RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 182, 3 August 1932, Page 12

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

CHARITY DAY AT EDEN PARK ANNUAL INTER-COLLEGE MATCHES For the past nine years the Auckland Rugby Union have been to the fore in assisting the many deserving institutions that take care of the needy. They have done so more than cheerfully, devoting the whole of the takings of what is knoyvn as "charity day" to the purposes mentioned. The total during that period has reached the sum of £2005. In addition to this there has been benefit days for players who have met with serious accidents, or who, in their declining years, have required monetary help. The union also added very materially to the funds of the War Memorial Museum, handing over to that institution no less than £1100 as the result of a special match with Hawke's Bay. In their efforts they have had the assistance of the Eden Park Board of Control, for in order to see that a sum worthy of Rugby should be donated, no charge has been made for the use of Eden Park: on these occasions. Much credit must also be given to the secondary schools for their share towards success, for on arrangement with them the day is now known as college day, when the finals of the secondary schools championship is decided. Undoubtedly the popularity of these fixtures have very materially assisted the union in its worthy object, and as Saturday next is both College and Charity Day no doubt the usual support will be accorded those responsible for the object. This year the secondary schools competition is more interesting than it has ever been. The three Grammar Schools, Auckland, Mount Albert and Takapuna are level in points with King's College one behind. On Saturday Grammar meet King's College, whilst Mount Albert and Takapuna will provide the curtain-raiser on Eden Park No. 1 ground. There are several possibilities arising out of these games. It may mean that three teams finish up level, or that two at least be in that position. If King's College again defeat Grammar and Mount Albert and Takapuna draw then the three teams will be bracketed. Should King's beat Grammar and one or other of the teams win, then the winner of the Mount AlbertTakapuna match would be champions for 1032. In the event of Grammar being able to turn the tables on King's and either Mount Albert or Takapuna win, then the two winning teams would be bracketed. Quite a problem at the present moment. However, the result does not affect the union, what they want to eee is the usual splendid games which secondary schools produce and a gate for the worthy object in view. No deductions are made from the takings, the whole being divided amongst various institutions, costs being the share of the union in bringing about the best results.