Social and Personal

BUSUTTIL. On October 2, Fr ANGELICUS BUSUTTIL, OCD, passed peacefully away at St Luke's Hospital, comforted by the rites of Holy Church, at the age of 69. He leaves to mourn his loss his brethren the Discalced Carmelite Friars and Nuns, his brother Joseph, his sisters Tereza and Carmen Wood of UK, nieces and nephew Denise, Maria, Nathalie, Nadia and Neville and their respective families, other relatives, among them Canon Frank Perici, and friends, including the Sisters at Dar tal-Kleru.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 9 a.m. for St Therese Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be concelebrated at 9.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Kleru and St Therese Sanctuary, Birkirkara, will be appreciated. May St Therese, the Little Flower, accompany him to Heaven's Door, and God's Merciful Love grant him eternal life.

SCERRI. On October 3, at St Luke's Hospital, BERNARD (musician), of Floriana, residing at Mtarfa, aged 36, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Jacquelene, his son Julian, his father John and his mother Tereza, his brother Godwin and his wife Helen of UK, his sisters Tanya and her husband Vince Abela and Ingrid and her husband Raymond Vella, his mother-in-law Doris, widow of Joe Micallef, his sisters-in-law Josephine and her husband Lino Schembri and Lorraine and her husband Patrick Pace Bonello, his uncles and aunties among them Joseph Azzopardi, Melina and her husband Joseph Agius Delicata and Lilian Azzopardi, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital, tomorrow, at 2.45 p.m., for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to the Moviment Missjunarju Gesù fil-Proxxmu, Gozo, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. God, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BECK - H.V. (Harry). Treasured memories on the 18th anniversary of his death. His family.

BUTTIGIEG - EDGAR. Cherished memories on his second anniversary. Please remember him in your prayers. His family.

CACHIA-CASTELLETTI. Loving memories of our darling mother VICTORIA. Forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. 'Miss you mum'. Clementine, Mary, Oreste, Anthony and families.

CILIA - STELLA. In loving memory of our dear sister, today the first anniversary of her passing away. Always remembered by her brothers Silvio and Maurice, her sisters Maria Carmela and Evelyn, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

DUNBAR COUSIN. Ever loving and unfading memories of JAMES DUNBAR COUSIN, A&CE, who passed away 44 years ago. Sweet Jesus, grant him eternal rest. His family.

GANADO. Cherished memories of a beloved father, GODWIN, on the 38th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lila and Simon and their daughters Naomi and Melissa.

GRECH - JONATHAN. Three years have passed since your sad loss. If only there is a little bridge to cross just to see you, hug you for a minute or two and tell you how much we still miss you. Always in our hearts. Mamà, papà and Simon. The 6.30 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, St Julian's, and the 7.30 p.m. Mass at the Salesians Oratory, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of his soul.

GRECH. In loving memory of dearest JONATHAN, today the third anniversary of his death. So sadly missed. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Therese and Alberto, Gabriella, Alberto and Pia.

GRUPPETTA - AGNES. Treasured memories of a dear and fun loving friend, today the first anniversary of her meeting with the Risen Lord. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Carol.

JACCARINI. In loving memory of our dear mother GIAELE on the 32nd anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

PANTALLERESCO. In loving memory of OLIVER on the 25th anniversary of his death. His family.

STAFRACE. In loving memory of ELVIRA, 4.10.2000. Never forgotten by her sons and their families.

STORACE - EVELYN, 1915-1982. In ever loving memory. Her children and grandchildren.

TABONE. We remember with much love our mother LUCY on the 13th anniversary of her death. Her memory brings only joy to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Oriental Canteen By Dynasty

The Oriental Canteen at Dar l-Emigrant, Castille Place, Valletta, serving fast food to eat in or take away, is opening next Wednesday for lunch only, Monday to Friday. Dynasty operates a fast food restaurant in the city of London and we are now opening here, offering the same fast service to the very busy ladies and gentlemen working in Valletta. It will be a non-smoking restaurant.

Traffic Diversions

Route buses in St Julian's will be diverted to other roads as from Monday because of embellishment works being carried out between Neptunes waterpolo club and Balluta church, the Department of Information said.

It said route buses on their way to Valletta will pass through Spinola Square to Regional Road, Birkirkara Road, Birkirkara Hill to Balluta and then follow the normal route.

