Social and Personal

BONELLO. On August 30, Carmela née Mallia, of Siggiewi, aged 90, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Tessie and her husband Nicholas Scicluna, Dr Francis Bonello and his wife Mary Rose, Lina and her husband Nicholas Sammut, her most beloved grandchildren Dr Isabelle Bharwani and her husband Simon, Martin and his wife Sharon, Gabrielle and her husband Jean-Paul Ganado, Richard and his girlfriend Julia, Nadya and her husband Joseph Borg, her most treasured great-grandchildren Thea, Andrea and Luca, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves her home today at 8.15 a.m. for St Nicholas parish church, Siggiewi, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Siggiewi Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be appreciated.

BUHAGIAR. On August 30, at St Luke's Hospital, MARIA ASSUNTA, aged 82, passed peacefully away. She leaves to mourn her loss her brother Tony and his wife Melita, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8 a.m. for Gzira parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be held at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.

MILLER. On August 30, at St Luke's Hospital, MARIA née Demajo Albanese, widow of Joseph, aged 88, passed peacefully away after a long and debilitating illness borne with Christian fortitude, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved only son Patrick, her sister and companion Lina Miller, her sister Victorine, wife of Dr Paul Cassar, her sister-in-law Nellie Demajo Albanese, her many nephews and nieces, and numerous other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today, Saturday, at 2 p.m. for St Julian's parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be held at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family chapel at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be greatly appreciated.

In Memoriam

AGIUS. Cherished memories of CHARLES, today the 34th anniversary of his death.
We have loved him in life,
Let us not forget him in death.
Ronald, Lilian and Marie.

GALEA. In unfading memory of JOSEPH, a dear father, on the anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. A prayer is solicited. His sons and daughter.

MICALLEF. In loving memory of LUCIA on the first anniversary of her death. Deeply missed by her husband, daughters and all the family.

MIFSUD - MICHAEL. Unfading memories of a dear husband and father, today the 31st anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Phyllis, his children Edwin, Emma, John, Henry and Tony and their respective spouses. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

SCICLUNA. Fondest memories of our dearest parents FRANK and HELEN on the anniversary of their death. Forever in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. Their sons and daughters. A prayer is kindly solicited.

STONE - EDWARD. Cherished memories of a dear husband, father and grandfather, on the eighth anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts. His wife Pauline, children and grandchildren.

YOUNG. In loving memory of ARTHUR who died 34 years ago today. Never forgotten by his wife Mary, his sons Joseph, Stephen and Raymond, their wives and children. Relatives and friends may wish to include him in their prayers.

Prayer To The Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit, You make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideal. You give me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me. You are in all instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue, want to thank You for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Amen. Recite this prayer for nine consecutive days. Promise to publish this prayer and this statement as soon as your favour is granted. With thanks.

Ta' Marija Restaurant

Every Wednesday night extravaganza night with excellent Maltese food, folklore dancing and roving guitars and mandolins at Ta' Marija Restaurant, Mosta. Every Saturday night live music and dancing with Stringfellas. À la carte menu at reasonable prices. For reservations phone Ta' Marija Restaurant, Mosta, on 21434444.

Seaborne Fireworks

Fireworks will be let off from a barge moored in the centre of St Julian's Bay today at 9 a.m. and at noon, between 6.30 and 7 p.m. and between 10 and 11 p.m., and tomorrow at 8 a.m. and at noon, and from 7.30 to 10.30 p.m.

All sea craft and bathers are to keep at least 200 metres from the site. No navigation is allowed in the bay during the displays.

Ghajnsielem Website

Ghajnsielem has launched a website giving the history of the village, as well as information about its organisations and events, including the council and its activities.

Visitors to the site may enjoy this weekend's feast, which is being covered by live webcam from the main square.

www.ghajnsielem.com

Lottery Winners

Annie Conti of Paola has won an Olympus IS - 3000 camera in the Mission Fund lottery drawn on August 25. Second prize winner Carmen Galea of Mosta won a 7-piece ceramic bedroom set; and D. Bezzina of Hamrun won a gold necklace and earrings set.

Council Against Golf Course

Siggiewi council yesterday said it had unanimously taken a stand against the proposed golf course in Rabat, after it received a petition from various residents of Siggiewi whose livelihood depended on the agricultural land that would be affected by the golf course.

Office Closed

The sub-post office at Globe Stationery, 16A, Main Street, Attard, will be closed between September 2-9, both dates included.

Local Councils

Today's meeting
7.00 p.m. Ghasri.

Public Meeting

Siggiewi council is organising a public meeting to discuss the quarries in the locality at the Sagra Familja Oratory in Siggiewi on Monday at 6 p.m.

US Embassy

The US embassy will be closed on Monday for Labour Day, an American national holiday. The embassy will be open for business again on Tuesday.

What's on Today

Theatre
8 p.m. at the Greek Theatre, Ta' Qali, musical drama production "Edel", script and artistic direction by Anthony Ellul.
8.30 p.m. at the MITP Theatre, St Christopher Street, Valletta, A Heap of Broken Images, performed by the Koperattiva Kulturali Universitarja.

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Ivana Belloni.
10.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4.30 to 8 p.m. at Cleland & Souchet, Portomaso, St Julian's exhibition of paintings by Pierre Giusti.
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of bronzes, pastels, drawings and photographs by Bridget McCrum.
At the Gallarija Il-Foyer, MLP headquarters, Hamrun, paintings and ceramics exhibition 'Expressions in Line and Colour' by Vincent Camilleri.
At the Juuls cafe' bar, St Julian's, photographic exhibition "The London Eye: A City Through A Lens" by photographer Alexandra Pace.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
Empire Pharmacy, 77, Old Theatre Street, Valletta;
St Gaetan Pharmacy, P.P. Mifsud Street, Hamrun;
Evans Pharmacy, 40, St Sebastian Street, Qormi;
St Jude Pharmacy, 213, Valley Road, Birkirkara;
D'Argens Pharmacy, 330, Rue D'Argens, Gzira;
San Gwann Pharmacy, 11, Triq Felic Borg, San Gwann;
Chemimart Ltd, Pharmacy 4,5,6, Il-Piazzetta, Tower Road, Sliema;
St Mary Pharmacy, 22B, Antonio Schembri Street, Attard;
Grognet Pharmacy, 41, Constitution Street, Mosta;
Village Pharmacy, 104, George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha;
Agius Pharmacy, 64/65, Paola Square, Paola;
Alpha Pharmacy, 'Maria Immaculata', Cospicua Road, c/w Cottonera Avenue, Fgura;
St James Pharmacy, Is-Sliem Square, Zabbar;
Blossoms Pharmacy, N.B. Triq Gurgier, Birzebbuga;
Prestige Pharmacy, 16, St Joseph Street, Kirkop;
De Rohan Pharmacy, 24, St Anthony Street, Zebbug;
Santa Marija Pharmacy, Misrah Frenc Abela, Dingli;
Abela's Pharmacy, 42, De Soldanis Street, Victoria, GOZO;
Joyce's Pharmacy, 8th September Avenue, Xaghra.