This "treachery" the monarchists could not forgive, though bye-elections were constantly increasing the Republican membership.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
It bore the name of Explorers' Club; but, as is so often the case with clubs that monopolize a pretentious name, the membership degenerated.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
They consist of a central committee in London, and detached local groups in the provinces, and their membership is not accurately known, but it is not extensive.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae