#  26 - November 1962 

[The New Zealand Naturist - Spring] Editor: Gerald Wakely (Pages: 16 - 1/6 each)

Contents:-

Point of View
Editorially Speaking
What's on your mind?
INF Congress
INF News - Switzerland, Canada, U.S.A.
Percy Cousins Trust Fund: a reminder
"She'll bare right mate!"
A Word from the President
A Kiwi in Yankiland - Part 1
How to form a Sun Club - Part 2
Eleventh National Rally by Ad
N.Z.S.A. Notes - Proposed Amendments to the Indecent Publications Act, "World without Shame"
Off-beat corner
The Nudely-Weds
Talking to Women with Joan Treanor
Junior Section - Ken Treanor
News from the Clubs (2)
Directory: (9)

Noted


    NEW ZEALAND SUNBATHING ASSN

President

Perc. W. Cousins

Vice-President

Ivan Mowlem

Treasurer

Doug. Cousins

Public Relations Officer

Gerald Wakely

Overseas Correspondent

Ken Treanor

Youth Organiser

Ken Treanor

Women's Representative

Joan Treanor

Liaison Officer

Jim Quinlan

Photographer

Doug. Cousins

Delegates representing all clubs

 

N.Z. NATURIST

Editor

Gerald Wakely

Business Manager

Doug. Cousins

Production

Annette and Bob McIver

 

Norman Bell

 

ENQUIRIES REGARDING MEMBERSHIP OF A NATURIST CLUB or any matters concerning naturism in New Zealand or overseas may be made of the association at its office.

WRITE TO: Hon Secretary, N.Z. Sunbathing Association, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington.

The NEW ZEALAND NATURIST is published quarterly and is supplied on subscription at the rate of 5/- for 4 issues.

All communications regarding subscriptions and distribution should be made to: Business Manager, N.Z. Naturist, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington.

All editorial matter should be addressed to: Editor, N.Z. Naturist, P.O. Box 2702, Auckland.

Articles and photographs are sought from those with interest in and practical experience of naturism in N.Z. or elsewhere.


 

The NZ Naturist

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POINT OF VIEW

Three attitudes which we frequently associate with the Victorian age are fastidiousness, narrowness, and prudishness. Their manifestations occurred mainly in associations between men and women, and served to erect an artificial barrier between them.

While the excesses of this era have long disappeared, their effects linger on in the natures of the people who were formed out of these institutions.

We see mothers unable to bring themselves to explain to their daughters the function of the menstrual cycle until after the event had caught up with them, and the daughter has endured a most terrifying experience.

We see parents attempting to explain the facts of life to their children in a modern and enlightened manner, but whose quavering vocal chords give away the tremendous emotional strain under which they labour, and render totally ineffective the message they would offer.

More common is the parent who simply cannot find it within himself to provide any sex instruction for his children.

All these cases of inadequacy, and many more, are studied in the current literature. It is evident that pointing out a problem does not necessarily increase the individual's capacity for dealing with it. What can people do to regain this lost communication between the sexes? First of all, they may do nothing. The Victorian ideal may be accepted as the way things are. This skirts the problem.

They may rebel completely against the social mores and become in the Victorian sense rakes and strumpets. Or, they may be torn between these two extremes until their personality is shattered and they become a statistic in a mental hospital. While socially acceptable, the latter is not recommended.

Better, they can try to understand themselves, and set up realistic ideals for which they themselves see the need. They can search for ways to better communication, and attempt to tear down the artificial barriers between men and women. Since men and women have to live together, they may as well learn to do so. One of the most reasonable ways of accomplishing this is through the practice of social nudism. Through nudism people can acquire a healthy attitude towards themselves and their relation to each other. Sex will be accepted as a part of being that is good, and misunderstandings in this area will, through better communication, be resolved. Communication among all members of the family unit will be enhanced. For this there is no magic formula. Social nudity merely gives one the opportunity to understand and accept himself.

 

Nudism implies that the nude body and all its functions are basically good.

Unfortunately, the Victorian ideal occasionally manifests itself even in nudist ranks. It is so ingrained within people by their upbringing that even after becoming nudists, they may retain their previous ideas on the evilness and foulness of sex. This type of thinking follows two lines. First, we have those who believe that sex is evil, and that the nude body arouses the sex impulse, but it's all a lot of fun so let's run around naked. Second, we have those who believe that sex is evil, but the nude body does not arouse the sex impulse so sex is not a problem at a nudist camp.

