To the Editor of the Norru-Carxa Darty News.
Sm,—I do not wish to lengthen the correspondence on this subject unduly, but the point which appears to have been entirely lost sight of by the Council and some ratepayers, should, I think, be brought more into prominence.
When the Council gazetted Dr. Grant as Health Officer to the Municipality not to the Council, he became the Servant of the ratepayers and naturally, as such, entitled to the salary pertaining fo that office voted and confirmed at the annual meeting, viz., Tls. 7,000 per annum.
I have no use for side issues, nor do I wish to discuss them; but on' the other hand, T also decline to admit the right of any elected body to stultify. the action of their predecessors on a dispute betwixt an employer and late employees.
What we want are good servants, and when we get them let us keep them. Your leader in this morning's issue was very appropriate, but hardly went far enough; when debts of honour are under discussion where does Dr. Grant vis-a-vis the community come li Tam, ete, 27th August.
To the Editor of the
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