# 31 - June 1964
[The New Zealand Naturist - Winter] Editor: Perc Cousins (Pages: 20 - 2/- each)
Contents:-
Editorial
News and Views from all Over the World - Sweden, England, Belgium, U.S.A.
Readers Have Their Say
From the Editor
NZSA Notes
Nudists in the Snow
Nude Dancing
Film Review "Naked as Nature Intended"
On the Inside Looking Out
12th National Rally (A.O.H.C.)
Talking to Women with Joan Crockett
The Junior Section - Philip
News from the Clubs (7)
Club Directory: (10)
Editor:
Perc Cousins
NEW ZEALAND SUNBATHING ASSOCIATION
President |
Perc. W. Cousins |
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Vice-President |
Max Archer, Ray Clark |
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Secretary & Treasurer |
Doug. Cousins |
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Public Relations Officer |
Ralph Riccalton |
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Overseas Correspondent |
Gavin Robieson |
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Youth Organiser |
Philip van Dusschoten |
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Women's Representative |
Joan Crockett |
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Photographer |
Arne Loot |
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Delegates representing all clubs |
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N.Z. NATURIST |
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Editor |
Perc. W. Cousins |
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Business Manager |
Doug. Cousins |
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Artist |
Bob McIver |
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Cover Photo |
Paul Farge |
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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: 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 7/- for 4 issues.
All communications regarding subscriptions and distribution should be made to: Business Manager, N.Z. Naturist, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington.
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Articles and photographs are sought from those with interest in and practical
experience of naturism in N.Z. or elsewhere.
IN THE NEXT ISSUE
In addition to our regular features and the new ones introduced with this issue, we have several stimulating and interesting articles by new writers. As soon as we have the space, look out for the serial story, “Peggy”, and remember the new photographic feature from overseas. This issue will be available early in July. Don't miss it.
Deadline for this issue is 30th June, but it will help to avoid the last minute rush if you send in your contributions well before then. Thanks.
Did you know that nudist clubs, as they are known today, have been in existence well over 30 years?
Did you know that there is an International Naturist (Nudist) Federation, linking the world together, and that it conducts International Congresses in different parts of the world every other year?
Did you know that nearly forty countries are affiliated and that the I.N.F. itself is a member of UNESCO?
Did you know there are hundreds of clubs all over the world, a recent count disclosing the main countries thus:
New Zealand 8, Denmark 8, Sweden 9, Holland 14, Australia 17, Canada 19, Switzerland 21, Austria 28, Great Britain 120, U.S.A. 125. France 126, and Germany 143?
And did you know that there are hundreds of nudists in N.Z., with memberships growing all the time?
Surprising, isn't it? This magazine is one of dozens, explaining and supporting the nudist movement, because it is accepted that many people would be better if they embraced its principles. Films, depicting nudist activities and available to the public, telling the story of the wholesomeness of nudism, have been screening since 1938.
The man in the street is unaware of all this, but whether he is reading about us for the first time or whether the reader is a seasoned veteran, you can rest assured that the practice of nudism is here to stay and will continue to prosper. You may still think it all a bit queer and not for you. Well perhaps it is not for you, but you can be certain it is not the least bit queer.
It stands to reason, that, for the movement to remain in existence all this time and for those hundreds of clubs to continue operating and with progress being reported almost everywhere, there must be something in it. Yes, there certainly is something in it. Study the happy faces of the people in the photographs in this magazine. Note how well they look and how physically fit and mentally free. Can you say the same for yourself?
Read on, dear reader. You will begin to realise, as many have before you. that there is certainly something in nudism and there may be something in it for YOU, If you would like to investigate further, consult the club directory at the back of this magazine, or if you would prefer it, drop a line to the N.Z.S.A. It could be a step you will never regret.
Perc. W. Cousins.
NEWS & VIEWS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
INTERNATIONAL NATURIST FEDERATION
SWEDEN
A “nudist” movie, entitled “The Prize”, now screening in N.Z. was shot by M.G.M. in a nudist club outside Stockholm. They were not saving on the costume bill, as the cast all wore skin tight, fleshcoloured panties. Despite the added precautions of shooting from the rear, several girls walked off the set. We can't say we blame them, for it sounds very far removed from genuine nudism as we know it.
