Social and Personal

Mr RAYMOND VASSALLO and Miss HELEN CASSAR
The marriage between RAYMOND and HELEN took place on October 1, 1988, at St Nicholas parish church, Siggiewi. Congratulations from mum and dad, your children Roberta and Mark.

Silver Wedding

Mr JOSEPH CROKER and Ms MARTHESE SCICLUNA
Congratulations on this special day. May you spend more years happy together. Best wishes from your children Daniella and boyfriend Kurt, Kristian and Matthew, family and friends.

Obituary

NUNNS. On September 28, at Villa Messina, Rabat, JOHN DAVID, widower of his beloved Mary née Caruana, at the age of 76. Deeply mourned by his children Lorraine and her husband John Camilleri, and David, his grandsons Steven and Peter, his sisters Doris and her husband Winston V. Zahra, Iris, widow of Roy Lofaro and Josie, widow of his brother Eric, both residing in Australia, his sister-in-law Doris Pisani, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Villa Messina today at 1.45 p.m. for St Peter's parish church, Birzebbuga, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by private interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar il-Kaptan, Mtarfa, will be very much appreciated. Grateful thanks to the dedicated staff at Villa Messina.

In Memoriam

CARUANA - JOHN H., 1.10.'86. Treasured and unfading memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather on the 17th anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts. His wife Josephine, his children Mario, David and Joanne, in-laws and grandchildren. A prayer is solicited.

CARUANA. In loving memory of WILLIAM on the fourth anniversary of his passing away. Never forgotten and sadly missed by his wife Mary and daughter Joan.

CILIA - MARY. Fondly remembered today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Carmen and Josephine.

ELLUL MERCER. In loving memory of a dear mother, MARY, today being the sixth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her children Josie, Alfred and Sylvia, in-laws and grandchildren.

FALZON - CARMEN née Mintoff. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved wife and mother, today being the second anniversary of her demise. Deep in our hearts a memory is kept of a dear wife and mother we loved so much. Sadly missed by her husband David and her daughters Lindsey and Caroline. Relatives and friends are invited for Mass in her memory that will be said today at 6 p.m. at the Resurrection of Christ church, Pembroke.

GRUPPETTA. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather, JOSEPH, on the 19th anniversary of his death. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. Yvonne, Edwin, Marlene, Gordon and Joanna.

MIFSUD BONNICI. In ever cherished memory of MARY, wife of Professor Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici on the 47th anniversary of her death. Her sons Giuseppe and Ugo and their families.

PELLEGRINI. In ever loving memory of Notary VINCENZO MARIA PELLEGRINI and of his wife JOSEPHINE. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Their daughter, sons, in-laws and grandchildren.

RAUSI. In loving memory of dear TESSIE on the 27th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband Albert, children Albert, Stephen and Veronica, in-laws and grandchildren.

VELLA - ANTHONY (Ninu). In memory of a dearly beloved father and grandfather on the 15th anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his sons and daughters and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VINCENTI KIND - RICHARD. Treasured memories of a beloved husband on the 20th anniversary of his demise. Anne.
Love is not changed by death,
Nothing is lost,
And all in the end is harvest.
A prayer is solicited.

VINCENTI KIND - RICHARD. Cherished memories of a precious father on the 20th anniversary of his passing to the Lord.
In our minds a constant thought
In our hearts a silent sorrow.
Bernadette, Theresa, Lynn, Karen and families.

VINCENTI KIND - RICHARD. In loving memory, today the 20th anniversary of his death. Gone but never forgotten. Staff at Autosales Ltd and Kinds.

VINCENTI KIND - RICHARD. Special and loving memories are not enough to fill the void you left. Doris and family.

VINCENTI KIND - RICHARD. In sweet remembrance of a dearly loved brother-in-law and uncle. What you meant to us in life is reflected in our fond and ever vivid memories of you. Helen, Chris, Sharon and Walter-John.

VINCENTI KIND - RICHARD. We can never forget your gentle smile and you will remain in our thoughts and hearts forever. Irene, Henry, Diane and Kristina.

XERRI de CARO - JAMES (Jimmy). In ever loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the 11th anniversary of his demise. Always fondly remembered with love in the thoughts and prayers of his wife Imelda, son Frank, daughter-in-law Mariella and grandchildren John and Simone.

Electronic Newsletter

St James Cavalier in Valletta is updating its database of addresses for those who wish to receive its electronic newsletter.

Those interested in receiving it should visit the website and click on "subscribe to newsletter".

http://www.sjcav.org

Cactus And Succulent Society

The Cactus and Succulent Society of Malta will be holding its monthly meeting at the premises of Din l-Art Helwa at 133, Melita Street, Valletta on Sunday at 9.45 a.m.

Office Of The Ombudsman

The Office of the Ombudsman in St Paul Street, Valletta, will be open from today, until the end of May, Mondays to Fridays from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Battle re-enactment

The Historical Re-enactment Group of Malta is marking the 205th anniversary of the battle between the French and the Maltese at Manoel Island on Sunday.

From 11 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. there will be musical performances, drill sessions and static displays of vehicles and weapons.

Around 150 people will be involved in the re-enactment of the battle at 3.30 p.m., acting out the parts of infantry and cavalrymen from the Maltese, British and French sides.

Entrance is Lm1 for adults and children under 16 enter free.

Live Firing

There will be live firing practice by the Armed Forces of Malta at the Pembroke range Mondays to Fridays in October, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Red flags are flown from the limit of the range concerned. Seacraft are to keep two miles from the coast during these times.

Customs Office

Yachts entering or leaving Maltese waters will have to use the Customs office in Ta' Xbiex or at Gun Wharf in Grand Harbour as from today, as the office at Mgarr is now closed for winter.

The Ta' Xbiex office is open between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., while the Gun Wharf office is open round the clock.

Dog Found

A small, grey poodle-type dog, wearing a green collar, has been found. The dog is very friendly and house-trained and appears to have either been lost or abandoned at Salina. Its owner may contact the finders on 9980-7401.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
4.30 p.m. Lija.
5 p.m. San Gwann.

President's Engagements Today

9 a.m., at the Radisson SAS Baypoint Resort, St Julian's, the President inaugurates the conference entitled "Caring for people with Cancer: the current situation in Malta", organised by the Malta Hospice Movement.

10.30 a.m., at the lawcourts, Valletta, the President attends the opening of the new forensic year.

12.30 p.m., at Malta International Airport, the President and Mrs de Marco welcome Estonian President Arnold Ruutel and Mrs Ruutel at the official arrival ceremony, followed by official talks and state dinner.

What's On Today

Theatre
5.45 p.m. at Victory Square, Vittoriosa, "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" by Kneehigh Theatre Company, Cyprus Theatre and St James Cavalier.

Exhibitions
8.15 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, "Remembering Mother Earth", exhibition of paintings by Jeni Caruana in collaboration with Heritage Malta.

10 a.m. to noon and 5 to 7 p.m. at Zabbar council, exhibition of works by the late German artist Johann Emil Franke.

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.

At St James Cavalier, Valletta, "Passion in the Village", exhibition of paintings by James Vella Clark.

Mornings at Senglea local council, exhibition of water colours of Senglea by Henry Alamango.

At Grand Hotel Mercure San Antonio, Qawra, exhibition of works by Julie Apap entitled "Working with the Earth".

6.30 to 9 p.m. at Razzett Markiz Mallia Tabone, Wied il-Ghasel Road, Mosta, art exhibition to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the philanthropic society Talent Mosti.