#  47 - June 1968 

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

Contents:-

Behold - a poem by John Hedley-Brown
Editorial
The Junior Section with Joan Treanor
My Most Embarrassing Moment
History - A Young Club Grows Up (Northern Sunseekers)
Talking About Books
NZSA Notes - 17th National Rally, 11th INF World Congress, INF Material, Overseas Magazines, Advertisers
Peggy 13
At Our Club - a poem by Gwen
From the Editor
News From All Over the World - Australia, Europe, USA, French West Indies, Sweden
Readers Have Their Say
Health in the Sun
Answers to Popular Questions
The Fruits of Eden
Quote of the Month
Talking to Women with Joan Treanor
News from the Clubs (9)
Sun Clubs in New Zealand - No 10 - The Beginner
Case for the Naturist Press by Leon Gilbert
To My Daughter - a poem by Gymnophilous
A Trip to Paradise Island by Doris Milward
Clothes Make the Man
Does Secrecy Pay?
Directory: (13)

Noted


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
ARE INVITED

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

COMING FEATURES

Some of the good things in store for readers include a controversial question: "Clothes Make the Man" and Julia will discuss "Beautiful Nude Pictures", while a Maori legend, illustrated with a picture of the statues of Tutanekai and Hinemoa, depicting the Maori attitude towards nudity.

The centre spread features members of the Auckland Sun Club in a sauna bath and a public swimming pool and another picture shows scores of nude people on the beach at the French resort of Montalivet.

Deadline for the next issue is 30th June.

  

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BEHOLD

by J. Hedley-Brown

Behold the child!

      With mind still pure,

      And innocence its mantle still;

      Reflecting the Creator's will!

      Rejoice at such serenity!

Behold the man! So insecure;

      Deified in outlook, heart and mind;

      His standards mixed and ill-defined.

      So weep for his morality!

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

"BEHOLD THE CHILD!"

 

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

 

A CHALLENGE

I am a confirmed nudist. Having enjoyed its benefits and having seen so many others, especially children, enjoy its benefits too, I am anxious to share these delights with you. Your reaction to this might be to say that you are not the least bit interested and anyway, why are there so few nudists about?

Right down through the ages, any departure from the accepted standards has met with opposition, and the greater the departure the greater the uproar. Do you oppose the practice of nudism? Right, then it's you to whom these notes are addressed. Don't let mass psychology affect your reasoning. Think for yourself and don't give a hang what Bill Smith or Mary Jones think. Most of we nudists, at one time, thought people who undressed in front of one another must be queer, so you are entitled to think that way too. But I want to prove to you how wrong you can be. Now open your mind, for it might be the beginning of a change in your life you will never regret.

I have practised nudism most of my life and I am not only healthier in body, but, what is more important, healthier in mind, too. I know that you think that the sight of others, particularly members of the opposite sex, running around in the nude, is going to make you mad with desire. Well, yes, you are quite right. So it will, but not the sort of desire you think.

You will automatically and naturally desire to know these people better, to discuss your pet hobbies, likes and dislikes, and all manner of things that you feel you have in common. You will desire to know them better, work and play with them, to establish more friendly relations with them, not for what you ca get out of them or do with them, but just to be ranked as a friend. The very openness and naturalness of the whole thing creates respect for the other party, a desire to help them and to live a fuller life and one that will command their respect. Yes, my doubting friend, that is exactly what happens and you need not doubt it, because we know, as do thousands of other nudists in most parts of the world know it.

You don't know it, because you have never tried it. You think you know, but how can you when you have never been inside a nudist camp? Now be fair! Give us credit for our beliefs. After all, we can't all be wrong. Now at least, give us the benefit of the doubt, and if you are not prepared to try this way of life, admit its wholesomeness and the real, honest-to-goodness benefits we can prove.

Thousands of us are telling you that only good can come from its practice; only renewed health and vigour, a brighter and cleaner mind. Are not these worthy considerations? Never mind what Grandma taught you, what Bigwig So-and-So said. Think for yourself, as we have done! Reason it out! Ask any nudist of experience and there are plenty of addresses in this magazine if you don't know oneS

If you don't want to be convinced, at least open your mind and admit its possibility as a force for good in the world. Admittedly it is a radical upheaval of preconceived notions, but that need not mean that you should thoughtlessly criticise the nudist movement. Get these facts. Genuine nudists are thoughtful, intelligent, clean-minded folk, anxious to abide by the law and what is right and proper, and desirous of living their lives in the nude state whenever possible, without offending anyone else.

Think it over, and if, after giving the nude life a trial, you still do not agree with what we claim, then I'll take back everything I have said. And that is the safest declaration I have ever made.

- PERC. W. COUSINS

  

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The Junior Section

with Joan Treanor

IT IS pleasing to note the number of youth members joining the movement. We certainly welcome you all and hope that you enjoy the clubs as much as we older members do. Perhaps some of those newer members might have some ideas for keeping the youngsters together, and if so, I would be pleased to hear of them.

I have received quite a bit of mail recently with suggestions for the youth members, and where practical I have tried to suggest these ideas to the clubs, but unfortunately although some ideas were very worthwhile, they also involved expense,. which at the moment a lot of parents just can't meet.

I feel however, that these suggestions will come in handy in a few years' time, so I am keeping a note of them. Please don't be discouraged if your idea isn't suggested to others, but try and realize that at the moment I can only use the practical ones. However, I am very pleased with the interest shown, and hope that others will produce their suggestions.

There was a slight accident at the grounds the other day, which made me think quite a bit. Just how many of the youngsters from all the clubs know anything about first aid, and here is a very good and worthwhile idea to keep you interested? There must surely be at least one adult in your club who has had first aid experience and would be willing to show you at least the basic ideas. Every club is fitted out with a first aid kit, but it is not there as an ornament, and what would you do if there was an accident and no adult nearby to help out? If you knew the fundamentals of first aid you could then start applying these while someone else goes off to get more help.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

CHILDREN ARE SPECIALLY CATERED FOR IN ALL OUR CAMPS

How many of you can do resuscitation? I know that most clubs now have their swimming pools, but what if a younger child than yourself got into difficulties, could you do anything about it? I know that each child is its parent's responsibility, but I also know a lot of parents don't watch their youngsters, and it is surprising just how fast a toddler can get through that open gate, or if you haven't a pool surround, then they are in the water very fast. What would you do? Just stand there being helpless? Well, do something constructive now. Again there must be someone in the club who is a good swimmer and can teach you resuscitation and with a class of you, this makes for added interest in your own club.

What about swimming lessons? These must surely be of interest to you, for although they have swimming at schools, I have found that for the most part, the teachers themselves can't swim, so are content to let the children just play around in the pools. There are far too many drownings in NZ now, and you can do your bit to prevent this by encouraging swimming lessons at your club.

These are just a couple of practical suggestions and I do hope that you will do something about them, and now, not later.

Joan's address is P.O. Box 6359, Wellington. •


  

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MY MOST EMBARRASING MOMENT

•   TRUE EXPERIENCE

by Yachtee

 

MY husband and I were on our yacht in the Sounds when we came to a nice secluded beach. We anchored the yacht and decided to swim ashore. As there were no other boats in sight, we didn't bother with swimming costumes, so stripped and dived in. On reaching the beach we found it warm and free of sandflies (for the moment) so thought we would stay and sunbathe. We thought it would be quite safe, because if any other vessel approached we would hear the engine and could swim back to the yacht in plenty of time.

It was simply beautiful basking in the sunshine, the only sounds were the song of the bellbirds, the cicadas and the gentle lapping of the waves. You can imagine our surprise when a cheerful voice shouted out: "How about coming aboard for a drink?"

