#  46 - March 1968 

[The New Zealand Naturist - Autumn] Editor: Perc Cousins (Pages: 40 - 30c)

Contents:-

Editorial
NZSA Notes - 16th National Rally Held at Fiveacres, 17th National Rally, INF World Congress, Sun and Health, INF Pennants, Sunbathing Holiday Association, British Naturism, Those Holiday Snaps, National Song Book
The Sound of Music by Joyce
Sun Clubs in New Zealand (No 9) Love and Marriage
News from the Clubs (8)
Talking to Women with Joan Treanor
Health in the Sun
Naturism in England by Doris Milward
Quote of the Month
News From All Over the World - England, Belgium, France, Portugal, Ireland, USA
The Junior Section with Joan Treanor
The Labour Weekend Trip - a poem by Kathryn
Peggy 12
Random Reflections
A Fairytale Come True by Joan
Chip Heater versus Me
The 16th National Rally by Ivan Mowlem
Report on the Women's Session by Joan Treanor
Competition Results
Talking About Books
Readers Have Their Say
Public Relations by Ralph Riccalton
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.

PUBLISHED QUARTERLY

MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER, DECEMBER

 

ARTICLES AND PHOTOGRAPHS
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A    VALUABLE    CONTRIBUTION    TOWARDS    A    BETTER    WORLD

 

N.Z. NATURIST

Editor

   

Perc. W. Cousins

Business Manager

   

Doug. Cousins

Artist

   

Bob McIver

Copy Preparation

   

John Hedley-Brown

Advertising

   

Bernie Gartner

 

Cover picture by A. Leon Gilbert

COMING FEATURES

We have a number of excellent articles on hand which we will be publishing as soon as space permits. Such titles as "Clothes Make the Man", "Answers to Popular Questions", "Does Secrecy Pay?" "What it is Like to be a Nudist," "A Trip to Paradise Island" are some of them. They are all thoughtful and interesting contributions, not only to those on the outside, but to established members too. There will be a spread of pictures taken at the last Rally and many others from all over the world.

Deadline for the next issue is 31st March, 1968.

 

NEW ZEALAND SUNBATHING ASSOCIATION INC.

President

   

Perc. W. Cousins, Wellington

Vice-Presidents
 

   

Jock Shoolbread, Auckland
Norman Bell, Napier

Secretary - Treasurer

   

Doug. Cousins, Wellington

Public Relations Officer

   

Ralph Riccalton, Christchurch

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

 

THE BETTER WAY

Are you one of those people who scoff at the idea of naturism? Or maybe you regard it as very wrong and a practice for perverts or morons. Or perhaps you have not given it a great deal of thought, yet still feel it might be all right for some people, but for you, such carryings-on would be quite unthinkable. Well, my friend, whichever category you fall into, this article is written expressly for you. So read on.

The naturist is convinced that his mental and physical well-being is improved by sunbathing completely naked with others of both sexes and that he is perfectly right in his desire to do so.

On the other hand, you are convinced that he is all wrong and that exposing his body to the gaze of others is sinful, or at the very best, not right. Now these points of view conflict and only one can be correct. Now let us see which one can bear the most scrutiny.

By way of example, what would be your immediate reaction if little Mary went scampering out onto the lawn wearing no clothes? Or if Johnny was discovered squirting water over the boy next door, both of them without a stitch? The answer is easy. Among other things you would tell them it was wrong to do such things and probably emphasise the lesson with a good spanking. And yet, the only place where any thought of wrong-doing existed was in your consciousness, not theirs. The youngsters minds were pure, and the first lesson on the supposed uncleanness of the body they have ever received, is the one you have just given them. Until then, no such thoughts had entered their minds. And that is just how you started, isn't it? Admittedly it has been the conventional thing to do, but is it right?

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

Lawford White 

A FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER

In order to decide that, let me refer to my own children, a boy and a girl, now grown well past adolescence. From birth, they have been accustomed to seeing one another and my wife and I in the nude about the house. They have no more illusions or curiosity about each other's bodies than they have of ours. To them, there is nothing exciting or unusual about an unclothed body and just as that has been an open book to them, in like manner, we have answered all their questions about sex and its functions. Being a natural thing, we have always treated it as such and as a result, these children are equipped with a correct knowledge and a fearless approach to a subject which is so important to them in their later lives.

Now, be honest! Which is the most desirable state of mind for your child? To sum up, the naturist views his own body and those of others, with dignity and understanding. He is not showing off, but he knows the numerous benefits to be gained from sane sunbathing, completely nude, with others of a like mind. He is far better equipped as a citizen and as a parent, to occupy a place on this planet.

Have I convinced you? Treat this thing broadly, open your mind and at least weigh the arguments set forth. If you are fair, there can only be one answer, If you need proof, meet the average naturist, or better still, pay a visit to a naturist camp. You will need no further argument.

- PERC. W. COUSINS


  

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NZSA

Notes

from the

New Zealand

Sunbathing Association Inc.

 

16th NATIONAL RALLY HELD AT FIVEACRES

This big event was a great success in all departments, despite an overdose of rain before the show started. Everyone accepted this in the right spirit and the actual four days of the Rally were almost free from unpleasant weather. For a fuller report, see page 34 but we do sincerely thank the Wellington club for an excellent job well done.

 

17th NATIONAL RALLY

The next big event will be held at Pineglades, the grounds of the Canterbury Sun and Health Club Inc. from 29th December to 2nd January, 1969. Knowing what an excellent show they always put on, this Rally should attract members from all over the country. North Island visitors are recommended to pencil in their bookings on the ferry NOW. They can always be cancelled later if necessary.

 

INF WORLD CONGRESS

This 11th international event is scheduled for 23rd-28th July, 1968, and we have been unofficially informed that it will be held at Penn Sylvan. This is a lush green valley amidst woodlands, only three hours from New York and an hour from Philadelphia. They advertise a giant, filtered pool, low-cost hotel rooms, camping sites for tents or trailers, huge recreation hall and children's play area. We would like to hear from a member who is likely to be holidaying abroad about this time who would be willing to act as our delegate.

SUN AND HEALTH

Commencing with the last issue, No. 27, this monthly magazine is now edited by Jim Wrate of England, and is published by his firm. As well as being a larger size, it includes new features and has a new look. As the magazine is profusely illustrated with black and white and colour pictures that are unretouched, they are available to members only at 60 cents per copy or $7 per year for 12 issues. Order from this office only.

 

INF PENNANTS

A new stock of these has arrived. They measure l0in, long and are printed in pale blue on pale cream and are suitable for car or tent. They retail at 60 cents from this office.

 

SUNBATHING HOLIDAY ASSOCIATION

This new association in England offers associate and full membership to those interested in visiting their headquarters in the Isle of Wight, where a naturist beach exists, learning about naturist holiday centres in Britain and Europe and the provision of air tours to naturist centres abroad at advantageous rates. (It is essential that you be a full member of the SHA for not less than 6 months to obtain the latter concession.) Air holidays include France (Corsica and Montalivet), Germany, Denmark, Canada, USA, etc.

This offer may interest folk about to travel. Further information and application forms are available from this office.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

We would like to offer a belated, but nonetheless sincere, appreciation to the many good people who sent cards and other good wishes to this office at Christmas. Pressure on our time prevents Us acknowledging all of them personally. May we now say "Thank You, Everybody" and may 1968 be kind to you.

BRITISH NATURISM

This English magazine is vastly improved: coloured covers, more pages, unretouched illustrations and a wide variety of news. Obtainable from the NZSA at only $1 per year of 4 issues to members only.

 

THOSE HOLIDAY SNAPS

Readers are again reminded that Kodak and Agfa companies will process colour slides and colour photos that include nude shots only through the NZSA. We can also offer black and white processing services to readers.

Kodak movies are best sent to their English factory, as interference in Australia is a possibility if sent to Melbourne for processing. The NZSA is prepared to make the arrangements if required.

