#  23 - November 1961 

[The New Zealand Naturist - Summer] Editor: Gerald Wakely (Pages: 16 - 1/6 each)

Contents:-

Editorially Speaking
Guest Editorial (Jim Quinlan)
What's on your mind
A Word from the President
To general acceptance by Ad Zwetsloot
N.Z.S.A. notes - Two New Booklets for You
10th National Rally
The Phantom of 'Fiveacres' by Jim Quinlan
INF News - Badges and passports, Australia
"She'll bare right, mate"
History of Wellington Club (Perc Cousins)
Talking to women (Joan Treanor)
Three kinds of bones
Introducing: The Nudely Weds (Cartoon strip)
Junior Section (Ken Treanor)
News From the Clubs (4 of 9)

Noted


    NEW ZEALAND SUNBATHING ASSN

President

Perc. W. Cousins

Vice-President

Ivan Mowlem

Secretary

Em. Irvine

Treasurer

Doug. Cousins

Public Relations Officer

Gerald Wakely

Overseas Correspondent

Ken Treanor

Youth Organiser

Ken Treanor

Female Representative

Joan Treanor

Liaison Officer

Jim Quinlan

Delegates representing all clubs

 

N.Z. NATURIST

Editor

Gerald Wakely

Business Manager

Doug. Cousins

Production

Annette and Bob McIver

 

Norman Bell

 

ENQUIRIES REGARDING MEMBERSHIP OF A NATURIST CLUB or any matters concerning naturism in New Zealand or overseas may be made of the association at its office.

WRITE TO: Hon Secretary, N.Z. Sunbathing Association, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington.

The NEW ZEALAND NATURIST is published quarterly and is supplied on subscription at the rate of 5/- for 4 issues, post free.

All communications regarding subscriptions and distribution should be made to: Business Manager, N.Z. Naturist, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington.

All editorial matter should be addressed to: Editor, N.Z. Naturist, P.O. Box 2702, Auckland.

Articles, snippets, photographs are sought from those with interest in and practical experience of naturism in N.Z. or elsewhere.


 

The NZ Naturist

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EDITORIALLY SPEAKING

"RACE LIMITATIONS. Memberships will be extended to the Caucasian race only."


"Caucasian.: [Member] of the white race - Concise Oxford Dictionary."


The first quote above is an extract from a letter to prospective members reprinted in a much respected overseas contemporary, which also happens to carry an article by our overseas correspondent on the 9th National Rally.

It is surely appropriate, then, that it should be known to all, inside and outside the naturist movement, that there are NO race restrictions whatsoever on naturism in New Zealand.

Discrimination on racial grounds is repugnant to us and a negation of the tolerance implicit in nudism. Naked, we are all equal - the fat and the thin, rich and poor, plain and comely with skins of any hue and features of any cast.

 

We are proud that there are in our clubs Maoris, Chinese and Polynesians along with all the other races that go to make up our community. To those who might be hesitant about joining a club through rebuffs suffered elsewhere we would say: "In nudism in New Zealand there is equality in fact as well as theory. We accept people for what they are, not how they look."

As members of the International Naturist Federation we should insist that race limitations should be forbidden any club which claims affiliation with the international body. Let the tenth national rally affirm this unequivocally.

Into print! Thanks to the generosity of a member of A.O.H.C. who is standing guarantor for this issue and the next. Sales campaigns in Auckland and Wellington have also played their part. More sales mean a better magazine and greater public acceptance for naturism. Let's go!

Gerald Wakely   

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GUEST EDITORIAL

Let us go Forward with Courage

When we look for some quality in the realm of our human sphere we always look for something good. There must be some factor of equilibrium to set our standards, by reason of our sober understanding of men and women.

You will find that the good qualities shine out like a brilliant star; emitting from themselves a living force, penetrating the minds and thoughts of others.

Are we, as nudists, giving aim example of a way of life that embraces the "all good," the fibre we are made of, in our everyday life to those whom we work with, or meet in the course of our business? We do not have to shout from the rooftops. Only too often in the course of conversation we hear derisive remarks made towards nudists. How do we treat such a situation? By a dignified silence on our part, then at the appropriate time a word in the ear of those who spoke loudest will most likely bring the required result in our favour, lifting us to the highest plane.

