will be a three-course meal at the Horizon Restaurant, Qbajjar. Bookings and a choice of menu can be made from Dar l-Emigrant, Valletta, ideally by Wednesday.

For more information, phone 2122-2644, 2124-0255 or 2123-2545.

Talent Mosti, in collaboration with the head and council of Lily of the Valley School, is holding an exhibition and talk on Bonsai by Carmel Busuttil, co-founder of Bonsai Culture Group, at the Marquis' Park, Wied il-Ghasel Street, Mosta, on Friday at 7.30 p.m. The exhibition is also open on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon. The public is invited.

The Singles Social Circle is meeting on Friday at 9 p.m. at the Beachaven, Xemxija. After the one-hour low music, members may dance, chat or have a quiet drink on the beach terrace. Members may bring along one guest who must be booked. Bookings should be made by Wednesday.

The Mission Fund's group of volunteers going on a missionary experience to Guatemala this year is holding a fund-raising grand fair at Tower Road, Sliema, on Saturday and Sunday from 7 p.m. onwards.

Fr Eminyan's golden jubilee

Fr Maurice Eminyan, SJ, will be celebrating his priestly golden jubilee on Saturday.

He was ordained on June 22, 1952 at Woodstock College, in the United States, where he was studying theology.

Fr Eminyan, a former Professor of Dogmatic Theology and Dean of the Faculty of Theology at the University of Malta, will lead a Thanksgiving Mass on Saturday at 6.45 p.m., at the Jesuits' church in Merchants Street, Valletta.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited.

Touring Club contacts help motorists in Europe

Motorists driving overland in Europe this summer can rely on assistance through the Touring Club Malta's contacts with its counterparts in Italy and Europe.

Those travelling exclusively to Italy should apply to the Touring Club for an ACI card and those going to other European countries can apply for the AIT introducing card.

This applies both for those travelling in their cars or those with a mechanical horse and trailer.

TCM is an active member of the Alliance Internationale de Tourisme, the Federation International Camping/Caravanning and the European Cycling Federation (www.ecf.com).

TCM is a voluntary organisation. According to director general Philip Agius: "Our mission statement is 'to make contacts with overseas motoring clubs so that the Maltese motorist will be helped'."

For more information phone 7900-0116.

The President and Mrs de Marco's engagements - June 17-23

Tomorrow
10 a.m. The President receives Mr Neven Mimica, Minister for European Integration of Croatia, at the Palace, Valletta.
Noon The President receives Mr Yehya Ibrahim El Ramlawy, Egyptian Ambassador.

Tuesday
10 a.m. The President receives Mr Charles Micallef, director general of the Law Courts.
11.45 The President receives Mr Howard Pearce, the British High Commissioner.

Wednesday
11 a.m. The President receives Rear Admiral Robert Patruno, director of Rempec (Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea), at the Palace, Valletta.
Noon The President receives the president and committee members of Talent Mosti.

Thursday
10 a.m. The President receives the president and secretary genera of UHM, accompanied by union officials.
Noon The President receives Dr Joe Borg, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
5.45 p.m. The President receives the newly elected board of the Law Students Association of the University of Malta and is presented with a copy of the publication entitled Id-Dritt.
6.30 The President presides over a Commission for the Administration of Justice meeting.

Friday
11 a.m. The President receives the Xewkija council, accompanied by the mayor and councillors of Castelvenere, Italy, at the Palace, Valletta.
Noon The President receives a group of students from the Schadow Gymnasium in Berlin.
7 p.m. The President presides over the launching of the publication entitled Malta: Prehistory and Temples by Professor David H. Trump at the Museum of Archeology, Valletta.
8.15 The President and Mrs de Marco are hosted to dinner by the Ambassador of the Sovereign Military Order and Mrs Nattino at St John's Cavalier, Valletta.

Saturday
4 p.m. The President addresses a gathering of volunteers of the Kerygma Movement at St Paul's Missionaries College, Rabat.

