#  37 - December 1965 

[The New Zealand Naturist - Summer] Editor: Perc Cousins (Pages: 36 - 2/-)

Contents:-

Editorial
NZSA Notes - 14th National Rally (Fiveacres), Trophies and Awards, INF Congress, "The Reluctant Nudist", Visiting a Club, Passports, Perc Cousins Trust Fund
Talking to Women with Gaynor
Peggy 5
News from the Clubs (9)
The Bare Truth - Part 3
Here We Come Again by Joan Treanor
Readers Have Their Say
Talking about Books
Should We All Conform? by Heatnick
Quote of the Month
Nudist Beach in NZ
Health in the Sun
Letter from a Son
The Geodesic Dome by Julia Todd-Forbes
A Treatise on Nudism
News from All Over the World - USA, Hungary, Australia, Germany, Chile, France, Japan, Peru, Hong Kong
On the Inside Looking Out
Directory: (11)

Noted


THE NEW ZEALAND NATURIST
NEW ZEALAND'S ONLY
NATURIST MAGAZINE

A VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS A BETTER WORLD

 

NEW ZEALAND SUNBATHING ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 6359, WELLINGTON

President

   

Perc. W. Cousins, Wellington

Vice-Presidents
 

   

Ray Clark, Christchurch
Jock Shoolbread, Auckland

Secretary - Treasurer

   

Doug. Cousins, Wellington

Public Relations Officer

   

Gavin Robieson, Wellington

Overseas Correspondent

   

Les Guyton, Invercargill

Youth Organiser

   

Philip van Dusschoten, Wellington

Women's Representative

   

Gaynor Robieson, Wellington

Delegates representing all clubs

 

N.Z. NATURIST

Editor

   

Perc. W. Cousins

Business Manager

   

Doug. Cousins

Artist

   

Bob McIver

 

IN THE NEXT ISSUE

Our next issue will feature a German family on the Overseas Page, and acceding to numerous requests, we will commence another story in the Peggy series, this time describing the extraordinary adventures that made Dennis become a nudist.

The story and pictures of the Big Dome at Kaurimu will appear, not to mention a host of good things we have not been able to squeeze in so far.

We regret the pictures of Spielplatz promised last issue have not arrived to date.

Deadline for the next issue is 20th December.

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Editorial 

GOSSIP

ONE OF the quickest and deadliest ways of breaking up any club is to be a whisperer, the sort of person who tears down what others are trying to build up. In some instances the motives could be just thoughtlessness or maybe the whisperer hasn't enough to occupy his mind and time, but in most cases the motive is bad and the results are harmful, whether intended or not.

Some folk may hope to draw attention to themselves, some might even try to draw attention away from themselves, but like many other rebel factions in the world today, the aim is to belittle somebody else, and thus cause unrest and unpleasantness. Even if criticism is justified, surely it would be better to discuss the matter with the individual concerned and give him the opportunity of considering the complaint and stating his case. Results could be much better than criticising behind his back.

On the other hand, if the criticism is entirely unwarranted, then it is nothing less than malicious to broadcast untruths. This sort of person is found out sooner or later, but in the meantime the mischief has been done and much inharmony and trouble has been created, often causing good members to lose interest and even resign.

Unfortunately some people are born that way and are never happier than when they are pulling somebody or something to pieces. It is so shortsighted and unnecessary, though the world seems to be full of it at the moment. We join the nudist movement to get away from this sort of thing, to go to our club and unwind, let go the tensions of the week and relax completely, if not physically, then mentally. We need to get tough with these troublemakers, for if we are hesitant about going to the club during the weekend, for any reason, then we need to find out the reason, and correct the situation at once, before it gets out of hand.

But there is another way we can prevent harm being done, and that is simply to turn a deaf ear to the gossip. Instead of listening, and perhaps passing the rumours on, plus embellishments of our own, why not turn round and tell the chatterer that we do not wish to hear his harmful talk and point out that this is not the place for tittle-tattle.

For believe me, it is only when these types get a good hearing that they are encouraged to go a step further, and instead of being crushed, they are emboldened to be even more critical, and continue to break up the atmosphere. For a club without a genuine, happy atmosphere can never prosper.

If all members could hold one thought in mind at all times, only peace and happiness would reign. If we value our movement and our own health, and are truly grateful for all the hard work put in by the early pioneers to establish it, we would say to ourselves, "What ever I do, think or say, my decision will always be for WHAT IS BEST FOR THE CLUB, and not for me, Bill Smith, Mary Jones or anybody else." When the future is put first in all our dealings, harmony must reign and the scandalmonger will have no place.

- Perc. W. Cousins

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NZSA

New Zealand

Sunbathing Association

Notes


14th NATIONAL
RALLY

A final reminder to all intending visitors. The rally will be held at Fiveacres from the 31st Dec. to 3rd Jan. 1966. If you have not already applied, write to this office immediately for an official application form. There may still be room for you at this big national event.

 

NOTICE OF MEETING

The 7th Annual General Meeting of the New Zealand Sunbathing Association will be held at Fiveacres, the grounds of the Wellington Sun and Health Society Inc. at 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, 30th December, 1965.

 

TROPHIES AND AWARDS

Trophies and awards available for annual competition at national rallies are as follows:

Adults: Perc. Cousins Tenikoit Trophies; Oranui Volleyball Trophy (ladies); Oranui Volleyball Trophy (men); Pineglades Table Tennis Trophy; Doug. Cousins Swimming Trophy (ladies); Doug. Cousins Swimming Trophy (men); Mowlem Membership Trophy.

Junior: David Wells Swimming Trophy (girls); David Wells Swimming Trophy (boys); Fiveacres Table Tennis Trophy; Blackwood Tenikoit Trophy; Broad Award for good behaviour, deportment, thoughtfulness, etc. (girls); Broad Award for good behaviour, deportment, thoughtfulness, etc. (boys).

Volleyball at Fiveacres INTER-CLUB SPORTS AT A NATIONAL RALLY AT FIVACRES


INTERNATIONAL NATURIST CONGRESS

The bi-annual world confrence will be held at the Athena Club in Holland in August 1966. We would be pleased to hear of any members who may be overseas around that time who would be willing to attend and represent New Zealand.

 

THE RELUCTANT NUDIST

This excellent nudist film will be screening as under and we can heartily recommend it to everybody, especially to those who may still he hesitant about joining our movement:

Kings, Gisborne, 30th Nov. to 2nd Dec.

Embassy, Wanganui, 7th to 9th Dec.

State, Palmerston North, 8th to 10th Feb.

State, New Plymouth, 15th to 17th Feb.

State, Hastings, 22nd to 24th Feb.

State, Napier, 1st to 3rd March.

 

VISITING A CLUB

Each year members visit other clubs during the holidays and every year, club authorities are embarrassed by visitors arriving without any notice and observance of the proper courtesies. You would not arrive at a friend's house to stay without first making prior arrangements, so why turn up at a club unannounced?

To make it easy and pleasant for everybody, inform the secretary of the club or clubs you wish to visit and if you are not known, get the secretary of your own club to confirm your membership. You will always be welcome, but you must remember, gate crashers exist in our circles as well as others.

 

PASSPORTS

National passports for use within NZ are available free from your secretaries to all financial members. It will help if you make sure to take yours with you when visiting.

