Social and Personal

Mr RONALD BONELLO and Miss MAY ATTARD
The marriage between RONALD and MAY took place on October 6, 1979, at Our Saviour parish church, Lija. Congratulations to you both, and may you celebrate your love for many years to come. Christine and Gordon, and Andrew.

Obituary

MONREAL. On October 5, at St Luke's Hospital, MARY née Busuttil, aged 68, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Vincent, her daughters Suzanne and her husband Joseph Ricca, Odile and her husband Robert Pace, her beloved grandchildren Keith, Michael and Claire, her brothers Saviour and his wife Josephine, Alfred and his wife Rose, Michael and his wife Rita, her in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

In Memoriam

ABELA - ANTONIA née Samuel. Treasured memories of a dearly loved mother who passed away to eternal rest 12 years ago. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sons and daughters.

APAP - BEATRICE. Treasured memories of a beloved mother and grandmother on the eighth anniversary of her death. Her family.

AZZOPARDI. In loving memory of VICTORINE on the seventh anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son Jean-Pierre and his wife Iliana, her step-daughters Margaret, widow of Tony Micallef Borg, Marika and her husband Norman Ciancio, and grandchildren.

BENCINI. In loving memory of Commendatore ALFRED JOHN BENCINI, former Police Commissioner, on the 13th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Lucy, children Raymond, Marlene, Frida and Denise, his grandchildren, sisters and in-laws. "You live forever in our hearts".

BONNICI. Lovingly remembering ARTHUR on his eighth anniversary. His wife Marceline, his children Ivana and Giuliano, Kevin and Sandra, Daniela and Ray, Katrina and Raymond, his grandchildren Marco, Francesca and Erika, Matthew and Lisa, Luke and Jamie. Masses for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.45 p.m. and on Sunday, October 10 at 11.30 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, Paceville.

CAMILLERI - GEORGE E, 6.10.1980. Fondly remembered on the 24th anniversary of his passing by his sons Michael, Walter and George, their wives and children. Rest in peace.

CAMILLERI - JOSEPHINE. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear mother and nanna on the first anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Fr David, Barbara and Charles, Godwin and Pauline and her beloved grandchildren Roberta, Laura, Luca and Erica. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DEBONO. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, FRANK, on the sixth anniversary of his demise. Sadly missed and always remembered by his wife Eileen, his children Mark, Nadya and Graziella, in-laws and grandchildren. A prayer is kindly solicited.

ELLUL - ALICE. In loving memory of our dearest mother on the 24th anniversary of her demise. Giovanna, Risette and family.

FAVA. Cherished memories of our beloved father VINCENT. Forever loved and remembered by Mario, Reginald, Marcelline and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GULIA - JOSEPH S. On the 35th anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife, sons and daughters. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

HARDING - LUCY. Remembered with love and gratitude. Hugh.

KALLEYA. In loving memory of JOSEF on the sixth anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife Elsa, children, in-laws and grandchildren.

PACE BONELLO. In loving memory of a dearest mother and nanna, MELITA, on the 36th anniversary of her death. Antoine and family.

TESTA. In loving memory of a dear wife and mother, MARIA FATIMA, especially today being the 16th anniversary of her passing away. Michael, Jamie and Roberta.

WELLS - MURIEL. On the ninth anniversary of her passing away. Lovingly remembered by her children Mary Ann and George and their families. Merciful Lord, grant her eternal rest.

First Aid Courses

St John Ambulance will be holding a series of first aid courses during October and November.

A course in English will start on October 12 at 6.30 p.m. while two courses in Maltese will start on October 13, one at 9.30 a.m. and another at 6.30 p.m.

The courses will consists of nine lectures once a week, each lasting about two hours.

Another course will start on November 8 and will run every Monday and Thursday from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

The fee for an entire course is Lm10 which includes a workbook, training material and certification.

Applications may be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Secretary, Courses, St John Ambulance, 5 Independence Square, Valletta VLT 12 or requesting an application by e-mail at StJohnAmbulanceMalta@msn.com, visiting the website at www.StJohnAmbulanceMalta.com or by calling 7944 8310 or 2124 5740.

Caritas appeal

Caritas Malta is launching an appeal for money to help the people of Haiti overcome the aftermath created by the recent hurricane that devastated the country.

Donations may be made to parish priests in Malta and Gozo or by deposits in the following bank accounts: APS - 2000021780/2; Bank of Valletta - 400 1377271/2; HSBC - 089 -021513-051 or by sending a cheque to Caritas-Haiti Fund, 5, Lion Street, Floriana VLT 16, or by presenting the donation personally to Caritas.

The money collected will be sent to Caritas Internationalis, which is already helping Haitians in need.

Instrumental programme

The Count Roger Band Club, in collaboration with the Malta Tourism Authority, will be holding an instrumental programme to mark the 30th anniversary of Joseph Vella as bandmaster, in Mdina's Vilhena Palace courtyard on Sunday at 6.30 p.m.

The concert is part of the Malta Historic Cities Festival organised by the Malta Tourism Authority, with the Count Roger Band being the only Maltese band participating. All are welcome to attend.

Christmas arts expo

St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity is inviting Maltese artists to participate in the Christmas Arts Expo from November 13 to December 13.

The idea is to offer to the general public a central place where to find and buy works of art to offer them as gifts at Christmas.

Artists wishing to hire a space should pick up an application form and send it to the Visual Arts Committee at St. James Cavalier or contact Ann Grima on 2122 3216 or

e-mail to events@sjcav.org.

Music fellowship

Richard Bugeja has just been awarded the London College of Music Fellowship in musical composition after the submission of his original composition Malta Matul iz-Zminijiet.

This suite in eight movements is about early to recent Maltese history, written for the band, soprano, tenor and choir in quartet.

Mro Bugeja resides in Dingli, where he is musical director of the Santa Marija Band.

Jumble sale

The Fatima parish church fund raising committee of Guardamangia will be holding a jumble sale in aid of the church starting on Friday until October 27 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.

Indoor plants

The Indoor Plant Circle will be holding its monthly meeting at the Senior Citizens' Centre, St Publius Street, Floriana on October 12 at 6 p.m. Peter Caruana will speak about the care of indoor plants in winter.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
5.30 p.m. Pembroke, Floriana.
6 p.m. Zabbar.
6.30 p.m. Fgura, Mqabba.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
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.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by artist Evgeny Burmakin.

6.30 to 8.30 p.m., at Ir-Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, exhibition of paintings by foreign artist Oloug Vethal.

At the Museum of Fine Arts, exhibition entitled Conspiracy Trial Drawing.

At Chez Philippe Bistro, Gzira, exhibition of Jazz paintings by Ebba von Fersen Balzan and Jeni Caruana.

At The Gallery, Corinthia Palace Hotel, San Anton, exhibition entitled Footprints by Anthony Lucian Cauchi.