#  45 - December 1967 

[The New Zealand Naturist - Summer] Editor: Perc Cousins (Pages: 44 - 30c)

Contents:-

Editorial
Sun Clubs in New Zealand - No 8 - Children in a Nudist Camp
From the Editor
The Junior Section with Joan Treanor
NZSA Notes - 16th National Rally, Discussion Session, Fiveacres Review, The 11th World Congress, Club Visits and Passports, Advertisements, Sun and Health, Perc Cousins Trust Fund, Public Relations
Spotlight on Sunbathing
The Centre of Attraction
Quote of the Month
Peggy 11
Competition
How WE Did It (The founding of the Hawkes Bay Sun Club)
News from the Clubs (9)
To Gisborne - a Sun (Club) by Patsy Jeory
My Life - Part 3 by Tom
Readers Have Their Say
Talking to Women with Joan Treanor
"Those 'orrible Models" by Leon Gilbert
Nature's Way - a poem by Gwen
Directory: (13)

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NEW ZEALAND'S ONLY NUDIST MAGAZINE

THE NEW ZEALAND NATURIST

NZSA  

NEW ZEALAND SUNBATHING ASSOCIATION INC.

P.O. BOX 6359, WELLINGTON, N.Z.

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MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER, DECEMBER

 

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N.Z. NATURIST

Editor

   

Perc. W. Cousins

Business Manager

   

Doug. Cousins

Artist

   

Bob McIver

Copy Preparation

   

John Hedley Brown

Advertising

   

Bernie Gartner

 

COMING FEATURES

Suggesting that there is a time and place for everything, Joyce discusses "The Sound of Music", and Penworthy talks on "The Fruits of Eden". "Random Reflections" is another thoughtful contribution by Wellwisher and our old friend, Doris Milward has something to say about "Naturism in England". Ralph Riccalton also hands out some valuable hints on "Public Relations". Plus all the regular features, this is an excellent issue to start off the New Year: a must for everyone. Deadline for all contributions for the next issue is 31st December, 1967.

 

NEW ZEALAND SUNBATHING ASSOCIATION INC.

President

   

Perc. W. Cousins, Wellington

Vice-Presidents
 

   

Roy Clarkson, Christchurch
Jock Shoolbread, Auckland

Secretary - Treasurer

   

Doug. Cousins, Wellington

Public Relations Officer

   

Ralph Riccalton, Wellington

Overseas Correspondent

   

David Williamson, Auckland

Youth Organiser

   

Joan Treanor, Christchurch

Women's Representative

   

Joan Treanor, Christchurch

Delegates representing all clubs

 

Enquiries regarding naturist clubs or any matters concerning naturism in New Zealand
or overseas should be made to the association at its office

NEW ZEALAND SUNBATHING ASSOCIATION Inc.

P.O. Box 6359, Wellington, New Zealand

APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP OF CLUBS SHOULD BE MADE DIRECT TO THE CLUBS

  

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Editorial

 

PORNOGRAPHY REARS ITS HEAD

We are disturbed at the increasing number of firms, mostly in America, who are raking in huge profits from the sale of sheer pornography. They send out huge quantities of catalogues of sex-oriented pamphlets to an ever-increasing mail-order list, trafficking mainly on youngsters, in fact anyone whose name and address they can get hold of.

The NZSA has seen some of this material, in some cases sent to us as having connections with the i1dist movement, but more often than not, offering sexual smut that no true nudist would accept. The depth to which some of these firms have sunken for the almighty dollar is staggering and it is little wonder that the authorities in America and elsewhere, plus the nudist movement everywhere, are most concerned at the depravity to which they would drag us. Here is a choice example describing a book, "An Algerian intellectual, refusing to speak, is stripped naked, hung on a spit trussed like a turkey, electrodes applied to his genitals, his head plunged into a tubful of liquid containing urine and vomit, etc."

Members in NZ can expect to receive some of this sort of material, and knowing something of the attitude of the Government on this subject, the NZSA is issuing this warning to all members of the NZ movement, that this trade is already infiltrating this country.

It is easy for us to detect what is genuine and what is intended to deprave or corrupt and we leave it to the good judgment of every member to be suitably selective.

To give you some idea of the size and scope of this activity, we read that the "US Post Office Dept pegs the volume of mail from dealers offering material in the grey or borderline category as possibly 20 million pieces of advertising annually."

Another report adds further that, "It is easy how so many youngsters' names end up on mailing lists. They are generally among America's prime coupon clippers. Juvenile mailing lists total two million names to date and the effect on America's youth can easily be estimated, especially when it is realized that the trade has now become a 19 million dollar a year traffic."

We can do without these paperbacks featuring "sexual perversions, nudist magazine covers, homosexual perversions, flagellation booklets and fetish books; stills from sadistic films and reproductions of mail order brochures for sexual elixirs and contrivances," etc.

The nudist standard of ethics is above such trash and it is the duty of every member to ensure our high moral standard is never lowered. The movement in NZ enjoys a degree of acceptance officially and from the public generally. By continuing in this way, our foundations are solid and secure and we can face the future with confidence. We cannot risk losing or lowering this standard, for there are people who might delight in taking advantage of such a situation and once lost, it would take years to regain the position we now hold and enjoy.

As editor of this magazine and president of the NZSA, who are the publishers of it, I feel it my duty to make these statements, for believe it or not, there is an insidious and foul move that is growing in intensity and depth that will sink any of the finer feelings normal people have, all for the sake of making money. If people exist who are willing to pour their money into these coffers, that is their affair, but we must make every effort to keep this movement and its members free from this taint of obscenity, which seems to be emboldened by its apparent success. There are genuine nudist magazines and books available, in increasing quantities today. Let us each be sure that we are .doing the right thing by the official movement in NZ and that no finger can be pointed at any one of us. Our future depends on it.

- PERC. W. COUSINS

  

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SUN   CLUBS   IN   NEW   ZEALAND

 A  SERIES  OF  VITAL
INTEREST TO READERS

 

CHILDREN IN A NUDIST CLUB

NUMBER 8

PERC. W. COUSINS

 

A STRAIGHT TALK TO PARENTS

IS IT right for children to attend a nudist camp, among men, women and other children, all of whom are quite naked? If we accept the allegations of some parents, it is entirely wrong. These people always lock their bathroom doors and ensure that their children are kept in ignorance about the appearance of other nude bodies. They say there is plenty of time for that and similarly they brush aside or do not give truthful answers to the natural questions the kiddies ask about the most natural things in the world: where babies come from and so forth.

The question here arises whether it is going too far or creating a danger, to permit children to see adults without their clothes. Many people say nothing could be worse and that nudists must provide one of the worst forms of breeding grounds for delinquency, especially for sexual experimentation and aberration. These parents never let their offspring see them unclothed and honestly feel that that is how it should be, especially as that is the way they were brought up.

How easy it is to get in a rut and accept conventional upbringing as right, when just a little thought about it can upset the whole idea.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

CHILDREN IN A NUDIST CLUB SOON FIT IN AND BECOME
PART OF THE SCENE

It must be admitted that it is only natural for the average child to seek satisfaction sooner or later, and if the parents do not help, then he will find out some other way, usually from another child, probably older than himself, who thinks he knows all the answers. Parents, do not close your eyes to this fundamental truth and give yourself a jolt by asking whether your actions are right.

Many parents these days are doing just that and after reading or hearing about the activities of our nudist clubs and wanting to do the right thing by their children, write to us for information about the effect nudism has on children and whether they would give them a better chance in life by joining a club.

Wise parents! They could do no better. All our clubs welcome the youngsters and provide special equipment for them in their own play areas. Do the children stand and stare at the other members? Are they ill at ease? Do they tell others outside all about it? Does this life lead to delinquency later on? An emphatic and loud "No!" answers all these unnecessary fears.

Children in a nudist camp fit in and become part of the scene while you are still thinking about it. They take to it naturally and are completely at home with others of their own age in no time at all. And it will help a lot if you parents do not hide your nudity at home. There is no need to put on a special show, but in the warmer weather especially, nudity in the bedroom or bathroom is natural and your children will accept your bodies without the curiosity and humbug that otherwise would be the case.

