#  43 - June 1967 

[The New Zealand Naturist - Winter] Editor: Perc Cousins (Pages: 40 - 30c - 3/-)

Contents:-

Editorial
News From All Over the World - USA, Behind the Iron Curtain, Alaska
Talking About Books
Oh, to be a Child Again by Perc. Cousins
Junior Section with Joan
TV comes to Fiveacres
Talking to Women with Joan
Lament - a poem by Jewel
The Northern Sun Seekers
Letter from a Son (No 7)
Photography and the Naturist
Soliloquy on a Serviette
News from the Clubs (5)
A Call to Action by Julia Todd Forbes
Quote of the Month
Excursions of Northern Sunseekers
My Life - Part 1 by Tom
Revelation - a poem by Ray Tyndall
Readers Have Their Say
Health in the Sun
NZSA Notes - 16th National Rally, Last National Rally Photographs, Joan Treanor is Back with Us, Perc Cousins Trust Fund, The NZ Naturist, Incorporation, Price Increase, From Our New P.R.O.
The Refugee by Kevin
Club Directory: (13)

Noted

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	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

 

 

NEW ZEALAND SUNBATHING ASSOCIATION INC.

President		Perc. W. Cousins, Wellington
Vice-Presidents		Roy Clarkson, Christchurch Jock Shoolbread, Auckland
Secretary - Treasurer		Doug. Cousins, Wellington
Public Relations Officer		Ralph Riccalton, 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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A WORD TO THE NEW READER

Do the pictures in this magazine shock you? There has to be a first time for everything and maybe you have never seen a magazine with so many pictures of completely naked people. You have probably seen plenty where the subjects are nearly naked, but not quite. These sort of illustrations appear in great quantity in all periodicals and newspapers and are usually put there to add interest to the publication and help the sales. We probably look at and enjoy these pictures, even though they may have the effect of arousing sexual desires. But many of us take them and many go on buying them for the "kicks" they give.

But when we come to make comparisons between the complete nudes and the semi-suggestive ones, we sooner or later discover that it is the semi-concealment that arouses our unhealthy thoughts. The complete nude, which conceals nothing, and therefore leaves nothing to the imagination, is finally found to be the best and healthiest, not only to the viewer, but also to the person thus pictured.

We can get used to anything in time and nudists find they can mingle with other nude people and accept them for the type of people they are, regardless of their undressed state. But why, some uninformed people may say, must they take everything off?

Well, just as the picture of a nude person does not stimulate like those that are suggestively posed to concentrate attention on the "hidden parts", so it is in real life, and that, dear reader, is one of the main planks upon which the nudist movement is based. Complete nudity in private club grounds and among like-minded members, is one of the healthiest activities there are.

For, why should we cover some parts of our bodies? Admittedly, there are those who could not be able to exercise control, either inside or outside a nudist camp, but the majority, as we prove among the hundreds of members in our clubs, enjoy the freedom and enjoy a healthy mental and physical outlook as a result.

And think of the children. What a wonderful way in which to start their lives, free from morbid curiosity and able to face life, with its temptations and misrepresentations, fearlessly and unashamed.

Take another look at the people illustrated in this magazine. Don't they look happy and fit? What husband would bring his wife to such a club if he did not trust everybody and what parents would bring their children to such a club, if they thought it would do them the slightest harm?

No, think again before you condemn. Study the pictures and read the text with an open mind. If you would like to enquire further about this movement, you will find a complete list of addresses on page 40. Perhaps one of our brochures would clear up a lot of your doubts. It will only cost you 8d (7c) to send an enquiry with a stamped, addressed envelope enclosed. Think about it seriously and get that letter away before you change your mind.

- PERC. W. COUSINS

  

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NEWS & VIEWS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

 

INTERNATIONAL NATURIST FEDERATION                

 

On a national invitation basis, Olive Dell Ranch Club extended a warm welcome to all nudists to compete in the 3rd annual mid-winter Olympic Games held in January last.

There were 35 events, occupying two days, with the usual flag-raising ceremony and torch bearing opening. A specially banked track was prepared for this year's events and all contestants wore shoes only. Beautiful trophies and gold medals were awarded by the reigning king and queen and evening entertainments were a highlight of an exciting weekend.

