BEZZINA. On July 18, at her residence in Msida, ESTHER, aged 86, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sons Sonny and George, daughters Esther and Marianne, and their spouses, her brothers Frankie, Harry and Gaetano, her sister Doris, residing in Canada, their spouses, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. for St Gaetan's parish church, Hamrun, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.
In Memoriam
BONNICI - ANTHONY. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the sixth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Miriam, his daughters Isabelle and her husband John, Ivana and her husband Fabian, Tatiana and her husband Paul and granddaughter Kelly. Merciful Jesus, grant him eternal rest. A prayer is kindly solicited.
BORG - JOSEPH. Today the second anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Mary, sons David, Roger and his wife Tina, Noel and Joseph and grandchildren. Merciful Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DEMARCO - IVAN. On the 12th anniversary of his tragic death, 21.7.1990. Lovingly remembered and deeply missed. Mum and dad. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 7 p.m. at tal-Mirakli chapel, Lija. The presence of relatives and friends will be appreciated.
GAMBINA - MARY R. Treasured memories of a devoted wife, mother and grandmother on the 14th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband, sons, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Today's 6 p.m. Mass at St John of the Cross parish church, Ta' Xbiex, will be offered for the repose of her soul.
GAMBINA. In loving memory of our dear sister MARY née Dimech who was called to eternal life 14 years ago today. Tessie, Josephine and Albert.
HESS - ROLF. In loving memory, today the third anniversary of his death. Always remembered with love by his wife Marlene, his children Steven and Luke, relatives and friends. The 8.30 a.m. Mass at Iklin chapel will be offered for the repose of his soul.
PACE. Precious and unfading memories of our dear mother ROSE née Psaila, today the 29th anniversary of her demise. Amy and Achilles.
PACE - VICTOR. Treasured memories of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather on the 15th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Antoinette, children Karin, Clare and Nigel, in-laws and grandchildren. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at St Patrick's chapel, Sliema.
PACE - VICTOR. Fondest memories on his anniversary. Charles, Mary and their family.
PACE - VICTOR E., July 19, 1987. Fondest memories. Vanna, Edgar and Alice, George and Lorraine.
PACE - VICTOR, July 19, 1987. Remembering you always, especially today. Liliana and family in Canada.
PACE - VICTOR. A dear uncle always lovingly remembered. Janice and Hugh, Jackie and Kenneth.
PACE - VICTOR E. Forever living in our hearts, dear brother, and remembered in our prayers. Marlene and Maurice.
SCERRI. In ever loving memory of M. ADEODATA, today the 16th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her children, in-laws, nephews and nieces and relatives.
SCHEMBRI. In loving memory of ANNIE on the third anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Edwin, Godfrey, Joe and Sylvana.
Sidonia Enterprises Ltd
Summer holidays. Last trading day Friday, August 9, re-open Monday, August 26, 2002.
Malta Football Award Winners
Guests at Zanzibar Afro Caribbean Party, today from 7 p.m. till late. Ndubisi Chukunyere (Kloklo), Essien Mbong (papa), Hibernians FC. Agro fun. Be there.
Lorenzo Natali Prize for Journalism
Applications are open for the 2002 Lorenzo Natali Prize for Journalism: excellence in reporting human rights, democracy and development.
This year five prizes, each worth €10,000, will be awarded to one print/online journalist working for the local media in the following regions: the European Union and the accession countries; Asia and the Pacific; Africa; Latin America and the Caribbean; and North Africa and the Middle East.
Articles submitted should focus on human rights and democracy as vital aspects of development and would have been published in the general media between January 1 and December 31, 2001.
Deadline for submission of articles is September 23.
The European Commission has entrusted the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) to promote and coordinate the event. An independent jury made up of media, development and human rights specialists will examine the articles submitted and select the winners.
More information and application forms are available on the following websites:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/development/events_en.htm#nathali
http://www.ifj.org/hrights/lorenzo/inpr.html
Rural development conference
MPs Dr Francis Agius (PN) and Mr Noel Farrugia (MLP) are attending a conference on rural development entitled "The impact rural development can have on the prosperity of a less favoured region." It is being held in Alpbach, Austria.
The conference was jointly organised by the European Commission and the Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management of Austria.
Car donated for lottery
Mizzi Organisation has donated a Citroen Saxo car to be offered as a prize in a lottery as part of the Kerygma marathon. Funds from the annual marathon go to Dar tal-
Providenza and the Dominican missions in Albania.
Another lottery is underway at the moment, the prize for which is a flight with Air Malta. Further details may be obtained on tel. 21 459942.
Mercedes competition winner
Silvio Tabone, winner of a competition held by Kind's Auto Sales Ltd to mark the launch of the new Mercedes E-Class in Malta, has visited the Mercedes factory in Stuttgart.
Mr Tabone had won two flight tickets to Stuttgart and toured the Mercedes Benz factory and museum in Sindelfingen with his brother Joseph.
First Aid Course
The Malta Red Cross Society is organising an evening course in basic first aid at its headquarters at 104/5 St Ursola Street, Valletta, starting on August 20. The fee for the 12-hour course is Lm10.
Further information may be obtained on tel. 21 222645, fax 21 243664 or email redcross@waldonet.net.mt
Notice To Mariners
A barge will be anchored off Hondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo, between today and Monday for borehole drilling operations, the maritime authority said. Mariners were asked to keep clear.
Millennium Chapel
HSBC Bank's Sliema area section has donated Lm1,000 to the Millennium Chapel in Paceville.
Local Councils
Today's meetings
9 a.m. Sta Lucija.
President's Engagements Today
11 a.m. The President receives the Maltese contingent which is to take part in the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, accompanied by Mr Justice C. Farrugia Sacco, president of the Malta Olympic Committee, at The Palace, Valletta.
Noon The President receives the president and officials of the Malta Chamber of Commerce at the Palace, Valletta.
8 p.m. The President and Mrs de Marco attend the annual dinner of Din l-Art Helwa at San Anton public gardens.
What's On Today
Concerts
7.15 p.m. at St Gregory the Great church, Sliema, concert of sacred music by the Berkshire Youth and Girls Choirs.
8 p.m. at the Menqa, Marsalforn, Gozo Summer Nights Beatlemania concert.
8 p.m. at Ta' Liesse, Valetta, Paul Giordmaina quartet with Olivia Lewis, as part of Malta Jazz Festival.
Exhibitions
9 a.m. to noon at the university, cartoon exhibition as part of Evenings on Campus.
9 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, exhibition by Irene Canovari.
At the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, 36 Merchants' Street, Valletta, exhibition on St Petersburg in Russian painting, literature and music and exhibition of tapestry at the Gathcina Workshop.
At St James Cavalier, a three generation exhibition of paintings and ceramics by Antoine Camilleri, his children and grandchildren.
At Couvre Porte, Vittoriosa, exhibition of ceramics by Godfrey Xuereb.
At the Gallarija, MLP headquarters, Hamrun, paintings and ceramics exhibition 'Expressions in Line and Colour' by Vincent Camilleri.