 

PERC. COUSINS TRUST FUND

This is a fund established to assist any possible need that should arise within the movement. Applications made to the NZSA executive will be considered on their merit, and while none have been made to date, a substantial amount of money from which to draw would be good. Donations are invited at all times and we gratefully acknowledge the following since the last issue:

Balance on hand £189/3/-; JRM, Owaka 10/-; ACP, Auckland £1/19/6; Club levy £3/17/6; WB, Auckland 19/6; WJA, Otorohanga 10/-; TM, Westport 10/-; I. Mowlem, Wanganui 17/6; Smaller amounts £1/8/9; Total now stands at £199/9/9.

Cartoon

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Talking to Women

with Gaynor

 

Dear Mothers,

I wonder how many of you realize how much our parents have influenced our lives and how, in turn, we must influence the lives of our children? What a tremendous responsibility it is, isn't it, when we have in our power the ability to make our children happy, natural and adjusted children who will marry and be able to hand on to their youngsters a good, healthy attitude towards life?

I have heard of so many children of late who are ashamed of dressing or undressing in front of their parents. Well, who's fault is that? Their parents of course, for in many cases the children have been told to shut the door while they change. Doesn't that immediately put a question mark to the child, "What is wrong with me?" "Why should I shut the door from Mother and Father?" "Is there something to be ashamed of?"

This, of course, breeds a most unhealthy attitude towards our bodies and heaven alone knows how alike we are in the bare facts, so just what has any child to be ashamed of?

In our home we quite often have a girl of 14 to babysit for us and she always sleeps the night. When it is time for her to either dress or undress, she goes into the bathroom and locks the door. My daughter with whom this young girl shares a room, is only 10 years old and yet this girl is still so embarrassed that she must hide herself behind a locked door.

Natural advantages

DOES YOUR BOY HAVE THESE NATURAL ADVANTAGES?

I sometimes wonder what terrible moments of embarrassment these poor children must suffer when they are first married and must face up to the facts of life. Surely, if we did our job properly for our children, there should be no need at all for any such moments in our children's lives.

Some little time ago I was at a friend's home having morning coffee when her little boy of 5 came into the kitchen for a drink, and whilst reaching up to the tap, his trousers fell down. He still had on his underpants, yet that child burst into tears and ran from the room, too embarrassed for words. Well where did a little fellow like that learn to be ashamed of himself? From his parents, sisters and brother, of course, each of whom made a point of saying how rude he was. Now what sort of a maladjusted husband is he going to make some day? All I can say is, "Poor girl he marries".

Family life

WOULD YOU KNOWINGLY SUBMIT YOUR CHILDREN TO SOMETHING THAT WAS
GOING TO HARM THEM FOR LIFE?  THIS HAPPY COUPLE FEARS NO DANGER,  IN
FACT, THEY  KNOW  THEY ARE GIVING THEIR  FAMILY THE  BEST  START IN  LIFE
THEY COULD HAVE

If these children had been given the opportunity of growing up in a sun club, then their whole attitude towards the human body, in all its stages of development, would be perfectly natural to them and they would no longer need to be shy, embarrassed children who will undoubtedly become maladjusted youth and in many cases will decide to kick down that door in order to find out for themselves what's wrong with the bodies they had to keep so well hidden.

In New Zealand there are 10 major sun clubs and 9 areas where there are clubs forming, so there is ample opportunity for most of us to join one of them and give our children the chance they deserve to become healthy, natural adults, capable of serving the community in which they live.

As the official women's representative of this movement, it is my function to assist, advise or help other women. Maybe you have a problem or perhaps you have had an experience you would like to share. Don't hesitate to drop me a line at once to Gaynor, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington.

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Peggy

THE STORY SO FAR

It may be recalled, in the first article of this series, that Dennis, Peggy's boy friend remarked that the way in which he became a nudist was another story. While that will be the basis of another serial, we here bring you an account of an incident that took place when he was a lad at college, an incident that had a definite bearing on subsequent events. The story is related by Peggy's father, as told him one day as they lay in the sun at their favourite sun club.

Peggy

WELL, I gather Dennis wasn't much different from most boys and had never given so much as a thought to such a subject as nudism. He listened to the talk of the other boys and put in his spoke now and then. As happens everywhere, there were some chaps he got on well with and others he didn't care for. Steve Skinner was one of the latter. In direct contrast to what his name suggested, he was fat, repulsively fat, and he wasn't too clean himself either.

But what made him most objectionable, he had a dirty mind. It was always Skinner who told the smuttiest yarns and if all he said about himself was true, he was something of a Casanova too. While Dennis was no angel, he just didn't like too much of this sort of thing, for he had had a bit better upbringing than that and he resented the fellow and his low talk. And there were plenty of other chaps he liked and could talk to.

One cove, Clive Briscoe by name, who lived a few doors down the street, seemed a decent sort of guy and as they lived so close, it was natural they walked to and from school together and used to see quite a bit of one another. Somehow, Dennis used to envy him, for at weekends, he used to go off with his people in their old flivver, while more often than not, Dennis never seemed to go anywhere. His people stayed at home, pottering about the house and garden, and many a time he watched Clive disappear down the road, leaving him cutting the lawn or something just as uninteresting.

Well, things went along more or less smoothly until one day, when he arrived at school, Skinner was in the middle of a crowd of boys, all laughing and sneering together. Curiosity soon got the better of him and he elbowed his way into the crowd. Skinner was in his element. Waving a magazine aloft, he shouted, "Have a look at rudey, nudey Briscoe! Boy, would you believe it?"

And there, in a photo of his family, was Clive Briscoe, looking unconcerned and cheeky. But what rocked him was that the whole lot of them were naked. Dennis's eyes fairly goggled, for he could hardly believe what he saw. Yes, there sure enough, was Mum and Dad, a couple of young sisters and Clive, all in a row and looking as if they were used to that sort of thing. While the crowd jeered and made all sorts of rude remarks, Dennis had a brief look at the magazine. It was called, The Sun Magazine and was published by some nudist association or other and had a number of pictures of people in the raw. This was something quite new to him and he could hardly believe his eyes. He had no idea that there were people who behaved like this. He was in a proper mental muddle and try as hard as he could, he found it difficult to believe that a chap like Clive Briscoe should be mixed up with a thing like that.

Clive himself had a lot to put up with that day. Skinner cut the picture out and pinned it on the notice board, adding a few embellishments of his own. Dennis wanted to take Clive's side, but he found it mighty hard, for this seemed to be the opposite of all he had been taught. It didn't seem decent and yet Clive . . . Oh, gosh!

It was just after change-over that afternoon, when some of the boys' remarks were overheard, that the master called them to order and referred to the picture on the notice board. Old Hump, to use the nickname the boys gave Mr Humphries, was an elderly type, wise in the ways of the world and very experienced in human nature. When a weighty decision had to be made, it was Old Hump's sagc advice that cleaned up the situation. He seldom failed to give impartial and fair judgment and the Head was not too pleased at the prospect of his pending retirement.

As Old Hump gazed at the class over his spectacles, they wondered what was coming next and whether the matter would be taken so far as to force Briscoe to be expelled. The master wasn't angry, just rather quiet and even seemed a little sad. His words went something like this and sank deep everywhere.

"I heard what some of you boys were saying just now about that picture, and," looking straight at Skinner "I heard some things that would have been better unsaid. Rather than condemn Briscoe for appearing in that group, I suggest it might be a lot fairer to first find out something of the movement to which Briscoe appears to be attached. Most of you boys obviously see something nasty about the nude body and I am sure, knowing Briscoe as we do, we must find it hard to accept that he thinks this to be so. Under the right conditions and circumstances, nudity can be a very natural and beautiful thing and I would suggest that you consider such a possibility before condemning anyone in the future.