If your family is not so young, then come along to the club and see for yourself. Realize how you have been wrong in the past and discuss the matter with your family, frankly and openly, when you are all together. Providing the club caters for all ages, there will be others to meet, projects to enjoy and always, the taboo about nakedness will be abolished.

I remember a young man of 18 who brought his fiancee along one weekend. They had been told about what to expect and had been helped by a nudist family beforehand, and they did not take long to join in. They probably saw one another nude for the first time and rather than it create excitement, he told me it had straightened him out and put a lot of things in correct perspective, that otherwise could well have led to temptation and possible regrets later on.

Children are our most natural nudists and they will grow up to make better men and women, mentally and physically. This is no idle claim. Are you doing the right thing by your children? Think it over and we will be happy to discuss the subject with you, confidentially, at any time.

 

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From the Editor

Last month you were promised an editorial in this issue specially written for parents. Owing to the importance and urgency of the imported magazine situation, this has had to be postponed to the next issue.

THE EDITOR AND STAFF WISH ALL READERS

wherever they may be,

SINCERE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON

and thank all for continued support.

An extra 4 pages in this issue is our Christmas present to you. We hope it gives you lots of extra pleasure.

  

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The Junior Section

with Joan Treanor

WELL, I must admit that I didn't expect bagfuls of mail, but I surely thought that I would hear from a few more of you. However, to those who did write, 1 was very pleased to hear from you, and do hope that some help.

I have been able to be of I received a letter from

George with a problem that must affect quite a few of our youngsters. He states that although he is very interested in the movement, he still would like to spend the occasional Sunday with his school friends, but feels that by doing this he is let' ting his parents down.

I feel that if he was to talk this matter over with his parents, they would be pleased to know his feelings. Surely, to satisfy both parties, it would be a good idea if an arrangement was worked out so that George can still come to the grounds and also have the odd day out with his friends. It must be hard on you all having to turn your friends down on their outings and say that you HAVE to go out again with Mum and Dad. I feel that it would be the wrong idea to enforce you out to the club because then, naturally, you would start rebelling against the movement and that is certainly not what we want you to do. If you are old enough perhaps you would be allowed at your friend's place, say every other Sunday, or even once in three weeks, and the rest of the time you can come out to the Club.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

NO INHIBITIONS HERE

Wouldn't it be marvellous if everyone belonged to the movement, then you wouldn't have any problems, and we would have a wonderful sized nudist association. Still, it will be a long time before that occurs, but in the meantime, I feel that both the youth movement and parents should try and work together.

Have you thought up any ideas yet for getting together with other clubs. There must be the long weekends when you can go visiting. Most clubs have their own youth organizer and if you have any ideas, then do approach them, for they will be only too willing to listen, and then after your outing you will have something to write to me about and your letter could, if you liked, be published in our magazine. And that is something important for you to remember, that the magazine is for all of us, and not for the adults only.

Please send all letters to Joan, c/- P.O. Box 6359, Wellington. •

  

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NZSA

Notes

from the

New Zealand

Sunbathing Association Inc.

 

NOTICE OF THE 9th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

OF THE EXECUTIVE OF THE NZSA

This meeting will be held at Fiveacres, the grounds of the Wellington Sun Club Inc. at 9.30 a.m. on Friday, 29th December, 1967. All executive officers and delegates of affiliated clubs have a voice and a vote; delegates from provisionally affiliated clubs are welcome and have a voice. Any members are welcome as observers. We want members to take an interest in national affairs and at least know what is going on.

 

16th NATIONAL RALLY

This is our last reminder that our next big get-together will be held at Fiveacres, near Wellington, from the 29th December to 2nd January, 1968, the 29th being set aside for the NZSA Executive meeting. Application forms were included with the last issue and if you suddenly find that you can attend and haveS mislaid your form, contact your club secretary, or write to this office for one. All information not already covered in our national newsletter is still available by writing to the Rally Secretary, P.O. Box 2854, Wellington.

 

DISCUSSION SESSION

A full programme of entertainment has been organized for both day and evenings during the Rally and members are invited to send along suggestions for subjects for the discussion session. We have two to hand already, the first of which seems to be exercising the minds of our educators and others and is magnified beyond all proportion to its true position, "Sex Education for our Children", and a problem besetting some of our budding clubs at the present time: "How can the new club finance the purchase of a property?" The art of addressing outside organizations on the subject of nudism is another matter of vital and topical. interest.

Please forward suggestions to this office as soon as possible, in order that they may be circulated and thus give members an opportunity of preparing their thoughts.

 

FIVEACRES REVUE

To use a term given recently to Wellington's stage offerings, they are "terrific". Anyway, they are a lot of fun and 1967 looks as if it will be well up to standard. Topical hits, sketches and laughs galore are promised. Don't miss it!

 

The 10th World Congress of the International Naturist Federation (INF)

held at the Athena Club, Netherlands, in August, 1966

The numbers of clubs in the larger national associations as reported is of interest. USA 126, France 80, Great Britain 72, Germany 70, Australia 16, Netherlands 14, New Zealand 10. The Congress Was a great success and the business sessions were most cordial and co-operative. A copy of the minutes and full reports of officers and delegates from the various countries are now available from this office to any members interested. The NZSA was represented by a member of the Auckland Sun Club, to whom our thanks are due for a job well done.

 

THE 11th WORLD CONGRESS

This international gathering will be held in America 23-28th July next year. The venue is still to be decided. The NZSA invites any member able to attend to act as our delegate. We have received two tentative enquiries about the block booking for this event, but before we are prepared to commence any organising, we must have at least fifteen definite bookings. Fuller information will be available to those interested as soon as we receive advice from the INF.

 

CLUB VISITS AND PASSPORTS

Those of you hoping to visit other clubs are reminded to drop a line to the secretary informing him/her of your intentions and if you are not known, then get your secretary to either do it for you or let you have a letter to establish your membership. And remember, national passports are available to all financial members and are available from your secretaries.

If you are not a member of a club and are known to us at head office, write to us first; if not known, then state your case direct to the secretary/s of the club/s you wish to visit. Don't just arrive at the gate and say you have come to visit them.

 

ADVERTISEMENTS

Commercial advertisements appeared in the last issue for the first time. We appeal to all readers to support these firms and thus encourage them to stay with us.

 

SUN AND HEALTH

This magazine is still available to members under the arrangement made with the Customs and Justice Depts some time ago. At 60c per copy or $7 per year, it is an excellent buy. A few subscriptions are available, but to club members only.

 

PERC. COUSINS TRUST FUND

This fund, available to any worthy claim within the movement, is nearly at the $600 total. We gratefully acknowledge the following donations since the last issue: Brought forward $576.04; KD. Blenheim $0.60; MG, Dargaville $2.60; BFW, Christchurch $2; AMB, New Plymouth $1.95; Club levies $14.70; RG, Christchurch 70c; Total $599.59.

 

PUBLIC RELATIONS

The Dominion President (with the help of a lady member on the first occasion) has addressed The Rationalist Assn, two branches of the Lions Club and a Jaycee chapter during the year. We would like to see more of this sort of thing and would like other outside organizations to avail themselves of the offer to provide speakers. This only applies to the Wellington district at the moment, but arrangements can probably be made for other areas, as speakers become available. Let us know in good time and we will do our best to meet your requirements. Back issues of this magazine are available free to clubs needing them for free distribution at such meetings. •

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

  

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SPOTLIGHT ON SUNBATHING

The sun is a tonic, but remember to take it in small doses at first warns our Medical Correspondent

ONCE upon a time there was a woman who benefited so much from the first dose of a bottle of medicine prescribed by her doctor, that she drank the

rest of the bottle and died.

The sun is a medicine, it is good for you, but an overdose can be fatal. There is seldom much fear of such a thing happening in this country. It does seem a pity that when a heat wave does occur, one can't just bake in the sun, knowing that every moment is health-giving, and a surplus supply of energy is being stored up for the future. However, it is a medical fact that some care is necessary until the body is acclimatised.

In the skin there are certain cells which, in white people, are relatively inactive for most of the year. When these are stimulated by sunshine and set to work, they deposit a pigment in the outer layers of the skin, in order to protect the body. This pigment makes the skin brown in appearance and the result is known as sun-tanning. Fair people are sometimes deficient in these cells, and that is why blondes burn so much more quickly than brunettes.

