President

Perc. W. Cousins

Vice-President

Ivan Mowlem, Ray Clark

Secretary & Treasurer

Doug. Cousins

Public Relations Officer

Gerald Wakely

Overseas Correspondent

Ken Treanor

Youth Organiser

Ken Treanor

Women's Representative

Joan Treanor

Photographer

Doug. Cousins

Delegates representing all clubs

N.Z. NATURIST

Editor

Gerald Wakely

Business Manager

Doug. Cousins

Production

Annette and Bob McIver

Norman Bell

A genial New Zealand vice is the proliferation of societies and their consequent annual meetings. Many of us have just been indulging in this vice which is not really vicious - but is it wholly good?

Almost inevitably those who share an interest and get together to discuss it come away from that meeting burning with enthusiasm. This is not a bad thing - but, again, is it wholly good?

In our case we belong to a minority movement which, at the most optimistic rating, attracts 0.03 per cent of the population. Our interest is a relaxation. It not a way of life - and, unhappily, those who have tried to make it so in living memory seem to have been singularly unsuccessful. It does not make us better people because we indulge in it nor, for that matter, does it appear to make us worse. Its benefits could probably as well be claimed by devotees of gardening, hiking or cricket or beachcombing. We do what we do because we like it that way - and because the laws of the land require that we should not take our clothes off in public.

At the risk of being drummed out of the regiment one would suggest that the present is an excellent time to remind ourselves that it is necessary to keep nudism and our nudist life in its proper place. Contrary to what some of us maintain, not all naturists are saints, nor need we expect to get on like a house on fire with every naturist we meet.

On the other hand we should not hide our association with naturism merely because we dislike some naturists we meet. nor should we be afraid to say that we think it is beneficial. We will, however. make our point the more strongly if we approach the subject rationally and forbear preaching and generally forcing opinions on unwilling ears.

Might one, therefore, make a plea for more solid thinking at future Rallies on what we expect from naturism, how to put it over to others in an acceptable fashion and how we envisage naturism developing in the future? In the meanwhile, would those who go around trying to persuade everyone to drop their strides go think for a while what an unconvincing figure they cut and approach the matter more as if they were suggesting a night at the pictures?

Is anyone interested in nominating a young teacher (29), his wife and two Sons (8 and 5), for an assisted passage from Yorkshire. They are members of the Valley Sun Club, Harrogate. All that is required is that the nominator should guarantee accommodation and should say what it will be before the family is accepted. Looks like this is a chance for someone to do a fellow naturist and his family a good turn. Details with me.

Gerald Wakely

DEADLINE for the next issue is
5th April

On the vexed old question of whether or not to reveal our names, won't we really be publicly accepted much sooner once we cease to be individually anonymous? By revealing our identities wouldn't the "mystery" that at present surrounds us dissolve once our neighbours knew? "That kind Brown family" ... "Ordinary people like us" ... "Well, nobody could call them cranks"...

Unfortunately, there are some whose livelihoods are jeopardised, I gather, by puritanical employers. In short, should their bosses find out that they are employing "nudists", the axe would fall. This is a pity, and apparently there is no way around it until naturism becomes a normal activity. Therefore, it rests on those of us who are not so placed to continue paving the way to public acceptance. How fortunate we are to have this freedom. Let's use it.

But just how, exactly, to "break the ice", as it were? Here, we've found it easier to take the initiative and guide conversation to the stage where we can gently insert our own views. Avoidance of shock tactics results in less horrified surprise than one might expect, allowing for the bulk of public opinion.

Ice breakers

Many topics can serve as a lead, from "Haven't you got a lovely tan" to "Where did you go for your holidays?" to sleeping and swimming (how much more enjoyable au naturel). Sexual crimes and/or perversions such as voyeurism, exhibitionism, etc. resulting from faulty upbringing, give us another excellent lead. There is one school of thought that frowns on parental nudity as the arouser of ungovernable sexual jealousy in the child, but we personally cannot agree with it. Other factors perhaps, but not nudity alone. Who has the same opinion? Judging by your own children? I'm sure you've found the same as we have - the children accepting the human body as no greater curiosity than that of the dog or cat. And they appear to harbour less untoward tensions, traumas, or conflicts than many children reared in non-naturist homes.

