A container including a neck and an opening, in combination with a
tamper-evidencing closure including a top, a depending annular skirt and a
tamper-evidencing band frangibly connected to the annular skirt. The
container includes a locking surface on the neck spaced from the opening.
The tamper-evidencing band includes an inwardly turned retaining rim that
extends at least partially upwardly. The retaining rim has a free edge for
engagement with the locking surface as the closure is removed from the
neck. The retaining rim includes a locking surface engaging structure,
most preferably provided by a plurality of outwardly directed flutes
spaced circumferentially thereon and a second securing structure located
on the retaining rim between the flutes. Drain passageways are provided in
the rim to enable draining and/or evaporation of trapped liquid.
