Social and Personal

ABELA. On May 16, at her residence in Dingli, PAWLA, aged 86, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children John and his wife Sheila, Theodore and his wife Joyce, Saviour and his wife Evelyn, Miriam and her husband David, Rose, Paul and his wife Jane, Charlie and Mark, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brothers, sisters and their families, in-laws and friends.
The funeral leaves her residence today at 4.15 p.m. for St Mary's parish church, Dingli, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at Dingli cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

CALLEJA. On May 16, at his residence in Birkirkara, ALBERT (Robbie), comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Mary Carmen (Lina) née Pandolfino, his children Anna, Sylvana and her husband Anthony Fenech, Mariella and her husband Anton Zarb, Doriana and her husband Joseph Mamo, Henrì, Sandro and his fiancée Loredana, his grandchildren Shaun, Daniel, Albert, Rebekka, Rakel, Andrew, Zachary and Clarissa, his brother Eddie, in-laws, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated.

CAMILLERI. On May 16, at St Luke's Hospital, MARIJA STELLA, aged 82, from Rabat, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Marija ex-member of Parliament, Piju, Joe and his wife Silvia, Frans and his wife Terri, grandchildren Lee and his fiancée Vanessa, Kristina, Alexandra, Jean-Luc, Mireille, and Jake, her brothers Toninu Muscat and his wife Mary, Joe Muscat, Karmenu Borg widower of her sister Emanuela, her brother-in-law Toninu Camilleri, Lorri widow of Guzeppi Camilleri, relatives and friends among whom the management, staff and residents at Villa Messina.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 3.30 p.m. for Ta' Giezu church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 4 p.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Santa Margherita Cemetery, Rabat. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi will be appreciated. Lord grant her eternal rest.

In Memoriam

CASSAR TORREGGIANI. In cherished and loving memories of MARJORIE, a devoted wife and mother, on the ninth anniversary of her death. Sadly missed and always loved by Peter and their children, Anthony, Michael, Helen, Thomas and Catherine. Tomorrow's 7.15 a.m. Mass at Balzan parish church will be offered for her eternal rest.

DIMECH. In loving memory of uncle JACK who died on May 17, 1988. Antoine Pace Bonello and family.

GRISCTI. Treasured memories of ANTHONY (Nonu) on the fourth anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his children Mary, Eric, Antoinette and their families.

MANDUCA. In loving memory of JULIAN on the first anniversary of his death. His wife Irene, Philip and Terri, Sarah and Kenneth, Victor and Lara, his nephews and nieces, Anna and Simon.

MANDUCA - JULIAN. Remembered today and every day with fortitude and love. Helen, Richard, Nico and Julia.

MANDUCA - JULIAN (Choppy). Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar marks the first anniversary of the death of Julian Manduca, pioneer of environment protection in Malta.

MICALLEF. Treasured memories of our dear PAUL, today the eighth anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Pauline and his daughters Maria and Sandra, his sons-in-laws and granddaughters. Lord grant him eternal rest.

MIFSUD. In loving memory of our dear PAT on what would have been her 50th birthday. Please say a prayer. Maria, Henry, Peter and Diane.

MIFSUD TOMMASI - ANTHONY. Treasured and unfading memories of a very dear husband, father and grandfather, on the sixth anniversary of his death. Sadly missed by all the family. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

VASSALLO. In ever loving memory of EDWARD VASSALLO, B.Sc., BE&A, ANC, who passed away on May 16, 1969.
Softly the leaves
Of memories fall,
Gently we gather
And treasure them all.
Unseen, unheard but always near,
Still loved, still missed,
Still very dear.
His wife Dolores.

XERRI. Loving memories of a beloved father and grandfather, JOHN, who was called to eternal rest four years ago. Always in the minds and hearts of his son Albert and his wife Irene, and grandchildren Roberto and Abigail. Relatives and friends are asked to pray for his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

XERRI - JOHN. Beautiful memories of the man who cared for us most, on the fourth anniversary of his passing away. We love you, daddy. Tania, Marthese, Franz, Albert, Irene, Pauline, widow of Albert Calamatta, his grandchildren Trevor, Debbie, Richard, Johanna, Caroline, Roberto, Rudi and Abigail. Masses for the repose of his soul will be said in various churches.

ZAMMIT - FRANK. In loving memory, of his sixth anniversary of his passing away to a better life. Always loved and remembered by his wife Rita, his sons Anthony and Alfred, their wives and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

ZAMMIT. In loving memory of DR. FORTUNATO ZAMMIT, today being the third anniversary of his demise. Always in our hearts. His wife, children and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Lost

Hompesch medal matrix, between 89 and 82 Tigné Street Sliema. Reward for finder. Phone 2133 9234 or 7942 2157.

