On Wednesday 22nd April, Jávea Lodge No. 40 gathered in fine form for its Regular Meeting at the Costa Nova Masonic Centre. The evening was enriched further by the welcome presence of visiting Brethren from as far afield as Hampshire in England and Antwerp in Belgium, a reminder of Freemasonry’s remarkable ability to bring together Brethren across borders and jurisdictions.
The evening was brought to life by varied and accomplished contributions from the Lodge officers, united under the assured leadership of the Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Kevin Hamilton, whose steady hand guided the Lodge through a polished and truly memorable occasion.
The highlight of the evening was the Initiation of Bro. Anders Jonsson — a moment of profound significance as a new Brother took his first steps on the Masonic journey. He was guided around the Temple with care and dignity by the Junior Deacon, Bro. Max Heinrich, whose attentive performance reflected great credit on both himself and the Lodge.
The warmth of the evening carried through to the Festive Board, where 25 Brethren came together in good fellowship and all traditional toasts were honoured in fine spirit. The raffle added to the occasion, raising an excellent €250 for charitable purposes, with the star prize — a unit in Fraternal Unidad — delighting its winner, W. Bro. Malcolm March.
The spirit of generosity continued as Brethren offered sponsorship pledges totalling €195 in enthusiastic support of Javea 40 members, W. Bro. Matt James and W. Bro. Bob Harris, who will be taking to the skies in the Provincial Skydiving event on 24th May — a bold and admirable demonstration of the Province’s commitment to raising funds for the new Centro de Marina Alta.
L-R – W. Bro. Kevin Hamilton, Bro. Roger Wensel (De Oude Plichten No 15), W. Bro. Bob Harris – double click to expand images
The evening’s most touching moment came courtesy of the Worshipful Master, who proposed a wonderfully unexpected toast: to all Brethren initiated within the previous ten days. Remarkably, three such Brethren were present — Bro. Chay van Morkhoven from Puerto de Xàbia Lodge No. 58, Bro. Craig James from Oliva La Safor Lodge No. 112, and the newly made Bro. Anders Jonsson — a moment that drew the room together in shared celebration of Freemasonry’s enduring power to welcome and unite.
The meeting was, in every sense, a celebration of the harmony, hospitality, and shared purpose that make Freemasonry in the Province of Valencia something truly worth belonging to.
