The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-02-14 00:00:00

T 4 lON SLAYER'S ENCAMPMENT,
SHAW'S BROW.

ARRIVALS RARE IN LIVERPOOL.

It is a duty incumbent upon all parties who admire the mighty
works of nature, and who Icok from nature up to nature's Cause, to
advocate, both by their precept and example, the study of natural
hi!tory, which now ranks high in modern education ; and cve.y
father must adroit the truth of the oft-ref eated adage, that it is a
delightful task to teach the young idea lnw to shoot. Chi then of
a tender age and those of a larger growth will receive a wholesome
lesson by paying a visit to the Encampment of the Lion Slayer, arid
observing the denizens of the forest which lie has named the
FAMILY OF L:ONS. The noble AFRICAN LION " NERO " is
indeed all that the imagination could paint of the King of Beasts;
his long black flowing mane falls in curls of jet about his neck and
shoulders, and forms a cemelete ornament for the fore part of his
body. His voice of thunder echoes through the canvas walls of the
Encampment, and ever and anon the lightning gaze of his specula-
tive eyes glares upon his opponent, and seems to bid defia,,ce to all
earthly competitors. The FIGHT, CAPTURE, DEFEAT. and
RECONCILIATION of the Family of Lions concludcd, the hardy
Scot, surnamed the Lion Slayer, introduces hs PARLOUR PF..l'
LION, five weeks old, and 51bs weight, whose diminutive propor-
tions are wonderfully contrasted by his majestic sire. The next
appearance in this seat of war for the wild ones is the CHIMPAN-
ZEE, or BLACK OURANG OUTANG, the conneclne link 'twist
man and beast. Then follows in succession the CARNIVOROUS
TRIBE, headed by U-c TIGER and TIGRESS lately arrived in this
port by the barque Neptune, commanded by Captain Ldevre, landed
In the King's Dock.
The INFANT ELEPHANT, in minature castle, appears and teems
loudly to command. The craft and cunning of his kind are truly
developed by this sagacious beast. The HORNED HORSES OF
HINDOSTAN fill the nest compartment. The LLAMA follows;
then the AVIARY of BIRDS delight with their n elticlious notes the
ears of the visitors. The HYENA S, POLAR and BROWN BEARS,
SLOTHS, JACKAL LS, and a multitudincus collection of BEAST?,
MONSTERS of the DEEP, and REPTILES that crawl on the
earth, finish the third section of the Encampment.
The SIMLA or MONKEY TRIBE are most amusing, and by their
mischievous antics and grimaces please the juvdnUes and others,
and purchase many a hearty laugh from the staid and grave who
seldom smile.
Previous to each encounter with the Lions, an aimated LECTURE
is delivered by the Secretary, Mr. James Lee, who endeavours to
inst•l into those who need it, a knowledge of the habits and appetites
of the inhabitants of the woods and wilds, the plains and deserts,
the earth, air, and water, concluding by morally quoting applicable
words from admired authors, ancient and modern.
The MUSICAL IMPERIAL BAND enliven the scene by their
melody and choice selections.
The Establishment is open from Twelve o'clock a m. until Ten
p.m., when the animals will partake of their nocturnal meal cf fish,
flesh, fowl, and hcrbai food, according to their particular nature.
J. LEE, Secretary.
SELECT DAY EXHIBITION from Twelve to Four o'clock.
Admission Is each.
ILLUMINATED LOUNGE and EVENING PROMENADE,
commencing at Six o'clock, when the public generally will be
admitted at 6d each.
The ENCAMPMENT of the LION SLAYER will attend MAN-
' CHESTER during the EASTER HOLIDAYS, occupying an immense
space of land. at KNOTTM TLL FAIR.

OPENING OF THE NEW ROOMS,
HARDMAN STREET.

.MR. and MRS. GIDDENS beg. to inform their
Friends and the Public that their ANNUAL BALL
will be held at the NEW ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Hardman-street,
on the 19th inst. Tickets may be had at Mrs. Giddens' residence,
47, Hope-street.