There appears to be continual signs of an increasing readiness on the part of communist countries to accept nudism, largely for two main reasons: 1. Health and 2. Money. While doctors in our countries seem to play down the value of sunshine on nude bodies, those in the USSR agree that people in the big cities who are deprived of the opportunity of enjoying sunshine are afflicted with sleeplessness, nervous disorders and lack of energy through "solar starvation" and come up with sound reasons for enjoying the many benefits of constant exposure to the ultra-violet rays of the sun. Countries like Bulgaria and Yugoslavia are doing a booming business by providing beaches for nude sunbathing and are doing their utmost to attract visitors from other countries where such facilities do not exist.

"A surprising statistic on nudism in the United States reveals that the highest incidence of nudist camps or colonies per capita is found not in sunny California or Florida, as one might expect. It's in Alaska, where the sun may not shine as often, but the spaces are wide and free from prying eyes." - John Ball, Reader's Digest, February, 1967.

 

  

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ARE CONVENTIONAL
MOTHERS BECOMING
ARTIFICIAL? from Hellos

"During the last war, in 1944 before I became a nudist, I was seated in a railway coach on my way home for my furlough. Seated across the aisle from me was a young mother with her lovely baby. I had been reading a magazine and had stopped to rest my eyes for a moment.

I noticed the young mother unbutton her blouse and place her free hand inside. I thought nothing of it, for I assumed that she intended to scratch herself. Then, I saw her hand bring forth a lovely white breast from its resting place. I felt embarrassed, but I hadn't seen a woman's breast before, so, even though I was embarrassed, I continued to regard her.

She couldn't have been more than twenty. She possessed an attractive figure and a beautiful face. She saw me looking at her and blushed modestly. I blushed too, but I continued to regard her movements. She raised the baby's head to her lovely breast and nursed him. For her this was the most natural thing in the world. This was the first time that I had seen a mother nurse her child.

The young mother looked up at me and smiled. I returned the smile and continued to watch her nurse her baby. She didn't mind my watching in the least. It was a beautiful, godly thing to behold. At least, I thought so, for I sat there like a little child entranced by this natural episode. I was 18 at the time. Only after she had finished nursing her child and had replaced her attractive mammary gland in her blouse, was I able to resume my reading. Nature has always fascinated me.

If all the conventional women possessed that young mother's unashamed, natural maternal attitude, I am certain that they would be feeding their babies from their breasts today, instead of feeding them from a bottle. A mother who has nursed her baby loves her baby more than one who has not, of this I am positive.

BEVERLY NICHOLS in Woman's Own

"Are the prudes never going to realize that when the vast majority of females take off their clothes (and this applies even more strongly to the vast majority of men) they become not more, but less alluring. Will they never understand that decency resides not in putting things on, but in taking things off.

MAN (a monthly publication of the Royal Anthropological Institute)
by Miss M. E. Durham

When in Albania in 1920, she said that the men living along the Drin, who are in the habit of crossing it by swimming by the aid of inflated sheep skins, show no self-consciousness about being seen nude. She says, "at Apripa Gurit I was ferried over the river in a rude bucket. One of the ferrymen, who was stark naked, sat down by me and chatted affably. He undertook to guide us on to the village, sent a boy back over the river to fetch his very best clothes and sat talking to us until they arrived, when he took three-quarters of an hour to array himself." •

 

  

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OH, TO BE A CHILD AGAIN

ONE day last summer I watched half a dozen boys and girls with their togs and towels on their way to the beach. Perhaps the youngest of them was not ready for swimming yet, but they were certainly on their way to the beach, no doubt to paddle and play as only children can. As they went along the road, sometimes dawdling, sometimes running, laughing and carefree, their complete freedom from the worries and troubles of many of their elders was impressed upon me. Happy children! Lucky children! Not a care in the world, just happy little boys and girls as they are known all over the globe.

The beach for which they were heading boasted of only one small three-sided shelter, but they were too young to be concerned about a little thing like that. Their parents were obviously quite content to permit them undressing together, satisfied in the knowledge that they were too young and innocent. And so they were. Their minds were as free from harmful thoughts as the kiss of a shaft of early morning sunlight on a flower. Lucky children!