ENGLAND
Prior to the F.B.S.C. Annual Meeting, the chairman, Jack Watkins, recorded an extremely valuable interview on the B.B.C. radio network. Not to be outdone, the Television Department requested similar facilities and an interview was conducted on one of the lawns in front of Sheplegh Court with 2 gentlemen and 3 ladies. This was transmitted, first in the West Country and later nationally. As the B.B.C. received no complaints about showing nudes on that most intrusive of media, television, it augers well for the future of British naturism.
ENGLAND
Naturism has now been established in Britain 40 years and as the Fiveacres Club has been in existence for 36, they undertook to organise the celebrations to mark this important event. Both the English Naturist Associations were fully represented and the festivities continued for a month. Commencing on June 1st with an hilarious fancy dress party for the Fiveacres members themselves, it included Open Days, an anniversary dinner and concluded with a grand celebration dance in London's West End. Over 200 people were present on the latter occasion. Most of the many prizes offered during the evening were donated by firms sympathetic to our ideals. Truly a memorable event.
BELGIUM
Because of a peculiar law forbidding more than one person to be seen nude by another, Belgium has overcome the difficulty by organising clubs just over their borders. Athena has a site in Holland and Nature et Sport has one in Germany, co-operating with a German club in the same district. Three Belgian sauna centres hold nudist sessions and are available to recognised members of nudist clubs.
U.S.A.
Remember the Society for Indecency to Naked Animals, the queer people who were demanding that all animals be clothed for decency sake? It is doubtful whether anyone in this country took them seriously, although they appeared to receive support from a fringe element overseas. Anyway, we can all forget it and relax for it is now clearly established the whole thing was a gigantic hoax. No comment.
Readers
have their say ...
A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME...
For some time I have had strong personal misgivings about the title of our Magazine, the N.Z. Naturist. It seems that on a world wide basis, there has been a general move to drop the word "nudist" from our vocabulary. This probably has its points, but I can see nothing wrong in the use of the good plain honest word "nudist" in connection with our movement, bearing in mind that the public will always refer to us as such anyway.
However, if we are to drop the word "nudist" and substitute "naturist" the whole complexion alters. The word to my mind conjures up something which we are not. I see a long haired, slightly wild eyed character who has gone bush and exists on a few berries and fern roots - in other words a Nut! Never having met a person of this sort at any club therefore, to my way of thinking the use of the word "naturist" is most inapt.
We are all sunbathers, who in the main belong to clubs that have the word "sun" somewhere in their official names. Our national body which publishes the magazine is the N.Z. Sunbathing Association, so with all this sunshine surrounding us why not call the "N.Z. Naturist," the "N.Z. Sunbather".
This title may also make our publication more acceptable to the general public because it would carry the name of something nearly everybody likes doing. People are funny in many ways and while they may be hesitant to pick up a book that mentions "Nudism" or "Naturism" on the cover, the word "Sunbather" may be instrumental in getting our magazine into more hands for the first time.
The whole idea of this change is probably not original and it may have been suggested before, however I would like to see the N.Z.S.A. and all interested parties give very serious consideration to a possible change of name to our own publication.
Gavin Robieson,
Wellington.
MAY WE ATTEND A NATIONAL RALLY?
My wife and family have been members of our own local naturist club for a period of 2 to 3 years. We withdrew our membership for approximately the same time owing to family upsets and disagreements. Now that "time" has righted everything we are going to join back again. I was really wanting to know if we, as a family, have the legal right to book in at "Pineglades" our Canterbury club, for your next Rally next December-January. I was talking to one of our members recently, who stated we have no rights to go to Rally as non-members, rightly so when we do rejoin. A.T.M.
(Any sincere and genuine nudist who is able to establish bona fides, may attend a National Rally in N.Z. If we do not already know you, a line to this office from your secretary or other responsible member, will be sufficient to admit you. — Ed.)
ALL DRESSED UP IN THE SNOW
It seemed funny that you should print photographs in the last issue of the N.Z. Naturist of people all dressed up. Surely a nudist magazine should have only undressed people in it. And anyway, what's hiking to do with nudism? (Considerably abridged.)
