Bolide - Contributions 0064-0078

Magazine Overview

This document comprises a series of contributions to 'BOLIDE', numbered 0064 through 0078, focusing on various unexplained phenomena, primarily UFOs and ball lightning, with a particular emphasis on historical accounts and sightings from the United Kingdom.

Contribution 0064: 'A double hoax ?'

This entry, reprinted from the British Journal of Photography (1.10.1926, with a reprint on 3.10.1986), details a claim by a professional photographer that he was responsible for 'meteoric' displays observed over England on September 6, 1926. The photographer stated that he sent bags of ordinary photographic flashlight powder attached to gas-filled balloons into the air. When the balloons reached an altitude of approximately five thousand feet, the powder ignited, causing a loud explosion and flames. He described a 'damp ball' shooting through the air with a sizzling sound before burning out. The article notes that astronomers declared the observed phenomena could not have been caused in this manner. The photographer reportedly conducted the experiment for amusement and to test advertising stunt potential.

Contribution 0065: 'Major ball lightning case'

This contribution from Northern UFO News (Mar/Apr 1987) recounts a significant ball lightning case experienced by David B., a former RAF operative. In 1953/54, while stationed with his wife at RAF Changi, Singapore, they witnessed a violent tropical storm followed by a sudden calm. A cricket ball-sized object, colored orange and emitting a loud hissing sound, appeared on electrical wires at the rear of their bungalow. The object then rolled along the wires, curved towards the house, and entered through open louvred shutter windows. Described as a blue/white and yellowy ball, it moved about four feet off the ground, traversing the kitchen at a slow walking pace. The house lights, switched off, glowed a dull orange while the object was inside and then went out again upon its exit. The fluorescent tube light in the kitchen also behaved similarly. The fridge made shuddering sounds, its motor accelerating and decelerating as the ball passed. After approximately 20 seconds, the ball arced back out of the kitchen through the same window and disappeared over the power lines. Inspection revealed no damage to electrical equipment, and the lights and fridge functioned perfectly. The metal bars around the window were unmarked, and there was no smell. The article highlights this as a major first-hand observation of ball lightning, noting its formation and its apparent ability to induce a magnetic field into electrical equipment, suggesting potential ramifications for UFO (or UAP) study. The contribution also mentions David B.'s observations of 'green fireballs' while stationed at RAF Coltishall in Norfolk between 1965 and 1974, noting that such reports were often classified and generally came from the east.

Contribution 0066: 'Horror for retired couple as thunderbolt blasts roof'

This article from the Daily Post (12.6.1987) reports on a retired couple, Alec and Audrey McLellan, who narrowly escaped death when a thunderbolt struck the roof of their cottage in Cwmyglo, North Wales. The incident demolished a chimney stack, showering the garden with rubble, and caused a power blackout due to a surge of electricity that blew a kitchen fusebox. Villagers described seeing a vivid red ball flashing through the sky just before the strike. Mr. McLellan initially thought an aeroplane had hit the roof, describing a colossal noise. Bricks from the chimney crashed into the loft, and dust and debris fell into the living room fireplace. The couple's cat and kitten were frightened, and their dogs barked. Firemen cleared loose rubble, and Mrs. McLellan stated they were told they were lucky to be alive. The couple felt a strong surge of electricity. Despite the impact, none of the double-glazed windows were broken, but Mr. McLellan's car was dented by falling rubble, and a plum tree was damaged. Mr. McLellan, who had experienced wartime conditions in Glasgow, stated he had never experienced a thunderbolt before and noted they had also experienced an earthquake in 1984 during their four years living there.

Contribution 0067: Welsh lights

This entry, referencing Görres's 'La mystique divine &c.' (1842, French translation 1854), discusses 'Welsh lights' observed in Wales, referred to in the local language as 'canhwillan cyrth' (small bodies). These lights are primarily seen in the counties of Cardigan, Carmarthen, and Pembrock. They are described as resembling a lamp but shining and extinguishing alternately, particularly when someone approaches. They are said to reappear behind the observer. The phenomenon is frequent enough that most elderly men have seen them. The text suggests they are 'will-o'-the-wisps' that have been interpreted psychically by the inhabitants, leading to a form of semiotics with reliable results. Beyond gross visions accessible to ordinary senses, there are also subtle and delicate apparitions visible only to highly developed eyes. These lights are not confined to fields and meadows but can penetrate houses. An account from Cardigan describes a resident who saw twelve lights enter his room, some shaped like men and others like women with children. The lights appeared to dance and invited him to eat, though no voice was heard. After invoking divine protection, he was told to be tranquil. After four hours, the lights disappeared. The resident had difficulty finding the door until his cries woke others. The local justice of the peace vouched for the man's character. Another account mentions a housekeeper at Llangathen who saw five lights in a servant's room. Later, after a fire was lit to dry the room, five maids were found suffocated. These lights are sometimes considered omens of impending death.