In the millions of our land in New Zealand, we as individuals like to look up to the few great athletes of our day.

 

They are an inspiration. They do not have to flag wag to show their greatness for we are proud to associate ourselves with them. Now, each one of us in the movement must have the courage to show by example our clubs are part of a healthy and recreational amenity in our community; we must be recognised as such.

It is the responsibility of each one of us in the movement to maintain, if not improve, a better way of life for the peoples of our day and for the generations to come. Let it be known we are not a "cult of grass-eaters or sun-worshippers," we are out to enjoy the sun for its health-giving rays.

Our best medium of letting the public know about us is by "Open Days" at our clubs, and any insipid imagination of our activities can soon be dispelled in this way. Our high fences can be shown as a mere compliance with an antiquated law; when such a barrier is broken down, we can soon be on the road to the open beaches.

Let us go forward with courage, a dignified courage. This no man can dispel.

Jim Quinlan   

 

DEADLINE for the next issue is
23rd December

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What's on your mind:


Dear Editor,

Every year millions of pounds are spent by the Government on the construction of new hospitals, additions to existing ones, together with the equipment and stalling of them. In addition during the past financial year £5 million was spent on so called "free medicine" and a large proportion of this money is known to go down the drain, so to speak.

It is suggested from the point of view of improving national health in a more direct and practical way that an enlightened future Minister of Finance - and he could nowadays be a member of a sun club without embarrassment to himself or friends - consider putting before his cabinet a case for subsidising £ for £ the construction of open-air

 

swimming pools and indoor recreational facilities for the winter months, of approved sun clubs throughout the country, and thus give whole families the maximum benefit of sunshine and fresh air and water, which are at present limited by the wearing of dirty trunks and costumes and the resulting pollution of school swimming pools. It is suggested that not millions but a few thousands could be diverted, say from the funds received by the Government on the sale of overseas lottery tickets. By this means a large percentage of the population would thus help itself, and at the same time the whole nation, to better physical and mental health and also help reduce the present overflowing hospitals and prisons.

F.H., Auckland   

 

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A word from the President

Quite recently, official complaints about Goya's painting of the Duchess of Alva highlighted the view some people have of nudity, even though, as in this case, it was only a reproduction of a painting. We are continually reading about indecent publications, censure on strip tease shows and nudity in some form or the other.


Where do nudists stand?

Where do nudists stand in the face of all this? Undoubtedly we are regarded by many as equally sinful or, at the best, socially unbalanced. We know we are misunderstood and maligned by the intolerant and how we crave to be understood and accepted. Yes, Mr John Citizen, believe it or not, we have a strong case.

The unclothed body holds no mystery to a nudist and, strange as it may seem, we are not depraved as a result. Far from it; we are cleaner in mind than so many outside our ranks. We can mingle in the nude and enjoy wholesome conversation and respect for one another. Have you ever heard of a member of a nudist club being in court on a sex charge? No - and the reason why not is simple. The nude body, either male or female, is something to admire and respect. His is a healthy mind, not darkened by obscene imaginings or a yearning to see what is under the clothes.

 

Nudity is natural

Before you pity or misjudge a nudist, just consider the facts. The movement has prospered in Europe, U.S.A., Canada, and Britain for around 30 years and in New Zealand for around 20 years. Thousands upon thousands of ordinary men and women have joined its ranks, bringing their children to adulthood in the atmosphere of nudity as a natural thing. The moral standard in any official nudist club is as high as anywhere else in the world. And that is no idle statement. It has to be, if you think about it, for any misconduct would put an end to its appeal to decent, respectable people. Your daughter could be in no safer place than in a nudist club, where nudity is the accepted thing.

"But," you say, "why go completely nude?"

And we simply answer, "Why not?"

And if you ponder over that simple statement, you may just begin to realise why a nudist is to be envied and why, through these pages and elsewhere, he demands the right to be accepted into this crazy world.

If you would like to discuss this matter further, contact any of the secretaries of the clubs listed or the National Office, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington, who will be pleased to hear from you.

