Social and Personal

BALDACCHINO. On December 28, at St Luke's Hospital, ANTONIA née Zammit, widow of George, passed peacefully away after a short illness at the venerable age of 92, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughters Carmen and her husband Henry Scicluna, Rose and her husband Ronnie Cauchi, her son John and his wife Antoinette, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 1.45 p.m. for St Paul's Shipwreck parish church, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.

CAMILLERI. On December 26, Doris née Bartolo, aged 73, of Sliema, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Effie, her brother Lino and his wife Mary, her sister Mary and her husband Herbert Mifsud, Nellie, widow of her brother Josie, her sister-in-law May Mallia Pulvirenti, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. 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 interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to charitable institutions will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

SULTANA. On December 28, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, THERESA, née Azzopardi, aged 91. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Doris and her husband Laurie Ghio, Margaret and her husband Paul Camilleri, Paul and his wife Veronica, Marlene and her husband Charles Demicoli, John and his wife Rosalie, grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for Attard parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m. followed by interment at the Attard cemetery. No flowers by request by donations to St Catherine's Home, Attard, will be appreciated. The family would like to thank the sisters and staff at St Catherine's Home. Lord grant her eternal rest.

TONNA. On December 20, in London, Norma née Sammut, aged 62, a most loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She leaves to morn her loss her beloved husband Joe, her seven children Iain and his wife Josianne, Alan and his wife Mariella, Karen and her husband Josef Mifsud Bonnici, Joanna and her husband Mark Chircop, Kevin and his wife Fleur, Niki and his wife Maria, and Debbie, her grandchildren Robert, Francesca, Rebecca, Luke, Sarah, Sean, Karl, Michaela, Michael, David, Petra and Ana, her sister Lila and her husband Simon Whitney-Long, and her sister-in-law Lina Dimech. - R.I.P. Mass praesente cadavere will be said at St Julian's parish church tomorrow at 8.15 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Mosta cemetery. Donations in her memory to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated.

In Memoriam

BORG. In ever loving memory of our parents Dr FREDERICK BORG, B.Sc., MD, and his wife ADELINA, 29.12.'60 and 24.2.'74, respectively. May they rest in peace. May, Joe and family.

CASOLANI - HENRY. Soothing, indelible memories of a loving father who went to meet the Risen Lord on December 29, 1999. So dearly cherished and esteemed. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at the Benedictine Monastery, Mdina, will be offered in thanksgiving for Henry and Inez Casolani. Their only daughter, Sr Cecilia Mary.

DEBONO - VINCENT. Treasured memories of a much loved husband, father and grandfather, today the 13th year of his death. Sweet Jesus, grant him eternal rest.

FARRUGIA - Professor PHILIP FARRUGIA. Remembering with much love a very dear husband, father and grandfather, today being the 21st anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered by his wife Nella, daughter Joan and Rudolph and his grandchildren Vittore, Mariella, Philip, Anthony, Christian and Nicolette.

GINGELL. In ever loving memory of our dear parents LINO and ROSA. Kindly remember them in your prayers. Sadly missed by Alex, Frederick, Maria, Louise, Liz, Joseph and their respective families.

GRASSO - LOUIS ANTHONY. I miss you, dear brother. Rest in peace, dear brother.

GRASSO - LOUIS ANTHONY. On the first anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Brothers, sisters and in-laws. Rest in peace.

GRASSO. In ever loving memory of my dearest son-in-law LOUIS ANTHONY, today being the first anniversary of his death. Always remembered by Magistrate Dr Joseph Soler.

MAGRI OVEREND - REGINALD. In loving memory of our dearest Reg. "I will be their secure refuge during life and above all in death". Lilian and family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MAMO - ELISABETH. In loving memory of a dear aunt on the 17th anniversary of her death. Eternal rest give unto her, O Lord. The Mamo family.

