The Fishermen's Club was an evangelistic organization connected with the ministry of T. C. Horton and centered at Biola. It, along with the Women's Lyceum Club formed the nucleus around which the whole Institute was founded.The King's Business, Vol. 2.6, June 1911, pg 111, [
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In January 1911, The Fishermen's Club was incorporated in order "that the name might always be associated in this State with devotedness of life to the Word of God and to the winning of souls." In addition, the pin of the club was copyrighted, which was said to provide the fellows with "renewed obligation upon them to live the life of the Lord Jesus and defend His Word."The King's Business], Vol. 2.1, January 1911, pg 27, [ This pin belonged to the club and could be recalled from a member at any point if those in charge saw fit.The King's Business], Vol 2.6, June 1911, pg 114, http://www2.biola.edu/kingsbusiness/view/2/6/6
Ministry Events
In March 1910, The Fishermen's Club and The Lyceum Club conducted a series of Young People's Meetings. These meets were different, and the publication refers to them as "most remarkable." "The meets were different from any we have ever attended," it states later, "commencing at 7:30 sharp and closing at 9 o'clock. Fifteen minutes were allotted to the speaker if one was in evidence, but on dependece was placed upon any set address. The young people themselves had buring messages which carried conviction to all hearers. Two things were emphasized--Salvation by faith in the crucified, risen Son of God, and the full surrender of the will to Him as Lord. No adults were permitted to take part."The King's Business, Vol. 1.4, April 1910, pg 63, [ On the next page, the magazine relates the closing event of this series of meetings:
The closing episode in the Young People's meetings was a supper at the Institute of the evening of the 17th of March. Between three and four hundred jolly young people filled the auditorium, where the women of the Auxiliary had prepared a splendid repast.
There was no effort at entertainment. When the supper was over, the after-dinner speeches were givin in the form of testimonies to the joy of living a surrendered life. Mr.J. M. Irvine], chairman of the committee, presided. It was worth wile to hear the happy hearty voices, telling out the sweet story of victorious Christian living. It was so different from the ordinary banquet, terminating as it did in a service of dedication to the Lord. There is not greater mistake made by the church than that the young people are not susceptible to deep spiritual teaching and that they cannot enjoy themselves heartily in spiritual gatherings.The King's Business, Vol. 1.4, April 1910, pg 64, http://www2.biola.edu/kingsbusiness/view/1/4/16
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