Then, as another conversation-opener. there's the N.Z. Naturist to be left lying where it might catch the eye (and interest) of a visitor.

And what about badges? Is the day so distant when we will have our own little club badges (for street wear, thank you very much) just as any other society? What a perfect opportunity to explain our way of life to others, via a gentle form of "defence through attack".

Most bodies are homely

The main objections of many non-naturists seem to be aesthetic. They say, "If only I had a perfect figure I'd join like a shot". They visualise us as bronzed living statues, perfect specimens of the human race, disporting ourselves in sylvan glades... not quite the true picture, as we all know. Or one encounters the reverse attitude, "I couldn't face the sight of so many naked people - the human body is too ugly". These, I gather, imagine a naturist club as rather a chamber of horrors! To both these groups, we can only explain that neither pertains; that while the perfect bodies are rare and most are homely, a tanned unshapely figure is so much more preferable than a pallid one, and, further, that reality is seldom worse than the anticipation thereof.

And on moral grounds we can afford to be proud without, please God, becoming smug; for it is an undisputed fact that there's a high moral standard in naturist circles. And those who believe in God must surely feel that the body created by Him, and chosen for Our Lord's time on earth, can hardly be a shameful thing in itself, whether dressed or undressed.

With so much to back us up, let's not treat our naturism as a furtive thing to be publicly denied, as it were. Let's employ dignity and candour to speed the day when the naturist will no longer be a curiosity and the butt of pawky jokes. After all, "as a man thinketh, so is he".

P. Jeory

The nearer we got to Wellington the darker it became, the harder the wind blew, the more furiously it rained and the further the cold penetrated. When we arrived at Fiveacres we were quite willing to believe that no one in their right senses would stir from their comfortable houses, or even tents, in such weather. We were counting without the grand spirit and the team work that were such a feature of the 11th National Rally host club. No sooner had we stopped than Ad and Jim were beside the car and shortly we were dry and warm. Others were grateful for similar help. Our hosts were indeed hosts in deed as well as name throughout the period of the Rally - and before and after.

Such was the demand for camping space that every area was pressed into use and much work had been done to make these usable as camping sites; the car park had also been enlarged to cope with the extra demand. Later figures indicated that 177 adults attended, there were some 60 tents and 6 caravans and an undetermined number of children. Over 40 people came from Canterbury Sun & Health Club and about 50 from A.O.H.C. and Auckland Sun Club.

Executive meeting

The day preceding the Rally proper was taken up with getting dry and trying to get warm. The Executive of the N.Z.S.A. met during the morning and for most of the afternoon. Arising from this two subcommittees were appointed; they were to be seen in earnest consultation in the clubhouse at various times over the next two days whilst others were at concerts or out in the sun. The evening of this day was taken up with a concert by local Combined Youth Clubs which was well received by those who braved the cold to go to the local hall to see it.

Friday 28th December saw the first day of the Rally proper with registration and the official opening in the morning and the first part of a strenuous sports programme in the afternoon. Volley ball appears to have captured the place of star attraction previously held by tenikoits and the standard of play has improved markedly in the last three years.

In the evening a discussion session was held, this being preceded by short talks by Gerald Wakely and Ken Treanor on aspects of running a club. It was regrettably noticeable that the hot air generated by this session failed to stay around camp for the night was more than somewhat cold - in short, we fruz.

The sun!

However, the weather on the following days improved steadily and we were really able to feel that we were at a naturist club - so much so that male fashions made a nose-guard almost obligatory. Me, I preferred a red schnozz.

Sport claimed most people's interest on Saturday - and also on Sunday morning, despite the promise on the programme that the morning would be free; this was due to the interest and enthusiasm which produced eight volley ball teams.

