SCERRI. On December 9, ANTHONY of Rabat, residing at Santa Lucija, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Frances née Cassar, his children Gloria and her husband Christopher Magro, Albert and his wife Annette, Monica and her husband Robert Dimech, Victor and his wife Marthese, his grandchildren Matthew, Petra, Andrea, Martha, Giulia, Iana, Mark, Isaac and Adele, his brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital today at 2 p.m. for St Pius X parish church, Santa Lucija, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Hamrun, will be appreciated.
Requiem Masses
Today being the trigesima die of the passing away to a better life of ROSE DEBONO née Farrugia, a Mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated at 6.45 p.m. at Mater Boni Consigli parish church, Paceville. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BARTOLO - MARY, 10.12.2000. Cherished memories of a dearly beloved mother. Always in our hearts and thoughts. Roger, Leo and Clive.
BUSUTTIL - FRANK. Cherished memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather on the 17th anniversary of his passing away. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Nanette, Maria, Simone and Michael.
CARABOTT - JOE. In loving memory of a dear husband and father on the 34th anniversary of his passing away. Always remembered with love. His wife Josephine and his children Charles, Angela and Joseph.
DEBONO - Magistrate Dr JOSEPH DEBONO. In loving memory, on the ninth anniversary of his death. His brother Charles and sister Evelyn Mifsud, in-laws, nephews and nieces. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GAUCI - JOHN. Fondly remembered on the first anniversary of his passing away. Masses said today at St Mary's church (knisja l-qadima), Birkirkara, will be offered for the repose of his soul. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
GIALANZE. In ever loving memory of my husband SAVIOUR on the eighth anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his wife Adelina, his children Miriam and her husband Francis, Elizabeth and her husband Daniel, and his grandchildren.
GRECH. In loving memory of our dear brother JOE on the 73rd anniversary of his death. Freddie and Lillian.
LANDÒ. Remembering with love CETTINA, a beloved mother and grandmother. So much missed and never forgotten. Lord, grant her eternal peace. May and John Joseph.
MUSCAT. In memory of our dear brother-in-law, Dr PAUL MUSCAT, MD. Fondly remembered by his in-laws and their families.
RIZZO. In everlasting memory of CENSINA, a beloved wife and mother, on the ninth anniversary of her death, December 10, 1994. Deeply remembered by her husband Effie (Pops), her children James, Albert, Winston, Marie, widow of Alfie Rizzo, and William, their wives, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Always in our hearts and prayers. O Lord, grant her eternal rest. A Mass for the repose of her soul will be said today at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gzira.
XUEREB - JOHN. Remembering with love our dear dad today and always. Lord, grant him eternal rest. Lina and Albert, Maryanne, Vicky, Louise and Dennis.
ZAMMIT - CAROL née Holland. On the 10th anniversary of her demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Harry, Rose and family.
Maltese Scholarships
The government of Malta is offering scholarships for academic year 2004/2005 tenable at the College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium for the following areas of specialisation: MA in European political and administrative studies; MA in European economic studies; MA in European legal studies.
The closing date for applications is January 30.
Further information and application forms are available from the Scholarships Section, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Palazzo Parisio, Valletta, the Information Section, Banca Giuratale, Victoria, or the ministry website.
www.foreign.gov.mt/news/scholarships
Musical Tidings
The New Choral Singers under the musical direction of Marika Fenech will be presenting their annual Christmas concert Musical Tidings.
The first performance will be held at St Patrick's church, in Sliema on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. with a repeat performance at St Thomas More chapel, University of Malta, Tal-Qroqq on December 20 at 8.30 p.m.
This year the 37-member ensemble has invited the St Patrick's church children's choir Pepprin to accompany them in the delivery of various numbers.
Admission is free.
Water Cut
The water supply will be interrupted in Marfa, Armier, Cirkewwa, Mellieha, Qawra and Bugibba today because of maintenance works. The supply is expected to be restored by tomorrow.
Parking Area
The car park area situated at St James Bastion (opposite the main premises of the Central Bank), Valletta will be re-opened for public use on Friday, the Central Bank and Valletta local council said.
Local Councils
Today's meetings
2.15 p.m. Mdina.
President's Engagements Today
10.30 a.m., at Lourdes Home, Ghajnsielem, the President and Mrs de Marco present donations to various individuals and institutions on behalf of the Malta Community Chest Fund.
7.30 p.m., at the Corinthia Palace Hotel, Attard, the President and Mrs de Marco attend a reception hosted by Byrgaym Altimova, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on the occasion of Independence Day and the inauguration of the new consulate.
What's On Today
Film
6.30 p.m. at the Alliance Francaise, Floriana, La veritè si je mens! in French.
Concert
7 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, piano recital by Veronique Zammit.
Exhibitions
8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the National Museum of Archaeology, Valletta, exhibition organised by Heritage Malta for the 100th anniversary since the establishment of the first national museum in Malta.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cathedral Museum, Mdina, exhibition of masters' etchings by Guido Reni, Reubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt and Goya.
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St James Cavalier, Valletta, exhibition of works by Noel Attard, ceramics by Zell Osborne, typographics by Derek Fenech and paintings by Joseph Paul Cassar.
At Bank of Valletta, Sliema, exhibition of works by Alfred Chircop.
At Wignacourt Museum, Rabat, exhibition on the Nativity by the International Art and Artists Malta.
At the Maritime Museum, Vittoriosa, exhibition on the mv Star of Malta.
At the General Workers' Union headquarters, Valletta, exhibition of paintings by Lino Grixti.
At Heritage Malta, Valletta, exhibition of the original drawings by Stephen C. Spiteri used for the publication Fortresses of the Knights.
At Mgarr Hotel, Mgarr, Gozo, exhibition of paintings by Maryrose Saliba.
At Banca Giuratale, Independence Square, Victoria, photography exhibition by Joerg Botcher.