From The Library of Congress American Memory Collection -

LITTLE KATE KIRBY, OR CASEY'S SOIRÉE
J. W. Wheeler, 1885

1. I've called to invite ye, my own Katy Kirby,
To go to a soirée in Mulligan Street.
Put on your fine laces. You'll see the old faces,
And then there will be such an ilegant treat.
They've took up the carpets and moved out the stove,
And prepared for all hands a most beautiful spread,
And last night I heard from a man of his word,
They have hired an artist to paint the house red.

CHORUS: Then little Kate Kirby, my own Katy Kirby,
I'll be after calling tonight, don't ye see?
Then put on your derby and don't ye disturb me,
But get on your jersey and come out with me.

2. While Dennis presides at the pianoforty,
We'll take a few steps at an eight-handed reel,
And sure Teddy Flynn will be there with his fiddle,
For Teddy, you know, never misses a meal.
The boys will wear button bouquets in their vests,
And the girls will be rigged in their jewels so bright,
But Katy my love, you will outshine the gang
When we waltz down to supper at Casey's tonight.

3. I'll send a coupé to the house if ye say,
And we'll drive there in style like a fine millionaire,
And after the party, you'll not take a step,
For I'll charter a berdic (?) across in the square.
Then give me your hand, and a sweet little kiss,
And accept the invite, faith, and I'll guarantee
To make the boys jealous and you'll make the gals.
Of our splendid appearance at Casey's soirée.