Social and Personal

CROCKER. On Thursday, November 18, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, MARY née Micallef, of Pembroke, widow of Arthur, aged 76, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her only son Mark and his wife Adriana, her beloved grandson Graham, her brother Anthony Micallef and his wife Jeannette of the US, her sister Josephine Sciberras of Australia, her sisters-in-law Edith and Myra of the US, her nephews and nieces in the UK, US and Australia and her other relatives and friends in Malta.
The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 9.30 a.m. for the Risen Christ church, Pembroke, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 10 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement and Casa Leone XIII will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ABEL - MARTIN. Eight years on. "Your memory fills our heart like a silent prayer. Your love turns our grief to hope." Marie and son Jonathan.

BONELLO - ANNIE. In memory of a loving mother and grandmother, today the 10th anniversary of her passing away. Her sons, daughters and their families.

CAMILLERI - ANTHONY. Fondly remembering a dear husband, father and grandfather, today the 24th anniversary of his passing away. His wife Rita, his children, in-laws and grandchildren. O Lord, grant him eternal rest.

CESAREO. Treasured memories of a beloved father TANCRED, on the 46th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His daughters and sons.

COPPINI - JOSEPH. Forever in our thoughts and prayers, especially today the 23rd anniversary of his death. His children Anthese, Carmen, Marcelle, Dorienne, Joseph and Raymond, in-laws and grandchildren.

FILLETTI - JOSEPH. Loving memories of a loving father, today the 16th anniversary of his demise. Always alive in our thoughts and prayers. Remembered by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

GALEA - GLORIA née Gulia. In loving memory of our sister on her fifth anniversary. Antoinette, John, Simone and Walter.

GALEA - GLORIA. Treasured and unfading memories on the fifth anniversary of her passing away.
Thou departest in the Lord
And heaven is thine reward.
Michael, Christopher, Peter.

LIBRERI - AIDA. Cherished and unfading memories of a dear wife, mother and grandmother on the second anniversary of her demise. Lovingly remembered by her husband Victor, children, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

ZAMMIT. In ever loving memory of VICTORIA, today the third anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by her children Rita and Josette, Leonard and Mario, respective families, relatives and friends.

PG 1st Football Draw 2004

1st prize ticket No. 000291; 2nd prize ticket No. 001597; 3rd prize ticket No. 000140; 4th prize ticket No. 001505. All winners have been notified.

Models on display

The Malta Society of Model Makers, founded in March 2004, will be holding a model exhibition at the Catholic Institute, Floriana, from Thursday to November 28. Opening hours are: Thursday: 4 - 7 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4 - 7 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1p.m. and 4 - 7 p.m. and Sunday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. The exhibition, consisting of some 140 static and radio-controlled scale models, steam engines and working train models, is the first of its kind. Entrance is free and all are welcome.

Public discussion

The National Parents' Society For Persons With a Disability will be holding a public discussion on the direct payment scheme for persons with disability and their families at the Birkirkara Civic Centre today at 11 a.m.

Through the scheme the individual needs of people with disability are assessed so that the government would provide a direct payment of benefits.

For more information contact Marthese Galea on 2152 1607 or 7952 1607.

Marian exhibition

The L'Isle Adam musical society of Rabat will be mounting a Marian exhibition at Palazzo Xara from December 4-11 on the occasion of the 150th anniversary since the definition of the dogmatic theology of the Immaculate Conception. The exhibition will feature images of the Immaculate Conception and all persons interested in participating may contact the society's secretariat on 2145 4538 or 2145 1407 after 6 p.m.

Refugee law lecture

The Faculty of Laws will be organising a public lecture on refugee law at the university's Lecture Centre 2 on Thursday at 6.30 p.m.

The topic, The UNHCR Mandate, will be addressed by Michele Manca di Nissa, head of the legal unit at UNHCR in Rome.

The lecture will be introduced by Ian Refalo, Dean of the Faculty of Laws.

Hotel appointment

Hotel Milano Due has appointed Franklin Pulis as general manager. Mr Pulis has worked in a number of four-star establishments as general manager and was responsible for the opening and organisation of four four-star hotels in Sliema and in the north of the island.

Nadur exhibition

The Nadur local council is holding a photographic exhibition by Michael Xuereb at Torri ta' Kenuna until Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Commercial appointment

Advanced Industrial Systems Ltd (AIS) has been appointed authorised distributor and solutions provider for GE Fanuc Automation, a member of the General Electric giant group, which is a leading developer and manufacturer of Industrial Control Systems.

Traffic diversions

Buqana Street, from Roundabout Junction between Valletta Road, Rabat and Mdina Road, Rabat and Roundabout Junction (near the military cemetery) l/o Ta' Qali will be closed to vehicular traffic due to roadworks as from Monday until further notice.

Traffic will be diverted through Valletta Road, Rabat, and l-Infetti Street, Rabat.

Main Street, Tarxien will be closed to traffic today from 9 - 11 a.m. Public transport will be diverted to Xintill, is-Sorijiet, Tarxien streets and Paola Square.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
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.

7 p.m. until late, at Castille Wine Vaults, Valletta, Revelations, exhibition of paintings and sculptures.

At the Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Valletta, photo and information exhibition on The Paintings of Nikolai Rerikh.

Pharmacies Open Tomorrow

Malta 9 a.m. to noon - Gozo 7.30 to 11 a.m.
Empire Pharmacy, 77, Old Theatre Street, Valletta;
Fra Diego Dispensary, 94, Villambrosa Street, Hamrun;
St George's Pharmacy, 21, Main Street, Qormi;
St Theresa Pharmacy, 207, Main Street, Birkirkara;
St Matthew's Pharmacy, 213, The Strand, Gzira;
Marc Pharmacy, 92, Mensija Road, San Gwann;
St Francis Pharmacy, 293, Manwel Dimech Street, Sliema;
St Joseph Pharmacy, 172, Main Street, Lija;
Pillbox Pharmacy, 2, Triq il-Bjad, Naxxar;
Qawra Pharmacy, Earl's Court/1, Triq l-Imhar, Qawra;
Sonren Pharmacy, Zejtun Road, Tarxien;
White Cross Pharmacy, Shop A, Block 1, Fuq San Pawl, Cospicua;
St Anne Pharmacy, Triq il-Qaliet, Marsascala;
Gerada Pharmacy, 46, Mater Boni Consilii Street, Zejtun;
Salus Pharmacy, 21, Republic Square, Zurrieq;
Santa Marija Pharmacy, 40, Triq l-Ghasfura, Zebbug;
Bahrija Pharmacy, Triq Raddet ir-Roti c/w Triq l-Iskola, Bahrija;
Palm Pharmacy, 2, Palm Street, Victoria, GOZO;
Lauretana Pharmacy, 36, Mgarr Road, Ghajnsielem.