Both of the above lines of thought violate the nudist premise that the body and all its functions are good. Neither establishes the communication that is so lacking in our modern society. The one real benefit of nudism is subverted, and we are reduced to defending nudism on flimsy health grounds.

When one accepts the nudist philosophy in its entirety, then this alone is its reason for being. Its inherent goodness is so profound that one can see no other way of life. When an individual has reached this state of understanding, he realises that those who do not measure up to his standards are not to be shunned and run out of the movement but rather are to be helped with a gentle guidance to a broader understanding. Above all, he realises that the non-conformist in a nudist camp is not to be preached at, since he realises the inadequacy of preaching as a way of influencing human behaviour.

When more nudists behave in such a mature fashion, I'm sure that many of those non-renewals will become renewals.


Editorial in MSA News, official paper of the Mid-western Sunbathing Association, U.S.A., December 1961 issue, quoted in 'Nude Living', No. 9.

 

 

Although the New Zealand Naturist is the official journal of the New Zealand Sunbathing Association, opinions expressed in this publication are not those of the Association unless expressly stated to be so.


                         


 

DEADLINE for the next issue is
10th January

 

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EDITORIALLY SPEAKING

New Zealand is known as a survival of Victorianism in the Pacific - and, indeed, we as naturists not infrequently run into the aftermath of Victorian attitudes in regard to our bodies.

However, as we are approaching a National Rally this should be a time for a certain amount of introspection. How do we square up in terms of the foregoing 'Point of View'?

 

Are we taking a whole view of naturism and its possibilities for moral and mental, as well as physical, benefit, or are we just running around burbling about King Sol at the weekends and doing something nasty in the woodshed during the week? Do we operate a double standard?

The answer lies in each one of us but it mightn't do any harm to bring the subject into the open and air it. Gerald Wakely

  

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What's on your mind :

 

Dear Gerald,

Your 'Off beat corner' doesn't appear to appeal to Christchurch readers - some comments would scarcely bear repetition! Milder ones are: 'Where on earth does he find that stuff?', 'How do you get that sort of sense of humour?', 'What the heck's funny about this?', and 'Seems he only finds humour in crudity, ugliness and rudeness', See also excerpts from Canty newsletter: "Overheard between two members discussing a column in the latest NEW ZEALAND NATURIST, 'Don't you think this "Off beat corner" is... well, Off Beat???' Perhaps we just don't dig this jazz!!" What about a correspondence corner instead? Other people's points of view and letters are always interesting, and it seems that requests for comments, unless they are going to be printed, are largely ignored.

Mona, Canterbury S & HC

 

[My dictionary defines 'Off beat' as 'Out of the usual routine'. Therefore it need not necessarily be funny and isn't always intended to be. It appears to have achieved its object in Canty at least: something to talk about! I have always been happy to provide space for people to air their views; I have lacked material to put in this space. Similarly, while asking for comments, I have received scarcely any. However, with unaccustomed modesty, I will let others jump to my defence. This quotation is from 'Generally speaking' by Gordon Spencer in the August 1962 issue of our contemporary, HEALTH & EFFICIENCY: 'One thing... THE N.Z. NATURIST makes very clear: [the N.Z.S.A.] leaders and propagandists are notably able and articulate. Their magazine, now in printed form and on general sale, steps right away into the front rank of naturist literature. Every item is admirably written and soberly presented, unmarred by the parochialism and naivety which clings to so much naturist print.' 'Off Beat Corner' and all! - Editor.]

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NZSA

 

   INTERNATIONAL NATURIST

   FEDERATION CONGRESS



John R., the Association's delegate to the International Naturist Federation Congress at Hanover, 2nd-5th August, has sent the following report:

'The countries represented were Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, Southern Rhodesia, New Zealand and Brazil. No U.S.A. or Australian delegates were present. Voting was agreed at six votes to each delegate representing a federation, which made it, on the face of it, absurd, since Southern Rhodesia, with one club and 26 members, had half the votes of Germany with 50,000 members, but otherwise, of course, the big federations would swamp all the rest.

The major points of the Congress were: the admission of new members - the Australian Federation of Sun Clubs, the Southern Rhodesia Outdoor Society and the Dansk Naturist Forbund; the new statutes were accepted with a few unimportant technical alterations; Erik Holm was re-elected President and the Vice-Presidents and other offices remain as before; the Federation is in a very healthy financial state, in great part due to the sale of I.N.F. passport stamps; films and magazines, especially films, that try to cash in on nudism were strongly condemned - most of the delegates felt that any film about naturism in a public theatre was a pandering to the voyeurs and that no film, unless it were straight documentary, and then only dubiously, should have any "seal" from a naturist club; nudist magazines run by purely commercial firms were frowned upon, also; all naturist clubs with affiliations to the I.N.F. were urged to give recognition to foreign visitors with valid I.N.F. passports; the German proposals for a change in the I.N.F. subscription were rejected; the next I.N.F. Congress was fixed for 11th-l4th July 1964 in Paris.

