Social and Personal

GALEA. On November 27, CARMELA née Zarb of Floriana, widow of John, aged 84, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her children Doris and her husband John Aquilina, Lynette and her husband Vincent Fiott, Maryanne and her husband Andrew Dalli, Robert and his wife Marbeck, Victor and his wife Tanya, her grandchildren Kevin, Claudine, Nadienne, Stefan, Andreanne, Chris, Ian, Keith, Mark, Kurt and Steven, her great-grandchildren, her brothers, sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for St Publius parish church, Floriana, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Dominican Sisters, St Joseph Home, Zabbar, will be appreciated. Special thanks to the staff at Ward M4, St Luke's Hospital, for their care and dedication. Lord grant her eternal rest.

MICALLEF. On November 27, CARMEN, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Carmel, her children Therese, Tony and his wife Marlene, Marisa and her husband Frank Camilleri and Josette and her husband Martin Bonnici, her brother Gejtu Mifsud and his wife, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, family and other relatives.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Cajetan parish church, Hamrun, 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 appreciated. May the Lord grant her eternal rest.

TAYAR - MARGOT. Passed away peacefully on November 26, in Florence, Italy, at the age of 91. She will be greatly missed by her brothers Oscar and Douglas and her nieces and nephews in Italy, France, Canada, England and Australia, as well as her close friends. Her dedication and loving concern for us was a constant in all our lives, even across the miles and over many decades.

In Memoriam

AGIUS - Dr EMANUEL AGIUS, MD, microbiologist. On the 12th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by Gemma Thompson, John, May and Anthony. Of your charity kindly remember him in your prayers. May he rest in the peace of Our Lord.

BAJADA. Treasured memories of VIOLETTA née Zammit, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on the second anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered by all her family.

BORG. In loving memory of SANDRA, a dear wife and mother, on the ninth anniversary of her demise. Greatly missed but never forgotten. Tony and Erika.

BORG - SANDRA. In loving memory of a dearest daughter and sister-in-law on the anniversary of her passing away to eternal life. So much alive in our hearts and thoughts. Her in-laws Maggie and Carm, Christine and Joseph, Sue and Tonio.

BORG-CARDONA - EVELYN. Loving memories of our dearest mother on the sixth anniversary of her death. Always in our hearts and prayers. Victoria, Albert, Edward, Joanne, Simone, in-laws and grandchildren. Lord grant her eternal rest.

CAMILLERI. In ever loving memory of our dear brother JOE, on the 35th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our thoughts and prayers. Maryrose, Margaret and Elizabeth.

CHETCUTI. In ever loving memory of a beloved father, FRANK, being the 21st anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered and fondly loved by his children Joe, Anton, Theresa, George and MaryAnn and their respective wives, husbands and grandchildren.

MIFSUD - OLGA. In loving memory of our beloved mother, today the 38th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts. Lord grant her eternal rest. Diana, Gillian and Louis.

O'NEILL. In ever loving memory of our beloved RAYMOND, tomorrow being the fifth anniversary of his meeting with the Lord. Always fondly remembered by his parents and family. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. at St Francis School chapel, Sliema. The attendance of relatives and friends will be appreciated.

STRICKLAND - The Hon. MABEL STRICKLAND. On the 17th anniversary of her death. Lovingly remembered by her great-nephews Robert and Henry and all the other members of her family. Lord grant her eternal rest.

STRICKLAND - The Hon. MABEL STRICKLAND. On the 17th anniversary of her demise. Never forgotten by the Directors, Editors and staff of Allied Newspapers Limited and Progress Press Co. Ltd.

STRICKLAND - The Hon. MABEL STRICKLAND. On the 17th anniversary of her death. The Trustees of the Strickland Foundation. Today's 6 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral, Mdina, will be offered for the repose of her soul.

TABONE - JOSIE. Fond and loving memories of our dearest father who departed this life 16 years ago today. Always remembered by his sons Joe, Colin and Mario and their families.

BoV Philately Club

The Bank of Valletta Philately Club is holding a meeting at Fatima Sanctuary, Guardamangia (behind the parish priest's office), today at 6 p.m. All stamp collectors are welcome. Phone 2122 0554/7931 5509.

Lost

Nokia 6680 on Gozo Melita ferry, 7.30 a.m. from Mgarr yesterday. At least please return memory card and chip (photos of pre-term baby at hospital). Postal address: 12, San Duminku Street, Victoria, Gozo, G10. Phone 7956 5731.

