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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17343, 16 July 1924, Page 13

An interesting story of a lonely life endured by two white men on an almost barren island in the mid-Pacific, was brought by the Union Company’s motor-ship Hauraki, which arrived in Wellington on Sunday iron* San Francisco. Distress signals, flying from Maldern Island were observed from the vessel on the evening of July 1, and a course was accordingly steered towards the island until the ship was within two miles of the beach. The two w’hite men, Messrs Driver and Anderson, rowed out in a boat and told Captain J. D. Frew, the master of the vessel, that they were short of food supplies. They were give'n an ample supply from the Hauraki's stores, and were presented with magazines and newspapers, for which, seeing that very few vessels pass near the island, they were very grateful. After thanking Captain Frew for the supplies they rowed back to the island. Considering the circumstances they were very lucky to have attracted the attention of the Hauraki, as dusk was coming on when the signals were picked up. The life of the islanders was lonely in the extreme, according to one of the men. There were five natives on the atoll, who, with, the two white men, comprised the population. Vessels called at long intervals to load guano, and the Hauraki was the first to put in an appearance this year. So dreary was the life that Mr Driver (who was formerly boatswain on the Waitemata) expressed his intention of leaving by the next beat which called to load. The rondest words which lips express, Tho’ aided by Leva’s rst. caress. To seal life’s vow can scarce avail— Love’s Eyes Alone can Tell Love's Tale. The tender care that lasts for life Thro’ disillusion, grief ana strife. For coughs and colds can ease assure With Woods” Great Peppermint Cure. 16