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[two-thirds]The Most Excellent Master – Hiram Abiff has been slain and after a period of mourning, the Holy relics are transferred into the completed Temple. King Solomon prepares to dedicate it to the Most High and, to celebrate the joyous occasion, confers the Degree of Most Excellent Master on his most trusted and skilled workmen, amongst whom are those who built the secret vault.[/two-thirds]