Sunday
7.30 p.m. The President and Mrs de Marco attend a reception hosted by the Ambassador of the Sovereign Military Order and Mrs Nattino, on the occasion of the feast of St John the Baptist, at St John's Cavalier, Valletta.

Social and Personal

Births

BORG. On June 8, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Bernadette née Schembri and Joseph, God's precious gift of a first-born son - ALEXANDER OMAR. Special thanks to the doctors, midwife and staff.

BORG. On June 13, at Capua Palace Hospital, to Luisa née Soler and Paul, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - ALEXIA. Deo gratias et Mariae.

BUSUTTIL. On June 13, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Louise Anne née Scicluna and George, God's precious gift of a daughter - MARIA PIA, a welcome sister to Jean Paul and James. Thanks be to the Holy Spirit and Our Lady. Special thanks to the midwife Josephine Xuereb and all the staff.

CARUANA. On May 24, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Frida née Grima and Sammy, God's precious gift of twin daughters - FRANCESCA and REBECCA. Praise to Our Lady of Mellieha and to Christ the Redeemer. Special thanks to the obstetrician and to all the dedicated staff at the labour and post-natal wards at the hospital.

CIANTAR. On June 6, to Joanie and Etienne, God's precious gift of a new-born daughter - NAOMI MAY.

DE GABRIELE. On June 5, at Capua Palace Hospital, to Nicky née Azzopardi and Franco, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - EMMA. Special thanks to the obstetrician, anaesthetist and paediatrician, and to the midwives, especially Marie and to all the staff.

GAUCI. On June 5, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Valerie née Busuttil and Antonello, God's precious gift of a daughter - LARA, a most welcome sister to Julia. Thanks be to God and Our Lady of Ta' Pinu. Heartfelt thanks and praise to all the staff and midwife Censina for her support and dedication.

MALLIA. On June 1, at Capua Palace Hospital, to Amanda née Vella and Pierre, God's precious gift of a daughter - AMY, a welcome sister to Megan. Special thanks to the Capua maternity staff and to all the delivery team.

MALLIA. Hi! My name is MAYA. I was born on June 6 to my proud parents Claire and Cedric. Many thanks to all the staff at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing.

MANGION. On June 12, at Capua Palace Hospital, to Gladys née Demanuele and Roger, God's precious gift of a son - MATTHEW, a welcome brother to Lara and Janelle. Thanks to the obstetrician and all the staff at the maternity ward.

MICALLEF. On June 1, at St Philip's Hospital, to Sharon née Fava and Andre, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - DANIELA. Special thanks to the doctor, midwife Carmen Scerri and all the staff.

MICALLEF. On June 4, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Claudine née Peplow and Marcel, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - ELISA. Heartfelt thanks and praise to all the staff and midwife Louise Saliba for her support and dedication.

PISANI. On May 28, at St James Hospital, to Christine and David, God's precious gift of a first-born son - MATTHEW JOHN. Special thanks go to the obstetrician, midwife Mariella Abela Camilleri and all the hospital staff for their help and support. Deo gratias et Mariae.

PORTANIER MIFSUD. On June 6, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Moira née Camilleri and Adrian, God's precious gift of a first-born son - LUKE. Thanks be to God and Our Lady. Heartfelt thanks and praise to midwife Sharon Cauchi and all the staff at the hospital.

SALERNO. On May 29, at Karin Grech Hospital Maternity Wing, to Valerie née Agius and Maurizio, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - JULIA.

SWEIDAN. On June 3, at Capua Palace Hospital, to Hawazen née Ben Mousa and Mohamed, God's precious gift of a daughter - SIRAR, a welcome sister to Salwa and Leila.

Engagements

Mr ANTOINE ABELA and Ms SOLANGE CARUANA
The engagement took place last Saturday, June 8, between ANTOINE, son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred Abela of St Julian's, and SOLANGE, daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Caruana of Sliema. Fr Joe Falzon, O.Carm., blessed the rings.

