The Installation of W. Bro. Kevin Hamilton as Worshipful Master on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, was a warm and memorable occasion for Jávea Lodge No. 40. Brethren and honoured guests gathered at the Costa Nova Masonic Centre to witness this important moment in the Lodge’s calendar, celebrating continuity, friendship, and the shared commitment that defines our Craft.
The ceremony was conducted with dignity and precision, as W. Bro. Hamilton was installed into the Chair of King Solomon by his predecessor, W. Bro. Alex Wilkins, in full accordance with our cherished traditions. The work was carried out with great care, earning the heartfelt approval of all present.
The Lodge was especially honoured by the attendance of R.W. Provincial Grand Master Rodney Charles Bignell, accompanied by his escort of Provincial Grand Stewards and other members of the Provincial Executive. Their presence added distinction to the evening and reaffirmed the strong and valued relationship between Jávea Lodge No. 40 and the Province of Valencia.
W. Bro. Phil Munroe, W. Bro. Kevin Hamilton and W. Bro. Dave Bruce
The Lodge was also honoured by three guests from England. W. Bro. Phil Munroe, of the Provincial Stewards Lodge of West Kent No. 8565, first met our new Worshipful Master in Qatar, in 2008, and the two remained friends for three years before discovering they were both Masons! W. Bro. Dave Bruce, who served as Master of Merchant Navy Lodge No. 781 in 1999 when Kevin returned from Kenya as a new Master Mason and worked with him for more than a decade, during which they helped regenerate that Lodge to nearly forty members. The gathering was further distinguished by the presence of W.Bro. Graham Dickerson, Past Senior Grand Warden of UGLE and Past Assistant Provincial Grand Master of Essex, of Mountfitchet Lodge No. 1234.
Following the ceremony, thirty‑eight members and guests gathered at the Festive Board to celebrate W. Bro. Hamilton’s Installation. The atmosphere was one of genuine fellowship, with lively conversation, shared reflections, and a clear sense of unity.
A charity raffle held during the Festive Board raised a commendable €375. The prizes—two units in Asociación Fraternal Unidad—were won by R.W. Bro. Rod Hales and W. Bro. Kjell Arild Vaage. The proceeds will support the ongoing development of the Marina Alta Masonic Centre, a project which the Lodge is very proud to support.
The Installation of W. Bro. Kevin Hamilton was a resounding success, marked by dignified ceremony, distinguished company, and warm fraternity. The Lodge extends sincere thanks to all who attended, with particular appreciation to the R. W. Provincial Grand Master and to Kevin’s guests who travelled from England to share in this special occasion.
Here is a selection of photographs from the day. Please double click on the image to expand them.
