Geozonic Spheres (J. Thomas)

The Geozonic Spheres are a "clairvoyant vision" of the interior earth that was described in a series of articles by John Thomas (a.k.a. Charubel), a Welsh occultist and astrologer, in the Spiritualist newspaper The Medium and Daybreak from January through June 1882. According to Thomas, the Earth is formed of three "crustations" with spaces between them, and several higher spheres surrounding the Earth, these all grouped together as the geozonic spheres.

Geozonic Spheres (1882)

1. Thomas, J. (6 Jan. 1882), "What Clairvoyants See: The Geozonic Spheres", The Medium and Daybreak (London: James Burns) 13 (614): 9, https://archive.org/details/IAPSOP-medium_and_daybreak_v13_n614_jan_6_1882 
   

   To the Editor. — Dear Sir, — It is with some degree of diffidence I enter upon the task of writing for the first time upon a subject so strange to a respectable journal; more especially as I am not a scientific man, and but a very indifferent writer. But as I gave you, some years ago, my experiences relative to spiritual impressions, etc., in the present instance I am about to give you and your readers the result of my spiritual inspection of this globe of ours, its internal arrangements and that elective affinity that exists between its elementary particles and the planetary and stellar orbs.

   I observe at the outset that the common received notion respecting this globe is, that it has a crust some thousand miles in thickness, and that all tho rest is mineral fire, thus resembling a monster bombshell. But from what I have seen with my spiritual eyes, such a theory is wide of the mark in point of truth; and if your readers — the bulk of whom may be ahead of me in the accepted sciences of this day, will exercise a little patience, I think they will find my theory not so irrational as they may at first be induced to consider it.

   This earth then consists of three crusts and four spaces, each of which I shall dwell upon to the extent of what I have seen, nor shall I occupy space with superfluous verbiage. This earth being about 8,000 miles in diameter, it is, therefore, 4,000 to its centre. It is to this centre that I invite the attention of your readers.

   Here, at what we call the centre of the earth, I see a small globe enveloped with a crust or shell; the space within the said shell I designate No. I. Space; and its crust I call No. I. Crust, the whole of which forms a small globe which I name the Primal Globe. This globe may, with due propriety, be termed the heart of the earth. It seems to revolve on its own axis with great velocity, much quicker than the superincumbent spheres. Within this Primal Globe is the grand source or fountain of all life upon this planet. Within this Primal Globe exists a light surpassing the light of the sun in brilliancy. This light existed, it might be, for millions of ages prior to the crust; it then revolved in space like some bright star, and as it at the first was not so much condensed as now, it might at some far back period have resembled a comet. Here, then, I find the one chief factor of all earthly existences. I observe that the north and south points of this inner globe, as well as those of our globe, are not simply flattened, but are slightly concave. This is the result of attraction at these points being so intense; similar to the end of an apple or orange, which is not flat but slightly indented.

   The crust of the Primal Globe is about 250 miles in thickness — or nearly so. It resembles gold in appearance, but such is the density of matter at this point that my mind is incapable of attempting a computation. Now I perceive that the elementary particles of this Primal Globe are related in some strange way to the elementary particles of the sun. It may be said by some that this is a point already well known, yet you will find that what I am about to advance is not so generally known: That the Primal Globe stands related to the sun in the same way as the true wife stands related to her husband. Hence, the Primal Globe I call the Mother of all living, and the Sun I designate the Father of all living. These are the two factors of light, heat, and lite, upon this planet.

   But this is not all; there are other stars with which the sun and the primal globe are intimately related. These stars are known to astrologers as the sign Leo, and, secondarily, the sign Aries. It is a recognised fact, among astrologers of all times, that the sun is more powerful when he enters Leo or Aries than any other sign of the Zodiac. The reason I give is that the stare which make the group Leo, and the stars in the group Aries, are like the sun in their nature; and when the sun enters either of these he gets, as it were, a fresh supply of vital force; and a corresponding effect is produced upon each and every atom in the Primal Globe. I know this may be objected to upon the modern theory that the “Sun stands still,” but whatever may be the objections on this ground, such I see to be the case. I see a peculiar movement taking place within the Primal Globe at those seasons when the sun is said to enter Aries: the colour of the light is a little more golden, and it is still more so when the sun enters Leo; further, there is a greater agitation in the crust. The crust, so far as I have seen, is never at rest, but is ever on the move like the waves of the sea; this has a marvellous appearance, considering the density of the matter. But, as I shall want much space for all I have seen upon the subject stated at the head of this letter, and if you sir, consider my vision worthy of a place in the MEDIUM shall continue the subject in your future issues, and remain, for the present, yours obediently,      JOHN THOMAS. Kingsley, by Frodsham.

2. Thomas, J. (13 Jan. 1882), "What Clairvoyants See: The Geozonic Spheres, II", The Medium and Daybreak (London: James Burns) 13 (615): 25, https://archive.org/details/IAPSOP-medium_and_daybreak_v13_n615_jan_13_1882 
   

   To the Editor. —Sir, — In my last letter, I made an effort to convey to your readers what I have seen with reference to the “ primal globe” and its affinity to the sun, and a few of the stellar bodies. The next point that attracted my attention was that the joint action of the sun and primal globe produced a third element, or combination of elements, unlike either of the factors, taken separately. This third element eradiates through the crust of the primal globe, and in return re-acts upon the surface of the same.

   This brings me to the next point, viz., the second space. I wish it to be understood that I use the word space only in a relative sense, for absolutely such a word has no signification.

   The phenomena in this strange region are of an extraordinary character, in fact, all I have seen are quite overwhelming; yet, I am convinced that, after all, what I have seen are but the effects of occult forces, the real nature of which I know but little of. Nevertheless, the manifestations I have seen appal me; these alone seem, for the present, as much as I can endure. Yes, sir, I feel myself very little when confronting these creative, formative, and transformative operations.

   This second space appears about 500 miles from the surface of the primal globe to the superambient crust. This space is filled with a kind of vapour, which I am led to denominate Mercurial Vapour; for according to my spiritual impressions t is of the same nature as vapourized mercury. Although, having but a very little knowledge of Chemistry, I don’t know if there be such a thing as mercury in a state of vapour. It appears to be the result of combustion, and yet I see no fire, nor is there such an element as atmospheric air.

