The Salvation Army beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole". The Army was founded in 1865 in London by one-time Methodist circuit-preacher William Booth and his wife Catherine as the East London Christian Mission, and can trace its origins to the Blind Beggar tavern. In 1878 Booth reorganised the mission, becoming its first General and introducing the military structure which has been retained as a matter of tradition. Its highest priority is its Christian principles. The current international leader of The Salvation Army and chief executive officer (CEO) is General Brian Peddle, who was elected by the High Council
The Salvation Army, Canada in cities and towns across Canada. In 1886, only four years after it had come to Canada from England, the Salvation Army built its Territorial Headquarters for Canada and Bermuda. It also housed the Toronto Temple, built 1886, demolished 1954. Arnold Brown (General of The Salvation Army) OC (December 13, 1913 – June 26, 2002), the 11th General of The Salvation Army (1977-1981) served as territorial commander in 1974. Arnold Brown compiled a history of the first 50 years of Salvation Army ministry in Canada, entitled "What Hath God Wrought?". Like other Salvation Army brass bands, the Canadian (Canada and