"While I personally have no connection with the nudist movement, I have nevertheless made it my business to acquaint myself with its principles and I strongly recommend you boys to do the same thing, not only with this subject, but with any with which you are unfamiliar. If you do this it is possible that the less desirable side of your minds will not be revealed."

When he had finished, you could hear a pin drop. Skinner and a few of them were red round the gills and Briscoe seemed to be six feet tall. The matter died there - for a while anyway - and Dennis said he felt proud of the master to face up to a class of jeering boys and speak so frankly on such a matter.

That afternoon, as Dennis and Clive were walking home, the conversation naturally got round to nudism. Dennis realized now where Clive went most weekends and was very impressed by the quiet self assurance of his friend. Dennis never said anything about it at home, for he knew he would never be able to convince his folks with so little knowledge and no experience to back it up, but it stuck in his mind for years. While he would have liked to investigate the matter further, what with his parents, and swot, and a feeling away down that there must be something screwy about it all, he just let it lie. But forget it, no.

It took another experience, a few years later, to bring it home to him, just what he was missing in life by not joining the nudist movement.

We will start the story of Dennis's big adventure next issue.

 

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N E W S

F R O M  T H E

C L U B S

I N  N. Z.

News from the Clubs 

 

The best news this issue comes from Taranaki, where the group have now given themselves the name of TARANAKI OUTDOOR SOCIETY, and they have acquired a post office box so that enquiries may now be sent direct to P.O. Box 3046, Fitzroy, New Plymouth.

While they arc basing their club on family units, genuine single people will not be turned away. They express the hope that these early efforts will be successful so that they can raise enough funds to buy their own grounds. They are optimistic of success, for they have applied to the NZSA for provisional affiliation, which will be discussed by the parent body at its next meeting in Wellington.

PALMERSTON NORTH is still another area stirring into life and a new couple, late of Wellington, has taken over and is anxious to get a club started. Realizing the advantage of linking with the Wanganui Sun Club, they will be working in co-operation with them. Meantime, all enquiries should be sent to this office.

With the winter behind them, the WAIKATO OUTDOOR SOCIETY is looking forward to the warmer weather and the prospect of outings in the sun. Monthly evenings have helped to keep them together and an increasing membership will help to discover the grounds they need so badly. Hopes have been raised several times but looking for land in the middle of a rich farming district has its problems. They have alieady had a trip to hot springs and were joined by a Rotorua couple, so they were able to laze in the hot water if not the hot sun. Further trips are being organized until they are able to go out to their own grounds. Please note their new address, P.O. Box 619, Hamilton.

Other areas where leaders are established are listed at the foot of the club directory on the outside cover.

With the 14th rally of nudists being held shortly on their grounds, the WELLINGTON SUN AND HEALTH SOCIETY is flat out finalizing preparations for this big annual event. At the time of writing (Sept.) everything was well in hand and given good weather, all the loose ends will be well and truly tied up so as to give the visitors a wonderful time. Social evenings continue to entertain and instruct.

Fiveacres Patio

AFTERNOON TEA ON THE PATIO AT FIVEACRES

We hear that Les Guyton, late secretary of the SOUTHERN SUN AND HEALTH CLUB has been transferred to near Wellington, and with his family is now joining the Wellington club. He tells us that their numbers in Invercargill are steadily increasing and they are hopeful of finding grounds this season.

If the work goes as planned, the KAURIMU SUN CLUB will have its dome-shaped club house erected. This is a big undertaking, but should be as practical as it is novel. It is a larger edition of the one pictured in these pages.

News from the HAWKE'S BAY SUN CLUB is a bit sparse, hut it seems that they have finished painting and paperhanging the new lounge. During the early spring, several lambs were born to the neighbour's sheep on the property and it was heartwarming to see them frisking about the paddock. Also a high fence has been built between the house and the road. Let's hope they built it a bit stronger than the one which blew down.

A report from the AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB INC. informs us that although the cold winter just passed kept most of the members clothed, they have not been idle, for the summer will see a few innovations around Oranui. The kitchen has been renovated with built-in cupboards and formica sink bench has been connected to the plumbing. A fridge has been built in and a fuel burner, connected to a water tank, supplies abundant hot water to the sink and Zip and also to a shower house which has been erected to the rear of the club house. The old canteen had to be removed, but has been converted into a temporary tool shed.

They now have a new and larger mains water supply and this will be used to fill the pool this year instead of relying on the fire brigade. The pool itself has been emptied to allow maintenance work to be carried out and it provided a wonderful sun trap free from cool breezes. Two successful socials were held during the winter, proving beyond doubt that Oranuiites "dig" square dancing.

Now that spring has sprung, as they say, members are coming out of hibernation and they are starting to waken up and get a move on at the AUCKLAND SUN CLUB. They have enjoyed some interesting evenings together during the winter and on a few rare occasions, sunny days have coaxed a few to take off their clothes - but not for long. They send their best wishes to the next rally organizers and the host club and hope that Old Sol will shine and help make their tasks easier. Some members will be left at ASC to welcome visitors to Auckland with a handshake, a cuppa, a swim, or volleyball as played at ASC. They wish everyone, naturists especially, the very best of Season's Greetings.

The CANTERBURY SUN AND HEALTH CLUB INC. tells us that, (like the Windmill Theatre) they never close, but they always mark the beginning of the season, which this year fell on October 10th, with an official opening. Unfortunately the rain came down five minutes before the sports programme was planned. However, the children's races were completed as planned and afternoon tea in the clubhouse was enlivened by an unusual hat competition, which produced some weird and wonderful creations. The ceremonial cutting of a large and beautifully decorated cake ended the brief formalities of an opening day which, whatever it may have lacked in the way of sunshine, was undoubtedly the best dressed affair for many years.

 

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THE BARE TRUTH

Naturist camp
 

BY A. LEON GILBERT
 

•  THE THIRD ARTICLE
IN THIS SERIES     

 

SOCIAL GROUP NAKEDNESS

IN PREVIOUS articles we have considered who and what we are; nudists often called naturists. We have described ourselves, our principles, our views. Now perhaps, it is time that we said something about our purpose, our beliefs, our objects.

From some viewpoint, you must be interested in this nudist business. Idly interested, attracted by the nude studies; interested, but a little puzzled, maybe, as a newcomer to this practice or perhaps you are a practising naturist?

Our belief and practice can be summed up in three words: we naturists believe in the practice of SOCIAL GROUP NAKEDNESS. A little frightening perhaps to the newcomer? A term not always favoured by some of the converted and sometimes baffling satisfactory explanation by those happy in the experience.

It is hoped these brief notes will help all in these various categories. The newcomers, those who call themselves simple sunhathers, not bothering with reasons for their particular enjoyment of something good or to those who study the philosophies of social group nakedness.

Our concern is with the usual, reasonable man or woman who wants to know why they should be naturists, if at all, or to explain on occasion why they are naturists. Coming back to the theme of Social Group Nakedness, we should add a little more; under suitable circumstances, in suitable places, or within the law. This is about as briefly as it can be expressed. The word 'group' shows that it does not mean in any circumstances.

Nudity in public places, cities, stadiums, shopping centres could be quite ghastly! At the Antarctic it could be doubly deadly. Suitable circumstances means first of all personal adaptability. The writer has been a practising naturist for a long time, but is still not very tough. Even as a beginner, you may be more comfortable in low temperature or a fresh wind, than an experienced naturist. It is just a matter of personal resistance or sound health. When they feel cold most sensible naturists get dressed. If this seems acceptable enough, the next point is probably, where is it these naturists do their dressing and undressing?

