Evening star., 1935-11-21
VNSTALMENT TX.

UNE Was C1oce de Alonu' 1Ate
furor that surrounded Hal
stead had subsidized long since
with the passing OF the unsuc-
cessful foot ball season.
When he went down to breakfast
one Saturday morning preparatory to
driving down to Greenwich to visit
Nancy, he found the table great
hubbub of excitement. See the news,
Chuck?" asked Sam and Jack Harri-
son simultaneously and with gleam
OF excitement in their eyes.
mo, what's it all about?"
"Take look for yourself" and
Sam proffered him the Colburn Daily
News.
Foot Ball Coach Resigns, read the
headline. Dan McBrair Leaves Col
burn. Chucks eyes almost popped.
What's got into the old critter, he
thought. His contract was for five
years. 1t had two more seasons to
run. Chuck read on avidly.
Coach Dan McBrair." the article
said, who has faithfully served the
college in the capacity of head foot
ball mentor handed in his resignation
last night, according to the report OF
the Colburn Athletic Associations
Board of Governors. No reason was
given for his action.
Coach McBrair's contract still had
two years to run before terminating,
and consequently an air Of mystery
surrounds the entire transaction.
Called on the long distance telephone
Mt his residence in the city, Mr.. Nc
Brair said he did not care to discuss
the matter.
TT is q well-known fact that sew
eral members of the Athletic Asso-
ciation's Board of Governors were
strongly opposed to the appointment
three years ago. There is still some
doubt as to whether or not Coach
McBrair's action was entirely OF his
own initiative, or caused by alumni
pressure.
Despite the failure of McBrafr to
rroduce a team which would live up
10 the expectations of Colburn's high
est hopes, the college is fully cognizant
of his Loyalty to Colburn's traditions
and ideals, and of his sincere efforts
10 improve Colburn's foot ball des-
tinies. Whether or not the criticism
90 often showered upon him by COM
planning alumni, that he was coach
of the old school, was justified, re-
mains for others to say, but 1t Is
certainty that Colburn students will
always regard him in a high light, as
a man who did his level best for the
college. It Is reported on good au-
thority that McBrair has accepted q
lob as physical instructor for city
high school. No one has been sug-
gested as yet to fill the vacancy"
Chuck was speechless. Much as he
disliked McBrair for his barbed tongue
and absolute lack of consideration, he
felt sorry and glad at the same time.
Sorry because he knew McBrair loved
to coach at Colburn and glad because
his passing opened up a dead issue
and made him think of foot ball as
glorious pastime once again. -
I" what q load of hokum that Is" re-
marked Sam. 81 mean all this talk
In the paper of him trying to improve
our foot ball destinies."
"You said it." agreed jim Burton,
Who was sitting next to Chuck. Every
one who played under that bird knew
right well that he was nothing more
than an antiquated foot ball curiosity
with mule-driving tactics and outworn
ideas
THAT old bozo," remarked Stan
warwick, who was a student OF the
Rame even though he never played 1t,
sswas about as thick skulled mentor
as ever walked on a croSs-barred
Sield."
What are you smiling about,
Chuck?" asked Sam enthusiastically
@You look mighty keen about some
ching"
"Tell you what's on my mind some
ether time. I've got to step right now,
I've got long drive ahead"
"That's fight, I forgot, you're going
down to see Nancy today, aren't you?
Well, give my regards to the old man
that is, If you ever get that close to
him"
IT would. Sam, gladly, but the old
mans off on a sword-f1shing trip, for
tunately. so expect to enjoy my
visit"
"Well, have good time"
Thanks" Chuck called back as he
started out the door to jump in his
car. 80 long!"
Nancy was thrilled to see him. He
bounced up the steps and took her in
his arms. Mrs. Marshall came out on
the wide veranda and greeted him
with all her maternal friendliness and
hospitality, She more than compen-
sated for the old mans gruffness. He
was away today, though, so everything
was perfect.
For hours they sat on the porch,
shaded by beautiful naples. The close
cropped hedge which bordered the
velvety lawn gave the setting an air
OF meticulous serenity and order. They
were infinitely happy sitting there