Twist

The traditional showing of films and slides took place in the evening out of doors by popular demand in preference to the hall. The contrast between the warm sunlight depicted on the screen and the increasing coolth in the stalls and back circle was pointed. Was it this evening or the next that the 'teenagers showed us how to twist? Man, can they perambulate!

Sunday saw the Executive meeting again for what parliamentarians call a washing-up session and more hot air was let loose when the women met under Joan's chairmanship for a session. Actually, judging by all (second-hand) accounts this was a useful innovation which will probably become a permanent feature of future rallies. The N.Z.S.A. Annual General Meeting was held in the afternoon and attracted a good muster though not much in the way of discussion. Another traditional event was held in the evening: the 'Fiveacres Revue' with a glittering cast which kept its audience in spite of being held in the open air.

Hooray

The last day saw the finals of the volley ball when Christchurch beat Auckland by a wider margin than Auckland supporters liked - truth to tell, the 'Mainlanders' were steadier if less inspired. Wanganui won the senior tenikoits and Christchurch the junior. Early afternoon saw a full programme of swimming which, to this untutored eye used to going at a very sedate pace if essaying more than ten yards, was expert - and where it obviously wasn't expert it was a very good try. The finale was a campfire with the presentation of the various awards bringing to a happy finish a most successful Rally.

So much for what happened. Everyone brings away from such a crowded programme a few impressions which give colour to the bald description of events. The hard work of our hosts was evident everywhere, not only in the preparations For the Rally, but in the way that the necessary work was done during the course of the Rally. There was adequate lighting, For instance, and hot water, and an unobtrusive public address system. For those who strayed near the Canteen in the middle of the night Doug was often to be seen getting out next morning's edition of the daily newsletter which let everyone know what was going to happen and reported on what had happened. And the Canteen - it certainly lived up to its claims of being able to meet most demands. Like, I mean, those Wellington cats were really with it Rallywise - thanks, come to our pad next year.

Off-beat Corner

The national game

Brissit brawnis and broken banis.

Strife, discord, and waistis wanis.

Crookit in eild, syne halt withal -

Thir are the bewteis of the fute-ball.

Anon., 16th Cent.

The man in the wilderness asked of me.

How many strawberries grow in the sea?

I answered him as I thought good.

As many as red herrings grow in the wood.

Anon.

Not sniping at anyone, but...

Swans sing before they die - 'twere no bad thing

Should certain persons die before they sing.

S. T. Coleridge

Single men

The single male is the cause of endless controversy. A few clubs allow them, some on a very restricted quota basis, others refuse them altogether, thus losing a host of sincere hard-working members, and potential families. One club I can think of was founded by a single. Other than the original six males and six females to balance the membership, no other singles have been allowed to join or even visit. This club is crying out for young married couples, the members are growing old and so is club spirit. Will and I would never have met if we had not been fortunate enough to belong to tolerant groups.

The magazines

Of late there has been an explosive increase in the number of magazine titles on the American market. Mervin Mounce, editor of American Sunbather, lists 23 titles in the May 4 issue of his weekly newsletter. The best of these are Sundial and Nude Living, published by Ed and June Lange, both of which came out for the first time at the end of last year. Sundial deals with clubs and people. Nude Living is a "cultural, scientific, educational and sociological publication produced and distributed to illuminate the conviction that the human body is clean and wholesome..." There have been recent articles on Summerhill, sex and advertising, Freud and psychiatry, photography, beauty and sunlight. The text is well written and the photographs interesting. Unfortunately the cover and centre piece are always "girlie" type pictures.

Eden, a new quarterly produced by Mervin Mounce, is of extra good quality in reading material and pictures. Mervin Mounce also produces The American Sunbather and Nudist Leader, which are having to work hard to keep up with this recent influx of superior nudist magazines. Sun-Fun was out for the first time last week and shows promise.

Ken Price, former editor of Sun, now has four magazines of his own. The only one we have seen is international Nudistour Guide, which has five pages in colour and good family photographs. Unfortunately his publishers also distribute a large number of "girlie" titles such as Black Silk Stockings.

