... May 1874, the movement was introduced into Canada by Mrs. Doyle of Owen Sound, Ontario. In 1874 Mrs. Letitia Youmans who was the first Canadian leader later established the second union in Picton, Ontario. In 1875 she organized the Toronto WCTU, and by 1877 a network of local unions ... "the best known and best beloved woman in America," and "God's honored captain of the Great Host." And Mrs. Youmans who was the first Canadian WCTU president. During her five years" term of office, she traveled extensively through Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces, organizing societies, and tryin...

• Word Count: 2672
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School