AZZOPARDI. On December 3, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANTHONY CHARLES M.B.E. of St Julians, aged 90, passed way peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Theresita (née Audibert), his children Anthony and his wife Carmen, Carmen and her husband Tony Foland, Noel and his wife Mary Rose, Martin and Simon, his grandchildren Malcolm and his wife Bettina, Alison, Andrew, Nikki and Becky, his greatgrandchildren Ben and Max, his brothers and sisters Rose Loporto, Fr Arthur OFM, Edgar and his wife Maggie, Sr Rose SJA, Alfred and his wife Antoinette and Violet, widow of his brother Joe, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Julians parish church where Mass praesente adavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Clare's Monastery, St Julians, will be greatly appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest.

COPPOLA. On December 3, at St James Hospital, Sliema, SILVIO of Sliema, aged 58, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Mary, his children Blanche, Kirsten and Karl, his father Santino and his sister Miriam, his grandchildren Dale and Sean, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St James Hospital, tomorrow at 7.15 a.m. for Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Senglea, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 7.45 a.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.
Lord grant him eternal rest.

POLIDANO. On December 2, at Mater Dei Hospital, JOSEPH, aged 76, passed away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Karmena, his children Charles and his wife Josephine, Twanny and his wife Adriana, Paul and his wife Jacqueline and Alfred and his wife Vanessa, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for Safi parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m., followed by interment at Safi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

Tomorrow being the 36th anniversary of the death of CONNIE MERCIECA, the 8.30 and 10 a.m. Masses said at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, Valletta, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

In Memoriam

BIASINI - GUIDO. Forever in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace.
Marian.

BIASINI - GUIDO. Gone but will remain always in our hearts. Marie, Daniela and Jean-Paul.

CALI - CARLO. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 20th anniversary of his death. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Yvette, Yves, Martin and their families.

CAMILLERI - LAURA. In loving memory of a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, today being the ninth anniversary of her demise.
Fondly remembered by her husband, children and grandchildren. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

CASSAR - JOHN, 4.12.'77. Unfading memories of a devoted father.
Mary Rose.

CHETCUTI. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, TINA, today being the eighth anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by her daughter Marina and her husband Lawrence, her son Richard and her two grandchildren Jonathan and Andrew. Please remember her in your prayers.

GALEA - RAPHAEL (Effie). In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, today the 18th anniversary of his demise.
Dearly remembered by Joseph and Yvonne, Marika and Charles, Cecilia and Brian, Paula and Sandro, Serena, Raphael, Allen, Keith, Bernard, Claude, Mauro, Enrica and Chloè.

GANADO - CONNIE. Remembering with love a precious and treasured sister and aunt, today the second anniversary of her death.
Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her brother and sisters, nieces and nephews. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema.

HUNTINGFORD - ANTONIA. Loving memories of a dear sister on the 26th anniversary of her demise.
Always in our thoughts and prayers. Stephanie and Ray, Maura and Francis.

IZZO - INEZ. In loving memory of a dearly beloved mother, today the 10th anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Marilyn, her son Edgar, in-laws, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

MANGION - PAUL. On the seventh anniversary of his demise.
Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his wife Mary, née Borg Cardona, his daughters Lina, wife of Leslie Vella, Margaret, wife of Joseph Persiano, his grandchildren, relatives and friends. Please remember him in your prayers.

PORTANIER - MARIA, née Bartoli.
On the 12th anniversary of her death. Always remembered by her sons, daughters and in-laws.

SAMMUT. In loving memory of ANTHONY on the 10th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Ninette, née Gracey, his daughter Marisa and her husband Guido.

Missing

Marmy is an 18-month-old, male, ginger and white, fluffy cat. He went missing in Dingli Street, Sliema, on Tuesday, November 13.

Please let me know if you find him or have any information. I can be contacted on 9927 4449.

Old Aloysians' Association

December 8 annual reunion. Calling all past students of St Aloysius College to celebrate this year's centenary of the college by attending a thanksgiving Mass at 9 a.m. at the college inner chapel, celebrated by the Jesuit Provincial, Fr Paul Chetcuti, SJ, Fr Rector Patrick Magro, SJ, the association's spiritual director, Fr John Scicluna, SJ, and other past students members of the clergy. Followed by the annual general meeting and lunch at the college gym cafeteria. Any nominations for election to the council are most welcome. All nominations and bookings for lunch are to be received by not later than tomorrow on e-mail address: oaamalta@gmail.com or on 9949 3249.

Dog Show

The Maltese National Canine Federation will be holding its Annual Championship Dog Show at De La Salle College, Cottonera on Saturday and Sunday.

Marion Spavin, from the UK, will be judging the dogs.

Over 250 dogs from 44 different breeds will be taking part.

For more information one may phone/fax 2123 4916 or e-mail info@mncfederation.org www.mncfederation.org

Gozo Book Fair

The committee for the monument to Pope John Paul II is organising the Gozo Book Fair, an exhibition and sale of books at the Exhibition Hall, Ministry for Gozo, St Francis Square, Victoria.

The fair will be open on Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. till noon.

For more information one may phone 7955 2211.

Prelude to Christmas

The Amadeus Chamber Choir will present A Prelude To Christmas, an amalgamation of traditional Yuletide carols and contemporary choral pieces under the direction of Brian Cefai on December 21 at 7.30 p.m. at St John's Co-Cathedral. Tickets are available from the Lotto Office Kiosk, Republic Street, Valletta or Il-Kantuniera, St Luke's Road, Gwardamanga. Proceeds go to Ir-Razzett tal-Hbiberija.

Poetry Night

The Artitude Gallery of Tigné Street, Sliema, in collaboration with Delicata Wines is organising a poetry night where poets and nonpoets alike can listen to and share their poems with others and taste Delicata wines. The event will be held on Thursday at 8 p.m. For more information one may call 2131 6708 or 9984 4653 or send an e-mail to

christinex180@hotmail.com.

Christmas Bazaar

The Augustinian Community will hold a Christmas bazaar at the oratory of St Rita's Chapel, Lourdes Lane, St Julians, from Friday to Sunday. Proceeds go towards the funds to undertake the extension of the chapel and the supporting facilities.

Christmas Concert

The Collegium Musicum Choir and Orchestra will give its annual concert on December 18 at 7.30 p.m. at St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta.

The Collegium Musicum will be presenting works by Praetorius, Handel, Adame, Goss, Buhagiar, Bach and Gruber, amongst others. Daniel Lichti, an international Canadian baritone, will be interpreting excerpts from Bach's Christmas Oratorio and Handel's Messiah.

Caravaggio and his influence on other artists

Professor Nicola Spinosa, Soprintendente per il Polo Museale di Napoli will deliver a public lecture today at 5.15 p.m. on Caravaggio E I Caravaggeschi A Napoli.

The lecture will be held at the Science Lecture Theatre, next to the library) at the University of Malta, Msida. Parking in carpark 6.

Lascaris Letterbox

The letterbox at Lascaris Wharf, Valletta, near Customs House, which had been temporarily out of service due to repair work, is back in service

Course for clergy

A three-day updating course for the clergy will start at the Seminary at Tal-Virtu, Rabat, today.

The subject is San Gorg Preca: Kuragg U Profezija: Vizjoni U Azzjoni Pastorali Llum.

Among those attending will be Archbishop Paul Cremona.

The course is organised by the Commission for Theological and Pastoral Updating.