Social and Personal

Mr ALFRED BRAY and Miss BARBARA MARTIN
The marriage took place on December 29, 1956, at Christ the King parish church, Paola. Fr Adolph Agius officiated. Congratulations to our treasured parents and grandparents. With fondest love from your daughters Diana, Alexandra, Yvette and their husbands, and from your grandchildren Trevor, Hayley, Gianluca and Andrea.

Diamond Wedding

Mr ALFRED NAUDI and Miss RITA FARRUGIA
Love and congratulations from Marty, Philip, Alessandra, Maria and James.

Obituary

DeBONO. On December 27, MAURICE, aged 76, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Miriam, née Fenech, his children Edward and his wife Claire, Martin and his wife Dorothy, David and his wife Johanna, his adored grandchildren Jonathan, Rebecca, Daniel, Maria and Nicky, his brothers, sisters and in-laws Josephine and Alex Gollcher, Mark and Linda DeBono, Albert and Anne DeBono, Paul and Margaret DeBono, Mary and Luigino Genuardi, Frederick and Maryrose Fenech and Marlene Fenech, nephews and nieces, cousins, relatives and numerous friends.
The funeral leaves St James Capua Hospital, Sliema, today at 1.45 p.m. for St Theresa Sanctuary, Birkirkara, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 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.
Lord grant him eternal rest.

GRECH. On December 28, at Pax et Bonum Home, Mosta, LUDGARDA, née Debono, aged 93, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her children Joseph, widower of Philippa, Miriam and her husband Philip Galea, Helen, widow of her son Pio, Evelyn and her husband Rokku Caruana, Ines, widow of her son Philip, grandchildren, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 7.15 a.m. for Zebbug parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 7.45 a.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Sacred Heart cemetery, Zebbug. No flowers by request but donations to St Clare Monastery, St Julians, and Dar tal-Providenza, will be appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors.

In Memoriam

BORG. In loving memory of our parents Dr FREDERICK BORG, B.Sc., MD, and his wife ADELINA, 29.12.'60 and 24.2.'74, respectively. May, Joe and family.

CROCKFORD - CECIL J. Affectionately remembered by his family on his 19th anniversary, passed away on December 25, when he ascended to the spiritual kingdom. O Lord grant him to behold Thy splendours on the loftiest mount.

FARRUGIA - Professor PHILIP FARRUGIA. In loving memory, on the 29th anniversary of his passing away. Always in our hearts and prayers. Joan and Rudolph and all his grandchildren.

FRENDO RANDON - BEVERLY. Tomorrow being the first anniversary of her passing away, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be said at 6.30 p.m. at St Julians parish church. Fondly remembered by her husband Rene and her children Betsy, Bill, Jessica and Fabrizia. May God grant her eternal peace and may perpetual light shine upon her.

GINGELL - LINO. In loving memory of a dear and beloved father on the 24th anniversary of his death. Always in our thoughts, Alex, Frederick, Maria, Louise, Liz, Joseph and respective families.

GRASSO - LOUIS ANTHONY. In ever loving memory of my dearest son-in-law, today being the fourth anniversary of his death. Always remembered and deeply missed by Magistrate Dr Joseph Soler.

MAGRI OVEREND - REGINALD. In ever loving memory of our beloved father, today being the 30th anniversary of his demise. Forever in our hearts and prayers. Nicola, Andrew and Caroline, Julian, Jonathan and Ingrid. Lord grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF - CARMELA (Eugenia). In ever loving memory of a beloved mother and grandmother on the fifth anniversary of her death. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tessie and Victor Shaw, grandchildren and family. Lord grant her eternal rest.

PACE - JOHN. Treasured memories of our dear father, today the 21st anniversary of his passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His family. Lord grant him eternal rest.

SAID - NICOLA (Notary). Today the ninth anniversary of his demise. Remembered by his family.

SALNITRO - JOSEPH. Treasured memories of a loving father and grandfather, today the 46th anniversary of his demise. His family.

XUEREB - BICE. Our love, our inspiration, our mother. Today the 14th anniversary of her demise. Today's 6 p.m. Mass at the Ursuline Crèche chapel, Sliema, will be offered for the repose of her soul. Lord grant her eternal rest. Her children.

Prayer meeting

A prayer meeting will be held at St Francis church, in Rabat, on Sunday at 10.30 p.m.

Mass will be celebrated at midnight.

Ombudsman's office

The Office of the Ombudsman will be closed on Tuesday.

Esperanto competition winners

On the occasion of Zamenhof Day, the Malta Esperanto Society held a cultural evening at the British Legion, in Valletta, on December 15 when prizes were distributed to the winners of an essay competition about Esperanto.

Claudia Bezzina placed first followed by Stephanie Santucci and Carolanne Casha, second and third respectively.

Consolation prizes were given to Sarah Buhagiar, from Kan. Paolo Pullicino School, in Rabat, Roxanne Caruana, from Margaret Mortimer School, in Sta Lucija, and Norma Magro, from the Sacred Heart Foundation, in St Julians.

Party for bank employees' children

Over 500 children of Bank of Valletta employees packed the Grandmasters' Suite at the Hilton Malta for their annual Christmas party.

The Young Talent Team staged a varied programme of dance, music and games. The team also included junior artist Sophie who earlier on in December took part in the Junior Eurovision finals in Bucharest. Singer Fabrizio Faniello also made a surprise appearance. He interpreted some of his most popular numbers including I Do.

Following the show, Father Christmas arrived and distributed gifts to all those present.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
From 6.30 to 9.30 p.m., at Razzett tal-Markiz, Wied Il-Ghasel Street, Mosta, cribs.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and between 2 and 7 p.m., at Artitude Gallery, Tigné Street, Sliema, A Few Old Cities, artworks by Goran Cejkov.

At Restorante Cosmana Navarra, St Paul Street, Rabat, The Other Side, paintings by Raymond Borg.

At Melita Gardens, Attard, My Country, a display of paintings by Walter Busuttil.

At the Lobby, National Museum of Archaeology, Republic Street, Valletta, Stars & Spirals: Christmas And Archaeology Stamp Designs.

At Heritage Malta's head office, Merchants Street, Valletta, works of art by 15 Heritage Malta artists.

At the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, Pictures In Clay by Antoine Camilleri.

At The Loggia, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, paintings by Lemmiki Louhimies.