Social and Personal

CRITIEN. On November 29, to Nicola née Mizzi and Peter, God's precious gift of a first-born son - MATTHEW. Deo gratias et Mariae.

Obituary

BONACI. On December 5, at St Vincent de Paul residence, FRANK, aged 81, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughter Catherine and her husband Stan Ganshow, his son Andrew and his wife Cindy residing in America, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his sister Antoinette Bossart, brother-in-law George Ellul Castaldi, widower of Magda, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel, followed by interment in the family vault.

BONELLO. On December 5, at St Luke's Hospital, CARMEN née Schiavone of Senglea, aged 71, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph, her children Pierre and his wife Magda, Anna and her husband Mario, Joe, Renzo and his wife Loraine, Rita and her husband Mario, Lydia and her husband Michael, Paul and his wife Anita, Frankie and his wife Romina, her sisters Cecilia, Maria, and Emily, Fr Noè, OSA, Sister Clotilde and Sister Vitorina, Augustinian Sisters, her nephews, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Victories Basilica, Senglea, 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 tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

AQUILINA - ANTHONY. In ever loving memory of a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the fifth anniversary of his parting to eternal life. Fondly remembered by his family and friends. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

AQUILINA CLEWS. In ever loving memory of HENRY who passed away 30 years ago today. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. His son, daughter and grandchildren.

CALLUS - HELEN. Sweet and loving memories of our dear sister on the 26th anniversary of her demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Her brothers and sisters.

DINGLI. Treasured memories of my dear husband VINCE, today the second anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his wife Gemma, his sons Juan and Miguel, his mother and sisters. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GLASS - THOMAS. Cherished memories of a beloved husband on the eighth anniversary of his passing to eternal life. Fondly remembered by his wife Edith, his children Thomas, Pamela, Jeremy and Shirley and their respective families. So very sadly missed. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

PACE BONELLO - JENNIFER. Treasured memories of a dear friend on the fifth anniversary of her demise. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Cecilia and family.

SCICLUNA - Chev. JOHN C. SCICLUNA. In loving memory of dad, today being the 12th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten by his daughter Corinne, his son Henry and family, and his grandchildren.

SCIRIHA. Treasured memories of our dear CARMEN on the anniversary of her death. Pio and family.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

Christmas shutdown. Last trading day Thursday, December 18, 2003, re-open, Monday, January 5, 2004.

Dog Lost

A white furry Samoyed (Tas-Silg) was lost in Madliena area yesterday afternoon. The dog, called Bud, needs medical treatment. Owner can be contacted on 2137 0500/9944 0408.

Live band marathon

A live band marathon is being held at the Whisky Blue Bar, in Bugibba tomorrow from 1 p.m. to midnight.

Bands and entertainers such as Crosswalk, Scream Daisy, Boys next Door, Ozzy Lino, Ira Losco and others will entertain those present.

All proceeds will be donated to the Eden Foundation and the Daniel Delicata Memorial Association.

Donations may also be made by sending a blank SMS on 50617355 -Lm1, 50618068 - Lm2, 50618918 - Lm3.

National piano competition

The European Piano Teachers' Association (Malta) is holding its eighth annual national piano competition this weekend at St James Cavalier, Valletta.

The preliminary rounds will be held today and competitors who go through to the final round will be playing on Monday.

Prizes include master classes at the prestigious Liszt Academy in Budapest, Hungary (flight and accommodation also included).

An international adjudicating panel will be made up of three judges - composer Charles Camilleri, Hungarian Balazs Szokolay, professor at the Liszt Academy and pianist of international fame, and Croatian top piano pedagogue Jaksa Zlatar, secretary of EPTA (Croatia).

The public is invited to attend both the preliminary and final rounds.

Tickets at Lm2 are available from St James Cavalier box office.

The preliminary rounds will take place from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 4.30 to 7.30 p.m.

A prize giving ceremony will be held at 7.30 p.m. following the final round on Monday.

Table tennis marathon

A table tennis marathon organised by the Zabbar Catholic Action Youths (ZAK) started at 10 p.m. yesterday, to raise money for the Malta Hospice Movement.

A total of 15 teams with five players each will be playing at the Notre Dame Hall in Zabbar for 68 hours, until Monday at 6 p.m.

The marathon was preceded by a rock Mass, at 8.30 p.m. followed by an entertaining showcase including singing, dancing, and comedy.

Maltacom is sponsoring the marathon.

http://www.zakzabbar.org

Monthly meeting

The Cactus and Succulent Society will be holding its monthly meeting at Din l-Art Helwa headquarters at 111 Melita Street, Valletta, tomorrow at 9.45 a.m.

Christmas Fair

A Christmas fair is being held at ir-Razzett tal-Hbiberija, Marsascala from today to Monday, from 8 a.m. Items include toys, tools, plants, clothes and a selection of Christmas trees and decorations.

Scale Models

The Die Cast and Scale Model Society is holding an exhibition at St Helen Band Club in Birkirkara, from today to Monday from 9.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entrance is free.

What's On Today

Theatre
7.30 p.m. at Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Dance Power II.

8 p.m. at the MITP Theatre, Valletta, Theatreworx production of play Marat de Sade.

8.30 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, Holmium Theatre present You may snog the bride.

Lecture
10 a.m. at Heritage Malta, Merchants Street, Valletta, lecture on Terms Used In Military Architecture by Stephen C. Spiteri.

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition of imported Ancient Egyptian statue of Neferaabete.

10 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. at Cathedral Museum, Mdina, exhibition of masters' etchings by Guido Reni, Reubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt and Goya.

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of works by Noel Attard, ceramics by Zell Osborne, typographics by Derek Fenech and paintings by Joseph Paul Cassar.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. - Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
Collis Williams Pharmacy, 300, Republic Street, Valletta;
Vivien Pharmacy, Fr Magri Street, Marsa;
Economical Dispensary, 117, St Sebastian Street, Qormi;
Fleur-de-Lys Pharmacy, 32, Fleur-de-Lys Road, Birkirkara;
O'Hea Pharmacy, 128, Manoel de Vilhena Street, Gzira;
Lourdes Pharmacy, Naxxar Road, San Gwann;
St Francis Pharmacy, 293, Manwel Dimech Street, Sliema;
Balzan Pharmacy, 70, St Francis Street, Balzan;
Rotunda Pharmacy, 7, Eucharistic Congress Road, Mosta;
Promenade Pharmacy, Trunciera Street, Bugibba;
Distinction Pharmacy, 32, Antoine de Paule Square, Paola;
Vittoriosa Pharmacy, 9, Triq il-Mina il-Kbira, Vittoriosa;
St Anne Pharmacy, Qaliet Street, Marsascala;
Gerada Pharmacy, 46, Mater Boni Consilii Street, Zejtun;
St Andrew's Pharmacy, 25, Dun Pawl Street, Luqa;
Santa Marija Pharmacy, 40, Triq l-Ghasfura, Zebbug;
Nigret Pharmacy, Zahar Street, Rabat;
Palm Pharmacy, 2, Palm Street, Victoria, GOZO;
Tony's Pharmacy, Qbajjar Street, Marsalforn.