   The action of this vapour is most peculiar, it shoots upward, then falls downward upon the surface of the primal globe, which it seems to decompose by its corrosive action. I also observed that what I beheld had its counterpart amid the orbs of heaven; that there is reciprocity between each atom in this second space and the planet Mercury. For distance is nothing to those forces, which like an ocean flood the Universe of God. And it is this that unites one atom with every other atom of its kin. I had been told that the planet Mercury was related to those particles of matter I beheld in this region; accordingly, I noticed that the chemical actions varied according to the position of the planet Mercury. Hence, I found that when Mercury was approaching the sun, the action in this region increased, and when the conjunction became complete, it was then nearly at the highest point. Nearly, I say, for I found that the action became unusually high when Mercury entered that group of stars which astrologers call Virgo. From this I was led to conclude that each star in the group Virgo, was of the same nature as Mercury. Again I noticed that as Mercury receded from the sun, the chemical action diminished, until he gained that point termed his aphelion, when the action became comparatively small. I allow that the sight of an action so strange, has a tendency to beguile the fancy, and it is with much difficulty I could keep that ever active faculty in tho human mind, in subjection to realities. But really, at times, I have been almost led to conclude that there was something amid this clash of elements besides unintelligent matter. I have been nearly ready to conclude that something else was passing upward through its embryo of existence into the light of a distant day, some millions of years hence, but this is only fancy, perhaps; at least, I will not attempt at being dogmatical on such points. I only state what I see, and what I see, I believe.

   But I desist for the present, and with the Editor’s permission, shall continue the subject. — I remain, sir, yours obediently,      J. THOMAS.

3. Thomas, J. (20 Jan. 1882), "What Clairvoyants See: The Geozonic Spheres, III", The Medium and Daybreak (London: James Burns) 13 (616): 47, https://archive.org/details/IAPSOP-medium_and_daybreak_v13_n616_jan_20_1882 
   

   To the Editor. — Sir, — Upon retrospection, and being also impressed, I find it necessary to be a little more definite upon a point connected with the above subject, which I have passed over with too much vagueness. That item is: That in writing of the diameter of crust and space I use the word “about,” whereas I should have used the word UPWARDS. Thus, in writing of the first crust, I say that it is “about” 250 miles thick, whereas it contains a considerable fraction over and above that quantity. The same is to be observed in all the other spheres, consisting of spaces and crustations. This rule will be observed in the future, for although I am not a geometrician, having never advanced that far in my scholastic training, I am nevertheless informed that a sphere cannot be measured by an exact number, that in every measurement there remains a fraction, and so on, ad infinitum.

   My next point is, that I have passed over the subject of the Primal Globe with too much precipitation, and I am impressed there are items I should have noticed more minutely, and that for the sake of giving satisfaction to your readers. First, then, it might be asked by some of those advanced minds, who have soared to the heights, and who have, by their far-seeing eye, scanned the land of the celestials — Why I was not more particular in my description of the first space, including the interior of the Primal Globe. The reason to some may be obvious enough, which is, that such is the mystery with which this region is shrouded, that I felt, at the time, it would only be waste of energy on my part to dwell more upon a subject so profound. And here I will venture to give vent to some thoughts and feelings which come in as my second reason, viz.: I really felt too much awe to attempt one step further. It seemed to me what the “burning bush” was to Moses, only more sublime and much more terrible; and to have attempted an advant upon such “holy ground,” and in the presence of that “excellent glory,” appeared to me at the time like unholy and wilful presumption. Call this weakness who may, but such are the facts of the case.

   Farther, I wish to inform your learned readers of a fact somewhat curious to myself, that when I am writing upon this subject, viz.: Any part of the subject connected with the Geozonic Spheres, when I continue doing so for some time, that as long as it takes me to write what I send to the MEDIUM, become quite exhausted. This is not the case when writing upon any other subject requiring the aid of clairvoyant powers, but such is the case on this peculiar subject. Another strange point is that although I have seen the whole of the subject which I am now writing, for the last three years, yet, when I come to write of it now, I have to travel every inch, so to speak, Afresh, = it appears to me now as strange and as new as at the first.

   Had I written the whole at the time, carefully, much of which I did by way of correspondence with private friends, yet those writings would have been of no use to me at present, for I cannot copy from former manuscripts, nor do I write but once over for the MEDIUM. Everything I have to write, I see arranged such as your readers find it, with the exception of an error now and again in my orthography, and it mar S a blight grammatical mistake now and again. Of course I refer the readers to the Editor as to these minor matters. I mention these points for the purpose, not of self-exaltation, but that the glory, and the honour, and the majesty, might be given to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has condescended to make known such mysteries through such an imperfect instrument.

   Indeed, Sir, such are my feelings at the present that I have to lay down my pen and weep like a child. Believe me, dear readers, what I write is no mimicry: it is not mimicking & feeling I do not possess. No, a thousand Noes, the spirits of the just know better; the angels know better; yes, God knows I lie not. I am humbled, yes, this is a fact, I am subdued. My philosophy and my religion are one. I have attained the present standpoint through suffering, yes, intense suffering. Being possessed with strong natural passions that waged war with my higher nature, the ordeal has been terrible. The next point from whence I have been made to feel is persecution from all quarters, and vile misrepresentation. I and my family have suffered loss through this, and do yet suffer. But it now to appear that it was needful.

   I have been induced to wander, in the present Article, into what might be termed a digression. But to return to our subject, viz., the Primal Globe, I am forcibly impressed that Milton was inspired when he made use of the following words in addressing the Divine Spirit, which—

   “Dove-like, stands brooding o'er the vast abyss and made it pregnant.”

   Even so do I see something in this first space resembling a divine incubation — AN ETERNAL INCUBATION, impregnating that incomprehensible brilliancy and glory with every possibility of existence that ever was, is, or ever will be on this globe. He sits there, not simply as a great Chemist superintending his great Laboratory, but as the Omnipotent Creator, the Divine Magician.—Yours obediently,      J. THOMAS, Kingsley, by Frodsham.

4. Thomas, J. (27 Jan. 1882), "What Clairvoyants See: The Geozonic Spheres, IV", The Medium and Daybreak (London: James Burns) 13 (617): 55, https://archive.org/details/IAPSOP-medium_and_daybreak_v13_n617_jan_27_1882 
   

   To the Editor. —Sir, — I have yet a few more remarks to make relative to the Primal Globe, after which I shall pass upward.