Sunburn occurs because, if the body is suddenly exposed to the sun for any length of time, after having been protected for months, the cells mentioned previously simply haven't time to form enough pigment; hence the burn.

TREATING SUNBURN

A bad burn will eventually blister, and in some cases a whole limb will swell and become loaded with fluid. This occurs because the blood vessels have been damaged by the heat and consequently exude serum which is actually part of the blood without the cells. The patient becomes really ill, with a rise in temperature and symptoms of shock, as well as the painful limb. When this happens you should put the- patient to bed and send for the doctor.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health 

"THE SUN IS MEDICINE; IT IS GOOD FOR YOU,
BUT AN OVERDOSE CAN BE FATAL"

Small blisters are best left to burst on their own, but if they are very tense, the fluid can be allowed to escape by pricking them with a sterile needle. The best dressing for them is sterile Vaseline gauze.

The condition of the air has much to do with the amount of sun people can stand; they will notice the heat far more in certain countries where the air is extremely moist, than in others where the temperature may be higher but the air is dry.

It is important to remember that children who, relative to their size, use up far more energy than adults and have less stable heat-regulation mechanisms.

They are far more prone to sudden changes of temperature and, unless watched very carefully, will burn in the sun easily.

So the golden rules of sunbathing are: Expose the body to the full blaze of the sun very gradually, until a protective tan is acquired. Never sunbathe (or swim) immediately after a heavy meal. People suffering from, or having suffered from, pulmonary tuberculosis should always stay out of the direct rays of the sun, although children suffering from joint tuberculosis are often exposed to it as part of the treatment. Some people develop a sun dermatitis, that is a rash on the skin caused by the sun. In this case, there is nothing for it but to keep in the shade.

Until a suntan has been formed on the skin, a protective lotion should be used on the parts of the body being exposed, such as calamine lotion with an oily base. •

 

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THE CENTER OF ATTRACTION

•   TRUE EXPERIENCE

by Phyl of Northside

 

WE HAD visited Woodlands once before, on an Open Day. This time though, we were making a first visit to Woodlands on a Sunday, which was for the club members just another enjoyable day, but was to my wife and I and our two children, a major event.

Dressed in a bright beach robe, Elsa, the owner of Woodlands, opened the gates in answer to our ring. A smile and cheerful greeting, lightened to some extent the feeling of trepidation which my wife had confessed to, during our drive to the club.

Clear directions where to park our spanking brand new car, which was of a newly released overseas model, were given, and with a feeling of stepping off a high diving board, I drove the car slowly down the screened driveway, which led to the grounds.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

IS THIS THE CENTRE OF ATTENTION?
WELL HARDLY - THE CAR THAT IS

Although we had discussed the reason for joining the club very often, had read a good deal about nudists in Australia and many parts of the world, had visited Woodlands before, and had met many of the members, had grown used to nudity in our own home, when the weather permitted, the first encounter of social nudity at a club is an event, which by its very nature, must remain a memorable experience in one's life.

I know now that my wife on this first occasion still had lingering doubts, but this, I have reason to believe, is true of all female club members, on that very first visit to a club. However, as I drove slowly across the park, I glanced at my wife and was mildly surprised to see she was looking about her with unfeigned interest. As for the children, they were not in the least perturbed by the sight of so many unclad people; all they could think of was how quickly they could get into the magnificent swimming pool.

To our surprise no one seemed to pay much attention to us, and by the time I pulled up under the shade of a large tree, there didn't seem to be a soul about.

I opened the car door to alight, when, to my great surprise, a small crowd of totally nude people surrounded the car, and a series of questions such as: "Is this the latest model?" "Can we see the engine?" "What does she do to the gallon?" "What does she ride like?" was hurled at me from all directions. In next to no time, all the car doors were open, the engine bonnet was up, and my wife and I were in earnest discussion with this group of people on the merits of the car

It may sound unbelievable, but it is true, that in that short space of a few moments, the fact that we were clothed and these people nude, was completely forgotten. When we did eventually turn around to look for the children, we were not in the least surprised to find that they had swiftly discarded their clothes and were already in the swimming pool having the time of their lives with the other children.

"Come and meet some of the other members," the voice of Elsa came to our rescue. Leaving the car to its new admirers we were taken on a tour of the club grounds. Many and varied were the people we were introduced to, each and everyone greeting us with a friendly smile and a few happy words.

Some time later, we sat talking near a large caravan, to one of our newly made friends when an invitation for a cup of tea was made. This we gladly accepted. Whilst our new friend's wife set to and organized the tea, my wife and I excused ourselves for a few moments and returned to our now deserted car. Without a word between us, my wife and I quickly followed the example of our children and abandoned our clothes in the car. The walk back to our friend's caravan was a supreme moment, the sense of complete freedom, the wonderful warm air and sun on our bodies and above all, the beautiful sense of rightness in being completely natural. Our eyes met and in that moment of truth we knew that we were "at home" at Woodlands.

The cup of tea that followed, the happy conversation, the fun we had later with our children in the pool, the feeling of belonging, these memories will stay forever.

During the drive home at the end of that lovely day, I asked my wife what her thoughts and reactions had been. "Well," she said, in a voice which sounded a little piqued, "I was a little disappointed." "Disappointed?" "Yes," she answered, "I honestly thought that being newcomers, we would be the centre of attraction, but as it turned out, the car was given that honour."

 

 

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"It is not my motive to define or set up any rules. What I have in mind is the thought, borrowed from the safety director of a large corporation, that rules for behaviour of any kind just naturally antagonise the persons to whom the rules are directed. Regardless of our youth or age we like to feel that we have the maturity to direct our own lives without any unsolicited coaching from the sidelines. And there is a normal inborn perversity in all of us to do what is not sensible, mostly for the temporary thrill of beating the odds."

Forrest Emerson, President of the ASA, from his
monthly article in the ASA Bulletin on club rules  

 

QUOTE of the MONTH

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Peggy

TO CONTINUE THE STORY...

Peggy and her family, including Haggity's dog from next door, had decided to spend their first holiday at a secluded camp near a gorge known as the Roaring Mag. After a journey that got rougher as they proceeded, they eventually rounded a headland on the beach and by following up a wide, dried-up riverbed, they arrived at a delightfully secluded spot, ideal for their camp. After pitching the tents and making everything secure and cosy, they turned in to the accompaniment of morepork owls.

Peggy

Next day they spent some time enlarging a natural pool in the stream nearby and meantime, Peggy, fired by the tales she had heard about the beauties of the Roaring Mag, decided to explore the possibility of getting into it from half-way up. As she cut her lunch, Patch was excited at the prospect of accompanying her.

 

DONNING a sturdy pair of shoes and a play suit in the remote case of meeting anybody, Peggy overcame all remonstrances and bade us all "Cheerio" and then added, "Why didn't we bring a camera?" She was soon clambering up the ridge in front of the camp, with the dog zig-zagging all over the place around her. It must have been hot work and when she at length reached the slopes of the gully overlooking her mystery stream, she was glad to get under the shade of the trees on the ridge.

As she explained afterwards, after a spell, she cautiously began the descent and it was as well that she was young and fit, for obstacles began to crowd round her. The growth was thick and some trees were rotten with age and every step made the going more difficult. The sides of the gully began to get steeper and steeper and she, mixed sliding down scree slopes with doing a Tarzan act from branch to branch. Gradually the trees became moist and moss and lichens indicated perpetual shade. Foothold was becoming increasingly insecure, but she took no chances and always made sure of a grip with hand and foot before each move. Patch had twice as many legs as Peggy and she needed the lot of them for she seemed to slither and slide most of the time, but she made it, just the same.

After some time, a very hot and grubby young lady rested after a particularly nasty encounter with a slippery rock, when the sound of rushing water in the distance penetrated the stillness. Action! This was no time for sluggards and it was just like Peggy, to be up and doing. Excitedly, she peered down into the depths, but it was a long way below her, so working her way down in that direction, she was at last rewarded by the sparkle of water through the tangle of undergrowth some distance below her.

As she dropped lower and lower, her original suspicions were confirmed, for she was aiming directly towards a waterfall. The last bit was covered in record time and when at last she had scrambled down to it, she let out a whoopee of delight and sheer relief at the sight that met her eyes.