Regular Reader, Nelson.
(This query deserves a full answer, so please [see Nudists in the Snow (below)]. - Ed.)
From the Editor
We regret having to skip an issue, but in order to facilitate the change-over, this has been unavoidable. We are sure you will understand and bear with us, for with this issue, we are under new management... we have a new editor. I wish to thank all those kind people who have contributed in various ways and regret that a number of articles will have to wait for later issues. The demand for space in this issue has also necessitated reducing some of the club reports.
With all this co-operation the future looks bright and here are some of our plans. As you can see we have given our magazine a new look: a handier size that can be slipped into a pocket or handbag. Our artists are designing a new cover and you will notice new page heading blocks inside. We will have a cartoon to laugh at each issue and as soon as we can get the pictures, we intend to double the number of photo pages. In the meantime we intend to introduce a Foreign Photo Page and an article and pictures from friends in Kenya will appear next issue. Among the articles on hand we have an interesting serial story entitled "Peggy", which will delight and amuse, and lots of good fare coming up.
With this issue we bring you two new features, one where "Readers Have Their Say" and another "On the Inside... Looking Out". Gordon Scott will explode a lot of the old theories about us in each issue and readers will learn something from his stimulating articles.
In other words, we are going all out to give you a magazine that will interest the whole family... a publication you will be proud to own and pleased to read. To ensure success, we need the co-operation from you all and we appeal to everybody to assist. Tell us what's on your mind, men, women and children, be it for the Editor, Gordon Scott, the Women's Representative or the Youth Organizer. Think about it... then act. And that means YOU... NOW. Finally we promise to bring this magazine out on time in the future.
New Zealand
Sunbathing Association
Notes
13th ANNUAL NATIONAL RALLY
This get-together will be held at Pineglades, Christchurch, from 31st December, 1964, to 3rd January, 1965, with the N.Z.S.A. Executive meeting being held on the 30th December. All North Island visitors are advised to book their passages with the Union Co. at once as booking has been opened some time. Members of clubs will make their applications for admittance through their secretaries. If you are not a member of a club, write to this office. Further rally details later.
INTERNATIONAL NATURIST CONGRESS
The 9th World Congress will be held at Heliomonde, near Paris, 11th to 14th July, 1964. Charles L. of Wellington has consented to act as our representative, but if any other members are likely to be in Europe at that time and would like to assist, we would be glad to hear from them.
NUDIST MAGAZINES
Some confusion still exists regarding the importation and availability generally of these magazines to members. We therefore reprint again those parts of the agreement between the Department of Justice and the N.Z.S.A. which apply to members.
Department of Justice,
Wellington,
23rd May, 1957.
NUDIST MAGAZINES & PUBLICATIONS
A. The following English and Australian nudist publications will be admitted as before and may be sold in the shops provided discretion is used as to their display and sale. Action will be taken against a distributor if he is attempting to push sales amongst adolescents.
"HEALTH AND EFFICIENCY"
"SUN BATHING REVIEW"
"SUN REVIEW"
"HEALTH AND STRENGTH"
"THE NATURIST"
"SOLAR”
B. (1) The Government will admit into the country a limited number of approved American and Continental nudist magazines for the libraries of nudist clubs, provided the parcels are addressed to recognised nudist clubs.
(2) A list of recognised clubs will be supplied to the Government.
(3) A list of approved magazines will be agreed between the nudist representatives and the Justice and Customs Departments.
(4) Each club may import three copies of every number of any approved title.
(5) The following titles are approved subject to addition or deletion as agreed:
"HELlOS"
"SUN AND HEALTH"
"SONNENFREUND"
"LA VIE SOLEIL"
"LA VIVRE D'ABORD"
"SUN"
"AMERICAN NUDIST LEADER"
"SUNSHINE AND HEALTH"
"SUN TAN"
"SUNBATHING FOR HEALTH"
"die neue ziet"
C. Members of nudist clubs of foreign nationality or origin shall be entitled to import direct by private subscription one copy of a naturist magazine from his or her country of origin. The Government will not interfere with importation in these circumstances except to establish the genuineness of any claim."
