The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-26

ing of suspicion and envy natural to the poor she went daily in and out among them and today Is the idol of that class of people in the slums of London known as tho submerged tenth and to ray of hope that the life to come will be better than the life now is about all they have to be thankful for.
 "For eight years she was the leader of the army in Canada and British North western America, during which time she organized and operated the army in the KlondylSe nnd it was the great experi- ence and executive ability developed dur ing her administration in that country that has fitted her so well for the re- sponsibllty that she now holds as com mander-n- n-ehef of the army in the United States.
 Thousands of Soldiers.
 As ander-n-chlef she has now under her control more than $500 com missoned officers and tens of thousands of soldiers in the great army Of peace which Is working day and night for the betterment of their fellow men.
 "In conclusion, ladies and gentlemen, let me say that since the dawn of his tory great men have appeared from time to time on the horizon, soldiers. states men, philosophers and writers, the fame of some continue to shine with increased brlllancy while some are gradually dis appearing Into the realms of tradition. The names which will lead all the rest and be honored by men in ages to come are those who have shown by their work that they have loved their fellow men. And among this latter class, in future times, when the world sums up and takes note as to who 1t was thar loved his Tel low man most and set on foot the great est plan ever devised to alleviate his con dition the name of William Booth will lead all the rest,
 q have now the pleasure of introduce ing the gifted daughter and aid to this great man-General Eva Booth.
 Miss Booth Talks.
 Miss Booth told of her coming Into the world on Christmas and how seven years later to the day she consecrated herself to God She said that she was in the Sal vation Army by choice; that she herself had chosen to eonsecrate her life to the work, and that she loved the army be- cause of the wonderful things it has ac- complished. Her tribute to the life and work of her venerable father, Gen. Will liam Booth, was beautiful and her ref erence to her sister, Consul Booth-Tucker, who met her death in 6 railroad accident was pathetic.
 Great things are being accomplished by the army in the south, especially In Bir- mingham, the Commander said. The local corps Is perhaps the largest In the south and Miss Booth said that all of the offl- cers appreciated the generous treatment accorded them by everyone here. She said that it was q great pleasure to visit Birmingham, and meet with the people.
 In referring to the work of the army the Commander said:
 "The paramount issue Is the uplifting fs,,lft trial social and financial, are secondary to it. It is acknowledged that the army, in taking charge of the worst of society has added moral wealth to the great cities of every land. We rescue them and teach them to help others. And how do we do it? There Is none so low but Christ can lift him up, none so black in sin but Jesus blood will make him white, and it Is our confidence In Jesus that gives us the strength" As Miss Booth spoke her dark eyes burned with the intense light of deep religious enthusiasm, and her voice rose to a high pitch and grew melodious in q tone that approached a chant Jesus is first and last with us, that legend on the banner speaks of him; that song that echoes down the stone vault of the prison tells of his mercy; that light that shines for the miserable and unhappy takes It's brilliancy from his grace"
 Meeting Last Night.
 When the curtain was raised last night the lights were lowered and Miss Booth entered the stage leading eight children. who were dressed in shepherdess cos tume carrying crooks and lanterns. The Lord is My Sheppard was the : text chosen by Miss Booth, and for something over an hour she talked. .%delivering one of the finest sermons ever heard in Bir- mlneham Miss Booth is all of vitality and earnestness. She speaks in clear and distinct tone, with an unmlstakable Eng fish accent, her voice rising and falling according to the mood conveyed by the discourse.
 Something like s100 was subscribed by the audience towards the work of the Salvation army in Birmingham. including checks for s25 each from John w. Maynor and the Mayor in behalf of the city Of