But in all probability, this innocence is going to be changed very soon. They are going to learn that they must not undress together, that boys and girls must be separated for that purpose and that there is something very wrong about being seen naked by one another. They will learn that their sex organs are not quite nice and that matters relating to them must not be discussed openly; that there is something shameful about them. They will begin to gather that the girls must cover their breasts and never let boys see them whatever happens. Goodness knows why, but they mustn't. So their childlike innocence is to be destroyed and they are to be taught to grow up in doubt, curiosity and mystery. A sorry state of affairs.

Who is to be blamed for it? Parents should blush with shame and utter disgrace, for theirs is the responsibility. Yes, you mothers and fathers are passing on your ignorance and age-old conventional attitude without stopping to think of the positive harm you are doing. All children's minds are pure until contaminated by your influence and direction. Let us just go into the matter a little closer.

You will admit that your child is pure and innocent while it is young, but that contact with others changes this state of affairs. But it is no use blaming it on to others, for the responsibility is yours first, last and always. Instead of thoughtlessly saying, "Turn round, Bobbie, or Mary will see you," or "Put your clothes on at once, you naughty girl," or "Don't let the children next door see you like that," etc., etc., why not a sensible approach? Why not accept nudity and sex as natural, which they are, despite the adult efforts to make them appear corrupt or hush-hush?

Our bodies are masterpieces of creation and deserve the utmost respect and reverence. Their functions, be they digestive, mental, recuperative or sexual are all equally wonderful and important and why in heavens name hedge some aspects with insincerity and shame? Think it over! Think of your own upbringing. If you were told the facts so that all your questions were answered truthfully, you were one of the lucky ones, but if the opposite was the case, don't pass on that ignorant attitude. Be truthful and natural, for an honest approach is the only one to satisfy juvenile curiosity.

If your children are in the habit of seeing you both undressed without fuss or bother, you are starting right. Answer their questions intelligently in language that they can understand. Let them know they are receiving a "square deal" ad they will think no more about it until their normal growth brings fresh queries. So lead them to understand and respect their bodies and completely dissipate their doubts or fears.

The possible thoughtlessness and indiscretion of youngsters in telling their school friends what they know or blurting out embarrassing remarks when the vicar is sipping tea should not occasion any worry, for only one attitude is right and yours is it. It should not be hard to explain your point of view if the situation demanded it. On the other hand, it is quite possible that by doing so you will be starting somebody else to think a bit instead of blindly accepting these things like so many people do. In fact it would provide you with an opportunity of giving somebody else's children a better start and surely that is worthwhile.

I well recall a photograph reproduced in another naturist magazine depicting a mother with her son, a boy of about 12 years of age. They were both nude and obviously accepted that state as normal and healthy. It was a lovely example of what I have been saying, true companionship and understanding, a goal for which any parent can aim. What an open and free mind that lad has with which to face the future, safe in the knowledge that his mother is there to guide and help with a mutual appreciation of their bodies and all that they mean to them. The caption beneath the picture ran, "Frankly, clothed society has no substitute for those intimate understandings between parent and child which are at the heart of nudism."

I would like to conclude by saying that my wife and I have proved the value of this line of thought in the raising of our own boy and girl. They have been encouraged to be frank on all matters and have received helpful and correct answers to their questions about their bodies and their organs.

The bathroom door is never locked and they have now grown to man and womanhood without curiosities, mysteries or illusions. They have little interest in the risqué story and conversation of their unenlightened friends and they are indeed a credit to this commonsense and natural approach.

What we have done, you can do, so at least think about it and ask yourself whether you are giving your family a fair chance. Be forthright and honest and cut out the humbug and let your children grow up informed, free and still pure.

- PERC. W. COUSINS

The greatest test of a man's ability is not to undertake a job because he likes it, but to undertake a job he does not like and do it as if he did like it.

  

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with Joan

THIS will be a new experience for me, dealing with the youth of the nudist movement, for although I have helped with the sports side in my club, I haven't had a great deal to do with the youth in general. So I am calling on you all to help me make this year a success.

