revitalisation occurred with the coming to the fore of harold wilson, treasurer in hilary 1935, along with frank byers as president and raymond walton as secretary. efforts made to provide a stronger draw to the society - including the institution of a society newspaper and library - had membership treble to over 300. membership continued to grow during and after the war, with its peak hit under the presidency of jeremy thorpe in 1950, of over 1000 members. by this point, the liberal club had become more of a social club, including drinking events, balls and parties, some of which are continued by the society in its modern form.