Contribution 0068: 'Corpse-Candles in Wales'

This entry references a letter from Mr. Davis concerning 'Corpse-Candles in Wales', from Richard Baxter's 'The Certainty of the Worlds of Spirits' (1691). The letter, addressed to a 'Venerable Sir', expresses gratitude for Baxter's work. Davis states that he is confirming points and providing information based on a piece termed a 'Supplement' by Baxter, communicated by a mutual friend, John Lewis. Davis explains that these fiery apparitions, which he calls 'Canhwillan Cyrth' in the local language, are known as 'Corps-Candles'. He notes that they resemble material candle-light and appear and disappear ('modo apparentes, modo disparentes'), especially when approached. If someone comes towards them, they vanish but reappear behind them. The color of the light indicates the nature of the impending event: a pale or bluish candle signifies the corpse of an abortive or infant; a larger one, a person of adult age. If two or three large candles appear with smaller ones, it indicates an equal number of deaths among both children and adults. If two candles come from different places and meet, it signifies the same for the corpses. If a candle deviates from the path leading to the church, it suggests an obstacle for the funeral procession. The phenomenon is also reported on the Isle of Man. An account from 1690 mentions Commander Leathes of Belfast losing thirteen men at sea during a storm; an old priest told him it was because he had seen thirteen lights heading towards the cemetery. The text also mentions that darkness can sometimes announce an impending death, citing Martin's report of a woman in Bommel, Holland, who saw a smoky mist around the heads of those facing imminent death.

Contribution 0069: 'The 'Tregardon Triangle'!'

This entry refers to a booklet titled 'Weird wonders of Wales' by Llowarch, with the content attributed to 'Bord'. No further details are provided.

Contribution 0070: 'Luminosity of the White Owl'

This item by RJWP is from 'The Field', issue III/2872, dated 11.1.1908, with attribution to D. Clarke.

Contribution 0071: Items concerning the 'Welsh lights'

This entry notes items concerning the 'Welsh lights' from the Daily Mail (London), dated 14.2.1905, with attribution to Clarke.

Contribution 0072: Items concerning the 'Woman in white'

This entry refers to items concerning a 'Woman in white' on Wadsley Common, from the Sheffield Daily Independent, dated 5.2.1920.

Contribution 0073: Tidal & seismic mechanisms

This entry lists Göran Windelius and Mattsson, concerning 'Tidal & seismic mechanisms and a forecast of seismic activity 1988–1991'.

Contribution 0074: Excerpts from Prelude to the landing on Planet Earth

This entry references excerpts from Stuart Holroyd's book 'Prelude to the landing on Planet Earth' (1977), with attribution to Kottmeyer.

Contribution 0075: Letters concerning Ball Lightning (?)

This entry concerns letters about Ball Lightning, published in 'Nature' on 19.8 and 23.9.1982, with attribution to Pinvidic.

Contribution 0076: 'La boule de l'erdre'

This entry refers to 'La boule de l'erdre' from 'Phénomènes Spatiaux' issue 18 (1968), with attribution to Sider.

Contribution 0077: 'Solving the Spook Light mystery'

This entry cites Jordan and Allen's article 'Solving the Spook Light mystery' from 'UFO Report', August 1978, with attribution to Bord.

Contribution 0078: 'Strange pipe and ghost lights in West Virginia'

This entry refers to 'Strange pipe and ghost lights in West Virginia' from 'Info Journal' issue 44 (May 1984), with attribution to Bord.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this collection are unexplained luminous phenomena, including ball lightning, UFOs/UAPs, and historical accounts of lights in the sky, particularly those reported in Wales. There is a clear interest in documenting and analyzing these events, ranging from alleged hoaxes to personal testimonies of extraordinary occurrences. The editorial stance appears to be one of archival and investigative reporting, presenting various accounts and their sources without overt skepticism or endorsement, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions. The inclusion of historical records alongside contemporary reports suggests a long-term interest in the subject matter.

