The drinkers circle around the bucket with the turkey basters on opposite sides. German census reporting on Basters noted their high mobility. The original cast was made up of cutters, basters, and sewing machine operators. Basters from Mainline churches are mostly Calvinist. German attacks against Basters took place around the region. Not many Basters fought in the conflict. Governor Theodor Seitz cancelled the protection treaty with the Basters, intending to attack Rehoboth. The majority of the population consists of Basters. The current numbers of Basters remain unclear (figures between 35,000 and 40,000 are estimated). During these periods of abandonment, the Basters and San continued to use the oasis. Basters established a community based on birth. As Basters returned to Rehoboth, some killed Germans on their farms. By 1872, Basters numbered 333 in Rehoboth. The Basters settled in central Namibia, where they founded the city Rehoboth. This day is celebrated annually by Basters as integral to their history and fortitude.