 

PERC. COUSINS TRUST FUND

This benevolent fund, available to any necessitous case within the movement in New Zealand stood at $599.59 at the last issue. We gratefully acknowledge since that date the following: I. Mowlem 0.50; WG Wairarapa $1; Wanganui Sun Club levy $1; HB Sun Club levy $1.50; Hotsprings handbooks $4.20; Otago S & H Club levy $1; POSB interest $21.28; HB Auckland $1.65; ND Australia $2; Smaller donations $1.35; Total $635.07.

NATIONAL SONG BOOK

Following the sing-song round the campfire at the last National Rally, a suggestion has been made that we issue a song book, with appropriately worded verses, for this and similar occasions. This seems to be a good idea, and we will be pleased to hear from any member who may have thoughts and suggestions to offer. There should be plenty of people with the ability to adapt popular songs to our requirements. Let's be hearing from you.

 

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The electronic computer saves man a lot of guesswork, but so does the bikini.

 

N A T U R I

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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For further information on the health benefits of sauna bathing post coupon

HOME

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P.O. Box 9035, Wellington

Please post FREE reprint of the Journal of Medical-Physical Research (USA). Please also send Home Sauna brochure.

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N.Z. Distrib's: MARTIN BURNS & CO. LTD. P.O. Box 9035, Wellington

 

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THE SOUND
OF MUSIC ?

 
 

BY JOYCE

 

A PLEA FOR FREEDOM OF CHOICE

 

"WHAT could be better? - a secluded spot, a transistor and lovely sunshine." (see the picture in The New Zealand Naturist March 1967.)

Well, since the question is asked, I think it would be better to switch off the transistor, be it radio, record player, tape recorder or TV set, or better still, leave it behind, for after all, haven't you come away to this secluded spot in order to get away for a while from all these noisy mechanical aids? Is this endless music really keeping you entertained, or has it become a kind of drug, something which you cannot do without?

Switch it off, listen, and you will lear the real music of the sea, the wind in the trees, creatures of the earth and air, the "songs they have sung for a thousand years". As the silent sun brings about relaxation of the body, so these gentle sounds will bring peace of mind, a condition so much wished for and so elusive in these days of progress and affluence.

I believe Robert Louis Stevenson was one of those who found the secret of happiness. Even a hundred years ago he felt the need to "come down off this featherbed of civilization". He undertook a solitary walk across the Cevenne mountains of France accompanied only by a donkey to carry his pack. He observed that "the outer world, from which we cower into our houses, seemed after all a gentle, habitable place". He slept under the stars, and watched the dawn; "A solemn glee possessed my mind at this gradual and lovely coming in of day. I heard the squirrel with delight, I looked round me for something beautiful and unexpected; but the still black pine trees, the hollow glade, the munching ass, remained unchanged in figure. Nothing had altered but the light, and that, indeed, shed over all a spirit of life and of breathing peace, and moved me to a strange exhilaration. I had not often enjoyed a more serene possession of myself, nor felt more independent of material aids."

All right, you say, we've got your point, but has this anything in particular to do with us naturists? Well, it seems that some overseas clubs, regarding their grounds as a retreat from city life, have for many years past banned the use of transistors on the grounds; others have said that transistors can be used provided that they do not give offence to others. Fair enough, you say, people come here for pleasure and relaxation, and should be free to enjoy music or TV if they wish. The snag is that whilst you yourself are free to switch on or off as you choose, that other person, the unwilling listener, suddenly finds himself forced to listen to your latest LP - albeit Wagner or the sound track from a well known film - or at night he finds that the muffled but audible sounds of your TV background music will be with him till 11 pm or even midnight. Whereas you are free to switch on or off as you so desire, he the unwilling listener has no choice. Nor will he complain to you, for fear of giving offence, and you are blissfully unaware of having offended anybody.

Subject for debate: Do we want the club to be a home away from home, or do we go there for a change?

Such is my train of thought, triggered off by that provocative question, "What could be better?" Since I have quoted so much from RLS, let him sum up:

"There is something better than music in the wide unusual silence ... " •

 

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Other clubs obviously have trouble with their children. We quote from a club bulletin mentioned in the ASA Bulletin: "Parents PLEASE, if you don't care for your children any more, drown them somewhere else."

  

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SUN   CLUBS   IN   NEW   ZEALAND

 A  SERIES  OF  VITAL
INTEREST TO READERS

 

LOVE AND MARRIAGE

NUMBER 9

PERC. W. COUSINS

 

IN THIS article I propose to tackle an angle not usually covered in naturist argument: that of the young couple, either engaged or considering such a proposal. Put bluntly, is it a good thing for a young couple to see one or the other naked, or in other words, for the woman to lose that aura of mystery before her chosen mate? Well it might be just as well to examine this aura and its value and then we may be in a position to answer the question.

Ever since clothes were invented, it is useless to deny that they have been used by many of the fair sex, and maybe to a lesser degree by the males, to suggest that which is hidden rather than to have something to wear. We are left in little doubt of what is underneath when we look at the modern sweater girl or bathing belle, aside from many other types observed every day. Do we think very highly of the girl who shows herself off in this way? I venture to say that in our heart of hearts, few of us really approve.

And what of the effect of these revealing tendencies on men? As I pointed out in a previous article, the effect is anything but good, and is just one of those contributing features of our modern civilization to make men curious. It is well known by advertising agents that the best way to put a line on the market is to invite curiosity or create mystery.

And whether our girls know it or not, they are making it pretty hard for the men, young or old, when they display themselves so brazenly. "Ah," you promptly say, "but what about when they are completely nude? Surely that would be enough to send any man crazy to get at them?" A natural question from the unenlightened and one suggested so frequently that seasoned naturists almost get tired of answering it.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

Gordon Davis 

"NOT SECRECY BUT UNDERSTANDING, IS THE WATCHWORD OF MARITAL BLISS"

No, my friends, complete nudity in a naturist camp does not have that effect at all, for if it did, just think how utterly impossible it would be to keep the high moral tone of which every nudist camp is proud. Strange as it may seem, the bodies of others arouse no erotic feelings whatsoever. Don't you see the point? It is the semi-concealment that does that, not the open and frank revealing that leaves nothing for morbid curiosity to ponder over. Whether I have convinced you or not, such is the case and that very fact provides the practice of nudism with one of its best arguments. Ease the neurotic thinking of young men, and young women, and you are doing the world a good turn.

And what of our young couple? Obviously the young man is going to be better for not being tantalised by suggestive half measures and will have no illusions about the future mother of his children. I wonder how many disappointments would have been averted if couples had seen one another naked before it is too late. Aside from all that, the frank and open outlook that automatically follows naturist practice s going to eliminate a lot of falsity and humbug.

Oh yes, I know, you are different and no such thing is ever likely to happen to you. All right, but let an old hand, who has seen these things work out differently, offer a suggestion. If you want to get married soon and you are interested in naturism, take your partner to a club. And by a club I mean to mix with others, not off somewhere on your own. Enjoy the games and fun with others and the very honesty and straightforward approach necessary must have a favourable reaction in the eyes of your partner.

Not secrecy, but understanding, is the watchword of marital bliss. Nudism promotes just that. If we hide nothing, both from within and without, what a glorious approach to that lifelong union, called marriage. •

 

Come along please - clothing time
"COME ALONG - LADIES AND GENTLEMEN - PLEASE - CLOTHING TIME"

 

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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 

 

Following the successful appearance of Fiveacres on television, the CANTERBURY SUN AND HEALTH CLUB INC. was approached by CHTV3 for permission to film a seven minute programme for transmission in the local Town and Around session. The first visit of the production team coincided with the half annual general meeting enabling the producer to meet members and assure them that their privacy would be respected. This initial filming was interrupted by heavy rain and had to be abandoned, but a fortnight later a successful tape was made featuring iwo interviews and a series of background shots of the grounds and various sporting activities. The programme Was screened on Tuesday 28th November, and from comments heard appeared to be generally acceptable to the majority of viewers.