Perc. W. Cousins  

 

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TO GENERAL ACCEPTANCE


Scene One - in our local grocer shop.


Lady: Would be nice weather for sunbathing.

Grocer: Pity the nudist club shifted from the top here. [To new lady] There used to be a nudist club up the road here but they shifted to Upper Hutt.

New Lady: Gee! We shifted into the Valley too late.

Grocer: Funny - I was almost next door there, and I never knew until after they left.

This conversation went on a bit, but never any bad remarks about it. The place : Stokes Valley, where the Wellington Sun and Health Society first started. Moral: local acceptance.

 


Scene Two - Working on our swimming pool.

 

Bags of cement, hills of shingle and sand, buckets of water, bucket after bucket brought up from the creek or hand pumped a barrel. At work there was a good electric pump. Plug her in - away she goes! So I ask the boss, tell him I belong to the local nudists, that we are building a swimming pool and that the pump and filtration plant could only be installed alter the pool was finished.

We could borrow the pump as long as we needed it, and the boss often asked how the pool was getting on, and was quite interested.

 

Scene Three

We come back from three weeks camping at "Fiveacres" on Sunday night, 8 o'clock. We are only just in, as the phone goes. It's the personnel officer of a firm where I applied for a job.

"Where have you been hiding? I've been trying to contact you for the last fortnight." So I tell him.

"Good on you," he says.

Next day when he shows me round the plant, "I suppose your wife and children had a great time!" So we talk about it.

These are just three cases - no doubt there are many more experiences like this - the first case, a conversation by outsiders, the other cases a member to outsiders. Just talked about nudism normally. Our talking as a normal matter does it. If they find out you're a member, you had something to hide! What is it? Why? IF we try to keep things a secret, we not only sort of agree that we are a funny bunch of people, but we also lose a lot of opportunities to get some more understanding.

I don't mean that we should go around preaching everywhere how good nudism is (although some of us do this), but just talk about it, as a normal thing, when the conversation goes that way. Only when we talk about our nudist activities openly and frankly will our friends see things better, and with the aid of magazines, P.R.O.s, Press, films, etc., we will sooner or later come to general acceptance.

Ad Zwetsloot   

 

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NZSA 

   NEW ZEALAND SUNBATHING

   ASSOCIATION NOTES

 

Two New Booklets for You

Remember Ray and Claire, the professional acrobats from America? Well, Ray has written what is termed an educational booklet, entitled "Nudism Throughout the World." It is an eight-page, extremely interesting story and is illustrated by the author, who knows his facts.

Another booklet that should help to correct some of the misunderstanding people have is "The Bible and Nudism" by the Rev. La Rue C. Watson. The author has made a comprehensive study of the subject and presents quotations and argument to prove that nudism is a good thing and may be practised by the most sincere Christian. A supply of these booklets is on the way from U.S.A. and will be available to readers.

 

Send 6d in stamps to the N.Z.S.A. office and we will mail your copies as soon as they arrive.

Remember we still hold stocks of valuable pamphlets available free to members

The titles are:

A Mother Speaks of Nudism

Some Facts About Nudism

Sunbathers Ahoy

Why Nudism?

A Letter to Wives

Catholicism and Nudism

Why Become a Nudist?

Information About Nudism and the U.S.A.

 

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THE TENTH NATIONAL RALLY

To be held at "Pine Glades," Christchurch 31st Dec. 1961 - 2nd Jan. 1962


Admission Cards

Members of clubs should apply to their secretaries. Non-members of clubs should apply to the N.Z.S.A., P.O. Box 6359, Wellington.


Photography

Official photographers will be appointed by the host club and no other cameras will be allowed during the official days of the Rally. Please note that NO photographs will be used for publication or any other purpose without permission. You will enjoy seeing the movies and other pictures of past Rallies so please help ensure a good pictorial record of this one.


Remits

the Mowlem Trophy be awarded to the club which has the largest net increase in financial members during the ear based on the N.Z.S.A. levy. (A.O.H.C.)

the National P.R.O. be requested to pass on to all clubs in the N.Z.S.A. any information he may have of events that are likely to be of interest to them, e.g. prior notice of when and where the screening of Naturist/Nudist films are to take place. (A.S.C.)