   I have already made a remark in my past letters that the crust of the Primal Globe is never quiet or at rest. The motions are the result of contraction and expansion, in fact, perfectly resembling the action of the heart in man or beast. The motion imparted to the crust by the internal motive force, seems to operate latitudinally, and not longitudinally. Hence, the agitation at and near the poles is much more apparent than at the equator. The surface of the Primal Globe is, in consequence of this action, rendered very rough and uneven, presenting the appearance of mountain ranges, and valleys on & small scale, all of which seem to run parallel with the equator.

   What I am now writing is capable of being proved by the rigid scientists of the day, and however much your readers may be surprised at this announcement, I shall be able to clear the matter up before the subject be finished. I am not taking upon myself a task that is of no consequence to mankind, but I am informed it will prove of the utmost service to the scientific world, and to ma din general. The scientists will not be disposed to receive these truths, as having come through me. Very likely, I shall be ignored ; yet, the ideas now being evolved (in some instances, it may be, for the first time on this stage of existence) will exist until they find an appropriate soil in some scientific mind, who will be able to bring them Her such a shape that the world will believe and receive truth.

   Leaving the crust and the Second Space, which has already been explained, I ascend to the concave over head, which I designate as No. 2 Crust. This crust is upwards of 500 miles in thickness. The under surface of this superambient crust presents a rather strange appearance. I perceive particles of the matter forming the lower strata of this crustation, continually falling towards the surface of the Primal Globe.

   This phenomenon led me to make spiritual inquiries as to the cause. The reply was, that the matter composing the Second Crust was all that the first contained, with further additions, only in a state of sublimation, speaking in a comparative sense, and that were ita possible matter for beings like ourselves to live upon the surface of the Primal Globe, the second crustation would not be seen by them. To them, the ambient sphere above would be looked upon as spiritual or nothing. But should there be an object in the regions beyond, containing matter of a similar nature to their own globe, that could be seen. Thus, it appears that those particles of falling matter I see is matter not sufficiently sublimated to remain, hence, descends, and, in the act of descending, becomes gradually more dense. This second crust has a copper-like appearance, brown, or dark brown.

   The particles of matter contained in this crustation are the same in nature as that contained in those stars, which constitute the group Taurus, and also the same as the planet Venus. The same, I say, with this modification, that the one portion is negative and the other positive. Hence, I have observed that when ponderous planets congregate in the sign Taurus, there is a greater disturbance in this crust. The disturbance was very great at the time of the last conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter, and it is yet very much agitated; I am told it is unusually so. Hence, the effects produced upon our surface will be great during the next four or five years. All disturbances we experience on our plane of existence, have been in operation long before we perceive them.

   Our subject will shortly become more interesting to the general reader. I close for the present, and remain yours obediently,      J. THOMAS. Kingsley, by Frodsham.

5. Thomas, J. (17 Feb. 1882), "What Clairvoyants See: The Geozonic Spheres, V", The Medium and Daybreak (London: James Burns) 13 (620): 101-102, https://archive.org/details/IAPSOP-medium_and_daybreak_v13_n620_feb_17_1882 
   

   To the Editor. — Sir, — This Second Crust, to which I alluded in my last article, possesses a property, and presents phenomena different from anything l have noticed in the preceding crust. Nevertheless, it contains all that the parent crust contains, with this exception, that the said matter has undergone certain transformations, which, in my last article, I expressed by the word sublimation, there being at the same time a new element added, which being the product of that reciprocal action carried on between the elementary atoms of this sphere, and those which constitute the fundamentals of the planet Venus, and also the primal particles in each and every star constituting that group known by Astrologers and also by modern Astronomers, as the sign Taurus. Hence it is, that I observe different phenomena characterised by some strange and also additional disturbances, and extraordinary emanations, such as no mortal eye has ever seen, and also such as no unaided clairvoyant would ever be able to scan. It is a disturbance beyond that which is the result of expansion and contraction, ‘This agitation resembles volcanic action, with the exception that the movement seems general, and not confined to any given locality. Nor do I perceive anything assuming the appearance of an eruption of either smoke or fire. But in consequence of that great kindness and condescension on the part of those celestials who excel us in knowledge as well as strength — in consequence of this, I am enabled to tell your readers that this extraordinary disturbance is the result of electro-magnetism, and that this middle crustation is peculiar in differing from any other of the crustations in this respect, and that in an especial manner. But it is a very different matter for me to find words capable of conveying anything like an adequate idea of a subject so Strange; hence, there are doubtless a number of your readers who may consider the present revelations not only prosy or dull, but unintelligible, and it is not quite improbable that some may be tempted to even question the sanity of the writer. But I make every allowance for such, I only solicit a more careful reading and additional patience, and all will eventually be cleared up.

   But to proceed: this Second Crust emits from its whole surface streams of varigated lights, which very much resemble Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, as they are commonly called, only the display in the present instance being much grander, far outstripping our most extravagant conceptions. This leads me to what I designate the Third Space. It is upwards of 1000 miles from the Second Crust to the superambient concave. This space appears to be charged with a vapour of a vitriolic nature, at least, it is said to resemble such, for I am not authorized to make a positive affirmation that it is in reality vitriolic, only that it resembles such.

   The law of gravity is very marked in the disposal of the vapour in this Third Space, for I observe a much greater density near the surface, and the same becoming gradually more varified as ascending upwards. This space contains an additional element to those contained in tho two other spaces. This now element is the result of reciprocal action between tho elemental particles or forces in the planet Mars, and also the elemental forces contained in each star forming tho group or sign Scorpio.

   Now, as I before have stated, each crust or space contains all that its parent crust or space contains with further additions, sublimations and development. We may naturally, therefore, except to find some further development in this apace of certain existences, which might lave been observed in the Second Space. Your readers will very readily call to mind an expression made use of by me in a past article, in the course of my description of the Second Space, to this effect: that I seemed to discover amid the clash or elements, something beyond inanimate or lifeless matter. My surmises then wore that some beings — immortal beings — were in their first stage of independent existence, passing upwards towards a future day it may be millions of years hence.