Marriages

Mr JEAN-PIERRE AQUILINA, B.Sc., IT and Miss CRISTINA PARLATO TRIGONA, BA (Hons), M.Sc. (Reading), CPA
The marriage took place on Saturday, June 1, at the Capuchins' church of the Holy Cross, Floriana, between JEAN-PIERRE, son of Mr Richard Aquilina, A&CE, and Mrs Aquilina of Balzan, and CRISTINA, eldest daughter of Mr Joe Parlato Trigona of Sliema. The marriage was celebrated by Fr Anthony Cilia, SJ, and witnessed by the groom's sister, Dr Veronica Aquilina, LL.D., and Miss Natalia Preca. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Greta Parlato Trigona, as bridesmaid. The Misses Hannah and Emily Galea were flower-girls and Master Joshua Parlato Trigona was pageboy. The duties of best man were carried out by Mr Josef Borg Grech, while Mr Stefan Borg Grech, Mr Mark Parlato Trigona and Mr Peter Ripard, acted as ushers. An evening reception was held at Le Méridien Phoenicia (Bastion Pool). The couple spent their honeymoon on a Mediterranean cruise and in Northern Italy.

Mr DAVID ELLUL MERCER, BE&A (Hons), A&CE and Miss CÉLINE ZAMMIT
The marriage took place on Friday, May 31, at Our Saviour parish church, Lija, between DAVID, son of Mr and Mrs Josie Ellul Mercer, and CÉLINE, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Zammit. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr David Gauci. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr Ramon Fenech, BE&A (Hons), A&CE, and Mr Mark Matthew Rapa. Mr Daniel Scerri, BE&A (Hons), A&CE, carried out the duties of best man. The bride was attended by her sister, Dr Angéle Rapa, NP, LL.D., and the groom's sister, Ms Elena Ellul Mercer, B.Sc. (Hons), as maids of honour. Mireille Rapa and Julia Doublet Barry, the bride and groom's respective nieces were flower-girls. Jake Fenech was the ring-bearer. Mr Gabriel Zammit, the bride's brother, and Mr Houston Ebejer, B.Pharm. (Hons), acted as ushers. A reception was later held at Villa Mdina, Naxxar. The couple are spending their honeymoon cruising the Caribbean.

Dr PATRICK FARRUGIA, MD and Ms ELAINIA PACE, B.Pharm. (Hons), LLCM (Pf)
The wedding reception was held at the Carlson's Suite, Radisson SAS Bay Point Resort, and not the ballroom.

Obituary

MIZZI. On June 14, at St Luke's Hospital, ROSE, aged 71, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her children Rosanne, wife of Emmanuel Cassar, Astrid, wife of George Zarb, and George, her grandchildren Kezia, Keane, Martina and Luca, her brothers and sisters, her in-laws and their spouses, other relatives and friends, among whom the community of the Legion of Mary of Balzan.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for the old Birkirkara church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

RANDAZZO - PIERO. On June 13, in Palermo, Sicily, aged 62. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Lydia née Galea of Hamrun, his children Valentina and Thomas, his sister Enza, relatives and friends in Palermo and in Malta. - R.I.P.
The funeral and interment took place yesterday in Palermo.

SCIBERRAS. On June 8, in Plantation, Florida, USA, FRANCES née Grech, passed peacefully in her home, comforted by the Last Rites, aged 59. Mourning her death are her beloved husband Paul, her children Tony and JoAnne, her grandchildren Samantha and Danielle, Paul Jr. and Jason, her parents Guzeppa and Paul Grech, her sisters Regina and Charlie, Salvina and Jimmy, Rosie and Joe, and her brother John and Adriana, her mother-in-law Catherine Sciberras and her children Valent and Rose, Theresa and Peter, Bernardina and Tony, all her nieces and nephews, family and friends.
She fought a hard battle with much courage. May God grant her eternal peace.

