Although it has been in existence for several years, yet it was mostly confined to the whites and free people of color, during slavery.

The calling together assemblies of rural negroes, and addressing them on the subject of missions, and soliciting contributions in aid of the cause, is a new feature in the missionary operations to which nothing but freedom could give birth.
TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES.
The first temperance society in Antigua was formed at the beginning of 1836.

We give an extract from the first annual report: "Temperance societies have been formed in each town, and on many of the estates.

A large number of persons who once used spirituous liquors moderately, have entirely relinquished the use.

Some who were once intemperate have been reclaimed, and in some instances an adoption of the principles of the temperance society, has been followed by the pursuit and enjoyment of vital religion.