Rushden Echo, 14th February 1908, transcribed by Kay Collins
The 50th tea and meeting of the Raunds Temperance Society was held under the presidency of Mr. George Bass.—The treasurer (Mr. Harry Lawrence) presented his accounts, showing a balance in hand of £3/9/10½.—The secretary (Mr. Sam Smith) reported on the past year, which, he said, had been one of steady work. The election of officers then took place, and resulted:- President, Mr. Wm. Ekins (of 50 years’ standing); vice-presidents, Messrs G. Bass and J. T. Tebbutt; secretary, Mr. Sam Smith; assistant secretary, Mr. A. Tebbutt; treasurer, Mr. H. Lawrence; financial secretary, Mr. G. L. Miller
