Social and Personal

FARRUGIA. On November 25, CARMELA, widow of Clement, of Kirkop, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joe, Victoria and her husband Paul Farrugia, Michael and his wife Grace, Mary, Carmelo and his wife Elena, Leonard and his wife Mary, her grandchildren, Maria, Diane, Pauline, Chris, Manuel and Michael, her brother Kalcidon and her sisters Guza and Vivi, in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for St Leonard parish church, Kirkop, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment in the family vault at Qrendi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Villa Mgr Gonzi, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

Requiem Masses

An anniversary Mass in memory of VICTOR ANASTASI is being celebrated this evening at 6 at the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema.

In Memoriam

APAP BOLOGNA - The Noble Marchesina WILFREDA APAP BOLOGNA. In memory of a dear grandmother on the second anniversary of her death. Always remembered in our prayers. Angela, Philip, Sandra and Steven.

APAP BOLOGNA - Marchesina WILFRIDA APAP BOLOGNA. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, today the second anniversary of her death. Lord, grant her eternal rest. Louis, Bernadette, Federica and Mark.

BONNICI - EDGAR. In loving memory of dear uncle Eddie who departed this life five years ago today. May he rest in peace. Charmaine and Colin.

BONNICI - EDGAR. Fond and loving memories of our dearest uncle Eddie who departed this life five years ago today. Today's 6 p.m. Mass at St Paul's Sanctuary, St Paul's Bay, will be offered for the repose of his soul. May he rest in peace. Trevor and Veronique.

BONNICI. In loving memory of EDDIE, today the fifth anniversary of his death.
He who follows Me
Will not walk in darkness
But will have the light of life
John 8.12
His in-laws, nephews and nieces.

BROWNRIGG - HENRY. Cherished memories of a beloved husband and father, today the 29th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his wife Olga and daughters Helen, Monica and Madlyn and their families.

CARUANA - PAULINE. In sweet, loving memory of a very dear and devoted mother, today the 18th anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her daughter Mary Fatima and son-in-law John. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

FLORES - MARY ANNE. In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the third anniversary of her death. Laetitia, Joe and their family.

LENICKER. In loving memory of EBERHARD on the eighth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts. His family.

MANDUCA. In loving memory of our dearest PETER on this his third anniversary. Sadly missed by his wife Anna, his children Philip and Terri, Sarah and Kenneth, Victor and Lara, Simon, Irene, his seven grandchildren John, Sylvia, Clare and John and Isobel. Please remember him in your prayers. A Mass for the repose of Peter will be said this evening at 6.30 at St Patrick's church, Sliema.

MICALLEF - JOE, 26.11.'79. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Lina, daughter Isabel and husband Godwin, his son Raymond and wife Nicola and grandchildren.

TAYAR - GEORGE. It's 11 years since you left and one is 11 years closer to you . . . you left behind so much happiness, warmth and terrific humour and such love and memories of active kindnesses I live surrounded by your essence. Widow, Shelley.

Christmas flowers

The Malta Hospice Movement will accept orders for Christmas flowers and poinsiettas as from Wednesday.

Orders can be placed with the movement via e-mail hospice@onvol.net or by calling 2144 0085-6. www.hospicemalta.org

Sociology seminars

Three special seminars will be held on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of sociologist Max Weber's influential book The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism and to mark the 10th anniversary of the Work in Progress in the Social Studies (WIPSS) seminar.

The 10th annual WIPSS seminar's special guest speaker Ursula Apitzsch, professor of sociology at the J.W. Goethe University and Institute for Social Research in Frankfurt, will give a talk on December 7. The venue is still to be announced.

Peter Mayo will give a talk - Revisiting Weber's Protestant Ethic - A Critical Exposition - at room 124 of the Mediterranean Institute at the university on Thursday.

Another seminar will be held on December 14, during which Paul Clough will explore his research The Muslim Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, also at the Mediterranean Institute.

The seminars, for which the public is welcome, will be held between 6 and 8 p.m.

