Snt,—I would remind " Parent and Taxpayer " that we
are all responsible for seeing that our health, education and other services are run in the best possible way. Taking no interest in them beyond grumbling at having to pay is no way to bring about success. The shortcomings of our educational system are largely due to the insistence that rates must be kept down. If only we would all take a pride in our schools, &c., and want to have the best for everyone—but no ; we still prefer to spend our money on war—at least that is the only public money spent that we don't grumble about, although it is a far larger amount.
" Parent and Taxpayer " does not mention whether his children passed the local scholarship examination at the age of 11. If they did not, be can hardly complain, as in many schools this is the only test of admission. It is to be hoped that very few people will try to get better service from the doctors by paying privately. Such action will greatly hinder the success of the scheme as it has done in the education system.—Yours, &c.,
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