You must have suggestions that you would like to see carried out, or else know of somebody in another club who is doing something worthwhile that you feel would be good in every club. If so, will you please drop me a line and tell me all about it.

There is bound to be someone with a personal problem that maybe I can help out with if you felt like discussing it with me. I really want to be of some use to you all, but honestly I need your help, so please don't hesitate in getting out that pen and paper right now and writing off something to me.

From time to time we see in the papers some firm sponsoring a project for the youth members to enter into. There are essays, art works, etc., which I am sure we could do as well. Of course these firms normally offer wonderful prizes like bikes, etc., which our movement would be unable to do, but I am sure we don't all feel that we can't do something without winning a prize at the end of it.

If some of you are like me and enjoy writing letters, I am sure that there are others in various clubs who would enjoy having a nudist pen-friend. There are also school holidays or if you are working, you must at some time get a holiday when you could do a straight swap and stay at someone's house in a different city while that person whose house you are at could stay at yours.

These are just ideas that are coming to me while I sit here typing, so I am sure you can all come up with some ideas. If you would like a pen-friend, do write to me stating your preferences and I am sure that your address, or club address could be published so that interested persons can correspond with you.

I was a little disappointed to see only a few of the youth members enter for the sports at the recent Rally. That is something every club could do after they have appointed a sports committee comprising someone who will see that the youth are included in the sports programme for the year. Most of the clubs have swimming pools, so monthly swimming sports could be arranged. Also one idea that has met with a lot of approval is to have a swimming progress chart and as each child achieves something, she or he is awarded a star. This chart can go from a three year old up to the adults and is certainly a help as well as an incentive.

I think that all clubs have tenikoit and volleyball courts and this is great fun for young and old. You could always get Mum and Dad to come and have a game with you too, and that would be nice for the whole family. Those are just a few ideas on sports but there are sure to be others that you can do so as not to become bored.

I think that I have given you enough ideas at the moment so I will now wait until I hear from you and then pass your ideas or suggestions on to others. All letters sent to P.O. Box 6359, Wellington, will be forwarded.

                                                Cheerio for now,

                                                       JOAN

 

  

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TV COMES TO FIVEACRES

by the P.R.O.

FOR several years now, the idea of TV shots being taken inside a nudist club has exercised the minds of the Wellington Sun Club members, and on one of our near-perfect Sundays last summer, this actually took place. Four members volunteered to be interviewed in close-ups and no one objected to being in the background for the general shots. The programme on the screen, covering some 7 minutes of time, was included in the popular Town and Around, a feature incorporating people and events in and around the capital.

The show commenced by Mike Minehan asking people in the street what they thought of naturism a couple of days before, and using some of the comments in his interviews with members on the grounds. The team, consisting of the producer (a lady), the cameraman, the sound technician and the interviewer were taken over the grounds so that they could formulate plans for the shooting and then introduced to the folk willing to be photographed. A number of good shots were cut out in the final editing, but there was a limited time to show some aspects of the grounds with members lounging in the sun, frolicking in the pool or playing games. The nudity of members was soon accepted as a matter of course and frequent comments were made about the wonderful tans most of them had.

The time passed all too quickly and this was one of the assignments the team was loathe to leave, but not before two of the men had sampled the pool sans clothes.

The actual screening took place early in February and it must have stirred a lot of latent interest, for several prospects applied for membership within hours of the screening. This was helped by several letters which appeared in the newspapers, some for and some against. However, our PRO team was ready for action and followed up quickly with factual comments in several papers.

The screening was well received generally and occasioned little adverse comment, in fact, after discussing it with a number of viewers in all walks of life, we came to the conclusion that it had surprised most and pleased quite a few. Among the new recruits, the interviewer himself signified his desire to join, as relaxation is so important in his job, he could see that Fiveacres could supply that need. On the whole a most satisfactory experiment. •

 

  

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with Joan

MAY I say a big hello to you all again, for it is most pleasing to be back on these pages again, and right now I want to say thank you to the many women who corresponded with me whilst I was in Malaya and also since my return. It was great to see so many familiar faces again whilst in Auckland.

