Social and Personal

BALDACCHINO. On December 30, MARIO, aged 70, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his wife Marie, his only son Nicolò and his wife Marie and his beloved grandchildren Nicolò Jnr and Rebecca besides many other relatives and close friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital on Friday, January 2, at 8.45 a.m. for Sacro Cuor parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Villa Mgr Gonzi, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord grant him eternal rest.

SCIBERRAS. On December 29, at St Luke's Hospital, Notary JOSEPH SCIBERRAS of Cospicua, aged 72, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his beloved wife Rosanna, his children Notary Dr Rosella, Notary Dr Marica and her husband Dr Eugene Buttigieg, Noel and his wife Claudienne, and his adorable grandchildren Gianluca, Marie Claire, Elise and Aidan William, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fgura, 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 greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ABELA - IRIS. In fond memory, on the 12th anniversary of her death.
There is a comfort in the thought
That a loving God knows best.
Her daughter Sonia and family.

BARTOLI - JOSEPH. In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the first anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife May, children and grandchildren. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BORG CARDONA - JOHN. In loving memory of a dear father. George, Mary, Sr Isabel, Adrian, James, Victoria and their spouses. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CACHIA - LINA. Lovingly remembered by her family 12 years from her demise.

CASOLANI. In ever loving memory of dear MARY on the 26th anniversary of her demise. May she rest in peace. Robert and family.

CHIRCOP - Sister LEONNIA of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Treasured memories of our dearest friend on the first anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Deeply missed and never forgotten. Your community, your family and the Camilleri family. A prayer is solicited.

DEMAJO. Remembering auntie CONSIE on the first anniversary of her death. Antoinette.

DRURY - VICTOR. Cherished memories of a dear husband and father on the sixth anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his wife Carmen and his six children John, David, Peter, Joseph, Maryann, Sandra and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

GRIMA. In loving memory of a dearest husband and father, VINCENT, today the 19th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Jessie, his children, in-laws, grandchildren, relatives and friends. A prayer is solicited.

MUSCAT. In loving memory of DORIS who died on December 31, 1994. Ever in our thoughts and prayers. Her sisters Jane, Mary, Jess, relatives and friends.

SEYCHELL - MARY. In loving memory of a dear, beloved mother and grandmother on the fifth anniversary of her demise. A prayer is solicited.

SPITERI. In loving memory of our dearest ROSLYN née Zammit on the sixth anniversary of her departure to eternal life, 1.1.'98. Mum, dad, sisters and brother, her husband and children. All Masses said tomorrow at St Patrick's church, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

VELLA - PHILIP. In ever loving memory of a beloved brother on the 16th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his sister Doris and her husband Salvu Bonello.

VELLA - RITA. Everlasting and fond memories of a loving and much loved mother on the second anniversary of her passing away. Deeply missed by her children Bella, Anna and Tony, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Prayer Meeting

Moviment Madonna tal-Konsagrazzjoni will be holding a prayer meeting at Girgenti, Siggiewi, on Sunday at 3 p.m.

Transport leaves Siggiewi Square at 2.45 p.m.

Maltacom Branches Closed

Maltacom branches and the One Stop Centre at St Francis Ravelin, Floriana will be closed for business from 1.30 p.m. today and will open again on Friday.

Housing Applicants Lists

A list of the details of those who applied for sale of housing units under legal notice 69 will be published on Monday, the Housing Authority said.

Those who do not agree with the details may object within seven working days from Monday. No objection will be accepted after January 13.

The lists may be viewed at Habitat Hall, Binja Filippo Sciberras Square, Floriana and 25, Enrico Mizzi Street, Victoria, between 8.30 a.m. and noon and 2 - 3.30 p.m. until January 13.

Those viewing the lists should take their application number.

President's Engagements Today

10 a.m. at the Palace, Valletta, the President receives Isabelle Farrugia, honorary consul of Malta in Syracuse.
5.30 p.m. at St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, the President and Mrs de Marco attend the end of year Te Deum.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to noon and 2.30 to 7 p.m. at the Exhibition Hall, Victoria, cribs exhibition by the Ghaqda Hbieb tal-Presepju.
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition organised by Heritage Malta to mark the first centenary since the establishment of the first National Museum in Malta.
10 a.m. to 5 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.
At Bank of Valletta, Sliema, exhibition of works by Alfred Chircop.
At Wignacourt Museum, Rabat, exhibition on Nativity by the International Art and Artists Malta.
At the Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, exhibition on MV Star of Malta.
At Da Pippo Restaurant, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Rita Lemesre and other artists.
At Heritage Malta, Valletta, an exhibition of the original drawings by Stephen C. Spiteri used for the publication Fortresses of the Knights.
At Mgarr Hotel, Mgarr (G), exhibition of paintings by Maryrose Saliba.
At Banca Giuratale, Victoria, exhibition oil paintings by George Scicluna.
At the Preluna Hotel, Sliema, exhibition of works by Martine Derenbach Gervais.