Sun and Sunshine and Health have taken on new formats in an effort to keep up with the progressive trend.

Stan Sohler has put out two new names. Photo-Field Trip is a good idea but not meaty enough. Urban Nudist shows potential.

The foreign titles seem to vary in quality from time to time. Most of them are in need of an English editor. The photographs are usually excellent and most magazines make use of colour.

Besides the magazines there is a wide circulation of pamphlets and newsletters. Mervin Mounce puts out a weekly letter to all clubs; part of this is devoted to comment, and then follows a list of potential members; clubs answer those enquiries from their area. Other circulars come from the ASA, Stan Sohler, and Ray Connet, the American editor of Sun and Health. A recent addition to this field is one by Lee Sprouse. He lists clubs and facilities, information which is hard to get from other sources - magazines cover this field inefficiently.

Radio and television play their part, also. Ed and June Lange have appeared on the "Tonight Show" as well as others. Zelda Suplee appeared on this show also and the PM EAST show. There is much to read and see about nudism; but does the public always see the best? It is up to us to make sure that they do.

These are only my impressions. I have not seen enough clubs for myself. We are planning on going further afield in the summer.

Word has been received by the board of directors of your club that it is run by a clique. Upon investigation we find this statement is true. Furthermore we find the clique is composed of faithful members who are present at every meeting, who accept appointments to committees, who give willingly of their time, energies, efforts and money, and who sincerely believe that the more one puts into his club, the more he will get out of it. There is no question that the enthusiasm, responsibility and efforts of these members are of inestimable value to your club.

And we therefore suggest that you join the clique. It is not a difficult matter to do so - in fact, it is very easy. Begin by attending meetings regularly; take a more lively interest in club activities, make helpful. constructive suggestions, and accept responsi-bilities to serve on committees. Show a continual interest in all affairs pertaining to your club. Before you realise it, you will become a member of the clique and you will be surprised to know how anxious they are to have you.

From The Kaniksu Post, written by Editor, Joan Sutherlin, quoted in Canadian Sun-Air

Hello, Naturists! I would like to introduce my husband, my children and myself. We are Jerry and Harryette, and Steve, aged 8, and Denise, aged 6, originally of Sunair Health Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.A. As Americans, and I'd better say this fast before we take out N.Z. citizenship papers, we think the nudists of N.Z. are wonderful and have done a magnificent job towards being accepted by the doubting public. To this we say "Congratulations". For we know this attitude of acceptance did not just exist. You have worked hard to reach this degree of acceptance. This speaks well of you but it also speaks well of the country for it shows good, clean, wholesome thinking. N.Z. is known the world over for its advanced, modern way of thinking in many fields. It has been the testing ground for many new and different ways of life and government. Who knows but what it will also be among the first to grant nudism on the public beaches, which we feel is the height of acceptance in the world of non-nudists. We feel that this would be putting nudism in its proper place in the scheme of life, for what is more natural than the sea, the sun and the nude figure? Our very name, Naturists, says that this should be part of our way of life. Yes, it will take work, hut then maybe we would not appreciate our freedoms if we did not have to work for them. However, you will have an easier job in obtaining these freedoms than many other countries, for N.Z. is the breath of freedom and newness itself. This does not mean that you should slack for when you are able to obtain the freedom of nudism on the public beaches, and other freedoms, the eyes of the nudist world will be upon you and when you have proven that such can work to the better health of mind and body, then the free world will not be far behind you. So you are not doing a job for yourselves alone, or just your country; you are doing a service for the world. Now that I have spoken as an American let me speak as a would-be naturalised New Zealander. Let's all get on the ball and make our acceptance even greater.