Trees, palms, and ferns clothed the hillsides right down to the water's edge, all heavily festooned with mosses of every conceivable shade of green. Across the stream was a gently sloping bank covered with leaves, for this seemed to be the only spot where the sun was able to seep through a gap in the tree tops. And the sun shone on it now, making a strong contrast with the darker tones of the foliage all around and was enough to entrance anyone. Huge, bending tree ferns grew in profusion, giving the setting just that tropical effect it seemed to need.

But to complete the picture was the waterfall. Gently cascading down over moss-covered rocks worn smooth with countless ages of friction, the water emptied into a serene pool. Now it was just a wide, gentle trickle, but Peggy could well imagine the effect when the stream was in flood, for smooth rocks, tossed about in seeming abandon and the depth of the pool gave some indication of how savage the scene could be.

Nothing was more natural than for Peggy to remove her sticky clothes and shoes, don her bathing cap and dive into the refreshing depths. Patch, who had been panting under a shady rock, now yelped and spluttered with equal delight, as they swam around, gently spattered by the spray from above, revelling in the unutterable joy and freedom that only naturists can fully appreciate.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

CAMPING CAN BE FUN

Eventually, puffing and laughing, Peggy scrambled out and chased Patch, about among the trees, till they both were too tired and happy for any more. Spreading out her towel, she lay down, naked and free, and there she stretched her arms and legs in blissful contentment. The dog also rolled over among the leaves, eventually selecting a shady spot and curling up for a rest and sleep. As she gazed up at the beauty around her, she sighed with happiness and considered how wonderful Nature can be. Then she thought of the rest of us back at camp. How she would taunt us and what glowing tales she would have to tell us. She certainly had to bring us over to appreciate this wonderful spot that lived up to all that had been said about it.

But in the meantime, it was good to be alive and as she lay there, perfectly in tune with her surroundings, we leave her in her peaceful contemplation and go further downstream to follow the movements of a new character in our story.

And now we come to another part of this yarn, that I was able to piece together from the conversation and explanations that followed.

The Roaring Mag, it seems, although at times seething and turbulent in the upper reaches, quietly trickles over pebbles and finally empties itself into a small lagoon on the beach. Pounding rollers from the none-too-pacific Pacific Ocean had built up a sand bar, locking the waters, most of which escaped by subterranean means, a common enough occurrence in New Zealand.

On the edge of this lagoon, a couple of young trampers had pitched their tent the day before, intending to wander on round the coast as long as their food and holidays permitted. They were average young men, keen on the outdoor life and anxious to "get away from it all", and this sort of holiday was no new experience to them. They had intended exploring the Roaring Mag before going on round the coast, and had set off this lovely morning only to have a mishap at the start. One of them, Geoffrey by name, had stopped and hurt his leg. It was not much, but in view of the difficulties they knew lay ahead of them, he overcame his friend's remonstrances and decided to return to camp and try and catch some fish, while Laurie reluctantly agreed to carry on alone.

So off he set and it was just as well he was fit and strong, for he soon encountered the rough going that had turned us back the day before. It was rough, rough in the extreme. Sometimes he would be wading in the stream, to be suddenly confronted by high, slippery rocks rising sheer from the water's edge. Then he would detour up the banks, hanging on to trees, vines and boulders, he would slowly worm his way higher and higher. Decaying tree trunks and branches left by the winter floods were strewn about in abandon, adding to the difficulties. Other places, untouched by the sun's rays under heavy canopies of foliage were beautiful to the point of looking positively exotic. But this beauty did not lull our adventurer into a false sense of security, for he well knew the additional care needed when wet, slippery moss covered rocks and trees alike. Constant vigilance and care were his watchwords now and physical strength and sheer stamina were very necessary attributes.. But over and above all this were the fresh beauties that each twist and turn revealed. The incentive to see what lay ahead never failed to spur him along and he toiled onwards and upwards optimistically.

And so it was, some time later when huge boulders as big as houses made detouring necessary continually and he was beginning to feel that he had had enough, when he detected a different sound of the water ahead. He listened again and was sure he detected the sound of a waterfall of larger dimensions than anything he had encountered so far and it sounded not that far ahead.

Thoughts of turning back were soon dispelled, and on he clambered and slithered, peering ahead expectantly for this waterfall that he had heard about from older members of the tramping club. As he rounded a bend he could now see the water leaping from the top of what must be the fall he was looking for. Anxious to see the rest of it, he wormed his way up the side of a massive boulder, perspiring freely and his heart beating fast. With a toe hold there and a hand grip here, he slowly reached the top and peered over in awe at the wonderful sight before him.

As he gazed entranced at the cascading water, the ferns, mosses and patches of sunlight, he felt that the ardours of the previous couple of hours were more than repaid. Then suddenly he blinked. He closed his eyes -and opened them again and had another look. Heavens! Jumping alligators! There was a naked girl lying in the sun by the side of the fall.   (To be continued)

 

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Wisdom is knowing what to do next; skill is knowing how to do it; and virtue is doing it.

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C O M P E T I T I O N

G I V E   I T   A   T I T L E!

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

ONE YEAR'S FREE SUBSCRIPTION to this magazine will be awarded to the reader who sends in the most apt caption to this picture of servicemen abroad during the last war. We have thought of an excellent one ourselves and now we are anxious to see what you can come up with.

If you already have a paid-up subscription, perhaps you would like to make a present to a friend, who just might become a member through your thoughtfulness.

Send your caption to the Editor, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington, by the end of 1967. The best entries will be published in the March issue and if you wish your name to be kept confidential, that will be respected. •

 

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A certain club secretary, well known to one of his country members, was concerned at the non-payment of this member's subscription. As a footnote to a "pay or else" final-reminder letter, he added "You 'dirty rotten swine', why haven't you paid your subs? We will accept 360 empty beer bottles if you like, as long as you pay the freight...

The smart reply, with the belated subs is given below.

"Shorry to take sho long but itsh been hell trying to get 360 bottlesh to pay my shub. It'sh going to take too long at the rate I'm emptying them, sho I better shend you the cash. I might have enough bottlesh to pay next year'sh shub, when it comesh due."

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HOW WE DID IT

 

History

being the story of the founding of the Hawkes Bay Sun Club

WEEKENDS were spent on a riverbank by a family with five children and also a single young man. On another riverbank beside a different river was another young man. Although only 20 miles apart, they each spent the sunny days enjoying themselves all afternoon, either swimming or sunbathing. The only thing they had in common was the fact that they were naked. By a means far too complex to describe here, all these people were destined to meet and from this alliance was to eventually grow the Hawkes Bay Sun Club.

In those days, it would be 1960, one of the young men was already known to the NZ Sunbathing Assn, having attended the 5th National Rally held at the Wanganui Sun Club in 1957. This young man, whom we shall call Norman, was dedicated to nudism since a teenager, but being a particularly shy and retiring type, knew very few people he could introduce to the small group of nudists who had by now pooled resources and gathered at the same piece of riverbed.

Numbers were to grow very slowly, but grow they did, mainly through the help of Perc. Cousins, the National Organizer of Nudists in New Zealand, as he was then known. By 1962, there were several families meeting regularly and it was decided to form a club. Many names were forthcoming for the club, but the shortest and most descriptive, while non-committal to outsiders, seemed to be Hawkes Bay Sun Club, and thus it was settled.

Grounds of their own seemed to be the next step, so everybody kept on the lookout for something suitable. A small fee was charged and they had some money to enable them to advertise for land to lease or even buy, although they all knew that none of them could afford it. Different land agents approached could offer nothing suitable. At that time, land was selling for about £420 per acre, but £2000 for the minimum of five acres was quite beyond the resources of the working class members. But there were no answers to the advertisements.

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THE TENNIS COURT GETS A GOOD WORKOUT

Practically every family in New Zealand owns a car so at weekends that were too wet to go to the river, the members toured the countryside looking for sites. There were a few places coming on the market, and one particularly suitable place of twelve acres was inspected and Norman, now their leader, bid at auction for it, only to lose it. Another section was 40 chains long and 1 chain wide, which would have made screening impossible.

