Social and Personal

GOUDER. On February 21, in Leicester, UK, EDWARD ALEXANDER, aged 84, born in Malta. He has joined his beloved Winifred née Bishop. He is and will be sadly missed by all his family, friends and colleagues.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCOTT-TAGGART. On February 23, in the UK, CHRISTOPHER MALCOLM, aged 67, passed peacefully away, following a short illness. Beloved husband of Jill and proud and loving father of Christopher, Nicholas and James, his wife Lisa and their children Chloe, Ryan and Daniel.

Funeral service will be held on March 4 at 2.30 p.m. at Eastbourne Crematorium. A memorial Mass will be celebrated in Malta at a later date. May God grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BALZAN. In loving memory of VICTOR PETER, today the eighth anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary, his children, in-laws, grandchildren, his brother and sister in Australia, relatives and friends. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BARBARO OF ST. GEORGE - Marquis ANTHONY BARBARO OF ST. GEORGE, OBE. Today the 33rd anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his family.

BONELLO. Loving memories of our dear uncle EDGAR on the 17th anniversary of his demise. His nephews and nieces.

BORG TESTAFERRATA - RENÉ. In loving memory, on the eighth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Monica and children Moyra, Alfred and Brian.

de GRAY - MARIA CONCETTA (Cissie). Treasured memories of our beloved mother, today the 28th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by all her family.

DEI CONTI MANDUCA - PHILIP. Loved and remembered always. His children and grandchildren.

HILL - AMANDA JANE. Today the third anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by Albert Cauchi.

MARSH - MARIA. Today the ninth anniversary of your departure. So much missed by your husband Joseph, daughter Ethel, sons Lawrence and Lewis, daughters-in-law Lillian and Josephine, and grandsons Christopher and Josef. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Lord, grant her eternal peace.

MONTANARO. In loving memory of EDGAR GEORGE on the seventh anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by all his family. A prayer is solicited.

ORR - GEORGETTE. Fond and treasured memories on the 33rd anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her husband, sons, daughters and in-laws.

PACE GOUDER. Treasured memories of our dear FRANK, today the 12th anniversary of his demise. The 6.30 p.m. Mass at Balluta parish church, St Julian's, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Lilian, sons, daughters and family.

PEARSON. In loving memory of MARIA on the seventh anniversary of her demise. Her sons, daughters, nephews and nieces.

VELLA - MARY née Borg. Loving and treasured memories of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, today the 11th anniversary of her death. Always loved and greatly missed by her husband Joe, children Paul, Tony, Josephine, Rose, Lino, Doreen, Rita, Mario and Christopher, other family and friends. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 8.30 a.m. at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Visitors' Books

Visitors' books during funerals, with or without photos. Same day service. Phone Palmyra 2149 7335.

Lost

In the vicinity of Manwel Dimech Street, Sliema, small brown dog resembling Chihuahua, wearing brown studded collar. Dog answers to the name Ollie. Reward offered. Phone 9989 8737.

New Ghasri Parish Priest

Gozo Bishop Nikol Cauchi has appointed Fr Edward Xuereb, 34, parish priest of Ghasri. He succeeds Fr Guzepp Cini.

After being ordained in 1995, Fr Xuereb furthered his studies at the Pontificium Institutum Utriusque in Rome.

Fr Xuereb served as parish vicar at Santa Lucia parish in Rome and carried out pastoral work in the Xewkija parish.

He is a judge in the Gozo Ecclesiastical Tribunal.

Sliema Traffic

The Malta Transport Authority said that in view of the 19th Malta marathon and half marathon tomorrow the road between the Strand, Gzira and the Ferries Sliema, in the direction of Sliema was being temporarily turned into a two-way road.

Vehicles travelling along the Ferries towards Sliema would be diverted to Manuel Dimech Street. Bisazza Street, Sliema will be closed to vehicular traffic.

Consequently, buses would be diverted to Tower Road (between Playlife and Zara) which is being, for the occasion, turned into a two-way road for public transport only.

Casual Election

The Electoral Commission has received nominations from Simon Cassar and Alfred Farrugia for a casual election to fill a post of councillor in the Msida local council.

The vacancy arose after the death of Joseph Bartolo (PN).

The counting of votes will be held at Evans Building, in Valletta on Tuesday at 2 p.m.

President's Engagements Tomorrow

11 a.m., at the Marsa Scouts headquarters, the President attends an activity organised by the Marsa Scout Group on the occasion of their 75th anniversary and unveils a commemorative plaque.

What's On Today

Concert
7.30 p.m. at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, orchestral concert by the national orchestra.

Plays
7.30 p.m. at MADC Playrooms, Sta Venera, MADC play Whodunnit.

8 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, Actinghouse Productions play A Slight Accident.

Dance/Drama
8.30 p.m. at the MITP Theatre, St Christopher Street, Valletta, Publife dance/drama by Protein Dance.

Lecture
10 a.m. at Heritage Malta, Merchants Street, Valletta, lecture on The Armouries of the Knights of St John by Stephen C. Spiteri.

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition organised by Heritage Malta to mark the 100th anniversary since the establishment of the first National Museum in Malta.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rabat local council, Tribal Impressions, exhibition of art works by seven students of art teacher Matthew Cassar.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. - Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
Vilhena Pharmacy, 37, St Anne Street, Floriana;
Darwin Pharmacy, 152, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun;
Drugshop Dispensary, De la Cruz Avenue, Qormi;
Herba Pharmacy, 183, Main Street, Birkirkara;
J & L Pharmacy, 8, Yacht Marina Apartments, Marina Street, Pieta';
San Gwann Pharmacy, 11, Felic Borg Street, San Gwann;
St Francis Pharmacy, 293, Manwel Dimech Street, Sliema;
Medica Pharmacy, Naxxar Road, Balzan;
Grognet Pharmacy, 41, Constitution Street, Mosta;
St Paul's Bay Pharmacy, 504, Main Street, St Paul's Bay;
Portelli's Dispensary, 1, Luqa Road, Paola;
Victory Pharmacy, 32, Victory Street, Senglea;
Polymer Pharmacy, Xghajra Street, Zabbar;
Gerada Pharmacy, 46, Mater Boni Consilii Street, Zejtun;
Central Pharmacy, 6, St Joseph Street, Luqa;
Menelo Pharmacy, Dr Nikola Zammit Street, Siggiewi;
Bahrija Pharmacy, Raddet ir-Roti Street c/w School Street, Bahrija;
Palm Pharmacy, 2, Palm Street, Victoria, Gozo;
Tony's Pharmacy, Qbajjar Road, Marsalforn.