It will be seen that ALL magazines including unretouched illustrations are NOT available to members, but must be used by clubs for their libraries only. (It is planned to make further representations to the Department of Justice to obtain some relief from this position.)
Magazines with retouched illustrations are available to any adult. Back numbers of this magazine and Health and Efficiency are available from this office at 6d. each.
To further amplify section C, it is necessary for members of foreign countries to apply to the N.Z.S.A. for permission to import magazines from their own country, for the Customs Department will only recognise persons recommended by the N.Z.S.A.
NUDISTS IN THE SNOW
To so many people, nudists are queer. They must be, they argue, or they would not be nudists. Well, we are all entitled to our opinions, of course, and as our critics know nothing at all about us and are probably quite content to leave it at that, it seems a pity that they should remain ignorant.
This little magazine is published in an effort to inform and help clear up some of the doubts and misunderstandings that we know do exist.
Believe it or not, nudists the world over are no different from you or the people next door. They are just ordinary folk and a cross section of humanity, embracing all sorts, sizes and types. Perhaps we might add that they do think for themselves, preferring that to permitting others to think for them. But otherwise, the neighbours across the road, the butcher or your dentist could all be members of a nudist club.
In order to help prove this, our pictures of nudists in the last issue on a winter's hike, go to illustrate that our club activities are not always confined to the grounds; rather do they include normal pursuits outside. Teenage parties, visits to the theatre, excursions abroad, socials and so forth, especially in the off-season, are all accepted procedure and a fully robed Father Christmas visits nudist kiddies just the same as any others.
So why shouldn't we publish pictures of one of the Wellington club's regular outside activities? They are still nudists and proud of the fact, but they are normal people as well and believe in the old adage of there being a time and place for everything. - Ed.
NUDE DANCING
Jenny Mann's book, "The Naked Truth", which is now freely available in the bookshops and was reviewed in our last issue, contains one passage that needs comment. She states, "Let me clear up a point that often excites the imagination of the general public in the same way as the hoary query about what a Scotsman wears under his kilt. It is whether or not nudists dance in the nude. They do. Not a lot, but it does happen at lots of camps and at some winter socials as well. Although it's an enjoyable and somewhat sensuous experience, it's not nearly as hot as outsiders would imagine."
One overseas reviewer called this, "arrant nonsense" and while we like much of what is written in this book, we, too, must heartily disagree with this idle statement. It is an unwritten law in all officially recognised clubs everywhere, that touching one another when nude is simply not done. It appears to be a wise move and its need is obvious, for license of any sort cannot be condoned. Dancing, therefore, is enjoyed, as are games and other signs of comradeship, but so far as the former is concerned, it is enjoyed just the same as in conventional circles outside the nudist movement, fully clothed.
We, nevertheless, commend this paperback to all interested in learning something of what to expect in nudist circles.
FILM REVIEW
. . . "NAKED AS NATURE INTENDED"
When weighing the pros and cons of this film, we can assess value on both sides. While it is far from what we nudists would like, there are aspects not to be denied.
Taking the cons first, only about a quarter of the film is devoted to nudism, the rest being travelogue in the south of England. What story there is is as thin as tissue paper and the five girls around whom the interest is maintained are obviously not nudists though they faithfully carry out their cavorting and coy revealing, as they were no doubt directed. And naturalness is not helped by the "star", Pamela Green, whose posturing and posing becomes tedious. What little dialogue there is, is overshadowed by the musical background, which carries on right through the piece, fading occasionally for the benefit of a male compere, who reveals his ignorance by referring to a nudist "colony". Such scenes as Pamela behind a diaphanous shower curtain and the wind blowing up skirts could well be eliminated, but that, of course, would not be the producer's wish.
On the pro side, the travelogue is interesting, though a little boring, but nothing to do with nudism. The photography is well done and in colour. The last few minutes of the film taken in Spielplatz gives it a touch of authenticity. When the girls eventually disrobe, they remain quite nude and the convenient use of towels gets past the censor. And speaking of that gentleman, we must appreciate that this type of film is available to the public of N.Z. and that theatre interests are willing to screen them. This film was brought into the country without consulting the N.Z.S.A., but in many respects we can say we are glad it is being shown here, even if not reaching the standard we would have liked to see.