 

a special issue of the N.Z. Naturist be printed containing an introduction to each club and New Zealand naturism generally. (A.O.H.C.)

for the purposes of the national levy, there be a fixed date for remittance or, alternatively, each club to provide the National Office with the date of their respective "financial year," so that they may be given notice when the levy is due; the small expense so incurred to be borne by the individual clubs. (A.S.C.)


A further remit from C.S. & H.C, was not available when we went to press.


Discussion Subjects


How can we prevent members from drifting away?

The single man.

Is the N.Z.S.A. doing the job it set out to do?

Is it a good thing to publish our own magazine?

 

                         


Do you write for the New Zealand Naturist? We want provocative articles, punchy stories, quotable snippets - the finished article or just the makings.

 

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THE PHANTOM OF 'FIVEACRES'


Jim Quinlan

Shadows in the firelight

We were spending the weekend at "Fiveacres." The time - 10.30 p.m. All was peaceful. The fire burned brightly, casting flickering shadows over the lounge walls. Terry was absorbed in some reading; Amy was busy on the typewriter, while I prepared some controversial motions for the half-annual general meeting. Reg. lay on the settee, relaxed in slumber deep, quite oblivious to the tension which was to surround us all - when suddenly, terror struck right into the heart of Amy, for out of the darkness of the night, a shadow - Amy could not mistake the shadow she had seen from the reflection of the firelight!

It bent low and passed underneath the window! No, she could not make such a mistake. It was true; it was true; we looked at each other in silence, afraid to speak. Someone was lurking out in the darkness. We must take some action, but what should we do?

Reg. eased the tension by waking up suddenly and asking, "What about a cup of tea, lass?"

Amy in her heart thought, "What a wonderful idea, of course I am not afraid," and fortified with the caffeine stimulant we were all prepared for any diversions of apparitions.

Naturally, the conversation wheeled round to ghost stories, and still the time crept on towards midnight. I did the washing up in the kitchen, with cold water, while Reg. went outside to empty the teapot. He dashes back into the clubhouse, his face a livid green - yes, he had heard a noise, someone or something crashing through the bushes. This time there was no mistake - he could almost see the huge bulk of the shadow! Amy locked the doors and secured all the windows.

"We must arm ourselves," she panted, handing me her shoe. "Use the stiletto if necessary, it's more efficient."

 

Sweet dreams?

Silence! Nothing happened! No more shadows! We must have made a mistake! Rather sheepishly we retired to bed. Someone called "Goodnight children - sweet dreams!" Sweet dreams? No, this could not be possible, for a strong presentiment came over us. The shadows continued to move across the room walls, the feeling of uneasy mortals could be sensed. No! Sleep was quite impossible - a slow knock, knock, knock could be heard.

It was now almost midnight. Someone braved a diversion, "I wonder if Norman will be up tomorrow?"

"You mean today," was someone's attempt at lightness.

Another tried, "I hope Dave brings the scythe"; but we were not diverted.


The moving light

Amy shouted to us, "I can see lights at the pool." This time it was the real thing. What or who was there? What were they up to?

The light moved towards the pump and filtering unit and back to the deep end. A sense of confusion prevailed in the clubhouse; we hurriedly dressed - in whose clothes I don't know - and all together, to give each other moral support, we moved towards the pool. A splash, and two nude figures came out of the darkness and a voice calmly said, "Coming in for a dip?" It was only two of our friendly neighbours enjoying a midnight swim!!

Someone suggested a cup of tea, and we all, including our nocturnal friends, returned to the clubhouse for a "cuppa." Stories followed into the early hours of Sunday morning, and when our guests had departed, we finally retired to sleep sweetly (like the good old fairy tales) ever after.

 

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NZSA

   INTERNATIONAL NATURIST

   FEDERATION NEWS

 
 

BADGES AND PASSPORTS

Members are reminded that passports to facilitate entry into overseas clubs and badges for the lapel are available from the office of the N.Z.S.A. Passports are 5/- each with an additional 5/- for an annual stamp. Badges, about the size of a sixpenny piece, in silver and blue, are 3/- each. When ordering please indicate whether pin or brooch type required.


