Social and Personal

ALDEN. On October 19, at Capua Palace Hospital, to A'Maria née Cassano and Marc, God's precious gift of a daughter - EMMA, a most welcome sister to Andrew. Deo gratias et Mariae.

AZZOPARDI. On October 1, at Capua Palace Hospital, to Charmaine Galea and Antoine, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - LARISA. Special thanks go to all the staff at Capua Palace Hospital maternity unit for their excellent and professional care.

GATT. On October 13, at Capua Palace Hospital, to Daniela née Calleja and Edward, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - GILIAN ANNE. Special thanks to the obstetrician and the dedicated staff of the maternity department at Capua Palace Hospital for their excellent care and dedication.

GRECH. On October 12, at Capua Palace Hospital, to Vanessa née Smith and Andrew, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - EMMA. Thanks be to God and Our Lady of Ta' Pinu. Special thanks to all the staff at Capua Palace Hospital maternity unit and the obstetrician.

ST. JOHN. On October 23, at Capua Palace Hospital, to Charmaine née Xuereb and Joseph, God's precious gift of a first-born daughter - REBEKAH. Grateful thanks to the wonderful staff at Capua Palace Hospital.

Obituary

DOWDALL. On October 29, STELLA, widow of Harry, passed peacefully away to eternal life, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her dearest children Patricia, wife of Joe Hamilton, David and his wife Betty, Louiseanne, wife of Philip Mercieca, her beloved grandchildren Dunstan and his wife Nicolette, Bernard and his wife Vanessa, Michael and Stephen, her brother and sisters, in-laws, other relatives, friends and the caring staff and helpers at the central home, Mosta. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital at 8.30 a.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, 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 the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema, will be greatly appreciated. A prayer is solicited.

PISANI. On October 28, at St Luke's Hospital, ADRIAN, aged 25, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his mother Jane, widow of Charles, his brother Gordon and his wife Elizabeth, grandparents, uncles and aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Joseph the Worker parish church, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar il-Kaptan, Mtarfa, will be greatly appreciated.

VELLA. On October 29, at St Luke's Hospital, Fr RAPHAEL VELLA (Emigrants Commission/Dar tal-Kleru), of Gzira, aged 79, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his brothers Joseph and his wife Antoinette, Paul and his wife Myriam, his sister Elizabeth and her husband Francis, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gzira, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

VELLA. On October 29, at his residence, SALVATORE, aged 82, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Helen, his children Joe and his wife Mary, Rose and her husband Joe Bugeja, Vera and her husband Tony Domancich, Dora and her husband Aldo Scicluna, Freddie and his wife Jane, nephews, nieces, brothers, sisters and spouses, other relatives and friends.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated today at 2 p.m. at St Anthony's church, Msida Street, Birkirkara. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

A Mass for the repose of the souls of deceased ex-PHRF Council Members will be held at the Physically Handicapped Rehabilitation Centre, Corradino, Paola, on Friday, November 1 at 11.30 a.m. The attendance of PHRF members and relatives will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

BOOKER. In loving memory of JOSEPH A. on the 15th anniversary of meeting his creator. His wife Rina, his children Miriam and Jo-Jo, spouses and grandchildren.

BORG - PAUL. In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather on the 12th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Suzanne, Joe, Henry, Wilfred, in-laws and grandchildren. Rest in peace.

CAMILLERI. Unfading and precious memories of our dearly beloved mother MARIA née Sansone. Always in our hearts and prayers. Fondly remembered by her family.

DEGUARA - JOSEPH. Ever lasting memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the 13th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife, daughter, sons and grandchildren.

GRECH - RITA née Bruno Waters. Cherished and unfading memories of a very dear sister. Sadly missed by all their families, other relatives and friends, today the fourth anniversary of her death, October 30, 1998. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

INCORVAJA - JOHN. Everlasting memories of a loving husband and father, today the 16th anniversary of his demise. Greatly missed by Mary, Josephine, May, Connie, husbands and grandchildren.

MARICH - CHRIS. In loving memory, today the 24th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Anne, Gloria, Angela, and his brother Joe.

MILLER - PASCAL JÉRÔME. Fondest memories of a much loved child, today the 16th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his father and family.

PICCININO - PATRICIA, 30.10.'95. In sweet remembrance, on the seventh anniversary of her demise.
It's an empty feeling that we feel,
It's with us every day,
It's a feeling that has been with us
Since you went away
And never goes away.
We simply miss you
More than words can say, mum.
Life is dull and flat
Without you nothing
Quite the same
We can't say more than that.
We tell ourselves
It won't be long
This can't go on forever
We'll be happy soon, but only
When we are back altogether.
Miss you, mum. Theresa, M'Rose, Connie and their respective families.