The New Zealand remit was carried unanimously exactly as submitted.'

John adds: 'My general impression of the Congress was that it served a very useful purpose in showing the solidarity and the widespread nature of the naturist movement. The total membership claimed by all the delegates present and of other affiliated groups was 92,885, of which 50,000 are Germans.

 

New Zealand's participation was welcomed and commented on; and I consider it a most important thing that New Zealand should continue to belong to the I.N.F. and, if possible, to be represented at future Congresses.'

Brian and Pam of Canterbury Sun and Health Club were also at the Congress; in fact, Brian sat in on one business session which John had to miss through his wife's illness.

Incidentally, the N.Z.S.A. remit read: 'That the N.Z.S.A. emphasises in the strongest possible terms its belief that naturism implies, above all, tolerance, not only of religion, but of race, and that it is inconsistent with the naturist way of life for any Body or Club affiliated to the I.N.F. or any other affiliates, to lay down limitations in membership of any Club on the grounds or Race or Religion.'

 

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I.N.F. NEWS

Switzerland

With a membership of over 7000 adults, the National Naturist Association held its 35th general meeting at Whitsuntide with an attendance of over 1000 members.

Canada

While drilling at the club grounds of Sun Valley Gardens, they struck a vein of oil. The flow, though not large at present, shows encouraging signs. The pool was emptied of water and is at present being filled with oil. An offer from Imperial Shell was declined as they may erect a refinery under their own management. This will probably mean relocation of the park.

U.S.A.

Sunshine Country Club in Washington have purchased 25 head of feeder calves, 10,000 pounds of beef on the hoof. It is intended to pasture the calves on their 400 acres of lush grass outlying the club's 400 acres during the summer and sell them later in the year.

 

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THE PERCY COUSINS TRUST FUND: a reminder

This was started at the National Rally at Wanganui nearly two years ago as a result of a spontaneous "get well" present for our President, who was away through ill-health for the first time ever.

It was conceived as a way in which the movement could make a contribution to international relations by helping to finance visits by naturist students overseas to naturist clubs and possibly by helping a naturist refugee family come to New Zealand.

 

It was also conceived as a fund which might be used to help nudism in New Zealand.

Original donations amounted to £9.6.0 and these have now increased to over £50, but to be worthwhile we need considerably more. These are fine objectives which deserve your support.


Donations may be sent to the treasurer, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington

 

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She'll be right mate!   

 

A serial specially written for the
NEW ZEALAND NATURIST

by Joan Jellett


So far: Bruce, trainee salesman on a hitchhiking holiday, meets a naturist family and visits some hot pools in the bush with them. They are at a hot waterfall when a head appears, sees them all sitting naked under the waterfall and withdraws. A voice tells them that the owner will wait till they are ready. "Oh gosh!" groaned Bruce, "that was the boss!"

"Who do you work for, Bruce?" asked Frank.

"'Crewcuts', sportswear people," replied Bruce. "I'm a trainee salesman there."

"Thought I recognised the voice," said Frank. "That was Martin Crewe. There was a chap in the club who worked for them. Had a bit of a dust-up over something - I think it was to do with his club membership when it got out once. I don't want to be too pessimistic, Bruce, but you might find yourself getting a bit of the cold shoulder from friend Crewe when you get back."

They went on to talk about other things. Bruce learned more about the naturist clubs and that, if he was introduced by Frank and Joyce, he would be welcomed, whereas it was often difficult as a "single" to join a club because of the imbalance of sexes. "That's not really much different from, say, a tennis club," explained Frank. "You wouldn't want to go to your tennis club and find that you could never have a game of mixed doubles because the membership was always nearly all men or all women. Well, it's more or less the same with a naturist club."

"Yes," chimed in Joyce. "The women get a bit fed up if there are many more men there than women. After all, it's really a social club and I think that in the future as our national association gets stronger and we get more public acceptance the clubs will be more local and less nudist for the sake of being nudist than they were."

  [Cartoon] Hitchhiker leaning on a fence

 

Bruce accepted their invitation to return to the city with them. As he left them he made arrangements to go out to the club with them on the following Sunday.