Startled, we looked around to see a sailing boat a few yards offshore with a group of smiling young men in the cockpit. My husband dived in and joined the young men in a drink, but I spent an embarrassing time on the beach trying to keep myself covered from the admiring gaze of the young men. Eventually my husband swam ashore with a costume and a towel, but I refused to go aboard the strange yacht. I was far too embarrassed to face those strangers knowing they had seen me nude. •

 

 

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A YOUNG CLUB GROWS UP

 

History

 

NORTHERN Sun Seekers, based on Whangarei, has had a busy few weeks, with periodical visits from Auckland clubs and generally good turnouts by our own members. Despite a lack of what are coming to be considered necessary amenities: power and water supply, showers, flush toilets, swimming pool, clubhouse, etc., there has been a constant stream of campers, with a peak of ten families under canvas at one stage. However, our idyllic setting and spacious grounds more than compensate for our lack of facilities.

A snapper snapped

A SNAPPER SNAPPED AT THE
NORTHERN SUNSEEKERS

On the weekend of January 27-28, we staged what turned out to be a mini-rally, with 30 visitors from Kaurimu and a dozen or so from Auckland Outdoor Health Club, plus our own members playing volleyball, tenniquoit, swimming and generally getting to know each other.

Some of the visitors were billeted in Whangarei, but most camped out at Maruakoa, along with several of our own members. Everyone voted the weekend a huge success and it will certainly not be the last such event we stage.

We had hoped the Auckland Sun Club would be able to visit us at the same time, but they were unable to make it. They hope to come up in February, however, so that's something to look forward to.

We will be going down to Auckland for the AOHC sports day on March 3 and the following weekend hope to meet the Kaurimu club for a day at the beach.

Previous to the mini-rally, we held our annual Christmas party. Four car loads of Kaurimu members joined us and a most enjoyable day resulted, with games and competitions for both adults and children.

Development work at the grounds has been going on steadily, despite, or perhaps because of, all the social activity. The barbecue has been doubled in size and President Bill has loaned us two swings and seesaws for the children.

The stream has been dammed to form a swimming hole seven feet or more deep in places and this has been well used.

Financially the club is keeping its head above water, but with low subs and no extra charges, we do not have much left over. Still, we believe that to impose high subs would turn away the very people we want. If the numbers attending recent club days are any indication, our belief is being well and truly vindicated. •

 

 

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Talking about Books

THE COOL COTTONTAIL

by John Ball

A Review

A completely nude stranger is discovered floating in the pool of, a nudist club, face down and dead. A negro detective is assigned to the case and in the course of his investigations, the prejudice against his colour is only matched by that against nudists. The same attitude is shared -by some of the characters in the story, but the simple and true statements in favour of nudism, together with a skillfully written detection of the criminal all goes to

make a very readable book and a splendid argument for our philosophy. Printed by Michael Joseph, London. Here are a few extracts:

"Linda was eighteen years old and as Tibbs had previously noted, well formed. She was rich with the promise of womanhood and technically over the age of consent. Tibbs grasped at the thought that she would go in by another door and slip on a dress before appearing for lunch. But instantly he knew it was not so; she would come in just the way she was."

"It was noon on a bright and beautiful day and the girl who had entered the room was beautiful. It was not the artificiality of a carefully made-up face and an elaborate hairstyle emerging above the creation of an important couturier; it was the natural beauty of young womanhood of the kind that had stirred Praxitales and countless other artists in the twenty-four centuries that followed."

"Forrest crossed his long legs under the table and relaxed back into his chair. 'In a way, yes,' he acknowledged, 'but it's not as hard as you might think. We get a lot of enquiries. People are beginning to realize, for example, that kids with a nudist background have a wholesome, healthy attitude towards their bodies. They don't play the wrong kind of games in a corner of the garage."

"Emily Nunn had dressed in a sleeveless Capri outfit as she expected there would be a deluge of policemen in and out most of the day. Whenever non-nudist visitors were expected at the Lodge, she dressed as a matter of principle, though if they came unexpectedly, she felt that since they knew they were in a nudist park any problems of conforming were up to them."

"Linda nodded her approval. She was resting her chin on her hands, with her elbows on the table. In that position her breasts were partially covered and Tibbs noted, to his embarrassment, that the unconscious partial concealment automatically invited more attention to that part of the body."

The film "In the Heat of the Night" now being screened in our cinemas, is written by the same author.

 

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

 

  

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NZSA

Notes

from the

New Zealand

Sunbathing Association Inc.

 

17th NATIONAL RALLY

This big event will be held at Pineglades, the grounds of the Canterbury Sun and Health Club Inc. from 29th December to 2nd January, 1969, the 29th being the NZSA Executive meeting. Joan Treanor is the Rally organizer this year and knowing how thorough she can be, an excellent get-together is assured.

Note to all intending to travel to Lyttelton: In view of the loss of the Wahine, they are advised to keep in close contact with their travel agents at once. Some bookings to Lyttelton are already filled up.

Write to Rally Secretary, P.O. Box 1823, Christchurch, for information, but information and application forms will be distributed later.

11th INF WORLD CONGRESS

This international event will be held at Penn Sylvan, USA, from 23rd to 28th July, 1968. We still have not heard from anybody able to act as our official delegate and we make this appeal to anyone likely to be in the States around this time to get in touch with us at once.

SUBS IN ARREARS

When your subscription to this magazine is due to expire, we send you a reminder. If we do not hear from you, we send you another and final reminder. This means a lot of extra work which can easily be avoided by your co-operation. We are extremely busy people at this office and we would appreciate your help.

We still have a few rolling stones who fail to keep us posted when they move, and then complain that their magazine is not reaching them. We want to give service to our readers, but we need your co-operation.

INF MATERIAL

Following enquiries we again publish details of the things available from only this office. International passports, $1, including annual stamp (for club members only). INF Badges for lapels, pin or brooch type, 40 cents each. Pennants for car or tent, 60 cents each. Holiday Travel Guides, listing clubs all over the world, $1.35.

PERC. COUSINS TRUST FUND

This fund, which you may need to draw on one day, is steadily growing and is available for any necessitous case within the movement. The trustees are always grateful for any donations, be they large or small and are pleased to acknowledge the following since the last issue. Balance brought forward $635.07; Rally returns $19.75; WA (ASC) $2; Hotsprings handbook profits $3; Levy ASC $2.10; E. G. Dye, magazine profits $5; Investment interest $5.35; TGH (Otago) $5; EFS, Wgtn (Give it a title competition winner) $5; Total $682.27.

OVERSEAS MAGAZINES

We still have a few subscriptions to Sun and Health available only to members. This publication is profusely illustrated, edited and published in England and continues to retail at 70 cents per copy or $7 per year of 12 issues. There are also a few subs available to readers of Solar printed in Australia.

ADVERTISERS

Several advertisements have appeared in this magazine in recent issues, but we need a lot more. May we ask all readers able to assist in this direction to make the job of Bernie, our advertising officer, easier and seek persons or firms willing to use our magazine to help promote their activities. •

 

 

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
Box 16, 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, tenniquoit.

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

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Peggy

THE STORY SO FAR:

Peggy, lying nude in the sun below a lovely cascading waterfall in the Roaring Mag, had suddenly been surprised by the entry of a young man who had toiled up the gorge from the beach. After introductions, the young man, Laurie by name, had settled himself to enjoy this unusual situation, when Peggy suddenly shook his complacency. Now read on.

Peggy

 

"WELL, now you're here and I can't wear anything, don't you think it would be nice if you joined me without your things?" Holy mackerel! He had not thought of such a possibility at all and being thrown at him so brazenly was just about the limit. Was she a nice girl or wasn't she? Was this the prelude to a really spicy adventure? Well, he was not going to make a fool of himself. One thing he had always prided himself on was that he had never forced his attentions on any woman against her will and this was not going to be the exception. But, if she was going to make the grade, well, that was OK by him. On the other hand, if she was quite sincere and didn't mean anything like that... oh, gosh, now he was in a fix. He knew he would show signs of his embarrassment if he dared to undress, so he had to think quickly. Ah! Play for time. That was it, the good old standby, play for time. Joining the girl, now reclining in the sun, he answered, "OK, no hurry," and as he took off his shirt and began to slowly unlace his tramping boots, he added, "Suppose you tell me how you got here and why you came?"

