The diseased, who live at the dispensary, are mostly those who are afflicted with the elephantiasis, by which they are rendered entirely helpless.

Medical aid is supplied free of expense.

It is worthy of remark, that there is no _public poor-house_ in Antigua,--a proof of the industry and prosperity of the emancipated people.
DISTRESSED FEMALES' FRIEND SOCIETY.
This is a society in St.John's: there is also a similar one, called the Female Refuge Society, at English Harbor.

Both these societies were established and are conducted by colored ladies.

They are designed to promote two objects: the support of destitute aged females of color, and the rescue of poor young colored females from vice.