Seminar On Violence Against Women

The Amnesty International Malta Group in collaboration with the National Council of Women will hold a seminar entitled Stop Violence Against Women at the Aula Magna of the Old University in Valletta on December 6 from 9 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.

The aim is to raise awareness about violence against women and take a stand against it.

Professionals from different fields have been invited to share their experiences, drawing from psychology, social work, human rights and law as well as exploring the perpetrator's perspective in this delicate issue.

The registration fee is Lm2.

ncwmalta@camline.net.mt info@aimalta.org

Organ Concert

L'Unione Philharmonic Society of Luqa will present an organ concert at the Luqa parish church today week at 7.30 p.m. to round up celebrations marking its 125th anniversary.

The performer is international organist Peter Barraclough, who is renowned for his performances and compositions for the organ, with the participation of tenor Brian Cefai and soprano Michelle Cachia Castelletti.

The programme includes works by Barraclough, Bach, Gounod and Purcell among others.

Tickets are available from the premises of the society.

Paola Band Concert

The Christ the King Band, forming part of the G.M. Fra Antoine de Paule Philharmonic Society of Paola, will hold its fourth annual concert at the ballroom of the Radisson SAS Bay Point Resort in St Julians on December 8 at 7.30 p.m.

The band will be under the direction of Archibald Mizzi. It will render works by well-known composers including Rossini, Ferran, Verdi, Glinka, Markopoulos and Orff and Maltese composers Orazio Cachia and David Sammut.

Entrance is free and transport to the hotel and back after the concert will be available at 50c per person.

Power Line Fault

Enemalta Corporation said yesterday that a power cut in parts of San Gwann, L-Ibrag, Gharghur and in the limits of Naxxar on Thursday afternoon was due to an overhead line fault. Electricity was restored a couple of hours later, it said.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Auberge D' Italie, Valletta, art exhibition by Alfred Chircop.
6.30 to 9 p.m. at the Razzett Tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, exhibition of paintings by Peter Borg.
At the Banca Giuratale, Victoria, Ars Fingendi, a second personal art exhibition by Frank Cassar.
At the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art of Pain, Torture Instruments From The Middle Ages To The 19th Century.
At Heritage Malta, The Citadel, Gozo, Shedding New light On The Egyptian Statue Of Neferaabet'at.
At the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, The Coinage Of The Crusaders And The World Of Islam.
At the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, Crusades: Myth And Realities.
At Heritage Malta, Valletta, Luigi Maria Ugolini: An Italian Archaeologist In Malta.
At the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, John Martin Borg: A Retrospective Exhibition 1988-2005.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta: 9 a.m. - noon Gozo 7.30 - 11 a.m.

Collis Williams Pharmacy, 300, Republic Street, Valletta
Colonial Pharmacy, 706, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun
Tal-Hlas Pharmacy, 21, Freedom Road, Qormi
Rational Pharmacy, 74/75, Valley Road, Birkirkara
St Anthony Pharmacy, 56, St Joseph Street, Pietà
Medical Plaza Dispensing Chemists, Cassi-i-Mall Buildings, Vjal ir-Rihan, San Gwann
Victor's Pharmacy, 9, Tower Road, Sliema
St Mary Pharmacy, 2, Antonio Schembri Street, Attard
Victory Pharmacy, 36, Victory Street, Naxxar
St Simon Pharmacy, 8, Islands Promenade, Bugibba
Distinction Pharmacy, 32, Antione de Paule Square, Paola
Kalkara Pharmacy, 8, Archbishop Gonzi Square, Kalkara
Felice Dispensary, 95, Sanctuary Street, Zabbar
John J. Borg Pharmacy, 1, Constitution Street, Zejtun
Kirkop Pharmacy, 9, Parish Street, Kirkop
De Rohan Pharmacy, 24, St Anthony Street, Zebbug
Nigret Pharmacy, Tiq iz-Zahar, Rabat
Tac-Cawla Pharmacy 'Marga', Dr Anton Tabone Street, Victoria
St Joseph Pharmacy, 28, St Joseph Square, Qala.