Social and Personal

Tomorrow's 6.30 p.m. Mass at St Julian's parish church will be offered for the repose of the soul of RONNIE CHALMERS on the 14th anniversary of his passing away. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

ASCIONE - MARIO, 12.12.'83.
Deep in our hearts
You will always stay
As near and dear as yesterday.

A prayer is kindly solicited.

BUHAGIAR. In loving memory of FRANGISKA and NICHOLAS on the seventh and 18th anniversary respectively, of their death. Never forgotten by Mary, widow of their son Spiridione, Rose and her husband France, and grandchildren Colin, Mario, Andrè and Jean.

CARUANA GALIZIA. In ever loving memory of CHARLES, dearest father of Thérèse, Anton, Cecilia, Evelyn and Alfred, on the 13th anniversary of his death. May he rest in peace.

GOLLCHER - FANNY. In loving memory of our dear mother on the 19th anniversary of her death. Her children Alex and Olly and their families.

MIFSUD - JOHN. Lovingly remembered on his 17th anniversary. Joseph, Fr Francis, Miriam and Rennie, Shirley and family.

PACE. In precious and loving memory of my dearest nannu GUZEPPI, today the 24th anniversary of his passing away. Always in my heart. Your grand-daughter Michelle and Zach.

SCERRI - GINO. A wonderful husband, father and grandpa, departed this life on 12.12.'98 in Birmingham, UK. Five empty years have passed, though your radiance will shine eternally. Sadly missed by his wife Vera, daughter Mary, son Paul, grand-daughter Donna and all your other family and many friends in Malta, England and the USA.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Christmas shutdown. Last trading day Thursday, December 18, 2003, re-open, Monday, January 5, 2004.

Food For Charity

Foreign students attending Italian language and culture classes at the Società Dante Alighieri will be offering typical food from their countries during an activity organised to raise funds for the Sisters of Mother Theresa.

The event is being organised prior to their departure to spend the holidays with their families.

The activity will be held at Società Dante Alighieri at 134, Old Bakery Street, Valletta tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Web Awards

The third edition of the DataStream Malta Web Awards will be held in spring.

The awards seek to honour the best Maltese or Malta-related websites in different categories, said Godfrey Vella, chief executive of DataStream Limited.

The 14 categories to be awarded are: art and culture; business and corporate; community, voluntary and non-profit; e-commerce; education and training; personal, hobbies and specific interest; made in Malta; media, news and current events; music and entertainment; public sector; sports and recreation; travel and tourism; use of broadband and young developer.

www.maltawebawards.com

TV Winner

Joseph Sant of Rabat has won a 28'' Sharp TV set in the monthly lottery organised by Flamingo Tool Centre and co-sponsored by Britannia Tours and the Grand Prix Inc. of Bay Street, St Julian's.

Clients buying items from the tool centre and Grand Prix Inc. in Bay Street are entitled to a free ticket with every Lm10 spent. They will also be eligible for the draw of two grand prizes: a trip and tickets for two to the Grand Prix of Barcelona in May 2004 and that of Monza the following September.

Pantomime

Atturi Playhouse is presenting the pantomime Ozi s-Sahhar, based on the story of the Wizard of Oz, at the Salesian Theatre, in Sliema.

The play is being directed by Joe Quattromani.

There are performances tomorrow and on December 20 at 7.30 p.m., on December 19 at 8 p.m. and on December 14 and 21 at 3 and at 6 p.m.

Tickets are on sale at Lm3, tel. 2158 2444 or 2158 5294.

Week at Sandals

Catherine Stevens and Steve Chetcuti are spending a week in one of the Sandals resorts in Jamaica after winning a competition organised by P&A Sullivan, exclusive agents for Sandals.

The competition was organised in collaboration with Air Jamaica and Sandals, and was open to couples visiting the P&A Sullivan stand at the Wedding's Fair in November.

MHRA President

Winston Zahra has been re-elected president of the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association.

According to the statute, the president is appointed for a one-year term with a maximum of two years' tenure.

Annual Concert

The Christ the King band of the Socjetà Filarmonika G.M. Fra Antoine de Paule in Paola will be holding its annual concert at the Radisson SAS Baypoint on Sunday at 7.30 p.m. Entrance is free.

Rabbit Championship

The Malta Rabbit Club is holding its annual national winter championship at its headquarters, Nissen Hut 3, Luqa Road, Qormi, tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 8.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

First Aid Courses

St John Ambulance is holding first aid courses for housewives, mothers, students and employees from various companies, at its headquarters in Valletta.

Courses in Maltese will start on January 14 at 9.30 a.m. while an evening course will start on January 14. A course in English will start on January 15 at 6.30 p.m.

Registration will be accepted at the headquarters, 5 Independence Square, Valletta on Tuesday evenings between 6.30 and 7.30 p.m., or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to Franco Piccinino, honorary secretary, courses, at the same address for an application.

More information can be obtained on tel. 7944 8310 or 2124 5740 or e-mail StJohnAmbulanceMalta@msn. com.

Danish Folk Courses

The Danish Folk High School Grant Scheme is offering to help young people from new EU states to take part in courses at Danish Folk High Schools.

The schools offer courses in history, arts, music, sports, philosophy, theatre, photography and many other subjects. There are no tests or exams.

Further information may be obtained from the Scholarships Section of the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Valletta, the Information Section, Banca Giuratale, Victoria, Gozo, or the Danish Centre for International Cooperation and Mobility in Education and Training.

www.foreign.gov.mt/news/scholarships

www.ciriusonline.dk

President's Engagements Today

10 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President is presented with a donation in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund from proceeds collected during the wine festival organised by Delicata Winery.
11 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President is presented with a donation in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund by John Messina, chairman of Round Table Malta I.
Noon at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Deborah Farrugia, secretary of the Commission for the Administration of Justice.
12.45 p.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Ali-Fayad Saad, deputy Minister for Fisheries of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

What's On Today

Theatre
8 p.m. at the MITP Theatre, Valletta, Theatreworx production of play Marat de Sade.

Recital
7 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, vocal recital by Connie Francis Zerafa with pianist Romina Morrow.

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition organised by Heritage Malta for 100th anniversary 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 the General Workers' Union headquarters, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Lino Grixti.
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, Gozo, exhibition of paintings by Maryrose Saliba.
At Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, photography exhibition by Joerg Botcher.