   Was I then dreaming? It might be so: such might have been my state, for nearly every new idea when first brought to light, or rather, when first brought before the notice of a sceptical world, has been stigmatized as the product of a dreamer, or of a madman, and it is quite possible that I may be complimented with the latter epithet in the present case. But let the subject be a dream, or the wild effusions of a distempered brain; like all others of my class, I believe my own dreams, and, as to the latter, that I am mad, I flatter myself with this conviction: that there is method in my madness.      J. THOMAS. Kingsley, by Frodsham.

6. Thomas, J. (3 Mar. 1882), "What Clairvoyants See: The Geozonic Spheres, VI", The Medium and Daybreak (London: James Burns) 13 (622): 138-139, https://archive.org/details/IAPSOP-medium_and_daybreak_v13_n622_mar_3_1882 
   

   To the Editor. — Sir, — We have now arrived at a stage in the present revelations which may prove interesting to some, although I am not so sanguine as to expect universal acceptation. This Third Space is occupied by individual Spiritual existences, each possessing an intelligence peculiar to the nature of the sphere of its operations. And each appears so much allied with primal forces, as to become identified, as it were, with the said forces. In fact, they are identical to such an extent, that I consider it no extravagance to saying that these Spiritual existences are themselves the forces, concentrated to such a degree as to assume shape or form, such as I see them. For I see forms, possessing due proportions, which, after all may not be any essential property of their being, beyond this, that some form is needful in the present instance, to convey an idea new to me, although, possibly, no novelty to others, who may be in a more advanced condition to myself. The shapes I see bear a striking resemblance to the human form; I notice further, that all that constitutes the sum of their intelligence, is expressed by very few acts. And those acts looked upon from my stand-point appear to be one eternal round, admitting of no variation, beyond that of plus and minus, in the same work. They are not like us mortals, who do one kind of work to-day, and another to morrow. No, these workers, these sub-creators, resemble in their acts, that force which regulates the action of the heart and the constant flow of the blood through the arterial channels, or, as those forces which display their power in the growth of plants and trees, where we find an amount of something, very like intelligence, but, which because of its constancy we learnedly designate “law.” But what is this law after all? is it not a force, a power, ever employed in the execution of its mystic, yet sublime mission? And, as with the animal, and vegetable, so with this great globe itself. This globe is an organization, a living pulsating organized body, ever throbbing responsively to the one potent will, the same of which will is expressed through the operations of millions of Spiritual existences. These are the off-shoots of the one Great Will. They are separate projections set in motion, and imbued with all that is requisite for the execution of their several missions, and each is omnipotent within its own sphere. The question which naturally arises at this point of my work is, Is this sphere, which these Spiritual beings occupy, their final abode? or, is there yet another, and a higher? I cannot find anything like finality in God’s universe, not at least to the extent of my limited vision. It appears, therefore, reasonable at the outset to conclude that Space Three is not the final sphere for the operations of these potent entities; that another and a higher one awaits them, and where will this be, think you? But the one we now occupy, but more on this point by and by.

   I now come to a subject which has for a long time haunted the imaginations of mankind like some horrid spectre. This idea is that of a dreadful hell, which has even formed the subject of some of our religious songs, and which I recollect singing in the days of my youth, something to the following effect:—

   “There is a dreadful hell,
       Of everlasting pains,
   Where sinners must with devils dwell,
        In everlasting chains.”

   And Milton seamed to be very familiar with such a place in his “Paradise Lost.” Now this idea of a hell was not a simple fabrication, but has some semblance of truth for its origin. I will point this out.

   There have in all ages of the world been persons endowed with clairvoyance. Such were to be found among the poets, philosophers, and the theologians of antiquity. These had the faculty to see that very place I now see, but such was the bias of the age, and the cramped conceptions of the seers, added to which was the love of torturing their fellow men, that they seemed to rejoice at the grand discovery they had made, especially it being so very convenient to have such a penal settlement for their refractory fellow creatures. This place was then doomed to be the abode of fallen angels, and for erring man. The priests of all denominations hailed this idea as a god-send, for it has brought much grist to their mill, yes, and is doing so at the present day. See what multitudes are driven like scared sheep into the fold, from the fear of this dreadful hell. But I am in a position to declare to all that the occupants of this region are not there in consequence of a fall, but by reason of a rise. The present abode is to those teeming millions a resurrection state, and the crustations they have already passed, are but so much defunct matter, the old clothing they have left behind, the encumberances of a past existence, and just as the Spiritual becomes more Spiritual, matter becomes more in harmony with the spirit.      J. THOMAS. Kingsley, by Frodsham.

7. Thomas, J. (17 Mar. 1882), "What Clairvoyants See: The Geozonic Spheres, VII", The Medium and Daybreak (London: James Burns) 13 (624): 166-167, https://archive.org/details/IAPSOP-medium_and_daybreak_v13_n624_mar_17_1882 
   

   To the Editor. — Sir, — In the due course of Spiritual and Geozonic Investigation, we have now come to the Third Crustation, which is to us at the present time, the most interesting, if not the most important. As the present, when looked upon in its intimate relationship with the future, seems impregnated with interests more closely allied to beings like ourselves, living a kind of compound existence, than anything retrospectively considered. For the present crust is the perfection of its parent crusts; it constitutes the end of one series, and the beginning of another, and still higher.

   The present crust has, to some extent, been already probed to a considerable depth. The science claiming this department is called Geology. But, I regret to say, that I am not in a position to dwell upon the merits of this grand science, or to expatiate upon it from a scientific standpoint, for the simple reason, that it is a study I have never followed up; not from any dislike to it, but firstly, because scientific books are dear, and out of my reach; and secondly, my daily calling being laborious, attended with much plodding, I could not avail myself of the requisite amount of time. Under these circumstances, I may not express myself, in these revelations, in the exact verbiage which scientific minds adopt. I, therefore, ask such to bear with these defects, as far as possible, remembering that all such meagreness must be charged against my ignorance, and not to any wilful disregard to orderly and systematic modes of expression.

   The present crust is not now what it once was: this point is already an acknowledged fact. It is upwards of 1000 miles in depth, or thickness, so that all the probings of geologists up to the present time, have not done more than penetrate the outer skin of the orange. In fact, we cannot by the aid of science alone, form an idea of the interior of the present crust. I will, therefore, in the present article, try to convey in words the fittest and choicest at my command, the ideas I have received on this matter. The lower part of this crust is in a state of fluxion. This fluxibility of mineral matter is not the result of heat, but it is the result of spirit-action; yet, in such a way that it would be no misnomer to call it chemical action. This fluxion presents the appearance of red at the lower extremities. The next colour is that of a light green, with a mixture of yellow and white. This state of fluxive matter extends upwards for several miles, how many I cannot say, but the higher the fluxion extends the more it hardens, and becomes more heterogeneous in its constitution, until finally, it assumes the appearance of granite, or something resembling granite; which granite was once in a state of fluxion, and will be so again at some distant period.

