Social and Personal

ANASTASI. On April 29, at St James Hospital, Sliema, LINA, aged 81, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her sister Maria Casolani, her brother Hugh, her brother-in-law Edgar Micallef, her sister-in-law Carmen, her nephew and nieces, relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
Mass praesente cadavere will be said today at 9 a.m. at Stella Maris parish church, Sliema.

VELLA BONDIN. On May 1, MELITA, widow of Carmel, aged 96, of Sta Venera, passed peacefully away at St Luke's Hospital, comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. She was dearly loved and is deeply mourned and lovingly remembered by her children Mary, Joseph, John and his wife Grace, Carmen S.D.C. (Museum, Birkirkara), Suor M. Pasqualina OP, Rita and her husband Frans, Ernest and his wife Susie, Anthony and his wife Cynthia, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, families and fiancées, cousins, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
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 in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to St Joseph Home, Zabbar, will be appreciated.

In Memoriam

ATTARD - Maestro AMANTE ATTARD. Ever loving memories of a most beloved husband, father and grandfather, today the 23rd anniversary of his demise.
23 years have passed
But memories stay
So near and dear
As yesterday.
His wife Doris, sons Hilary, Romuald and his wife Agnes, grandsons Reinhard and Rambert, his sister Mary, brothers, in-laws, relatives and friends.

ATTARD. In loving memory of my dear and wonderful friend, Maestro AMANTE ATTARD, A.Mus.LCM., over so many years. I will never forget you. Edward Aquilina.

BARRY - FREDERICK, 2.5.'80. In ever loving memory of a dear husband and father on the 26th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Rose, Ernest and Duncan.

BENCINI - GIUSA. Treasured and unfading memories of our beloved mother on the ninth anniversary of her demise. Always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Natalie, Marguerite, Anton, Maria, in-laws and grandchildren.

CESAREO. In ever cherished and unfading memory of Dr JOHN A. CESAREO, MD, of Floriana, on the 36th anniversary of his death. Thirty six years is a long time but you are still lovingly thought of and prayed for by your children Anne, Randolph and Martin, in-laws and grandchildren.

GAUCI - VINCENT. In loving memory of a dear father on the eighth anniversary of his passing away. Fondly remembered by his sons Godfrey and his wife Carmen, Michael and his wife Natalie, his daughter Norma and her husband Alfred Bezzina and his grandchildren.

PISANI - F.X. In ever loving memory of a dear father on the 32nd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered and sadly missed. Pamela and Geoffrey and in-laws. Rest in peace.

PULIS. In loving memory of our dearest GIANNINA, a beloved sister and aunt who went to meet the Risen Lord four years ago today. Forever in the hearts and prayers of her family. To live on in the hearts of those we love is never to die. Dear Lord grant her eternal rest.

SCIBERRAS. In ever loving memory of EMMANUEL, today the 19th anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his sons, their respective wives, and his daughter Lilian.

Surgical master class

The Association of Surgeons of Malta is to hold a surgical master class at the Medical School Conference Hall between May 11 and 13. An attendance certificate will be issued after the conference and six CME points will be awarded to participants.

Provincial Chapter

The Carmelite Friars yesterday met at the Lunzjata Retreat House in Rabat to celebrate their Provincial Chapter.  

The Provincial Chapter, which is held every three years, is presided over by the Prior General of the Carmelite Order Fr Joseph Chalmers, and is due to end on Friday. In this Chapter, the Friars are expected to evaluate their Carmelite life in the Maltese Province and lay out a plan for the coming three years.

After the celebration of the Eucharist, which opened the Provincial Chapter, the Prior General confirmed the election of Fr Alexander Vella as Prior Provincial, and the election of Fr Charles Mallia, Fr Maurice Abela, Fr Michael Farrugia and Fr Martin D. Schembri as Provincial Counsellers.  

The Prior Provincial chose Fr Jürgen Cucciardi as Provincial Secretary.

Power Cuts

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

Qormi, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Rossa and Bellic streets, and in parts of Il- Vitorja, Id- Dragun, Ir- Rignu, Guzè Ellul Mercer, Pinto, Tal-Hlas, Id-Drama, Guzè Muscat Azzoppardi, Il-Poezija, San Edwardu and Lyda streets;

Sliema, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in parts of Depiro and San Injazju streets;

Zurrieq, from 8 to 11 a.m. in Imdawra, Madre Maria Tereza Nuzzo, Il-Kuncizzjoni and San Mark streets;

L-Iklin, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Guzè Ellul Mercer Street and parts of Guzè Bonnici Street;

San Gwann, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in parts of L-Egew, L-Adrijatiku and Il-Mediterran streets.

Talk on lupus

Prof. Albert Fenech will deliver a talk on Lupus And The Heart, at the Malta Playing Fields Headquarters, King George V Recreational Grounds in Floriana on Saturday at 10 a.m.

Everyone is invited to attend, however, only a limited number can be accommodated. Bookings can be placed by calling 2131 1310.

Local Councils

Today's meeting
5.30 p.m. San Gwann

What's On Today

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Gallery G, 4 Sir Ugo Mifsud Bonnici Street, Lija, decorative art and pieces of furniture by Derek R. Roberts.

6 to 8 p.m., at the Gallery, Corinthia Palace Hotel, Attard, paintings by Stephanie Lecuyer.

At Heritage Malta, Old University Building, Merchants Street, Valletta, paintings by Matthew Kassar.

At the Italian Cultural Institute, Palace Square, Valletta, in collaboration with MCAST, Sessant'Anni Di Grafica Italiana by the Fondazione Sartirana Arte-Pavia.

At Simon's Pub, Depiro Street, Sliema, oil and watercolour paintings by Grace Cassar in aid of the Eden Foundation.