VELLA. On June 15, at St Luke's Hospital, ALFRED, aged 62, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Rita, his daughter Judith and her husband Colin Micallef, his grandchildren Andrew, Keith and Nicola, his brother Joe and his wife Anna, Paul and his wife Massie, Bernadette and her husband Donald Spiteri, Anna, Francis and his wife Antonia, his mother-in-law, brothers-in-law and their families, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Our Lady of Lourdes parish church, San Gwann, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association will be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BARBARA - GRAZIO. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the first anniversary of his passing away. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. His wife Mary, his children Beatrice and her husband John, Bridget and her husband Mario, Vincent and Edith, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BRINCAT. Beautiful memories of our dear mother ANNE, a treasured jewel, on the 16th anniversary of her passing. Rest in peace till we meet again, dearest. Love always, her husband Victor, daughters Carmen, Therese and Victoria, their husbands and her grandchildren.

CALLEJA - Major JOHN CALLEJA, MBE, MISM, (ex-President, Royal Engineers Association (Malta Branch) and ex-committee member of the Royal British Legion (Malta branch). In everlasting memory of a dear husband and father, today the third anniversary of his passing away. Gone but not forgotten by his loving wife Doreen née Fenech and his daughter Estelle. Please remember him in your prayers.

CARUANA SOLER - JOSEPH. Remembering with love our very dear father on Father's Day. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children, in-laws and grandchildren.

DALMAS - FRANS. On the 11th anniversary of his death. Dearly missed by his wife Maria née Gafà, his two daughters Marion, widow of Dr Charles Chircop, D.Litt., Ruth and her husband Anthony DeGiovanni, BA (Lond.) PG Pl. & Adm.SS, nephew, nieces and other relatives. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

DOUGHTY - JOHN. Treasured and loving memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the 35th anniversary of his death, especially today Father's Day. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Mary, his children John and Shirley and their families.

FORMOSA - MARCELLE. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear wife and mother on the fourth anniversary of her death. Her husband Lawrence and her sons Andrè, Etienne and Jean Pierre and their families.
If memories bring us closer
We are never far apart;
God has you in His keeping
We love you in our heart;
Your resting place we visit
Place flowers with loving care;
No one knows the heartache
As we turn and leave you there.
All Masses said today at St Julian's parish church will be offered for the repose of her soul.

FORMOSA - MARCELLE née Distefano. Lovingly remembered on the fourth anniversary of her passing away. Sadly missed but always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Her brothers and sisters.

GAUCI. IRENE. Remembering with love and gratitude a devoted and special wife, mother and grandmother, today the first anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband George, her children Tracy and husband Brian, Adrian and fiancée Nadine, her mother Maria, her sister and brothers Joan, Victor and Dennis, her mother-in-law Josephine and in-laws Lina and Alphy and their respective families, other relatives and friends. Tomorrow's 6.30 p.m. Mass at the Carmelite parish church, Fleur-de-Lys, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

JONES - FREDERICK JAMES (Jimmy). Treasured memories of a loving husband, father and grandfather, June 21 being the 23rd anniversary of his death. Always in our prayers. His wife Evelyn, children and grandchildren. Masses for the repose of his soul will be said on Friday, June 21, at 9.30 a.m. and on Sunday, June 23, at 7.15 p.m. at St Augustine's parish church, Valletta. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MICELI - FRANK. In loving memory, on the first anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his loving wife Evelyn, his children Ray, Josette, Renato, Nadette and Pierre, in-laws and grandchildren.

VASSALLO. Treasured and unfading memories of JOSEPH, a most beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 15th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Nicholas, Joyce, Annabel and Adrian, Melvyn, Roseann and Gabriel and Sr. Stefania.

XUEREB - LEO. Happy Father's Day.
Give him a hug, a great big kiss
Because one day, he will be greatly missed.
My daddy has gone far away from this land,
I miss the precious touch of his loving hands.
I never knew last year was the last time,
I could look at my daddy, hug him, and say:
"I love you, Daddy! Happy Father's Day!"
All I have now is great memories,
A heart full of love and eyes full of tears
And to remember his love throughout the years.
Now I will have to look up at the stars and say,
"I love you, Daddy! Happy Father's Day!"
Ingrid.

XUEREB - MARY ROSE née Briffa. In ever cherished memory of MARY ROSE on the 10th anniversary of her passing away. Always loved and missed by her family and friends.