The pledge, as was the custom, required "total abstinence from distilled liquor," but allowed wine and cider.
He also established an evening school for them, many never having had any chance for an education, and it became unpopular not to attend.
This was in session also a few hours on Sunday.

It was taught by Mr.
Anthony himself or his own family teacher without expense to the pupils.

Everything about the factory was conducted with perfect system and order.

Each man had a little garden around his house.

Mr.Anthony looked upon his employes as his family and their mental and moral culture as a duty.