In the meantime, meeting at the riverbed was becoming increasingly popular, and the members had to keep a lookout for fishermen and occasional picnickers. The many children were very handy for this and usually sounded the alarm before anyone approached very near. This part of the river was leased by a farmer from the catchment board, so it was decided to write to him and see if they could have exclusive use of the riverbed, and offered to pay a small sum. His reply when it eventually came, said he had no objection to the club using the land and seemed sympathetic. The following week, each gate on to the riverbed sprouted a sign saying "Picnickers Welcome" and obviously the club had to find a site desperately.

At about this time, October 1965, the local County Council found it had a roadman's cottage which had been vacant for months and decided to call tenders for it. After the members had inspected it, Norman decided to risk his life's savings in the cottage with its 10 acres of undulating land and put in a tender. When the tender proved to be the highest, the club unofficially took over on 23rd December, 1965, although it was several months before the County Council was able to pass legislation enabling it to sell the land.

Now the club had grounds of its own, but what a sorry state they were in. The only flat piece of land was 4-5 feet high with weeds. Taking stock of the area, it was found to contain the 5-roomed dwelling, a 2-bail cowshed, a fowlhouse and a concrete supply tank on a hill supplying water for the cowshed and, we later discovered, the flush toilet in the house. Water was pumped from a well up to the supply tank.

The house had not been lived in for months, but still it had electric hot water, and an electric stove. An old brick copper and twin concrete tubs were in the same room as the bath. All these amenities sound good on paper, but the hot water cylinder was leaking and saturating the floor, only 2 of the 3 elements on the electric stove worked and an old coal range in the kitchen was burnt out. The water for the house was collected from the roof in corrugated iron tanks and these were full, but still the flush toilet wouldn't flush. It took quite a bit of exploring to find that the water was supplied from the concrete reservoir on the hill and the tap was turned off.

But it was theirs. They had only 11 adult members in those days and all they did each weekend was work. The first job was to provide screening and the iron from the cowshed and fowlhouse was soon used for a fence. The drive in from the road gave an unrestricted view, so Gordon curved it and built an iron fence in the radius of the circle.

Another piece of luck occurred at this time. A local farmer offered to help, and put stock on the land to get rid of the weeds. Later he leased the land not being used directly by the club and put a few dozen sheep in the paddocks, which also helped to eliminate the fire hazard of the long grass in summer.

Now that the club had its own grounds, it could seek more members and while at the beginning, these were fairly slow in coming, the increase more than offset the small loss of members usual in any club. In 1966, they won the Mowlem Trophy for the largest increase of any club in New Zealand, taking into account the local population.

After the rest of the cowshed was demolished by the children, it left three concrete walls and floor, which took very little imagination, but quite a bit of work to convert into a splash pool. As other clubs have found, it is a boon to have a pool, even a small one, and it also makes a wonderful sun in winter.

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TENNIS HAS COME TO STAY AT THE HAWKES BAY SUN CLUB

The rest of the fowlhouse was demolished to make way for a row of cypress trees, which were planted that first winter as long term screening on the south side, which is overlooked by a main road. Of the original 200 2-year trees, over half died and the nurseryman very generously donated 30 1-year potted trees, which have now grown to a height of about three feet, to be up with the older ones. A member donated more tiny trees to fill in the gaps. As these trees are slow growing, the last two winters have seen a row of poplar cuttings planted in front and this last season's planting of 150 cuttings includes a row up a ridge where sheep graze. Previously sheep have been seen walking over the 6-foot high trees and pushing them down to allow another sheep to chew the tops off. This year the cuttings are bigger and stronger.

Along the road boundary, there were 75 huge pine trees which, mainly in winter, stopped the sun shining on the clubhouse, so these were felled in June, 1966. Members very quickly got amongst the branches and started the monumental task of clearing the debris. As the trees were about 140 feet high, there was plenty of work. Unfortunately, after a short period, enthusiasm waned and it was left to about three members to finish the job. When it was seen how slow the work was going, Norman bought a chain saw and this enabled, on a good weekend, an area of about 20 feet square being cleared. Pine cones were collected and 40 odd bags sold. Only the small branches and pine needles were burnt because of the summer fire hazard, and by the time the job was finished in March, 1967, these were dry.

Of course this left heaps of firewood, which probably was near to 100 cords. Advertisements in the paper failed to find a buyer, so members helped themselves. Every weekend saw Norman busy chainsawing logs and branches, and all members loaded their cars and trailers with enough firewood to keep their fires going for weeks. Small donations were given to the club in payment.

All this time, other activities were going on, of course. In autumn, 1966, a start was made on a grass games court large enough for tennis, and in June, lawn seed was sown. In October this was mowed and, with a donation of a tennis net by John, games were played, the first to be played on the grounds after 22 months of work.

In the summer months, opportunity had been taken to repair different parts of the clubhouse where rotting boards were making their presence known. This was quite extensive on the lean-to portion which makes the back entrance, and Norman, who did this repair, had the roof off for several weeks, but Hawkes Bay turned on its usual sunny weather, so it was no problem.

After the first Easter, when ten Wellington club members stayed at the club, it was found that the lounge was too small, so the intervening wall to the front bedroom was removed, making a room about 25ft x l4ft. Needless to say, this was a lot harder to keep warm, but they were lucky in that they had a 3-foot wide open fireplace arid plenty of wood and people who weren't scared to put it on. Unfortunately, one Sunday the old-fashioned wooden surround to the fireplace caught fire, but was put out before any damage was done.

Once again Hawkes Bay's wonderful team spirit came to the fore with a completely new hearth and Summit stone (broken concrete) surround being built, mainly by Gordon, and this modern amenity gave the lounge a "new look" appreciated by members. The open fire is kept piled high with firewood and the room temperature in winter is fairly constantly in the mid 80s. Better still, it gets rid of the firewood.

On the second Easter (1966) that Wellington members stayed at HB, they were put to work removing the old coal range and adjoining copper and their common brick chimney. What a job this turned out to be, but eventually the chimney was demolished and a double window installed when the wall was rebuilt. The kitchen was now made larger and John donated a new sink bench with stainless steel sink, complete with cupboards underneath.

The bathroom is now smaller, but in time will have a hot and cold shower and hand basin, with its own hot water service heated by a chip heater in the kitchen, with the water coming from the reservoir on the hill. This means that there will be two completely independent hot water supplies.

It was becoming even more obvious by this time that application of paint on different places was becoming desirable. Where the row of pine trees had been was built a corrugated iron fence and this was rusty. The house badly needed paint. The splash pool had been painted, but fences around it had not. Norman in a weak moment volunteered to paint the house and during the autumn started to apply the undercoat, but the weather prevented finishing this till the spring. After a write-up in a local paper, a painting contractor wrote to the club donating paint and also offered to paint the roof free. Needless to say, this most generous offer was accepted, but repairs to the roof also delayed this job till spring.

A current job through the winter, apart from collecting firewood is lining a shed attached to the house, with the idea of making it into a games room. Of the two bedrooms left in the house, one has yet to be tidied up and wallpapered. This room will be made into a bunk room when time permits.

A most important piece of news, to club members at least, was the fact that they had obtained legal status. It was at the annual general meeting in October, 1966, that a set of rules was adopted, but it took several months to collect 15 signatures and so it was not till 15th May, 1967, that the club officially became Hawkes Bay Sun Club Incorporated. They have decided to call their grounds "Rapere".

Now that this has been achieved, the club can advance, because they believe that either you go ahead or you go back, and they intend to keep up the work of providing the amenities for living and sunbathing in the nude, of educating the public to the benefits of the nudist movement, and keeping to the fore the tenet, "a sound mind in a sound body". •

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News from the Clubs 

 

The reputation of the New Zealand climate for glorious inconsistency was upheld during July and August when CANTERBURY enjoyed dry, sunny weather with some of the highest winter temperatures ever recorded. The unusually dry ground enabled clearing of gorse to continue with such good effect that a temporary fence has had to be erected to maintain privacy.

A social evening was held at the club grounds in August and members of the social committee had a "trial run" to Hanmer hot springs with the idea of arranging a club outing at a later date. The trip coincided with a break in the weather and members found themselves up to their necks in hot water during rain and sleet storms. Club life certainly doesn't lack variety.

