Domestic peace and quietness have superseded discord and strife, and a very general sense of astonishment at the gross delusion which these drinks have long produced on the human species is manifest." "The numbers on the various books of the society amount to about 1700.
One pleasing feature in their history, is the very small number of those who have violated their pledge." "On several estates, the usual allowance of spirits has been discontinued, and sugar or molasses substituted." The temperance society in Antigua may be specially regarded as a result of emancipation.

It is one of the guardian angels which hastened to the island as soon as the demon of slavery was cast out.
FRIENDLY SOCIETIES.
The friendly societies are designed exclusively for the benefit of the negro population.

The general object is thus stated in the constitution of one of these societies: "The object of this society is to assist in the purchase of articles of mourning for the dead; to give relief in cases of unlooked for distress; to help those who through age or infirmities are incapable of helping themselves by marketing, or working their grounds; _to encourage sobriety and industry, and to check disorderly and immoral conduct."_ These societies obtain their funds by laying a tax of one shilling per month on every member above eighteen years of age, and of six pence per month on all members under that age and above twelve, which is the minimum of membership.

The aged members are required to pay no more than the sum last mentioned.
The first society of this kind was established in St.John's by the present rector, in 1829.

Subsequently the Moravians and Wesleyans formed similar societies among their own people.