She told him of her insatiable desire to see the upper reaches of the Roaring Mag and of their fruitless attempt from the coast.

"But, if you don't mind my saying so," he persisted, "what made you take off all your clothes? It isn't the usual custom, you know."

"More's the pity. But it's funny, you know," she smiled back, "You've hardly taken your eyes off me since we met and you haven't noticed one thing that makes me different from most other girls," and she grinned archly, her eyes twinkling mischievously.

He looked again after an embarrassed glance away. "But, I haven't seen any other girls like you before. You see, I've..." and then he suddenly broke off and exclaimed, "Gosh! I've got it and I never realized. Of course, you are suntanned all over. Gee, that must mean you are a nudist, eh?"

"That's right," she returned, "A nudist and proud of it. And I don't have to be told you are not one."

"Er, eh? How do you make that out?" he asked, not feeling as happy as he might under those smiling, searching eyes by his side.

"Well, firstly, your interest in my body," and he looked away, very troubled. "Pardon me, but it was rather obvious, you know. Secondly, I can see where your sunburn ends and thirdly, because you are taking such a long time to get those boots off."

Oh, now she was taunting him, was she? All right, he would show her. Once he got into that water, he would be set. He would show her.

"OK, you win," he returned with a rather sheepish grin, "but I'm not backward anyway." He suddenly jumped up, stepped out of his shorts and running down to the water's edge, dived in. Coming to the surface, he glanced round with a look that suggested, "So what?" Next thing he saw the girl adjusting her cap and with a whoopee, run and jump in beside him, submerging him in a surge of water.

And thus the ice was broken, so to speak. After their dip and as they dried themselves in the sun, he had to admit that he had never enjoyed a swim like that before and he seemed rather chastened somehow. But she was gay and full of spirits, no doubt having a fair idea of what was going on in this young man's mind.

Unanimously agreeing to share their lunch, Peggy prepared the food while Laurie soon had a fire alight and the billy boiling. This new found freedom was something he could not explain, but he had to admit there was something about it that was glorious, especially with such a beautiful backdrop and charming companion. As they ate their lunch, Peggy told him of her interest in the nudist way of living, of the commonsense outlook she had automatically acquired and the joy of being able to be free in mind and body with others of similar interests. She told him about Dennis and the club and how her family had eventually taken to the idea and how united it had made them all. Laurie asked the usual questions of any thinking person and she in turn took great delight in putting him right. At length, he could contain himself no longer, for her straightforwardness had tricked him. In an effort to be just as sincere, he said very gravely,

"Well Peggy, - I hope I may call you Peggy - I feel I must confess a weakness. I told you a while ago that I burst in upon you suddenly." He hung his head, "As a matter of fact I had been watching you some time before your dog got fresh. I was prepared for anything, but I'm rather glad it's turned out the way it has. Somehow I feel clean, not only on the outside either and I want to thank you for being so decent about it all."

"Yes, I know," came back the reply, "that is just what nudism does to people. It takes away the shame and make-believe and leaves understanding and reason in their place. What a wonderful thing if the majority of people were broadminded enough to let go their old conventional ideas and realize the value of social nudism."

"Well," commented Laurie, "It won't be this week, but you've made one more convert today, anyway, and one who has had his eyes opened by practical demonstration." And he added slowly and thoughtfully, "And I doubt if I would have been convinced by any other means. If anybody had told me that I would be able to have lunch with a strange young lady, miles from anywhere and neither of us with a stitch of clothing on, I would have said there is only one condition that would make that possible and you what I mean." With that solemn declaration, he finished off the last sandwich and lay back among the leaves at peace with the world. It certainly was good to be alive.

Gradually the sun changed its position, beginning to cast shadows across their little Paradise, suggesting the desirability of returning to camp. By this time the sun suit had dried and reluctantly they packed their belongings and dressed, Patch chasing around in high glee at the prospect of the walk back. Peggy had little difficulty in persuading her newly-found friend to return with her, for Laurie was now really anxious to meet her people and learn more of this new-old movement that had swept him by storm.

They needed all their breath as they plodded up the face of the gorge, among the boulders, ferns, trees and roots, but eventually they reached the open saddle and soon resumed their animated conversation that was becoming equally absorbing to both of them. By the time the tents of the camp came into view, they were feeling that they had known one another a long time and any ulterior motives that Laurie might have had earlier in the day were completely dispersed by now. As they approached the camp, he again felt relieved and glad the event had turned out the way it had.

(To be continued)

About time onbody else had a go at the laundry

"IT'S ABOUT SOMEBODY ELSE HAD A GO AT THE LAUNDRY"

 

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AT OUR CLUB

by Gwen, ASC

 

When you join the happy naturists, there's lots of things to do

And it does not really matter if the skies are grey or blue.

In the golden days of summer you can hear the tui call;

Take a splash into the water; play a game of volleyball;

Lie or laze upon the green grass looking up into the blue,

Or collect a bit of dry wood for the ev'ning barbecue.

 

When the bright days turn to winter, we are really not dismayed

For there's still the warmth of friendship when you walk into our glade.

There's our hut to renovate or another track to make,

So we go off happily with a shovel or a rake,

And if all the work is finished (as it never is, of course)

You can spend some cloudy Sunday grubbing out small bits of gorse.

 

Then the spring comes on again and we must dam the river bed

While the kowhai drips like molten gold from the branches overhead.

We don't need to run for shelter when we feel, a drop of rain,

If you're wearing nature's garments you will soon dry out again.

And before we half have guessed it or our work is half-way done

We look up and find it's summer bringing fun for everyone.

 

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

"TAKE A SPLASH INTO THE WATER, PLAY A GAME OF VOLLEYBALL"

 

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From the Editor

With only four issues a year, we simply cannot include all the material which continues to arrive at this office. We have had to hold back several excellent articles and pictures because we just could not find space for them. So, in. order to cope, we are pleased to include an extra four pages from this issue. So, readers, you are the people who have been kind enough to send us these contributions and now we are pleased to give you more for your money; another four pages of pictures and text.

The editor is always glad to hear from readers and would like to know if there is anything you dislike or especially prefer. He is always open to suggestions. Thanks everybody.

 

 

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News & Views 


NEWS & VIEWS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD


 



INTERNATIONAL NATURIST FEDERATION                

AUSTRALIA

According to the Australasian Post, an island in the Barrier Reef, off Queensland, is being purchased for the sole purpose of nude sunbathing and swimming. It is to be called Daydream Island and, it comprises some 27 acres and is surrounded by a beautiful tropical reef. The main beach is secluded, with rocks at each end and is delightfully sheltered. "It's the sort of place you dream about. The sun shines down on it, the water's crystal-clear, you feel it's just YOUR BEACH."

The owner, Bernard Elsey, intends to segregate the sexes to start with and future plans will be guided by how things go. His only worry is low-flying planes, but when the novelty has worn off, that may not be much of a problem either.

EUROPE

The CCBN of England, in an appeal to British authorities to release beaches for nude sunbathing and swimming has investigated the number of similar beaches in Europe. They have come up with some astounding figures. They claim that there are 22 free beaches on the North Sea and Baltic Coast of West Germany, several of them two miles long; five in Denmark; five on the mainland of France and three on Corsica and no less than 19 in Yugoslavia, making a total of 54 where nude bathing and sunbathing are commonplace.

Special reference was made to Montalivet, where 375 acres of land, with nearly a thousand cottages have been built and there are also sites for thousands of tents and trailers with all amenities and a beach several miles in length. The move has transferred a tiny seaside village to a popular resort that sees numbers in excess of 10,000 at high summer and is now the most flourishing holiday centre on that coast.

Six others areas on the Mediterranean coast and in various parts of Corsica are fast growing to equal size.

USA

A course in nudism was offered at the University of Southern California during the fall. Placed in the curriculum on an experimental semester basis, the course attracted more than 60 students to its weekly sessions on Wednesday evenings. "The Daily Trojan", the university's daily newspaper, announced the class under the heading "Nudism Topic of New College Class".