The highlight of the past quarter of the AUCKLAND SUN CLUB has, of course, been the swim nights in a public pool, incorrectly credited to Jack instead of Keith in the last issue. In spite of wintry conditions outside, they have nevertheless proved very popular, especially the cuppa or Milo supplied by the ladies, one of whom lives nearby. This innovation followed up the visits to members' fiats which was also appreciated.

They also had a flying visit from Doug. Cousins of the NZSA, who took quite a few pictures for their members and the NZSA records. Doug. also joined some of the members for a short session at one of the local saunas, where they spent a HOT but relaxing period, with more snaps to follow.

The surveying, clearing and planting of their boundaries has proceeded and some of the quick-growing trees will give them the much-needed privacy on one side. This club extends the Season's Greetings to all and invites any members of other clubs to pop in and see them when up, or down their way.

Most appealing news in this issue is the wish of the GISBORNE SUN CLUB to become accepted in the district. Gisborne is probably one of the most parochial areas and no better way towards acceptance could be devised than by helping some needy cause locally. We commend this fine spirit to all, and feel assured that, with such a splendid start, they will go from strength to strength. See article next page.

Members of the WAIKATO OUTDOOR SOCIETY are still searching for that elusive site, although several tempting offers have been investigated. Social get-togethers are keeping members in touch and we expect good news any day now.

We hear that the SOUTHERN SUN AND HEALTH CLUB has acquired land about three miles from Gore, but we await details.

The only news from the OTAGO SUN AND HEALTH CLUB is that due to the cold and wet season experienced there,- they have not been able to visit their grounds very much. Maybe the better weather will bring forth some news.

The TAURANGA SUN CLUB has had 800 acres offered to them by the Government from which they were invited to select a site suitable for their activities. How lucky can you be?

During an extremely mild winter AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB members have been busy removing old trees that have become potentially dangerous and replacing them with about a hundred flowering trees and ornamental shrubs donated by members. In a few years time the results should be rather pleasant.

The largest room in the clubhouse has now had its interior completed, being lined with plaster board and painted in pastel colours by decorators who are members.

This has been the first winter that they have kept the pool filled with water but they have found that it takes a minimum of chlorine and filtration to keep the water crystal clear and inviting to those hardy swimmers who belong to their polar bear club.

Activities outside the club have included a soccer team which has played Merchant Navy teams and won every match and the proposed entry of their volleyball team into an. Auckland volleyball league. They already have excellent facilities for miniten, volleyball, tenniquoits and swimming, but now there is a move afoot to turn their unused four acre paddock into a nine hole golf course for members.

Apart from the work forging ahead at Fiveacres, the WELLINGTON SUN CLUB held a most successful evening at a private hotel, when a Chinese dinner was served to a large crowd of members. This, followed by the filming of some of Doug's movies and slides, made an unusual and enjoyable evening. A 24 hour programme of Australian movies is planned for the next evening and should be more than interesting. Regular work parties are busy preparing Fiveacres for the coming Rally and among the novelties, there is a possibility that a mobile canteen will be available to save some of the ladies their cooking worries. An influx of new members has started and an advertising campaign set in motion by the PRO committee should bring in many more. The president hopes to double the membership in the coming year. The club extends a hearty welcome to other club members and conveys seasonal wishes to all. •

 


 

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TO GISBORNE - A Sun (Club)

by PATSY JEORY

AT LAST. Gisborne has much pleasure in announcing the long-awaited birth of a small, healthy sun club. Not only have we fourteen enthusiastic members, mainly family units, but we are also acquiring a long term lease of a highly suitable property. This, thanks to the co-operation of a tolerant- minded sheep farmer, consists of several acres of hidden valley tucked away in the foothills, yet only twenty minutes from town. Totally secluded, perfectly sheltered, it is accessible only through private property. It seems like the answer to any club's prayer.

Of course, there are thorns in our Eden: well-grown bushes of bonny barbary, but slashers, spades and sprays should finish them off in a few weekend's work And once they are removed, the grounds should consist of grassy terraces, dotted with shady old native trees. And joy of joys, there are clear springs of water that augur well for drinking, swimming, toilet facilities, etc. I think our "hydrology department" is already discussing ways and means. All in all, we're pretty excited and hopeful about the prospects.

Officially, our club is three months old and most of the credit for its existence is due to the energy and perseverance of Doreen and Rod.

Having formally organized the Gisborne Sun Club and having found a suitable site, we have now started to raise finance. The first step towards this is our pumpkin project, for which Roger used David's tractor to plough two and a half acres of Mike's land for pumpkin planting. This is a remunerative crop in our district and we hope thus to make a reasonable profit. Besides swelling club funds, we intend to donate the proceeds in the name of the Gisborne Sun Club to a society such as the Crippled Children. Our reason for this is that we hope to be able to help others fairly regularly in even a modest way, as most other organizations do. Right from the start, we would like to become accepted as another of the district's societies instead of as a withdrawn group totally dissociated from the community.

Now, too, we feel we will be able to return some of the hospitality that many of you through New Zealand have at one time or another extended to us. At long last, the Gisborne Sun Club is a reality.

 

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The two previous installments described Tom's early life, where as a small boy, the practice of nudism built him up physically and gave his life more purpose. Now we read of his exploits after his arrival in New Zealand.

SO, after World War I, Dad and Mum decided to come to New Zealand. I was 13 at the time, so it would be an adventure and a new experience. We arrived at Wellington and thence to a mining town on the West Coast of the South Island, where I continued my schooling.

MY LIFE

Part 3

by TOM

Now, in this township there was (and still is) a huge dam of storage water (no drinking) where we youngsters used to go swimming and, until I was 15 and working, we all swam in the nude; no grown-ups took the slightest notice of we kids, and, to us, it was quite in order to strip off in the bushes over in the far side of the dam, hop in and have the time of our lives, then afterwards, lying on the grass sunbathing.

We'll skip quite a few years and continue as at Christchurch where we moved during the depression years. I got a position in a shoe factory and one day I sat on a used shoe tack and found I had to have an operation for a fistula. Well, after three more operations and two years off work the doctor who was treating me, advised me to get as much sun as possible on my posterior. Said it would help no end and keep the suppuration dry.

So, taking his advice, I rigged up a small enclosure on the back lawn and would spend hours wearing only a singlet and shirt; then one day, whilst browsing round a bookshelf, I spotted the Australian Sunbather, so I ups and buys it, takes it home and reads it, decides it makes a lot of sense, so, off come all my clothes. Behold in me, from then onwards, a nudist.

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Paul Farge 

"IT WAS QUITE IN ORDER TO STRIP OFF ... AND HAVE THE TIME OF OUR LIVES"

I've never regretted taking that first step. I found that my health and outlook on life improved tremendously, less colds, etc. So you can guess that private small enclosure was my main attraction on summer evenings and weekends. Then I bought myself a car and roamed the country, looking for a very secluded spot where I could continue my sunbathing and not be restricted in my movements. Eventually I found an ideal place in a bush-clad valley, a small clearing and a stream running through it where I spent happy hours reading, swimming, sunning and peaceful solitude.

Eventually, as is the run of nature, I got me a girl friend. She did not know I was a nudist, and I did not know how to break the news to her. Actually as it happened, I did not need to tell her; it was this way.

One lovely sunny day (Sunday) we went for a picnic. She suggested somewhere away from the beaches, so, naturally, I took her to my valley. She fell in love with it at first sight. "Isn't it lovely," and "Such a nice little stream" and so on, and "I wish I'd brought my swimming togs." Now you'll say to yourself he'll tell her about swimming in the nude, etc. Well, you're way out; that didn't happen for over a year from that day. We both visited that place very often.

Then one day we went there and were romping around like a couple of overgrown kids, when my girl friend, running down hill towards the stream, tripped on a root and tumbled right into the water, I couldn't help laughing at first; then not being hurt, and seeing the funny side of it, she laughed too. But then there was the problem of wet clothes. "What will I do?" she said. So I suggested we light a fire and she could dry her clothes. "What," she cried, "and me mother-naked in front of you? Not likely." Actually, I hadn't thought of it that way but said, "Why not, we are engaged and this place is secluded."

Then I plucked up courage and told her about myself. "And you have been a nudist for a couple of years," she exclaimed, "I didn't know." I replied, "Yes, but it doesn't solve our problem of your wet clothes." Shortly, after shivering a little, she. decided to undress behind a bush and throw her clothes out to me to drape round the fire I had got going, saying she was staying there until they were dry, and I was not to move from the fire.