The weatherman certainly turned it on on the night of 17th November at the grounds of the KAURIMU SUN CLUB when the creek rose over the bank and flooded across the playing area into the pool, filling this with sand, stones, sticks and even trees. It then bounced out of the pool after filling it, to cross the lower part of the grounds on the waterfall bend and took scrub, trees and part of the grounds away with it. They also lost a wheelbarrow and numerous tools, which will cost a lot to replace.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

Part of KAURIMU'S playing area washed away and pool (right) filled with rubbish

 

The dome was ripped to pieces and one side dropped quite a bit. Half a dozen of the members started the following weekend to clear the pool, which was soon in operation, but the big (and we mean BIG) hole at the entrance to the club grounds will take a while as the filling necessary will be hard to find. One of the members put up the following notice in the middle of the hole, "Please help me ... I'm hungry. I need filling." The response was immediate, for old tins, bottles etc., soon appeared and even Eric helped with his old matchstick.

The club paid a visit to the Northern Sun Seekers at Whangarei in December and what a spread they put on. They had only one complaint: they couldn't stop longer as the time went so quickly.

The Kaurimu Club welcomes enquiries from couples and family groups to join in the fun of being in the sun completely this summer.

Reports from the WELLINGTON SUN CLUB INC. indicate that their public relations team has been busy and many new members have resulted. Following the advertising of a combined visitors' day and kiddies' Christmas party, they were approached by newspapers and 2ZB for news and information, and a TV team again produced shots around the grounds as a background to the news item of a most happy day in the sun.

The remaining half of the amenities block has been built, but will be used as headquarters for the Rally meantime. With 3-phase electricity and mains water now installed, many of their earlier troubles will be over. A new coat of paint inside the clubhouse and the equipment in the grounds has made it very pleasant and overnight visitors may now enjoy Dunlopillo mattresses. The building of a new chimney for the clubhouse is on the agenda for the New Year.

Full affiliation to the NZSA has been granted to the WAIKATO OUTDOOR SOCIETY INC. and a provisional affiliation to the GISBORNE SUN CLUB. We hope to have more news from these and other clubs in the formation stage for the next issue.

At the HAWKES BAY SUN CLUB INC. it has been found that one tennis court is not enough so it was decided to build another, and as the membership has grown, volleyball could also be played. One of the members managed to hire a small bulldozer and a start was made levelling the land. As car parking has been getting more and more cramped it was also decided to build a road to a flat area where all the pine trees were felled and so they found a use for eight of the large logs by making a bridge across a small creek which is usually dry in summer but this year proved to be damp enough to get the bulldozer bogged.

News from the OTAGO SUN AND HEALTH CLUB tells of depredations by vandals and cattle during the winter and their future is not so bright.

The AUCKLAND SUN CLUB reports that Father Christmas found time to stop off at their grounds and gave some joy to a host of kiddies, and as usual, was too busy to stop and have tea and join in the usual activities. By the way, has anybody seen a naturist Santa? How about some of you youngsters writing to Joan and telling her why you think we never see one!

They have lost a few members lately for one reason or another, but fortunately they have gained quite a number and so they hope to be able to press onwards and upwards. A most unusual feature has been the keenness with which quite a number of these members decided to attend the National Rally and so they ended up with 12 adults, 2 young people and 5 kiddies making the trip.

They hope to visit the Northern Sun Seekers in the very near future as well as making trips to beaches and so on, to say nothing of their monthly swim nights, which are popular with everyone. The water somehow seems much warmer this time of the year than in the middle of winter. Members of clubs wishing to join them should get in touch with committee members.

 

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Prayer: Oh, God, grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

  

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Talking to Women

with Joan Treanor

LADIES, I've done it! I have found a way of keeping fit and at the same time, an economical way of getting down to the club and a way of ensuring that I do completely relax once I am down there. Ken gave me a bicycle for Christmas. He arrived home from Australia, took one look at the speedo on the car and immediately rushed out and bought the bike.

However, it has a carrier on the back for young Anne, so I can now ride the six miles to the club.

Fortunately the roads are good, but I'm not too sure about the motorists whizzing past at seventy miles per hour. I arrive in fine mettle, hop off the bike and collapse. By the time I have recuperated, it is time to plod home again, and why is it, that when I have left it a little later for getting home after enjoying the sunshine, there is invariably a head wind? Also, one other comment. I notice that when I am cycling merrily down, sometimes the motorists approaching from the rear slow down as if to talk to me, then take a look at my face and hurriedly push the pedal down. Could it be they thought I was someone else?

It has been most gratifying this past year to receive so many interesting letters from New Zealand and overseas. The surprising feature has been the number of men corresponding with me. I am pleased they do, but rather feel that we should change the title at the top of the page. I do hope that I can continue, with your help, to keep up t1is interest within and out of the movement.

When TV came to Christchurch recently, I was sure that we would get a spate of letters from people complaining of the indecency of the programme, and saying what terrible people we were. What a disappointment. Not one letter in the paper, and all the comments received were extremely favourable. It must show that the movement is becoming more and more accepted. I don't expect any great surge of women wanting to attend the clubs, but I guess that programmes like we had will certainly help to arouse their interest. It's a pity that we could not have our own full length feature film here, for I am sure that it would do a world of good to those reluctant would-be members.

Another Rally will have come and gone by the time this is printed, and it is a great feeling to meet people again whom you see only once a year. Of course it's a pity that we can't meet more often, but then there is the pleasure of correspondence and although I find that with some people, it does tend to wane, it never completely falls off, so I am in reality in constant touch with the clubs, and able to keep up to date with all that is happening. This is one of the reasons why I do keep asking you ladies to write, letting me know what you are doing at your grounds, for often you might have some ideas that another club hasn't thought of and these ideas then can be passed around, it won't be that long before winter is on us again (horrible thought) and it is then especially, when we want some ideas to keep us occupied and the members together. So do please write again and even if you haven't any ideas then you might find that I have something worthwhile, probably gained from some other person. Please send your letters to Joan, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington. •

 

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Most of the shadows in life are caused by standing in our own sunshine.

  

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Health in the sun

Excuse Use...

•   FIRST AID FOR THE EYES

FOREIGN BODIES:

Never try to remove a foreign body from an eye in a hurry. Sit the patient down in a good light and examine the eye carefully, standing behind the patient.

Make sure you can see the particle clearly before attempting to remove it.

Use a loop of nylon or a clean camel-hair brush. Never use anything rigid; even the rolled-up edge of a handkerchief can be hard enough to scratch the eye. Use the loop as a snare: do not poke it at the eye.

If you cannot remove the particle easily after one or two attempts, or if there is even a small fleck of blood in the eye (whether you can see the particle or not), take the patient to a doctor. The patient is more comfortable when going to the doctor if the eye is covered with a clean pad bandaged on or attached with adhesive tape, firmly over the eye to keep the lid closed.

SPLASHES WITH LIQUIDS: Wash out the eye immediately with large quantities of clean water from a tap, or jug, for at least five minutes. An eye-glass does not hold sufficient water for this purpose.

Never use any kind of antidote: water is sufficient for any kind of splash. Pad the eye and take the patient to a doctor but, in this case, washing must come first.

- Health

We are pleased to announce still another NZSA service to our readers. We now have a doctor member who is willing to answer your health queries. Send to the NZSA, P0 Box 6359, Wellington, NZ, and mark your envelope HEALTH, and remember the courtesy of a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Queries of sufficient interest will be published with their answers in this magazine.

  

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NATURISM IN ENGLAND

--- by DORIS MILWARD ---

"WHEW! Those are nice," said my TV repair man, looking goggle-eyed at the pictures of pretty girls and happy families pasted on an old screen in my bed-sitter. "Where did you get them?"

"From a naturist magazine," I replied. "Liven up my old screen, don't they?"

"I'll say they do. H'm, families too?"

"Of course," I said. Did you think sun clubs were haunts of vice? They are very much a family affair."

"No-o," he said doubtfully. "I didn't think that, but I've often wondered what those clubs are really like. If I went to one, I'd feel embarrassed at being made to undress right away. And how do the trades people get on at the holiday ones?"

I laughed. "Well, they are not seized and undressed the minute they show their faces. And you wouldn't be, either. At our club, we please ourselves whether we wear anything or not. Sometimes it is too cold to strip completely, and often there are other reasons why one doesn't want to. The great thing is the freedom, and having a place where one can undress."

"But why do you want to undress entirely?" he asked, "Isn't it enough to strip to the minimum allowed on the beaches?"

