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serious damage to the King Memorial Hut and the Sefton bivouae, the heavy weight of snow crushing in the roof, breaking many of the rafters and stays. New material had to be procured and carried up to repair,the damage and to strengthen the buildings. All the material is now on the spot, and the work of repairing is being effected. The chamois and that: liberated on the reserve have been seen several times during the summer. A near yjew of a herd of thirty-two thar, including eight young ones, was once sighted on the Sealy Range at the back of the Hermitage, and all the animals appear in splendid condition. Four young thar from the Wellington Zoo were, liberated during the summer near the locality, which should infuse new blood and strengthen the herd. The chief climb during the season was the solitary ascent of Blount Cook by Mr. 8. Turner, F.R.G.S. He is the first unaided amateur to make the ascent. It is a splendid achievement, and is the reward of pluck and perseverance. Besides the climbs recorded in the following list, one ascent was made on the Hochstetter Dome, one of Mount Kitchener, two of Mount Annette, five of Mount Wakefield, one of Barron's Saddle, one crossing of Graham's Saddle, and four ascents and six crossings of the Copland Pass.

List of High Ascents at Hermitage during Season of 1918-19.

Te Anau - Milforij Track. There was a considerable increase in the traffic on this, track, and as arrangements have been made to bridge the Whitestone and Mararoa Rivers before next season starts, there will lie the necessary improvements in the. motor service, which has acted as a deterrent to many intending visitors. More than one reliable motor firm has expressed a desire to take up this run, provided the rivers and the road are attended to. Overseas Agencies. Various causes have contributed to keep these agencies .'cry busy, more especially, however, for other Departments than the Tourist, and the Sydney Agent in particular has bad a very strenuous time.

Hate. Name of Peak. ! jSt!*' Climbed by Name of Guide. Route and Bemarks. About j 1918. April 15 About Unnamed twin peak (end | 7,542 of Malte Brun Range) 7,542 | Miss E. Joachim .. P. Graham Ascent and traverse by west face from Ball Hut and Tasman Glacier. 10,058 Mr. MoKenzie, Miss : J. Lippe Ascent and descent by east E. Marshall face from Malte Brun Hut. 10,058 Mr. S. Turner .. R.Young Ditto. 8,651 Miss I). Theomin .. P. Graham Traverse —ascent by eastern arete, descent by west face from Mueller Hut. 8,651 Miss I. Thomson, Miss A. Cowling Ascent and descent by west Barnett, Mr. Barnett face from the Mueller Hut. 8,651 , Miss Digby.. .. B. Young Ditto. 8.051 Mr. W. Graves, Mr. Guideless E. I'. Lee, Mrs. Lee Doc. 18 Minarets Peaks .. 10,058 Dee. 18 Dee. 27 Minarets Peaks .. | 10,058 Mount Sealy .. ... 8,651 Dec. 30 Mount Sealv ■• .. 8,651 ■ * Dec. 30 Dec. 30 Mount Sealy .. .. 8,651 Mount Sealy .. .. 8,651 1919. Jan. 6 7,995 Mr. W. A. Kennedy.. ! J. Lippe .. Asoent was made from a camp at the end of the Godley Glacier and thence up the Grey Glacier to the west side of the mountain. 7,542 Mr. II. A. Hall, Miss ] J. McDonald Ascent and traverse by west. Lorimer face from Ball Hut. 9,000 I Miss D. Theomin . . I P. Graham Ascent made from the Hooker Hut by the south face from Hooker Glacier. 10,085 ; Mr. E. P. Lee, Mr. W. R. Young Ascent and descent by south Graves face from Malte Brun Hut. 8,858 i Mr. H. A. Hall, Miss J. .McDonald Ascent and descent by the Lorimer north-west arete from the Bealey ami Tasman Glaciers from 'Ball Hut. 8,858 Dr. E. Teichelinann, P. Graham Ascent and descent by the Mr. K. Garriek west face from the Dorothy and Tasman Glaciers from BallHut. 8,975 Miss A. Humphreys ., P. Graham Complete traverse. U'roni a and ' camp in Gorilla Creek the 8,761 ascent was made by the south face to the summit of the Nun's Veil, and thence by t he main north arete to the Priest's 'Cap, and down north side to the Murchison ... . Valley and to the Ball Hut, 12.349 , Mr.. S. Turner, F.R.G.S. Guideless.. Ascent and descent by Green's route from the King Memorial Hut. 8,651 Mr. Smith, Mr. Orange; J. Stout .. Ascent and descent by west Mr. Lane — face from Mueller Hut. 8,651 Miss A. Barton, Miss v P. Graham Ascent and descent by west, Annette Barton, Miss face from Mueller Hut, - I "'.' S. Johnston' ' I Unnamed triple peak on 7,995 the spur between the Grey and Maud Glaciers (Godley Glacier distriot) Jan. (i Jan. 9 Unnamed twin peak (end 7,542 of Malte Bran Range) Mount Sturdoe.. .. : 9,000 Jan. 9 Minarets Peaks .. 10,085 Jan. 9 Mount Johnston .. 8,858 i . Feb. 11 Mount Johnston .. 8,858 Feb. 21 Nun's Veil and Priest's 8,975 Cap (Mount Birotta) and 8,761 itar. 6 Mount Cook ..: .. 12,349 liar. 11 Mount Sealy .. .. 8,651 liar. 11 Mount Sealy .. .. 8,651 i i . _^____^_ i