At home is the first appropriate answer. Sleeping naked, getting up to take the morning bath, maybe even a bit of exercise, is a good natural start.

Incidentally the usc of the word 'natural' shows just how natural the practice is claimed to be by naturists. After the morning start, it is in most cases a matter of getting dressed for work. The rest of the time depends on many things in the home. Possibly even the suitability of the home itself; if all the family is of the same mind. If one thinks, at least we could take it outdoors among ourselves, there is the consideration of how secluded is the garden. Incidentally some practising naturists do not agree with indoor naturism. All these things can be decided by the individual alone, or the particular family. This is a good example of the freedom of naturism and the naturist movement, as far as it is organized at all. It is practised at the discretion of the individual.

For those who cannot or do not choose their own home, as well as outdoors, then out of doors is a much better place, agreed by those who do include the indoor practice, too. A few people may be lucky enough to have private land for all the natural sunbathing they desire. Only very few could, or would, invite friends to join them. This limitation immediately curtails the practice and benefits of social group nakedness. In mentioning sunbathing, air bathing, warm rain, all are beneficial; even exercise in the snow with a brisk rub down to follow.

It will be necessary to consider these suitable places - and the law. Generally the law is satisfied if no one is given cause for offence, or no cause for complaint. If neighbours can see you naked and complain, "you've had it", or you will have it, with a fine and unrequested publicity. At least NZ may have wide open spaces, but nearer home, 'secret places' generally do not exist, in fact the fine or penalty may be heavier. This brings us to the security, seclusion and enjoyment at the sun clubs. Here naturism can be practised with full freedom of body and ease of mind. These places are all detailed in the advertisements and reports in this magazine.

The group meaning should be clearer now, and the social part is in the groups, invariably, at present in the clubs. Now about the naked part; why completely undressed? The pleasure of the full freedom of the body and mind is not really explained. It may be why folk sing in their baths. It must be experienced to be appreciated, the freedom, not the singing. We breathe through the skin, all the skin; the body needs light and air, all the body. Naturism does tone up the skin, the body and the system, hence naturism, nakedness. Once small parts are covered, something is hidden, if only by bits the size of postage stamps. Something is taboo, unclean, curiosity is aroused. Remove the little coverings, nothing is hidden, nothing is unclean, there is no curiosity, the whole body is acceptable and accepted.

The male and female body are both basically the same the world over. Why not recognize the fact and enjoy the freedom and wellbeing of SOCIAL GROUP NAKEDNESS, under suitable conditions, and circumstances, in one of the advertised clubs?

Children all recognize and accept this fact of life. They revel in the freedom of being wholely natural. They are indeed, the Children of Light.

Break

TO THE PURE
John Hedley-Brown

Why the scorn?

Why the shame?

Why reluctance to declaim?

Into this world unclothed we came.

Why destroy,

Why pervert?

Why to innocence cause hurt?

Why from purity divert?

Pure when born.

Sin unknown.

The child remains as such till shown

That nakedness he must disown.

Girl and boy

Together nude;

Minds unsullied; nothing rude.

Must false modesty intrude?

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Rally scene

JOAN (right) AND KEN, ENTHUSIASTIC MEMBERS OF THE CANTERBURY CLUB

and both past Executive members of the NZSA had their interest cut short when Ken was sent to Malaya on active duty. This is the second article from them and we look forward to having them safely back in New Zealand. Joan gives you some idea of conditions over there at present

 

HERE WE COME AGAIN

By JOAN TREANOR

 

RING OUT the bells, or lay the carpet, but especially make sure that you have plenty of sunshine ready for myself and family. What is all this you say? Well, we are coming back. Yes, I know that we have plenty of sun here, more in fact in one year than what you would see in two, but the fact remains that to sunbathe here in the nude is absolutely taboo.

When we first arrived here in this land of sunshine, we thought that it would be so simple to find an isolated spot and so carry on with our sunbathing, but we didn't count on the local children. Honestly, a "white" just arrives anywhere and in a matter of seconds there is a horde of people surrounding the car, just to see what these crazy people are up to. We have tried what we thought were the most isolated spots, but we no sooner turned off the ignition and opened the door before the children were upon us. Nothing daunted, we vowed then that we would eventually find some place, but we have to admit failure, for over these two years, even though we have travelled the length and breadth of the country, we still have been unable to find even a small corner where we could have complete seclusion.

It's amazing, when thinking back over the years, to the time when Ken first introduced me to nudism, when I was most loathe to take part in what I then thought was a "terrible" habit. But after I finally took the plunge, I never regretted it, and of all the things I miss most since being here, I can honestly say it is being able to relax completely in the nude.

Male pose

Even in the house, here again it is impossible, as we have a living-in amah, who is quite likely to pop upstairs just as I feel like having a lay down in the raw. She has got used to us sleeping in the nude, but that is as far as things are allowed to go.

Even the children have discovered that it is not the thing for them to run around naked. Neil doesn't seem to mind so much, as, he explained to me, he would be able to do so when we eventually returned to New Zealand, but how does one explain to a little girl of two that she must forever wear pants. I tried so hard letting her run around free of all clothing, but as fast as I removed her pants, there was the amah right behind me with another pair, and although the battle lasted some months, I have to admit that in the end it wore me down, and now Lesley conforms to all the current rules.

For myself, I thought that I would do the next best thing and buy a bikini for sunbathing in the yard. But the first day that I appeared in it, the poor amah nearly collapsed with shock. "What if someone sees you?" she said.

Well, I know that I bulge at all the wrong spots, but I wasn't going to return to New Zealand completely white, so I persevered and although I now sport a white "two piece", at least I have some brown patches. The only thing is that here the tan easily disappears, and one day I can be darker than the amah, then if I don't get into the sun for a few days I find that I am back to a light colour again. I even see the tan washing off me, and it is most annoying.

All going well, we are hoping to attend the rally this Christmas, and by then we should have been in New Zealand for a few weeks, so if the weather is kind to us, my white bikini should be the same colour as the rest of me. I'm sorry to ramble on about this lack of complete colour, but to me it has been the hardest thing to put up with. No freedom for sunbathing or running around in the house, so perhaps I can be forgiven for sounding as if I have gone completely out of my mind.

I would so like to thank all my sunbathing friends who have been so good as to correspond frequently with us while we have been here. It has been wonderful to know that people still think of us, and to those families throughout New Zealand who are barely more than acquaintances, go my special thanks for bothering with us. Words cannot express my heartfelt thanks for your kindness, and we do really appreciate your thoughtfulness very much and hope that we shall meet again at the rally or else on my next trip around New Zealand when I hope to renew old acquaintances.

So once again I say, ring out the bells, or lay the carpet, but especially make sure that you have plenty of sunshine.

We are coming back.

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ReadersReaders sayhave their say ... 

 

AN "UNWILLING EXILE"

As an ex-foundation member of one of the leading clubs and one who is temporarily (I hope) unable to take an active part in club membership, I wish to take this opportunity of congratulating those responsible for the production of the magazine, and for the continuing improvement in its presentation... it can now be said to have truly "come of age". The magazine and its news means a lot to unwilling exiles such as myself and is the bridge by which we can keep in contact with the nudist movement. Keep up the good work.