"No," I said firmly, "We believe that complete exposure of the body to the sun under particular circumstances and with respect to propriety is essential for the full benefit to be gained. Have you not ever tried swimming in the nude and found what an exhilarating experience it is, and how wonderful the freedom from all clothing is?"

"Yes," he admitted, "I have done that as a boy. It was marvellous, I agree. But, to sunbathe like that in public and with members of the opposite sex ... well, I would feel very embarrassed."

"No, you wouldn't," I said positively, "Once you got your clothes off and joined in the games and swimming, or even just sunbathed in company, you would find yourself enjoying it and revelling in the sheer naturalness of it all."

"You're talking me into it," he grinned, "I shall have to try it some time."

His attitude is a typical one. He really thought, as many do, that even the milkman and the baker had to be nude to serve a naturist camp, and that the inmates must not dress even though they freeze, as they are quite liable to do in our changeable climate. Naturists here believe that sunlight is the greatest factor in promoting and retaining radiant health, but they do not believe in being cranky.

Here in the South Coast town where I live, a little band of enthusiasts have at last succeeded in obtaining some land on which to create a club. Create is the operative word, and much hard work lies before us. But half the fun is bringing order out of chaos. A well laid out club with games section, swimming pool and sunbathing area: to get this out of a piece of rough ground can only be done by sheer hard work done voluntarily in a cheerful community spirit. And how people work when they have not got to. There is a moral here somewhere for employers.

I remember visiting one club on a boiling hot summer's day and seeing a crowd of men, all stripped to the buff, the sunlight glinting on their bronze bodies and rippling muscles, working like demons at digging a new swimming pool. There is much talk now of improving the clubs by spending large sums of money on laying them out like holiday camps with everything laid on and charged accordingly. There are advantages in this, of course, but it seems a pity to me to throw away the old community spirit in favour of a more commercial attitude.

Our piece of land lies on the slope of a hill and is covered with heather and rhododendron bushes. There is a magnificent view from the top, but this has to be a clothed area and restricted to cars, for one can be seen here. Further down, there is complete screening, and here in a clearing among the bushes, we gather on Sundays, to sunbathe, plan and work.

As yet we have no hut, but there is a table in one corner, with stove, kettle, all the apparatus for making tea. We are waiting for the water to be connected, but somebody always brings a few bottles. Camp beds, Lilos, rugs, towels are spread for our reclining. At the moment, only Eddie is working, the others are lazily sunning and discussing the topics of the day.

"What the well-dressed naturist is wearing," says Tom, pointing derisively at Kath, who has retained her high-heeled shoes and a long barbaric necklace.

"I'm in the Isle of Levant tradition," says Kath, tossing her long black hair. "Superior to you lot." A scuffle ensues and Kath is only saved from ignominy by Dick's sudden call for silence. Eddie has an announcement to make. He has been hewing some steps out of the steeply sloping path and he appeals to us to tread carefully until he can get some boards to reinforce the edges.

Hilda draws a deep breath of relief. "Coo," she says, "For a minute I thought he was going to ask us to do some work."

For the thousandth time Harry's bed collapses and he is with difficulty prevented from rolling down the slope and for the thousandth time I take up my rug and pillows to move into a sunnier spot. I come in for some good-natured chaff. "What's the matter? Got ants in your pants?"

"It's that damn tree," I say, "keeps getting between me and the sun. Chop it down, someone."

Ena puts in an eloquent plea for the beauty and harmlessness of the tree. Some give me wavering support, but eventually decide that the tree's life shall be spared.

"Shall I sneak up in the week and cut it down?" whispers Ned, conspiratorially.

I frown on this proposed revolt in our democratic society, and presently one by one we all join Eddie at work.

Oh, the glorious freedom of working without clothes.

We have a minor casualty. A little boy has hit himself on the head with a chopper. The blood streams down his bare back and he begins to wail. All gather round with water, tissues, advice and he is soon comforted, given a cup of tea, and told to rest, but it is not long before he is working happily again.

There has been a spate of nudist films, for the most part made by film companies with no knowledge of naturism, but just the idea of cashing in on something that has become popular with the public. Misled by reports of one that was going to present naturism as it really is, with no corny story, no Hollywood background, no gorgeous film stars, but picturing real naturists, I spent a weekend in a country village. But I found myself involved in as weird a set-up as one could hope to encounter.

Temperamental beauty queens played by striptease artists, girls with beautiful figures, but Brigitte Bardot type of sulky faces, picked their way gingerly on stilt-heeled shoes round the large swimming pool. In the evenings they appeared at a dining table clad in baby doll nighties and G-strings. One danced a fandango on the grand piano with stilt heels clacking and scoring innumerable pitted holes on the polished top. In vain the director tried to keep them in some kind of order; the little village adjacent had never before seen anything quite like the startling pants they donned for promenading the local monkey run. The village youths could be seen in the evenings waiting on the bridge in a kind of daze for the girls to appear. Once the exasperated director threatened to give one of them a "good hiding" and the general consensus of opinion was that some sense might be knocked into their heads by way of their bottoms, but, unfortunately, the state of the law in this country precluded this interesting exhibition.

Nothing less like a naturist camp, which was what we had been told to expect, could very well be imagined. The genuine naturists, who had come to play the crowd scenes, made the best of the swimming pool, the lovely grounds, and the glorious sunshine.

There are one or two films which show naturism as it really is, but these are few and far between, and the ones which make the headlines only serve to foster the many popular misconceptions about nudism.

 

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"When I see what a modest role naturists play in all countries of the world, I consider that we have little cause to be glad. We are nothing but a very small minority. We don't count. If the leaders of naturism truly wish for our movement to extend, it is high time for them to realize the responsibility instead of wasting their time with petty quarrels.

Let me wish all of you a happy and positive future. To this purpose, we need more unity without which there can be no success. To be a naturist means to be someone of goodwill and with a little goodwill, all can be dared, all can be done and all can be hoped."

- GILBERT SARROE, President of the International Naturist Federation, (INF) in his report to the World Congress in the Netherlands, 1966

QUOTE of the MONTH

 

 

 

 

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News & Views 


NEWS & VIEWS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD


 



INTERNATIONAL NATURIST FEDERATION                

ENGLAND

The Fiveacres Club, now in its 42nd year, had its brand new clubhouse opened by none other than His Excellency, the Polish Ambassador. You see, it came about this way. After shopping around, they found that the type of prefabricated building they wanted was not available in Britain, but Poland could supply them with just what they wanted. They could provide a splendid building of superb quality at several thousand pounds less than the nearest comparable British made product and they could guarantee a delivery date.

The L-shaped clubhouse includes 2 TV rooms, lounge, fully equipped physiotherapy room, billiard room, restaurant, changing rooms, offices and even a ballroom, with 2 cine projectors, complete with a stage, spotlights, floodlights, dimmers and will seat 100 persons. The electrical equipment alone is worth over £1,000, for it includes ultra violet lighting. There are so many rooms, and so much available space. that a number of different activities can take place at once. And Polish engineers and technicians accompanied the giant to England to make sure that the parts would be fitted together according to the factory plan.

BELGIUM

The visit of reporters, organized by the Athena Club, including one from the Belgium Radio and Television Service, was broadcast, a first for Belgian nudism.

FRANCE

The opening of a naturist village of Belezy, close to the Ventoux mountain, extending over 62 acres, is announced. Plenty of sunshine and water is promised, plus camping, caravanning, swimming and sanitary installations for 200 visitors. Hotels, restaurants, medical care and two well-equipped ski stations are nearby.

Another club in the region of Lyon was officially opened in the presence of the mayor of the locality, its municipal councillors, members of the gendarmerie and the fire fighting brigade.

The 11th national congress of the FFN was held at Montalivet, the biggest holiday centre in Europe. Delegates attended from almost all regions of French naturism and an official reception was held by the municipality in the town hall, with a banquet to follow and concluded by a press conference and interviews on the radio, As further proof of the acceptance of nudism in France, it is interesting to note that the sub-prefect, the Commander of the Gendarmes of Lesparre, the Counsellor-General, the mayor and town councillors of Vendays Montalivet and others accepted invitations to be present at various times during the congress.

