ABELA. On October 28, JOHN, aged 84, passed peacefully away at his residence in Sliema. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Mae née Warrington, his sons Tony (director Works Department) and his wife Adelaide, George and his wife Justine, Adrian and his wife Alice, his grandchildren Kevin, Caroline, Christopher and Andrew, and great-grandchildren David and Adam. He also leaves to mourn his loss his brothers Joe, Godfrey, Victor, Maurice, Reggie and their respective spouses. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

DAY - LEONARD PAUL, 24.101926-15.10.2003, ex-British Airways Manager in Malta, was called to meet our Lord after a long and painful illness. The funeral took place on October 22 at the Holy Trinity church, Hawley, UK. Fondly remembered by all past and present British Airways staff in Malta. Condolences to his dear wife Brigitte and family.

SCHRANZ. On October 28, CARRIE, née Camilleri, widow of Frederick, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her great loss her children Edward and Renate of Canada, Joan, Richard and Monica, Albert and Brenda, Maryann and Gerald Axisa, Catherine and Frank Falzon, Joseph and Monica, and Austin, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sisters-in-law Lizzie, Winnie and Josephine of Australia, nephews and nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow for Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Ursuline Creche, Sliema, and Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

BORG OLIVIER. In loving memory of the Hon. Dr GIORGIO BORG OLIVIER, today the 23rd anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his wife Alexandra, Angela, Alexander and Kathleen, Peter and grandchildren.

BORG OLIVIER - GIORGIO. Treasured and unfading memories. Always in our thoughts and prayers. With deep love and affection. Sander, Kathleen and grandchildren Nikolai and Karina.

BUSUTTIL. Cherished memories of a dear, beloved mother, GIORGIA, a great mum and grandmother, especially today the anniversary of her demise.
Deep are the memories
Precious they stay
No passing of time
Can take them away.
Time goes on
But still they stay
As near to us as of yesterday.
O Lord, eternal rest grant unto her. Lovingly remembered by her sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. A prayer is kindly solicited.

CAMPBELL - Commander and Mrs KENNETH LESLIE CAMPBELL. In constant loving memory. Leslie.

DEGIORGIO LOWE. In loving memory of PETER, today the 25th anniversary of his death. His family.

PACE - PAT. Loving memories of a dear friend, today being the third anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed. Joy and Michael.

PACE - PATRICIA née von Brockdorff. Remembering our dearest sister with much love and memories, and still feeling her loss, today the third anniversary of her death. Always in our prayers. Albert, Bernard, Marguerite, Robert and families.

TAYAR - VIOLETTA. Cherished memories of a beloved wife, sadly missed for the last eight years. Oscar.

VELLA. In loving memory of Fr RAPHAEL VELLA on the first anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His brother Paul, his wife Myriam, Marisa, Anthony, Mariella, Mark, Anna and Nicolai. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

VELLA - Fr RAPHAEL VELLA of the Emigrants' Commission. In loving memory of a dear brother on the first anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Joe, Antoinette, Elizabeth, Frans, his nephews Jonathan and Raphael and their respective families.

Professional Development

The Malta Tourism Authority will be launching a series of programmes as part of the sector's continuing professional development.

The 18 programmes will be held between November and June 2004, and are aimed mainly at owner-managers, managers, supervisors and other key people.

More information may be obtained from MTA on tel. 2291 5406/1, e-mail: training&development@visitmalta.com

http://www.mta.com.mt

Astronomy Exhibition

An astronomy exhibition is being held at Stella Maris College, Gzira, betweeen today and Sunday. It will mainly feature the planet Mars and a slide show. Telescopes, books and other items will also be displayed.

The exhibition will be open during school hours for schoolchildren and from 6 to 9 p.m. for the public.

Entrance is free.

Caritas Cooperators

Caritas cooperators are organising a day at the Coastline Hotel in Salina on November 12, starting at 10.30 a.m. Further information may be obtained from Marilouise Mifsud on tel. 2133 0471, Mary Darmanin Demajo on tel. 2131 3486, Josephine Farrugia on tel. 2132 0016 and Olga Muscat on tel. 2133 0132.

Prayers In Maltese

A course on prayer in Maltese is being held at the Teresian Spirituality Centre in Valley Road, Birkirkara. Lectures are being held every Friday until November 28, at 7 p.m. Further information may be obtained on tel. 2144 2858 or 2182 2343.

Car Stolen

A dark blue Peugeot 206 car, registration number VIK 311, was reported stolen from the Marsa area. Anyone having information about its whereabouts is asked to call tel. 2122 3131 or the police.

Local Councils

Today's meetings

2 p.m. Siggiewi
5.30 p.m. Pembroke

President's Engagements Today

10 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President is presented with a copy of the publication of Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti entitled Histories of Malta by Judge Giovanni Bonello.
11 a.m., at the YMCA premises, Valletta, the President presents a donation on behalf of the Malta Community Chest Fund to the YMCA.
Noon, at the palace, Valletta, the President receives Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Social Policy Lawrence Gonzi.
5.30 p.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President is presented with a donation in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund from proceeds collected during a football marathon organised by the Ghaqda Karità bl-Isport.
6.30 p.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President presides a meeting of the Commission for the Administration of Justice.

Open Day

An open day will be held at the courts of justice in Victoria to mark the introduction of the European Day of Civil Justice of the Council of Europe and the European Commission on Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

What's On Today

Concert
12.30 p.m., at St George's Basilica, Victoria, concert by the Bury St Edmunds Choir from the UK.
12.35 p.m. in the Isouard Hall of the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, lunchtime concert by the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts - harp recital by Anne Marie Camilleri Podestà.
7 p.m., at the Mdina Cathedral, concert of sacred music by the University Choir of Perugia, with the Collegium Musicum choir directed by Mro Dion Buhagiar.
7.30 p.m. at St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara, concert of sacred music by the Basingstoke Ladies' Choir and the Basingstoke Male Voice Choir.

Film
6.30 p.m. at Alliance Francaise, 108, St Thomas Street, Floriana, La maladie de Sachs.