Social and Personal

MICALLEF. On May 5, at St Luke`s Hospital, SAVIOUR (Sunny), aged 58, of Mdina, comforted by the rites of Catholic Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Carmen, née Azzopardi, his children David and his wife Marian, Sue and her husband Chris, his parents John and Adeodata, his brother Philip, his sisters Carmen, Rena, Doris, Joyce and their respective spouses, his grandchildren Andrè, Nicholas and Francesco, his in-laws Josephine Chetcuti, Charles, Vincent of Canada, Lino Pace Bonello, widower of Kate, Edwidge and Marion, widows of Percy and Sam respectively of Canada, other relatives and friends, particularly his fellow workers at Air Malta.
The funeral leaves St Luke`s Hospital at 2 p.m. today for the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mdina, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Sta Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
May the Lord grant him eternal peace.

In Memoriam

COSTER - THOMAS. Today the fifth anniversary of his death. Sadly missed and forever remembered by his wife Josephine, his children Mary, Vivienne and Alfred, their spouses and his grandchildren.

ELLUL - TONY. In loving memory of a dear brother who died 43 years ago while underwater fishing at Ghar Lapsi. Marie.

GATT - LINO. Lovingly remembered by his wife Mary Rose, son Pierre and his wife Antoinette, grandchildren Matthew, Nicola and Julian and all the family, today being the fifth anniversary of his passing away. Kindly remember him in your prayers.

GATT. Remembering our dear friend LINO on the fifth anniversary of his death. The San Gwann Ladies Circle and their husbands.

MERCIECA. In everlasting memory of MARLENE, today the 15th anniversary of her demise. Always remembered with deep affection by Francis and Jane, Moira and Nikolai. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

MILLO - OSCAR. Remembering him, today being his sixth anniversary. His wife Maria, children and all the families.

PACE-O`SHEA - PATRICK JOSEPH. We miss Paddy a great deal, he was a favourite brother, especially so we remember him very fondly on the first anniversary of his demise. Tony, Cecilia, Oonagh and Nick.

SCICLUNA - MARY. In ever loving memory of a most beloved mother and grandmother, today being the 18th anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughter Corinne, her son Henry and her grandchildren.

VELLA - MARIA. Treasured memories of a dearest mother and grandmother on the fifth anniversary of her demise. So deeply missed. Carmen and Ray, Vanessa and Raymond Jr.

ZAMMIT. Treasured memories of Professor OSCAR ZAMMIT, MD, FRCOG, Senior Obstetrician, on the 39th year of his passing away. Always remembered by his two sons, daughter-in-law and grand-daughters.

Mother`s Day Concert

The G.M. Fra Antoine de Paule Philharmonic Society of Paola is holding its annual Mother`s Day concert at its premises on Sunday at 7.30 p.m.

The Christ the King band, under the direction of Mro Kevin Abela, will play works by Otto M. Schwarz, Dizzy Stratford, Naohiro Inai, John Williams and by Maltese composers David Sammut and Sigmund Mifsud.

Soloists Christine Vella and David Sammut on the saxophone, Sigmund Mifsud on the trumpet and baritone Ivan Vella will take part in the programme.

A poem entitled "Meta Nhares f`Wiccek" by Immanuel Mifsud will be read by Joyce Zahra and her daughter Maria.

Folklore Society

Maria Rosa Pisani is the new president of the Malta Folklore Society. Outgoing president Guido Lanfranco has been elected honorary president.

Local Councils

Today`s Meetings
9.00 a.m. Rabat (Gozo).
7.00 p.m. Gzira.

President`s Engagements Today

10 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Dr Rudolph Seiters, vice-president of the German Bundestag.

6 p.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President is interviewed by Mr Alexei Pushkov for the Russian Newspaper Nezevismaya Gazeta.

7.15 p.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President is interviewed by Mr Mario Micallef for RTK Radio.

What`s On Today

Concert
7 p.m. at Le Meridien Phoenicia, Floriana, concert by the Malta Cultural Institute.

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, exhibition by Julie Apap, Jeni Caruana, Ebba von Fersen Balzan and Caroline Hills.
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, exhibition of reprints of masterpieces of Japanese `Ukiyo E` prints.
At the Gallerija Foyer, MLP headquarters, Hamrun, "Prologue` a painting exhibition by Paul Cassar.
At the German-Maltese Circle, St Christopher Street, Valletta, exhibition of prints by photographer Martin Abela.
At the foyer of Le Meridien Phoenicia Hotel, exhibition by John Busuttil Leaver.
At the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, water colour exhibition on "Russian Churches" by Olaug Vethal.
At Casino di Venezia, Vittoriosa, exhibition of oil paintings by Joseph Calleja.