The Occupation of Johannesburg, May 31, 1900 : Lord Roberts Saluting the Flag.

For Sale is a Full Page removed from "The Graphic, July 28th, 1900," showing a Drawing by Frank Dadd, R. I., from a Sketch by C. E. Fripp, R. W. S. for "The Occupation of Johannesburg, May 31, 1900 :  Lord Roberts Saluting the Flag."

One of the most notable occasions of the War was the entry of the British troops into Johannesburg, the commercial capital of the Transvaal.  Soon after ten o'clock Lord Roberts with his staff moved from camp, followed by the Guards and Stephenson's Brigade.  From the flagstaff in front of the Court-room the Vierkleur was still flying.  Lord Roberts, on his arrival, led the way to a room inside the Court-house.  There he made a short speech, formally accepting the surrender of the town, and requesting all the officials to the exercise of their functions until further arrangements had been concluded.  In this the officials acquiesced.  These formalities over, Lord Roberts left the building and remounted his charger, and the next ceremony was the hauling down of the Transvaal flag.  A short interval now occured.  Lord Roberts was awaiting the arrival of the Guards.  In a few minutes the sound of the drums and fifes was heard, and General Pole-Carew was seen approaching at the head of his men.  The Guards advanced, halted and saluted.  At the same moment the flag worked by Lady Roberts was hauled up to the top of the flagstaff, where a few minutes before the Vierkleur had waved, and Lord Roberts saluted it while the troops cheered enthusiastically.  Then the fifes played the National Anthem.

Condition is Very Good.