"And then, as I have been saying all along, acting on this principle constitutes true religion. As labour done from selfish, fleshly motives is of the earth, and as the results which follow it will perish with the earth, even so labour done to bless mankind and to please God is Divine, and the results flowing out of it must be everlasting honour and joy. Where this principle is carried into effect, every part of human conduct becomes religious--nay, a positive act of Divine worship, and an acceptable song of praise." Important Events Connected With The General's Life And Work 1827. Jan. 17th Catherine Mumford--afterwards Mrs Booth--born at Ashbourne, Derbyshire Apr. 10th William Booth born at Nottingham. 1844. Conversion of Catherine Mumford and William Booth. 1852. Apr. 10th William Booth entered the Methodist Ministry. 1855. June 16th Marriage of William Booth and Catherine Mumford. 1856. March 8th Birth of William Bramwell (now General) Booth. 1859. Mrs. Booth's first pamphlet "Female Ministry" published. 1861. Commenced to travel as Revivalist. 1865. July 5th Commenced Mission Work in East of London. First Headquarters opened in Whitechapel Road. 1868. Christian Mission commenced work in Scotland. 1870. Publication of "How to reach the Masses" by the Rev. W. Booth. 1875. Publication of the first volume of music. 1878. First Deed Poll, signed legally, constituting The Christian Mission. " Xmas. The name of the Christian Mission altered to The Salvation Army, and the Rev. William Booth assume the title of General. First Corps flag presented by Mrs. Booth. "Practical Christianity" by Mrs. Booth published. 1879. Dec. 29th Publication of the first number of the "War Cry." Formation of the first Salvation Army Band at Consett. 1880. Headquarters removed to Queen Victoria Street. Opening of the work in the United States and Australia. Opening of first Training College. Publication of first "Orders and Regulations." "Godliness," by Mrs. Booth, published. 1881. Work extended to France. First number of the "Little Soldier" issued. 1882. Opening of the Congress Hall and International Training College at Clapton. Marriage of W. Bramwell Booth and Captain Florence Soper. Work extended to Switzerland, Canada, Sweden and India. Publication of "Life and Death" by Mrs. Booth. First Prison-Gate Home opened in London.