BOERS AND THE BRITISH FLAG.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVI, Issue XIX, 9 May 1896, Page 536

BOERS AND THE BRITISH FLAG.

A number of doughty Boers from remote country districts were gathered together on the Market Square at Pretoria recently discussing the colour of the British flag. One young hero from Lydenburg asserted that it was red and blue. ‘ No,’ said another, ‘it is all red, the colour of the Englishman’s neck.’ The argument waxed hot, until presently an ancient patriarch arose. ‘ The Rooivek’s flag,’ said he placidly, ‘is white.’ There was a general cry of expostulation. But the old warrior was firm. ‘ Don’t I know said he. ‘ I have seen it. Seen it three times. Once at Majuba. Once at Bronkerspruit. Once at Doornkop. Each time it was hoisted—and each time it was white.’ And that settled the argument.