After a while, she asked whether her clothes were dry yet. I said, "No, not yet." Then shortly, "If you don't look Tom, I'll go for a swim." "OK" I replied, so turned my head and when next I looked it was to see her having a gay old time in the water. "Darn it," I said to myself, "here I go too." So, slipping off my shorts and shirt, I dived in. Blimey, did she yell. I thought she'd throw a fit and take a smack at me, but I calmed her down, talked to her like a "Dutch uncle" and together we swam and frolicked in the water.

Strange to say that, never having seen a nude female before, I was not the least bit embarrassed. It seemed just natural to me, so after a while we lay side by side on the grass and sunbathed and talked. She probed me about this nudist business, then astounded me by saying, "I like this, Tom, I'll give it a go." So we were nudists two and the glade saw us quite a bit thereafter.

Then, after eighteen months of married bliss, Deidre came along. She was our first, and right from the start she was nudist No. 3, out in the sun as much as possible. Spent nearly all her childhood in the raw. At two she loved to lie on her tummy, scoffing the peas that her daddy had planted, and laughing with glee when I spied her and promised her a spanking she never got; a mischievous little monkey, but never bad or cheeky.

Four years after Deidre, Stephen made his debut, so now it's nudist No. 4. After my wife had Stephen, her health broke down and the doctor recommended a change of climate, so we moved to the West Coast.

Then one day a change in our lives came, through an advertisement in Truth about the NZ Naturist magazine. I sent for it, then having digested its contents, took a subscription, wrote to Perc. who gave us an introduction to Pineglades, where we spent our 1965-66 Christmas holidays. I'll say no more because you may have read all about our doings in an earlier edition of this mag. May I conclude by saying thanks to nudism and all it stands for.

 

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ReadersReaders sayhave their say ... 

 

POSED PIGEURES

It is worth expressing my support of the NZ Naturist. It has improved rapidly over the last two years even and considering budget limits and photography limitations it has been a great success. My feeling about any picture which suggests a pose is strong; this does not represent naturism which should reject sham in all its aspects. The posed nude figure has a rightful place in art, but surely this is hazardous and misleading in a booklet which we want to introduce to all?

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TO POSE OR NOT TO POSE

I go along with the article on p.6 of issue 42, but a casual reader might reason that a pose is necessary only to court attention, possibly distasteful.

Maybe, old age is creeping along, but there's my thoughts.

- DT, King Country

(Once again, an editor can only publish what is available. If all readers had assisted with pictures as well as this reader, our worries would be over. Ed.)

 

HELP NEEDED AND GIVEN

I read your article in the NZ Naturist journal, autumn 1967, on the young man called Fred. After reading it I had the courage to write to you.

- RE, Wanganui

APPRECIATION

We enjoyed the latest edition of the NZ Naturist (No. 43) especially "The Refugee" by Kevin, which should have been nearer the front as I find a number of people have missed it. Outstandingly good, being a bit more subtle than the average.

- JOYCE, Christchurch

(We often put the best articles at the back. This should teach people to read the whole magazine. - Printer)

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

WHERE THIS EXPERIENCE TOOK PLACE

AN AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCE

I am happy to say that I received all the back numbers, and also 43, and HOW we enjoyed reading them all, but one thing I can't understand is, why you do so much apologizing about any increase in price. After all, what is a paltry $1.25 per year for such a lovely magazine? I would say put it up another $1.50 and give us either more issues, or increase the size, as we certainly can do with a lot more of it.

Well, I was out sunbathing in March at a secluded spot, when I heard voices quite close. Not having time for anything else, I took a header into the river and stayed under till I was well out. When I came up. there was a man and two women standing on the bank. The man waved to me and said, "What's it like?" I answered, "Good-oh." He said, "I'll bet I'd come in too if I had my bathers with me." I thought, You've got the same kind as me, old chap, but I didn't say it.

- ND, Western Australia

 

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Our glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.

 

Enjoy yourself in the sun this summer.

LEAVE YOUR CLEANING CARES TO US

Shops, offices, factories, homes, windows.

For free quotes write to: Manager

BRIGHT CLEANING COMPANY

P.O. Box 2093, Auckland, C.1

 

NATURI

A progressive club in New South Wales

has its own sauna bath and many acres of beautiful bushland.

Situated 38 miles north of Sydney G.P.O.

Applications invited from couples and families
Mrs E. Ebert, P.O., Mt White, via Gosford, N.S.W., Australia

 

GOOD COMPANIONS CLUB

BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

A progressive club founded in 1962 on a secluded bushland site, with swimming and games facilities,
including miniten, badminton, tennikoit.

Amenities  include  electricity,  water,  barbecue
children's playground, overnight accommodation

Enquiries to The Secretary, P.O. Box 6, West End, Brisbane, enclosing a stamped, addressed envelope.

 

Northside Country Club

Victoria's most progressive sun club offers 120 acres of beautiful bushland for secluded sunbathing. Pleasant drive from Melbourne with ample parking space on club grounds.

Facilities include modern club house, electricity, filtered swimming pools and sports courts, etc.

Applications invited from families, couples or single girls.

P.O. Box 107, SOUTH MELBOURNE, S.C.5

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

Oversees and interstate members cordially welcomed.

 

HESPERIDES

A Sun Club situated in a pleasant bushland setting, catering for nudists in Sydney's north shore and northern beaches area, but only 20 minutes from the heart of the city.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

Enquiries welcomed from families, couples and single girls.

Modern facilities, filtered pool, games area

 

P.O. BOX 50, LINDFIELD
N.S.W. 2070, AUSTRALIA

 

  

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Talking to Women

with Joan Treanor

WHY is it that when I am lying awake in the early hours of the morning I can write some really good articles for our magazine, and yet when the time comes to actually sit down and do them, those thoughts leave me entirely, and I have to wrack the poor old brain to make my talk at least interesting? Perhaps if I buy Ken, my husband, a pair of earmuffs, I can get up while these inspirations are upon me.

It's a pity that nudists can't become registered people and given cards. Why? Well, don't you sometimes get the urge to strip off while doing your gardening or some such other chore? If a neighbour complained, then all you would have to do would be to produce your permit card and carry blithely on. I know this sounds queer, but what brought it to my mind was that during the school holidays, the whole family went to Picton for a week, and being me, I allowed for the cold weather and, of course, it was really hot every day, and we sweltered in slacks and sweaters, whereas I would much rather have sat in the front porch, which had a delightful view, but be far more comfortable wearing my birthday suit. However, I have a faint idea that perhaps the neighbours wouldn't have too good an opinion of this, but if I could have produced some such card, then all would have been correct, if not in the eyes of the law, at least in my own eyes.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

JOAN WANTS PHOTOS OF MUMS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Ladies, don't forget that during our discussion session at the Rally of the ideas brought up to maintain the interest of the movement throughout the winter months, it would be good to hear from the various clubs as to what they actually did. I notice that once the colder weather starts setting in, the numbers rapidly decline, except for the old faithfuls. Beyond the necessary work at the grounds, there must be plenty of interesting ideas that could be brought up and carried out at the club, keeping the members together. I don't just visualize' sitting around the roaring fire talking, but there could be art shows, knitting exhibitions, etc.

There must be others in the movement like myself who enjoy writing letters and I had thought that perhaps we could have a small corner of the magazine where we could put our names and addresses or box numbers, and have other club members write to us. I have been doing this practically since joining the movement and those people still write to me and I can keep up on the news and activities of the various clubs, besides getting to know the person as well. I must admit that I look forward to these letters, for naturally we have something in common and one never lacks for things to say.

It was brought to my mind recently just how much the older naturist understands the movement, and exactly what we do take for granted. I was talking to an interested couple and they were asking what to them seemed sensible questions, but to me I thought, well surely they would automatically know to do such and such a thing. But I discovered that this wasn't so, for shortly after I had helped Ken with a couple of interviews, most of these questions came up.

