=Black Watch.=--The 42nd Regiment of the line, known as one of the most distinguished corps in the British army. In Chambers's "Encyclopedia" is found the following: "'Black Watch,' the appellation given to certain armed companies employed to watch the Highlands of Scotland. The term 'black' arose from the dress of this species of militia being composed of tartans of dark colours. Some Highlanders had been armed by Government as early as 1725, when General Wade was appointed Commander-in-Chief in Scotland, but it was not till about 1729 or 1730 that the companies assumed a regular form." They were stationed originally in different parts of the Highlands, and, acting independently of each other, were styled "the Independent Companies of the Black Watch." Subsequently, after being of great use for local purposes, the companies, united, were formed into the 42nd Regiment under the command of the Earl of Crawford, in 1739. =Bloemfontein.=--The capital of the Orange Free State, on the railway line between Cape Town and Pretoria, 750 miles from the former and 290 from the latter town. Population about 7000 white, 3000 black inhabitants. It is a picturesque, cleanly, and prosperous town. Three English newspapers are published there, and it is much frequented by the English, by whom the fine climate is much esteemed. =Boers.=--The Dutch word for farmers. For early history and character _see_ vol. i. =Bombproof Buildings.=--Buildings formed so as to withstand the shock of heavy shot or shell falling on them. =Boschveld.=--Plain covered with bush or scrub. =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.