- ASA Bulletin

A family, husband, wife and 3 daughters were featured in a half hour colour film at Glen Eden Club, which was transmitted to TV viewers in Los Angeles, Portland, Oregon and later to Seattle, San Diego and cities on the east coast. This film is a significant first in American nudism.

FRENCH WEST INDIES

We also learn from the Bulletin that the Western Hemisphere's first official "free" beaches have been established on the island of Guadeloupe. Sanctioned in the same manner as the famous French resorts of Montalivet and the Ile de Levant, Guadeloupe's free beaches are immediately available for nude bathing and will soon be listed by the Ministry of Tourism. There are plenty of beaches on both the Caribbean and Atlantic frontages. With plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures, nudism can be enjoyed the year round. Guadeloupe is north of South America and east of Puerto Rico and Cuba.

SWEDEN

The National Nudist Association has about 700 members and consists of 7 clubs, all in southern and central Sweden. Efforts have been made to obtain free beaches, but have not met with success to date. Well-to-do Swedes often own private family beaches, but show no great interest in financing a public one.

Although many people believe nudism to be widely accepted in this country, such is not the caseS Swedes are fond of life in the open, but prejudice still prevails against the recognized nudist movement. There are many publications available in Sweden, but none are acknowledged by nudists. An attempt is being made to publish one for the members at the present time. •

 

 

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ReadersReaders sayhave their say ... 

 

BOUQUETS

I must express my gratitude for the help you are giving to NZ nudism by your editorship of the official magazine. The standard of the articles is very high, the standard of the photographs is improving with every issue and the variety of information that can be gleaned is very high. My one major complaint, however, was in the last installment of the Peggy saga (Dec. issue) when a promising story had the old traditional "boy-meets-naked-girl-by-mountain-pool" ending. But this is still only a minor thing in an otherwise excellent magazine.

- Hal Chapman

(We have not arrived at the ending yet and when we do, it might turn out to be quite different from what we thought. - Ed.)

 

Please accept my heartiest congratulations for a very open editorial in NZN No. 43, the first book of its kind I'd ever had the opportunity of being able to read in my own privacy and from cover to cover, and as you say, "formed my opinion". This indeed I have and have already written to the address of Alan Burns, South Australia, for information on the nearest club to my position with whom I may come in contact, but I felt I must write and say that from one who never ever thought that nudism was crazy even though knew nothing about it in detail, I can see the benefits of it in giving "no room" for doubt; by semi-concealment this is the "exciter" indeed!

- CL, Australia

 

I wish to state that since I have been receiving the magazine, I have enjoyed it very much. The stories and explanation of your movement have been very helpful and it has assisted me in greater understanding of our fellow people. I am very pleased to be able to say that the magazine is without room for adverse comment and in my opinion should be read openly and without shame.

- MB, Titahi Bay

 

Once again I feel I must express my appreciation of the little journal, most of the naturist publications are full of the same things: girlie pictures and club news, etc. Of course there has to be club news, for members want to know what's going on in the clubs, but there are other things of interest, and the editor and writers of NZN seem to have the happy knack of knowing just that. Such articles and stories as "Peggy", "A Fairytale Come True", and "The Sound of Music" in No. 46 are examples, especially the latter, as this is an expression, at least to me, of the real spirit of naturism.

- Norm Dyson, 51 Johnston Street, Collie, W. Australia, Australia 6225

(Norman writes to ask if we will publish his name and address in the hope that someone living in the west will contact him, even if only to start a correspondence. - Ed.)

 

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If what you see and read in this magazine makes sense to you, why not drop a line to the club nearest you and find out a bit more about it. You will never regret it.

 

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Health in the sun

A doctor is a person who takes pains to take pains

EXCUSE US . . .

•   POLIO WARNING

Sabin oral vaccine is almost a household word, and not without good reason. Since its use in the mass immunisation programme in 1962, there have been no confirmed cases of poliomyelitis in New Zealand.

However, this high level of national protection will fail if newcomers to the community are not immunised. We could reach a danger level where another poliomyelitis epidemic could occur. This presents a very real danger to your child if not already immunised.

Mothers are urged to take their babies to the Health Department polio clinics to have the three drinks of oral vaccine. It's a simple procedure with little fuss or bother. IMPORTANT: Don't forget to take baby back for the second, and third doses. Both of these are just as essential as the first one to ensure protection against this disease.

- Health

•   SCHOOL SORES

School sores (impetigo) come in waves through schools. The staphylococcal germ is the common cause, and contact spreads them from child to child. Autumn and again spring are the seasons when these crusty sores on hands, arms, legs, or face are very prevalent. The sore, beginning as a blister, becomes a weeping area which gradually thickens to look like a stuck-on yellowish or dirty crust. The blister fluid or weeping ooze is infectious. Scratching or using common towels will spread new sores, especially where skin may be cut, scratched or scraped at play. You have to remove the crusts before treatment. A starch poultice will do this, or a succession of hot compresses. Gentian violet paint 1 or 2 per cent is good in the weeping stage and on the decrusted sores. If your attempt at home treatment fails, then call your doctor. He will probably prescribe an antibiotic ointment which should quickly cope with spreading sores. They generally heal quickly with the proper home treatment.

- 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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ANSWERS TO POPULAR QUESTIONS

The NZSA was invited to assist the affirmative team debating the question: "Is Nudism Acceptable?" in Auckland recently. We were glad to offer a few suggestions, based on our experience, and as these are the answers to many of the questions put to us, we thought they might help readers who have not yet become members. Here they are, as offered to the debating team, which incidentally bent their rivals.

• The nudist movement has been established in NZ about 25 years, but in other countries, well over 30.

• People join for a variety of reasons: sometimes at the request of their doctors, others who have a love of nature and are prepared to accept the body for the wonderful creation that it undoubtedly is. Many young couples join with the express desire to give their children a better chance in life, thus avoiding the curiosity that often leads to an obsession regarding the bodies of others.

• There is no more moral place in the whole world than a properly run nudist camp, for that aspect has to be observed at all costs, otherwise we would soon have to close down.

• Nudists are a cross section of ordinary people, with perhaps the difference that they think for themselves and consequently do not accept the conventional thoughts about the exposure of the body. Any organ is as wonderful as another, so why make such a fuss about some and not others?

• Nudist clubs give their members a chance to relax completely and unwind after the week of possible tensions.

• Nudism is a great leveler, for the artificial veneer that clothes, especially uniforms give, is removed, for when all are nude, you become more your natural self. To help in this regard, christian names are used in all our clubs.

• The nudist movement is world-wide, for this Association is affiliated to the International Naturist Federation, which now has over 30 countries in its membership. Congresses are held every two years in different countries, the last one being in Holland and the next in the USA. It is usual for some two thousand or more members to attend from all over the world.

• There are a dozen clubs in NZ, 11 with their own fully developed grounds, about twenty in Australia, over 60 in England, one club with over 1000 members, well over 100 in USA and Canada and hundreds in Europe, with thousands of members. Many of these enjoy free beaches where swimming and sunbathing may be enjoyed in the nude.

• Nudism is entirely legal within grounds owned by the club, which cannot be seen from outside and this helps in the business of relaxing, for one has to be on the alert when in the nude elsewhere.

• Alcohol is not allowed in our clubs, for while most are able to control their thirst, there is always the odd one for whom we must legislate.

• Nudists only undress fully when circumstances and the weather combine to make it pleasant to do so, When a chill wind blows, it is commonsense to put something on.

• While we enjoy the fruits of our labours during the summer season, we spend the winter months in working on various projects in the grounds and enjoy social gatherings in one another's homes or rented halls. Nude swimming in public baths and saunas has become a recent innovation.

• Applications for membership are acted upon by the executive committees and most have to undergo an interview before admittance. Only genuine types are admitted, for the emphasis is on quality and not quantity. Any misbehaviour is regarded seriously and can well lead to suspension of membership. •

 

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THE FRUITS OF EDEN

An analogy with the present social and educational systems

by Penworthy

IT WAS Eden with a difference. Instead of the much-libelled tree was a building of great height, of much glass, of much ornament, and of little function. Its inhabitants were automatons, dressed alike in dour, grey uniforms and whose main task was policing the immediate plan, in set groups at unvarying intervals.

