Social and Personal

GRECH. On August 27, VINCENT (Censu taz-Zebgha), of Gzira, aged 76, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Helen, his children M'Anne, David and his wife Pauline and Lorraine, grandchildren, his brothers and sister, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today 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.

PORTANIER. On August 27, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, JOHN, aged 62. He leaves to mourn his loss Rose née Cassar and his son Jean, his sister and her husband Madeleine and Charles Cowlrich, nephews and nieces, Eleana and Christopher, cousins, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital on Monday, August 30 at 8 a.m. for the Sta Venera new parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family vault, at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Donations to the Hospice Movement will be greatly appreciated.

In Memoriam

CALLUS - ANTOINE, 28.8.'81. In loving memory, on the 23rd anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His nine children and their families and his sister Maria.

CUSCHIERI. In ever loving memory of our dear father EDGAR, today the 32nd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his son, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

FARRUGIA. Cherished memories of dear auntie MARY on her anniversary. Mabel and Constance and their families.

GALEA. In loving memory of Major JOE GALEA, today the 19th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his wife Agnes and all the family.

MUSCAT - Dr JOSEPH MUSCAT. Deeply missed by his sons, daughter and in-laws on his fifth anniversary.

SALNITRO - LINO. Today the third anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his only son Mario and family.

Personal

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, praised and glorified throughout the whole world forever and ever. Amen. A.S.

African culture

Afro Promotions, the agency promoting African arts and culture, is opening the New Breed Club in Pioneer Road, Bugibba this evening.

For the occasion the agency has prepared a programme of music and culture which starts at 10 p.m. It will feature J Joy and Friends and DJ Kay as well as Afro entertainment.

afropromo@hotmail.com

Roads closed

The following roads in Mellieha will be closed for traffic on the dates and times indicated:

September 2, 3 and 4 from 7p.m. to midnight: Parish Square.

September 4 from 7p.m. to midnight: Triq l-Gherien, Triq is-Snajjin, Triq il-Kbira, Triq G. Borg Olivier, Triq San Publiju, Triq il-Parrocca.

September 5 from 7p.m. to midnight: Triq is-Sifa, Triq il-Qamh, Triq V. Ciappara, Triq id-Dhin, Triq Napuljun Caruana Dingli, Triq il-Mithna l-Gdida, Parish Square, Triq l-Gherien, Triq is-Snajjin.

September 6 from 7p.m. to midnight: Misrah il-Migja tal-Papa, Triq G. Borg Olivier, Triq Sant'Anna, Triq il-Parrocca, Parish Square, Triq il-Mithna, Triq l-Qadima, Triq San Guzepp, Triq F. Zahra, Triq il-Kbira.

September 7 from 7p.m. to midnight: Triq il-Kbira, Triq Sant'Anna, Triq il-Parrocca, Parish Square, Triq is-Salib.

September 8 from 9.30 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Triq il-Qalb Imqaddsa, Triq San Guzepp, Triq San Gorg, Triq tas-Salib, Triq il-Kbira, Triq Salvinu Vella, Triq San Pawl, Gnien Ingraw, Triq l-Inkurunazzjoni, Triq G. Borg Olivier, Triq Sant'Anna, Parish Square.

Bonus investment

Ten HSBC Fund Management (Malta) Limited customers have won a bonus investment in HSBC's Structured Funds totalling €6,750.

The winners - Stephanie Zammit, Jean Michel Bartolo, Josephine Frendo, Desmond Falzon, Jesmond Farrugia, Carmel Micallef, Mark Sammut Tagliaferro, Saviour Borg, Maria Concetta Farrugia and Doris Galdes - each won either €900 or €450 after being drawn in a lottery for all those who invested in HSBC's capital protected Structured Funds between 12 April and May 15 this year. This sum has been added to their original investment.

Traffic in Sliema

The traffic in the following Sliema streets will be suspended or deviated on the days and times indicated due to the titular feast of St Gregory celebrated on September 5.

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight: Tower Road from Dingli Street to Old College Street.

Parking of vehicles throughout the procession route - Isouard Street, Norfolk Street, Dingli Street, Tower Rd, St. Francis Street, Depiro Street, Guze Cardona Street, Blanche Street and Isouard Street - is prohibited on September 5 from 3 p.m. onwards.

Philately Group

The Philately Group of Zejtun will meet at the local council on Tuesday at 7p.m. Anyone interested is invited to attend.

Poetry

There will be poetry reading by the group Ilhna Poezija in the San Girgor Gardens, Zejtun on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to noon at Torri Mamo, Marsascala, exhibition of oil paintings by Polish-born artist Henryk Romanczuk, in aid of Din l-Art Helwa.

9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art of Pain - Instruments of Torture, exhibition of 100 instruments of torture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, including the Inquisition.

At L-Imgarr Hotel, Mgarr, Gozo, exhibition of paintings Melita Mystique by Vince Caruana.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta 9 a.m. to noon - Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
New British Dispensary, 109/110, St John Street, Valletta;
Blata l-Bajda Pharmacy, 20, St Joseph High Road, Hamrun;
Evans Pharmacy, 40, St Sebastian Street, Qormi;
St Paul's Pharmacy, Brared Street, Birkirkara;
Deby's Pharmacy, 1, Quarries Square, Msida;
Spizerija Merhba, Shop 2, Lapsi Street, Ta' Giorni;
St Francis Pharmacy, 293, Manwel Dimech Street, Sliema;
St Catherine Pharmacy, Dielja Street c/w St Catherine Street, Attard;
St Joseph Pharmacy, 2, Zakkak Street, Mosta;
El Medina Chemist, Triq il-Fliegu, Qawra;
De Paola Pharmacy, 36, Antoine De Paule Square, Paola;
Kalkara Pharmacy, 8, Archbishop Gonzi Square, Kalkara;
Polymer Pharmacy, Xghajra Street, Zabbar;
Gerada Pharmacy, 46, Mater Boni Consilii Street, Zejtun;
Kristianne Pharmacy, Peter Paul Saydon Street, Zurrieq;
Menelo Pharmacy, Dr Nikola Zammit Street, Siggiewi;
Nigret Pharmacy, Triq iz-Zahar, Rabat;
Palm Pharmacy, 2, Palm Street, Victoria, Gozo;
St Joseph Pharmacy, 28, St Joseph Square, Qala.