PORTUGAL

A naturist section, occupying the entire Isle Paraiso has been launched and invitations are extended to members to enjoy a week's stay there.

IRELAND

The recently formed Irish Naturist Association got off to a good start, but soon realized that future growth would be slow. It therefore decided that it should form a separate region within the framework of the CCBN of England.

USA

Dr William Hartman, a professor of sociology, spent two years visiting 17 clubs in the USA and is publishing a book on his findings. In his discussions with 1,388 nudists from 94 parks, he was able to arrive at some interesting facts, the most important of which was that 45% of those interviewed said that their marital happiness had improved, 30% said there was no change, and only 13% said it had decreased, the rest had no comment. •

 

  

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The Junior Section

with Joan Treanor

WELL, a way has finally come up when I can get essays from the youth members without having to be constantly nagging at them. Recently I took ten youth members from Pineglades to the West Coast for a long weekend and apparently they all enjoyed it so much that they sat down on their return and wrote about the trip.

The strange thing was, that it took a lot of persuasion to get these people to go in the first place and when we returned home, they all wanted to know when we could go again.

I have picked out two of the essays for reproduction on these pages. They are not necessarily the best, but I felt that Kathryn's style was rather unusual, while Alan explained a bit more in detail. There is a possibility that at a later stage more of these could be published.

We are hoping to do this trip again at some later date, and perhaps Dunedin and Wellington could combine with us. The trip was very educational as well as terribly interesting and I don't think that any of the members were bored, even the older sixteen year olds. A trip is being arranged for the youth members from Pineglades and Fiveacres to Resolution Bay and I only hope that this is as successful as our last one was.

Whilst talking to the youngsters on the trip to the West Coast, I asked them what they thought of the Junior Section and discovered that they didn't even bother reading it. What a thought! On further questioning, my morale was uplifted slightly by being informed that it wasn't what I wrote, but that the heading made them think the page was for the younger members of the movement. Well, this is wrong and it is the older group that we really want to interest.

So I suggest that you all think up a more suitable title. Now I can't offer you a free cruise round the world as an incentive, but I shall just hope that you are sufficiently interested enough in the movement and for what we are trying to do for you all and that you will make an effort to come up with a title more appropriate for all youth members. The heading should be one that will make them want to read this article, and what is more important, turn to this page first.

Thank you all for the letters I have been receiving and I only hope that my replies were of help to you, and that you will continue to keep writing.

Please address your letters to Joan, P0 Box 6359, Wellington.

(Ed. Alan's letter was splendid, but just a bit too long for printing in this magazine. Thank you, Alan, just the same.)

 

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THE LABOUR WEEKEND TRIP

by Kathryn

Excitement ran high at 4 p.m.

When Aunty Joan and Uncle Trevor collected the 10,

Three boys and seven girls packed in the cars

Ready for the West Coast, not Mars.

 

Comfort stops at Amberley, Culverden and Springs Junction,

Helped all to arrive at Reefton in full function.

A luscious supper awaited us on arrival,

Our host, Uncle Bill said was a mere trifle.

 

Saturday we all woke with the larks,

Made so much noise Aunty Joan fair sparked.

By 8.30 breakfast was had,

All jobs done, not too bad.

 

All piled into cars and away we sped,

Two ghost towns at Waiuta were visited.

We were all intrigued and very interested,

Disappointed we found no gold, so went home and were fed,

Then to Uncle Bill's for the evening,

Back to camp and bed with real good feeling.

 

Sunday after chores were done, all feeling fine,

We went and visited the Globe gold mine.

Both are underground working,

So dark, damp and cold, no place for lurking.

 

The afternoon saw us at Cousin Jack's ghost gold mine,

And after a hailstorm the weather turned fine.

The evening saw us all at church,

So don't worry Mums, we weren't left in the lurch.

 

Monday, after packing and cleaning up,

Breakfasted at Uncle Bill's and had a good hot cup.

Black Point open cast mine we then saw,

But the ground was very wet after a good downpour.

 

Mawheraiti River saw us next having a swim,

It gave us a real appetite with a good tuck-in.

Maruia hot springs saw us next

Again to swim with real zest.

 

Our trip nearly ended,

What a lot we had seen.

So tired and happy, the girls all felt like queens,

We then landed in Christchurch and on to our homes.

 

Our thanks to Uncle Trevor, Uncle Bill and Aunty Joan

For such an organized trip

That there was not even one flip.

 

Enjoy  yourself  in  the  sun  this  summer.

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For free quotes write to: Manager

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Peggy

LAST ISSUE:

A young man had managed to climb up the valley to the Roaring Mag where he saw something which made him rub his eyes in disbelief: there was a naked girl lying in the sun by the side of the fall.

Peggy

 

TO CONTINUE THE STORY...

 

WHATEVER his heart had been doing before, it was certainly thumping now. Phew! What luck! He quietly took stock of his position hardly believing the evidence before his own eyes. He looked again. Yes, she was reading a book unconcernedly and what a beautiful body. He had never seen a grown woman in the nude before and his eyes bulged at the unmentionable thoughts that began to run through his mind. Good job the waterfall made some noise. Even the little dog now running around sniffing was unaware of his presence.

He settled down comfortably to enjoy this while it lasted, for he could not help feeling he was going to wake up and find it all to be a dream. He felt something might happen to spoil everything and therefore he must make the most of the opportunity while he had it.

He gazed at her longingly. He examined her minutely, admiring every detail and as the first rush of blood began to subside, he commenced to ponder on what his next move should be. Firstly, what sort of girl was she? She looked quite decent, but why on earth should she leave her clothes on the rocks by the pool and lie on the bank without them? If he showed himself, would she scamper into her clothes, or smack his face or, on the other hand, should she invite him over? If he crept away and tried to forget the whole thing but, no, confound it, this was the sort of thing you hardly ever read about, let alone experience.

Then he did a bit of self-examination. Was he thrilled? Yes, there was no doubt about that, he just loved every moment of it. It was a marvellous experience and too good to be true. Should he - that is, could he - yes, hang it all, he would take a chance. He had coped with one or two women in his time and put them in their place. But somehow, this was different and he was not going to throw away this opportunity. Yes, but how? That was the question that began to exercise his mind. Should he walk boldly up to her, should he cough, should he ... No, he decided he must not be crude. This was a job that demanded a bit of subtlety, perhaps some sort of strategy, perhaps, but wait a minute. Whoever heard of telepathy between a man and a dog. Sure enough, the girl was still calmly proceeding with her reading but the little dog was playing with her sun suit right at the edge of the flowing water.

"Go on," he felt himself urging, "tip it into the water. Go on, you little beauty." And then, as if acceding to the request, the dog had carried out his unspoken request.

"Whacko! What do you know," he positively gurgled with delight, for in a twinkling, the current carried the garment away and Laurie almost laughed for joy as he scrambled down the rock and into the stream to rescue the floating garment. Eddying around, it was carried into deep water; there was no time to be lost. In he went after it, grabbing it with a long reach and getting his shorts pretty wet into the bargain. What a heaven-sent opportunity. Now he had her clothes and he could hardly believe his good fortune. It now meant he could be the hero of the piece and maybe, with a bit of deft lying, he should be able to make quite a hit. In other words, he had to admit, he had the girl where he wanted her.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

A MINIATURE "ROARING MAG" WITH DOUG. JUST TESTING

 

Joyously he clambered back up the rock, clutching the sun suit firmly. No matter what she thought now, his role intrigued him more and more. As he gained the view from the top again, the girl had seen the dog waving a shoe about and throwing aside her book, she had jumped up in great agitation, scolding the dog for all she was worth. Then she suddenly realized her clothes had disappeared and she was already frantically scrambling among the rocks, looking this way and that, when Laurie thought this was his cue for his entrance. Perfect timing, he thought, as he remembered the drama coach at the last rehearsal of a play he had been in. Agog now with excitement, heart beating wildly, he rose above the rock, waving the garment in his hand, and calling out.