   Above this granite zone, matter displays a greater diversity in appearance; yet I see nothing resembling earth, in the common acceptation of that term, but some strange mixture of metallic substances, possessing different colours and shapes. Among which metallic substances, I see something resembling crystals and different kinds of precious stones (or something resembling such) the appearance of which would doubtless prove rather fascinating to many, for we children of the surface are naturally fond of such toys, simply, perhaps, that: at the present, such toys are rather scarce, and are valued accordingly. This zone extends upwards for several miles, and consists of some very hard metallic substances, with an admixture of brilliants of different hues and shapes. I have no name for the metal which here abounds, but my informants say it is platinum. There is a much grosser substance which constitutes the bulkier portion of this huge zone. This has a brown appearance ; its particles form very acute angles; they are pointed as sharply as, and in shape much resemble, the spines upon the stem of that shrub called the briar. I mention these minor matters so that mineralogists may, perchance, classify the same.

   I desire to state, at this stage of our subject, that the surface of the different zones, constituting the third crust of the earth, is not even but the contrary. In some places there are sudden or abrupt elevations, and in other parts great or profound depressions.

   The next zone of stratified matter consists of iron, metallic iron, not an oxide nor a carbonate, but pure metallic iron, with an admixture of something like sulphur-stone. The general appearance of this zone is dark-gray with streaks of yellow of a dusky hue. This zone is much thicker than any of the preceding ones, and extends upward for nearly one hundred miles in thickness.

   I wish it to be clearly understood that each succeeding zone contains a portion of each preceding zone, and that whatever the lowest contains, the same may be found, in small portions and with certain modifications, in the highest.

   The next zone consists of some metallic substances mingled with some black material. This zone displays a much greater variety than any of the former, and its porosity is also much greater. Within this zone I find a substance resembling silver or tin. In fact this light and bright substance forms a very great proportion of this entire zone. The other substances are of blue and black colour, with a quantity of refuse of a nondescript nature. This zone is much thicker than the preceding one.

   I now come to a zone of a very heterogeneous nature, where the metallic becomes less metallic, and looks more like metal in some modified form,—at least there are strata of such; these lie towards the lower part of the zone. Higher up I find strata of substances with admixture of something resembling the carboniferous and the sulphurous. I confess that this great zone presents a very strange and interesting appearance. A part of this has been penetrated by man, yet only a very small part comparatively speaking. It is within this zone I find the first indications of actual fire — actual, I say, for it is possible fire may exist latently in other zones, but here I find it in a state of active existence.

   Yes, for here exist oceans of smouldering fires ready to explode, and which will explode when the requisite conditions arrive. Several explosions have taken place already, which we call volcanic action. Others are yet destined to explode, some of which occurrences will far exceed or outstrip any that have yet appeared since history began to record such matters.

   It is very curious to look upon those regions that lie under and around volcanic mountains, where the lava has long since ceased to flow, and where the sulphurous smoke no longer ascends to darken the azure sky. Beneath those massive mountains I perceive caverns, empty caverns, of many miles in circumference. One would naturally conclude —whilst gazing on those subterranean pillars, that would glisten were there light, and those expansive archways— that such must have been the work of genii. There are scores Of miles of other caverns that serve for huge reservoirs, which keep a supply of sulphur-water, the sources of the so-called sulphur springs. These look like subterranean seas, whilst others of these caverns are not exhausted of the state of mineral fire. These fires yet burn, and at uncertain periods belch forth in fury wild, dealing death and destruction to all around.      J. THOMAS. Kingsley, by Frodsham.

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   To the Editor. — Sir, — It is not my intention to occupy space with anything like an elaborate disquisition upon any of those points already received, and which are founded upon repeated observation, and are, consequently, well authenticated.

   My sphere of labour lies outside the boundary of human observation, or within the said boundary, but where observation has hitherto not been duly exercised, and which has been substituted by a number of carelessly arranged suppositions, which have in the course of time usurped the place of facts. It is, therefore, with such matters as these I have to deal. Hitherto, I have endeavoured to bring to light certain truths that lay far beyond the limits of observation, but the principle portion of the present article will be devoted to what may be made the subject of observation, but which hitherto has been discarded. Any farther remarks relative to the geological arrangements of the Third Crust, I shall not for the present dwell upon, but shall proceed to notice a subject which I have already hinted at in preceding articles. This is, that the different crusts already treated of, have three distinct movements, and that apart from their annual motion around the sun.

   The first of these motions is the diurnal; the second is that of expansion and contraction; the third is intermittent. The two former are periodical, the last is not so.

   Now, whatever I may have witnessed in the two former crusts, may be expected on the present crust, and that under certain modifications. And if the motions I have ascribed to the former crusts, are not capable of observation on this crust, such would at once render abortive much I have already asserted respecting the former. I need not dwell upon the diurnal motion further than this, that each separate crust revolves around its nether space, at proportional intervals according to the diameters of each.

   The next motions are the contractional and expansional. I assert that the present crust is the subject of such a periodical action, and that this assertion is capable of proof. We know very well that the true cause of the tidal ebb and flow has been a mystery for ages. It is true that the scientific world have, after many conjectures, satisfied themselves that they have found the true cause in the magnetic attraction of the sen and moon, but chiefly the latter, and that it is the influence of these factors, acting upon the waters of the ocean, that draws them upwards. Now I know that the moon has a strong affinity, for not only the waters of the ocean, but also all albuminous substances, and that like every other planet or star in the universe, it acts upon its own. The moon in like manner acts in a very powerful way upon our atmosphere. In fact it possesses as strong an affinity for our atmosphere, as it does for our oceans. And were it the cause of the tidal movement, what might we suppose would be the result of such suction upon an element so much more rarified than water? woos awe not be in danger of losing our atmosphere altogether?

