The Bowery Ball - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
THE BOWERY BALL. Copyright. 1895, by J. P. Gallon. Words and Music by Joseph P. Galton. 
There's going to be a reception to-night, down at Michael Casey's hall; 'Twill be the event of east-side society, the annual Bowery ball; Oh, all the fellows and girls in the gaug for certain will be there; And all the swells of Fifth Avenue at our costumes and style will stare. 
Chorus. Yes, we'll all be there at the Bowery ball, No such high-toned affair e'er was held in Casey's hall; The French Masquerade, so famous and gay, won't be in the game at all With the sights that you'll see between 12 and 3 to-night at the Bowery ball. 
You'll find the music will be right in tune, the selections will be fine; There'll be living pictures upon the stage, to begin at half-past nine; Then May McNulty will rise from the sea, its Venus, so sweet and fair: Her dress will consist of a beautiful smile, und-a silver comb in her hair.- Cho. 
At twelve comes supper, with plenty of beer, and then dancing till half-past 4; After which there'll be a delightful big scrap, when the whole gang takes the floor And Jimmy Hagan, the Bowery boy, will meet little Dan Mccall; There'll be music and lights and plenty of fights to-night at the Bowery ball.-Cho.