"It's all right Miss. I've rescued your clothes. Don't worry." He rather liked that last bit, for he was sure in the box seat now. As he made his way in her direction, he was interestedly watching to see what her reactions would be at this interruption. She stopped dead and looked around. For a fleeting second she appeared scared, then she apparently took in the situation and accepted it philosophically. Rescuing her shoes, she calmly came forward to meet the intruder, perhaps a little red in the face, but Laurie thought, very courageously none-the-less.

As he came close, the proximity thrilled him and he could not take his eyes off the lovely body before him. Needless to say, this did not pass unnoticed by the girl, who mentally analysing this newcomer, was quite prepared to use her wits should the situation arise. As he handed the clothes over, he felt that this was where he should have been quite cheeky and she terribly embarrassed, but instead of that, he found his heart thumping away and he could only mumble when she thanked him for them. However, having got this far, he was going to see it through now, come what may. He felt it was the sort of adventure that seldom comes anybody's way and he was going to make the most of it.

After they had introduced themselves, she looked at her sodden clothing with a wry face and added, "Well, this is all I have to wear, except my bathing cap, so I hope you won't mind me staying like this."

Gosh, he thought, mind? That would be the day. I love it sweetheart, but instead he said, "Er, no, Miss, er, that's OK. I'm glad I happened to be around."

As she hung her washing on a branch in the sun, he made up a cock and bull story about coming up the stream and seeing the strange article and rescuing it, expecting to find the owner, sooner or later. She agreed with her good fortune and chatted about the waterfall and the beauty and ruggedness of the gorge and his courage began to return. Anyway, he thought, he hadn't been rebuffed and that was a hopeful sign. So he told her of his interest in camping and his love of nature, leading up to his arrival at this spot. Striding round admiring it, his complacency was suddenly shattered by her next remark.

(To be continued)

  

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RANDOM REFLECTIONS

by Wellwisher

Social nudism is, I believe, a gift of nature just as musical ability and various other arts that enhance the enjoyment and appreciation of life are gifts. While any individual may remove clothing in private, I believe only the gifted can obtain pleasure and spiritual satisfaction by doing so in the presence of a group of similarly gifted men and women.

When I was quite young, I was very intrigued by the story of the Garden of Eden. I could not then, nor can I now, understand why an understanding of the difference between good and evil make it necessary to cover up what had been created in the likeness of God. Are we to love and worship and obey a God whose likeness here on earth we are to be ashamed of?

Though there is some slight difference between male and female, both are equally sacred as God's creations. All through the years I have been somehow angered and distressed to read of cases of "obscene" exposure. Perhaps my interpretation of the word "obscene" is at fault. Were these cases called "offensive" behaviour, I would be in full agreement. I have seen what I label obscenity in leering faces in drunkenness and in other ways, but I cannot equate the word with nudity.

A do-it-yourselfer as I am reaps a rich physical reward in the kiss of the sun, the ruffle of little breezes. How strong the addiction can become is measured by the feeling of peevishness when opportunities are so limited. I believe that social nudism can lead only to a better world, and, through its influence on children, benefit all mankind. To look into the clear eyes of a woman and know that her thoughts are not screaming "obscene" must be a very satisfying spiritual experience indeed. May the movement continue to grow and prosper. •

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

Doug. Cousins 

"I BELIEVE THAT SOCIAL NUDISM CAN LEAD ONLY TO A BETTER WORLD, AND, THROUGH ITS INFLUENCE ON CHILDREN, BENEFIT ALL MANKIND."

  

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A FAIRYTALE COME TRUE

•   TRUE EXPERIENCE

by JOAN

 

AFTER boarding in the big city for too long, I had at last found a pleasant little flat within my means and had moved in with a feeling of being the king - or should I say the queen - of my own castle. I soon acquired the personal bits and pieces to fill the corners, except the bookshelves by the electric fire. Not having too much money after buying the knick-knacks, I went to an auction sale and bought a bundle of books of all sorts. When I got them home, I was keen to see what I had acquired and was amazed to find a nudist magazine among them.

As I come from the country, I had always been interested in the bush and outdoor living and found much of what I read made sense. It seemed a bit far fetched, though, but it aroused my interest enough to send away a subscription and so learn more about it. My little "castle" was quite secluded, with only one door into it and I began trying out some of the exercises in the nude. When it was warmer, I also tried sleeping without pyjamas and found it much more restful. As the summer approached, I really enjoyed doing my chores around the house without clothes and I now began to envy those glorious tans some of the folk had in the pictures in the magazines.

I didn't dare tell anybody about all this and although I had one or two close shaves of being caught in the flat, I now began to consider how I could creep away somewhere on a Sunday and see if sunbathing outside was all it was supposed to be. And so it was, one lovely Sunday, I turned down an offer to go to a picnic with some of the folk at the office and I made my way to a spot I remembered when out with a rambling group once. I had an hour in the train and an hour and a half's walk over a hill that made me puff. I scrambled down a gully among a lot of second growth bush and scrub and eventually came upon an ideal spot. There was a grassy opening among the trees and it appeared, to be made for the job. I soon spread out a ground sheet, parked my eats, took off my clothes like a veteran, and laid down.

I soon discovered that what the people in the magazines had said was really true. It was heaven. I really felt alive, as I stretched, I breathed deeper, flung my arms wide and found this was something the world ought to know about. And so I nibbled some fruit, turned over, read a few pages of a magazine, rolled over again and soon began to feel pleasantly drowsy.

I obviously fell asleep, for I awoke with a start and realized I had been in the sun too long, for down one side, my otherwise pale skin had now turned to a lobster red. I positively scuttled to a patch of shade and was really alarmed at what I saw, for I knew enough about sunburn to know that I had collected a pretty bad dose and if I was not careful, I would be in trouble. I felt upset, not so much because my day had been spoilt, but because I had been so foolish on my first attempt. But this was not all. There was more to come.

In my enthusiasm, I had not surveyed the area carefully enough, and it seemed I had been seen by a young man out tramping. He had apparently discovered me just as I awakened and either realized what had happened or was looking for adventure - or so I thought. Anyway, he made his way to me and the first thing I knew was when he tripped on a rock and fell right into my retreat. I could see he had hurt his ankle, but I was too busy trying to find the right sort of words to say and to cover myself up.

I've met a lot of people in my short span on earth, but this cool customer was something new to me. He apologized for the intrusion, commented on how sore his ankle was and that it served him right and that he had some sun lotion in his kit that he knew would help me. He then went on to say that he was a nudist too, and guessed I was a new chum because of my pale skin. He was so disarming and unconcerned, that I recalled in the articles in the magazines how unconventional people can be about nudism. This chap was certainly unconventional and when he offered to rub my sunburn with his lotion, my first reaction was to slap his face. But I could see he meant no more than to be helpful, but I was not that convinced. I thanked him and took the bottle.

He must have read my thoughts, for he turned away to have a look at his ankle, while I rubbed on the lotion in places one does not usually show in public. The rest of the day seems like something out of a story book when looking back on it now. This young man told me about his nudist experiences and the fun they had in the club he belonged to. It all sounded so wonderful and when he said I ought to come along with him sometime, it seemed the most natural thing in the world to do.

He was good looking, charming, well spoken and all the things a girl looks for in a man and before the day was out, we were both lying in the nude, me in the shade, as unconcerned as if we had known one another for years.

Despite my sunburn and his ankle, we enjoyed the walk back to the train and it seems unnecessary to say that we saw a lot of one another after that. I went with him to his club, not without some trepidation, but like the books said, the embarrassment lasted seconds only.

We are married now and have a "castle" that we share. It is a nice little home and is built on a hill, so that while we can look down on others, nobody can look down on us. We have sliding glass doors almost entirely on two sides of the house and there is no more fear of me getting sun burnt again, for I am like those people in the magazines, lovely and brown all over. We look forward to giving our family a good start in life - when they come. •

 

 

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CHIP HEATER versus ME

WHO invented it? How does it work? Is it a success? I can't answer the first question, except to say, whoever it was, must have had a hot chip on his shoulder about heaters, but I can give a full-blooded description of its workings, and I will leave the story of its success to the better judgment of the reader.