- Pineglades and Fiveacres Oldboy

BREAKING DOWN THE PREJUDICE

My wife and I have found your magazine very helpful to us as beginners to the movement and many of the articles do just that. My wife certainly sees things in a different light now she has experienced nudism and thanks to your books for their help.

- JD, Onehunga

 

FROM ONE OF OUR ENGLISH CONTRIBUTORS

Pleased to hear of the encouraging letters from readers and hope it all results in practical success. You deserve it. The opinion that I have gathered on NZN over here is that it is about the sanest little mag. on nudism that is published today.

- A. Leon Gilbert, England

 

THE SMALLEST WITH THE MOSTEST

Let me congratulate you on your fine magazine. I subscribe to "Solar", our own Australian magazine and also buy an English one, whenever possible. I have purchased one American magazine of this type also.

I find your magazine, small though it is in size, is a giant in information and articles. I would say it is the best I have read.

- GHS, Brisbane, Aust.

 

OUR PICTURES

Say, you've got a dandy little magazine there. Not like our big, glossy jobs back home in the States, but a lot more sincere and the real goods. Two things I can't understand though. How the heck are you able to sell it so cheaply and why the heck do you have to mutilate those pictures like that? Here you're telling people nudism is OK for Mum, Dad and the kids, there's nothing to be ashamed of and then you go and retouch the pixs. Seems crazy to me, but then we've only been over here from USA a couple of months. Maybe there are still things I've got to learn. Maybe I'll have to go back home sooner than I expect, so would like to be hearing from you smartly.

- Texan, Auckland

(This is a question often asked, especially by overseas members who are used to greater tolerance from the authorities. While we hate to have to retouch our illustrations, we have to comply with our law. We look forward to more enlightened times, but at present are grateful for assistance and encouragement given by the authorities to date. The only reason why we can sell the NZN at so low a price is because it is prepared by so much voluntary labour. Ed.)

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Talking about Books



THEY FOUND ATLANTIS

by Dennis Wheatley

"We have not beds enough," said Nahou suddenly, "and we dare not wake those who are away."

"No matter," Lulluma replied quickly, "we have pillows in plenty. They can sleep naked on the grass while I dry their clothes in the earthshine."

"They do not understand nakedness, as we do who are so old in time that we have come to appreciate the wisdom of reverting to the customs of simple savages in some things," Nahou said seriously. "You have not travelled as much as I and therefore know less of the habits of our guests."

Lulluma threw a lightning glance at the bedraggled party. "How strange," she said, "but never mind. You will soon learn the joy of being free from such stuffy clothes and your skins will be better for it. In the meantime you can keep your bodies covered with linen if you wish."

THE WHITE RAJAH by Nicholas Monsarrat

"Modesty is a matter of behaviour, it needs no dress to aid it."

THE PROPHET by Kahlil Gibran

And the Weaver said, Speak to us of Clothes. And he answered:

Your clothes conceal much of your beauty, yet they hide not the unbeautiful.

And though you seek in garments the freedom of privacy you may find in them a harness and a chain.

Would that you could meet the sun and the wind with more of your skin and less of your raiment,

For the breath of life is in the sunlight and the hand of life is in the wind.

Some of you say: 'It is the north wind who has woven the clothes you wear'.

And I say, Ay, it is the north wind,

But shame was his loom, and the softening of the sinews was his thread.

And when his work was done he laughed in the forest.

Forget not that modesty is for a shield against the eye of the unclean.

And when the unclean shall be no more, what were modesty but a fetter and a fouling of the mind?

And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.

 

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DAFFY DEFINITIONS

Nudists are people who go to their camps to air their differences.

Enthusiastic members are those who leave no stern untoned to get a good tan.

Many members are flat out improving their grounds, others are flat out on the sun bank.

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SHOULD WE ALL CONFORM?

•   TRUE EXPERIENCE

HEATNICK

Following on in this series, we bring you another true story, which is being duplicated day after day, all over the world. We admire Heatnick's courage end commend his experience to all clear-thinking and level-headed people everywhere.

The editor Invites similar experiences from readers, serious or humorous, but they must be vouched for as true.

HULLO folks, how's the tan? Well, this time I would like to tell you a non-fictitious, unadulterated, true tale. It is about a chap aged 20 years, 10 months, with good, but narrow-minded parents, and who now has had a taste of active club naturism after three or four years of mounting interest and membership-craving. I have written this story for two reasons. Firstly an example of what goes on in our mad, mad world and secondly to get you to ask yourselves whether I have done the correct thing or not.

When I was in my early teens, I started a secondary education at a private boys' college. I really enjoyed those years at school except for one thing: I was tied to that school hand and foot, unable to do what I felt I wanted to do. My parents, too, were restrictive in a way, in that I was not allowed to walk a girl out or attend dances until I had passed my school cert. exams. Admittedly some chaps get it this way and like it, but to me it did not in any way do me, socially, any good.

When I was about 16 years of age, I got myself into a little bit of trouble regarding things I would rather not go into at the moment. This episode shook me so much, I immediately started looking around for an "antidote" as it were. I realized that with any cure intended for the mind, it must start at the source and gradually work outwards.

Basically, my trouble was in my mind... an attitude towards sex for which I have since found a remedy. I got excited at the sight of a woman in very little clothing, at the sight of a prominent breast... you all know how it is at the difficult adolescent age.

I spent many hours thinking of a remedy, but none came until one day I was in a small bookshop and saw a copy of Health and Efficiency in a remote corner of a high-up shelf. Why I bought it I don't know, but there in my hands was the answer I had been searching for.

One way to cool off
ONE WAY TO COOL OFF

I looked, read, and re-read that magazine many times and a reformation was taking place within me. It was about 10-12 months later that I approached my parents, hoping to get their permission to let me apply for membership in a club.

In a way I can now appreciate their attitude and thoughts in refusing. They were in their fifties and had lived a steady, ordinary life and were not interested in anything that could start gossip. So I had to go on through my teens and early twenties, until I was at the age where I did not have to get that permission. In that time my whole way of life changed with my growing interest in naturism and its "code of life".

During this time I had been told by my father that when I became a member of any nudist club, I was not to set foot in his house again. I have had to give up a good job, too, when it became known that I was interested in naturism.

Over the Easter period in 1965, I was invited to visit Pineglades, in Christchurch for a trial visit. Even though I had read every edition of Solar, The NZ Naturist and Health and Efficiency for the last 4 or 5 years, it was nothing like experiencing the companionship and friendly atmosphere of club naturism.

Looking back on my earlier struggle, I can really say that it has all been worth it, every bit of it.

Your opinion may differ, but I feel that I should be able to take part in any recreation I want to, any way of life I feel fit to indulge in and generally live my own life. After all, it is me who has to put up with it, not my parents or any friends. I love my parents and their family, but should I have to conform to the life that they think I should live?

Nudism is a very quiet "Paradise on Earth", an experience nobody should miss. It is one recreation everyone, no matter how fit or unfit, no matter how able or disabled, no matter what shape or size, is capable of enjoying and participating.

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They tell us that if a sheep mated with a kangaroo the result would be a woolly jumper.

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"If it seems to you that a clique is running the club, it is probably true. But why? Because that clique is always there, is always interested in the club, anxious for the club to advance and eager to help it grow. Join the clique. Make your club the club you want it to be."

- Sandy Lane Pathfinder, USA


"Complete nudity is anti-erotic you know. This highly artificial fizz we live in is the result of clothes."

