BORN A MISSIONARY.
• An extraordinary affair has occurred at Maryport. A wife of a laborer in the town gave birth to a son. When the child was born it was found that its head was covered with a veil or caul. The veil was placed at one aide, and no notice was taken of it nntil some hours after the child's birth. When examined, however, it was found that the word 3 " British and Foreign Bible Society" were Impressed deeply upon tha veil. When this discovery was made the greatest excitement prevailed in the neighborhood, Borne of the women declaring that nothing short of a miracle had been enacted. The doctor, who Inquired into the matter, however, soon explained the affair. The veil, whilst in a pliable condition, had been placed on a Bible, on the cover of which the words " British and Foreign Bible Society " were deeply indented. The words were in this way transferred to the veil; bnt aome of the inhabitants still ascribe the Bffair to some supernatural influence, and declare that the child la a " missionary born."— Leeds Mercury.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume XIV, Issue 4539, 30 November 1889, Page 3
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183BORN A MISSIONARY. Oamaru Mail, Volume XIV, Issue 4539, 30 November 1889, Page 3
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