Prize Winners

Raymond Mifsud and Martina Grech, who took part via SMS in the 12 editions of the Melita Sports UEFA Champions League Programme, were presented with an all-inclusive trip plus two VIP tickets to the UEFA Champions League Final.

The presentation took place at the Matrix, Valletta, on May 11.

The promotion was organised in collaboration with Melita Sports, Air Malta and Forestals.

Four other runner-up winners were presented with two PSPs and two MP3 players.

Dean's Awards

Twelve students from the B.Sc. (Hons) course were presented with awards at this year's ceremony of the Dean's Awards for Excellence in the Natural Sciences.

The first-year students who were awarded were Elizabeth Aquilina in maths and physics, Ingrid Dimech in maths and statistics and operations research, and Victoria Gatt in maths and physics.

Second year students presented with an award were Jean Pierre Brincat and Julian Evans in chemistry and biology and Andrè Xuereb in maths and physics.

Mark Anthony Caruana who is studying maths and statistics and operations research, and Massimo Farrugia and Michael Portelli attending the maths and physics course, are the third-year students while Rachel Decelis studying chemistry and biology, Andrew Duncan in CSAI and maths and Roderick Gusman in maths and statistics and operations research were the fourth year students awarded.

Women In Business

A conference on good practice in female-led enterprises will be held by the Malta Association of Women in Business on Friday at 9 a.m.

The conference, at the Hilton, is expected to be addressed by American Ambassador Molly Bordonaro and the president of the British Association of Women Entrepreneurs, Tatjana Hine, as well as Investments Minister Austin Gatt.

The registration fee for members of the association is Lm15 and Lm25 for non-members.

Power Cuts

The electricity supply will be suspended today as follows:

In Mosta, between 7 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., in L-Aurora and Il-Bajtar streets and parts of Santa Margerita Street;

In Zebbug, between 7.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m., in Icilio Calleja Street and parts of Filippu Calleja, L. Gafà, Santu Rokku, Iz-Zebbug, L-Imdina, L-Isqof Caruana, Il-Helsien and Wied Is-Sewda streets.

School Choir

The St Edmund's School Choir, of Portsmouth, England, will give a concert of sacred music at the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Jesus parish church, in Sliema, on May 30 at 7 p.m. (and not on Saturday as erroneously reported in yesterday's newspaper). The choir is conducted by the school's director Geoffrey Nobes.

Literature Comparison

The concluding lecture in the Literature and Comparison Seminar Series for the academic year 2005-2006 will be held at the University of Malta, Gateway Hall C, on Monday at 6 p.m.

Maria Angela Gatti will deliver a paper that will focus on the fates of Joseph, Bellerophon and Hippolytus, all of whom fall victim to an accusation triggered by their beauty and triggering, in turn, the determination to defend their chastity.

The lecture will consider patterns of similarity and contrast in these three stories, which run through the Greek, Judaic and Latin cultures. The three different endings and the significance of the stories will also be considered. A discussion will follow the talk.

What's On Today

Concert
12.35 p.m., at the Music Room, St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Valletta, lunchtime concert featuring soloists from the School of Music of the Vittorja Band Club, in Naxxar, accompanied on the piano by Tony Sammut.

Film
6.45 p.m., at St James Cavalier, Valletta, Match Point, by Woody Allen.

9 p.m., at St James Cavalier, Valletta, The Keys To The House, by Gianni Amelio.

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Din L-Art Helwa, 133, Melita Street, Valletta, Maltese landscape paintings by Isabelle Borg.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Gallery G, 4 Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija, paintings and ceramics by Ebba von Versen Balzan and Julie Apap.

10 a.m. to noon, and 6 to 8 p.m., at the Gallery, Corinthia Palace Hotel, San Anton, paintings by Therese Storace.

6 to 9 p.m. at the Razzett Tal-Markiz, Wied Il-Ghasel, Mosta, paintings by Dione Schembri and Tony Cachia.

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

At The Library, House of Representatives, The Palace, Valletta, photos and documents, related to the Centenary of the Russian State Duma 1906-006.

At the Loggia, Manoel Theatre, Valletta, paintings by 18 students of art who are being tutored by Matthew Cassar.

At the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta, drawings by Gilbert Calleja.

At St James Cavalier, Valletta, contemporary ceramic works from China.

At St James Cavalier, Valletta, paintings by Polena Riemann.

At the Tchaikovsky Hall, Russian Centre for Science and Culture, 36 Merchants Street, Valletta, paintings by Igor Chetvertkov.

At Vee Gee Bee Gallery, Republic Street, Valletta, paintings, drawings and prints on paper and canvas by Martin Taylor.