To sum up, then, the film is not without interest, it exploits five pretty girls, it has a slight message, it familiarises the public with the sight of nudity and so far as the nudist movement is concerned, it can be said to be harmless.
PERC. W. COUSINS
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CIVILISATION (?)
"The Sky Above, the Mud Below." Have you seen it? A good film, really worth seeing. An expedition into Papua, New Guinea. Natives mainly naked and no cutting by the censor. A native living in the nude can be seen on the screen as God made him. But the civilised white man? If he ever appears on the screen in the nude the censor will cut it out before we can see this indecency (?)... makes you wonder...
Wellington's mayoress to her husband when he donned a paper hat at a party. "You do see some funny things when you haven't got a gun."
by
GORDON SCOTT
LOOKING OUT
The writer of this feature would like to hear from readers
on any matters pertinent to nudism. Write to P.O. Box 6359, Wellington.
A WELL-ASKED QUESTION
One of the first questions often put to me when acquaintances first learn that I am a nudist is: "Oh, I can see the point of sunbathing in the nude alright, but why must you join a club to do it? Isn't it far better to get away to some quiet place on your own?" I'll bet many members have had the same experience and will know how exasperating it can be when you try and answer it.
Let us analyse their idea and perhaps the reasons for making, what to us, seems to be a rather ridiculous statement. My own mother once said, "But think, you might meet your butcher or grocer; fancy having to face him next day over a counter." At the time I said "So what!" but I am afraid that was not the right answer as far as my mother was concerned. I am convinced that the general public can only associate social nudity with sex and THAT can only be an indictment of their general upbringing.
The human animals have a lot in common with all other living things, in that they prefer to be in groups. Of course there are exceptions to this, but it generally holds true. If you could find a reasonably secluded spot in which to indulge in a little nude sunbathing - wouldn't it be boring? I can just imagine it, you would be talking to yourself in no time and if it was a family unit, scrapping among yourselves.
In spite of what the outsiders may think there is no question about it, the mixing with your fellow members is one of the great aspects of our movement. To be able to quietly swap ideas on a multitude of subjects is, I think, one of the relaxations and once again "SO WHAT!" if it is your butcher or grocer, you are going to be a jolly sight more friendly and understanding towards each other after a day in a club.
Ours is a fellowship, one that is not easily understood from the outside and one that no amount of talking will convince anybody along the right lines, so I think that if anybody asks you the question, the answer can only be: "Definitely not, come along to the club with me and find out why."
DOES THE PUBLIC THINK THIS?
I did refer briefly before to the fact that the public associates our movement with sex and therefore it is wrong and dirty. In my office there is a chap who berates me daily. He gives me lurid descriptions of what it must be like in a club and what a debauched bunch of morons we must be.
Usually it goes in one ear and out the other, the only feeling being that of pity for the sick mind he possesses, however he does set me thinking occasionally and it does bring you up with a shock to realise that his is possibly the common opinion of us.
Nevertheless, once again it is useless trying to argue and once again only a club visit will perhaps give a dawning of truth, although I have found our most vitriolic critics are the ones who never try and find the true facts, but are content to surmise and carp.
ON THE INSIDE LOOKING OUT
During one of my very rare sojourns to a beach, I could not help noticing the general morbid looks on the majority of the faces sitting there. The children were howling, dad was listening to the races on a radio and mum was either knitting or picking on everybody in turn. Yes! it is a good life on a public beach.
Not long after I went to a couple of the Auckland club grounds. What a difference! In both cases there was ample play equipment for the children and facilities for the adults to rest or play as the mood took them. What is more, both parents and children were happy in many instances playing together. Yes, there is no doubt about it, our way of life is good for the whole family and I can only look with pity on those who seek so called enjoyment under the stresses of what "decent" society demands.
12th NATIONAL RALLY
HELD IN THE GROUNDS OF
THE AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB INC.