Christmas Shop

The fourth annual Christmas Shop operated by Valletta's Caffe Cordina has opened its doors.

This year the shop is housed at the Ansat establishment in Valley Road, Msida, just below St. Philip's hospital and right next to the Regional Road bridge ahead of the turning towards Santa Venera. Ample parking is available.

The Cordina Christmas Shop offers a wide array of Christmas trees, lights and decorations, including a brand new selection of spectacular festive decorations from Denmark.

There is also a vast assortment of food products and spirits, including the renowned Caffe Cordina Sweet and Gourmet ranges, as well as a huge selection of Christmas hampers with prices to suit all pockets.

The shop is open daily from now until Christmas, including Sundays and public holidays, from 9.30 a.m to 7.30 p.m.

Power Cuts

The electricity supply will be suspended in the following localities today:

Swieqi, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Triq Il-Wizna, Triq Il-Faxxina, Triq Il-Qasam, Triq Ir-Ratal and parts of Triq Sant'Andrija, Triq It-Tiben, Triq Ir-Ronkun, Triq L-Ibragg, Triq Il-Qatta and Triq L-Uqija;

St Julians, from 7.30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in parts of Triq Il-Mensija, Triq Is-Sajjieda and Triq Ivo Muscat Azzopardi;

Msida, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in parts of Triq Il-Wied;

St Paul's Bay, from 8 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. in Triq Il-Katidral and parts of Triq San Gorg, Triq Parades, Triq San Gwann, Triq San Publiju and Triq tal-Karmnu;

Zebbug, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the areas of San Blas, San Andrea and Ta' Xkejjer.

Mass For Second Time Graduates

University students who will be graduating for the second time will have a Thanksgiving Mass at St Paul Shipwreck Church in parallel to the one organised by the University at St John's Co-Cathedral, today.

The reason for the second Mass is due to lack of space at St John's, among other factors.

The thanksgiving Mass organised by the university will be held today at St John Co-Cathedral at 6.30 p.m.

That at St Paul's, to be celebrated by Fr Charles Tabone, will start half an hour later at 7 p.m. It is open to all those students (and their relatives) who received a letter in the late summer saying that they were not to be present at the Thanksgiving Mass organised by the University.

Over 2,500 students are to graduate in various disciplines in the coming days.

Cultural Tour

Three heritage sites - Ghar Dalam, il-Maqluba and Hagar Qim - will be the focus of the next cultural tour organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture on Sunday.

Transport will leave Floriana (next to the Independence Monument) and Sliema (from The Strand) at 8.45 a.m. Bookings and payments can be made by noon tomorrow at the Malta Council for Culture and the Arts, 230, Republic Street, Valletta.

Tickets cost Lm4.20 for adults and Lm3.30 each for pensioners and children (aged between five and 12).

noeldamato@maltaculture.com

Band March

The Sliema Band will perform festive marches in Cospicua for the feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 5 from 7.30 p.m.

The band march will begin in front of the parish church and will reach its climax in Paolino Vassallo Square.

Various band marches of popular and well known Maltese composers will be performed together with the popular Fliegermarsch by Herman Dorstal and the hymn Sliema by Cardenio Botti.

Student Celebration

Students from the Department of Public Policy met for dinner in Marsascala on Friday to celebrate their graduating with honours. The were joined by Godfrey Pirotta, the department's head, and Fr Charles Tabone, a senior lecturer and head of the Department of Social Work.

What's On Today

Concert
7.30 a.m. at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta, orchestral and vocal concert by the Orchestra Città di Ravenna conducted by Alan Chircop and featuring soprano Pamela Hoiles and baritone Chris Pedro Trakas.

Exhibitions
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Auberge D' Italie, Valletta, art exhibition by Alfred Chircop.

6.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Razzett Tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, exhibition of paintings by Peter Borg.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gallery G No 4, Lija, an exhibition by the 10 best Maltese watercolourists.

At the Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, Ars Fingendi, a second personal art exhibition by Frank Cassar.

At the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Art of Pain, Torture Instruments From The Middle Ages To The 19th Century.

At Heritage Malta at The Citadel, Gozo, Shedding New light On The Egyptian Statue Of Neferaabet'at.

At the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, The Coinage Of The Crusaders And The World Of Islam.

At the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, Crusades: Myth And Realities.

At Heritage Malta, Valletta, Luigi Maria Ugolini: An Italian Archaeologist In Malta.

At the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, John Martin Borg: A Retrospective Exhibition 1988-2005.