James Layer, retired head of the prints and drawings dept. of Victoria and Albert Museum, London

QUOTE of the MONTH

 

 

 

 

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Beach scene

NUDIST BEACH IN NEW ZEALAND

ON MORE than one occasion, we have referred to nude swimming and sunbathing on beaches officially set aside for the purpose in many parts of Europe. It is not unusual to see thousands upon thousands of nude bathers and it is so commonplace that no one takes any notice and there is never any trouble.

As the nudist movement gradually becomes understood here and in other Commonwealth countries, this sort of thing will be accepted in these fair islands in the course of time, but meantime there is nothing to prevent us from enjoying to the full, this harmless pleasure, provided we realize that until we have official sanction, we must conduct this type of swimming with care, avoiding giving offence to those who may not approve. Venturesome nudists have been swimming without togs in New Zealand for years, but the following account of an official picnic properly organized by AOHC in Auckland last summer may be the beginning of many more in various parts of the country.

They hired a bus and 60 members surprised the locals early on the appointed Sunday morning as they sped to a magnificent, pohutukawa-fringed beach seldom used by anyone but the odd surfie. After trekking along the beach for a mile or two with their picnic baskets and gear, they were soon camped down in a favourite spot between the high sand dunes, and "club uniform" was the order of the day, as the sun streamed down according to plan.

After lunch the beach rang with the cries of happy laughter as various impromptu games got under way. Soccer, rounders, volleyball, and of course, surfing and swimming soon made the afternoon slip by.

Eyes were constantly kept on the horizon and the beach quickly cleared when a Land Rover hove in sight. Bare bodies scuttled into the surf or up in the dunes, but apart from that one interruption, the picnickers, who had been joined by members of the Auckland Sun Club, were left in peace.

Late afternoon and the crowd reluctantly started to straggle back to the bus, where the last of the food was polished off. Soon the bus and attendant cars were heading for home, and so ended a day that stands out in the year for the AOHC members; a day, once a year, when the club is perhaps pioneering the first open beach in New Zealand.

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Health in the sun

•  EARACHE

Earache often occurs at the same time as a sore throat or cold. Take some aspirin and rest the aching ear on a hot water bottle. The earache will probably subside, but call your doctor if it has not done so after 12 hours.

 

•  RINGWORM

Ringworm of the body is easily treated. The slightly raised red patch on the skin, creeping out from the centre in circular fashion, healing in the middle and leaving a reddish ring on the outer, should be painted twice daily with freshly bought tincture of iodine, or rub in Whitfield's ointment night and morning. Ringworm of the scalp is not so easily cured. A greyish round scaly patch showing broken stubs of hair or almost bald, perhaps pinkish with slightly raised edge, will almost certainly be ringworm. Pull out and burn the hairs, and rub in Whitfield's ointment daily for up to six weeks. Call the doctor if not cured then.

 

•  LADIES-IN-WAITING

If possible, walk or rest out of doors every day. Housework is good exercise but it does not take the place of that taken in the sunshine and fresh air.

From a booklet issued by
New York City Hospital


         EXCUSE US . . .
A body like mine...

YOU, TOO, CAN HAVE A BODY LIKE MINE...
IF YOU'RE NOT CAREFUL

 

•  EARS

Those flaps each side of your head are made to hear with, not to poke. If they do itch or worry you, then observe this cardinal rule: Never put anything into your ears smaller than your elbow.

 

•  SHYNESS IN CHILDREN

Young children often go through a phase of shyness which is often aggravated by parents telling them to be sociable or asking them if they have lost their tongue, says Better Health.

Some children are naturally shyer than others, find it difficult to make friends, tend to hang back from the company of others, have little to say, and take a passive rather than an active part in group play.

The trouble comes when parents are so upset when their child shows tendencies towards shyness that they push him into the company of others, try to force him to make friends and tell him briskly not to be silly when he hangs back. Of course, all parents prefer a bright, sociable child to a shy one, but the shy child has to be handled gently and with patience.

He should be introduced gradually to people and not in a crowd. He is far better at first playing with just one or two friends quietly than being told to join the "gang". When he has got used to these one or two, then his circle can be enlarged.

If you know your child dreads having to face up to strangers, try to be present when he meets them, even if you remain in the background. And when you have friends to the house give him somthing definite to do, such as handing round the plates, so that he has a chance of forgetting his shyness.

- Health

•  SANITATION

Sanitation is a way of life. It is that quality of living expressed in the clean home, the clean farm, the clean business, the clean neighbourhood, the clean community. Being a way of life, it must come from within the people. It is nourished by knowledge and grows as an obligation and an ideal in human relations.

- Health

•  VARICOSE VEINS

Varicose veins are found to affect one out of every two women and one out of every four men 40 years of age or more, says an article in Today's Health. Although humans are the self-acknowledged rulers of the earth, partly by virtue of the power of upright locomotion, not all advantages in life accrue to those who believe that for the two-legged species "life begins at 40". Consider the fact that four-legged animals like the dog and horse don't develop varicose veins.

- Health


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Letter from a Son

Dear Dad,

Many thanks for your last letter. Sorry we were out at the weekend when you called, but recently we've been out lots of weekends, especially during this beautiful weather. Don't get a shock, Dad, but we've all joined a naturist group: a nudist club to you.

Surprised? Yes, possibly you are. Especially after your somewhat strict upbringing of us kids. But Helen's family has been naturist for many years and she introduced me to naturism, along with her family, even before we were married. That shocks you still more? It shouldn't. Remember how sun-tanned and happy I was when I came home from those camping trips with her and her family? Those days were wonderful; and I gradually came to understand how free man should live; how to drop the cares and complexities of our modern civilization; how free man can live when he drops off his clothes in a natural form of society. It's truly wonderful, Dad. You and Mum should try it with us sometime, why don't you? Do like we did: come out with us a few times, then join a naturist group. You'll never have been so relaxed in your whole life.

If you're interested, I'll explain next time I see you, what we do in these camps. Helen and I, and the kids too, have been to quite a few camps now, but we always prefer to be with our own group. There's so much to do and it all seems so worthwhile. And we've all picked up the most wonderful all-over sun tans. Talk it over with Mum and we'll explain more when we see you again.

Hope that won't be too long.

Love from us all,

Jim

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A peep inside

The

GEODESIC
DOME

JULIA
TODD
FORBES

A PEEP INSIDE AT NIGHT

 

THE TROUBLE with most baches is that they're often dark, damp and dreary inside. Being lovers of sun, light, and the out-of-doors, we built our bach with walls and roof of clear polythene so that the sun could keep it dry and bright, and we could feel as though we were outdoors all the time, and yet be protected from the rain and wind.

But the framework for the polythene walls and roof had to be strong enough to keep all our cooking and camping gear safe and keep out the elements and 'possums, to say nothing of the proprietor's cat which is allowed in only when we're there, and usually spends the night with us.

The strongest structure known to man, for the least amount and weight of materials used, is the geodesic dome, invented and patented by R. Buckminster Fuller. So Al, my husband, being well versed in spherical trigonometry and maths (or he couldn't possibly have done it) spent seven months studying Fuller's work and making models and calculations. In December, 1963, he finally worked out the specifications for our geodesic dome bach and we bought one 4'x8' sheet of ¼in. marine plywood, 5 gross of nuts and bolts, a 2'x2' sheet of aluminium, a roll of polythene, and a few dozen drawing pins.

This was the total inventory of our building materials for an 8½ft diameter dome, 7ft high and no inner supporting tent poles to get in the way. And we had some plywood and nuts and bolts left over. The total cost was about £10, (yes, ten) plus one week's labour of the two of us prefabricating the parts, to say nothing of Al's research and architectural designing time.

