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One was placed on the other and both laid upon the table in front of Professor Thompson, one end of the slates being held by him and the other by Mr. Kellar. When the upper slate was removed the under side of it was covered with writing. Professor Thompson then changed his position to that which he held when with Dr. Slade to the end of the table opposite Mr. Furness, and to Mr. Kellar's right.
Nine slates were found lying on a small stand about six feet from the table. These slates were washed one by one on the stand, and laid in a pile on the table at Mr. Kellar's right. A slate was taken from the pile, both sides washed, another slate placed upon it, and both held together under the edge of the table. Two more slates were taken and apparently both sides washed.
Harry Kellar, a professional conjurer, at Egyptian Hall. The men seated themselves at a common pine table, 5 ft. x 3 ft., with leaves. Mr. Kellar sat at one side of the table, Mr. Furness at one end to his left, Professor Thompson at one corner to Mr. Furness's left, and Mr. Fullerton opposite Mr. Kellar. The end of the table to Mr. Kellar's right was unoccupied.
Kellar's plan of displaying a few of his own tricks was excellent: the dusky professionals were stimulated to show theirs, which, as described, were miracles. The Pakeha Maori, already quoted, saw a Maori Tohunga perform 'a very good miracle as times go, but he does not give any particulars. The late Mr.
Professor Thompson was asked to write a question, which he did while the side of the slate on which he wrote was turned away from Mr. Kellar. The slate was not turned over, the written question remaining on the under side, and it was held at the usual place under the table, Mr. Kellar's thumb remaining above the table in full view, while the fingers held the slate up under the table.
First, there had been Mister Haggin, Derby and Bob, of Meringe; next, Captain Kellar and Captain Kellar's mate of the Eugenie; and, finally, Harley Kennan and the officers of the Ariel. Without exception, he had found them all different, and delightfully different, from the hordes of blacks he had been taught to despise and to lord it over.
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