WORLD CONGRESS

The next international Naturist Congress will be held in Western Germany at the Hanover Naturist Club from the 2nd to 5th August, 1962.

 

Will any member be in Europe at that time and be willing to represent us?

AUSTRALIA

Most of the Australian clubs az meeting in Melbourne at Christmas, mainly to officially form a national federation of sun clubs. The N.Z.S.A. has been approached for suggestions, which have been gladly given. We are happy to be of assistance to our sister organisation and take this opportunity of wishing them every success. A cordial invitation is extended to any New Zealand club member who may be in Australia at that time. if there is anyone, will they please contact the N.Z.S.A. for further information and advice.

 

Off-beat Corner


Eaper Weaper, chimbley-swceper,

Had a wife but couldn't keep her,

Had ano'ver, didn't love her,

Up the chimbley he did shove her.

Anon.

 

Advice to New Parents

"The new-born child should be transferred, wrapped up in its blanket, to some secure place, and never put in an armchair, where it may be crushed by someone who does not observe that the chair is already occupied." - From The Physical Life of Women (1869).

 

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She'll be right mate!   

 

A serial specially written for the
NEW ZEALAND NATURIST

by Joan Jellett


"C'mon, boy, it only comes once a year. Drink up!"

It was the Christmas Eve party at "Crewcuts," manufacturers of New Zealand's "most relaxed in sports wear." Steve Potter, the Sales Manager, oozing geniality, was chiding young Bruce Leaning, whose first office party this was. Bruce was wishing it was his last, and that it was over.

"Hey, dreamboat, where're you sailing to?" Sally Mitchem, the Sales Manager's secretary, sat down beside him. "You're supposed to give out, Bruce. Act sociable. Dreaming's strictly for bedtime and when Uncle Stevie's not around. You're the up and coming young executive type. Remember?"

"Huh? Oh, yea. I mean yes. Sorry, Sally. I was just thinking of my holiday. Oh, heck, there's that mob from 'Mainliners.' Watch salesman-to-be Bruce do the decent."


A Christmas present.

For the rest of the party Bruce helped Steve Potter give drinks to the seemingly endless stream of salesmen, customers and others who included "Crewcuts" in their round of Christmas Eve parties. It was a relief when Mr Crewe, the Managing Director, came over to him and said:

"Well, that looks like the lot for this year. Thanks for helping, Bruce, and have a good holiday. Going away?"

"Thanks, Mr Crewe," replied Bruce. "Yes, I'm sort of hitch-hiking round the North Island."

"Good. Enjoy yourself - and make sure you get a hitch-hike back here in time to start work again!"

As he was going down the stairs Sally caught up with him. "I'm so glad you helped old Steve, Bruce. He'll remember that. Gosh! I've seen lots in your job and they all flaked out. You're the only one who's made a go of it, and I'd like to see you get on. Happy Christmas, fella." With which she gave him a quick kiss on the check and was gone. And that, thought Bruce, was quite an acceptable Christmas present.

Seven o'clock on Boxing Day morning saw Bruce waiting hopefully with a large pack and a jerking thumb for a lift south. At that time of the morning not many cars were going in his direction and most were full up with children and camping gear. The others who passed him looked as if they would not have stopped for anyone short of the Queen or Don Clarke. Eventually, however, a car with a trailer carrying camping gear pulled up. The driver called out "We're making for Taupo tonight. Do you want to go far?"

"That'd do me fine," said Bruce.

  [Cartoon] Hitchhiker leaning on a fence 

"Hop in, then. My name's Frank, this is my wife, Joyce, and that's Linda and Garry in the hack. Hey, you two, move over."

Bruce got in and introduced himself. Although the car was not a very recent model the journey did not drag because the two children treated him as a friend straight away. In fact, the whole family was the most friendly he had met for a long time.

