Social and Personal

ALFRED and EDWINA VASSALLO
Congratulations on your silver wedding anniversary. Melchior, Priscilla and David.

Obituary

CASSAR. On October 22, NAZZARENU, of Zebbug, Malta, aged 73, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Guza, his daughters Doris and her husband Johnny Dalli, and Joan and her husband Dr Raymond Mangion, his grandchildren Amanda, Stephen and Bernardette, his brothers and sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves his residence today at 2.45 p.m. for St Philip's parish church, Zebbug, where a Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3.15 p.m., followed by interment at Zebbug Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

CUSCHIERI. On October 21, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, EVELYN née Spiteri of Hamrun, wife of Gaetano (ex-chief security officer, Dar Centrali Partit Nazzjonalista), aged 71, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Deeply mourned by her beloved children Louis (ex-Member of Parliament, NP) and his wife Doreen, Josef (council member, Hamrun) and his wife Joan, her nephews Antonello and his fiancée Sara Rossana, Clint Josef and Lara Joan, her sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, other relatives, neighbours and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Cajetan's parish church, Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

DEGIORGIO. On October 19, in Sydney, Australia, JOE, aged 80, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mary, his daughter Margaret and his son Lawrence, their families, his sister Tessie, his brothers Freddie, France and his wife Mary, Anthony and his wife Emily, his sister-in-law Grace, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral takes place today in Sydney.

PACE ASCIAK. On October 22, at St Luke's Hospital. ANGELICA (Gina) née Riccardi, aged 87, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Oscar, her only son Joseph and his wife Marion, her nieces Rosette, Aurora, Simone and Anita, their families, her nephews René and Enzo and their families, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Requiem Masses

Tuesday, October 29, 2002, being the trigesima die of the death of ANTHONY MICELI-FARRUGIA, a Mass for the repose of his soul will be said at 6.30 p.m. at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex. The attendance of relatives and friends will be most welcome.

In Memoriam

ARRIGO. In loving memory of MARY, today the 19th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her daughter Erminia, widow of Victor Amato, her daughters-in-law Iris, widow of Maurice, Carmen, widow of Ralph, and all her grandchildren.

BONELLO. In ever loving memory of EDWIN, today the first anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife May, his children Suzanne, Jackie, Raphael and Gerald, in-laws and grandchildren.

BONELLO. In everlasting memory of our dear brother EDWIN, today the first anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Rosie and Margot.

CARDONA. In loving memory of our beloved father OSCAR, today the 13th anniversary of his death. His children Pia and Tony and their families.

De GABRIELE. Remembering dearly beloved CARMELO, with great love, being the 39th anniversary of his death. Elvia and Eddie, Mariquita and families. Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord.

DEPASQUALE. In sweet and loving memory of a dearest mother and grandmother, MELITA née Calleja, today being the 10th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Sadly missed by her sons Franco, Henry and Tonio, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

IZZO - WINNIE. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother on the first anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joseph, Lilian and Connie.

PRECA - JOHN. Remembered with love and gratitude on the 49th anniversary of his passing away. His sons and daughter.

ZARB MIZZI - JOSEPH. Unforgettable and treasured memories of a beloved father on his anniversary. Always remembered with love and gratitude by Della and Connie.

Ta' Marija Restaurant

Wednesday night is extravaganza night with excellent Maltese food, folklore dancing and roving guitars and mandolins. Friday night is live party night with vocalist and DJ Keith. Saturday night, live music and dancing with Stringfellas. Sunday family lunch for only Lm5.50 per person. À la carte menu always available. For reservations phone Ta' Marija Restaurant, Mosta, on 21434444.

MUT Seminar

The Malta Union of Teachers is organising a seminar on the implication of EU membership at the New Dolmen Hotel in Qawra tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Further information may be obtained on tel. 21 237815.

Competition Winners

Michele Stellini and Sarah Borg have won a holiday on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California in the Imax Day Out competition last Saturday.

EC Travel and Lufthansa supported the competition.

Over 2,800 people visited the fourth Imax Day Out at the Imax Vodafone Theatre last Saturday. The most popular film was CyberWorld in 3D, with a record-breaking attendance for a film on one day of 1,300 people.

In addition to the grand prizes, other competitions were held after every film and gifts and Imax gear were given to people present.

New Search Engine

Maltasearch.info, a new internet search engine, has been launched by Webmatrix Ltd, an Ireland-based company.

This search engine is part of the Planetsearch.info network that searches the entire world wide web.

It is estimated that there are well over one and a half billion searches made every single day. Of these, the majority are related to a particular country (such as booking a hotel in Malta) and this type of country-related searching is growing rapidly.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
5.00 p.m. Lija.
5.30 p.m. Tarxien.
6.30 p.m. Birzebbuga.
7.00 p.m. Gharghur.
7.15 p.m. Qormi.

President's Engagements Today

10 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Mr Georg Merten, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, accompanied by members of the German-Maltese Circle on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

11.30 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives delegates participating in a conference on "Cooperation between National Archives of Euro-Med Countries".

1.15 p.m., at San Anton Palace, the President and Mrs de Marco host a farewell luncheon in honour of the Ambassador of France and Mrs Destremau.

7 p.m., in Kappara, the President attends a concert by the Bolshoi Theatre at the Embassy of the Russian Federation.

What's On Today

Film
6.30 p.m. at the Alliance Francaise, Floriana, "Chocolat".

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Exhibitions Hall, St Francis Square, Victoria, exhibition by the Gozo Philatelic Society.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Corte Capitanale, Mdina, exhibition of recent paintings by Lawrence Buttigieg.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. in the foyer of the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Philip Chircop.
At St James Cavalier, exhibition of works by 11 members of the German society Pinneberger Kuenstlergilde, and exhibition by contemporary artists to mark the 150th anniversary of the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
At the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, special exhibition of colour photographs and documents dedicated to the anniversary of the Russian Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
At the National Labour Centre, Hamrun, exhibition of paintings by Alex Dalli.
At the Mediterranean Conference Centre, exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Joseph Barbara.
At Cleland and Souchet, Portomaso, St Julian's, exhibition of works by Justine Meli Bugeja.