Nightly baths for our family are a challenge. Combined with wits, a sense of humour and an occasional clash of temperaments (mine and the heater's) I get a warm glow of satisfaction once my four girls are all clean and rosy, safely tucked into their respective corners for the night.

One thing is definite about the heater: it has its own personality, is quite fascinating and costs absolutely nothing to run, apart from armful upon armful of dry sticks, a few sheets of the "Daily Scrounge" or what-have-you, plus bags of energy and a strange desire for martyrdom which actually causes one to WANT to "slave over a hot stove" for nothing but pure love.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

SLAVING OVER A HOT STOVE ALL DAY? NOT REALLY

 

Through hard-earned experience, trial and error, I finally discovered the knack attached to getting the little tin god hot under the collar. For the benefit of others who may enjoy the excitement, I herewith provide a few words of advice, a few directions and a tongue in the cheek.

Work as quickly as possible, giving the Thing the least chance to become provocative. Remove the lid (of course) and long blackened funnel therein and stuff newspaper rapidly into the gaping hole. Curse inwardly on removing the arm at the usual sight of dirty black rings marking your sleeve from wrist to shoulder (nightly occurrence), snap a few twigs at top speed and fling with careless abandon into hole. Take a match, strike, and to save soiling the arm further, throw it in, I mean the match. With luck you may get results the first time, but come prepared with two or three boxes of matches, just in case your luck's out.

At first signs of a glimmer immediately replace funnel and start feverishly snapping twigs and feeding for all you're worth. (You'll NEVER manage supper after.) As the flames begin to lick their way higher and the whole contraption starts to roar and pound in a frightening manner, like the Great Northern Express train tearing at 200 miles an hour through a long dark tunnel, you suddenly get the silliest urge to purse your lips and whistle like a train (which we generally do, stupid fools).

At the sound of ominous hissing, gurglings accompanied by belching steam retching forth from a hole you hadn't noticed before, you must venture to turn on the water tap, but NEVER peer to see where the noise comes from: It will spit, throwing wild, angry drops of boiling liquid out and over surrounding areas. I say 'liquid' because the colour and texture of water, as it oozes and creeps, its way from creek to bathtub, can only be likened to a photographer's dream ... sepia toned ... a study in brown ... a gay sarsaparilla shade with a few feathery reeds, strands of sediment of various shapes and sizes thrown in for luck (boy, does it grate on your bottom!). You often come out three shades browner than when you went in, and the very thought of being watched from ALL angles by those millions and billions of microscopic plankton, floating around in YOUR bathtub, is enough to give you the heebie-jeebies.

Keep hammering in the fuel fast, if you don't, it will reduce in a split second from a roaring crescendo to a dwindling heap of ashes. Leave a tap on whilst you bathe, keeping one toe for testing the water temperature. I often have to suddenly leap violently out of the bath, throwing wet everywhere, in an attempt to grab more wood to keep up the supply of heat.

Before I have a bath, I have to wade through getting the girls in and out, so I usually throw the first one in while the bath is filling, working feverishly at washing her, stoking at the same time and helping the second to undress. Drag first out, dump second in, half washing, half drying, and somewhere in the middle, chopping fresh sticks to rejuvenate the fire. Two done, three to go, so I hop in while nobody looks, before the water becomes too thick to move in, do my turn, leap out and roar for daughter number three to take her position. As she races in I race out and leave her and the last one to keep the kettle boiling, while I escape to the safety of the kitchen and tame friendly saucepans.

Daughter number four is left to extinguish flame and clean up bathroom. Oh, who's the scum who left that ring around the bath?

Just as an afterthought, I must add that Saturday night was a ball for the family, as we used to visit my Mother where she resided at a central hotel in Brisbane, and on these occasions we would take advantage of the excellent amenities provided for the inmates. After a quick "Hullo" to Mum, she'd hand out towels, soap and flannels, and with furtive glances in all directions, we would creep stealthily along the corridor, single file, like a string of gaily coloured beads, heading for the doors marked "Bath" and "Showers". Peering rapidly round in case of maids, arms and legs would then fly in all directions as we went headlong into the streamlined, betiled and running hot water bath. I would take the two youngest with me and the other two went for the shower.

Keeping our voices down to hoarse whispers, the three of us would pile into one bath which could, incidentally, hold a hoard of school kids in one go, it was a massive beauty, filled with steaming sparkling clean water at the mere touch of a silver-plated tap, and all in a few seconds.

I'm sure we gave the game away to the lift attendant on the way out, as he always seemed to have a smug look of secretive knowledge on his face when we went home. I wonder if he noticed the wafting aura of perfumed talcum, shiny soap-polished faces and slightly damp curls hanging down our necks?

- PAM, from the Good Companions Newsletter

 

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THE 16th NATIONAL RALLY

To assist the Canterbury Sun and Health Club Inc. in their efforts to make certain improvements to their grounds and facilities, the Wellington Sun Club Inc. agreed to accept responsibility for conducting this, the 16th Rally and consequently we made tracks to their beautiful grounds known as Fiveacres.

The weatherman was not in a good mood for some days prior to the official dates, but relented and presented us with a beautiful sunny opening day on Saturday, 30th December.

A full programme of sports and entertainment had been arranged for us and judging by the comments and happy laughter, all seemed to enjoy themselves to the full. As often happens during a gathering of many folk, there were several impromptu incidents, some inconvenient, such as a big caravan having to be helped out of soft ground by manpower, and some humorous especially on New Years eve. I understand some of the ladies were quite impressed by being "assisted" into the pool at midnight while still fully dressed.

Mention should be made of the New Year's eve dance, for which so many participants had made suitable attire from paper. During this evening our National President and his wife acted as judges and the results seemed to please all concerned. In any case, it was a lot of fun, especially as a professional orchestra was engaged.

Special thanks should go to Wellington's concert party for the excellent evening's entertainment provided and also to two of their members who provided films on two evenings. These, as with all events, were fully appreciated by the many local and visiting members.

Space does not permit details of the many sporting events held, such as swimming, volleyball, tenniquoit, table tennis, etc., but credit must be given to the AOHC representatives who displayed outstanding skill in the events in which they competed.

On the last day the National President presented the trophies and awards and thanked all who had worked so hard to make the Rally the success that it undoubtedly was. A fitting climax to the four days of competition and fun was the sing-song round the campfire, followed by sizzling sausages, spuds and toast. Weary, but happy people gradually thinned the ranks, until only the moreporks were left. Indeed a memorable occasion.

- IVAN, Wanganui

 

 

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REPORT ON THE WOMEN'S SESSION

by JOAN TREANOR, Women's Representative

 

This session was one of the best I have had the pleasure of chairing and many were the subjects brought forth. In fact we could have used more time in view of the great interest shown.

Once again the subject of what the children should call the adult members was discussed and the majority were agreed to have aunty or uncle attached to their christian names.

It was quite noticeable throughout this Rally that partial dress was not as prevalent as at previous Rallies and this met with approval. The majority of the women present do not like seeing members dressing or undressing on the grounds and it was felt that a small changing room would be ideal.

Some of the women, especially the newer members, are not very keen on sharing the ablution room with the men, but as this was pointed out, it was mainly due to lack of funds in the various clubs. They will endeavour to put up with this procedure and hope that in the near future more ablution amenities will be built.

All were in favour of having women on the main committees, and especially for having the women to meet new couples and show them over the grounds. This could be handled by the women of the social committee. There were many other matters discussed and the newer members were able to return to their respective clubs with many interesting ideas.

A vote of thanks was offered to the women of the Wellington club for providing the delightful morning and afternoon teas and suppers.

 

 

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C O M P E T I T I O N   R E S U L T S

G I V E   I T   A   T I T L E!

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

Our Give it a Title competition was well taken and some equally amusing replies were received. These were submitted to an independent authority for judging and we agree that "Chinese caption - Attention! All Light Behind" submitted by ES of Wellington, well deserved the prize. ES has been a reader for a number of years, but we will be pleased to credit him with a year's free subscription for his entry and congratulate him on the effort.