PICCININO. In loving memory of the late PATRICIA, today, the 7th anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered always by her husband John, her daughters Therese, Mary Rose and Connie and their families and friends. May God grant her eternal rest. A prayer is solicited.

SPITERI PARIS - CARMELINA. Our dearest mother. Special thoughts, today her first anniversary. All the family.

ZAMMIT CUTAJAR - SHARYN. Treasured and unfading memories of a loving wife and mother, today the third anniversary of her passing over. Fondly remembered by her husband Simon and daughters Rebekkah and Rhea. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

ZAMMIT CUTAJAR. Loving and cherished memories of our dear and loving sister SHARYN on the third anniversary of her demise. Always in the thoughts and prayers of Nadine and Glyn, John and Martha. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

ZAMMIT CUTAJAR - SHARYN. In loving memory of a dear grand-daughter, niece and cousin on the third anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Nanna Mary, auntie Marion, uncle Tony, Mariella and Bill.

Ta' Marija Restaurant

Wednesday night is extravaganza night with excellent Maltese food, folklore dancing and roving guitars and mandolins. Friday night is live party night with vocalist and DJ Keith. Saturday night, live music and dancing with Stringfellas. Sunday family lunch for only Lm5.50 per person. À la carte menu always available. For reservations phone Ta' Marija Restaurant, Mosta, on 21434444.

Evening Of Music

The New Choral Singers under the direction of Marika Fenech are to present an evening of music at Bir Miftuh Chapel, limits of Gudja on Saturday at 7.30 p.m.

The concert is being held as part of the choir's preparation for their forthcoming participation in this year's Malta International Choir Festival.

The evening's programme will also include guest appearances by mezzo soprano Claire Massa who will be interpreting Maurice Ravel's Chansons Madecasses, flutist Robert Calleja, cellist Valeriu Popovici and pianist Erika Balzan Gialanze.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
3.30 p.m. Balzan.
4.30 p.m. Fontana (Gozo).
5.30 p.m. Floriana, Gzira.
6.00 p.m. Hamrun, Zabbar.
9.00 p.m. Siggiewi.

British Chevening Scholarships

The British High Commission is calling for applications for British Chevening Scholarships for 2003/04.

British Chevening Scholarships, the UK's premiere scholarship scheme, allows scholars from all over the world to study at a British university of their choice.

Scholarships are offered for postgraduate courses in subjects such as politics, international relations, diplomacy, journalism, business and public administration, economics, law, management, telecommunications and financial services.

The Chevening scheme worldwide costs approximately £48 million per year and provides more than 2,000 scholarships a year in over 150 countries. British Prime Minister Tony Blair has undertaken to increase the total number of scholarships on offer by an additional 1,000 by 2005.

Chevening scholarships have been offered in Malta for the last 18 years. Malta receives approximately 10 to 13 Chevening Scholarships a year, the equivalent of one scholarship for every 29,000 people. This is a far higher proportion than is the case for almost every other country in which the scheme operates: 1 in 200,000 in Slovenia, 1 in 5.7 million in Italy, 1 in 13 million in Bangladesh!

This comparatively high number of scholarships can be maintained thanks in part to the generous co-sponsorship provided by many Maltese and UK business institutions.

All Maltese nationals wishing to apply for a Chevening Scholarship may collect an application form from the British Council, Whitehall Mansions, Ta' Xbiex Seafront, Ta' Xbiex or download it from the internet at www.britain.com.mt

For any enquiries, call tel. 2323 2403 on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings only, or email the British Council on information@britishcouncil.org.mt

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, December 10.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Exhibitions Hall, St Francis Square, Victoria, exhibition by the Gozo Philatelic Society.
8.30 a.m. to noon, and 12.45 to 5 p.m. at the Gozo Ministry in Victoria, exhibition of works by Denis Calleja, "Melange".
9 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. at the Mdina Cathedral Museum, exhibition of documents and designs marking the 300th anniversary of the consecration of the Cathedral in Mdina.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Corte Capitanale, Mdina, exhibition of recent paintings by Lawrence Buttigieg.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. in the foyer of the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Philip Chircop.
6.30 to 9 p.m. at ir-Razzett tal-Markiz in Mosta, exhibition on capital punishment in Malta.
At National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, historical artists exhibition as part of the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce anniversary,
At Archaeology Museum, Valletta, exhibition on "Lost Arts of the Ancient Goldsmiths".
At Zurrieq council, exhibition of paintings by Russian children.
At the Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, exhibition by R. Charis Pergolani.
At the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, special exhibition of colour photographs and documents dedicated to the anniversary of the Russian Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
At St James Cavalier, exhibition by contemporary artists to mark the 150th anniversary of the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
At National Labour Centre, Hamrun, exhibition of paintings by Alex Dalli.
At Cleland and Souchet, Portomaso, St Julian's, exhibition of works by Justine Meli Bugeja.