Thomas Dunckerley.

of lectures some IIOAV symbols . Thus to Mm is ascribed the adoption of the " hues parallel , " as a symbol of the two Saints John , ancl the "theological ladder . " Dunckerley AAiote nothing of great importance . His contributions to Masonic

literature seem to have been confined to a couple of charges or addresses , delivered in 1757 and in 1769 , and to a brief chronological sketch of the Order of Knights Templars , AVMCII Avas published in the 3 rd volume of the Freemason ' s Magazine . He

AA as also the author of some Masonic poetry , ancl two of his odes are inserted in Noorthouok ' s edition of the Book of Constitutions . But his most effective labors Avere almost altogether esoteric and his histructions oral , and his industry in this Avay seems to have been indefatigable , ancl his influence extensive . The results are

felt , as has already been said , to the present day . His popularity as a lecturer is to be attributed to the active character of his mind , and his thorough mastership of the subjects Avhich he taught , and the fluency of his delivery . His conduct Avas irreproachable , ancl hence he AA'as fortunate in seeming the

esteem and regard of the Craft and the friendship of the most distinguished masons who AA'ere his contemporaries . Preston stjdes him " that truly masonic luminary , " and Oliver says that " he was the oracle of the Grand Lodge and the accredited

interpreter of its Constitutions . His decision , like the kw of the Medes and Persians , Avas final on all points , both of doctrine ancl discipline , and against it there was no appeal . " Were I to attempt a comparative

estimate of his character as a Masonic scholar , in reference to his predecessors , Ms contemporaries , and his successors in English Masonry , I should say that ho Avas the superior of both Anderson ancl Desaguliers ; but inferior to Preston , to Hutchinson , and

to Oliver . Among his contemporaries he certainly had a Avell-deserved reputation , and is clearly entitled to the appellation that Avas bestoAved upon him , of being a learned and philosophical Mason . —Mac ' ketfs National Freemason . f . . ¦

Ms. Masonic Constitutions (Or Charges) No. 1.

MS . MASONIC CONSTITUTIONS ( OR CHARGES ) No . 1 .

THE "YOEK MS . No . 1 . " ( MS . "D " HUGHAS ' CATALOGUE ) A . D . 1600 ( CIRCA ) . [ An exact Transcript made from the Original in the Archives of the Grand iodr / e of England , by Bro . W . J . Jlnghan , P . M ., $ c . ] "AN ANAGRAIME UPON THE NAME 01 '

MASONRIE WILLIAM KAY TO HIS FRIEND ROBT . PRESTON UPON HIS ARTT OF MASONRIE AS FOLLOWETH . iS ! Much might bo said of the noble \ Artt . t > A Crafts thats worth estieming in each part

co Sundry Nations Noobles ancl their Kings also O Oh how they sought its worth to know I .. 3 Nimrod and Solomon the wisest of > Masmme all men W Reason saw to love this Science then

t-i lie say noe more less by my shallow verses I fef Endeavouring to praise should blemish Masonrie /

" THE CONSTITUTIONS OF MASONRIE Tho might of the Father of heaven with Avisdome of ye blessed Sonne through ye grace of God and gooclnesse of the holy ghost yt be three psons in one godhead be Avith vs at our beginning and give vs grace

soe to governe vs hero in this life yt Ave may come to his blessing yt nevr shall haA r e ending : And good brethren and felloAVS our purpose is to tell yu how and in Avhat manner this worty Science of Masonrie Avas begun and aftei'Avard IIOAV it AA'as found by

wordy Kings and Princes and by many other Worshipfiill men , And also to them yt be here Ave wdl declare ye charges yt belonge to every Free Mason to keep sure

in good faith . And therefore take good heed hereto it is Avell Avorthy to be kept Avell for yt ye Science is ancient for there be vij liberall Sciences of ye Avch it is one and ye names of ye seven Sciences be these , first Grammer AVCII teacheth a man to speak truly and Avrite truly . Ancl ye

second is Rhetoricke and teacheth a man to speak faire plaine in subtile terms and ye third is Dielectick or Lodgick yt teacheth a man to discern truth from falshood . And ye fourth is Arithmetick that teacheth a man to reckon and to accompt all niannr