Social and Personal

ABELA. On January 16, at St Luke's Hospital, Jimmy (ex-Superintendent of Police), aged 67. Mourning his loss are his wife Maria Carmela, his children Mario and his wife Pauline, Sylvana, Nancy and her husband Brian, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m.

BUGEJA. On January 18, at St Luke's Hospital, SAMUEL (sculptor and art restorer), of Sliema, formerly of Rabat, aged 83, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Nellie (née Mahoney), his children Joe and his wife Rose, Gerald and his wife Antoinette, Maryanne and her husband George Attard, Francis and his wife Marisa, Peter and his wife Lorraine, and John, his grandchildren, Roberto and his wife Daniela, Paolo, Ruth and her husband Charles Balzan, Justine, Neil, Adam, Luke, Matthew, Crista and Maximilian; his brothers and sisters, Carmen Small, Guza and her husband Francis, Paul and his wife Jane, Maggie Azzopardi, Virgil and his wife Maria, Margaret wife of Peter, his aunt Saverina, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by internment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions would be appreciated.

CIANTAR. On January 18, SALVINO (ex-Chief Petty Officer, Royal Navy), aged 86, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Paul and his wife Christina, Anthony and his wife Nathalie, Martin, Ray and his wife Marice, Alex and Doreen, his grandchildren Jeremy and his wife Tar, Daniela, Berta, Kevin, Jackie, Nichola, Julienne, Maurizio, Manrico, Darren and Christopher and his great-grandchildren Enya and Leon, his brother, Fr Gabriel Ciantar, OP, his sisters Violet Cortis, Lina and her husband Joseph Borg and Elisabeth and her husband Joseph Zerafa, other in-laws, relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MIFSUD. On January 19, at Sa Maison Retirement Home, Pietà, VINCENZA née Callus, at the venerable age of 96, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her son Louis and his wife Mary, Edwin and his wife Edith of Australia, Rudyard and his wife Antida, Edward and his wife Gemma, Margaret, widow of her son Lino, Marlene, widow of her son Hector, Eileen, widow of her son Richard, her brother Joseph of Australia and her sister Jane Vella, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 9 a.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

TREVISAN. On January 19, at Casa Serena, St Paul's Bay, CENSINA, aged 92, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Joseph Aber and his two daughters Marthese and her husband France Cini and their son Kurt, Josette and her husband Franklin Pulis and their children Nikol and Zak, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves Casa Serena today at 2.15 p.m. for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

Requiem Masses

On the first month of the death of Mrs MARJIE HUGHES, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said on Friday, January 23 at 6 p.m. at St Aloysius College, Birkirkara.

In Memoriam

BONELLO. Everlasting and treasured memories of MARIANNA of St Julian's (Naini of Wembley's), a never forgotten mother, grandmother and sister, today being the 25th anniversary of her death. Sadly missed but never forgotten by her children Carmel, Joseph, Mary Ambrogio, Antoinette Barberi, Emmanuel, Rita Roe, Irene Galea, Helen, Theresa Degabriele, Doreen Borg, Julian, Pierre and their spouses, other relatives and friends. Rest in peace.

BONNICI - BLANCHE. In everlasting memory of a dear wife and mother on the fourth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her husband Edgar and her daughter Tanya.

CLARE - WILLIAM G. Today the 15th year since his demise. Lovingly remembered by his wife Olga, his children Eldred, Joyce and Arthur and their families. Lord, grant him peace.

CROCKFORD - ALFRED. Unfading memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the sixth anniversary of his death. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said on Saturday, January 31 at 6.30 p.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema. The attendance of relatives and friends would be appreciated. Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord.

De MARCO - REGGIE. Loving memories of a very dear husband and father, today the 14th anniversary of his death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Marie, Ann and Simon.

ELLUL VINCENTI - CARMELO ELLUL VINCENTI, MBE. Fondly remembered by his children and their families.

FENECH. In loving memory of our dear parents AGNES and LAWRENCE, today the anniversary of their passing away. Their sons, wives and grandchildren.

GALEA. In loving memory of our dear brother JOE on the anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his brothers and sister.

LUPI - VALENTINO. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 11th year of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family.

MACELLI - TARCISIO. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, today the 20th anniversary of his death. Greatly missed by his family.

SCERRI - ANTHONY. Precious and unfading memories of a devoted and beloved husband, father and grandfather on the ninth anniversary of his passing away.
Lonely is our life without you
It can never be the same
We miss you, want you,
Love you more and more
Your gentle smile,
Your heart of gold,
No finer man
This world could hold.
Always remembered with profound love and gratitude by his wife Carmela, his daughter Philo and her husband Charles, his sons Vincent and John, and his grandchildren Antoni and Karl. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SHAW - MARY ANN. Treasured memories of a dearly loved mother and grandmother, today the 10th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered and always in our thoughts and prayers. Tessie and Victor Shaw, grandchildren and family. A prayer is kindly solicited.

TABONE - FRANK. Today the 12th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His children and grandchildren.

TONNA - CHARLES JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the ninth anniversary of our great loss. Fondly remembered by his wife Lea, his children Sandro and his wife Miriam, Maria, widow of his son Carol, Mariny and her husband Joseph Grixti, together with his beloved grandchildren Karl, Janelle and Linn.