2nd to 5th JANUARY, 1964
Take the following ingredients: sunshine, rain, wind, hamburgers, cold nights, friendly people, volleyball, more wind, propaganda films, thunder storms, meetings and more rain: mix all these together thoroughly and the mixture needs only the names of certain people added and you have a picture of this latest Rally. The venue was "Oranui" and these grounds were lush, green and beautiful when the first of the many visitors started arriving through the gates. Indeed, for those arriving on December 31st things were a little too lush, as it was raining. However, as the moisture, in true tropical fashion, was always accompanied by warm temperatures, things could have been much worse. The day following was "out of the box" and indeed, weather wise, proved to be the best of the whole rally period.
With a very full agenda, the A.G.M. of the N.Z.S.A. took up the whole day and I am sure the workers from A.O.H.C. who were scuttling around doing the last-minute chores were very envious of those lucky types sprawled out enjoying the sun and just talking. Looking over the agenda now and noting the meaty items it contained, must surely mean that those busy boys with the hammers were perhaps the ones to be envied after all. However, under the cool and impartial guidance of Percy, the various items of business were thoroughly aired and voted upon. The major matter of interest will, no doubt, be the fact that the N.Z.S.A. has now formally adopted a constitution.
The first rally day, Thursday, January 2nd, coincided with the arrival of the wind and this nuisance remained to plague tents and volleyball players for the remaining rally days. The billowing volleyball nets would have done a yachtsman's heart good. (Wellington please note.) The recently extended pavilion was put to good use as the first of the frequent showers arrived just prior to the opening ceremony. Jock, the president of the host club, made everybody welcome and as each district group stood to identify themselves we were once again reminded how these rallies have become a truly national function with large contingents attending from most clubs throughout the country. Jock also introduced those stout-hearted few who were "running the show" and these members, during the next day or so, earned a hearty vote of thanks from all and sundry.
The days from that time on seemed full of sport, with pride of place going to volleyball. There can be no doubt that this game has definitely displaced tenikoit from the popularity angle. The "Mainlanders" were once again invincible in nearly all respects, but as this review is being written south of the border, that comment will have to suffice.
The open-air talent quest stood out amongst the evening functions and indeed rates as a highlight. The versatile and often very original talent that came forward made this show a clear winner. The natural glade providing a perfect auditorium in the native bush, is a wonderful asset to any club, this advantage being fully exploited by the local boys who, with a few deft touches, transformed the natural surroundings into a first class setting for the various evening attractions.
The days positively flew by with the weather often providing all four seasons on the one day. However, the organisers were equal to the task and all sports progressed from heats to finals.
With around 300 attending, it is becoming more and more obvious that the organising and controlling of this great annual event in the nudist calendar has passed its apprenticeship. Consider, too, that as the movement grows, so must the participation in the rallies grow.
Once again our thanks go out to our hosts for yet another friendly and successful get-together. May we see each other again at the next rally in Christchurch.
HIGHLIGHTS
• The rather magical way the hot shower house "arrived", was fitted out and a wonderful service provided, complete with a pedestal basin.
• The ever-boiling copper and its many stokers.
• The impromptu youth trips to the zoo, hot springs and a "beatle joint", and those who did the organising.
• The abundance of lighting during those dark, "tropical" nights.
• That cup of tea each morning and afternoon.
• The generosity of one couple who donated the souvenir discs and delighted the children with their canteen coupons.
• The overwhelming deluge, which, during the thunderstorm, threatened to fill the unfinished swimming pool.
• Last, but not least, mention must be made of the hot meals service. The chefs were magnificent and so, too, were the hamburgers.
Ray Clark
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| with Joan |
This is my first article to you ladies and I do want you to believe that I am willing to do my best by you all and with your help, maybe we can make this page so interesting that the men will want to read it too. I have a young family and the editor tells me that a photo of myself and the young ones will appear in the next issue. That will give you some idea what I look like and then I will be expecting you to let me know about yourselves.
I believe in nudism. I feel that it is right and natural and healthy, but I do find it difficult to express in words what I feel inside.
