Boshof is seventy-two miles north-west of Bloemfontein, and about forty north-east of Kimberley. From Boshof to the nearest point of the Vaal River—near Warrenton, or Fourteen Streams—is about twenty-five miles.
Brigade.—A body of troops, the unit of a division. An infantry brigade is composed of four battalions. The term brigade is given to the Brigade of Guards, which consists of four regiments of Foot Guards; to the Household Cavalry, composed of two regiments of Life Guards, and the Royal Horse Guards.
Brigade-Major.—Takes the same place in relation to a brigade as an adjutant in relation to a regiment.
Brigadier.—A military officer whose rank is next above a Colonel. He exercises the command of a brigade of troops, with the rank, on active service, of Major-General.
Bulawayo (the place of killing).—The capital of Rhodesia. White population 4000. A thriving, well-built town, with every modern convenience. It boasts many large hotels and churches, two theatres, a racecourse, and several schools. Electric light, newspapers, and a splendid avenue of trees, 2540 yards long and 130 feet broad, speak of the march of civilisation and bear the impress of the finger of Mr. Rhodes. A statue, characteristically colossal, of the empire-maker has been executed by Mr. John Tweed for erection on the scene of his life labours. See vol. i. p. 124.
Burg.—A town.
Burgher.—European male inhabitant of the Republics, who may have obtained the franchise. For particulars regarding the Uitlanders and the franchise see Mr. Loveday’s speech, 1895, vol. i. p. 146.
Camp.—The extent of ground occupied by an army either in huts or under canvas. They are placed, as a general rule, where wood and water are easily accessible. In standing camps the regulated interval is ten paces between each tent.
Campaign.—The period during which an army keeps the field and carries on a series of operations.
Canteen.—A regulated establishment (otherwise a store), managed for the benefit of the men by a committee of officers, for the purpose of supplying liquor, groceries, &c., to the soldier at reasonable prices.