The Ranger.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, 28 February 1891, Page 2

The Ranger.

A correspondent in our last issue took a double-barrelled shot at the Banger and the Borough Council. We like to see interest taken in public matters, and very probably the Ranger, in his duties, leaves much undone, which would have been better done. Our correspondent mentions, horses running at large of an evening ; we believe they do, but we think it strange that, if the horses he mentions have been so troublesome, he has not brought the matter j under that officer's notice. Of course if he has done so, and found that no notice was taken, his duty was clearly to have reported the Ranger for neglect jQf__.djjty, .to the Council. He seems not to have done this, therefore his letter is peculiar, just at the timefresh applications are called for the work. On another point our correspondent seems sad, and that is, that though the Council has called for tenders, the present Ranger has secured the position. Eudently this shows that the Borough Councillors believe that the officer has given satisfaction and done his duty. The position needs a man of tact, and many a one would quickly have the town by storm. Of course this should be no ressSa why straying animais should not be impounded, but it is a reason for those who have anything to complain of, to see that the complaints are laid before the Council. Two objects would be served, — one, that the Council would know that the Ranger was neglecting his duty ; the other, that the matter complained of would be attended to. No man can be everywhere, and those who break the by-laws keep a careful watch on the Ranger's movements. Every public officer deserves and should receive the support and assistance of the law-abiding population. If this was done there would be less to grumble about.