Yes, Eden it was, nevertheless At some distance the forested hills hid another population of a different creed, of a different social framework altogether. They were naturists in one of their beloved, natural strongholds, jealously fighting, through tactful means, their right to lead honourable, healthy lives in naked freedom. It was only last year, in 1985, that the traditionalists had built the STAKE (the nude ones had quickly coined this name) to impose some rule over the island. An apt name it was for it cut into the island's very heart, symbolising the bigotry and ignorance of long centuries past.

For some fifteen years the island people had prospered in every way and the living standards reached were at least as high as their immediate, traditionalist neighbours. A horticultural economy was started, then a marine fishery; brisk trade has resulted since. The traditionalists out of envy, mistrust, or curiosity perhaps, had finally populated the STAKE with eunuchs who would not be easily debauched by the orgies they might encounter.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

A. Leon Gilbert 

"AT SOME DISTANCE THE FORESTED HILLS HID ANOTHER POPULATION OF A DIFFERENT CREED..."

One afternoon a naturist school party, studying geology, had reached the low hills near STAKE, which fascinated them, and finally prompted the more active ones to romp down the slope. Soon they were on the clearing itself.

"Hey, there," an automaton growled. "Be off with you, heathens."

"Please sir, we're studying the rocks here and we wanted to see this building," said a naked young athlete, notebook in hand.

"No matter. You shouldn't be here," warned the watchman, but further talk was interrupted.

It was the visit of the Proconsul and his retinue to the island and the official party had come on to the visidome at that very moment.

Not one head was turned elsewhere than on the semi-circle of young ten and eleven-year olds whose glory was their innocent nudity. The Proconsul was obviously unnerved but it was his Lady nearby who caught the youngsters' attention, for she was in private conclave with her ladies-in-waiting. Meanwhile some young nudists were noting features and sketching sections of the STAKE's glass, concrete, granite and titanium mass.

By and by, the Lady conferred with her imperious husband and consequently the party moved among the children. Questions came from the curious adults and the children cheerfully replied; questions on education, games, health, parents' habits, homes, and a great range of subjects. Through it all, the children spoke frankly and made no attempt to hide their bodies in any way. The Proconsul looked at them and mused on his own three children and the education given to them. He tenderly exchanged words again with his Lady and clearly they had admiring glances for the eager group before them;

Some weeks later a large, labour force demolished the STAKE and a rich, volcanic apron of soil from the Java prefecture was laid in its stead. Three new enrolments were made quietly at the nudist educational centre and the library fund was swelled by a great endowment from the parents of the three. By their own Press and by continued advertising the nude folk were able to extend their trade and cultural amenities. They knew that when the Senates of six continents had donated three island territories nearby for naturist settlements, that the Proconsul had been won over.

The great man himself, with his Lady, had nothing but praise for the way his two sons and his daughter had passed through their island education. Supple, tanned bodies and alert, open minds were theirs. They thanked their parents, embracing them in turn. •

 

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"Such an attitude, nurtured by a largely unjustified fear of social censure and loss of a job, is based on inherited stigma that is rapidly becoming more and more obsolete. It is inexorably being eroded by an enlightened concept that's progressively gathering increased public acceptance, to the direct benefit of social nudism. It holds the human body is basically good in and of itself, in all its normal functions, internal and external. As a God-given, God-imaged embodiment of truth, love and aesthetic values, it is more deserving of the most exalted sublimation, rather, than its distortedly abject role as a necessary evil to be kept under wraps of shame and secrecy."

- Olive Dell News, USA

 

QUOTE of the MONTH

Grounds for Cleaner Club Grounds

by Namron

Friends, when you stay or sit and take your ease

On club grounds or under spreading trees,

Pray, leave no traces of your wayside meal,

No paper bag, no scattered orange peel,

No daily journal littered on the grass;

Others may view these with distaste and pass.

Let no one say it to your shame

That all was beauty here, until you came.

 

 

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Talking to Women

with Joan Treanor

WE WILL have to try to organize more clubs throughout New Zealand. Why this sudden interest on my part? Well, before the Rally I spent a couple of weeks at my club, then went direct to the Wellington club and stayed there for a week, and then on to the Hawke's Bay club for three days, and in all that time I was able to run around dressed as Nature intended me.

From there we went to Rotorua, and there being no grounds there, we stayed at the Municipal Motor Camp, and the following morning, it being lovely and sunny, I was up bright and early to survey the world, completely forgetting my surroundings, and dressed once more in nothing. I beat a hasty retreat and fortunately none of my fellow campers had decided to enjoy the sunrise. Then I went and did my washing and for a while I had my own company, when a man appeared and started to do his washing, and on saying Good Morning to me, I replied, "Hello, I am Joan from Christ- church". Well, the man looked at me as if I was either crazy or very friendly, and I rather admit that it seemed more the former. I had in actual fact meant to say, "Good morning, lovely day", but it was just force of habit to introduce myself to a stranger. Now, do you see why we require more sun clubs throughout New Zealand?

When I see a very tanned person on the streets or around somewhere, I get an urge to approach them and tell them about the delights of joining the movement, and although this isn't the exact approach, I can't help wondering just what reaction I would get from these people. Obviously they enjoy the sun, and surely it wouldn't take much to convince them of the benefits of a sun club. We could always stand on street corners, and instead of the collecting boxes that are so numerous, we could hand out pamphlets on the advantages of sun clubs. Wouldn't our movement soon swell then, and then perhaps we would certainly require those other clubs?

I must admit that I can't help wondering when I see a very white person wishing to join the club, why they haven't indulged in outside sunbathing before. The persons I mean are the ones who don't even wear shorts or swimming togs, and haven't even a patch of brown on them at all. Still, they seem to join the movement and enjoy themselves, which of course, is the main thing.

Sometimes at the rallies, during the women's discussion session, we find that an hour is far too long, as there doesn't seem to be anything new coming up, but at the last Rally it was very noticeable that even though we took an hour and a half, this still wasn't long enough, as there was plenty to discuss. The main reason for this was that there were a number of newer members who weren't sure on a lot of matters and wanted to know if their ideas on some subjects were as others felt. Now this is the idea of the meetings, and it was a good feeling to know that they were interested enough to come along. I certainly felt at the end of the discussion that most of the women went away feeling that they weren't doing the wrong thing or that from the ideas they received from the older members, they would have some worthwhile suggestions to take back to their clubs.

This is what I have been frying to do for years to help the women; not only those who are reluctant to join the movement, but those who are already members, but with problems, however slight. Some of the questions asked were personal and there must be a lot of women with similar ones like these who could do with another's help, and of course, one could always talk better to a person who has been in the movement for years and must either have struck these problems herself or at least discussed them with others.

It was pleasing to see that some of the women made themselves available for photos, for I would far rather we had pictures of NZ members in our magazines rather than overseas women, however presentable they may be. And one does get so tired of seeing the same old face or figure all the time. Children make delightful pictures and there must be at times activities at the grounds where you 'have your official photographer present who would be only too willing to take those photos for you to send along for the magazine. By the way, I haven't received many letters from those women who did say they would write, and although I expect you get tired of me mentioning this every time, it could soon be remedied by you writing.

A suggestion that came up at the Rally was that women be on the main committees. I think that in the bigger clubs this is carried out, but perhaps not in the smaller ones. The women certainly want to be on the committees, as they could be very helpful, especially when new women come out to the grounds. Most women would relax better if they were met by another woman and shown over the grounds. I was discussing the subject of introductions with a new couple the other day. They had only met their interviewers and two other members and had not been introduced to the few others on the grounds. When they next visited the grounds there were only those few present and not one of the persons they had previously met, and they admitted that they felt perfect strangers again, and didn't like to just walk around the grounds on their own. I feel that most couples should meet as many people as possible, and although they won't remember names, they will at least have someone to smile at when they come again.