This document, comprising pages 139 through 146, is an excerpt from a publication titled "Apparitions and Witches." The content is primarily historical accounts and personal testimonies related to supernatural phenomena, particularly sightings of mysterious lights, and occurrences attributed to witches or spirits. The publication date appears to be around March 1656, based on a letter included.

Content Breakdown

Historical Accounts of Lights and Apparitions

The initial pages detail numerous instances of unexplained lights, often described as "Candles," observed in various locations. These sightings are frequently linked to subsequent deaths or misfortunes.

• Page 139: Describes a woman who saw a light by the river, ventured onto the water, and drowned. It also recounts the experiences of a Sexton's Wife who saw a "blewiſh Candle" on her table end, after which a dead-born child was placed there. Another time, she saw a similar light, and a weak, newly christened child was brought to the Sexton's house and died shortly after.
• Page 140: Continues with accounts of lights. One story involves a light seen coming from a house towards the church, which was followed by the death of the eldest son and then the wife of that house. Another account features Mrs. Catharine Wyat, who saw two little lights on her belly, which vanished. A neighbour's wife also saw two candles before dying in childbirth with her child.
• Page 141: Details an event where Jane Wyat saw five lights in a chamber where maid-servants lay. These servants were later found dead, apparently suffocated by the steam from newly plastered walls and a coal fire.
• Page 142: The author recounts his own experience of seeing a "little whitish thing" flying, about the size of a walnut, which flashed like fire. He also describes seeing a fire flash near the threshold of a house.
• Page 143: Mentions a preacher's vision at the Assizes and the case of John William Lloyd, a gentleman who fell sick and died shortly after experiencing a violent paroxism.
• Page 144: Discusses "Tan-we" or "Tan-ted," described as a fiery apparition appearing in the lower region of the air, straight and long, like a glaive, lasting for miles. These phenomena are said to fall upon Free-Holders' lands and are sometimes followed by the death of the landowner.
• Page 145: Continues the discussion of "Tan-we," noting that it sparkles and brightens the area when it falls. It is mentioned that the author's mother's first husband saw such a "Dart" or "Pile" aloft, which fell near him, and he died a few months later.
• Page 146: Further accounts of lights are given, including one seen by the author's father's son-in-law, which gave a bright light. The author also reflects on the nature of these phenomena, questioning whether they are attributable to Satan and suggesting that only the Creator knows future events.

The "Tregaron Triangle"

• Page 9: Introduces the "Tregaron Triangle" incident, which reportedly occurred a few years prior on Cors Caron (Tregaron Bog) in Wales. The area is known for wildlife, but the interest here is in unusual noises and peculiar lights seen at night. The author expresses skepticism but notes that the sound was described as being like an old steam engine.
• Page 10: The author and his wife decided to investigate. They parked near the old railway line and waited through the night. Around midnight, a breeze arrived, and the night became cloudy. They heard natural night noises but also a swishing sound. The author's wife pointed out a long, low light moving across the bog, glowing dull red and travelling southwards. The light then "broke up" into smaller lights that drifted and faded. The author dubs this an "unidentified flying object."

Further Accounts and Reflections

• Page 10 (continued): Following the public release of the "Tregaron Triangle" story, more people came forward with their own experiences. In 1982, two ramblers saw a triangular shape of a cairn on a road outside Tregaron town.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this document are the observation of unexplained lights, often associated with death and misfortune, and the general belief in supernatural occurrences. The author adopts a tone of cautious investigation, expressing skepticism but also presenting credible testimonies. The "Tregaron Triangle" section highlights a shift towards more modern UFO-like phenomena, while the earlier sections are rooted in older folklore and beliefs about apparitions and witchcraft. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting these phenomena, whether they are interpreted as supernatural, spectral, or potentially extraterrestrial, without definitively attributing them to a single cause, though the author does express personal skepticism about attributing them to Satan.

This issue of 'The Field' newspaper, dated January 11, 1908, Volume III, No. 2872, is primarily focused on unexplained phenomena, with a prominent article titled 'LUMINOSITY OF THE WHITE OWL'. The publication also includes reports on UFO sightings, ghost stories, and a scientific discussion on seismic activity.

