Social and Personal

CALLUS. On November 28, at St Luke's Hospital, MAURICE (Bank of Valletta Manager), aged 53, of Birkirkara. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Marisa and his daughter Maria Christina, his brothers Tony and his wife Doris, Albert and his wife Lourdes and his sister Marguerite and her husband Henry Carbone, his wife's father Joseph Grech Ciancio, his wife's sister Josephine and her husband Albert Scerri, his nephews and nieces Malcolm and Maureen-Ann, Audrey and Adrian, Tania and Rodney, Matthew and Mark-Anthony. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 1.45 p.m. for St France's Church, Msida Street, Birkirkara where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Moviment Missjunarju Gesù fil-Proxxmu, Gozo, will be appreciated.

MICALLEF. On November 28, at St Vincent de Paul residence, MARIA STELLA, aged 82, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Louis and his wife Agnes, Renee, widow of her brother Vincent, Emilia, widow of her brother Victor, her nephews and nieces Miriam and Alfred Bonnici, Nanette and Richard Grech, John and Elizabeth Micallef, Paulette and Francis Degiorgio, Ino and Agnes Micallef, Joe Micallef, Vincent and Sina Micallef, Doreen and Joseph Cortis, Monica and Guido Bonello Ghio, Marceline Micallef, Josette and Alfred Scicluna, Rosabelle and Alfred Mousu, Eric and Leah Micallef, her beloved great nephews and nieces and their respective in-laws and children, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul residence today at 9.45 a.m. for the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10.15 a.m., followed by interment in the family vault. No flowers by request but donations to Respite Care Services, Dar il-Kaptan, Mtarfa, will be appreciated. May God grant her eternal rest.

SCHEMBRI. On November 25, GWIDO, living in Canada, aged 74, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Nina and family, his brother Alfred and wife Katie, sister Rosina, brother Peter, wife Carmen, nephews, nieces, family and friends. - R.I.P.
A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at St Peter's parish church, Birzebbuga. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

ZAMMIT. On November 27, at St Luke's Hospital, JOSEPH, ex-Staff Sergeant, REME, aged 83, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Yolanda, his daughter and sons Erminia, Vincent and Alan, his grandchildren Julia, Jo and Joseph, his brothers and sisters Vincent and his wife Rose, Nini and her husband Salvu, Lorry, Josephine and Tony, his sisters-in-law Jeanette and Adelina, all his nephews, nieces and many friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8.15 a.m. for St Gregory's parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.45 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

ZAMMIT. On November 28, THERESA, née Zahra, aged 79, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Spiro, her children Jane and her husband Sandro Purpura, Antoniette and her husband Cornelius Mulvaney, Joe and his wife Mariuccia, Rennie and his wife Maria, Catherine (Rina) and her husband Louis Aquilina, Miriam and Joseph Sammut Alessi, her grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sisters Mary and Carmela, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Joseph parish church, Msida where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Marija Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Secretariat of Capuchin Missionaries, Floriana, will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

AGIUS - Dr EMANUEL AGIUS, MD, microbiologist. On the ninth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by Gemma Thompson, John, May and Anthony. Of your charity kindly remember him in your prayers. May he rest in the peace of Our Lord.

BORG - SANDRA. In loving memory of a dear wife and mother on the sixth anniversary of her death. Tony and Erika.

BORG - SANDRA. Cherished memories of a dear daughter and sister-in-law.
Those we love
Remain with us
For love itself lives on
And cherished memories
Never fade
Because a loved one's gone.
Ever in our memory. Maggie and Carm, Christine and Joseph, Sue and Tonio.

BORG-CARDONA - EVELYN. Treasured memories of a very dear mother and grandmother on the third anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Victoria, Albert, Edward, Joanne, Simone, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

BORG-CARDONA - JOE and MELITA. Sadly missed by their children and their families. A Mass for the repose of their soul will be said tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta' l-Ibrag.

DEBATTISTA - JOHN. A great friend and colleague, today the fifth anniversary of his death. Always remembered by Charles and Anna and the Camenzuli family.

MEYER - COURTENAY "Bubbles", November 29, 2001. My darling mummy Bubbles. So very dearly missed. Char.

O'NEILL. In loving memory of RAYMOND on the second anniversary of his tragic death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Sadly missed by his family, relatives and friends. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at the Franciscan Sisters chapel, Sliema (entrance through St James Street). The attendance of relatives and friends will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

STRICKLAND - The Hon. MABEL STRICKLAND. On the 14th anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered by her great nephews Robert and Henry and all the other members of her family. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

STRICKLAND - The Hon. MABEL STRICKLAND. On the 14th anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by the Directors, Editors and staff of Allied Newspapers Limited and Progress Press Co. Ltd.

STRICKLAND - The Hon. MABEL STRICKLAND. On the 14th anniversary of her death. The Trustees of the Strickland Foundation. Today's 6 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral, Mdina, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

TABONE - JOSIE. Treasured memories of a dear father, today the 13th anniversary of his death. Forever loved and deeply missed by his sons Joe, Colin and Mario, their respective wives and grandchildren.