The sun is shining so brightly that I can't type any more, but must have a good old laze in the sun, but only because it is a week day and there is no one here for me to talk to. Cheerio for now, JOAN

Joan's address is P.O. Box 6359, Wellington. •

 

 

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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 

 

Well, wasn't it a lovely summer? Those continual hot, calm days certainly brought out lots of members and many are the tans to prove it.

The AUCKLAND SUN CLUB members not only enjoyed sunbathing on their own grounds, but also thoroughly enjoyed a visit to the Northern Sun Seekers and a combined Sports Day at AOHC. Their secretary had a very red face, when through an error in contacts and mail, a happy contingent of his members arrived at the northern grounds and found, like Mother Hubbard's cupboard, they were bare, so they took charge until a couple of families arrived and extended a welcome to them. It was only then that the secretary remembered that he and his wife were country members.

Members have spent some time widening and preparing the driveway ready for some form of sealing and draining of this rather steep and in the past, rutty approach to their lovely grounds. Possibly the best news of all is an all-out effort to raise funds to help towards building a swim pool, this of course, not being planned as grandiose as some of the larger clubs. However, they do hope to go ahead with this when funds permit. Anybody wishing to join with some dollars to spare should get in touch with the secretary; any kind of dollars or overseas funds accepted.

1968 began for the CANTERBURY SUN AND HEALTH CLUB with some true summer weather coupled with a welcome influx of new members, most of whom had made enquiries following the television programme screened in November last. It is very important for any club to renew its membership with young family groups, so they were particularly pleased to see so many of this category signing up.

Welcome visitors during late February were two British naturists of long standing who kindly entertained members at a social evening with selected slides and a lively commentary on aspects of their current world tour by van.

The last official activity of the summer was the well-attended swimming sports held in February, when some of the younger participants showed promise of good .times in the next Rally races.

During the very pleasant summer months the AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB INC. has had considerable activity at its grounds. Large attendances have been evident and the facilities have been used to their full capacity. Early in November they began a swimming proficiency chart for the children and it has been most noticeable how the youngsters' ability has increased in so short a time. The children's swimming sports held in February drew a large crowd of swimmers and spectators alike and this event turned out to be a very enjoyable afternoon's entertainment. Trophies were awarded to the boy and girl winners of the championship events. Their 3rd annual inter-club sports day was held in March with visitors from the Northern Sun Seekers, Waikato Outdoor Society, Kaurimu Sun Club and Auckland Sun Club attending. A very large crowd enjoyed a full day's sports activity in glorious sunshine, afternoon tea being provided for the guests to round off a very enjoyable day.

The winter swim nights will begin again at a city pool and their club volleyball team still attends a city YMCA weekly for competition. During the past few months they have been host to quite a large number of overseas visitors and they welcome the opportunity to show them something of naturist activities and facilities as provided at Oranui.

The TARANAKI OUTDOOR SOCIETY reports a 145% membership increase so far this year and a 100% turn-out on most outings, which is encouraging. They have made many trips to the beaches and to a river spot, which is proving very pleasant. Early in March they made a trip to the Wanganui Sun Club which was enjoyed by all. They are being rather optimistic, but by all accounts, they may have grounds by next summer, depending on negotiations which are now under way.

The WELLINGTON SUN CLUB INC. followed the National Rally with more advertising and large numbers of new members had resulted; in fact new faces appeared every sunday. Overseas visitors also swelled the crowds at Fiveacres and they were pleased to extend a welcome to them. For the first time, an outside volleyball team returned a visit to their grounds, accompanied by their wives and children and the visitors won on each occasion. Another first was a local school holding its swimming gala in Fiveacres' pool, some 170 children, teachers and mothers attending. They now have a certified swimming instructor in their midst and the youngsters are encouraged to learn this important art. Certificates will be awarded for proficiency.

Another new venture that may be a first is an art class where some dozen or so members tried their skill with brush and pencil. Obviously the life class did not suffer for want of a nude model.

Owing to the hot weather, there was little work done around the grounds, although the building of a new fireplace in the clubhouse had been carried out and plans for a large recreation hall were discussed at a members' meeting. This was followed by a traditional hangi prepared by a Maori member and a big crowd stayed to enjoy the luscious meat and trimmings that were cooked to a turn. Reporters' visits and 3 sessions on TV have aroused a lot of interest in the movement and they found in their advertising that the use of phone numbers instead of box numbers drew far more enquiries from the public. The most recent addition to the grounds is a concreted hop-scotch layout for the young fry.

In addition to their attendance at AOHC and Kaurimu, the NORTHERN SUN SEEKERS saw their own members meeting at the Opua Wharf, from whence they sailed up and around the Bay of Islands, calling at isolated islands, where everyone enjoyed the opportunity of fishing and swimming, etc. A marvellous time was had by all, with a special thanks to the people who made their yachts available. They also express their thanks to the Auckland clubs who made their visits so pleasant. Even though they did not win at volleyball and tenniquoit, they did win at miniten.

In the early part of this year, the KAURIMU SUN CLUB had an influx of family groups whom they are always glad to welcome in their activities. They have enjoyed many outings during the hot summer, including two beaches and visits to Whangarei and AOHC. They were pleased to bring home a sports trophy from Whangarei after two days of fun, concluding with a sing-song and items round the campfire on the Saturday night. Later in March, the Northerners returned the visit, and after a variety of sports, including sack races, tenniquoit, swimming, and not to overlook lolly scrambles and treasure hunts for the children, took the trophy back with them. There were approximately 90 people on the grounds for this function.

Exercise, sunshine, freedom = health

ANOTHER PICTURE OF KAURIMU'S STORM DAMAGE

They took the roof off the dome which was rendered unsafe by the storm in November and they intend to turn this into a play area for the younger children and thus enable their parents to leave them in safety. The hole caused by the storm is slowly being filled and during the winter this should be back to normal. A club dinner is planned for April, when films of the summer activities will be shown. Day trips to the zoo, museum and Fairy Falls in the Waitakeres will be arranged during the off season. New members are always welcome.

We are informed that the grounds acquired by the GISBORNE SUN CLUB were found to be unsuitable and consequently they are still searching. Meantime they are meeting each month and hope to soon make a more favourable report.

Idleness is not the forte of some new members at HAWKES BAY SUN CLUB INC. for they have completely remodelled one end of the shed to make a canteen which was started following the suggestion from Perc. during a recent visit. A bedroom had been used initially but with the expected influx of visitors from Wellington at Easter, new premises had to be found for the canteen. Work also started again on the shower in the clubhouse with the intention of having this installed by Easter also. •

 

 

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SUN   CLUBS   IN   NEW   ZEALAND

 A  SERIES  OF  VITAL
INTEREST TO READERS

 

THE BEGINNER

NUMBER 10

PERC. W. COUSINS

 

WHEN you first walk into the grounds of a nudist club and see all those people without a stitch on, remember, most of them felt pretty much like you once and look at them now. Not a care in the world and everyone of them enjoying themselves as only nudists can.

It is natural that, in order to embrace the practice of nudism, especially after a lifetime of conventional thinking about the unclothed body, one is going to have some moments of trepidation or embarrassment. Believe it or not, it is you who will make it easy or difficult by your approach to the subject. Most beginners let their imaginations run away with them and often they work themselves into quite a panic. That is proved by the few who pass the preliminaries successfully and fail when it comes to the first visit to the grounds.

A snapper snapped

"... IF YOU HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN, YOU OWE IT TO THEM TO GIVE THEM A SOUND START IN LIFE, FREE FROM CURIOSITY AND MYSTERY THAT IS SO OFTEN THE LOT OF THE CONVENTIONALLY REARED CHILD"

On the other hand and in complete reverse, there are those who weigh the pros and cons well beforehand and take it as if they had been practising nudists all their lives.

