The San Francisco call., 1905-05-26
CLAD TO SEE
MISS BOOTH
Commander of the Salvation
Army Greeted at AIhambra
by Enthusiastic Audience
FIRST TRIP TO COAST
Appearance in San Francisco
Is Made Memorable by the
Treatment Given TO Leader

Caifornia's welcome to Miss z. Booth.
Commander Of the Salvation Army in
The United States, at the AIhambra last
night, was successful. so successful that
the crowds OF admirers OF this woman.
y no has done so much for the poor in
soul and spirit. could not all be admitted
TO the hall When she made her ap-
pesrance before the vast audience, dress
cd in the simple regulation red and blue
regalia OF the order. the enthusiastic ap-
plsuse drowned the voice OF the speaker
who introduced her. Sympathy for he;
cause and admiration for the work she
has done made the San Francisco vel
come one which Miss Booth herself called
generous
Commander Miss Booth lectured on
Under Two Flags" meaning one of
Christ and the other OF the United States.
under which she works. She spoke of the
work as a means OF raising the criminal
from the depths Of depravity 10 a cOndi-
lion OF respect for the laws Of God and
country. and the assistance given the
needy with ever increasing number. Pee
pie who have seen these hard working
army men and women toiling through
city Sums and rescuins the unfortunate
d0wucsst on the street heard the Com
mauder Of this band OF workers in the
United States last night
STUDYING THE FAR WEST.
She came all the way from New York
10 learn the conditions existing in the
West, and for the first time she made
her appearance in this city last night.
Miss Booth grew up in the society in
which she is now a leader, having taken
a position in the army ranks when she
vas seven years Of age. So capable has
she shown herself to be that recently
she was promoted from commander in
canada to grand commander in this
country Her previous work had been
confined TO England and Europe before
coming TO Canada. but Miss Booth AYERS
that the progress made BIZ the orgaui-
cation in the United States makes her
proud OF her new command
Last nights reception at the Alhambra
was a public demonstra ton Of the syn.-
pathy for the Salvation cause Rev r
W Clampett, Trinity Episcopal Church
made brief Introductory remarks on the
history Of the society and the work ac-
conpiished since IL was founded
Miss Booth came forward. but the opeu-
ing OF her talk was STAYED for a time bv
the oeafening applause that greeted her
advent She made several attempts to
address the audience and each was met
by more hearty cheering This attitude
OF the auditors greatly ENCOURAGED the
commander. who was fatigued from over
work, 10 handle her subject with much
ease
PROGRESS GREAT EVERYWHERE
Since this great work was started. -
said Miss Booth last night. 1.-The progress
mas been remarkable throughout the
world People little realize the magni-
tuce this undertaking has become but
when We stop 70 think what an army of
men and women are giving up the free
dom OF life in its pursuit an idea Of its u
menSion can be obtained. Starting from a
missionary society with no firm footing
the Salvation Army has grown into pro-
portions that make il powerful as an in
teTnational order England and the Con-
tinent are also aided in the work Of car
ing FOR the spiritually needful The CON-
mand Of this great work is attributed to
my father and ii was by him that I was
made a disciple Of its teachings.
Special plans are now under way for
the extension Of the work 10 every part
Of the globe, but in the meantime no
cessation of the present work viii be toll
Grated 1t is our great aim TO help the
doWntrodden hy appealing 10 his man
hood as we find him and by ministering
10 his wants even as Christ would have
done were he on earth as We. 1 have
been raised in the teachings OF this faith
WORKERS SEE GREAT CRIsIE.
Poverty that is Incredible and crime
that makes Us shudder become familiar
sights 10 the workers of the faith. but
conversions add 10 the list Of our mem
bers every day
II consider this one of the greatest OF
benefactions in the world, that of assist
ing those IN need. To this end we ask
the assistance and cooperation Of You
san Frsnciscans in this, the greatest
charity We can perform. It is true that
my reception in America shows the ap-
precis ton Of the people for the cause,
and with this encouragement hope TO