Repeal of Acts in first schedule.

4. The Acts set forth in the First Schedule hereto are repealed from the commencement of this Act; but this repeal, or anything herein contained, shall not affect the past operation of the said Acts, or the force or operation, validity or invalidity, or anything done or suffered, or any bond or security given, right, title, obligation, or liability page 7 accrued, contract entered into, or proceedings taken, under any of the said Acts, or under the rules of any society registered or certified thereunder, before the commencement of this Act;