Social and Personal

ABELA. On January 23, at St Luke's Hospital, ALFRED, aged 62, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Catholic Church. He leaves to mourn his great loss his loving wife Doris née Tabone, his children Josef and his wife Sylvia, Adrian and his wife Sabrina and his dearest grandchildren Mathias, Michaela, Marie and Sven-Goran, his brothers, in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of the Annunciation parish church, Tarxien, 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.

ZAMMIT. On January 23, at St Luke's Hospital, DOLORES, of Sta Venera, aged 57, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joe, her children Marie Claire and Antoine, her mother Salvina and her father Lawrence, her brothers and sisters Rita, Twanny, Leli, Mario, Karmenu and Joe, her in-laws Mary, Connie, Doris and Antida and their families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2 p.m. for Sta Venera parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Qrendi cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

Requiem Masses

A Mass for the repose of the soul of ANTHONY (Tony) AGIUS (ex-musician and ex-Rediffusion collector) will be said tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at St Publius parish church, Floriana, a month after his demise. Sadly missed by his wife Mary, sons and daughter and their respective families.

In Memoriam

ABELA - Lieut. CHARLES ABELA, KOMR. Treasured memories of a dearly loved father. His sons and daughters.

ATTARD - MARIA DOLORES. Treasured and loving memories of a precious and most beloved wife and mother who went to meet the Risen Lord on January 24, 2005. Dearly loved and so sorely missed by her husband John, children Mark and Stephanie, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

DARMANIN. In loving memory of BERNARDETTE (Benny) née Bajada, today the third anniversary of her passing away. Gone but never forgotten, always in our prayers. Her brother Alfred and his wife Julie and their family.

DeBono. In loving memory of Joe, today the 36th anniversary of his demise. Fondly remembered by his wife Connie and his children Ronald, David, Johanna and Suzanna.

FIORINI - Dr JOSEPH FIORINI, MD. Remembered with love on the 19th anniversary of his death. His wife Mary, his children Aldo and Amanda and grandchildren. Rest in peace.

GALEA - KATIE. Loving memories of a dear mother and grandmother on the anniversary of her death. Sadly missed by her daughter, son-in-law and grandson.

MANARA - RICHARD (Daddu). Treasured memories of our beloved father who died on January 24, 1952. Liana, Mireille.

MICALLEF. In loving memory of our beloved ANTHONY on the 12th anniversary of his death. Never forgotten by his wife Yvonne, his children Anna, Martin and Rita, other relatives and friends.

STELLINI. In loving memory of INES on the 40th anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Her son, daughters, in-laws and grandchildren.

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.

Power Cuts

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

Parts of Birzebbuga and Marsaxlokk, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in It-Torri, In-Nahla tal-Marnisi, Tax-Xirek and Ta' San Duminku streets;

Rabat, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Wied Hazrun, Ghar Zerriegha, Wied Il-Buzbiez and Misrah Suffara areas;

Naxxar, from 8 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. in Il-Gdida, Alley 5 in Id-Dejqa, Alleys 1 and 2 in Is-Salib and parts of Il-Kbira, Id-Dejqa, Dun Karm Xerri, L-Oratorju, Is-Salib, Guzeppi Stivala streets and Labour Avenue;

Birzebbuga, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Herakles, De Redin, Arturo Issel, Il-Hajja Ewlenija, l-Maqdes, F.M. Ferretti, Il-Batterija, Il-Kitarristi, Bourlemaque, Il-Qajjenza, Gremxula, Il-Fossili, Madolina, Liebru, Antonio Schembri, l-Gherien, Iz-Zejtun and parts of Salvatore Cachia Zammit, Il-Merzuq, l-Isbark tat-Torok, Ghar Dalam, Birzebbuga and il-Fekruna streets. Teachers Needed

Teachers needed

The Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce is inviting applications from teachers for Saturday morning courses in arts, music and crafts.

Lessons are in drama, both for juniors and for seniors; art, including basic design, still life, history of art and modeling; music, which will include pianoforte, flute, solo singing and group singing; and crafts, which will include gilding, filigree and lace.

Interested teachers are to contact the society on 2124 4339 or 2124 4400.

info@artsmalta.org

Day Of Devotion

The first in a series of days of devotion to St Rita will be held at St Augustine parish church in Valletta on Thursday.

Religious functions during the day will be dedicated to devotions.

Leadership Training

The youth organisation Young Light is inviting young people interested in acquiring leadership skills for a leadership training weekend at Savio College in Dingli from February 3 to 5.

The trainer will be youth worker Gordon Pace, assisted by a team of experienced co-trainers.

This is the second training session being organised by Young Light and is completely focused on the decision making and creativity process which every leader faces every day.

All those interested are asked to contact Young Light on 9942 3403.

www.younglight.org

Lepers Day

World Lepers Day, founded by Raoul Follereau in 1954, will be commemorated on Sunday. On this occasion the International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations, ILEP, renews its commitment to fight to achieve a world where all persons affected by leprosy have access to the necessary treatment, rehabilitation and care.

This year also marks the 40th anniversary of ILEP.

Tachograph Workshops

The Malta Transport Authority said that application forms for the operation of workshops for the installation, calibration, repair and inspection of analogue tachographs, digital tachographs and vehicle speed limitation devices may be obtained from its offices at Sa Maison Road, Floriana during office hours.

Sacred Music

A concert of sacred music with an orchestra and choir, under the direction of Mro. Fr John Galea, will be held on Friday at 7.30 p.m. at St Julians parish church. The concert is being held with the collaboration of the Ministry for Tourism and Culture. Everyone is invited to attend.

What's On Today

Concert
At the Manoel Theatre in Valletta, Mozart concert by the National Orchestra. E-mail orkestra@maltanet.net and website: www.maltaorchestra.com.

Lecture
6 p.m. at Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta, lecture entitled Documenting Book Archaeology: A Case Study On The L'Isle Adam Illuminated Manuscripts by Theresa Zammit Lupi.

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Auberge D'Italie, Valletta, ceramic exhibition by Paul Vella Critien.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, Insights, an exhibition of abstract paintings by John Grima in The Loggia, and Drawings, an exhibition of works by Anton Grech in the Contemporary Hall. Both exhibitions are open to the public free of charge.
From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta, collective art exhibition by Lino Grixti, Gorg Preca, Louis Cassar and Ronald Knight.
At the Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, an exhibition entitled Nelson And Malta: A Naval Hero's Vision.
At Heritage Malta Gozo Area Office, the Citadel, Victoria, exhibition entitled Pasturi: Crafts And Practices Of Rural Life In Pre-WWII Gozo.
At Heritage Malta Head Office, Valletta, Expressions, an exhibition of paintings by Emily Frendo Camilleri.
At German-Maltese circle, Messina Palace, Valletta, Weltsprache Fussball (Football Is A World Language), an exhibition of posters.
At St James Cavalier, Valletta, Kicking Up Dust, an exhibition organised by the Australian High Commission.
At National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, Symbolic Imagery Of Archaic Gems, an exhibition of paintings by Monica Spiteri.