*      *      *

Nothing was said to Bruce when he returned to work, though he did not see Mr Crewe. However, before he kept his date with Frank and Joyce on the Sunday he was left in no doubt as to "Crewcuts" policy towards people who didn't like wearing clothes. With his pay packet there was an extra cheque and a note:

 

"Dear Sir,

Due to certain circumstances the company regrets that it is unable to continue to retain you as a trainee salesman. Your employment with this company will cease as from 14th January; one week's pay in lieu of notice is enclosed.

Yours faithfully,

                        (signed) Martin Crewe."


(To be continued)

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A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT

The newly-created Australian Federation of Sun Clubs was not formed too soon, for their first big test has arrived; enough to exercise the minds of the best of them.

It seems that a policeman in Brisbane ordered a nudist club to close, his reason being that the children's morals would be adversely affected.

It is hard for practising nudists to understand such reasoning, for surely some prior investigation would have been desirable and necessary before making such a sweeping statement. One cannot help wondering what is the motive behind it.

However, to be charitable, let us accept the complaint as a genuine one and see just how little thought had been given the matter. Nudists are ordinary, law-abiding citizens with no less intelligence than the rest and nearly all I have met have been respectable types who would be a credit to any organisation. Would such persons risk spoiling a child's future by leaving him open to any demoralising influence? Would any parents knowingly lead their children into any possible source of danger? Does any club member need a policeman to tell him what is good or not good for his child?

 

Our officer obviously does not have a very high opinion of nudists if he still holds to his claims.

The truth is that children accept their own nudity and that of those around them, naturally. There is nothing furtive or concealed, no mystery or conjecture, no curiosity or humbug, and as a result of this and their parents' kindly and forthright attitude, children are healthier, not only physically, but mentally. Their thoughts, freed from the usual back-garden filth, are clean and frank and they are thus much better equipped to face life and its attendant problems. I speak from nearly 30 years experience and I know that any normal child must benefit by association with members of a nudist club and our policeman cannot offer one single proof to the contrary.

We sincerely hope that the A.F.S.C. will fight this unjust decree and show the rest of Australia that nobody need be worried about children in officially recognised nudist camps. Quite the contrary, in fact. Were this not true and if these claims could not be substantiated, thousands of us in the movement today would resign immediately.

Perc. W. Cousins

 

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A KIWI IN YANKILAND - Part 1

Impressions from America by Glenis (formerly of Canterbury Sun & Health Club)

Now that I have been in America for a year, I feel able to give you some impressions of nudism in the States. I have only visited two clubs, but hope to see others this summer. Will is secretary of Pen-Mar, and therefore I see the correspondence that comes in, also the mass of pamphlets and newsletters, and many of the magazines.


Competing organisations

Nudism in America should be strong, as there are over 160 established clubs, as well as others forming. In its division between the National Nudist Council (NNC) and the American Sunbathing Association (ASA) (which we belong to) the movement loses its strength; each organisation vies with the other in winning public support and approval with alluring conventions, and better magazines. At times these petty differences are destructive. Sunshine and Health, official magazine of the NNC, will not accept Will's articles mentioning Pen-Mar, as Pen-Mar does not belong to the NNC. Both organisations lose. Pen-Mar loses publicity, and the magazine loses badly needed new material and pictures. There is even major disagreement amongst the members of the individual organisations, and clubs are cancelling membership, as they don't agree with the politics of those holding office. In one of his recent newsletters Mervin Mounce states, "Anyone who imagines that all is love and kisses with the ASA had better take another look." I'm afraid that board members are allowing personal politics to stand in the way of the advancement of the movement. Recently the Western Sunbathing Association (a regional of the ASA) refused the admission of a new club in Hawaii, just the climate for nudism. Ray Connet, U.S. editor of Sun and Health, says in his newsletter, "... and we thought that we had a new one in Hawaii until the WSA president yielded to demands that we not sponsor nudism in new territory for fear that it would be against the law. I wonder how many clubs we would have in America today if this sort of thinking had prevailed in the past?" In spite of these difficulties nudism is growing. The ASA and the NNC serve their purpose in that they provide a degree of unity, offer protection to member clubs, and produce some excellent pamphlets introducing nudism to the newcomer, and answering pointed questions on attitudes of the churches, etc.

 

 

Over the years the two organisations are forgetting their differences and becoming more tolerant of the other. Most clubs are members of one or the other, some are affiliated to them both, and others manage very well without the support of either.

