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The Annalist.
BURNS ; but the immortal bard of Scotland demands an especial notice in our chronicles , and we purpose to give his Masonic biography in outnext . ' '
The Late Brother Thomas Dunckerly.
THE LATE BROTHER THOMAS DUNCKERLY .
The annals of Masonry do not probably furnish a character of deeper interest than the Brother now brought under the consideration of omreaders . Death aids the historian : after years have passed away , doubts and mixed thoughts alike yield to the sense of justice ; and , after half a century has closed the tomb of the departed , the reader is enabled to arrive at the truth , which at the time was obscured equally by the partial praise of the friend , as by the injustice of the opponent . Brother Dunckerl y ' s motto , " Fato non merito , " was peculiarly applicable to his uncertain fortunes . '
He was Provincial Grand Master for the Masonic provinces of Bristol Dorset Essex , Gloucester , Hereford , Somerset , Southampton , antl the Isle of VV lgbt ; Grand Supermtendant , in addition to these districts for Kent , Nottingham , Surrey , Suffolk , Sussex , ancl Warwick ; also Most Eminent Grand Master of Knights of Rosa Cruris , Templars . Kadosh , & c ** He was also appointed Past Senior Grand Warden . The extent of Masonic surface over which his influence ranged he taken
, may as a proof of the great confidence placed in him b y his royal patrons-the 1 nnce of Wales , the Grand Master ; the Duke of Clarence , the Patron of the Hol y Royal Arch ; and Prince Edward , the Patron of Masonic Knights Templar .
It may be that , in past times , there was probably some difficulty in finding men estimable for their JVIasonic qualifications , and imbued with sufficient emulation to devote themselves to the practice and discipline of the Order : this may account for the number of Brother Dunckerly ' s appointments . ¦ '
I o the character of the well-bred gentleman , possessed of powerful mental abilities , he united a knowled ge of the belles-lettres , an acquaintance with scientific and philosophical researches , 'and that well-grounded comprehension of religion and moral principle which is the surest protection against infidelity . But were we to record his general virtues , we should extend this article to an inconvenient length . He was born Oct . 23 , 1724 , and at ten years of age he entered the and continued
navy , m the service for twenty-six years , having obtained the commendation and friendshi p of the admirals and captains under whom he served . But , as he had no parliamentary interest , he was not fortunate enough to procure a command—we believe he attained no higher rank than that of gunner . In 1760 , on his return from the siege of Quebec , an event happened that placed him in a new and extraordinary light . A ladreceiving the sacrament on her deathbedmade de
_ y , - , a - claration , by which it appeared that Mr . Dunckerl y owed his birth to the first personage in the kingdom , to whom he bore a strong resemblance . King George the Second , however , died soon after this disclosure , without knowing that such a person existed . In 17 G 7 his case was laid before the young king , George the Third , who made a provision for him . He was allowed a stipend of £ 100 a-year , which was ultimatel y raised to £ 800 ., with apartments in Hampton Court
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The Annalist.
BURNS ; but the immortal bard of Scotland demands an especial notice in our chronicles , and we purpose to give his Masonic biography in outnext . ' '
The Late Brother Thomas Dunckerly.
THE LATE BROTHER THOMAS DUNCKERLY .
The annals of Masonry do not probably furnish a character of deeper interest than the Brother now brought under the consideration of omreaders . Death aids the historian : after years have passed away , doubts and mixed thoughts alike yield to the sense of justice ; and , after half a century has closed the tomb of the departed , the reader is enabled to arrive at the truth , which at the time was obscured equally by the partial praise of the friend , as by the injustice of the opponent . Brother Dunckerl y ' s motto , " Fato non merito , " was peculiarly applicable to his uncertain fortunes . '
He was Provincial Grand Master for the Masonic provinces of Bristol Dorset Essex , Gloucester , Hereford , Somerset , Southampton , antl the Isle of VV lgbt ; Grand Supermtendant , in addition to these districts for Kent , Nottingham , Surrey , Suffolk , Sussex , ancl Warwick ; also Most Eminent Grand Master of Knights of Rosa Cruris , Templars . Kadosh , & c ** He was also appointed Past Senior Grand Warden . The extent of Masonic surface over which his influence ranged he taken
, may as a proof of the great confidence placed in him b y his royal patrons-the 1 nnce of Wales , the Grand Master ; the Duke of Clarence , the Patron of the Hol y Royal Arch ; and Prince Edward , the Patron of Masonic Knights Templar .
It may be that , in past times , there was probably some difficulty in finding men estimable for their JVIasonic qualifications , and imbued with sufficient emulation to devote themselves to the practice and discipline of the Order : this may account for the number of Brother Dunckerly ' s appointments . ¦ '
I o the character of the well-bred gentleman , possessed of powerful mental abilities , he united a knowled ge of the belles-lettres , an acquaintance with scientific and philosophical researches , 'and that well-grounded comprehension of religion and moral principle which is the surest protection against infidelity . But were we to record his general virtues , we should extend this article to an inconvenient length . He was born Oct . 23 , 1724 , and at ten years of age he entered the and continued
navy , m the service for twenty-six years , having obtained the commendation and friendshi p of the admirals and captains under whom he served . But , as he had no parliamentary interest , he was not fortunate enough to procure a command—we believe he attained no higher rank than that of gunner . In 1760 , on his return from the siege of Quebec , an event happened that placed him in a new and extraordinary light . A ladreceiving the sacrament on her deathbedmade de
_ y , - , a - claration , by which it appeared that Mr . Dunckerl y owed his birth to the first personage in the kingdom , to whom he bore a strong resemblance . King George the Second , however , died soon after this disclosure , without knowing that such a person existed . In 17 G 7 his case was laid before the young king , George the Third , who made a provision for him . He was allowed a stipend of £ 100 a-year , which was ultimatel y raised to £ 800 ., with apartments in Hampton Court