Social and Personal

Dr ANTHONY CUSCHIERI and Miss MARIA ELLUL
On December 26, 1943. Congratulations for 60 years of married life. With love and gratitude from your children, their husbands and wife, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Obituary

COLEIRO. Suddenly, on December 24, at her residence, RITA COLEIRO née Demajo, B.Sc., Ph.C., aged 86. She went to be reborn with Christ on His birthday and meet her dearest husband Espedito. She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss her son Dr Joseph Coleiro of Dundee, Scotland, her daughters Mary Rose and her husband Bernard Bugeja, and Antoinette, her loving grandchildren Dr Denise, Dr David, Claudine and their spouses, all residing in Scotland, her brother Dr Thomas Demajo and his wife Tessie, her sisters Ann Magri and Susy Portelli, her nephews, nieces, relatives from the Demajo and Coleiro families, besides many friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 2.30 p.m. at St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, followed by interment in the family chapel at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, and the Salesians of Don Bosco, Sliema, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

DACCACHE. On December 24, Captain NASSIM, aged 61, at his residence in Vittoriosa left this valley of tears to meet the risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Risette, his children Ramona, Antoine, Joseph and Simone, his relatives in Malta and abroad, his work colleagues and many friends. -R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 3 p.m. for St Lawrence parish church in Vittoriosa where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.30 p.m. followed by interment in the family grave at the Vittoriosa cemetery.

DOE. On December 25, EDWARD CHARLES BAYLEY, aged 67, living in Balzan. His wife Gill, sister Ann and nephews Jason and Gavin wish to thank all those who have helped to make his passing peaceful.
The funeral will be taking place in Bedford, UK. Further information can be obtained from Camilleri Funeral Director International on 9949 3185, 2133 8471.

MIFSUD. On December 25, at St Luke's Hospital, ROSARIO, widower of HELEN née Bonnici, aged 81, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Anthony and his wife Doreen, Angele and her husband Frederick Mifsud Bonnici, Vicky and her husband Joseph Naudi Montaldo, his grandchildren Mark, Simon, Karl, Christopher, Edward and Paula, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for Stella Maris 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.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow's 10.30 a.m. Mass at St Rita chapel, Swieqi, will be offered for the repose of the soul of JOYCE RESTALL, on the 10th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her husband Tom, sons Anton and Ian, in-laws Ivana and Emma and her grand-daughters Faye, Kim and Amber.

In Memoriam

ATTARD - MARIA ASSUNTA. In loving memory of our dear mother, today the 53rd anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by Maria and Watty.

CAMENZULI - THERESA. Tender memories of our dear mother on the 20th anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by her son Charles and his wife Anna, her daughter Mary Anne and her grandsons Robert and Andrea.

CAMILLERI - ADELINA née Borg (Fly). Treasured memories of a loving mother and grandmother on the fourth anniversary of her passing. Michael, Walter, George and their families.

CAMILLERI FLORES. In loving memory of MOLLIE on the fourth anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her son and daughter, brother, relatives and friends.

FALZON - HENRIETTA, 26.12.'88. In ever loving memory of a beloved mother, today the 15th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Yvonne, Edwin, Wilfrid and their families.

GALEA. In loving memory of CARMELA who departed this life to meet the Risen Lord on 26.12.'91. Remembered by all the family.

GAUCI - MICHAEL. Cherished memories of a beloved husband and father who passed away 10 years ago today. Always in our hearts and prayers. Rita, Louise and Yvonne.

GRECH - YVONNE. Cherished and everlasting memories of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, today the 11th year of her demise. Deeply missed by her husband George, Pierre and Anna, Georgette and Rene and grandchildren.

GRIBBON - NIKKI née D'Ancona. Treasured memories of a beloved sister and aunt who died on Christmas Day 1995. Much loved and much missed by Dorothy, Trevor, Deborah, David, Lucinda and Benjamin. May she rest in peace.

PULIS. In loving memory of our dearest CATHERINE (Kitty), a beloved sister and auntie who went to meet Baby Jesus in heaven 13 years ago today. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Her family.

PULLICINO - CARMEN. In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, today being the 10th anniversary of her passing away. Never forgotten in our thoughts and prayers. Her husband Joe, her children Marvy and Joelle, their respective husbands and grandchildren.

PULLICINO - JOHN. A loving father and grandfather. Fondly remembered, always in our thoughts and prayers. Philip, Raphael, grandchildren and in-laws.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

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

Exchange control

Exchange control liberalisation measures will come into effect on January 1 in line with the budget speech.

These affect the limit for payments in connection with cash gifts or remittances for family living expenses, which is being raised from the present Lm20,000 per adult person each year to Lm30,000; the removal of the limit on the annual allowance in connection with foreign portfolio investment by adult persons and the increase in the amount of foreign currency a resident is exempted from surrendering to an authorised dealer, up from the present limit of Lm20,000 to Lm50,000.