 

West and East

The type of club depends very much on the area and the type of people who live there. New Zealanders should remember to look upon the USA as a loosely-tied confederation of states, each with its own government and laws (a "common market" on the North American continent). Each state has its own peculiarities. Californians are smart, rich, and progressive; West Virginians are mountain people (hillbillies they call them) living on a land of disused coal mines, many unemployed, and conservatism which grows from such circumstances. Because of these differences we see how California-style nudism flourishes and prospers, but here in the East Coast nudism grows quietly, slowly, but surely. People here in the East don't wish their names to be known, or have their pictures taken. Management therefore differs; in the west we have large proprietary clubs, and in the east the smaller co-operative clubs. Pen-Mar is such a cooperative. The grounds are spacious, the people are conservative, with the odd exception, facilities are adequate, but largely primitive. We love Pen-Mar. It's a wonderful place to go and escape the bustle of busy, humid laden business week of metropolitan Washington. it is usually quiet, peaceful, and relaxing.

Proprietary clubs tend to vie with each other in establishing bigger and better swimming areas, cabins and dormitories, more special occasions to make money for more facilities. These places arc resorts; they supply sleeping accommodations and meals, and are places to go for a lazy, carefree holiday. These are places we read about in magazines. Names such as Lazy K, Zoro Park, Oakdale, and Buck's-Kin Lodge are familiar to all of us. (Membership subscriptions in America run from £6.l5.0 to £17.0.0 (per family per annum.) There is also a third type of club here, a roving club like "Sundial" and the "Pacificians", which have no grounds of their own, but make use of other clubs' facilities.

(To be continued)

 

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HOW TO FORM A SUN CLUB - Part 2

The first part was not written with the intention of frightening the would-be organiser, but rather to point out that the job should not be taken lightly, but rather in a serious mood, for he is embarking on helping to further a somewhat radical and unconventional movement, which nevertheless is simple and natural when understood and practised. It is not only extremely beneficial to the individual but is also a vital factor in preventing juvenile delinquency and a positive contribution to the formation of a happy and trusting family unit. These are goals worthy of the best efforts of any of us and if these comments will help towards this end, then the effort will have been well worthwhile.

Supposing you are alone in your interest in naturism and are anxious to start a club. Obviously the first thing to do is to find some others interested or whom you can persuade and who live within a reasonable distance from you. Advertisements in this or similar publications will often discover people already interested, while ads in the local newspapers will probably bring in enquiries from an assorted lot. When interviewing, it is always best to visit the enquirers in their own homes, for they are invariably a reflection of their surroundings and the home can be a guide as to desirability. When this is not convenient, lunch in a downtown eating house is non-committal; and even eating habits can disclose a lot. In any case, a bit of checking beforehand is advisable, for the accent should always be on quality rather than quantity.


Newspaper advertising

When approaching your newspaper, you may encounter your first difficulty by receiving a refusal to publish. This is where the enthusiasm and courage previously referred to come in. The proper thing to do is go and see the editor, for it is he who is committing the grave injustice and he should be told exactly what we stand for and how wrong he is in thinking otherwise. You are not starting something new by doing this, for lots of us have already done the same thing and have been successful. I may add, it was not always on the first visit though. You may sometimes have to convince by proof and example. Remember you are probably being thought a little mad or perhaps even a moron and your job is to make it quite clear that this is far from the case. You may be the first nudist this editor has spoken to and you will win him over just as much as you impress him with your sincerity and dignity.

During your interview with the applicants be as informal as possible, and if your wife or a lady can accompany you when a lady applicant is involved, it is all the better.

 

Invite them to talk, and, while there is no infallible method, you become a fair judge of character after a while. A couple applying together are usually genuine, but single men or married men without their wives need special attention. This does not mean all have the wrong motives, but the percentage is higher and more care is needed. It is just a matter of sifting the chaff from the wheat. Lady applicants are often a bit diffident at the idea at first, but here your ability to explain and apply logic to the arguments you put forward is important. Do not he too hasty and, once again, let example be your best weapon to convince.

Getting together

We will presume you now have a few members around you, all of whom are keen on forming a club. What is the next step to consider? It will be agreed that it is important to keep together and periodical get-togethers are advisable, for you can be getting to know one another as you mix. If it is the off-season, go to one another's homes and intermingle your planning with the usual music, cards, games, cups of tea, and so forth. If the weather is sunny and you are unable to visit a nearby club, then find a deserted spot away from the madding crowd and enjoy the sun and air naturally, taking the utmost precautions not to offend anyone who may not approve. At these get-togethers it is advisable to pass around the hat at every opportunity, for a lot of money is required sooner or later. Various ideas will present themselves and every member should be willing to give till it hurts. Members should also now be doing their best to bring in more members, or the bigger the roll, the stronger you are.

