Social and Personal

SCHEMBRI. On December 8, ANTONIA of Mosta, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Rose, wife of Joe Vassallo and her niece Caroline Marie, other nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves her residence in Mosta today at 8 a.m. for St Mary's parish church, Mosta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m., followed by interment at Mosta cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the first anniversary of the death of SARAH MILTON, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said tomorrow at 5.30 p.m. at St Peter's parish church, Birzebbuga.

In Memoriam

ATTARD - JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, today being the 14th anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by his wife Violet, his eight children, in-laws and grandchildren.

CAMILLERI - MARY née Agius, 9.12.'89. In loving memory of our dear mother on the 14th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed by her children, grandchildren and in-laws. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

De BONO - EMMANUEL. In loving memory of a sadly missed husband, father and grandfather on the third anniversary of his passing away. His wife Lilian and family.

GRIMA - LAWRENCE. Treasured and unfading memories of a beloved father and grandfather, today the sixth anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Sadly missed by his children Mary, Joe, Julia, John, Christopher and their families.

MAGRO - NICHOLAS. Loving memories, especially today the fifth anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Annie, his children Josette, Hermann and Monica, Nathalie and Ray and his grandchildren Anthony Nicholas and Maria Roberta. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

MAGRO - NICHOLAS. Papa dearest, to me you were so wonderful. I miss you so, especially today. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I love you more than ever, Josette.

MILLER - MARY, widow of Arthur V. Treasured memories of a dear, beloved mother, today the third anniversary of her death. Unforgettable in every way and forever in our thoughts and prayers. Her children Astrid and Adrian.

PICCININO - CHARLES "Buddy", 24.10'70-9.12.'88.
Unseen by the world
You stand by my side
And whisper "dear mummy,
Death cannot divide".
My precious son. Forever and ever a part of my heart. God bless, sweet angel. Mum.

PICCININO - CHARLES "Buddy".
You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile
Because he has lived.
You can cry and close your mind
Be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what he'd want:
Smile, open your eyes,
Love, and go on.
Your brother James.

PICCININO. In loving memory of a much missed friend, CHARLES "Buddy", on his anniversary. Never forgotten in my thoughts and prayers. Keith.

PICCININO - CHARLES (Buddy). Remembering a dear nephew on the 15th anniversary of his tragic death. Never forgotten by auntie Edwige, uncle Charles and cousins.

PICCININO - CHARLES (Buddy). In ever loving memory of a dear nephew on the 15th anniversary of his tragic death. Never forgotten by uncle Charles, Rita, Abigail, Rachel and Sarah.

SAMMUT. Cherished memories of my beloved friend MARY on the second anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Vivien.

SAMMUT - auntie MARY and uncle TOM. On the second anniversary of their death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Rosary and all nephews and nieces.

SANSONE. In loving memory of a dear father, GiGi, on the third anniversary of his death.

TESTA - JOHN. Unfading memories of a beloved and devoted husband and father, today the first anniversary of his demise. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Edwige, his son Norbert and his wife Isabelle, his daughter Caroline and her husband Charles and grandchildren Marc, Luke and Matthew. A prayer is solicited. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Sidonia Enterprises Ltd

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

Prayer Meeting

The Mary Queen of Peace prayer meeting will be held on Thursday at 6 p.m. at St Joseph Institute, St Venera.

Tibqax Wahdek

Tibqax Wahdek, the philanthropic and cultural group for widows, widowers and unmarried singles is meeting in the Despott Hall, Floriana today and every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Further information may be obtained from Frans Spiteri on tel. 2169 4203, 9947 6761.

Anglican Eucharist

An Anglican (Church of England) Eucharist will be held at the chapel of the Sacred Heart Seminary, Enrico Mizzi Street, Victoria tomorrow at 11 a.m. The celebrant will be Chaplain Peter Wolfenden.

Further information may be obtained from Tony Prescott, tel. 2155 2483.

European Festivals

The Aberdeen International Youth Festival is being held between August 4-14, 2004, August 3-13, 2005 and August 2-12, 2006.

The festival is open to orchestras, jazz and wind bands, choirs, dance groups, world music and theatre groups. The group must be of amateur status and all group members must be between 12 and 25 years old.

The closing date for the 2004 festival is March 31.

The Dance Award Europe 2004 will be held in Barcelona/Costa Brava, Spain between April 8-12 and in Italy between June 18-23.

Further information is obtainable from the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts, 230, Casa Gaspe, Republic Street, Valletta, tel. 2124 5168 or 2124 7913, quoting reference number CUL 136/93 for the youth festival and KMKA 161/03 for the dance award.

Local Councils

Today's meetings
5.30 p.m. Ghasri.
6.00 p.m. Vittoriosa; Birkirkara; Mgarr.

President's Engagements Today

9.15 a.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives the Prime Minister.
10.30 a.m., the President pays an official visit to San Gwann.
6 p.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives a group of Members of Parliament from the French Foreign Affairs Committee.
7 p.m., at the Palace, Valletta, the President hosts a musico-literary evening on the occasion of the 83rd anniversary of the Akkademja tal-Malti.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition organised by Heritage Malta for the 100th anniversary since the establishment of the first national museum in Malta.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cathedral Museum, Mdina, exhibition of Masters' Etchings by Guido Reni, Reubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt and Goya.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of works by Noel Attard, ceramics by Zell Osborne, typographics by Derek Fenech and paintings by Joseph Paul Cassar.
At Wignacourt Museum, Rabat, exhibition on the Nativity by the International Art and Artists Malta.