Ladies' dresses gorgeous,
Paniers, waterfalls,--
Bless me! this is pleasant,
Making New Year's calls.

"Wish you Happy New Year"--
"Many thanks, I'm sure."
"Many calls, as usual?"
"No; I think they're fewer."
Staring at the carpet,
Gazing at the walls;
Bless me! this is pleasant,
Making New Year's calls.

"Really, I must go now,
Wish I had more leisure."
"Wont you have a glass of wine?"
"Ah, thanks!--greatest pleasure."
Try to come the graceful,
Till your wine-glass falls;
Bless me! this is pleasant,
Making New Year's calls.

Hostess looks delighted--
Out of doors you rush;
Sit down at the crossing,
In a sea of slush.
Job here for your tailor--
Herr Von Schneiderthals--
Bless me! this is pleasant,