It is as well to start off on the right foot and ban alcohol completely. Avoid trouble by being firm about photography until you get to know one another, so that you can trust each other, or maybe better still appoint an official photographer, all negatives remaining club property. Other rules will present themselves, but keep them to a minimum, for too many regulations can easily ruin the best of intentions. One extremely important aspect is the matter of conduct when together. The official naturist movement has an unspoilt reputation for morality, respect and dignity, and behaviour or speech not maintaining the highest possible tone should not be condoned. We must be firm on this point and if a warning does not bring about an improvement when someone has erred, then instant dismissal without any regrets should be the accepted procedure.

Perc. W. Cousins

(To be Continued)

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ELEVENTH NATIONAL RALLY

Wellington will welcome you! At "Five Acres" things are taking shape, and everybody here is looking forward to meeting you and giving you an enjoyable time.

This year's Rally will be four days - but, of course, anyone can come before the opening and stay as long as they like. The official opening will be the morning of Friday 28th December, but the Thursday night is included in our entertainment programme!

Courts are laid both for tennikoits and volleyball and, with table tennis, horizontal bars, swimming, etc., there will be plenty of opportunity for exercise - or perhaps you will prefer our sunbanks more. [Always assuming there's some sun ! - Ed.]

Although an up-to-the-minute programme will be prepared and in operation, we hope to give you a relaxed holiday feeling without blurting loudspeakers all the time or nerve-breaking rushing.

We are also stocking nearly everything you might need in the canteen. So once your tent is up, you're set! By the way, afternoon tea and supper will be communal.

Juniors will have some courts and the swimming pool all to themselves at set times, they can climb the bill with its beautiful views of the Hutt River, climb trees or play in our tree fort.

 

A special juniors' programme will be worked out as soon as we get an idea how many are coming.

Anything you want to know, contact our secretary. Anything: worked out day trips around Wellington with maps and all, the borrowing or hire of a tent, a billy or a stretcher, times and places of church services, and so on.

All applications for admission, please, through your own club secretary, or, for outsiders or overseas visitors, through N.Z.S.A., Box 6359, Wellington.

Your admission card will show you how to get to "Five Acres"; from then on you'll be taken care of. See you soon.

Ad.

 

Two things are essential to future progress: the manifestation of a principle, and its incarnation in deeds. Apostles of a faith which aims at construction, we cannot advance save with banners unfurled, confronting the hostile faith in deadly battle. Wait, they say. But for what? For opportunities? But what are opportunities save a special arrangement of the circumstances whose office is to give birth to deeds? And whence can opportunities arise except from our own efforts?

Joseph Mazzini

 

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NZSA 

   NEW ZEALAND SUNBATHING

   ASSOCIATION NOTES

 

Proposed amendments to the
Indecent Publications Act

It is the Government's intention this year to amend the Indecent Publications Act. In reply to a letter from us on the subject, the Minister has assured us that it is unlikely that any decision will disturb the agreement made between the N.Z.S.A. and the Government in 1957. However, should any question arise directly affecting our movement or its literature, we will be informed, so that we can make official representation.


A magazine in Esperanto

We have just received a copy of a new, duplicated magazine called Naturisto Vivo, published in U.S.A. It is illustrated, but all the text is in Esperanto. Anyone interested may borrow it on application to Box 6359, Wellington.


"World Without Shame"

Beautifully photographed at Villata by Russel Gay, still another nudist movie, entitled "World Without Shame", joins the long list. The story concerns four couples who start one of those oft-dreamt-of tropic island Edens, and is highly praised for its beauty and integrity. This is the second film to be granted the F.B.S.C. Seal of Approval.

Nudist Films in N.Z

Negotiations with the film industry in an attempt to bring out more nudist films are temporarily at a standstill. While in Auckland, our president interviewed the national distributors, hoping to break down the fear they have in placing our films in city theatres.

 

 

Unfortunately he was unable to change their views and it looks as if we are to be relegated to independent theatres for any future showings. We have a distributor willing to bring them out, but, being denied city screenings, he expects us to bear some of the costs. A matter of £250 will bring one film to New Zealand and presuming it pays as well as 'Nudist Paradise' this would be returned plus a half share of the profits. That's how we stand at the moment. Any takers?


