"By the help of God and by the bravery of Her Majesty's soldiers, the troops under my command have taken possession of Bloemfontein.
"The British flag now flies over the Presidency, evacuated last evening by Mr. Steyn, late President of the Orange Free State.
"Mr. Frazer, member of the late Executive Government, the Mayor, the Secretary to the late Government, the Landrost, and other officials met me two miles from the town and presented me with the keys of the public offices.
"The enemy have withdrawn from the neighborhood, and all seems quiet. The inhabitants of Bloemfontein gave the troops a cordial welcome."
THE OBSERVATION BALLOON.
Used by the British in observing the Boers' position.
This balloon caused great annoyance to the Dutch and they
tried in vain with rifle and cannon to puncture it.
WOUNDED OFFICERS CHATTING IN WARD NO. 1