BURNHAM THE SCOUT.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 140, 24 June 1901, Page 1

BURNHAM THE SCOUT.

Major Burnham, the famous American scout, is now on his way to AVest Africa, where he has been engaged to lead an expedition through a part of the country where, hitherto, no white man has ever been. So far as his British reputation and services are concerned, Major Burnham made his career by winning General Baden Powell’s admiration during tho first Matabele war, by the success of his exploits, based upon an extraordinary instinct which equals that of a Red Indian. Thus, when the present war was at its worst last year, and troops were continually falling into traps for want of proper guides, Lord Roberts sent for Major Burnham to IClondylce, where he had for the time being made his home, and he rendered much good service at the front —in shoperding those without a sheperd. Since his return, several months ago from South Africa, he and Mrs Burnham have been residing in England. Major Burnham is of tho middle height, with a very s'.aight, thick-set figure, and soldierly bearing. His hair and moustache are very fair, the most striking feature of his face being the bright, piercing eyes of a singularly clear blue, which twinkle in a delightful way as he recalls some one of the many amusing incidents which have befallen him in his adventurous career. Mrs Burnham is a Californian, has accompanied her husband on several of his most hazardous expeditions- She was travelling through the country with him when the first Matable AVar broke out, and, with her boy by her side and her baby strapped on her back, shared his perils for many anxious weeks. But Mrs Burnham’s adventures are, apparently, by no means over. She sturdily announces her intention of accompanying Major Burnham on his next expedition after the present one. As at present arranged, it will probably be through Terra Del Eucgo.