Christmas holidays

Despite repeated advice some members continue to visit clubs without previous notification and sometimes without credentials. All members known to the club they propose to visit must advise the latter club and their letter must be sent through their own club secretary. If you are not a member of a club drop a line to this office and we will take the appropriate steps... and please remember in all cases a stamped addressed envelope. The N.Z.S.A. has now supplied all clubs interested with National Passports and it is suggested that all intending visitors to other clubs carry these for identification. The above procedures will save a lot of embarrassment.

Whether you intend to stay for a few hours or plan to pitch your tent for a longer period, you will be availing yourselves of facilities provided for your enjoyment. Just as you would expect to pay for these privileges at a motor camp, so it is only fair to do the same in a nudist club. Donation boxes are provided in all clubs for your convenience.

 

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Off-beat Corner

A diplomat is a man who remembers a lady's birthday but forgets her age.

Line Logic


There was a young man of Montrose

Who had pockets in none of his clothes.

When asked by his lass

Where he carried his brass

He said "Darling, I pay through the nose."

Arnold Bennett


Always drive as if your children were in the other car.

Line Logic

 

Mary Ann has gone to rest,

Safe at last on Abraham's breast,

Which may be nuts for Mary Ann.

But is certainly rough on Abraham.

Anon.


Lizzie Borden with an axe

Hit her father forty whacks.

When she saw what she had done,

She hit her mother forty-one.

Anon.

 

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     THE NUDELY WEDSby Bobgak     

   The Nudely Weds

 

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Talking to Women

 

Today is a cold, wet, miserable day, and although I am down at our Sun Club I don't mind admitting that I am sitting in our cabin with a couple of heaters on and all the doors closed. As well, I have a couple of thick jumpers and a warm skirt on. Wearing this amount of clothing has made me start thinking a bit. Perhaps, for some women, it is the clothes that "make" them, hence their reluctance to strip. I know myself that there is nothing finer than to be able to parade around in new clothes.

However, it is simple to arrive at your Club dressed smartly and have everyone admire your outfit and then strip. At least for a while you know that you were the centre of attraction, for once you have stripped you again become just one of the crowd. It is surprising, though, to know that just wearing a pretty pair of earrings and the usual make-up can make a lot of difference to your appearance. Sounds silly, doesn't it, but try it and see how good you feel.

 

Nudist royalty

At the moment overseas there are a lot of discussions about "Beauty Queen" contests held in each Club. As usual some are for it and others against. We don't hold any in N.Z., but I just wonder what is your opinion of these parades. Would it make those body-conscious women worse, or would it help them to try and do something about those unwanted bulges. I can't imagine myself participating in such a contest, but would you?

[There used to be a Beauty Queen contest at each National Rally up until some seven or eight years ago, but this was dropped by general agreement as being inconsistent with New Zealand naturism's acceptance of all irrespective of looks. - Ed.]


A place for you

Recently, one of our single male members enquired if his lady friend could join the Club. She is divorced and wondered in what category she belonged, as we are always talking about either our married or single women. Certainly she would be most welcome and if women in the same position, or widows, are doubtful they just have to apply to the nearest Club for membership in the usual way. We find the "single" women a bit shy of joining without a male companion, but we are very pleased to see them. Who knows, but later you might even talk some of your girl friends into the movement and that is what we like to see: plenty of women around the place.

                         


When holding a conversation, it is a good idea to let go of it occasionally.

Line Logic

 

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The Junior Section

 

Hi!

I expect that everyone is keen to read the result of our Annual Essay Competition just to see who the lucky one is... well, sorry, kids, you'll have to wait till the Rally at Wellington. How about making that an excuse to bring Mum and Dad along? Looks like it's going to be a swept-up show.

Dig that sunlight, man!

An article in a recent issue of Health about polio immunisation reminds me that it was not so long ago that another disease claimed thousands of lives a year until an obscure doctor cured himself remarkably. The disease? Tuberculosis, or, as we know it... T.B.

Unfortunately, a doctor who was studying this affliction caught it himself, and his advisers shook their heads and said that they were very sorry and all that, but they could do nothing for him. He was condemned to a dreadful slow death. After arranging all his affairs and settling all his debts, this doctor, coughing painfully, set out on what was to be his last journey.

 

He had decided to end his days away up on the mountainside in the little cabin in which he had spent so many happy hours in his youth, and there high up in the refreshing mountain air, bathed in sunshine, he settled down with his books to wait for the end.