Perhaps, some of you with the ability to let others know how you feel on this subject, would write just a few lines that I could use on this page. I really would appreciate it and I am quite sure it would help non-members to get the picture from a woman's point of view. There are all sorts of things you could write about that will make interesting reading to others: how nervous you were at first, some funny experience you may have had, what there is about nudism that appeals to you, how you overcame some problem, how you've changed since joining up or perhaps you are too timid to join, despite the fact that hubby wants you to. These and lots more ideas will present themselves to you, so write them down right away and send them to me, care of P.O. Box 2702, Auckland. I will love to hear from you and you never know, but you might be the means of helping someone with a problem you have solved and that would be satisfying, wouldn't it?
There are so many people craving genuine friendship, who are afraid to make friendly advances to others for fear of being rebuffed or accused of making friends for personal gain, social standing or some such. At a nudist club you are welcome, not for who or what you are, but because you are you. The only standard that fellow nudists expect from you and insist on is a high moral one, and if people are sincere and genuine in their outlook towards the practice of nudism, surely this comes as a matter of course.
Be natural, live naturally, enjoy the fresh air next to your skin as often as possible and I'm sure you will feel and be the better for it. Remember girls, of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important, and I think you will find that will improve too.
All the best till next issue.
Hello Juniors!
After we have read the other news in the magazine, we come to our own page. It was great fun for a lot of us to meet old friends at the Rally and I bet a lot of new ones were made. It was good to see so many teenagers there and we had a lot of fun. New Year's Eve saw us on a preliminary tour of Auckland's lights and the following day we enjoyed a scenic drive and walk (or stumble). When we arrived at the hot pool at Helensville it was funny to see so many people tumble out of so few cars, nine out of one. Some had to be stretched into shape again. Arriving in the pool we found a lot of other teenagers there, but when we started our horse fights and spectacular diving, we soon had the pool to ourselves with the others acting as spectators. Coffee and giggles followed.
We went to this pool later on with a big party of around 50 and when it was time to go it was hard to get them all out. However, acting on Bob's (A.O.H.C.) suggestion, I called out, "Our mob out". That nearly emptied the pool and folk were wondering who my mob was.
One day we visited the zoo and another the Kaurimu Sun Club and most of us took part in the sports during the Rally. One evening we had a talent quest and I was proud to see so many teenagers taking part. The last rally night we went for a scenic drive over the Harbour Bridge and Mount Eden.
A big "thank you" goes to Bob (A.O.H.C.) for his organising and also to the folk who helped with transport, etc.
Here is a suggestion that should interest you all. Some of our members live far apart and it would be nice to correspond with one another. If you would like to write to another junior somewhere in N.Z. let me know and I will try and arrange it for you.
ESSAY COMPETITION
We must have more entries for this competition so hurry along with them. Remember the title: Sport at the Sun Club, and there are cash prizes; £l.l.0 first prize, 10/6 second prize and three consolation prizes of 7/6. To give you all a chance, the closing date has been extended to 30th June. Be in kids.
The next issue might include some overseas news and probably the winners of the Essay Competition. Send all entries and enquiries to me, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington.
Till next time, Philip.
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AUCKLAND SUN CLUB INC.
The influx of members to Auckland for the Rally enabled us to play host to numerous visitors from other clubs. We were pleased to welcome them and thank them all for dropping in on us and also for their warmly expressed appreciation and kind remarks. So we say, "Come again sometime".
Since Rally days we have had several visits and games of volleyball from members of A.O.H.C. which we intend to reciprocate sometime in the future.
Facilities for games have improved with the marking out of a separate tenikoit court and improvements in the arrangements for erecting and straining the volleyball net. The creek is still attracting attention and being fully used in the hot weather we have been enjoying.
KAURIMU SUN CLUB
Someone has said that the days of the pick-and-shovel nudist are over. Anyone who seriously believes such nonsense can verify the falseness of such a statement by observing the excavating activity at Kaurimu, where Al and his many assistants are engaged in levelling a 30 foot diameter space half way up a hillside above the pool. It involves moving about 75 cubic yards of dirt, clay and sandstone with a pick, shovel and wheelbarrow. Other activities include building a retaining wall of stone and cement, and a bang-up, shish-ka-bob barbeque organised by Frank and Eva by the light of the full moon on March 1st, fired by gorse cleared by all and sundry.
The pool is at its best and a very welcome relief in the hot sunny days. New members continue to come along and the club goes on to new strength.
