Social and Personal

CORDINA. On August 28, Dr MICHAEL CORDINA of Sliema, residing in Fgura, aged 56, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, his children Robert, Lara Suzanne and her husband Adrian Farrugia, his mother Maria Dolores, his brother and sisters, Peter and his wife Matilde, Martes and her husband John Xuereb, and Anna and her husband Raymond Grech, his brothers and sister-in-law, Joseph Camilleri and his wife Tania, Paul and his wife Elizabeth, and Carmen and her husband Wilfred Georg, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P.
The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Fgura, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8.30 a.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.

In Memoriam

BONELLO. In loving memory of CHARLES (ex-Bonello's Kiosk), on the sixth anniversary of his demise. Always remembered by his wife Margaret, his sons Edwin, Christopher, Alex, Robert and Joseph, their spouses and grandchildren. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

BUGEJA. In loving memory of GIORGINA, today being the 20th anniversary of her demise. Fondly remembered and greatly missed by her children, their respective families, her brothers and sisters, relatives and friends.

CARDONA - DION. Treasured and loving memories of a dearly loved husband and father on the first anniversary of his death. So sadly missed by his wife Madeleine and his daughter Michela. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be celebrated today at 7.15 p.m. at Attard parish church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

CARDONA - DION. Treasured memories of one and only loved and deeply missed son and brother on the first anniversary of his demise.
No morning dawns
Or evening sets
Without a thought of you.
Your mother, sisters and families.

CARDONA - DION. Forever in our thoughts and prayers, today the first anniversary of his death. Always remembered with fond memories. Cecily, Nicky, Liam and Nicola.

CARDONA. Treasured memories of DION.  We miss you so much. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His in-laws.

CARUANA CURRAN. With memories of our beautiful and loving KATE, née Gatt, first wife of Maurice and mother of Simone, Paul and Louise (d. 1968), who passed away in 1976. Maurice, Simone and Paul.

CAUCHI. Today is the seventh anniversary of the demise of our mother MARY. Dear mum, since you left us, not even one day passes by that you're not in our thoughts and prayers. Love you always, Alice, Karmenu, Joyce and Ray. HOLLAND. Treasured memories of my father JOSEPH especially today the 41st anniversary of his demise. Always in our prayers. Connie and family.

IZZO. In loving memory of JOE, today the first anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife Marion, daughter Claire and her husband Franco, grandchildren Kirsty and Kyle.
Keep Your arms around him, Lord
And kiss his smiling face
For he was someone special
Who can never be replaced.

IZZO. Treasured memories of JOE on the first anniversary of his meting with the Risen Lord. Fondly remembered by his sister Marilyn, his brother Edgar and their families.
Every day in some small way
Memories of you come our way
Though absent, you are ever near
Still missed, still loved
And ever dear.

MIFSUD BONNICI. In ever loving and proud memory of Professor CARMELO MIFSUD BONNICI who died on August 29, 1948. His sons Giuseppe and Ugo, their families and progeny.

ZAHRA - MALOU. Remembering with love our dearest friend who was called to eternal life 10 years ago. Always in our hearts. Marise, Mark, Elena and Matthew.

ZAHRA - MALOU. Cherished memories of a wonderful friend and godmother, today the 10th anniversary of her passing away. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Lucianne, Michael, Gabriel, Timothy, Samuel and Tara Malou.

Motor Sport Meeting

The Malta Motorsport Federation will hold a discussion meeting for motor and motorcycle sport clubs at the Qawra Palace Hotel, Qawra, on September 6 at 8 p.m. The discussion will centre on the present motorsport situation in Malta. Members of the council will be on hand to answer questions and to explain the advantages of membership of the federation.

Further information is available by calling 2157 1025 or 9949 3434 or sending an e-mail to johnbull@waldonet.net.mt.

Hairdressers' Seminar

A Creative colouring seminar by Cortex Limited was held at the Radisson SAS Baypoint Resort, St Julians. The half-day seminar was given by Z.one technical director Abla Barka to introduce hairdressers to the Creative colouring range using conditioning direct colours and the new Simply Zen calming range for a sensitive scalp.

Technical information on the new total roots bleaching system was given to over 70 hairdressers who attended.

Buffet Dance

The Malta DanceSport Association will hold a buffet dance at the San Antonio Hotel in Bugibba on September 8 from 7 p.m. The menu will include bruscetta, grilled beef, fish or chicken, a variety of salads, sweets, wine and coffee. The price is Lm5.50 including parking.

Bookings can be placed by calling 7926 0444, 2180 0408, 7945 2657 or 2141 4789.

New Sub-Post Offices In Gozo

Maltapost will be opening sub-post offices as from Monday at the San Lawrenz local council, 22A, Triq id-Duluri, San Lawrenz and at the Hotel Serena Beach Club, Triq il-Punici, Xlendi. Metal hand date stamps, inscribed with the words San Lawrenz SPO and Xlendi SPO, will be used at these sub-post offices.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
• At the Contemporary Hall, National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta, the recently conserved painting of Valentin de Boulogne.

• At the China Cultural Centre, Melita Street, Valletta, 80 photographs highlighting the glorious moments of Chinese champions in past Olympics and the preparations for the 2008 Beijing Games.

• At St James Cavalier, Valletta, Love Tastes Like Death by Giuseppe Schembri Bonaci tackling Caravaggio from the perspective of a modern artist; 70 musical instruments from various provinces in China.

• At Gallery G, No 4, Sir Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija, paintings by Julian Calabrese.

• At Heritage Malta, Merchants Street, Valletta, works by Matthew Kassar.

• At the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, seven works in salt showing works by Caravaggio.

• At the Malta Maritime Museum, Ex-Naval Bakery, Vittoriosa, Voyage And Voir: Travellers Of The Grand Tour.

• At the Kola Windmill, Xaghra, Malta's Mediterranean Trilogy Culture - Bread, Oil and Wine - an exhibition forming part of Heritage Malta's participation in an EU funded project.