How it started

Before I start our chapter on N.Z. let me go back... Jerry and I joined the nudist movement in March 1954. I suppose the story of our joining is much like everyone else's. Jerry discovered the idea and brought it home to me. We had a good laugh and wondered why these crackpots behaved in this peculiar manner. Our son Steve was one week old when Jerry first introduced the idea. By the time Steve was five weeks old we had written enough letters and had enough information to make us curious enough to drive 250 miles to our nearest camp and discover for ourselves what it was all about. The day was cold and bleak with the temperature hanging at two degrees of frost all day. Naturally, we were quite sceptical and were suspicious it was some illegal scheme, but we were young and foolish and quite game for the adventure. We sat at the entrance to a motor camp with a white card under our windscreen wiper as we had been instructed for some 45 minutes before Henry appeared. During this time many thoughts went through our heads and frankly we were scared to death. Neither of us smoked for fear it was some fanatical group and we didn't want to offend. Several strange looking characters approached the car and each time this happened our fears increased. We were just on the verge of starting the car and making a run for it when Henry appeared. He roared up in his car, jumped out and came bouncing over to our car looking like a physical education instructor, as he was dressed in white pants, white shirt and white shoes and looked as though he were in the prime of health.

He gave us time for no further fears because without ado he hopped into our car and announced, "You must be Harryette and Jerry. I am Henry." Henry has that wonderful way about him that makes you feel immediately at ease. At the end of an hour we found that we had poured out every fact about ourselves from birth to our future dreams.

Henry announced at this point he was going to waive any further investigation on us and to follow him; we were going out to the club grounds and take pictures. Before we had time to stammer any questions as to why, he bounced out of our car and into his and was away down the road at an astounding speed. We managed to keep up with him somehow as he sped along and made many turns on unsealed roads. At some point we realised we were in the next state. All this happened so fast we were still full of fear and were just sure somehow all this picture talk had to be blackmail. We decided that as soon as we stopped we were going to inquire further before we even got out of the car. We made a final turn and before we knew it were inside a locked gate and rolling along a sand road through heavy bush. Suddenly we came to a clearing with a small house of questionable vintage. There was no one in sight. Henry again bounced out of his car and came over to tell us that we could get undressed in the cabin while he set up his camera by the big old chimney outside the cabin. Jerry in a very nervous voice blurted out the question, "Say, what is all this picture business anyway?" Henry explained to us that even though nudism is not unlawful in this area that other clubs had trouble and he was not going to let anything happen to his group. He was safeguarding the club by taking pictures in the nude of all people who entered the grounds just in case they decided to go into the outside world and make trouble. He could always say, "See, they were there too." Since we were there in only the sincerest interest of nudism we permitted him to take the pictures. However, we were still in some doubt, for there seemed to be no one else around the property. When we inquired about this, Henry explained that this nudist idea was strictly for fine weather. We certainly did not have a pleasant day that day. Due to the cold, our first exposure was very brief. After the pictures were taken, we redressed, and went to look around the property. The Club consists of 450 acres, but only about 18 acres are developed. The Clubhouse dates back to the Revolutionary War of 1776. It has had the addition of a large kitchen, dining hall, and ablution block. The main part of the house was used for a dormitory when we first joined. Now a proper dormitory has been erected. As for a swimming area, the creek that was known as "Horse Pen Creek", for obvious reasons, during the Revolutionary War has been dammed and made a very nice three-acre lake. It has concrete steps leading into it and the border nicely finished in a brick wall. There is about an acre equipped for the children, and fenced so that parents will not have to keep a constant watch. Naturally, there is the traditional volleyball court. In those early days when we first joined, the court was not used very much, for all daylight hours were spent in the development of the property. Henry owns the grounds and everything on them, yet it is not run as a proprietary club. Although not a millionaire, Henry puts up all the money for anything to be done, and the members help with the work. The fees are very nominal but then Henry is very big hearted. To belong to the Eastern Sunbathing Association, American Sunbathing Association, and Sunair cost approximately £2 yearly. We did pay a ground fee at our own insistence. This amounted to 7/- for the entire family per visit, be it two days or two weeks. This amount was handled on an honour system, and many contributions were given anonymously. We were most pleased with all we saw on this first visit, but our introduction lacked something... people. We left still not knowing what our reaction would be to being nude in front of a large gathering of people. We had that long drive back and Henry contacted the Club president, who invited us to spend the night in his home before our return. We found life in that nudist home much like our own home life.

