THE MEDICAL FUND.

King Country Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 19, 1 March 1907, Page 3

THE MEDICAL FUND.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —I notice in your last issue it was stated that some objection had been made to the signing of the undertaking to pay £l per year for three years, for the purposes of securing the services of a doctor for Te Kuiti and out districts. It was quite recognised by the Committee at the time the arrangement was made, that such might be "the case, but in a general sense it was found impossible to do other than get a definite security. Naturally most of those who promise, would recognise the moral obligation just as strongly as the legal one, but in approaching a doctor, we are dealing with a stranger, who might reasonably ask for something more tangible than promises. Moreover, it is desirable to secure the very best man possible, and the best men always command the most inducement. Between the Committee and the doctor, there will be a purely business arrangement, and, as has been remarked, a moral obligation carries no weight in business. It is to be hoped the settlers will view the matter in a broad spirit, and give the necessary guarantee readily, so that the doctor can be procured at the earliest possible moment. —I am, ete., COMMITTEEMAN.