Death Of Brilliant Samoan Teacher
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Apia, Jan. 2.
rE Department of Education lost one of its best Samoan teachers when Karene,, principal of Malifa Gov ernment School, which is attended by 1000 pupils, died
after a long illness, at the age of 38.
Karene was edu cated at Malifa School, where he was a clever pupil.
He later became one of the out standing school teachers in the Government service, and he was pro moted to be an inspector. His musi cal talents were very remarkable, as he not only acted as band and choir leader, but also was a composer. For instance, he set Rob ert Louis Steven son’s “Requiem” to music. He was an all-round sportsman,
and he was particularly interested in cricket and football. Several years ago he made an educational tour of New Zealand. He leaves a wife and three children.
Teaching staff of Malifa Native School, which has about 1,000 pupils.
The Director of Education, Mr. A. Mackenzie, is seated in the centre, and Karene (principal of the school), whose death is reported, is immediately behind him.