The months went by. His friends forgot, one by one, that the T.B.-ridden doctor was dying away up in his little cabin, but they were greatly surprised - astounded, in fact - to see one day the same doctor wending his way into town bronzed, fit, happy and... cured!

The cure? Well, this was long before antibiotics and modem medicine, and the remedy for T.B. had been waiting about for ever since man had been born, for the only medicine that the T.B.-ridden doctor had was SUNLIGHT, FRESH AIR and REST. That was the miraculous cure, and soon after sanatoria sprang up all over the world aimed at carrying out the exact treatment that our doctor had.

You, as growing youngsters with boundless energy, have a lot to thank that doctor for and for the fact that we know these days that SUNLIGHT, FRESH AIR and NATURISM is bound to be good for you, as well as being great fun.

Ken

 


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News from the clubs

Percy writes from Wellington Sun and Health Society:

A bulldozer has done a terrific job levelling the area down 'below' and now we are on the last lap of draining the area. Topdressing and final levelling is expected to be finished in the near future. Plans for the administration centre and canteen have been approved and, as we have all the timber ready, that will be the next job. More tree planting with the addition of tables and seats, the finishing of the clubhouse, painting the children's equipment and providing more water are on the agenda. Three new lawns are finished and in grass and the girls are busy preparing the flower borders in readiness for the big do.

Another all-day hike, this time to one of our lighthouses, was well attended by our juniors, and an inspection of the gadgets on the station interested them all. A secluded spot for a nude swim in the sea rounded off an enjoyable day.

The social committee has a full season's activities planned right up to the Christmas Party, with a hall in the city engaged for monthly socials.


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From Canterbury Sun and Health Club Ken writes: "The summer sun is beaming down, the temperature is high, the pool is cool and everything is fine here at 'Pine Glades'. More and more cabins are sporting new coats of paint, bright curtaining and carefully tended garden plots.

Thanks to the judicious planting programme carried out by the Works Committee our entrance drive is now lined with an ornamental border of cedars, arizonicas and flowering shrubs which enhances the appearance of our 'front door'. By the time this report reaches you we probably will have a new flush toilet block in operation. This, in addition to our ablution building, will prove to be a major improvement to the facilities and amenities at 'Pine Glades'.

Canterbury has again taken the lead in the unusual and proposes to hold its first 'Art Festival' early in the New Year. Styled on the lines adopted by an American nudist resort, 'Pine Glades' will be the venue for a weekend of members' displays of photography, arts, crafts, hobbies nd sculpture, with competitive sections ranging from juniors to adults. A barbecue and evening concert has been tentatively arranged for the Saturday evening but we hope to be able to fill in more details later on in our newsletter, 'Pine Cones'."

 

 


 

 

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CLUB DIRECTORY


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


AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB Inc.
(Members) P.O. Box 2702, Auckland.

AUCKLAND SUN CLUB Inc. (Members)
P.O. Box 2925, Auckland.

KAURIMU SUN CLUB (Proprietary)
P.O. Box 15, Glen Eden, Auckland.

THE SUNSHINE NATURIST CLUB
P.O. Box 1127, Hamilton.

HAWKES BAY
P.O. Box 551, Napier.

WANGANUI SUN CLUB (Members)
P.O. Box 410, Wanganui.

WELLINGTON SUN & HEALTH SOCIETY Inc. (Members) P.O. Box 7031, Wellington.

CANTERBURY SUN & HEALTH CLUB Inc. (Members) P.O. Box 1823, Christchurch.

OTAGO SUN & HEALTH CLUB (Members)
P.O. Box 2058, South Dunedin.

SOUTHERN SUN & HEALTH CLUB (Members),
P.O. Box 486, Invercargill.


If you are not close to any of the above clubs you may like to know that other naturists are ready to form clubs in the following areas; to contact them, write to:

N.Z. Sunbathing Association, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington:

Whangarei Nelson
Gisborne Blenheim
Rotorua Oamaru
Palmerston North Timaru
Masterton  

 

 
 

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Noted:-

Perc Cousins: A Word from the President

NZSA: Amendments to Indecent Publications Act

11th Rally Wellington - 1962 (Dec)


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WS&HC's new pool

Scenes at Wellington Sun and Health SocietyInc.

Vollley Ball

See you there December 28th?

Sunbathing on the bank Not the changing shed

A scene from Glenis's home club
the Canterbury Sun and Health

Mixed marriage

Glenis, Will and their Yankiwi
(see "A Kiwi in Yankland")

Mixed marriage

Freedom on the beachs
who could possiblyobject?

Running into the seaCouple emerging from the sea Couple working on the grass