Luminosity of the White Owl

The article by R. J. W. P. details observations of luminous phenomena in North Norfolk. The author recounts experiences of seeing a moving light, initially mistaken for a carriage lamp, that exhibited rapid vertical and horizontal movements. These lights were observed on multiple occasions, sometimes appearing as a single bright object and at other times as two. The author suggests that this phenomenon might be the basis for many folklore stories involving 'lantern-men' and 'will-o'-the-wisps', and hopes that further investigation could dispel errors and superstitions, preserving a group of birds threatened with extinction. The article also includes anecdotal accounts from country folk about moving lights and luminous owls.

Welsh Mystery: Pious Villagers Watch the Sky

This section, from the Daily Mail dated February 14, 1905, reports on mysterious lights observed in the Welsh village of Egryn. The lights, described as divine by superstitious villagers, were seen irregularly. An investigation by a "Daily Mail" scientist, Mr. Redwood, suggested that the reports might be exaggerated and potentially explained by ordinary farm lanterns distorted by mist from the marsh, or phosphuretted hydrogen (marsh gas) which can self-ignite.

Another article from the Daily Mail, February 16, 1905, titled 'THE WELSH LIGHTS POSSIBLY DUE TO MARSH GAS', reiterates Mr. Redwood's findings, suggesting that the phenomena could be due to marsh gas and possibly 'will-o'-the-wisps' or practical jokes with lanterns. The article notes the disappearance of the lights coinciding with the scientist's investigation.

Ball of Fire?

Two letters published in 'Nature' in August and September 1982 discuss 'balls of fire'. The first, by Brian Pippard, describes an event at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge where, after a lightning strike, a ball of light was seen by multiple observers. It was described as blue-white, very bright, and visible for 4-5 seconds before vanishing. The second letter, by J. D. Gillett, recounts an experience in Uganda where brilliant blue balls of light, about 4-6 cm in diameter, entered a room through a window during a thunderstorm and floated across to leave by another window. This phenomenon had not been seen before or since, despite numerous storms.

La Boule de l'Erdre

This article, an investigation by Joël Mesnard published in "Phénomènes Spatiaux", No. 18, 4th Quarter 1968, details an encounter by Eugène Beaugé, a 20-year-old agricultural worker near Nantes, France. Beaugé reported being followed for five kilometers by a red-yellow luminous ball, about 40 cm in diameter, at an altitude of about 40 meters. The article emphasizes Beaugé's credibility, describing him as serious, kind, and sober. It also mentions a neighbor who also observed the phenomenon. The article explores the possibility of this being a 'St. Elmo's Fire' phenomenon.

Prelude to the Landing on Planet Earth

This section features a communication with entities referred to as 'Tom' and the 'Council'. Tom explains that they do not have physical bodies but can manifest in various forms, including human, energy bars, or very bright lights, using electrical impulses and plasma from lightning. Andrija recalls seeing a 'lightning ball' in a living room, which Tom confirms was an appearance by them. The communication discusses their advanced technology and ability to manifest beings.

Tidal & Seismic Mechanisms and a Forecast of Seismic Activity 1988-1991

This scientific article, with corrections and addenda from August 1987, discusses the relationship between global seismic wave energy release and solar torque. It presents a plot showing annual global seismic energy release and the development of solar torque. The author, Göran Windelius, notes discrepancies with other analyses, particularly during the period 1965-1980, and suggests that over-reliance on certain earthquake lists might be a factor. The article proposes that the seismic factor is related to the torque factor and predicts high levels of seismic energy release between 1988 and 1991. It also discusses the abnormal development of solar torque phases since 1966 as a potential cause for increased seismic activity.

Woman in White: Stories of a Ghost on Wadsley Common

Two articles from 'The Sheffield Daily Independent' (February 5, 1920, and February 11, 1920) report on a ghost story concerning a 'Woman in White' haunting Wadsley Common. Villagers and residents in the Worrall and Wadsley districts claim to have seen a white figure. The articles explore various explanations, including someone masquerading as a ghost, possibly to deter intruders, or a farmer's white owl being mistaken for a ghost. The stories are linked to local folklore and the area's history, including the gibbet of Frank Fearned.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this collection of articles include unexplained luminous aerial phenomena (UFOs, balls of fire, luminous owls), the intersection of folklore and potential scientific explanations, and the human tendency to interpret unusual events through superstition or scientific inquiry. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these phenomena, presenting eyewitness accounts, and exploring possible explanations, ranging from natural phenomena like marsh gas and St. Elmo's Fire to more speculative ideas about extraterrestrial or non-physical entities. There is a clear interest in documenting these occurrences and encouraging further investigation to distinguish between myth and reality.