   For science has been able to make known to the world two great facts regarding the I glean state of the moon, the one is, that there are no traces of anything like water thereon; and the next is, that it does not possess an atmosphere. Hence it is, that the moon possesses such an attraction for these two elements! But this attraction, though strong, is not so turbulent as to cause the waters of the ocean to follow its trail like a gigantic flood. No, dear reader. The true cause is to be found in the fact, that this huge crust expands and contracts latitudinally every twelve hours. Yes, it palpitates with a life imparted from the primal globe. And it is this that causes the tidal ebb and flow.

   But it may be said that there are periods, when the tides are much higher, and that conjunctions of the larger planets do affect the tides considerably. Very true, but the influences of the stellar orbs do not act directly upon this surface. Their influence first descends to the centre of their power, and from thence that influence ascends upward. I have pointed this matter out very clearly, I think, in former articles. It may be asked, Is the expansive and contractive force as great now as at some period in the far past? No, not by a great deal. Hence, it is we have indications of tidal currents having in the past washed elevated parts of this and other countries, which are now no longer visited, and from which the ocean is at present far away. When this earth was young, its heart was strong. But we now find indications of declining life, and of a coming dissolution. ”For the heavens shall wax old as a garment, and as a vesture Thou shalt fold them up, and they shall be changed, but Thou remainest.”

   There are three stages in the life of this earth. The first is the bounding beat of youth, health, and vigour. The second is spasmodical. The second period is now drawing towards its close. The third and last period, before the final breaking up, is cessational, and then comes the end.

   The next movement to which this earth is subject, is what I shall call intermittent throbbings. This is a movement that might be traced by very careful and minute observation. It is the result of electrical action, and the time when such throbbings are most powerful, is a day or two before great atmospheric disturbances. There are a number of small items which would go far to substantiate this theory: such for instance as the falling of buildings without any previous warning; landslips, and also certain utensils being displaced in some unaccountable way. All such items may serve the purpose of further inquiry, although not in themselves capable of proving the present theory. Yet that such is a fact, my spiritual perceptions compel me to believe.

   Before closing this article, I have a few remarks to make relative to the moon, as it stands intimately connected with this part of our subject. It may be termed an off-shoot of this globe, for it is its satellite. The moon is, in a very decided manner, a planet of the surface; its influence does not extend far below the surface of this globe. It is an absolute dependent upon this earth for its existence and for its support. The moon will ultimately have an atmosphere, but that atmosphere will be the result of its finity to our atmosphere. The moon will ultimately have oceans, but it will be in consequence of her sympathy with the waters of our earth. The moon may be fitly called the cosmic Eve, for she has been taken out of her lord and master. There is one other great truth connected with the moon and earth, and other planets and their several moons, which is this, that the planet that has a moon, there animal life abounds — life similar to that which exists upon this planet; and the planet that has no moon, in that planet there may be life, but it is not animal life.

   I do not desire to be thought dogmatical, I only afirm what is known to me, which I am disposed to believe. At the same time we know that infallibility must not be attached to any mortal, spirit or angel. — I remain, sir, yours, etc.      J. THOMAS. Kingsley, by Frodsham.

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   To the Editor. — Sir, — In my last a statement was made to the effect that the planets belonging to the solar system, and having no satellite, lacked the conditions for supporting animal life, at least, in the sense we understand animal life. And as the conditions upon which animal life depend are similar to those essential for vegetation, I hence conclude that such planets must be destitute of vegetable life also.

   I am supported in this by the evidence of my spiritual perceptions, which are corroborated by the testimony of those Celestials, whose privilege it is to pass from one world to another with the rapidity of thought, requiring no other motive power than the expression of a wish.

   There may be clairvoyants, who may have seen such matters as I now describe, in a somewhat different light; this might after all be accounted for when looked from the proper standpoint. There may appear some discrepancies in the statements of different clairvoyants, upon such matters, and such in fact do exist, yet, each clairvoyant may be truthful, so far as he or she is concerned. Both look at the same object with their spiritual eyes: but the one looks with a number of preconceived notions, which are liable to give a colouring to that which he beholds. Another source from whence such seeming contradictions arise is this: one mind follows up the subject he is handling ia a more rigid form. He looks and relooks; he is not satisfied until he has made many observations. Hence, he is in a far better position to give evidence than one who may, for the first time, perhaps, be consulted, and who may also be expected to give answers to some dozen questions, an being something quite different from the other. Now, so far as my relationship with the present subject is concerned, it is one I have contemplated for some years. I have not read upon the subject to any extent, beyond the commonplace notions already in pis and which long since have become the stereotyped ideas of the literary world. My spirit is, therefore, pretty free of bias to any individual theory.

   There is no satellite belonging to the planets Venus and Mercury; these are the only two planets, in the the solar system, that are destitute of an attendant. Venus looks at first glance rather like this earth. There seems to exist one eternal summer. The so-called vegetation grows and decays, and yet from my standpoint, no change can I see. There are beautiful colours, but they do not resemble what we would call nature. Nature, in this planet, looks extravagant in beauty. It appears more like the artificial productions of some expert horticulturist. For nature in that planet seems to exhibit phenomena surpassing in grandeur the highest ideal of the most advanced school of art. Our artists may venture to give to their canvas some touches of beauty and loveliness a thousand times in advance of all that has yet sprung into life from the most refined imagination. For when they soar to the highest point, in the region of the ideal, even then they will fall short of the conceptions of those beauties that adorn the fair bosom of the planet Venus. This planet cannot be eaid to lay claim to the sublime, but it is the incarnation of beauty. The inhabitants of this lovely region are like their surroundings: they are immortals, not mortals like ourselves, “There everlasting spring abides, and never withering flowers.” Even so is it with the inhabitants: youth, an eternal youth, is stamped on each countenance.

   The planet Mercury I cannot well make out; it is too brilliant. But I am told that there all is in a far more spiritual state.

   There is another feature relative to the moons of the different planets, which is this: that where there is a moon, there also exists the law of procreation, a law for the propagation of the species. And that pane destitute of a moot—in that planet no such law exists, Hence, I was much struck when this great truth came first under my notice, that it is on this plane we now inhabit, that we find the first manifestations of sex. And although, when this mortal will put on immortality, the procreative law will cease, being no longer needed, yet, the male and the female will exist for ever; not as some affirm, in one being, but in two distinct individuals, each male having its true female, and vice versa. For in such a state they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are joined by a law that is stronger than death.

