Retirement Of W. Samoa

Educationalist

From Our Own Correspondent

Apia Dec 26

MR. A. McKENZIE, Superintendent of Schools in Western Samoa for 11 years, left the Territory for New Zealand with Mrs. McKenzie by the “Matua” on December 27.

Mr. McKenzie has been an education alist in the islands for 24 years which probably constitutes a record.

He was in charge of education first at Niue Island, later in the Cook Islands and then in Western Samoa.

He was also a member of the Western Samoan Legislative Council for the last 11 years.

During his service in Samoa, Mr. Mc- Kenzie has seen important educational changes take place in the Territory. He opened the first Government High School at Ifi Iff, Apia, and also the Teachers’

Training College.

Due to his efforts the present scholar ship scheme came into operation, under which between 40 to 50 students were given an opportunity for training and education in New Zealand. He also in augurated the scheme for visits by Samoan teachers and inspectors to New Zealand in order to expand their educa tional horizon and knowledge.

Residents of Apia regret the departure of Mr, and Mrs. McKenzie who were very popular in all circles in the community.