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duties they hava to fulfil . He could point to many distinguished Brethren in the province of Bristol who had commenced their Masonic career in the Lodge of Instruction , and having there laid the foundation , had raised a superstructure alike honourable to themselves and beneficial to their Brethren ; he could not , therefore , but at all times give his most cordial support to that Lodge , which he was glad to find was working steadily , and well supported .

The D . Prov . G . M . subsequently proposed the health of their worthy President , Bro . Bowden , whose zeal and energy in the cause of Masonry and its best interests was well known to them all . He ( the D . Prov . G . M . ) attached great importance to Lodges of Instruction , —Masonic Lodges met to cany out the three grand principles of B . L ., R . and T . ; and to do this according to the ancient Masonic plan , it was necessary that the ceremonies , as well as all their other proceedings , should be conducted in strict conformity with those landmarks which our forefathers

have handed down . The Lodge of Instruction not only afforded Brethren the readiest means of acquiring such experience as it was only their bounden duty to obtain before accepting office , but it was here more especially that the Masonic lectures , which , to his mind , at least , contained much matter alike interesting and instructive to the antiquary and the historian , were given and' studied . These lectures , it was true , were sometimes heard in the warranted Lodges , but it frequently happened that the other onerous duties of the W . M ., and pressure of necessary business , rendered it impossible to give them the attention they merited .

In the Lodge of Instruction it was otherwise . There the younger Brethren especially , would have ample opportunity of studying more closely the true principles of the Craft , and to admire the beauty and symmetry of the design . As to their President , they all knew him to be a zealous and good working Mason ; ever at his post , ready to devote his services in the cause of the royal art . If proof were wanting to evince the estimation in which he was held , and their appreciation of his ability , he would only refer to the fact , that for seven consecutive periods of thirteen weeks , he had been unanimously elected to fill the—he would say—very important office of President of the Lodge of Instruction .

The President having returned thanks in a brief and feeling speech , and several other toasts having been given and responded to , the Brethren separated in perfect harmony , much gratified by the evening ' s proceedings .

SOUTH WALES . Cakmarthen . —St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . , 699 ) . —At the last regular monthly meeting of this Lodge , held at the Ivy Bush Hotel , on Thursday , the 19 th of April , 1855 , presided over by the D . Prov . G . M . Bro . John Johnes , after the business of the evening of passing Captain Brereton , Brecon Bifles , Bro . B . Jones addressed the Lodge on a subject which we consider extremely pleasing to record . He prefaced his remarks by a straightforward and successful address ,

commenting on the readiness at all times of the worthy Brother in whose behalf he appeared , to render service in the cause of Masonry , by his unwearied perseverance , strict punctuality , and courteous demeanour , whether in furtherance of local benevolence , or universal charity . This Brother stepped in just as the warrant appeared again in jeopardy of being lost , and by his disinterested activity rescued the Lodge once more and made it safe . As years rolled on he did not relax nor alter his course , for at every meeting he was at his post , and for many months he met only the Tyler !

The worthy Brother is evidently of the school of the late renowned Peter Gilkes , and whether at work , or in debate , is ever ready to instruct ; thus has he obtained the esteem and respect of every member of this Lodge . Universally there is not a Freemason more beloved . He is consistent , faithful to the principles which instruct us to act with upright views and square conduct , carefully

trusting in the laws of God , and duly respecting the constitution of the state . u I move , " said Bro . Jones , and hope it will meet with unanimous approval , 1 That the sum of Five Guineas be contributed by this Lodge towards a testimonial to be presented to Brother Bibbans as a mark of the esteem in which he is hold by the Brethren . '" Bro . Bowen seconded the . resolution , and added his meed of approval , by contributing towards the testimonial to be presented to so able , kind-