Route buses from Valletta to Spinola Square will proceed through Dingli Street, St Mary Street, Manuel Dimech Street, Rudolph Street, Mrabat Street, Birkirkara Road, Regional Road to Spinola Square.

Other vehicles on their way from Spinola Square to Valletta will proceed through Regional Road while vehicles proceeding to St Julian's going from Tower Road to St Julian's will pass through Old College Street to Birkirkara Road.

As long as these arrangements are in force, Birkirkara Road will be one way towards San Gwann except for route buses. A bus terminus will be set up in Balluta.

HSBC Lottery Winners

Marlene Caruana from HSBC's legal office and Mariella Xuereb from HSBC's Zabbar branch have won a lottery held for HSBC employees who used public transport to get to work during European Mobility Week.

The prize was a weekend break at the Mgarr Hotel in Gozo,

Old Stelmarians' Association

The Old Stelmarians' Association will hold Mass for former students of Stella Maris College and their friends on Sunday at 10.45 a.m. at the college chapel in Gzira.

Edexcel London Exams

Late applications for Edexcel London examinations, January 2003, will be received on Wednesday October 23 from 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m, the Exminations department said.

An additional fee of Lm36.05 has to be paid with each application form.

Candidates are to submit their application form at the Examinations Department in Floriana. Gozo candidates may apply at the Lyceum complex.

Clerks' Exam Course

The UHM is to hold a course for those planning to sit for the clerks exams in the civil service.

Candidates wishing to sit for the exam must hold a minimum of five 'O' levels, including Maltese, English and Maths.

Applications for the course will be received at the UHM's offices in St Thomas Street, Floriana, until next Friday.

Cactus And Succulent Society

The Cactus and Succulent Society is holding its next meeting at the premises of Din l-Art Helwa at 133 Melita Street, Valletta, on Sunday at 9.45 a.m.

It will also be holding an exhibition in Victoria Hall, Naxxar on October 19-20, from 8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

SDM Unplugged

The 2002 edition of the SDM Unplugged, a feast for rock music lovers, will be held today at the university.

It will feature the bands Scar and Corkskrew.

This year's edition will be presented by Chris and Wes, the presenters of the daily afternoon show 'Faculty of Fun' on 103.7 Campus FM.

Cultural Calendar

The Malta Council for Arts and Culture said it was preparing the cultural calendar 2003.

Those planning to hold a cultural activity next year should submit the details by November 1 to Ms Isabelle Gatt at Casa Gaspe, 230, Republic Street, Valletta or on fax number 21 241964.

Temperaments And Spirituality

Fr William Asciaq will be leading a discussion in Maltese on "Temperaments and Spirituality" at the Teresian Spirituality Centre in Marsaxlokk on Sunday from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Motorcycle Stolen

A red Yamaha V80 motorcycle, registration number FAA 348, was stolen from Birkirkara on September 24. Anyone spotting it is asked to inform the Birkirkara police station or phone 21345130.

Card Party

A card party in aid of the Little Sisters of the Poor is being held at the Preluna Hotel, Sliema on October 9 from 10 a.m. For booking call Blanche Martin on tel. 21 330387.

Power Cut

The power supply will be cut tomorrow between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. in part of Marsa industrial estate, Enemalta said.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
7 p.m. Sta. Lucija.

President's Engagements Today
10 a.m The President receives Mr Ronald Gallimore, head of the Commission of the European Communities, at the Palace, Valletta.
11 a.m. The President receives the directors of the Limestone Heritage at the Palace, Valletta.
12.45 p.m. The President receives the president and committee members of the Labour Youth Forum at the Palace, Valletta.

What's On Today

Concerts
7.30 p.m. at Sliema Band theatre, Sliema, vocal and musical concert by the youth section of the Sliema Philharmonic Society.
At the Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Voices concert.

Drama
7.30 p.m. at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, MADC production "Glass Menagerie".
7.30 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, Bronk Productions play "Ernesto Panza".

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, exhibition of drawings in silverpoint by Victor Koulbak.
10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. at Palazzo Xara, L'Isle Adam Band Club, Rabat, exhibition of embroidered ecclesiastical vestments.
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of bronzes, pastels, drawings and photographs by Bridget McCrum.
At Mediterranean Conference Centre, exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Joseph Barbara.