The plywood sheet was cut into ¾in strips and these into 304 sticks of 6 different lengths according to Al's calculations. The aluminium was cut by hand (Al's) into 110 discs for connecting the sticks into their pattern. Then a hole was drilled into both ends of each stick, tolerance being plus ¹/³²", minus 0. The measurements must be accurate to mechanics' standards, rather than to carpentery, or else we'd have ended up with a useless bundle of sticks instead of a neat spherical dome with all sticks in continuous tension and discontinuous compression, which is what gives it its strength.

Then 6 holes each were drilled into 84 of the discs and 5 holes into each of the remaining 26. This was a total of 1,242 holes and by then the hand drill was about worn out. So were we, but our enthusiasm kept us going. Only one week of the holidays was gone, and we had two more coming.

So we loaded the whole bundle of parts and polythene (total weight of all about 28 pounds) along with our camping gear, bedding, etc., into a taxi and went out to Kaurimu Sun Club very early one morning. It then took us exactly 7 hours to erect our dome bach and cover it with polythene. Almost 5 gross of nuts and bolts and 6 different sizes of sticks can keep two people pretty busy for seven hours, believe me. But it was a lot of fun and the weather was kind: it was sunny right up to the moment when we finished and popped inside to arrange bed and board. And at that, as if on signal, a clap of thunder and the clouds let loose a torrent of rain.

 

A peep inside

LOOK CLOSELY AND YOU WILL SEE JULIA IN THE MIDDLE

Remember the rally in January, 1964, at AOHC in Auckland? Well the weather was pretty boisterous at Kaurimu too, and high velocity winds were reported a couple of times, only Eric, the proprietor, won't let me say how high, says it's bad publicity and anyhow, everyone knows it's never windy in Auckland, only in Wellington. But those of you from Wellington and elsewhere who were at the rally can testify that we had a bit of a breeze up here in January, 1964.

But our dome made of slender ¼in thick and ¾in wide sticks withstood that, and is still withstanding more of the same nearly two years later, though we're about to give it a new coat of polythene. Some people repaint their baches every so often, we just renew its polythene sheathing.

For sun club holidays and weekends (we've spent every single weekend in it since it was built and intend to continue the practice) there's nothing we know of that could be better. It's dry as a bone inside - even the salt shaker never gums up - and light and airy and the view of the stars in the heavens at night is magnificent. It's kept warm in the day time by the light of the sky just like a glasshouse, even if the sun isn't shining. In fact, full midsummer sun makes it too hot, but who wants to be anywhere but down at the pool in that kind of weather? It's really ideal in winter, actually much warmer than a house and is bright and cheerful and dry even in the rain. At night a small one-burner primus keeps us warm as well as cooking the dinner.

But make no mistake: it's not an easy do-it-yourself project unless you're good at mathematical calculations and spherical trigonometry and a very accurate craftsman besides. Fuller's patents prohibit giving information as to measurements, so don't ask Al the lengths of the sticks. But the patents don't prevent you from spending seven months figuring it out for your own use, referring (as Al did) to the photographs and drawings that have been published on the work of R. Buckminster Fuller and his geodesic dome. Good on you if you do!

Our little geodesic dome has withstood the test of time and weather for almost two years now, and it is so satisfactory as a delightfully warm place for nudists to be in, in cloudy, rainy or windy weather, that we decided to build a big one for the use of all members. By the time you read this, a 27ft diameter dome will be located on a site just above the lawn by the pool, its spherical shape and lacy (but strong) construction adding even more beauty to our grounds. We'll have pictures and a story about it in the next issue of the NZ Naturist.

Julia with the plans

JULIA WITH SOME OF THE PLANS

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A TREATISE
ON NUDISM

 

BY
TOM

THE WRITER has compiled this treatise, not only for the practising nudist, but more for the fortunate persons who may read this magazine. There are people in all walks of life who have not joined the ranks of naturists, and who are, more or less, nervous or afraid to take the first steps toward a truly healthy, vigorous and rewarding way of life. It is no sin, nor is it shameful, to shed your clothing in your own home. Your children will not worry over much, for to them, it is quite natural to be naked; they simply revel in being nude. However, read on, and the following comments, culled from various doctors' observations on the subject of nudism, will help you to take the most important step into living a life free and untrammelled from sticky clothing.

A large majority of people ask: "Why go naked?" and "Of what use is it?" The ancient Greeks had the answer to this. They found that in all their sports, they could run faster, jump further, swim much more speedily without the hampering effect of clothing, however scanty. They found that there was less energy spent in their efforts, and they were able to maintain their vitality. In this decade, those of us who wish to emulate the Greeks by exposing our bodies to the air, must do so, either in private, or by joining a club.

The author's daughter

THE AUTHOR'S DAUGHTER -
A GOOD EXAMPLE OF HIS STATEMENTS

There are doctors who state quite definitely the benefits to be gained by exposing all to the sun and air, and they are quite definite in their insistence that we take the sun in small doses at first, until the pigmentation of the skin gets used to the ultra violet rays of Old Sol. Some persons are fortunate in that they can take more at the start than those with more sensitive skins, who are liable to burn and blister, a painful and dangerous state to be in.

In the case of young children, it is here that we have the difficult task of controlling the length of exposure, as once undressed, it is not easy to induce the average child to cover up his or her body, because to them it is the most natural thing to be naked. They find it hard to understand why they must be clothed again so quickly.

There is an easy way out for them, and that is to strip them off earlier in the year, before the sun s rays get too strong. Then we find that when summer comes around they have got quite used to it.

There are several factors regarding the benefit of children disrobing. One is that when seeing their parents in the raw, it helps to allay their inquisitiveness as to what is underneath; have they got the same things that we have, etc.?

Another is, it starts them asking questions about the facts of life such as, where did I come from? How was I made? Will we have the same things as you when we get older? Why does Mrs So-and-so wear shorts at the club sometimes, and so on?

A further belief of these doctors is that they know the healthful properties of the ultra violet rays of the sun, and that it is a prevention against rickets, malnutrition, and a help against the common cold, etc. These are the wise men who maintain that the human body must breathe, get the fresh air into the multitudinous pores in the skin, thereby ensuring a good supply of red blood corpuscles that circulate our system. They state that a shower taken at body temperature, followed by a brisk rub down with a coarse towel ensures a good circulation of blood through the arteries and mild and systematic exercises tone up our nervous and muscular systems, helps to prevent the body from running to fat, which is harmful to the heart, and also helps to keep rheumatism and other aches and pains at bay.

Natural nudists

NATURAL NUDISTS JUST LOVE IT!

In most cases doctors recommend a diet of fruit in plenty, this being helpful in stabilising the various bodily functions besides giving us the necessary calories and vitamins to build up our spent energy. They also recommend complete relaxation and in my opinion, this is where sunbathing is an enormous help. To feel the gentle touch of the sun's rays or light breeze on the bare skin tends to leave the mind a blank to the everyday cares of our troublesome world.

Admittedly, not many of us can completely relax, only partly so. It is when we learn to let the tensions out of our minds and the muscles and nervous system, that we gradually approach complete relaxation. Then afterwards do we feel immensely refreshed in mind and body. Then we feel we can tackle almost impossible tasks.

So there you are folks, those of you who think that to be a naturist, you have to be a member of a sun club. It is not so; you can enjoy the amenities of nature in the privacy of your own home garden (if private enough) and bring up your youngsters free and untrammelled on the question of differences in sexes. Give them the joy of clean minds, and a bountiful helping of jolly good health, and they will be forever endeared to your heart.