One of the main ones was, what does a nudist do when the weather changes or a slight breeze comes up? Naturally we would get dressed, but these people all thought that once on the grounds you became a nudist and stayed one until time to go home. I could soon see the local doctor getting plenty of trade with the Canterbury winds around.' To those not yet in the movement, we carry on like other normal human beings, and if it turns cooler then we dress accordingly, except of course for this business of partial undress. I saw a while ago a man wearing a shirt which was quite good, but he had only his underpants on, and I must say that the combination was anything but what I would have preferred to see. I am quite sure that that same man wouldn't have gone to town dressed like that or even worn it in his back yard, and I think that this is an important point to remember that we should act on the grounds as we would at home, or in the backyard, except for when we are entirely nudists.

Some of the ladies promised me at the Rally that they would send their photos down to Doug. for publication, but as yet I haven't seen them, and we certainly don't want our NZ publication always having overseas girls in it, nor do we want to see the same old familiar faces all the time. I think that it would help both the magazine and especially the movement if we had photos of mums and their families, and not necessarily the ones with Marilyn Monroe figures. I know that when new intending members saw photos of my bulges they said that if she can so can I. I am sure no one could have a worse figure than mine, so get cracking with that camera.

Please send all letters to P.O. Box 6359, Wellington. •

 

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We are only able to sell this magazine as cheaply as it is because there is so much voluntary labour put in by members. Take advantage of this and ensure you receive regular copies every quarter. Send your subscription to this office right now while you remember it. It is still the cheapest reading available today and just look what you get for your money.

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The BARE TRUTH about

"THOSE 'ORRIBLE MODELS"

by LEON GILBERT

THE article about the appreciation of Pretty Girls in the clubs and the usefulness of their pictures, often provided by professional models for reasons already explained in our magazines, proved controversial, (vide Editor). Good controversy clears many points of view and enlightens one's opinions, anyway.

Space did not allow a few other comments on this perennial topic of the pros and cons of using models for naturist pictures. Firstly, two undesirable mantles seem to have fallen on the Model Girl. Not so many years ago, a large body of opinion thought that no actress could be a really "nice" girl. Now this is known to be a ridiculous contention, too often the model is considered to be necessarily, at least, a little "naughty", if not something worse. Unfortunately, this is partly due to some sections of the press, where any girl who has had her picture taken and gets into the news, for any reason, is a "model". Then, too, because a few top models may have something of a glamorous life, for a time, every model is thought to live in a world of fantasy, which is very far from the true position.

Any body of people must have its outstanding personalities, its specialists, its "angels" and its "bad hats", even naturists, models and any other collection of people, but the majority will always be the average type of person. Usually "average" to any other group, the average Man, Woman, Naturist and/or Model.

Most of these girls, and I know a large number well, are just working girls, often living in "digs", at high rents and not always eating too well either, making a lot of money for a few weeks, then waiting just as many weeks for work. Some balance out the money, others do not. In between jobs they work in shops, exhibitions and restaurants, etc. And like any other group of girls, they vary from being dreary to cheery and every type in between. For most of them, life may be varied, interesting, travelling around, but far from glamorous. Then they and the photographers, too, have a reputation to consider. An unreliable girl or an undesirable one will soon find there are no engagements, unless it is one of those which finish up in the courts. No, most models are highly respectable, just like us.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

A. Leon Gilbert 

"... MOST MODELS ARE HIGHLY RESPECTABLE, JUST LIKE US"

They do have one big asset in advancing naturism, when they come in contact with these activities and especially if they find it favourable to their own ideas. Their asset is that they meet a great number of people in all walks of life and they can become ambassadoresses for naturism. Often a model is taken along to a club by a photographer, just as a job of work. She can leave, either rejecting or accepting the principles of naturism, as was mentioned of the three models in "Pretty Girls". I personally know of half a dozen models introduced to clubs for photographic work, who are now practising naturists and still models in varying degrees.

True, most people prefer sunny or warm days, like the rest of us, for they get chilly enough when working. At least two of these girls are quite happy to have reference made to their naturist interests in any publicity stories with their pictures. No doubt many other photographic naturists could tell of similar experiences. Remember too, one or two club models have become well known professional figure models and are still proud of their naturist beginnings. After all it is only doing what is so strongly urged in introducing young women to the benefits of practising naturism, by models, too. •


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NATURE'S WAY

by GWEN

Once long ago in a sunny land

Where men with nature walk hand in hand,

I came on a limpid village pool

Where bare women washed in the waters cool.

 

They washed their garments of red and blue,

And their children splashed all about them, too.

They were naked and brown on their washing day,

And I heard their singing and laughter gay.

 

I came back home to an ugly town

Where I could not feel the sun beat down

Through the clothes that civilization wore -

I just longed to get back to my isle once more.

 

Then at last I escaped on a bright blue day

And I stood as God made me, in Nature's way.

It was like emerging from some dark door

When the ASC got one member more.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

AND I STOOD AS GOD MADE ME, IN NATURE'S WAY

 

  

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CLUB DIRECTORY

The secretaries of the clubs listed below will be pleased to hear from genuine enquirers. Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

NORTHERN SUN SEEKERS

P.O. Box 4126, Kamo.

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 619, Hamilton

TAURANGA SUN CLUB

P.O. Box 3028, Greerton, Tauranga.

HAWKE'S BAY SUN CLUB

P.O. Box 551, Napier.

TARANAKI OUTDOOR SOCIETY

P.O. Box 6359, Wellington

WANGANUI SUN CLUB

P.O. Box 410, Wanganui.

WELLINGTON SUN CLUB 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:

Gisborne (P.O. Box 126)

Rotorua (P.O. Box 1007)

Nelson

Stratford

Blenheim

Palmerston North

Westport

Masterton

Timaru

    To contact them, write to:

        N.Z. Sunbathing Association Inc.

        P.O. Box 6359, Wellington


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Noted:- 

History: How WE Did It (founding of HB Sun Club)

Patsy Jeory: To Gisborne - a Sun - Club

Perc Cousins: Children in a Nudist Camp (Sun Clubs in New Zealand - No 8)

16th Rally Wellington - 1968


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Family by Fiveacres pool

WHO COULD SAY THIS PICTURE OF HEALTH IS INDECENT?

Doug at Bridal Veil Falla

RELAXED AND COMPOSED

Woman in bush

A. Leon Gilbert 

"WELL-KNOWN PROFESSIONAL FIGURE MODELS ARE STILL PROUD OF THEIR NATURIST BEGINNINGS" See article.

A quiet pool near Raglan

MUM AND DAD FULLY OCCUPIED AT THE LAST NATIONAL RALLY AT ORANUI

Relaxed, menatlly and physically

Lawford White 

"EXPOSE THE BODY TO THE FULL BLAZE OF THE SUN VERY GRADUALLY" (See article)

Geometry at Oranui

ON HER HIGH-SPIRITED STEED, LADY GODIVA RIDES AGAIN AT HAWKES BAY SUN CLUB

North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

AND OTHER VERSIONS OF THE IDEA ABOVE

North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

A. Leon Gilbert 

• NUDISTS RECOGNISE NO COLOUR BAR

ACTIVITES OF THE HAWKES BAY SUN CLUB INC. (See article)

North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

• KIDDIES USUALLY MAKE THEIR OWN FUN

North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

• A ROUGH AND TUMBLE WITH DAD

North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

• BY THEIR TEMPORARY POOL

North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

• CONCENTRATION

North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

• MEN MUST WORK AND WOMEN - DO ALSO

North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

• NO SPEED LIMIT

North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

• WOT! NO ELEPHANTS!

OUR NATIONAL SECRETARY BRINGS HOME THE BACON

• The practice of nudism appeals to all sorts of people.

Most of them were nervous and timid about this idea once, like you are now.

But try it and be convinced.

Any of the clubs or the National Office will help all genuine enquirers over that first hurdle.

Write now!

North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

THE SEASON OF GOODWILL TO ALL MEN AND PRESENTS FOR THE CHILDREN

PHOTOS TAKEN AT THE AUCKLAND SUN CLUB

North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

THERE'S A CLOWN IN THE MIDDLE SOMEWHERE

North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

SANTA HAS BEEN

North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

Doug. Cousins 

CONTEMPLATION AT FIVEACRES

North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

National Publicity Studios 

BEAUTIFUL NEW ZEALAND
ONE OF THE MANY MAGNIFICENT SCENIC ATTRACTIONS IN SOUTHLAND


Photo: Doug Cousins

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