Title: UFO REPORT
Issue: August 1978
Volume: 4
Cover Headline: SOLVING THE SPOOK LIGHT MYSTERY

This issue of UFO REPORT, dated August 1978, focuses on unraveling the mystery of 'spook lights' through scientific investigation. The cover story, "SOLVING THE SPOOK LIGHT MYSTERY" by Peter Jordan and Rita Allen, details how a pioneering group of scientists used 20th-century technology to investigate these age-old enigmas, potentially offering a solution to the UFO phenomenon.

The Eugène Beaugé Encounter (France)

The issue begins with an account of an encounter by Eugène Beaugé in France. While driving his tractor near Le Meix, Beaugé observed a mysterious, silent, sun-colored ball of light. Initially, he estimated its size and distance, but later revised these figures, comparing its apparent diameter to that of the Moon. The light followed his tractor, exhibiting peculiar behavior, such as crossing the road ahead of him before he turned, and changing sides to match his direction. The object's proximity and constant apparent diameter were noted as particularly puzzling. The light eventually disappeared suddenly, as if occulted by a screen.

Beaugé's experience continued as he drove to the Houssais farm to park his tractor and use a Renault 4L. The light reappeared and followed him. He reported the light to be always present, generally to his right. The encounter involved the light crossing the road before him and then reappearing on his right. The ball of light eventually vanished after a few hundred meters. Later, at the Houssais, he saw the light again, described as 'sun-colored,' before it disappeared. He later reported the incident to Albert Pentecouteau, who also observed the light. The report notes that the light was incomprehensible and silent.

The Vestigia Investigation (USA)

The magazine then shifts focus to the scientific research conducted by the group Vestigia in Long Valley, northwestern New Jersey, concerning 'spook lights' observed along the High Bridge Railroad. These lights have been a part of American folklore for decades, often linked to the legend of the 'Hookerman,' a brakeman supposedly killed in an accident on the railroad.

Vestigia's research, spanning five years, aimed to strip away myth and superstition using sophisticated scientific equipment. The group concentrated on the High Bridge Railroad, which has a history of these sightings. The legend of the 'Hookerman' involves a brakeman who lost his hand in an accident and was later killed by a train while searching for his lost limb, with the lights believed to be a psychic recreation of the event.

Vestigia's investigation in 1976 involved a team of 16 researchers with expertise in various scientific fields. They employed extensive equipment, including cameras, Geiger counters, oscilloscopes, and radio communicators, to study the phenomenon. The study focused on a one-mile stretch of the High Bridge Railroad. The team theorized that if the lights were observable, they should be recordable and measurable.

Scientific Findings and Explanations

During the initial test on November 20, 1976, researchers observed drastic fluctuations in electromagnetic fields. A distinct light, described as yellowish and about five to six inches in diameter, hovered over the tracks about a foot above the ground. While some observers and cameras recorded the phenomenon, others at a different post had no visual contact. The oscilloscope recorded dramatic reactions in the electromagnetic field and electrical discharges.

Subsequent analysis revealed that the 'spook lights' were not paranormal. Physicists David Finkelstein and J.R. Powell's work on the piezoelectric effect provided a key insight: stress in quartz-bearing rocks within fault zones can generate electrical potential, which, under certain conditions, can lead to discharges that ionize the air into visible light. Vestigia investigators found that the Ramapo Border Fault runs through the Long Valley area, and since 1962, numerous earthquakes have occurred along this fault.

Vestigia became convinced of a correlation between the appearance of the Long Valley lights and local seismic activity. They concluded that the lights predictably precede reports of local earthquake activity and are dependent on natural, physical principles. The abnormal radiation recorded during investigations was suspected to be associated with radon gas, bled off during earthquake activity.

Debunking the 'Hookerman' Legend

The research suggests that the 'Hookerman' legend is likely a product of imagination, and the lights themselves are explainable by geophysical science. The railroad bed's composition (granite, a good conductor) and atmospheric conditions like barometric pressure were considered. Vestigia proposed that the light's tendency to recede from human approach might be due to the disruption of the delicate field by the body's electrical charge or the static charge of the light seeking natural ground.