Harryette C., CS & HC

(To be continued)

Now that our membership and bank balance are growing, we should begin to consider forming a committee, with the necessary officials to look after the various aspects of the club, such as secretary, treasurer, P.R.O., etc. Meanwhile estate agents should be contacted in an effort to find a suitable plot of land for a club site. This could well be a long job and one which should not be hurried, anyway, for your grounds need to be reasonably near to public transport, reasonably flat, with water, yet secluded or capable of seclusion to ensure privacy. It must also be remembered that building and other development projects can well ruin in a few years what at the present time is suitable. On top of this the price needs to be within reasonable bounds. Most clubs have one or two among their ranks who are able to assist with a substantial loan. If a mortgage has to be raised, often a member will offer to act as trustee and guarantee security, but whichever way it goes, encourage all members to assist with loans, debentures or donations, for the keen members are those with a financial interest. I have seen £800 raised by a small group for a deposit on a £1200 property in the few weeks while the transaction was being finalised and the same group bought a £2000 site about 12 months later. So you can feel that it has been done before.

See the cop

Presuming you have now purchased your grounds, one of the first things you should do is to notify your nearest police station of our intentions and give them details of just where your property is and give them an open invitation to inspect it at any time. Also your local authority should know of your intentions, for it is better that they know from you than to learn by some grapevine method that is sure to become distorted in its travels. An invitation to inspect by arrangement is a move that will encourage acceptance and avoid possible trouble later. If you have water on the property, then inform the nearest fire brigade of its existence and give them permission to use it in time of emergency. While on the subject, it is a good idea to make friendly overtures to your neighbours, the nearest store and service station. When these people are correctly informed, they will be in a better position to counter slander and direct enquirers, and you are in a better position to be respected and have your grounds protected.

A few tools and a shed in which to keep them is the first essential on the site, for most probably there will be a road to put in, clearing and levelling to do and tree planting in season. Ultimately a club house, games court, kiddies' area and a swimming poo1 will have to be provided and here again money is required. For a few years, subscriptions will have to be high and every conceivable means employed to raise money. Voluntary labour and 'that friend in the know' can cut movement throughout the greater part of the English-speaking world is the reward. All you have to do is to follow their fine down expenses a lot, but a certain amount is still required. In any case, let your planning evolve gradually, taking in the essentials first and adding the larger amenities as funds and labour become available. Patience may be needed on the part of the progressive element in the early days, but growth will come in the exact proportion that members are prepared to make it possible. All should take their fair share of building the club and gaining new members, raising money and developing the site. During the process you are among friendly people, you are enjoying freedom and you are a part of an organisation that means so much. True, it is costing you a lot of hard cash and you probably work harder these week-ends than you have ever known before, but could you apply money and labour to better advantage in any other sphere? The answer is a definite 'No'. It is a big undertaking and it is expecting a lot, more than most people are willing to give, but in years to come, when there stands a thriving club with full facilities and healthy happy members, you will be able to feel justifiably proud in the fact that it was you and your efforts that started it all. Dozens of men and women have done just that during the past 25 years and a strong, progressive example. The pioneering has been done for you.

Perc. W. Cousins

Those who make their dress a principal part of themselves will, in general, become of no more value than their dress.

William Hazlett

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Regarding the nudist philosophy, remember people often begrudge others that which they themselves have not the courage to enjoy.

If you intend to travel, particularly over seas, you should have an I.N.F. Passport. Write to this office for particulars.

I.N.F. badges are also available. Blue on silver, about the size of a sixpenny piece, they are made as brooches or as pins. Only 3/- each.

Pamphlets covering a wide range of subjects relative to this movement are available. Send 6d in stamps. Excellent material to help your friends.

