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A few months passed and the class grew in numbers, until in the summer of 1906 it was organized under the name of the "Fishermen's Club," (See Matthew 4 :19) and now has a membership of about 100. There has been str ict adherence to the principle of striving for a single object, viz., the study of God's Word, and the doing of active, aggressive personal work for the Lord Jesus Christ. In these thirteen years, more than 100 men have gone out from the Club into definite Christian work. Eighteen are missionaries in foreign field s, under the various evangelical denominations,-one a medical mi ssionary. They are in China, Japan, Siam, Afr ica and Centra l and South America. Eight are occupying pastorates, and sixteen are in theological schools preparing for the ministry. Fifteen or more have volunteered for foreign missions, The Lyceum Club This unique organization sti ll proves its need of living and the power of its well-lived life. Its purpose is not to af ford amusement to girls, but to help them mature into a well rounded Chr istian young womanhood. Nevertheless the social hour and the hour fo llowing the lesson, affords them the fel lowship that all young people need. The several hundred office and store girls who consider themselves members are represented each Tuesday night by a goodly number at the supper table and in the Bible Class which follows. Between 100 and 200 show their growing interest in Bible study by their close attention through the entire class. They are intensely loyal to their leader, the founder of the club, Mrs. T. C. Horton, who is by turn, mother, companion, counsellor, and sympathizer. Although Mrs. Horton has taught the class all these years, circumstances have compelled her to call in a helper recently for that part of the work. Many a homesick, motherless girl has been brought in by friends and saved much by the hearty fe llowship, wise counsel and friendship which she has found in the Club. A few good Christian women, who are always in attendance, are of untold help to these girls. There are prayer circles which are pledged to daily prayer and commitment of Scriptures. Sick-beds and sor-
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