It is easy to understand a certain amount of hesitancy when seeing dozens of people quite naked for the first time, but the naturalness of it all and the obvious ease members have with one another, soon makes acceptance much easier. Invariably the only embarrassment existent with you is because you are the odd one out; in other words, the only one wearing clothes when they are not necessary.

When I say it is natural for members to be nude, when the weather is suitable, you may raise an eyebrow and wonder how people who, away from their clubs, live pretty much the same sort of life that you do, and can still chat, play games, swim, eat lunch and the other things that people do when together and can still remain ladies and gentlemen. Well, they not only do, and you will quickly realize the movement would not last five minutes were it otherwise; in fact, there is no more moral place anywhere on the face of the earth than in the grounds of one of our official nudist clubs.

So, whatever your fears may be, dissipate them right away, for the members will not sit and stare, if and when, you disrobe. No one will take any notice and you will certainly feel better for being like the rest.

Finally, if you have young children, you owe it to them to give them a sound start in life, free from the curiosity and mystery that is so often the lot of the conventionally reared child. Our youngsters are proof of this, so come along and see for yourself. You will find a list of clubs and their addresses elsewhere in this magazine. Drop a line now. If a brochure that will answer most of your questions would be of any help, then send a stamped, addressed envelope to the NZSA, P0 Box 6359, Wellington. You will never regret, it. •

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THE BARE TRUTH

THE   CASE   FOR   THE   NATURIST   PRESS

AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW

by Leon Gilbert

THE writer has no vested interests in the naturist press. He does have a long experience of both practical naturism and practical journalism, with a detached point of view of both interests, and about editors, of whom a number have been met in frank discussion over the years. Editors are often regarded either with suspicion or as all powerful dictators. In fact, they are like any other person trying to do a job well, to the best of their ability.

The editor of any journal is guided by the policy of the directors, liking it or not. One of our present day Press kings is always saying all his many editors have an entirely free hand, within the policy of his particular paper. All press publications are admittedly commercial, which is not necessarily with ill effect. Unless subsidised, even amateur efforts have to meet the bills or cease publication, and we all know the high cost of any publication today.

Then the viewpoint of supporting advertisers has to be taken into account. It is emphasised this influence is limited and indirect. Fashion would not be likely to advertise in the naturist press. One famous journal had to refuse advertisements for intoxicants because it adopted a changed policy of protesting against the harmful effects of strong drinks.

These influences are not peculiar to the naturist press, but often give rise to misconceptions of the limitations of the press in general. Finally the deciding factor is the appeal to the largest number of purchasers who make publication possible. All of us, including the editors, dislike some of these causes and effects. These things still have to be accepted, however, until, or if, it is possible to effect any change; and a minority interest like naturism is always handicapped in many ways. Naturism, too, has its own special problems in presenting its case in any form of publication.

A recent review, on the lines of the popular modern polls, was made among known, genuinely interested readers of the few existing naturist journals; both organized and private, and those "other readers" genuinely interested in naturism. The largest number were interested to read about it, enjoyed the pictures, but were puzzled, hesitant, unconvinced, in brief, the potential newcomers. A small number of purchasers are hardly readers at all. These are the surprisingly large number of art students, artists and designers who buy the naturist magazines for the best photographic examples of the human body, besides being one of the least expensive, of natural figure work.

Lastly, there are those who buy any magazine depicting the female figure in whatever form. This is one of the strongest cases for naturism. To improve the understanding, acceptance and presentation, through naturism, of the human body. The largest number of naturist magazine purchasers are curious, but interested. This is why there may be features which are of no special appeal to the practising naturist. Stale news may be real news to the newcomer; it is essential to be forever re-presenting the essential principles. The majority of available space is given to promoting the interests of naturism. Measure it up in this particular issue for yourself.

The subject of the illustrations in the naturist press is often one of controversy. For the benefit of the small minority who desire natural photographs for the most worthy of reasons, this is not possible within the framework of our laws. Compromise must be accepted and is acceptable to most people and most naturists in a "Press" publication.

I am not at all sure the photography as seen in the naturist press is as good as it was in days gone by. It may be because it is so easy to fire off a whole film of exposures with a modern, automatic camera. Some early naturist magazines produced some really splendid naturist figure studies. These were often taken on 'simple' cameras when the picture had to be composed, exposures carefully considered, and every care taken to produce a successful picture. Judging by those early illustrations, most of those photographers whose work was shown, so often un-named, were artists of their craft and of the camera.

An editor can only select the best pictures from those submitted, whether it be professional, club models or club pictures. One photographer wrote me that pictures of his wife were never used because she was a matronly type. I challenged him to take half a dozen good pictures of his wife, submit these in the usual way and I felt sure some would be used. He took my advice and to his surprise, achieved publication of some excellent pictures of a matronly naturist.

Most articles submitted, like my own, are too long. Editors cannot enter into long discussions. You either make the grade, eventually, or, "the editor regrets" on a printed slip. You just try again and wait, patiently. It takes a long time to plan, lay out, get blocks and proofs, check and eventually publish a magazine to a deadline date; perhaps as long as three months before you read the current issue.

All that could be said of the press, and the naturist press, cannot be condensed into a short article, but it is fair to say that generally the movement is well represented and presented by the naturist press despite the limitations of policies, influences, photographers, the law, and reader demands. •

 


 

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TO MY DAUGHTER

by Gymnophilous

Put down your towel dear

Ann my child,

And lay it quite aside.

Behind that woven covering

You do not need to hide.

You'd look much lovelier standing there

The way that you were born,

For you are fairer than the towel,

Or any garment worn.

 

Your modesty does not depend

Upon the clothes you wear,

Or how your skin is covered up

And how much skin is bare.

It dwells deep down inside of you,

And never goes away,

It shows itself in things you do and say.

But don't forget that many have

A different point of view,

Because they do not understand

The things we know are true.

Alas, how very sad

That they were taught to be afraid

Of letting other people see

The way that they were made.

 

"PUT DOWN YOUR TOWEL DEAR"

A snapper snapped

 

 

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A TRIP TO PARADISE ISLAND

by DORIS MILWARD

THE rain poured down in endless sheets; several people had already dropped out of the list of travellers, and, if the weather did not improve, I could see many more crossing themselves off. I visualised the dismal prospect of myself and perhaps three faithfuls occupying the 40-seater coach which I had booked for my club's trip to a naturist holiday camp on the beautiful Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England. I felt very depressed.

But next morning all was changed. The sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky, and when we arrived at the embarking place at Lymington Ferry, the water was sparkling in the clear light and there was just enough swell on the waves to make the trip interesting.

I gathered my little flock together, and most of us found seats in the saloon on the top deck where large windows gave a pleasant view of the many little yachts and sailing boats in the channel between the mainland and the island. We waited hopefully for the bar to open, but those obliging shutters which usually shoot up the minute the ship leaves the shore remained obstinately closed, and those of us who were really thirsty had to descend into the bowels of the ship.

There was some delay when we landed on the island, while a smaller coach was negotiated for, the original number of forty having dropped to twenty- four, but the time passed pleasantly enough sitting outside in the brilliant sunshine and drinking coffee. There were smooth green lawns here and we much bewailed the fact that we could not make use of them in the only sensible way: in our birthday suits. I offered to undress if others would follow suit, but this generous offer was regretfully declined. It was felt that the authorities on the island might take a dim view of such behaviour.

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"WHAT A PLEASANT DAY WE SPENT THERE"

There were several single people in our party as well as families, and as the admission fee to the camp was to be so much per family, we had some amusement making up singles into families. I acquired both a husband and a son. The arrangements were fluid, and at one time, another of our party found herself with no less than three husbands.

When we were seated in the coach, our number was swelled by two members who had arrived too late for our ferry and had had to 'catch the next one. Iris had evidently received our telepathic waves, for she said she had a feeling that the coach would still be there and so had risked coming over late.

