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SPLENDID TOUR IN MOSTA<\/strong><\/p>\n

The socio-cultural activity on 23rd April started off with
\n a special tour of Fort Mosta, ably conducted by ALPS member
\n Brig. Claude Gaffiero, who kept the sizeable group of participants
\n visibly interested. All came away convinced that the fort
\n is a gem in the Maltese Islands\u2019 military history whose
\n heart is well cared for. But as responsible citizens we feel
\n the duty to ask, \u201cWhat about its face?\u201d The fort\u2019s
\n surroundings within its own limits cry out for some environmental
\n care. Whatever happened to the rigorous army command of \u201cClean
\n the area\u201d? There seems to be no industrial reason for
\n soldiers not to be ordered to help in this regard – and if
\n there is, surely quite a number of them can be prevailed upon
\n to volunteer during their hours of duty? After all, this is
\n part of our national heritage.<\/p>\n

By contrast there was certainly \u201cnothing to clean\u201d
\n at the impeccably-kept Nicolo Isouard Band Club, which has
\n been established for 132 years and is the only band club in
\n Malta to be named after a musician. In the unavoidable absence
\n of club President Nazareno Vassallo the ALPS group was proudly
\n shown around by Vice-President Michael Camilleri. The Nicolo
\n Isouard Band is also the only local band to have performed
\n in its entirety at St John\u2019s Co-Cathedral, in April
\n last year.<\/p>\n

It was indeed as touching as it was unexpected for the ALPS
\n members to find in the club a lovingly-kept altar on which
\n our patron, the Blessed Dun Gorg Preca, used to say Mass.
\n The ALPS group was treated to a small reception and there
\n was an exchange of official gifts between Mr Camilleri and
\n ALPS President George Stagno Navarra.<\/p>\n

The tour also included a very interesting visit to Ir-Razzett
\n tal-Markiz, run by an enthusiastic philantropic organisation
\n that regularly collects large sums of money for charity, and
\n luncheon at the Pjazza Caf\u00e9, with a grandstand view
\n of Mosta Dome.<\/p>\n

SPIRITUAL RETREAT GOES WELL<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the spiritual side of the coin of life, the now-annual
\n spiritual retreat at Manresa House on May 20-22 has been described
\n as \u201ca most successful and enjoyable experience\u201d.<\/p>\n

The group was addressed by Prof. Stanley Fiorini and Canon
\n Lawrence Sciberras, who spoke about the Bible and the Holy
\n Land. As usual, Manresa House Director Fr Paul Zammit SJ had
\n a very large hand in the success of the occasion.<\/p>\n

HELP AMANDA SMILE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Association of Lyceum Past Students and the Friends of
\n the Manoel Theatre have joined forces for a fund-raising activity
\n with the noble aim of helping a seven-year-old girl with a
\n rare medical condition causing facial muscle paralysis on
\n both sides of her face. This causes feeding, swallowing and
\n speech problems and, to top it all, even inability to smile.
\n When one looks at her one might think that she has a mental
\n impairment, no emotional feelings and that she is reluctant
\n to return a smile. This is not the case, and the fact that
\n she cannot reciprocate with facial expressions makes her even
\n sadder.<\/p>\n

With the right amount of help Amanda – daughter of lyrical
\n singer Karen Camilleri, who gladly participates in ALPS activities
\n – can undergo a facial reanimation operation in Canada where
\n they could get her to smile, improve her speech and feeding
\n problems and give her a brighter future overall. The main
\n stumbling block is the price tag of Lm40,000.<\/p>\n

In order to contribute towards this worthy cause, ALPS and
\n the Friends of the Manoel are organising a one-hour concert
\n of Popular Classical Music followed by a sumptuous open-air
\n barbecue at the Coastline Hotel, starting at 8 p.m. on Friday
\n 24th June 2005<\/strong>. A number of renowned Maltese artistes
\n have already accepted to delight the audience with their performances,
\n without any remuneration.<\/p>\n

Needless to say, the singers include Karen Camilleri herself.
\n There will also be Andrew Sapiano, Claire Caruana, Connie
\n Frances Zerafa, Charles Vincenti, Kevin Caruana, Louisella
\n Pace Gouder and Joe Fenech. The programme will consist of
\n highlights from such well-known works as The Merry Widow,
\n Cin-ci-la, La Danza delle Libellule, L\u2019acqua Cheta,
\n Al Cavallino Bianco, Eva, The Sound of Music, The Tales of
\n Hoffmann and La Traviata, besides Neapolitan songs.<\/p>\n

The all-inclusive price for concert and BBQ will be Lm10
\n per person, but a block booking for a table of ten will be
\n charged at Lm9 per head. Payments are to be made in advance.<\/p>\n

Many firms and individuals have already extended their support
\n by offering donations and\/or prizes to be won in a raffle
\n during the evening. Each entrance ticket will automatically
\n give its holder a chance for the best prize.<\/p>\n

Tickets are available from United Travel, Bisazza Street,
\n Sliema (telephone 21 337251, 21 410400); Studiomoda, Naxxar
\n Road, San Gwann (21 386812, 21 376387); Godfrey Muscat (21
\n 440256); Alfred G. Formosa (21 383486) and Joe Fenech (21
\n 410632).<\/p>\n

REUNION 1955-2005<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the current building of The Lyceum at Hamrun marking
\n the 50th anniversary of its official opening next 1st October,
\n this is a grand time for a long-standing wish of the ALPS
\n Council of Administration – a great reunion – to come true.
\n And what better \u201cclass\u201d on this occasion than
\n those Lyceum students who first entered The Lyceum on that
\n auspicious day of 1st October 1955?<\/p>\n

Irrespective of ALPS membership, everyone reading this edition
\n of ALPS News is encouraged to get in touch with ALL of his
\n former schoolmates he is still in contact with (including
\n those overseas) so that we can all get together in the School
\n Hall on Saturday 1st October 2005.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On that day a plaque will be unveiled in the school foyer
\n showing the names of the Head Masters of The Lyceum over the
\n last 100 years (1905-2005). The occasion will also be taken
\n to launch the new issue of the ALPS magazine The Chanticleer
\n and to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the first Annual
\n General Meeting of ALPS.<\/p>\n

Please contact Alex Borg (see masthead for details) with
\n the names of all those interested.<\/p>\n

CHANGES IN COUNCIL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Following the resignation of Treasurer Joe Mallia, the ALPS
\n Council of Administration has appointed David Abela as the
\n Association\u2019s new Treasurer. Dr Nazareno Azzopardi has
\n been entrusted with the Association\u2019s Philantropic Projects.<\/p>\n

FEAST OF ST ANNE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The feast of St Anne will be held on Saturday 9th
\n July 2005<\/strong> at the chapel in Pwales. <\/p>\n

ALPS members, families and friends are cordially invited
\n to assemble at the bottom of the slope leading to the chapel
\n for a procession at 6 p.m. Holy Mass will start at 6.30 p.m.
\n with the participation of the Choir of the University of the
\n Third Age, conducted by Joe Fenech. After Mass the evening
\n will switch to a performance by the choir, who will sing some
\n lively music pieces, following which there will be light refreshments
\n for all present. <\/p>\n

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