The Authoritative Life of General William Booth, Founder of the Salvation ArmyRailton, George S. (George Scott)
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The Authoritative Life of General William Booth, Founder of the Salvation Army
Railton, George S. (George Scott)
Booth, William, 1829-1912; Salvation Army
1883. Work extended to South Africa and New Zealand.
1884. "The Training of Children," by the General, published.
First Band Journal issued.
First Rescue Home opened.
1885. "All the World" first published.
Criminal Law Amendment Act passed.
Trial and acquittal of W. Bramwell Booth.
1886. Death of The Army's first French Martyr.
The General paid his first visit to France, the United
States and Canada.
First International Congress held in London.
Work extended to Germany.
"Musical Salvationist" published.
Self-Denial Week established.
First "Orders and Regulations for Field Officers"
published, and first "Orders and Regulations for Staff
Officers" published.
1887. Thousand British Corps established.
First Slum Settlement established.
Work extended to Holland, Denmark and Zululand.
First Crystal Palace Anniversary Demonstration.
Auxiliary League founded.
General paid his first visit to Denmark, Sweden and
Norway.
"Popular Christianity," by Mrs. Booth, published.
1888. First Food Depot opened at Limehouse.
Work extended to Norway, Argentine, Finland and Belgium.
" June 21st. Mrs. Booth gave her last public address.
1889. The Petition for the Sunday Closing of Public-houses,
with 436,500 signatures, presented to the House of
Commons by the General.
Publication of "The Deliverer."
General visited Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and France.
1890. 25th Anniversary of The Army celebrated at the Crystal
Palace.
Oct. 4th. Mrs. Booth's Death.
" " 13th. Funeral Service at Olympia--36,000 present.
" " 14th. Funeral at Abney Park.
Publication of "In Darkest England" by the General.
1891. Work extended to Italy and Uruguay.
General first visited South Africa, Australia, New
Zealand and India.
£1,000. 0. 0. subscribed for "Darkest England" Scheme.
General signed "Darkest England" Trust Deed.
Opening of Industrial and Land Colony at Hadleigh, Essex.
Publication of "Social Gazette."
1892. General visited Denmark, Germany and Switzerland.
Publication of "Life of Catherine Booth."
1892. Work extended to West Indies.
1893. General visited Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Holland and
Norway.
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