 

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Publicity is the life blood of any club.

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News & Views 


NEWS & VIEWS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD


 



INTERNATIONAL NATURIST FEDERATION                

USA

In a recent snow storm at Squaw Mountain Ranch, two members were snowed in at their camp and had to be rescued by their son who was forced to plough through four and five foot drifts to reach them. Hardy types, what?


Remember the shindig in our papers about 9 months ago concerning a nudist wedding in the States and the mother of the bride keeping low-flying planes at bay with a shotgun? Well, we learn that the marriage lasted only six months and the father has been mixed up in another publicity stunt.

This time it seems it was a Lady Godiva contest with a free visit to Coventry in England as first prize. It seems he was not around later, but the winner thoughtfully put the prize money back into the funds to help with the chores. No comment.

HUNGARY

A correspondent recently claimed there are hundreds of naturists in Hungary that could readily be proved once an organization could be put on its feet. Private groups are already practising and a move is now being made for INF support so that naturism can be permitted officially in Hungary. As this is a new country to embrace nudist ideals, we wish our friends there every success.

AUSTRALIA

To Sun Valley Gardens goes the credit of the first live TV show taken at their grounds for screening to the public in this part of the world. It took place early this year and was arranged and organized by the club. To quote the Australasian Post, "Now here was a moving picture account handled with restraint and dignity reflecting the greatest credit on all concerned: nothing coy, furtive, or defiant about the male and female nudists appearing; nothing sly, sniggering or derisive in the film editing and commentary." Well done Australian nudists, TV authorities and the Australasian Post.


We also note with pleasure that an attempt to suppress Solar from free sale in the shops was annulled by Judge Woinarski who ruled that the publication was not obscene and set aside the order for its destruction. It is interesting that Judge Gamble gave a similar ruling in 1958, yet some overzealous types refuse to agree that nothing but good can emanate from our efforts.

GERMAY

The Helios Club in Berlin held an International Sports Festival last August, where the accent was on friendly competition rather than record-breaking. Competitions included badminton, punchball, tenikoit, volleyball, table tennis, swimming and light athletics.

CHILE

A naturist group known as "Quinchamali Club" has recently been formed with 8 men and 6 ladies as a nucleus. They are about to rent an expensive but delightful beach where they can enjoy sports and freedom.

FRANCE

The court at Aix-en-Provence lifted the "8 days imprisonment" imposed on 21-year old Claudine Durand because she played table tennis with the upper part of her body bared. The verdict stated that the exhibition of an unclothed human body was commonplace these days and did not offend normal modesty.

JAPAN

A business firm has offered to act as an INF section, having bought a beautiful island with an excellent climate. They offer to reserve the largest part of it for fihting juvenile delinquency, by offering young people incapable of earning a living, mental and physical freedom, relaxation and naked bathing.

PERU

A group of "friends of the sun" have founded a club with grounds on the Pacific coast.

HONG KONG

Since Mr Lanepart, who founded the Hong Kong Sunbathing Association died, the club is being carried on on an island in the harbour. The secretary is always happy to assist tourists in transit and their season concludes from November to March.

NATURIST couple in Tauranga have an all electric, furnished, three room bach, bedding supplied if necessary. £1 per day, £4/10/- per week. Visitors to produce NZSA or INF passport on arrival.
Write to "Holiday Bach," c/- P.O. Box 6359, Wellington, C.2.

 
   

IF EVERYONE

 
 
 
   

OUR CONTRIBUTION
TO   ROAD   SAFTEY

   
 

 

If everyone who drives a car

Could lie a month in bed,

With broken bones and stitched-up wounds,

Of fractures of the head

And there endure the agonies

That many people do,

They'd never need preach safety

Any more to me or you.

If everyone could meet

The wife and children left behind

And step into the darkened home

Where once the sunlight shined,

And look upon the vacant chair,

Where daddy used to sit,

I am sure each reckless driver

Would be forced to think a bit.

If everyone could stand beside

The bed of some close friend

And hear the doctor say, "No hope",

Before the fatal end.

And see him there unconscious,

Never knowing what took place.

The laws and rules of traffic

I am sure we'd embrace.

If everyone who takes the wheel

Would say a little prayer

And keep in mind those in the car

Depending on his care,

And make a vow and pledge himself

To never take a chance,

The Great Crusade of Safety

Would suddenly advance.

 

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Looking out 

 
 
           by
GORDON SCOTT
 
 
 
 
 
 

LOOKING OUT

 

The writer of this feature will he pleased to hear from readers. Perhaps you have a problem Gordon Scott can help you with.  Write to P.O. Box 6359, Wellington.

MANDY

So Mandy Rice-Davies will not be permitted to enter New Zealand as an entertainer and as a consequence the morals of our country will not be subjected to a strain, that would no doubt, bring the whole population into a frenzy of free love or worse, at every turn. Ridiculous isn't it? But the implication is there.

Let us take a bit closer look at this sorry mess and just see what it is all about. Mandy some time ago, was involved with a group of people in England, who came to the forefront in the news with what is commonly termed a scandal. Admittedly there were some rather rare characters connected with it, and most of them duly received their just desserts, one way or another. Mandy, young, and playing a secondary role to the principals, was not brought before the court and therefore did not have to answer for any part she may have played in the matter. Some people may disagree with this, but it is now history and the authorities at the time must have had good reason for acting as they did.

To cut a long story short, Mandy was not legally guilty of anything. Morally perhaps, but that was all.

If we are to scrutinize the morals of all people, especially famous ones, then for the sake of our children, we had better expurgate all the history books, because in their pages we find some goings-on that pale the Profumo affair to insignificance, or is it that after a hundred years or so, these things become funny? Mandy has probably learnt her lesson, and there is no reason to suppose that she is doing other than endeavouring to earn an honest living, THAT IS IF SOME PEOPLE WILL LET HER.

You may wonder what all this outburst has got to do with nudism. Actually nothing, but I am outlining a parallel in which a few misguided persons will move heaven and earth to enforce their will on the population as a whole. The Cabinet sat, a committee sat, numerous meetings were held, the housewives union discussed it and many letters to the papers were written, all about one girl. Success attended their endeavours. Probably the whole anti-Mandy movement was started by a mere handful of people.

What really frightens me about the whole affair, is that after tasting success in one direction, these bigots will readily turn their attention to some other field. There is nothing in NZ nudism that could give them the slightest concern, in fact, but are we dealing with normal people? I don't think we are.

There are some people who don't give two hoots for the world in general, but give them a cause, whatever it may be, and they will be in the front line ranting and waving flags. It is on such persons that dictators depend for power. In a small way, any person or persons who set out to enforce their ideas on the majority are dictators and the Mandy business is a classic example of these tactics.

The many of us who are in the nudist movement are quite frankly at peace with the world, and have no desire to become the subject of a witchhunt simply because somebody who hasn't the foggiest notion of what the movement is or what it stands for, decides that the country would be better off without us, come what may. As I stated before, nudism does not give the slightest concern to the authorities and stands on its record throughout the world as being one of the truly international fellowships with a record of morality and absence of crime second to none. But unfortunately, because of those who like to see their names in the paper, and like forming protest committees for some purpose or other, we, the nudists must be continually on our guard and ensure that our standards in no way drop or ever give cause for concern in any way whatsoever.

Border

The editor and staff

thank all readers for past support and sincerely wish you all

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