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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7834, 29 May 1905, Page 2

Our Letter Box.

(We are not responsible for opinions expressed by correspondents.) MOUNTAIN ACCIDENTS.

(To tho Editor.) The occurrence of the 'recent fatality on Mount Egmont, tho disappearance of Mr King, might perhaps make it worth suggesting whether the erection of a fairly high flagstaff in the Mountain House grounds might not bo desirable, with a searlet and while flag or pendant continually flying therefrom. Such flag would probably be visible from, tho slope of the mountain by und above the "Castle," forming some guide to a possibly bewildered novice. In tho event of any climbing party not turning up before nightfall at tho house, a gun lired at some regular intervals for ap hour or two after dark, and again similarly at daylight in the morning, might enable any massing tourist to locate his posi-ti«-n. and to effect his egress from the gorges, bush, or wherever he had lost himself. A notice posted at tho house might not be useless, informing inexperienced visitors that if the guide or caretaker strongly advises them not to attempt the ascent of the mountain ulone, or not to go beyond the track, they would do wisely to abide by his instructions.—l am, etc., ' , c.w.w.