Other entries submitted are worthy of recording and we thank all for their interest and co-operation. Here are some of the better entries worthy of mention: "Trooping the Colour," "The Black and Tans," "Not Colonels, Just Bare Diggers," "Charge of the Light Brigade," "Would a Redskin Call 'em Palefaces?" " 'Can I have a Bite or Two of White Meat?' asked the Little Bear Behind 'em," "Taking a Stern View," "All Butt," "Hybrids."

 

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DECORUM IN A NUDIST CAMP

There's a nudist camp in Cajon Pass, California, where girls are required to wear something while swimming. It is covered in the camp regulations: "Swimming: All girls and ladies, regardless of age, must wear bathing caps in the pool."

- Reader's Digest

 

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Talking about Books

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CLOTHES
by J. C. Flugel

"... we are concerned here with the pleasure of natural skin stimulation. We are concerned with the play of air, wind and sun upon the surface of the body. Those who indulge in sun and air baths will realize that the pleasure to be derived from this source is very considerable.

Indeed, in the replies to a recent questionnaire, a number of persons described such pleasure in very glowing terms, such expressions as "heavenly", "perfectly delightful", like breathing in happiness", being not at all uncommon.

Now the wearing of clothes, especially any but the lightest and thinnest of clothes, necessarily entails a great sacrifice of these pleasures, inasmuch as it prevents the essential stimuli from affecting the sensory surface of the skin. It is not surprising that the skin-erotic components undergo but little sublimation on to clothes, and that persons in whom they are by nature strongly developed continue, as it were, to resent the wearing of clothes as a habit that robs them of a valuable source of pleasure."

 

CARAVANS by James A. Michena

"In these faces there was a sense of potential fire, of almost maniacal intensity, and wherever I looked there were the mysterious forms of women shrouded in flimsy robes which hid even their eyes.

I was watching the movement of these alluring figures, wondering as a young man should, what form was sequestered beneath the robes, when I became aware - how I cannot even explain - of two young women who moved with tantalising grace. How did I know they were young women? I don't know. How did I know they were beautiful, and aching with sexual desire, and gay and lively? I don't know. But I do know that these creatures, whatever their age or appearance, were positively alluring in their mysteriousness."

(Describing a visit to Afghanistan)

 

SPECIAL DELIVERY by Val Gielgud

"... she was wearing a black lace dress that you could see through, with a strapless bodice, cut sufficiently deeply in front as to justify the American designer of brassieres who christened his product 'Low'n Behold'."

 

LET'S NOT PANIC AT THE 'NEW MORALITY'

by William J. Nichols

"James Layer, an authority on woman's dress has developed and published a theory of the Shifting Erogenous Zone. The concept is that 'woman as a whole is a desirable object, but man cannot for long take in all of her at once. So it is the object of fashion to draw attention to one bit at a time, and emphasize that bit in every possible way: by exposing it, drawing clothes tightly around it, or exaggerating its size'.

But after a while any one area becomes too familiar; it becomes a bore. Then fashion moves on to uncover something else. Throughout history, this has led progressively to periods of near nudity. And this, too, soon becomes a bore. The next step, in sharp reaction, is a period of cover-up and prudery. Then the whole process begins again."

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UTOPIA

Curiosity would be the primary motive of many frustrated people, while the feeling of freedom that goes with a clean mind in communal nakedness is ever a tremendous thrill and has always been my own driving force. To me, a few "free" beaches around the place, plus the knowledge that I was protected by law if I answered my door completely naked or if my neighbours could see me completely naked through the windows: those three things would mean more to me than a free season ticket to the best appointed nudist club in the world.

- WALLY, Kaurimu

ARE WE THAT GOOD?

I just had to write and congratulate you, Perc, Doug, Bob, John, Joan, Bernie and everybody who helped put to press the June edition, No. 43, of The NZ Naturist. I have just acquired this edition here in Boronia, and I couldn't put it down until I had read every page. The combined effort in putting together a journal of this outstanding calibre is truly remarkable and I wish you and everybody concerned the best of luck with future editions. As a collector of naturist journals, I can only say again that your magazine is of world standard and I will be looking forward to your next edition with eager anticipation.

- KEVIN, Sun Valley, Australia

(Ed. And we must not forget our contributors.)

 

ENCOURAGEMENT

I wish to thank you for the service in sending all the magazines to us, and I must say that since the first Naturist I received, which I think was No. 17, it has improved 100%, and we can also say that my family joined mainly because of the photos and news in the magazine, so keep up the good work.

- WAG, Christchurch

 

THOSE PICTURES AGAIN

I liked the magazine very much but I wondered at the preponderance of photographs of women and girls. In each magazine there were twice the number of female photographs as there were males. Why is this so?

- Waikato Wonderer

(Ed. Very few male pictures are received so an editor can only publish what is sent to him.)

 

  

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PUBLIC RELATIONS

by Ralph Riccalton

GOOD public relations is important for all naturist clubs but particularly so for those establishing a new club in an area where this activity is quite new. Two aspects of particular importance to those who may be forming a new group are: (a) attracting members and (b) getting on with local residents and (where applicable) immediate neighbours.

Although there may be exceptions, most local newspapers are interested in any new group and will print a brief news item if this is submitted. An invitation to send a reporter to a special function such as a sports day, formal opening, or children's Christmas party may also result in useful publicity, particularly if a photograph of the grounds or some club activity can be supplied.

Some clubs have found it worthwhile to advertise for members in the personal columns of newspapers at the beginning of each season, and don't forget that the New Zealand Naturist magazine provides an ideal vehicle for reaching interested people in your own area. By submitting club news or a specific article telling of your plans and hopes you may well gain some additional members.

Naturist films are also a splendid opportunity to boost membership and the NZSA tries to advise in advance when a suitable film is on circuit. This should enable a committee to prepare printed or duplicated information leaflets and it can often be arranged with the manager of a theatre to have these set out on a table in the foyer, or handed to patrons with their tickets.

Another valuable means of helping to break down the mass of misunderstanding about us is by giving talks on the subject to various clubs and other bodies interested enough to invite a speaker. This has been accomplished in Wellington with success on a number of occasions and the sudden disappearance of free literature brought along testifies to the interest of the listeners.

Radio and television are other fine advertising media, but particularly in the case of TV, its use is virtually restricted to the metropolitan centres. However, it must not be forgotten that a publicity breakthrough in one centre is valuable to all clubs who benefit from the resultant favourable publicity.

This of course applies to all means of publicity, and anyone forming a club today has the immense advantage of inheriting the goodwill built up over the years by those who have publicised naturism in New Zealand. •

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

"ALTHOUGH THERE MAY BE EXCEPTIONS, MOST LOCAL NEWSPAPERS ARE INTERESTED IN ANY NEW GROUP AND WILL PRINT A BRIEF NEWS ITEM IF THIS IS SUBMITTED"
HERE WE SEE THE NEW GROUNDS OF THE NORTHERN SUN SEEKERS

 

  

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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 635, New Plymouth

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:

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Noted:- 

Perc Cousins: Love and Marriage (Sun Clubs in New Zealand - No 9)

Joan: A Fairytale Come True

Joyce (Fleming): The Sound of Music

Ivan Mowlem: The 16th National Rally

Joan Treanor: Report on the Women's Session

17th Rally Christchurch - 1969


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Family by Fiveacres pool

 

Doug at Bridal Veil Falla

Graham 

MARION OF NORTHSIDE COUNTRY CLUB, AUSTRALIA

Woman in bush

Lawford White 

TOPIC: CLOTHES? BOYS? RECORDS?
WE'LL NEVER KNOW

A quiet pool near Raglan

"OH, THE GLORIOUS FREEDOM OF WORKING WITHOUT CLOTHES"
THIS IS THE HAWKES BAY SUN CLUB

Relaxed, menatlly and physically

Lawford White 

• ROTORUA - NEW ZEALAND'S THERMAL WONDERLAND - AND THAT POOL IS BOILING ALL THE TIME

Geometry at Oranui

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North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

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North Kent's lovely tiled pooled

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"I REALLY FELT ALIVE, AS I STRETCHED, I BREATHED DEEPER, FLUNG MY ARMS WIDE AND FOUND THIS WAS SOMETHING THE WORLD OUGHT TO KNOW ABOUT"

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Gordon Davis 

"SMILE PLEASE"

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