Conclusion and Future Implications

Vestigia's pioneering research has led to collaboration with major universities and governmental agencies. The group is refining its techniques, confident that their work may lead to more precise earthquake prediction. The local community in Long Valley appears to be accepting these scientific explanations, with the 'Hookerman' legend losing its luster.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs and related events, through a lens that balances eyewitness accounts with scientific investigation. The editorial stance favors rational, evidence-based explanations, seeking to demystify paranormal claims by grounding them in scientific principles, such as geophysics and electromagnetism. The issue highlights the importance of rigorous research methodologies and technological advancements in understanding complex phenomena. The recurring theme is the debunking of folklore and superstition through scientific inquiry, replacing myth with verifiable facts.

This issue of INFO JOURNAL, number 44, dated May 1984, features accounts of unusual phenomena in West Virginia. The primary focus is on two distinct experiences: a mysterious "strange pipe" and "ghost lights."

Strange Pipe The first account, sent by a reader, details an experience from the late 1930s in a remote area of West Virginia. The reader's husband and a friend, while looking for work, discovered a black pipe sticking out of the ground. The top of the pipe was bent over at a right angle, and a flame issued from the end. They camped near the pipe for warmth on a bitterly cold winter's night. The area was remote, with no mines or other works for miles around, leaving the origin of the pipe a mystery.

Devil's Cavern In the same general area as the strange pipe, there are caves known as Devil's Cavern. Local people avoid this area, and it is said that several people have vanished in the caverns over the years. The reader's husband reportedly visited the cavern during a lunch break and found that large rocks thrown into it disappeared without a sound, as if falling into a bottomless hole.

The location of this phenomenon is specified as being near the Coal and Coke Railroad tracks in the Buckhannon Valley, between Newland and Helvetia, West Virginia.

Ghost Lights Following a previous article on the Brown Mountain Lights, the journal received a letter from the same member regarding an unusual ghost light experience in West Virginia. This incident is said to have occurred many years ago, possibly in the late 1920s.

The narrator's husband was working on the Mace Lumber Company Railroad near Hacker Valley, West Virginia. His foreman was Pete Genenetti. One day, after picking up their paychecks, they decided to walk to Summersville, a journey of about three days. They started up Wolf Hill and eventually reached Brown's Mountain (not to be confused with the Brown Mountain in North Carolina).

As they walked along an old dirt road in the darkness, they noticed a flash of light in the sky. Pete Genenetti initially thought a storm was coming. Upon reaching another turn in the road, they observed three or four lights hovering just above the ground. One light resembled a smoky yellow oil lantern, another was bright like a gas flame, and a third was blueish.

Pete Genenetti passed by two of the lights. As he approached the next one, he stopped abruptly, crossed himself, and exclaimed "Mama Mia!" He swore the Devil was around and ran back down the mountain.

The narrator's husband continued past the remaining two lights. Just as he passed them, he heard jabbering voices that he could not understand. These voices accompanied him for the rest of the hour-long walk to the top of the mountain, during which lights continued to float in the air.

At the top of the mountain, about fifty feet from where he stood, one light fell to the ground and exploded. Just before exploding, it emitted a clear humming sound as it passed through the air. After this explosion, the other lights disappeared. The narrator dismisses the possibility of swamp gas, stating there are no swamps on that mountain.

Comments and Further Information The journal's comments suggest that both Devil's Cavern and Brown's Mountain sound like excellent locations for "Fortean investigation," noting that neither had been previously recorded to their knowledge. Possible explanations offered for the strange pipe include a vent pipe for an abandoned coal mine or gas leaking from a control valve on a high-pressure gas line, though the possibility of something "really unusual" is not dismissed.

The article highlights that this is the first time jabbering voices and humming sounds have been associated with ghost lights in their experience.

Mrs. Howard, who submitted the notes, has published a small book detailing these and other strange experiences. A copy can be obtained by sending $5 to Mrs. Howard at Box 134, Station S, Toronto, Canada M5M 3YO.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained phenomena, specifically unusual physical objects (the strange pipe) and aerial phenomena (ghost lights) in remote or mysterious locations. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation into Fortean events, presenting anecdotal evidence from readers and encouraging further research into these unexplained occurrences. The journal acts as a platform for sharing such experiences and exploring potential explanations, while acknowledging the possibility of genuinely unusual events.