Warning

We have received a warning from the I.N.F. not to do business with a French firm by the name of Nature et Beaute. They are circularising clubs and others offering various naturist films on a commercial basis. 

Executive meeting

The Executive meeting was well attended and took place on 28th December, starting at 9.45 a.m. and concluding at 4.30 p.m. Perc. was in the chair and the minutes were ably kept by Heather.

Major decisions were: Norman Bell undertook to back the import of the naturist film 'Travelling Light' to the extent of £175, being the balance of the amount sought from the movement by the importer;

Photographs taken at National Rallies are to be used for N.Z.S.A. records and publication purposes only, and no photos are to be sold other than to the subjects in the case of close-ups or at the discretion of the Official Photographer in the case of general views; the Mowlem Trophy for an increase in membership over the year was retained by Canterbury; a sub-committee produced a draft brochure, which was accepted and will be printed and subsidised by the N.Z.S.A.; Doug's booklet on hot springs was adopted as an official N.Z.S.A. publication to be made available to holders of National or International Naturist passports only.

Changes in officers were: Ray Clark from Canterbury became second Vice President, a new position; Em resigned as Secretary and her place was taken by Doug, who remained as Treasurer, Official Photographer and also Business Manager of the 'N.Z. Naturist'; Jim Quinlan resigned as Liaison Officer and this position was not refilled.

Other major decisions: the exchange and sale of overseas magazines would be tried out as a N.Z.S.A. activity; a new cover would be introduced for the 'N.Z. Naturist' and prices would be increased as follows - Club members 1/6, shops 2/-, direct subscriptions 2/- per issue or 7/- for 4 issues; a draft constitution was prepared by a sub-committee and would be circulated to clubs for discussion and finalisation at the next Rally.

Auckland Outdoor Health Club offered its grounds as the venue for the next Rally.

And there is always what Mrs Jones down the street will think if our interest becomes known.

Let us say, in all fairness, it is only right for a thinking person to question this radical step and to want to know a few of the whys and wherefores and it is equally right to ourselves and fair to the movement that we make absolutely sure we receive the right answers, for we must be thoroughly convinced that it is right and proper to be a nudist in order to be a good one and a credit to the movement. Make no mistake, this movement needs and must have only people who are a credit to it. Others are not wanted.

Perc. W. Cousins

At the Rally held at Wellington a suggestion was made that a "Women's Hour" be held. The idea was accepted on the understanding that if this first session was not successful then no further ones would he held. It is pleasing to note that the meeting was well attended, all clubs being represented, and ideas were discussed seriously.

The Single Man: Some members feel that there are too many single men in the clubs, but the majority feel that the single man is, on the whole, an asset to their clubs, mainly because he is usually a worker and there is the possibility that he will eventually bring in his girlfriend.

Partial Undressing: The general opinion on this subject was that articles of underwear on either sex are not desirable and that there should be complete dress or complete undress. However we have nothing against a person wearing a shirt as a protection against sunburn.

Activities for Women: It was generally felt that more activities should be arranged for women members, ideas being P.T. classes, volley ball games and other sports. It was suggested that during the winter months we find ways of raising money to buy suitable sports equipment.

Young Children Outside Clubs: Some mothers experienced difficulty in keeping their children from undressing when away from the club. The general opinion was that one couldn't explain to the smaller child that what he could do at the club was not permitted at home. As the law states that a child under seven is in his legal rights to run around naked we can see nothing indecent about his stripping.

Nudism and Pregnancy: Provided a woman in this condition is careful and does not overdo her sunbathing it was generally felt that the life is ideal for her.

The Relationship between Youngsters and Adults: Mention was made of the attitude of the Christchurch youngsters and even 'teenagers calling all the adults 'Aunty' or 'Uncle'. Several of the women present would like to see this idea adopted in their clubs.

Use of Names: It was felt that the use of surnames in clubs should be left to the individuals, but on the whole the general idea was that the names should be known where possible. The use of false Christian names was incompatible with sincere naturism.