WANGANUI SUN CLUB
It has been our pleasure to welcome visitors from other N.Z. clubs and enjoy the company and news from other centres. It is always a delight to meet fellow naturists and enjoy learning of activities of other clubs.
We are still on that time-consuming activity of searching for fresh and bigger grounds and hope eventually to secure an area serving a much bigger district in a much more convenient way.
In the meantime we carry on here as hitherto and extend a cordial invitation to all genuine and interested people to pay us a call. Drop a note to our P.O. Box 410 or, if you are in Wanganui, give us a ring at 38-421.
WELLINGTON SUN AND HEALTH SOCIETY INC.
In between enjoying the lovely spell of sunshine this season, the lads have been diligently building a fort on the hillside. it has kept them well occupied and all that seems to be wanted now is the invading force. No doubt they have that well organised too.
A huge pile of top soil has been screened ready for winter top dressing and more tree planting is on the priority list. With the purchase of a further 3 odd acres north of Fiveacres, preliminary clearing has started, but the Planning Committee has the job of preparing detailed plans for its final development. With the advent of cooler weather, serious work on a number of projects is anticipated.
CANTERBURY SUN AND HEALTH CLUB INC.
During the holidays, four slide evenings were held to entertain the visitors and others camping on the grounds. These slides featured scenic views of the Southern Alps and highlights of an Australian trip and were much enjoyed. Planning has already begun for the 13th National Rally and several special committees have been set up so that throughout the year efforts can be co-ordinated towards making this important function the success we all hope it will be.
During the school holidays a group of P. and T. men had a pleasant introduction to naturism when, on a particularly hot day, they came to install a telephone on the grounds. With the consent of the members staying at the club they were invited to use the pool during the lunch break. The young electricians lost no time plunging into the cool water, enjoying themselves so much that they were soon joined by the two supervisors. All resumed work fully convinced of the pleasure of swimming and sunning without a clammy costume, and before leaving expressed their warmest thanks for the kindness shown them.
OTAGO SUN AND HEALTH CLUB
This year looks promising for us, with the prospect of new members to boost our numbers up. The children are happy in their little playing area of swings, seesaws and sandpits so their parents are able to relax more. We have fixed up a piping system bringing water from our mountain stream into the pool and so as to get rid of those shudders and squeals one hears when people dive into the pool, we have fixed a heating arrangement, so there is no excuse for the not-so- brave ones now. Our latest item of luxury is a shower which finishes off a good swim.
SOUTHERN SUN AND HEALTH CLUB
We are still searching for a suitable site for our activities and it looks as if we will have to see the Lands and Survey Dept. again. We are glad to welcome another couple into the fold who have rejoined after a long absence.
There will be a good attendance from our club at the Rally this year as most of us were at Pineglades at Christmas and the remainder were all envious of the good time we had, so wish to go. themselves this year. We also learned a lot about how to run a sun club while we were there.
CLUB DIRECTORYThe secretaries of the clubs listed below will be pleased to hear from genuine enquirers. Please enclose a stamped, self- addressed envelope. AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB Inc. P.O. Box 2702, Auckland. AUCKLAND SUN CLUB Inc. P.O. Box 2925, Auckland. KAURIMU SUN CLUB P.O. Box 20015, Glen Eden, Auckland. WAIKATO OUTDOOR SOCIETY P.O. Box 139, Putaruru HAWKE'S BAY SUN CLUB P.O. Box 551, Napier. WANGANUI SUN CLUB P.O. Box 410, Wanganui. WELLINGTON SUN & HEALTH SOCIETY Inc. P.O. Box 2854, Wellington. CANTERBURY SUN & HEALTH CLUB Inc. P.O. Box 1823, Christchurch. OTAGO SUN & HEALTH CLUB P.O. Box 2058, South Dunedin. SOUTHERN SUN & HEALTH CLUB P.O. Box 486, Invercargill. If you are not close to any of the above clubs you may like to know that other naturists are ready to form clubs in the following areas; to contact them, write to: N.Z. Sunbathing Association, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington: Whangarei Nelson Rotorua Blenheim Gisborne Oamaru Palmerston North Timaru Masterton |
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12th Rally Auckland - 1964
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