Missing Vehicles

A white Peugeot 306 car, registration AAO 973, was reported stolen from Gharghur on Friday night. Anyone having information about its whereabouts is asked to call 2133 0790 or contact the nearest police station.

A white Toyota Hiace van, registration JNM 003, was reported stolen from Naxxar on Friday. Anyone having information about its whereabouts is asked to call 2145 4876 or 9947 7981.

Plants Propagation

The Indoor Plant Circle is meeting at the senior citizens' centre, in St Publius Street, Floriana, today at 6 p.m. Peter Caruana will give a talk on the propagation of plants and fruit trees.

Horn Recital

An unusual recital featuring the horn as the leading instrument will be held at the Sala Isouard of the Manoel Theatre, in Valletta, on Friday at 7.30pm.

Works by Franz and Richard Strauss, Eugene Bozza, Francis Poulenc, Paul Dukas and Charles Camilleri will be performed by Etienne Cutajar (horn) and Caroline Calleja (piano), who will be joined by Rosabelle Bianchi (soprano) in one of the pieces.

The two musicians will encompass the best music written for horn and piano in the last 150 years.

Fund Units Lottery

Investors in HSBC's Maltese Assets Fund are being given the opportunity to win Lm500 worth of free units in the same fund.

All those who invest in the fund until February 7 will automatically participate in the lottery which will be drawn on February 20.

HSBC's Maltese Assets Fund has a diversified portfolio which includes bonds, Maltese equities and liquid assets.

New Promotion

Kellogg's has launched a new special promotion - those who purchase any cereal product from Kellogg's can now start collecting points and exchange them for a free Kellogg's Looney Tunes Ceramic Mug. The offer is valid until stock lasts.

Youth Council Committee

Jean-Paul De Lucca has been appointed president of the National Youth Council.

Daniela DeBono is vice-president, Hanan El Khatib, general secretary, Aaron Farrugia, treasurer, Cedric Mifsud, international secretary, Henrì Caruana, public relations officer, Andre Borg, deputy general secretary, Cory Greenland, deputy international secretary, Ivan-Carl Saliba, deputy treasurer, Kenneth Ellul, deputy PRO and Anton D'Amato, Audrey Gatt and Luciano Pace Parascandalo, members.

Prison Fellowship

Prison Fellowship Malta will be holding a meeting for its volunteers at its premises at 8, Magazine Junction, Floriana, on Thursday at 5 p.m.

Drama Courses

The dramatic company Teatru Rjal has made a call for applications for drama courses.

There will be a basic course for those with no stage experience and a course for those who attended the first year and who took part in the Christmas pantomime at the Catholic Institute.

The aim of the courses is to prepare budding actors and actresses for productions put up by the company.

The courses consist of 24 weekly sessions and start in February. The price is Lm40 for each course and only participants aged over seven are eligible.

Those interested can phone 2122 3340 or write to the secretary of Teatru Rjal, 133, Guardamangia Hill, Guardamangia, by February 15.

Renewed Status

Following an assessment visit by a representative of Marketing Quality Assurance Ltd of the UK, the Hotel Milano Due, in Gzira has retained for a further year its status of Hospitality Assured Standard for Service and Business Excellence.

Accessibility Seminar

Heritage Malta is holding a one-day seminar on providing accessibility for persons with disability to museums and archaeological sites.

The aim of the seminar is that of raising awareness among architects, engineers, designers, museum and site managers, students, local non-governmental and voluntary organisations, as well as the local authorities including local councils and health authorities.

The seminar, at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta on January 28, is being organised in collaboration with the National Commission Persons with Disability and is supported by the European Commission Delegation in Malta.

Competition Winners

Kathleen Bonnici, a student at Maria Regina Girls' Junior Lyceum of Blata l-Bajda, has won the Secondary Poem section (English) in a contest launched by the Department of Student Services and International Relations within the Education Division in the last edition of the Animal Magic Newsletter.

Animal Magic is one of the initiatives of the Animal Awareness Education Programme.

A total of 365 entries was received from both state and non-state primary and secondary schools.

Penelope Vassallo of Mater Boni Consilii School, Paola, won the Maltese Primary poem section; Michela Scalpello of St Catherine High School, Pembroke, won the Maltese Secondary poem section and Ms Dimech's Year 2 class at Dun Xand Cortis, Sta Venera Primary 'A' won the English Primary poem section.

Awards were given to schools for best overall participation in the Animal Awareness Programme in 2003. The winners in this section were: First - Achille Ferris Primary School, Msida; St Edward's College, Cottonera and Agius de Soldanis Girls' secondary/Junior Lyceum of Victoria.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
2 p.m. Xewkija
6 p.m. Marsaxlokk
6.30 p.m. Dingli, Gharghur.

President's Engagements Today

8.15 a.m. the President departs for a state visit to Italy.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at 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.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, Eurofram collective exhibition and collective exhibition by Maltese Australian Chamber of Commerce and Australian High Commission.
At German-Maltese Circle, St Christopher Street, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Christine Micallef.