   I must at the present stage ask the question: Whence came the first of our race? This question is soon answered, if we can be satisfied with that short cut made by biblical expositors,—that God made but one man at the first, and that all the earth became ultimately peopled by this one pair. But, however heterodox I may appear in the eyes of my theological friends, they will pardon me, perhaps, for giving expression to a rather different shade, respecting what is after all one and the same truth.

   Now it is a fact that there is scarcely a continent or island, that has been yet visited by man, but where mankind have been discovered, and yet, there is no way that I can find of accounting for this; especially when we take into account that such rude savages could not have navigated the ocean for thousands of miles without the knowledge of navigation, which knowledge at the present day the rude barbarian lacks beyond the use of his rudely constructed canoe. And not only this, but how is it that one race is white, and the other black?

   If Adam was a white man, how came he to be the progenitor of black? And if he was black, how came he to be the father of the whites? Such questions may cause some to smile, others may pooh pooh the subject, but the facts are there nevertheless. The world has been peopled, and no one I ever met with can say how. Well, according to my information, the facts of the case stand thus: The name Adam signifies a plurality. I am not a Hebrew scholar, but my spiritual informants say that this name implies plurality; and that not in the sense that biblical students look at the subject. They affirm that the plural denotes the two persons who existed in one before the birth of Eve. According to the light I possess, and, also, according to my convictions, I am compelled to declare such an interpretation false. But, I don’t rely upon a sentence in the book of Genesis for my absolute guidance in such a matter. I only refer to this name, so that those who adhere to the simple verbiage of the Bible, as their infallible guide, may be induced to look more carefully into the subject. It is said that “God made man out of the dust of the ground;” that is, a number of men. Yes, thousands of men arose at his word, arose out of the dust of the earth. They materialised: they became Man, and he called their name Adam.

   A mighty convulsion had previously taken place. The different crustations of this globe had been dissolved. The spirit power that had palpitated for millions of years had become too strong for those material barriers to hold or imprison. The result was, the prison walls had to give way before the internal pressure, before this universal solvent. The elements did then melt with fervent heat. Then there appeared a new heaven and a new earth, emerged from chaos to the light of a new day. Beings of the First Space became the occupiers of the First Crust; beings of the Second Space, that of the Second Crust; and beings of the Third, that of the Third Crust, and these were our ancestors. This great dissolution of nature was only the work of a moment when the time came. This was a general resurrection, when universal Spirit gained another victory over Matter. But this is not the first victory, nor will it be the last. This may be called OUR first creation; but how many creations and dissolutions preceded, I am not in a position to say. And the time will come when the grand drama will be again performed, and when the beings of the sphere adjoining this Crust will become the Adam of the New Earth, this crust on which we dwell, when the present race shall have ascended to other and higher crusts, viz., the Fourth Crustation.

   The spirit power is augmenting rapidly, a mighty change is at hand, although the dissolution of all things is as yet far distant. But spirit power is on the increase. The materialist may now assume a laugh, a malignant one, the very laugh of hell. Bishops, Deans, and pious parsons, may now, with conjurers at their back, muster courage to talk glibly about spirits, pretending they are not afraid of such, and at the same time shaking in their shoes. The inspiration they now derive from the conjurer will be a poor support to them by and by. The time is come when the power of the Spirit over matter shall be seen, and soon these sacerdotal gentlemen shall be made to feel the power of that Spirit they now try to extinguish. But it would be far easier to quench the fires of Vesuvius with the aid of a puny “squirt,” than to stay the progress of that Celestial Flame that shall shortly envelop the globe. Matter must ultimately succumb to Spirit. For the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.      J. THOMAS. Kingsley, by Frodsham.

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    To the Editor. — Sir, — The plane on which we dwell being the Third Crust, consequently, that Space that is around and above us is the Fourth Space.

    It is now my intention to note what I see within is space in as careful a manner as possible, and to make known my researches in the present article, with the sincere desire that what is now published may prove a blessing to the readers of the MEDIUM.

    I here wish to reiterate what I have in former articles hinted, — that there is no such thing as absolute space. For there is no spot, in the universe of God, but which is pregnant with existences. I, therefore, use the word space, in this and other articles, only in a relative sense.

    This Fourth Space ascends about two thousand miles, where we again come in contact with the Fourth Crustation, which crust we shall notice in due course, but for the present our attention will be confined to those immortal beings who occupy this stupendous realm, or congeries of realms, upon which we are about to expatiate. It is quite possible I may not bring anything new to light, as doubtless other seers have traversed this same region long before me, yet, as I do not possess those discoveries, I cannot be accused of plagiarism.

    Near this earth, in the lowest regions of the atmosphere, including a portion of the present earth-crust, I see a region of total darkness, — that is, spiritual darkness: a darkness which the spirit alone is capable of experiencing, — spirits that have once lived in bodies on this earth. This dark and gloomy region is inhabited by thousands, yes, by tens of thousands, of lost spirits. But although the number is so great, yet each seems alone, in perfect isolation: no association, no converse sweet to pass away one gloomy hour; but self-reflection, self-accusation, and self-torture; feeling no hope of future deliverance.

    There is a class of persons now in the body who are living in proximity to this Sphere. Thousands have lived thus in the past; and one after the other have been drawn by the attractive force of some horrible infatuation towards this gloomy region, until they have finally been engulfed within its dreadful vortex. The persons who thus expose themselves arc, first, those who live very low and sensual lives, who, in the language of Scripture, are said to “live after the flesh.” The person may have a fairly developed intellect, he or she may appear sedate, and assume a very religious air; the individual may be a constant attendant at church or chapel, he may be a professing Christian; there may be no particular blot upon his outward moral character. And yet, under all this show, this tinsel, this parade, there is within corruption, darkness, and death. The inner life is the true life, and this has been after the flesh, this has been gloating upon the putrid carrion, and that to satiation.

    The next class of persons who expose themselves to the dangers of this sphere are those who form wrong notions of God, and of his divine philanthropy. These persons are lovers of the Old Testament; they admire Moses far more than Jesus: the Law, to them, is much more congenial than the Gospel. These delight to read the terrible judgments that, were inflicted upon the enemies of the Jewish Nation. Carnage, cruelty, and crime executed under the mandate of a “thus saith the Lord,” seem to go down well with such persons as these. With this class there are only a very few that shall be saved, yet, fortunately, they themselves have somehow managed to be amongst the few.