They stopped at Hamilton for a cup of coffee and sandwiches. When they stopped at Rotorua for petrol Frank said " We've got some food in the back and coffee in the thermoses - there'll be enough for you. We usually stop a bit further on if that's okay by you.'

"Whatever you like," replied Bruce.


Into hot water

After half an hour's driving Frank pulled the car off the main road down a metalled track. Bruce could see wisps of steam coming from places in the scrub. After a few minutes they stopped below a hank beside which a narrow path went into the scrub at the edge of a forest area.

"Well, here we are again," said Frank.

"C'mon, Bruce," said Linda and Garry, "race you down there."

The two children were out of the car and away down the path in no time. Not knowing what to expect, Bruce was not so fast. The path, he found, ended at a hot pool and he was just in time to see two quite naked children getting in.

"Quick, get your things off, it's lovely," called Linda.

"I'll have to get my togs from the car," said Bruce.

"Aw, don't be silly," cried Carry. "Whoever heard of wearing togs out here?"

Bruce blushed scarlet as Joyce and Frank came around the corner.

[To be continued]

 

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WELLINGTON SUN & HEALTH SOCIETY (Inc.)


A Brief History

At a time when the idea of social nudism was more often an idea than a practical realisation, I gradually built up a group of followers, all as dubious and untried as I was. The desire for a club was one of those things that just grew with our experience and it now calls forth quite a chuckle when I look back on those early days.

Having a fully developed half-acre in the bush, it was natural that I should invite these enthusiasts to enjoy its beauty and privacy. Visits progressed from once a year to alternate Sundays throughout the season and many happy times were spent as the numbers increased.

The club forms

Eventually the day came in 1950 when it was decided we were big enough to become a club and with around two dozen members we decided on our name and a constitution.

The half-acre site soon became too small and the search began to find suitable land. With only a northern direction open to us and building development claiming most available land, anxious years were spent combing the countryside for where suitable for our activities.

Move to "Fiveacres"

Two properties were bought and while they were put to a minimum of use, they were regarded more as investments than permanent homes. It was not until six years ago that we eventually purchased Fiveacres, our present home. This area is not ideal, but was the only place offering at the price. Money and hard work were prime necessities at that time. A number of members lent sufficient money to enable us to put down £800 and enough willing workers turned up to face the prospect of taming a wilderness that had no access or fences.

By a lucky break, we heard of a workers' camp being sold by tender and we were successful in obtaining a house and outbuildings very cheaply. During the seven months that it took us to take it to pieces and transport to our site, other workers spread 100 yards of spoil to make a driveway, an old army truck tray made us a bridge to cross a stream, and fencing and clearing began on the site. Gorse, blackberry, wild rose, cows, sheep and even rabbits had to be contended with, but gradually, order came out of chaos.

 

Two army huts were erected to house the perishable material and as load after load of timber, doors, iron, windows, a sink, bath, copper, and so forth were deposited on our property, the place began to look like a junkyard.

"Hard yacker"

In the first year the heaps of material gradually dwindled as the house went up and although still not finished it has been habitable for some years. Many members enjoy staying the weekend, one memorable night seeing 22 "sleeping" there. During the building work, innumerable fires gave testimony to the huge clearing jobs going on and we found we had quite an area of flat land suitable for games and sunbathing. Playing courts were marked out, a kiddies' area established, a parking area was grubbed out of a gorse paddock, and a sunbathing bank was created. It is of interest that this bank is the most popular spot in the whole grounds, it being lined with sunbathers every sunny Sunday.

The pool

Although a hole was dug some years ago for a pool, other more pressing jobs demanded our attention and money, but last year this work was put in hand. Weekend after weekend saw boxing, steel and concrete taking priority over everything else. It has been our biggest undertaking to date, and now it is a source of delight to all.

Work still goes on, more clearing and developing with permanent trees, lower beds and pretty corners replacing the underbrush and stones, the whole place becoming pleasant and attractive. A high board fence maintains privacy until the trees take over. With a membership of over 100, we can face future commitments with courage. Our balance sheet, which has been in the four-figure class for some years, is healthy and, despite development, we have been able to repay most of our loans. Social activities during the year add a bright touch to the proceedings and maintain the interest, especially during the off-season. With the usual hard core of enthusiasts leading the way, we can look forward to a bright future. The welcome mat is always out at Fiveacres.


