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ARGUMENT.
In accordance with the legend of this degree, King Solomon
upon the death of the Grand Master, Hiram, found it necessary to
appoint several Judges, in order that justice might be adminis-
tered among the 'workmen upon the Temple, their complaints
heard, and their disputes decided ; for difficulties add disturb-
ances were now more frequent, pending the temporary cessation
of work and the period of mourning.
This duty of judgment had devolved upon the lamented Hiram,
and his loss caused the appointment of Tito and his associates to
listen to and adjust the complaints that might be brought before
them.