 He was deprived of the mastership in 1710, but was reappointed on 9 October 1714.Dunch was a member of the Kit-Kat Club, a dining and gathering point for Whigs supporters and as was the custom of the club his portrait was duly painted and engraved.He also had a reputation as a gambler and bon-vivant and is said to have clipped his fortunes by his gambling.