Perc. W. Cousins, P.R.O. for the club   

 

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She'll be right mate!

Recently, as I took a visitor into the bedroom to remove her coat, she suddenly stopped, gasped and said, Why, Joan, bow disgusting."

"What is?" I replied.

"Why, that painting that you have on the vall." The painting in question is a life-size one of myself done when I was a model for the art school.

My visitor, still rather overcome, asked if it was I, and when I replied, "Yes." she was even more horrified.

"Goodness," she said, "what if your neighbours see it? You will be the laughing stock of the neighbourhood."

However, as I informed her, my neighbours have all seen it and for the two years that we have had the painting we haven't had any fuss caused by it.

"Yes, I'm a nudist"

Then my visitor said, "Next, you will be telling me that you belong to the local nudist club."

"Why, yes, I do, and have done so for the last three years and also for some years when we lived in Auckland."

This conversation brings to light a controversy that has raged through the movement for years. This problem of to tell or not to tell.

 

 

Now, I had shocked this visitor, who I can well imagine had no hesitation in rushing home to tell all her friends about me and my "disgusting" habits. I probably won't see her in my home again, but should I have told an untruth about our belonging to the movement so that I could keep a friend? I think that I was right in telling her so. It isn't always easy to tell everybody, and I know of plenty in the movement who use different names, refuse to have their photos or names published, etc.

Both Ken and myself have had our full names used at various times, during broadcasts, on interviews on naturism, and our names have been published here and overseas, but I can honestly say that no harm has come from it. Rather we have gained more friends who, too, are interested in the movement. And of all the friends we have told, both here and in Auckland, I can truthfully say that we haven't lost one friend through being honest and admitting that we belong to a naturist club.


Frank and open

It has been my experience that the frank, open, free acknowledgment of one's nudism is best. Either acknowledge it frankly or cheerfully, or not at all. Nothing is worse than the hesitant, fearful or apologetic acknowledgment. Why make apologies? The other person gets the impression that there is something furtive - something to be ashamed of in this nudism business, and we get this "locked gate, high fence " business cropping up.

No, I feel that it is far better to tell. No more evasive replies to the question of "Where did you go on Sunday?" No more rushing around the house collecting the odd nudist magazine before expecting visitors, no more lies.

Of course, this does not mean that I go about acting as a modern evangelist of naturism, only that I am just about as honest about my membership of a sun club as I am of the local badminton club.

Good sunning!

Joan Treanor  

 

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THREE KINDS OF BONES

In a recent church paper we spied a clever piece which could so easily be applied to our clubs:


"Someone has humorously divided nudists into three groups, or three bone structures. They are wishbones, jawbones and backbones. The WISHBONES always have fine plans and wish that others would do the work, and that the club would grow without their effort and money.

 

The JAWBONES are always the ones who can tell you why the plans failed, and feed the spirit of criticism. They are classed under the 'I told you so' group. The BACKBONES get under the burdens of the club and bear the cause of nudism. They are so busy doing the work that they have not had time to look back. Which bone structure is yours?"

(With apologies to "Grit" magazine for substitution.) Sandy Lane Pathfinder.

 

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 Introducing: THE NUDELY WEDSby Bobgak

The Nudely Weds 

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She'll be right mate! 

 

HI! "Spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the boidies is."

With this exciting statement I open my page of news and views for nudist sunbathing junior style. One of the most interesting things that I came across lately was an article in an American nudist magazine which was devoted to Youth. In this article the writer is in favour of setting up five-day camps for nudist children with trained teachers and a purposeful programme. Wouldn't it be grand to spend school time at the club complete in your birthday suit under the sun?

Pen-pals

From the U.S.A. I have received a letter from a fellow nudist who is very keen on Youth and wishes to contact us here in New Zealand with the idea of forming a pen-pal correspondence with junior nudists in his country.



 

Those of you who would like the opportunity of writing to a youngster in the U.S.A. who has the same liking of the sun and air as you, contact me and I will supply you with the details.