    There is yet another class — a very numerous class, too. These consist of people who are perfectly satisfied with what are called the externalisms of religion. They follow a certain round of outward observances, hear sermons, sing hymns, attend class, take the sacrament, and last, but not least, observe the collections; and all seems well, they are satisfied with themselves, their church, and their pastor, whilst at the same time the inner life has nothing to sustain it. That inner life which cannot be supported by a creed, a church, a chapel, or any other formal round of duties: it is only the spiritual that can support the spiritual. God is a Spirit, and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Live not so low, make not your home amid the swamps, the bogs and the fens, get up into your high mountains, the High Mountain of true Spiritualism. If you want light, turn not your back upon the sun. You need not live by the light of a rushlight, there is daylight outside; take down the shutters, and the light will come in to you. God is Light, and his light and love are universal.

    Consider me not presumptuous when I tell you that I have seen persons in this dark sphere whom I knew well in the flesh. I have heard their cries and bitter lamentations. But thanks be to the bounty of a merciful Father, Divine Love is omnipotent! Even these dark ones shall yet see the light. - In thousands of instances it can now be truly said, “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light,” and even those who were sitting in the gloom of absolute despair, upon these the light hath shined. I know that this doctrine is not palatable to merciless priests and cruel parsons, but it is truth, and harmonizes best with the character of one whose tender mercies are over all his works, and who has no pleasure in the death of a sinner. Yes, I have seen in spiritual vision streams of light descending from on high, down to these poor disconsolate beings, and the moment the light has shone upon them, that moment they have looked up with apparent surprise towards the source from whence the light has come. With that light came love, and with that same love comes the power to ascend. So that, in the beautiful language of the Hebrew Poet, they could have exclaimed, and virtually did exclaim, “I will lift up mine eyes towards the hills from whence cometh my help; my help cometh from the Lord who made heaven and earth.”

    I will here relate an instance in the case of my own dear mother. My mother might be said to be a fairly moral woman. She was a good mother so far as duty, outward, worldly duty, was concerned. She was a member of a Christian church, She partook of the sacrament. During her illness, which was one of great suffering and of long duration, she read much in the current religious books of the day. The Bible was in no instance a neglected book with her, at least, so far as the formal reading of its pages was concerned ; so that, when the time of her dissolution came, she declared herself quite ready to depart. Upon this declaration we all built our hopes of her future happiness. We, her children, believed her to be in heaven, and the church to which she belonged considered her salvation complete. But shortly after her death I saw her with downcast looks and dejected mien, wandering over the land belonging to our old home. I witnessed this for several years, but had no thought at that time that it was possible for her to be ever delivered from this sad condition. I suppose it would be at least thirty years before I got light upon this subject, when a thought came into my mind, a new thought to me, It was this: Is it possible for my prayers to reach my poor mother where she is? I will try. I lifted my spiritual appeal to the throne of the Eternal on her behalf. [had not been engaged beg ere I saw a stream of light descending upon her, and at that moment she turned her face upwards for the first time since her death, and she put her hands together in a devotional attitude and exclaimed, “Blessed be the Lord for this.” From that time she left her old haunts, and she is now in a region which I call No. Four, and her spiritual companion is the same clergyman who attended her in her last illness and who performed the rites at her obsequies.

    The next region to the one I have been describing is No. Two. Here I see all sorts of mischief, sin, and wickedness. This region extends to the limits of our atmosphere. From this realm comes the active vices of the day, and every bad and vicious inspiration. The occupants of this realm seem more incorrigible and hopeless than those of the first. These have a light of a [fire] but it is not the true light. It looks, in comparison, what phosphorescent light is to sunlight. It is a dull gray light. I simply write what I see, and as I see. I don’t screw anything into orthodox shape.

    This is, in fact, that veritable “hell” from whence the host of tempting devils come; and to this sphere or realm, the teeming millions of what is called civilised life seem closely allied. This is the grand source of what might be termed external temptation. From hence the suicide, the murderer, and criminals of every shade, inhale those poisonous vapours of hellish inspirations, which nerve the trembling hand of the cowardly assassin to give the fatal stab to his unsuspecting victim. Thousands of persons of mediumistic tendencies have been made use of by the denizens of this sphere, to carry on their vile plots and schemes for the purpose of prolonging the reign of evil, sin, an death, within this sorrowing world. Fellow-mediums, beware! We, as a class, are much exposed. Be careful of the company you keep; sit not in circle with any and every one, unless you have a sufficient amount of support from good and sympathising friends; “Try the spirits.”

    The next is the No. Three region. I do not see much difference between this and our present state, with this exception, that I do not see any positive evil, or no real active mischief; neither do I see very marked advances in good. The surface of each realm appears exactly like this earth, and as the sphere ascends it is as if our earth grew more beautiful. The mountains look more sublime; the rivers and streamlets in their meandering courses appear more delightful; the foliage, the flowers, the verdant fields, appear more beautiful; the cascades, and the majestic waterfalls look more enchanting. The dwellings of these Celestials far surpass in grandeur and design any buildings we have.

    I will here describe the dwelling-place of one. It is that of a lady whom I frequently see, and with whom I am conversant, although one I never knew in earthlife. I asked this lady to show me her home. She is a resident of the Fifth Sphere. I saw as if a curtain of fleecy clouds were usually parting, and light shone down upon a splendid mansion. Its walls were transparent. Within a spacious room, what I should term a drawing-room, I saw a gentleman reclining on a sofa, with some book in his hand; he seemed much absorbed. This gentleman was the said lady’s spiritual partner; one she had never seen in the flesh, but it so happens that the said gentleman was known tome. Yes, he had been in life a clergyman of the church, and I had been a chorister in his church—a church in Wales; and this gentleman was never married. But the lad in question lived in England; she had been married, but, as I have since found, the marriage was not a happy one. Now, whilst looking over this beautiful mansion, I was conducted to the top, which had battlements around. In the centre stood a massive crystal dome. Within this dome was a picture gallery, and the paintings consisted of life-scenes, or life-experiences of this good lady. There were pictures of her first attempt to pray, and all the lights and shades of her pilgrimage on earth, until the happy hour came, the hour of her deliverance. It was a sight that made me weep.

    Beyond this sphere there are two more: Seven Spheres in all, concerning which I shall say more in my next. — Yours &c.,      J. THOMAS. Kingsley, by Frodsham.

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