24 THE ACORN they'd excuse him for just a minute. He went to the bed room and returned, carrying a wee bundle containing master Tom Riley, followed by the sweetest little woman they had ever seen. Their surprise was greater than ever. Grandpapa couldn't hug little Tom enough. He said he felt like a boy again; wanted to do something but he didn't know what; he capered and danced until the boys declared if he didn't stop they'd break their sides with laughing. All the neighbors now arrived. Mary had invited them to come and help celebrate in honor of her young man. It was a surprise all around. Miss Carey, the village gossip, noticed a ring on Mary's finger and so Charley told them the secret. Everybody had a good time with everybody else and the boys, seconded by all present, declared Tom had really and truly become somebody. SARAH M. WILLIAMS, '06. FATHER'S BIRTHDAY. (Selected.) Your 55th birthday! yet, father, remember, That you are not old until it's December. And (now listen closely to what I say) We hope in Life's seasons you've reached only May. Of your life, as a year, perhaps four months have passed, But the vigor of Springtime we want it to last. May the Summer of Life now opening to view, Bring many fond blessings both rich and new. May Autumn days find you still hardy and strong, Like a sturdy old oak midst companions as strong. Let the hoary-aged Winter be far, far away, That yet many years you may here with us stay. But when Winter does come, as we know sure it will, May your Sweet-Heart, our mother, be by your side still. May comfort and Happiness ne'er from you roam 'Til God to you both whispers, "True Hearts, Come Home." ANON. ATHLETICS. A Summary of Basketball for the Season of 1904. On the th of April the Academy girls completed one of their most successful basketball seasons. They have not played so many games this year as they have other years but those that were played were the most successful. Had they had a chance to meet the other teams of the state there is no doubt but that they would have been state champions. For a long time it was hard to get the girls out to practice, but when they did they meant business, and. went at it in a businesslike manner. The players were those who played last year and with Lizzie McKay as their captain they were soon ready for work. After about two weeks of practice the girls went to Logan and played the girls of the B. Y. College. The two teams were nearly matched in size and activity. During the first half it seemed as though the game would