We chronicle to-day, with deep regret, the death of George J. ROWE, Esq., Mus. Bac., of Hamilton, Bermuda, in his sixty-ninth year. For many years, Mr. ROWE was a prominent figure in this city, particularly in musical circles, his ability being of a very high order, as many of his old pupils who held him in high esteem and cherish the most pleasant memories of him, can testify.

Mr. ROWE came to this country in the sixties, as a teacher to the Colonial and Continental School Society and as choir master to the Church of England Cathedral, positions which he held with exceptional ability. After a somewhat short residence here, he went to Racine, Wisconsin, where he remained about eight years as Principal of Racine College.

He subsequently returned to St. John's, and once more took up his duties as choir master at the Cathedral and master at Bishop Feild College during the regime of Rev. J. F. Phelps. It was in musical circles he was best known. Through his efforts, the Choral Society was established, and lovers of music will long remember the earnestness and zeal he manifested in that direction.

Failing health, due to excessive strain and overwork, caused a partial breakdown, which made it necessary for him to abandon the profession he loved and seek rest in another country, where the climate was more congenial and calculated to restore him sufficiently to again resume the work which he very unwillingly laid down. His naturally nervous temperament was also too far impaired, and after spending about six years seeking the improvement which never came, he passed away, deeply regretted by all who had the privilege of his acquaintance.

The family here were apprised of his death by Rev. Canon Marroit, of Hamilton, Bermuda, whose father was a life long friend to Mr. ROWE. A strange coincidence that these two friends who labored here together for many years, should now lay side by side in a country so far distant from the scene of their labors. His wife predeceased him some years ago.