Makes'Em Step

NZ Truth, Issue 1209, 31 January 1929, Page 4

Makes 'Em Step

THE Dominion bowling tournament Which has recently been occupying the attention of resident' enthusiasts also inveigled from across the Tasman some notable Australian players of this ancient game. While Australia has been sweltering under a fierce summer, heat her bowlers to our shores have been experiencing the uncertain delights of the capital city's vagarious climate. ; Among their number is J. (Joe) C. Blair, organizing director for Australia and New Zealand for the Vacuum Oil Co. Proprietary, Ltd., who has made his headquarters at Wellington's Midland Hotel. if, uj. till the present, he has been intrigued with "kitty" he will shortly divest himself of his holiday attireand buckle on tho armor of business, for Joe undertook the trip from Melbourne with the object of killing two birds with one stone — business .and pleasure. A genial chappie with the gift of words, J. C. Blair, nevertheless, does not eonlihe himself to empty vaporings and when he says anything there's generally sound logic behind it. His advent into the local Vacuum circle caused quite a stir among the aspiring younger Vacuumites, and 'tis whispered that. J.C. s say-so has been responsible for quite a few transfers and promotipns.