May I say for myself that I was very pleased to be able to talk to you all and was glad to hear your various ideas and opinions and certainly hope to be there again next year.

Hi!

Once again another National Rally has concluded - a Rally that will be remembered by many youngsters as their first. Thanks to the Wellington Club and their Youth Organiser, Philip, I am sure that there was not much in the way of 'nothing to do, Mum' at 'Fiveacres'. Perhaps the highlight of the Rally was the organised hike of about one mile to a member's section of bush-covered land where lunch and a grand walk through the trees and scrub, coupled with a swim in the little tinkling stream, made a memorable trip for the young people who went.

Around the Twist??

A popular attraction at the Rally was the impromptu item by the 'teenagers of the demonstration Twist. For several minutes the usually staid adults were shown what the 'squares' and 'creeps' were really missing, and they found out that even the same 'squares' and 'creeps' can dish it out too, for the beat of the Twist kept Coby and Keith going right to the bitter end!

Rally Competition Results

Fiveacres Table Tennis Cup- Jim (CSHC)

Junior Tenikoit Trophy - Jim and Wendy (CSHC)

Best All-round Boy - Jim (CSHC)

Best All-round Girl - Anne (CSHC)

Runners-up - Phillip (AOHC), Stewart (OSHC), Jocelvn (WSC), Robin (CSHC)

David Wells Swimming Trophy (Girl and Boy) - Robin (CSHC), Paul (WSHC)

Essay again

It's really too bad about the Essay Competition last year, but so many have apologised about not having attempted it (because of School Cert. swot) that we are again launching an Essay Competition for 1963. The subject is the same... 'Sport in the Sun Club', and the same prizes are offered: 1st Prize £l/l/-, 2nd Prize 10/6, and two consolation prizes of 7/6 each.

So there you are, lads and lassies, be in to win, have your entries in to me care of the NZSA, P.O. Box 6359, Wellington, as soon as you like, and then plan what you can do with the dough!! Entries close November 20th.      Cheerio.

Ken

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Auckland Outdoor Health Club

A Visitors Day held early in the season for the first time eliminated the usual dressed period. The sunny weather enticed about 60 visitors to our grounds. As had been hoped, many of the visitors soon joined in unobtrusively and any possible embarrassment associated with a mass undress was avoided. A representative of Playdate was present on this and on a previous occasion, and an article on the club has now appeared in this magazine.

A children's Christmas Party was most successful with presents from a red-robed and red-faced Santa, followed by food and soft drinks. The children's corner is now well equipped with swings, slide and seesaws purchased with profits from our winter socials.

Auckland Sun Club

The club held a very successful A.G.M. during the afternoon of Labour Day. A new committee was elected with Charlie as President. In view of Norman Murray's projected departure to Kohukohu he was elected Patron of the club.

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Evelyn and Keith are two new members on the committee with Wally and Tom re-elected in their offices of Treasurer and Secretary.

Recent weeks have seen the completion of our rustic bridge across the creek; the cleaning and draining of the roadway, and its resurfacing with 5 yards of metalling; further extension of the carpark and the refilling of the creek for this season's bathing.

Canterbury Sun and Health Club

Most of the 'resident' Pine Gladers went to the Rally at Wellington, a contingent of 45 attending. The stay-at-homes, under the leadership of Geoff and Bill, enjoyed a happy festive season and are jealously proud of the all-time record temperature of 100 degrees reached in early January.

Recently there were no fewer than three local daily items in the newspapers. several 'spot' items in the NZBC news bulletin, and an article in a New Zealand weekly within a few weeks of one another. This, plus the 'heat wave' and the return of 'Nudist Paradise' for a request (and not by us) screening, has put nudism and particularly the Canterbury Club before the Christchurch public as never before.

Otago Sun and Health Club

After a run of dull week-ends the weather has picked up and the sunbathing season is in full swing with club membership increasing satisfactorily. New faces are to be seen at the club grounds almost every week-end and the games court and pool have been much in use.

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