Social and Personal

STABILE. On February 22, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, EDWARD, aged 83, passed away peacefully comforted by rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his daughters Olympia and her husband George, Jane and her husband Albert, his son France and his wife Grace, his grandchildren Etienne and his wife Claudia, Eleanore and her husband Adonis, Roderick, Erica, Svetlana and Roberta and great-grandchildren Neil and Yanika.
The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital tomorrow at 8 a.m. for Paola parish church where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.m. followed by interment in the family vault at Tarxien.

Requiem Masses

A Mass for the repose of the soul of MARY TONNA, née Gatt, on the sixth anniversary of her death, will be said tomorrow at 6.30 p.m. at the Ursuline Crèche chapel, Sliema.

In Memoriam

BUSUTTIL - INEZ, née Debono, wife of the late Chev. Paul Busuttil, on the 16th anniversary of her demise. Remembered with love always by her daughters Marlene and her husband Chev. Carmel M. Scicluna, Margaret and her husband Joseph Wismayer, and Gladys, widow of Brian Pilling, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

CAMILLERI. In loving memory of our beloved FRANK on the fifth anniversary of his death.
We miss so much your love and care
You live in our hearts forever.
Deeply missed by your devoted wife Lilian, your son Gerard, daughter-in-law Charisse and your two grandchildren Andrew and Fay.

FARRUGIA. In loving memory of our beloved JOSEPH, today the 25th anniversary of his death. Dear Joe, you live forever in our minds, hearts and prayers. Your wife Connie, daughters Kathleen, Moira and Joseph, grandchildren, families and friends.

MARICH - ALFRED. Remembering with love our dear father, today being the 15th anniversary of his death. Very much missed by his daughters Doreen, Caroline and Louise, sons-in-law and grandchildren. Lord grant him eternal rest.

MICALLEF EYNAUD - EDWARD CECIL. In sweet remembrance of a most beloved dad and grandad. Tony, Greta, Patrick, Nicola and Elisa.

STEVENS - GEORGE. Treasured memories of our dear brother, today the 28th anniversary of his death. Deeply loved and fondly remembered by his brothers, sisters and family. Treasure him, Lord, in Your garden of rest.

XERRI - FRANTZ. Remembering with love and gratitude a dearest husband, father and grandfather who passed away three years ago. Never forgotten. His wife Tessie, son Boris and wife Lorraine, André and Luca. Lord, treasure him for us.

Prize Day

Students of the Dun Karm Bologna School of Music will perform collectively as a band at the end of the annual prize day at the hall of the Philharmonic Society G.M. Fra Antoine de Paule in Paola on March 2 at 7.30 p.m.

Directing the band will be the young composer David Sammut, who is also one of the teachers at the school and assistant musical director of the society.

During the programme a number of students will receive prizes and certificates of merit and of attendance. They will also perform individually using the instruments they are studying.

The school is in line with the statute of the society which stipulates that its objective is to encourage and spread the teaching of music among youths and children.

Apart from serving as encouragement to the students, the event is also an opportunity for the parents to follow their children's progress in their music studies.

Entrance to the event is free.

Power Cuts

The electricity supply will be suspended today in St Paul's Bay between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in San Guzepp, Tax-Xema, San Gwann Battista, Il-Katidral, Tal-Karmnu, San Frangisk, Il-Paci, San Pawl and San Gorg streets and in parts of Il-Parocca Street.

Seminar On Ageing

The Maltese Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, together with the European Centre of Gerontology, University of Malta, in collaboration with the Parliamentary Secretariat for the Elderly and Community Care, will be holding a seminar on the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing 2002 at the Imperial Hotel, in Sliema, on March 3 between 8.45 a.m. and 12.45 p.m.

The Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing 2002 calls for changes in attitudes, policies and practices in all sectors so as to realise the potential of ageing in the 21st century, and so that older persons would be perceived as a valuable resource in the service of society.

Keynote speakers will include Joseph Troisi, Anthony Fiorini and Marvin Formosa. The seminar will also be addressed by John Rizzo Naudi and Parliamentary Secretary Helen D'Amato.

The fee is Lm3 inclusive of registration fee and coffee.

For registration contact the European Centre of Gerontology on 2131 9526 or 2340 2237.

Telephone Disruptions

Maltacom customers residing in Marsascala may have their telephone service temporarily disrupted today between 8 a.m. and 8.30 p.m. due to planned cable network maintenance.

The prefix of telephone numbers of subscribers affected by the works is 2163.

Maltacom customers in St Paul's Bay, Bugibba and Qawra may have their telephone service temporarily disrupted between today and tomorrow.

The prefix of the numbers affected is 2157 and 2158.

Birzebbuga Concert

The St Peter's Band Club will be presenting a vocal and instrumental programme under the direction of Vincent Bonnici at Birzebbuga's parish church tomorrow at 8 p.m.

Lucienne Cassar, Michelle Cachia Castelletti, Brian Cefai, Albert Buttigieg and the Amadeus Chamber Choir, led by Brian Cefai, will be participating.

Everyone is invited to attend and to be seated by 7.45 p.m.

More information can be obtained by calling on 7943 0934 or by visiting www.palazzsanpietru.com.

Traditions

Stanley Fiorini will be giving a public lecture at the Razzett Tal-Markiz, in Wied Il-Ghasel Street, Mosta on Drawwiet Maltin - Dokumenti Bikrija (Maltese Traditions - Early Documents) today at 7 p.m.

The lecture will be in Maltese.

Traffic Deviation

Traffic heading up Labour Avenue towards Naxxar Square tomorrow will be deviated towards St Lucy Street for the San Pawl Tat-Targa area or Main Street for the Iklin, Gharghur and San Gwann areas. This will be done because the area opposite Palazzo Parisio will be closed to all traffic except public transport between 7 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.

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Volunteers Wanted

Caritas are looking for young volunteers who wish to give their time to a number of local youth centres.

Further information about the work of the Caritas Youth Outreach group can be obtained by contacting Vanessa Sammut on 2590 6600 or by sending an e-mail to volunteers@caritasmalta.org.

Literary Evening

Poezijaplus will be holding a literary event at the Manoel Theatre's courtyard on Monday at 7.30 p.m.

Entrance to the event is free of charge and no tickets are required.

Those interested in contributing poems can contact the group at sergiogrech@yahoo.com or Sergio Grech on 9982 7179.

MLIA Meeting

The Malta Library and Information Association will be holding its annual general meeting at the Library, University of Malta, Msida on Monday at 6 p.m.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
At Heritage Malta's head office, Merchants Street, Valletta, paintings and installations by seven artists.
At the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, Palazzo De La Salle, Republic Street, Valletta, a display of pastels and filigree work by Joseph Spiteri Staines and Kevin Attard.
At the Ministry for Tourism and Culture, Merchants Street, Valletta, paintings by five artists.
At the National Collection Exhibition Hall, Ministry of Gozo, Victoria, a display of modern abstract paintings.
At Nuovo Art and Dine, 104, Iz-Zonqor Street, Marsascala, works by Joseph Barbara.