Essay competition

Entries in the Essay Competition have been very encouraging with excellent contributions from several clubs. Results will appear in the next issue along with the winning entry. Thank you all for your interest.


What's a sauna?

Gosh, how pale and insipid we were this Spring, how soft our muscles and how poor we were on the games courts. Now, thanks to the effects of sun club life we arc beginning to tan up, our muscles are toning up and we are tops on the games courts... well, maybe. Some sun clubs operate throughout the winter - they have a Finnish sauna, which is extremely beneficial to health. This sauna is a small building which has benches around the walls for one to lie or sit on and a small wood stove in the centre. The stove is stoked up until the heat is almost unbearable, then water is thrown on which produces a hot dry steam. This steam bathes the body, washing away dirt and cleansing the skin. Then the story is to rush outside into the snow, beating one another with small branches to invigorate the circulation of the blood. Those who have tried it say that one feels wonderful after the treatment - certainly in Finland it is a weekly practice by the whole family.


Until next time - good sunning and have a good summer.

Ken  

 

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NEWS FROM THE CLUBS

The secretaries of the clubs listed in this section will be pleased to hear from all genuine enquirers. Drop a line today and ensure a prompt reply by enclosing a stamped addressed envelope.

                         


AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB INC.

(Members)

P.O. Box 2702, Auckland.

The Auckland premiere of "Nudist Paradise" at Otara gave us an opportunity for some publicity which is paying off.

Our bamboo hedge planted last October has survived the winter and rapid growth is hoped for this spring.

The club has held several successful social evenings in a central hall including a fancy dress Chinese Evening with Chinese style supper.

Games Facilities have been extended by the introduction of volley ball, horseshoes, and outdoor quoits using steel rings.


KAURIMU SUN CLUB

(Proprietary)

P.O. Box 15, Glen Eden, Auckland.

 

AUCKLAND SUN CLUB

(Members)

P.O. Box 2925, Auckland.

The club's A.G.M. was held on Sunday, September 17th. Norman Murray was elected as President of the club, with Wally as Treasurer and Tom as Secretary, to act as officers, and Irene and Ted as ordinary members of the committee.

Norman's election received unanimous approval as befits his good works for the club. We hope that he will be happy in his days of retirement.

The past year has seen quite a healthy growth in club members and amenities, and altogether we consider that we have had a very successful 1960-61.

 

WANGANUI SUN CLUB

(Members)

P.O. Box 410, Wanganui.

 

WELLINGTON SUN & HEALTH SOCIETY INC.

(Members)

P.O. Box 6359, Wellington.

Clearing dead wood and rubbish around our boundaries and the planting of hundreds of trees have occupied most of the weekends of late. New camping areas are also being developed in anticipation of larger crowds this season.

 


A new ditch drains oil surface water from one of these areas and others may have to be dug. As soon as the ground dries off there are several lawns to level and grass.

Our "My Scare Lady" revue was presented the same night that "My Fair Lady" had its opening in Wellington, but there was no similarity between the two shows. We bad a lot of fun and all the hard work was well worthwhile.

 

CANTERBURY SUN & HEALTH CLUB INC.

(Members)

P.O. Box 1823, Christchurch.

Many club members who have been hibernating during the colder months have noticed several noticeable improvements: a new ablutions building, new fencing, new paintwork in the clubhouse, and the many shrubs, trees and plants that are dotted over the grounds.

Socially we have been quite busy with functions throughout the winter, both adult and junior. The "Tans" hold junior socials in the school holidays with great success.

We are well on the way with preparations for the Tenth Rally and are looking forward to seeing you all then.


OTAGO SUN & HEALTH CLUB

(Members)

P.O. Box 2058, South Dunedin.


SOUTHERN SUN & HEALTH CLUB

(Members)

P.O. Box 486, Invercargill.


GISBORNE SUN CLUB

(Forming)

c/o P.O. Box 6359, Wellington.

 

 


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Perc Cousins: Wellington Sun & Health Society (Inc.) A Brief History

Jim Quinlan: Guest Editorial - Let us go forward with courage

10th Rally Christchurch - 1962


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