The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-25
General EOangeLine Booth
 To Visit Waterbury Sunday
WOrld-FamOus Figure to Speak at Second Church
 Forum

\ General Evangeline Booth, for !, ner international leader of the Salvation Army, will be the guest speaker at the Second -Congrega- tional Church Forum next Sunday b evening, March 30th, at 7:30 at the invitation of Rev. Dr. John c. Walker. The topic of her address will be Christian Democracy" General Evangeline Booth, fourth adaughter of General William Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, was born in London, England, on Christmas Day. While still in the inursery and school room, William 1Booth's family, true to their tradi- tioI1, played at leading meetings and ' addressing audiences. Hence at an lage when most girls lives are filled with lessons and youthful pursuits, 7 Evangeline Booth was one of her fathers most able assistants in his lwork among the poor of the East End of London, and had preached Aher first sermon mounted on a chair in the open street. Thus commenced Sfa public life that has, ever since, been unreservedly devoted to the service of humanity.
 Great Responsibilities
 With the expansion of The Sal- lvation Army, Evangeline Booth was Nearly given large responsibilities. StStill in her teens, William Booth Phppointed his fearless daughter cap- tain of @ Salvation Army Corps sit- tuated in the worst part of the West End of London. Here that distinc- Five capacity for winning the hearts lof men and women which the gen. eral has shown throughout her career early displayed itself, and within @ short time the fierce and brutal opposition then in existence to the Arrny's message disappeared. The whole neighborhood was filled with admiration at the courage of the girlish leader, and newsboys and roughs banded themselves into bodyguard for her protection.
 Similar results followed in suc- seeding appointments, including the famous city of Torquay, the exclu- Sive and aristocratic English seaside resort, on the coast of Devon. Ger tain sections of Torquay's popula- ton did not want the message of The Salvation Army and long 5truggle, marked by the persecution ind prosecution for the right to breach the gospel, ensued. Evange- ine Booth was sent by her father to Jake charge of the wark. She fought he legal battle through the Houses of Parliament and was successful in obtaining the repeal of the obnox- ous bylaw. The rank of Commis- ,ioner was bestowed on her as a special mark of the Generals ap- preciation and the Army's grati- Jude.
 For two years, the new commis- bioncr travelled Europe, using her oratory and her musical talents with great effect. crowds hocked to hear Ter, and that chronic handicap to And halls large enough to accomo- plate the people desirous Of hearing rer which has since marked the Generals career, soon made itself felt.
 London Operations
 At the early age of 23, Evange- line Booth was appointed to the command of all Salvation Army operations in London, with the Oversight of the International Train- Png College thrown in. Either task was sufficient to appall the stoutest heart. London developed an affec- Ion for this girl-champion which oordered on worship, and the im- nense gatherings which she address ,ed are still quoted as, peaks in Salvation Army achievement.
 Changes in the higher commands eft the leadership of Canada va bant and at the request of her Father. Evangeline Booth consented 20 fill the position. This she lid for nine years, expansion of svery branch of the Army work be- lng the keynote of her stay. During he gold rush of 1898, she organized mission and nursing corps, taking t herself to the Klondike and shar- Ing the perile and hardships of the pioneers.
 Tn 1904 Miss Booth was appoint bd to the national leadership of