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Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 40, 15 August 1925, Page 9

The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Antipodean Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., was held on Tuesday evening, Bro. A. Hunter, N.G., presiding over a good attendance. One new member was initiated, and three new proposals for membership were received. Bro. G. D. Beharrell, }ecture master, reported on a meeting of lecture masters convened on behalf of the Wellington district, and explained various incidents i nconnection with the delivery of ritual etc. 'The solicitors m the estate of the late Bro. F. Buckforwarded a cheque for £100,. being a legacy left to the lodge by the fate brother,, with instructions to "be used in connection with the Distressed Members Fund. The lodge afterwards adjourned and cards and harmony, with supper. was indulged in, and a pleasant time was spent. Last AVednesday members visited the Loynl Combination Lodge at Johnsonville, where they receivel a cordial welcome. _ Games arid harmony were indulged in. and an excellent supper was enjoyed by all.

While excavating in the Lady Chapel Slierbome Abbey, in Dorsetshire, which is being restored, workmen discovered the coffin of King Bthelbert, who was buried in 866. It is of Ham Hill stone, and contains human bones. The coffin of King Ethelbald was found during the restoration'of 1858. These two West-Saron Kings wore brothers of King Alfred the Great, who wag educated at Sherboriie. and sons of Kthelwulf, King of (ho West Saxons They were buried at Sherbonie by Bishop' Elstan, their kinsman.