MICALLEF - EUGENIA CARMELA. In loving memory of a very dear mother and grandmother, today the second anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tessie and Victor Shaw and family. Dear Lord, grant her eternal rest.

PACE - JOHN. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, today the 18th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SALNITRO - JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a loving father and grandfather, today the 43rd anniversary of his demise. His family.

SCHEMBRI - ANTHONY. On the third anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Monica, Gorg and Jana.

XUEREB - BICE. Precious memories of our dear mother on the 11th anniversary of her demise. Today's 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Her children. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Closed for Christmas holidays. Re-open Monday, January 5, 2004.

Mdina Concert

Mdina local council will present its third Epiphany concert at the Aula Capitanalis of the Corte Capitanale, in Mdina on Saturday at 7 p.m.

Nadia, R. De Bono, violin, Mario Frendo, viola, Simon Abdilla Joslin, cello and Davinia Galea, harpsichord, will perform works by Albinoni, Corelli and Vivaldi, among others.

Entrance is free but, due to limited seating, advance booking is recommended on tel. 2145 0707 or by calling personally at the local council.

EU Vacancies

The translation directorate at the Court of Justice of the European Union is recruiting a number of temporary agents on a definite contract as lawyer linguists and secretaries.

Applicants for the post of temporary agent lawyer linguist should be in possession of a Maltese law degree. The successful candidate should know at least two current official languages of the European Union, preferably including French.

A temporary agent secretary must have successfully completed lower secondary education and/or a vocational college course and obtained a final certificate.

Interested persons who wish to apply are to send their detailed CV to Johan.Bodenkamp@curia.eu.int.

Funpark Raffle

One hundred Playmobil fans who won a Christmas raffle organised by Playmobil Funpark yesterday enjoyed breakfast with Santa Claus at the new park in Hal Far.

As in previous years, Santa and his elves saw all the children off at the door and presented each with a striking Playmobil memento.

Live Firing Practice

Firing practice by the Armed Forces will take place at Pembroke ranges on all working days in January starting from Friday, between 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Vessels are to keep two miles off the Pembroke coast. Red warning flags will be hoisted at the limits of the ranges during practice.

Toys Galore

Father Christmas dropped in at church-run children's homes over yuletide, presenting toys to all the children.

The gesture was sponsored by the owners of Tal-Lira shops.

Blood Donation

The blood donation mobile unit will be at the following locations in Birkirkara: on Saturday near the old church and on Sunday near St Helen Basilica between 8.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m.

President's Engagements Today

11 a.m. at The Palace, Valletta, the President receives Saviour Borg, permanent representative of Malta to the United Nations in Geneva.
7.30 p.m. at Santa Lucija parish church, the President attends a choir concert organised by Santa Lucija local council.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to noon and 2.30 to 7 p.m. at the Exhibition Hall, Victoria, cribs exhibition by the Ghaqda Hbieb tal-Presepju.
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition organised by Heritage Malta to mark the first centenary since the establishment of the first National Museum in Malta.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cathedral Museum, Mdina, exhibition of masters' etchings by Guido Reni, Reubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt and Goya.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of works by Noel Attard, ceramics by Zell Osborne, typographics by Derek Fenech and paintings by Joseph Paul Cassar.
At Bank of Valletta, Sliema, exhibition of works by Alfred Chircop.
At Wignacourt Museum, Rabat, exhibition on Nativity by the International Art and Artists Malta.
At the Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, exhibition on MV Star of Malta.
At Da Pippo Restaurant, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Rita Lemesre and other artists.
At Heritage Malta, Valletta, an exhibition of the original drawings by Stephen C. Spiteri used for the publication Fortresses of the Knights.
At Mgarr Hotel, Mgarr (G), exhibition of paintings by Maryrose Saliba.

Public Lecture
6 p.m. At 12th May Social and Band Club, Zebbug (M), public lecture by Eric Bonanno on the upbringing of children in the past at Zebbug. An activity of the Malta Historical Society.