Mellieha Holiday Centre

Open for Sunday lunch for continental and Chinese buffet. Also dinner daily. Phone 21573980, 21335800.

Oriental Canteen By Dynasty

By request now open Saturday and Sunday for lunch. Special set menu daily, Lm5 for two persons. Enquiries phone 21220176/ 21335800.

Science Forum

The first session of the NSTF Malta Student Science Forum VIII was held on Wednesday at NSTF, Valletta.

The topic for discussion was 'Green Chemistry'.

Three groups of students presented a research paper on the preservation of the environment through the use of green chemistry processes.

Green Chemistry is the use of chemistry for pollution prevention and the design of chemical products and processes that reduce negative impacts on human health and the environment.

The forum was held in collaboration with the Malta Chamber of Scientists and Air Malta.

Business Language Courses

The Malta External Trade Corporation's training unit is planning to organise more business language courses next year, following high demand for the courses on offer.

The unit is currently offering courses in two foreign languages, French and Arabic.

Participants come from various sectors of the business community.

"Due to the high attendance demand, it is envisaged that these courses will again be run next year, with the possibility of also introducing new languages, Metco said in a statement.

Missionary Fund-Raiser

The Gozitan group Support lill-Missjunarji is organising a tea tombola in aid of Gozitan missionaries at the Ta' Pinu Restaurant on Sunday at 3.30 p.m.

Maltapost selling lottery tickets

National Lottery tickets may be bought from all Maltapost branches, Maltapost said.

'The Gondolers' At Victoria

The inhouse theatre company of the Don Bosco Theatre in Victoria is presenting the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta "The Gondolers" at the theatre tomorrow.

The choral pieces are being performed by the Schola Cantorem Jubilate choir.

Tour Of Hagar Qim

Manoel Theatre Cultural Services is organising a cultural tour to Hagar Qim archaeological park on Sunday at 3 p.m.

The entrance fee is Lm1, plus Lm1 donation to the Manoel Theatre.

Booking may be made on tel. 21 224515 in the afternoons or through e-mail: culturalservices@teatrumanoel.com.mt.

Remembrance Mass

A rememberance Mass will be said at St Barbara's chapel in Republic Street, Valletta, today at 6.30 p.m. to commemorate former members of the 3rd LAA Regiment, the 11th HAA Regiment, and the 3/11 Regiment of the Royal Malta Artillery.

Firing Practice

The Armed Forces will carry out live firing practice at Pembroke ranges throughout December from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. except on public holidays.

Vessels should keep two miles off the coast during these times. Red flags are flown from the limits of the range concerned.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
5.00 p.m. Munxar.
6.00 p.m. Dingli.

President's Engagements Today

10 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Mr Ronald Henry Loudon, ambassador of the Netherlands on a farewell call.

11.30 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the new executive committee of APAN.

8 p.m. at The Exchange, Valletta, the President attends a reception hosted by the president of the Malta Chamber of Commerce and Mrs Fava.

8.45 p.m. at San Anton Palace, the President and Mrs de Marco host a dinner in honour of Judge Sir Nicolas Bratza and Judge Giovanni Bonello, judges of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, on the occasion of seminar on human rights and journalism, hosted by The Strickland Foundation.

What's On Today

Ballet
7.30 p.m. at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, Tchaikovsky's ballet "Swan Lake" by Ballet Classique de Paris.

Concert
8 p.m. at the Astra Theatre, Victoria, choral and orchestral concert "Te Deum, Requiem".

Culture
7 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, meeting of the British Culture Association's Book Club, coordinated by Anne Gingell Littlejohn.

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Valletta, collective art exhibition in aid of the Gozo Animal Sanctuary.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ministry of Gozo, Victoria, art exhibition "In Tandem" by Nicholette Vella and Rebecca Vella.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Corte Capitanale, Mdina, exhibition of recent paintings by Lawrence Buttigieg.
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, art exhibition by Carmel Bonello.
9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 9 p.m. at Stella Maris College, Gzira, exhibition of works by Alfred Gera.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Manoel Theatre courtyard, exhibition of works by Stephen Saliba.
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of African art.
At Banca Guiratale, Victoria, art exhibition "Homage to an Island Home" by Paul Stellini.
At Palazzo Palina, Hotel Ta' Cenc, Sannat, photography exhibition by Daniel Cilia.
At Archaeology Museum, Valletta, exhibition on "Lost Arts of the Ancient Goldsmiths".
At Big Blue Restaurant, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Sliema, exhibition by French artist Ran Gazit.
At Bank of Valletta head office foyer, Sliema, retrospective exhibition of works by Pawl Carbonaro.
At the Trade Fair Grounds in Naxxar, national art competition exhibition, to mark the 150th anniversary of the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.