The coach trip to the other side of the island was very pretty. In a small space, this little island (about twenty miles in diameter) presents the most varied and unusual scenery, from leafy lanes which remind one of the quiet countryside in the English Midlands, to cliffs so steep and rugged that they are more like the Swiss Alps. Quaint little villages snuggle here and there at the foot of rolling hills, and nearly all the time one can see the blueness of the sea, and hear the waves dashing on to the jagged rocks,

When we arrived at Blackgang, there was a fairly long walk to be undertaken to the camp, the road being too narrow for a coach. It was all downhill and we chatted merrily as we went along.

Presently Evan, our leader, who had visited the camp before, turned into a narrow gate and led us down some steep steps cut in the side of the hill and through tall trees to where the house nestled amongst green, flower-bordered lawns. We were welcomed by Matt, our genial Scots host, and shown to the sunbathing lawns. The larger of these is completely sheltered from the wind on all sides and is absolutely ideal for sunbathing.

What a pleasant day we spent there: one to be remembered for a long time. The sun shone endlessly. We spread ourselves in comfort, made tea, ate our picnic meals, played games - some of us - and, joy of joys, were able to take over the deserted beach at the foot of the cliffs and bathe in the nude.

The descent is a long one and very steep and precipitous, but we felt that this pleasure was worth all the scrambling and slipping when at length we negotiated the last few rocks and found ourselves in sole possession of this long stretch of golden sand. As far as the eye could reach, there was only the blue sea, the jagged rocks, the cliffs rising behind us and a solitary Jersey cow which regarded us with mild enquiring eyes from the green patch, half way up the cliff and mooed plaintively when we told her to go away in case she dislodged some rocks on our heads.

To think that, not far away, on the mainland, there were crowded beaches full of people in stuffy bathing suits, hopelessly overdressed to our way of thinking, all milling round on one patch of sand and struggling to dress behind towels after they had been in the sea, and here were we, in perfect peace and clothed just as nature intended in nothing but our skins. It was too good to be true. The whole day was too good to be true. Nothing whatever marred it. It finished as well as it started.

After our climb back up the rocks, we made more tea, and then, regretfully we dressed. Nobody wanted to, but needs must when the devil drives. Then Matt offered to run us up to the coach, an offer which was most gratefully accepted and we returned to Yarmouth and the ferry.

We are going to have another day at this most charming camp and this time, the whole club has announced its intention of coming with us. •

 

Break

Visitors always give pleasure, sometimes on arrival and sometimes on departure

 

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Clothes Make the Man

by Penworthy

IF there was ever a nonsensical comment handed down to us as a sage's blessing, this is it. It parallels Aesop's story of the peacock's feathers. "Once upon a time a babe was born..." and then the moral and religious authorities set about the task of civilizing the babe. Unfortunately the conclusion that many of us are led to believe is that the babe is sinful, naked or otherwise, and this is a real stumbling block to healthy attitudes of mind. We clothe the infant and except for very few private occasions thereafter, clothing becomes the cloak, the armour against, what? If we agree that curiosity is one of the mainsprings (if not the mainspring) to learning in the young, then the times at which the child questions his need for an extra covering to his body becomes more common with increase in age.

A boy reaches puberty and a host of changes occur; increase of hormone stimulation to all parts of the body; increase in muscular development, and changes in outward bodily characteristics, all helping to awaken the lad to a dilemma, namely, how are the taboos given to him so far related to himself, his fellows, the press, television, etc., where the human form is degraded (or worshipped, according to one's whim). He cannot easily share the healthy pursuit of nakedness with other boys, he can't visualise girls as normal, naked human beings, and increasingly he is cut off from his family, left in a tangle of adolescent problems. In extreme cases he is tormented and obsessed with guilt - of ignorance.

Yes, clothes make the man, but make him a sham, a slave to tradition, to false morals. In fact, they make him something less than a man, because his potential to be frank, open, unfettered by the pressures of society, is sapped by the clothing taboo. Nude folk have no need for embellishments and they can't falsify their outward selves. It is very difficult to be inwardly hypocritical, too. Association in the nude determines, per se, the proper posture, the activities desirable, and respect due to others.

It seems fitting to replace the saying which prompted this analysis by this: "to clothe the child is to smother the man". At the proper times and without offending one's neighbours, nudism is an uplifting experience for the novice. Though most people try and gild the lily or kowtow to the approbations of society, our nudist clubs are available to all who seek freedom from chafing "moralisers". Youth, naked youth, might well flower into wholesome adulthood if the nudist movement gained the support of the greater part of our population. •

 

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FICTION

DOES SECRECY PAY?

by Kevin

THREE whole weeks of boredom, thought John bitterly as the car sped south. His lip dropped. For six months he had looked forward to spending the Christmas holidays at the camp with his parents and young sister: swimming, playing games and exploring with his friends, with never a worry about clothes.

But six weeks ago the letter had arrived from Aunty Maud, almost begging them to spend the holidays with her and Uncle Dave. They lived so far away, Aunty Maud had written, and she did want to spend some time with the children. The farm made it impossible for them to be away for any extended period. Uncle Dave would never allow anyone to look after his prize stock.

"We're disappointed too, son," his father said, "but we don't see Uncle Dave and Aunty Maud very often. We can go to the camp any old time." Even the news that there was a nudist club not far from the farm had failed to arouse him. He wouldn't know anybody, and anyway, it wouldn't be the same as camping on their own club's grounds, he thought.

They passed through a small town and drove on about two miles to the farm. Uncle Dave was at the gate and welcomed them with open arms. Even John forgot his blues in the excitement. They followed Uncle Dave's tractor up the long metalled drive flanked by poplars, to the farmhouse, where Aunty Maud had prepared hot drinks and scones.

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"THE CAMP WAS BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED... "
THIS HAPPENS TO BE PINEGLADES

Childless herself, Aunty Maud doted on her nieces and nephews and was godmother to both John and Jill. She had obviously gone to so much trouble preparing for their visit that John was ashamed of his earlier thoughts.

As it was, he had little time to feel sorry for himself in the next few days, so busy was he helping his father and Uncle Dave with milking and other work around the farm.

On Wednesday night, as they relaxed in front of the television after one of the massive dinners for which Aunty Maud was famous, John's father turned to Uncle Dave: "I don't know if you've made any plans for Sunday, Dave, but I was thinking of taking Mary and the children into town. There's some people we wanted to see there."

Did John imagine it or did he see relief on the faces of his aunt and uncle? The latter smiled: "As a matter of fact, we were supposed to be going out ourselves on Sunday. We weren't going to bother, but if you have plans too, there's no problem, is there?"

So it was arranged. John's father excused himself to use the telephone, returning a few minutes later with the news that it was "all jacked up".

They left early on Sunday morning and drove to the home of the man John's father had phoned. He introduced his wife and family, including two boys, one John's age. John and Terry, as the boy's name was, got along famously from the start and as his father followed the other car to the camp, John thought that there might be something in this visiting after all.

The camp was beautifully situated, isolated and in a valley with a stream running through it. At one point the river had been dammed and had built up to provide a swimming pool. There were already twenty or more people at the camp, including about a dozen children at the pool. John and Terry joyfully flung off their clothes and raced to the water, where John was quickly introduced and welcomed into the group. John's parents and baby Jill joined a group of older members near a shadowy copse close by.

John had finished lunch and was sprawled on the grass nattering to his newfound friends when the car arrived. It looked familiar, but he took little notice until its occupants alighted. He leapt to his feet: "Uncle Dave, Aunty Maud, what are YOU doing here?"

"You mean, what are YOU doing here," replied an amazed Uncle Dave. John's father's jaw dropped when he saw what all the commotion was about. "Well, I'm blowed," he muttered, "and you never said a word."

"Oh, we've been nudists for about four years now, but we didn't like to say anything to you. We thought you'd be shocked," put in Aunty Maud.

Both families burst into roars of laughter and from that moment on that holiday became one John was never to forget. •

 

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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.

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AUCKLAND SUN CLUB Inc.

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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.

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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

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History: A Young Club Grows Up (Northern Sunseekers)

Leon Gilbert: Case for the Naturist Press

Answers to Popular Questions

Penworthy: Clothes Make the Man

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