Moreover bodies corporate/local retail outlets which receive foreign currency in the course of their business activities will be exempted from surrendering such foreign currency to an institution licensed to carry on the business of foreign exchange. Such foreign currency may, however, be deposited in foreign currency accounts with local credit institutions.

Christmas concert

The G.M. Fra Antoine de Paule Philharmonic Society is hosting the Christmas Home Concert by the Kristu Re Band at the main hall of its premises in Paola Square, Paola today at 7.30 p.m.

The band, under the direction of Archibald Mizzi, will render popular and well-known works with a Christmas theme by famous composers.

The David Sammut Quartet, composed of young talented saxophonists, will also take part.

Entrance is free and everyone is invited.

The band will be rendering a programme of Christmas carols at Paola Square on Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.

Violin competition

The 7th Carl Nielsen International Violin Competition will be held in Odense, Denmark, between the May 31 and June 9 next year.

The competition is open to violinists of all nationalities under the age of 30. The participants are being offered free private accommodation but should cover travel expenses. Various prizes are being offered.

Applications together with an enrolment fee of E75 should reach the Secretariat of the Competition in Odense by not later than February 1, 2004.

Those interested in participating may obtain further information from the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts, 230, Casa Gaspe, Republic Street, Valletta, quoting reference KMKA 170/03 or on telephone numbers 2124 5168 or 2124 7913 during office hours.

English courses

The Royal British Legion, with the support of the British Council, will be restarting English Language courses for Maltese and Gozitan students early in January. Both primary and secondary level courses will be run, in Valletta and Victoria. For details phone 2133 8780, 2164 1486 and 2156 3420.

PM leaves

Prime Minister Eddie Fenech Adami is in the UK on a brief private visit accompanied by Mrs Fenech Adami, the government said.

Social Policy Minister Lawrence Gonzi is acting Prime Minister.

Super 5 lottery

31-5-3-24-36
First prize: Lm220,259.66 - no winners
Four numbers: 131 winners - Lm368.82
Three numbers: 6,182 winners - Lm20
Next week's prize: Lm220,259.66

Special brew

Farsons launched the Winter Glow 2003, the third brew to be launched in the special brews series this year.

Winter Glow 2003 will be followed by a special brew to usher in spring 2004.

Winter Glow - Premium Red Ale, is an all malt, full-bodied, high gravity, top fermented English type dark ale with a typical "malty" sweetness tinged with a yeast-derived fruitiness, Farsons said.

Public transport

The Malta Transport Authority said public transport on New Year's day will run from 6 a.m. to noon and then from 3.30 - 10 p.m.

The Visit Malta Bus will not operate on that day.

President's Engagements Today

4 p.m. at Television House, Guardamangia, the President and Mrs de Marco attend the programme l-Istrina.

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 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 3.30 p.m. at Cathedral Museum, Mdina, exhibition of masters' etchings by Guido Reni, Reubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt and Goya.
At the Wignacourt Museum, Rabat, exhibition on the Nativity by the International Art and Artists Malta.
At Heritage Malta, Valletta, an exhibition of the original drawings by Stephen C. Spiteri used for the publication Fortresses of the Knights.
At Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Lisa Zanatta Pistorio.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
New British Dispensary, 109/110, St John Street, Valletta;
Trinity Pharmacy, 32, Marsa Road, Marsa;
St Venera Pharmacy, 332, St Joseph High Road, St Venera;
St Anne Pharmacy, 41, St Helen Square, Birkirkara;
Tony's Pharmacy, 100, Sir Patrick Stuart Street, Gzira;
Marc Pharmacy, 92, Mensija Road, San Gwann;
Victor's Pharmacy, 9, Tower Road, Sliema;
St Michael Pharmacy, Transfiguration Square, Lija;
Sghajtar Pharmacy, Sghajtar Street, Mosta;
Mellieha Pharmacy, 107, George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha;
De Paola Pharmacy, 36, Antoine De Paule Square, Paola;
San Filippu Pharmacy, 155, Victory Street, Senglea;
Felice Dispensary, 95, Sanctuary Street, Zabbar;
John J. Borg Pharmacy, 1, Constitution Street, Zejtun;
Mqabba Central Pharmacy, 5, St Catherine Street, Mqabba;
De Rohan Pharmacy, 24, St Anthony Street, Zebbug;
Bahrija Pharmacy, Raddet ir-Roti Street, c/w School Street, Bahrija;
Tac-Cawla Pharmacy, 'Marga', Dr Anton Tabone Street, Victoria, GOZO;
St John's Pharmacy, 85, Independence Street, Xewkija.