CIANTAR. On December 1, at St Luke's Hospital, MARY née Attard, aged 83, went to meet the Risen Lord, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Salvinu, her children Paul and his wife Christina, Anthony and his wife Nathalie, Martin, Ray and his wife Marice, Alex and Doreen, her grandchildren Jeremy and his wife Tar, Daniela, Berta, Kevin, Jackie, Nichola, Julienne, Maurizio, Manrico, Darren and Christopher and her great-grandchildren Enya and Leon, her in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today 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 her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
ATTARD MONTALTO - MARY née Cassar Torreggiani. On the 25th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her sons, in-laws and grandchildren.
CARACHI. In loving memory of MARY, a beloved wife and devoted mother, today the 25th anniversary of her death. Her husband Arthur, her children Herbert, Silvana, Vittore and Jesmond, her in-laws Carmen, Lorraine, Josette and Mario. A prayer is kindly solicited.
CUOMO - PAULINE (Polly). Sweet, loving thoughts on the second anniversary of her death.
Her memory is a treasure
Not only on this day
But forever.
Her sons, daughters, grandchildren, in-laws, relatives and friends.
DEMAJO - POLON. In loving and unfading memory of our dearly beloved mother on the eighth anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts and prayers, her children Pucky, Pat, Tony, Josianne, Marielle and Christine, in-laws and grandchildren. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.
DEMAJO. Remembering with love and gratitude our dear parents BASCAL, dentist, and MARY, on the anniversary of their demise. Their children.
GALEA - GEORGE J. GALEA, A&CE. Treasured and unfading memories of our dear father on the sixth anniversary of his death. Joseph, Anthony and Richard Galea Debono and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
HUNTINGFORD - ANTONIA. Loving memories of a dear sister, today the 22nd anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by Stephanie and Ray, Maura and Francis.
ZAMMIT. In ever loving memory of a dear and loving father, EDGAR, today being the 43rd anniversary of his death. His son Franz, Maria and his grandsons Gerald and Julian.
Sidonia Enterprises Ltd
Christmas shutdown. Last trading day Thursday, December 18, 2003, re-open, Monday, January 5, 2004.
Seminar
A seminar on Liturgical Songs in Church by Fr Gorg Zammit, OFM Conv. and Sister Magdalene Cauchi, USAM at the Teresian Spirituality Centre, Dar tat-Talb, Tas-Silg, Delimara Road, Marsaxlokk. The seminar is going to be held from Friday, December 5 at 6.30 p.m. till Sunday, December 7 after lunch. For more information and bookings please phone 2165 1268 or 2182 2343.
Homes For Puppies
Two puppies, found lingering aimlessly near the Enemalta headquarters, in Marsa are up for adoption. Anybody wishing to give the two six-week old mongrels a home should call Freddie Fenech from the Association for Abandoned Animals on 9946 4182.
RN Frigate Visit
The Royal Navy frigate, HMS Kent, will pay an informal visit to Malta between today and Monday.
She is under Commander Simon Hardern.
The ship will not be open to the public during her stay.
Salzburg seminar applications
The American Centre is receiving applications for the 2004 Salzburg seminar. It will fund the cost of the grant, which covers tuition and per diem. The applicant will be responsible for paying round-trip travel to and from Salzburg, Austria.
Application forms and descriptions of this year's seminars can be obtained by contacting the American Centre on tel. 2561 4147.
Applicants should be individuals with strong academic backgrounds who have demonstrated a level of professional achievement and expertise in the fields covered by the session for which they apply.
The American Centre will fund three candidates, and is accepting applications for the five sessions below: Ethics in News Reporting and Editing - February 18-25, 2004 (closing date December 17); Strengthening Democracy and Governance: Women and Political Power - April 26-May 3, 2004 (January 31); Reinventing The West: Redefining The Transatlantic Relationship - July 14-21, 2004 (January 31); Changing Concepts of International Educational Mobility - August 15-20, 2004 (January 31, 2004); and Libraries in the 21st century - October 23-30, 2004 (January 31).
Valletta Band Marches
The National Folklore Commission is organising a programme of band marches in Valletta between December 17-22.
The marches will start at Freedom Square and pass along Melita, Merchants, St John and Republic streets, starting at 6 p.m. on weekdays, and at 5.30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
The bands taking part are: De Rohan (Zebbug); St Michael (Zabbar); Socjetà Muzikali Santa Marija (Dingli); Socjetà Muzikali Santa Katerina VM (Zurrieq); Socjetà Filarmonika Sliema (Sliema) and Peace Band Club (Naxxar).
The Armed Forces Band and the Police Band will also be performing in Freedom Square between December 15-24.
Limited edition watch
A limited Racing edition of the Speedmaster Day-Date model of the Omega Speedmaster watch is now available in Malta, celebrating Michael Schumacher's fifth world championship.
Production of the model, available exclusively with the stainless steel Speedmaster bracelet, is limited to 5,555 numbered units.
A limited quantity of the model has been allocated to the Maltese market.
English Language Courses
The Royal British Legion, supported by the British Council, will be conducting English language courses for Maltese students in Malta and Gozo, for years III to VI and forms I to V on Monday afternoons in Gozo, and Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings in Valletta.
Details may be obtained from the director on tel. 2133 8780, 2164 1486 and 2156 3420.
Table tennis marathon
The Zabbar youth section of the Catholic Action will be holding the Malta Table Tennis Marathon in aid of the Malta Hospice Movement, starting on Friday at 8.30 p.m. at the Notre Dame Hall in Zabbar.
Donations may be made by sending an SMS to 50617360 for a Lm1 pledge, and 50618920 for a Lm3 pledge.
First Aid Courses
The Malta Red Cross will be organising first aid courses in English and Maltese in the coming months. A course in Maltese will be held on January 20, 22, 27 and 29, from 5.30 to 9 p.m.
For further information contact the society on tel. 2122 2645, fax 2124 3664 or e-mail administration@redcross.org.mt.
Telephone directory
Maltacom has contracted Newsworks Ltd, a local publishing house based in San Gwann, to print and distribute the 2004 edition of the telephone directory.
Newsworks was appointed following a public call for tenders and the company has undertaken to print and distribute the new directory by the end of April, 2004. It also intends to sell advertising space in the telephone directory.
Newsworks has nominated two sub-contractors: Elanders Ltd of Sweden will be responsible for the printing and JP Advertising will be selling advertising in the directory.
Maltacom is currently updating directory entries by means of directory entry verification forms being sent by post to all fixed line subscribers.
New Councillor
David Vella was elected councillor in Marsascala in the casual election held yesterday at the Electoral Office, in Valletta. He was the only nominee for the vacancy created by the resignation of Christopher Agius (MLP).
Local Councils
Today's meetings
5.30 p.m. Marsa.
6.30 p.m. Birzebbuga.
What's On Today
Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition of imported Ancient Egyptian statue of Neferaabete.
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 and by Joseph Paul Cassar.
2.30 to 5 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Institute, Valletta, exhibition of 20th century Italian painters.
At Bank of Valletta, Sliema, exhibition of works by Alfred Chircop.
At the Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, exhibition on the mv Star of Malta.
In the Exhibitions Hall, National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, The Brocktorff Circle, an exhibition of the major archaeological artefacts found at the Xaghra Stone Circle in Gozo.
At the National Museum of Natural History, Mdina, exhibition of Maltese crafts entitled Nature in Crafts.
At the General Workers' Union headquarters, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Lino Grixti.
At Heritage Malta, Valletta, exhibition of the original drawings by Stephen C. Spiteri used for the publication Fortresses of the Knights.
At Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, photography exhibition by Joerg Botcher.