Social and Personal

TONNA. On October 22, at his residence in Birkirkara, JOSEPH of Floriana, aged 81, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Giovanna, his sons and daughters, Paul, Joe and his wife Carmen, Vanni and his wife Rita, Carmen and her husband Brian, Freddie and Netta, Victor and his wife Noela, Dorothy and her husband Mario, Anna and her husband Paul, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Anthony church, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Requiem Masses

On the 18th anniversary of the demise of RITA BARTOLO, today's 5.15 and 6.30 p.m. Masses at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta' l-Ibrag, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

In Memoriam

AGIUS - EMANUEL, a loving husband and dad, today the fourth anniversary of his death. Always remembered in our prayers. His wife Mary, his son, daughters, grandchildren and in-laws.

ARRIGO. In loving memory of MARY, today the 21st anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her daughter Erminia, widow of Victor Amato, her daughters-in-law Iris, widow of Maurice, Carmen, widow of Ralph, and all her grandchildren.

BONELLO. In ever loving memory of EDWIN, today the third anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife May, his children Suzanne, Jackie, Rachael and Gerald, in-laws and grandchildren.

BONELLO. In everlasting memory of our dear brother EDWIN, today the third anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Rosie and Margot.

CAMILLERI. In loving memory of our dearest JOSEPH (ex-Headmaster, Mgarr), a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the first anniversary of his demise. Forever in the hearts and prayers of his family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CARDONA - OSCAR. Remembered with love and gratitude on the 15th anniversary of his death. Pia, Tony and their families.

De GABRIELE. Remembering dearly beloved, unforgettable CARMELO, with great love, being the 41st anniversary of his death. Elvia and Eddie, Mariquita and families. Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord.

DEPASQUALE - MELITA née Calleja. In sweet memory of our dearest mother, today being the 12th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her sons Franco, Henry and Tonio, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

IZZO. Remembering a dear mother and grandmother, WINNIE. Always in our thoughts and prayers, especially today the third anniversary of her passing away. Joseph, Lilian and Connie.

PORTELLI - CARMELA. On this first anniversary of her demise. Fondly and lovingly remembered by her children George, Alfred, Marlene, Josephine and Anthony and their respective spouses, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. May God grant her eternal rest.

PRECA - JOHN. Remembered with love and gratitude today and always. His sons and daughter.

REIMER-SCHEMBRI - NADYA. Remembering you today on your 54th birthday. Miriam Brown, Diana and Doreen.

St Augustine Lecture

St Augustine of Hippo's Teaching Christianity will be the theme of this year's eighth annual Saint Augustine Lecture organised by the Faculty of Theology at the Erin Serracino Inglott Hall, University of Malta on November 11 at 7 p.m.

The guest lecturer will be Pier Franco Beatrice of the University of Padua, Italy.

The lecture is being held in collaboration with the Archdiocesan Foundation for Theological Studies and the Augustinian Institute of Pietá.

Prof. Beatrice will speak on Shifting Paradigms of Interpretation of De Doctrina Christiana.

On November 12, Prof. Beatrice will address the public during a lecture on the theme What do we possess that we have not received? Why should Christians study profane history according to St Augustine's of Hippo's De Doctrina Christiana?

The lecture is open to all the members of the Faculty of Theology, the university student body and staff and will be held in Gate Way Hall C at 11 a.m.

On November 13, Prof. Beatrice will deliver a public lecture at the main hall of the Augustinian Institute, in Pietá on The treasures pf the Egyptians in De Doctrina Christiana. The lecture starts at 10 a.m.

Musico-Literary Soirée

The Zebbug local council will be holding a musico-literary soirée on the occasion of Zebbug Day at St Philip Square on October 30 from 7 p.m.

Journalism course in Gozo

An introductory course in journalism is being organised by the Tumas Fenech Foundation for Education in Journalism in Gozo between November 8 - 13.

Various themes will be addressed during the course, including reportage, writing, editing, news analysis, interview techniques and newsroom leadership.

The course is targeted at those already doing some journalistic work, people who are aiming for a journalistic career and others who work with an information institution, including local councils, community radios and for public relations officers.

The course is being based around six two-hour sessions which will be held from Monday to Friday between 6 - 8 p.m. and on Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon. The lectures will be given by professional journalists and university lecturers.

Attendance is against a fee of Lm10 and a certificate will be given to all those attending.

More information can be obtained via www.tumasfoundation.com.mt or by contacting the foundation administrator and course coordinator Mario Schiavone by e-mail on masdan@onvol.net.

FOE workshop

Friends of the Earth Malta will be holding a workshop entitled New European Citizens! at the Lapsi Hotel, St Julians tomorrow at 9 a.m.

The workshop is co-funded by the European Union (Directorate General for Education and Culture) with FOE.

Non-governmental organisations are invited to a session dedicated to networking from 2 - 4 p.m.

http://www.foemalta.org

Musical Evening

The Count Roger Band Club committee will be holding a musical evening at the band premises, Main Street, Rabat on Friday at 7 p.m. with the participation of an English band accompanying the Cwmbach choir. Entrance is free and all are welcome.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta 9 a.m. to noon - Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
Collis Williams Pharmacy, 300, Republic Street, Valletta;
Johnsons Dispensary, 75, Qormi Road, Marsa;
St Venera Pharmacy, 532, St Joseph High Road, St Venera;
Mackie's Pharmacy, L. Casolani Street, Ta' Paris, Birkirkara;
Regal Pharmacy, 39B, Antonio Bosio Street, Msida;
Krypton Chemists, L-Ibrag Road, Ta' l-Ibrag, St Andrews;
Samuel Pharmacy, Depiro Street, Sliema;
Il-Mehriez Pharmacy, 4, Giovanni Curmi Street, Iklin;
St Albert Pharmacy, Oratory Street, Gharghur;
St Simon Pharmacy, 8, Islets Promenade, Bugibba;
Distinction Pharmacy, 32, Antoine De Paule Square, Paola;
Alpha Pharmacy, 'Maria Immaculata', Cospicua Road, c/w Cottoner Avenue, Fgura;
Polymer Pharmacy, Xghajra Road, Zabbar;
St Philip Pharmacy, Triq ic-Ceppun, Ghaxaq;
Bronja Pharmacy, "Sonata", Triq il-Bronja, Zurrieq;
Menelo Pharmacy, Dr Nikola Zammit Street, Siggiewi;
Ideal Pharmacy, 63, Main Street, Rabat;
Azzopardi Pharmacy, Capuchins Street, Victoria, Joyce's Pharmacy;
September 8 Avenue, Xaghra.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
6 to 8 p.m. at the Corinthia Palace Hotel, Attard, art exhibition dedicated to the French artist Giacomo De Pass.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, exhibition on China's 100 Major Archaeological Discoveries in the 20th century.

9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, the Art of Pain - Instruments of Torture, exhibition of 100 instruments of torture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including the Inquisition.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Cottoner Hall of the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, My Aboriginal Roots and Dreamings, exhibition of paintings and ceramics by Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci.

At the Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, The Hidden History of Malta: the Submerged Cultural Heritage of a Mediterranean Island.