The Medium had on the table two single slates which could be laid upon each other. The table was about three and a-half feet square, and covered with a cloth.
The light was kept rather dim.
(The Medium explained later in the evening that writing is best produced in the dark, because dark is negative, light positive, and negative conditions are most favorable to communication.)
Mr. Furness had brought two folding slates, which could be fastened with a screw.
Dr. Leidy and Mr. Furness and the Medium each held a double slate under the table.
Mr. Fullerton asked a question as requested, but received no answer from the Spirits.
Some scratching was now heard under the table.
The Medium took the slate held by Mr. Furness (one not screwed or fastened by hinges), and it was held under the table by Mr. Furness, Mr. Hazard and Mr. Briggs.
The Medium seemed much excited, spoke rapidly, etc., and was so much overcome that he dropped the slate (one brought by Mr. Furness) which he was holding under the table with his left hand, and left it lying on the floor under the table.
At 8 o'clock Dr. Koenig came in. The slate held by the Medium, Mr. Furness and Mr. Hazard, was held in Mr. Hazard's lap, and some taps were heard. (Mr. Furness afterwards produced taps precisely similar by rubbing the side of his finger slowly along the side of the slate.)