I really think that the heading of this page will have to be altered, as I was agreeably surprised while at the Rally to have quite a few men approach me and inform me that they look forward to my articles. It made my old halo practically reach breaking point.

But seriously though, I do think that it is good that the men are interested in the women's views and what they are doing.

Will those women who promised to write to me in regard to their happenings at their various clubs please don't forget as I know that besides my interest in you all, there must be women in other clubs who could use your ideas. And to the women who stay at home, your letters could perhaps be the incentive to their joining a club. And of course, don't forget the photos for the magazine, especially if you are unfortunate enough to be endowed with a figure like mine, but at least it shows intending members that we all haven't wonderful figures.

Once again at the Rally, the women held a discussion session, and we talked about the wearing of suitable clothing on the grounds and most were in agreement that the standard of this had improved this last year.

Various ideas were given with regard to children who attend school and find their mates laugh at them because they are nudists, but I do find that most mothers, with the help of the children themselves, soon overcome this difficulty without any bother and certainly without causing the child to want to give up belonging to a club. Most children don't seem to worry about it at all and usually inform the other youngsters who are trying to tease them about their belonging to a club, that it is they who are missing out on a good thing.

It's a pity that the weather hasn't been so kind to us this summer, for I think that all over New Zealand it has been generalized, but perhaps we can be hopeful that winter this year should be like what summer was supposed to have been. At least there shouldn't have been so many cases of bad sunburn this year as we seem to find in the clubs each season. I know it is lovely to be brown all over, but at least please don't overdo it. I saw too many cases of really bad sunburn while in Malaya to want to see any more here.

It's strange really that we do want to get tanned all over isn't it, for the locals of Malaya are just the opposite and do their best to get white. We even saw an advertisement in the local paper for a cream that turns you white, or at least as would be possible for them. I found that when playing badminton against the locals, that I was always the brownest on the courts. When I first started sunbathing in Malaya, wearing as little as possible, my amah thought I was crazy, and immediately went and brought back the amahs of all our neighbours to show them her "Crazy Mem".

As usual, I put my foot in it the other day. I was in hospital and every time the nurses came to attend the patient next to me, they always remarked on her glorious tan, until in the end I casually asked her how far it went, and from her answer I gathered that she must sunbathe in the nude at home. I asked did all the family do this, hoping for some more members for the club, and she replied, "yes". I then suggested that they all join the club, and she wanted to know what sort of a club. When I replied a nudist club, I swear that her emphatic "no" could be heard the other end of the hospital. Apparently she can wear the briefest of bikinis but could never, absolutely never, wear nothing. Her temperature jumped so much at the thought that I decided to retire gracefully from her presence until such time as she cooled down again.

I would also say that it must be time I retired from here too, for as usual, I have been rambling on. Do please write any time telling of your experiences on joining a club, or your reactions when the idea was first broached or any ideas that your club might have that would be of interest to others. Letters sent to P.O. Box 6359, Wellington, will be forwarded to me.

                                                Cheerio for now,

                                                       JOAN

AND THIS IS JOAN HERSELF.   Her hubby said she will be wanting equal pay next

 

"At Olympia, as generally elsewhere, Greek athletes performed without a stitch of clothing. The Greeks despised the barbarians for being ashamed of nakedness and mocked the Persian soldiers, stripped after capture, because they were so lily-white. Racial inheritance, constant exposure and the olive oil he rubbed on his body made the Greek athlete almost as richly dark as a bronze statue." - Reader's Digest

  

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LAMENT by JEWEL
1.	The sun was hot. I felt it, burning but I ignored it and now I wish I hadn't.	2.	This behind, sat on and covered for a score years or more, saw the sun.
3.	Or the sun saw it, and proved that five hours was too long to make the next week comfortable.	4.	This behind is still sore and peeling but sit-on-able again, and I have a new found reverence for old man sun.

 

  

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THE NORTHERN SUN SEEKERS

- by PT -

WE received a big boost recently with the signing of a lease for 74 acres of land only half an hour's drive from the city. The owner of the land (not a member, but an old friend of President Bill) has suggested that the rental be 5/- a year. "After all," as he said, "you people aren't going to eat the grass." Needless to say we're deeply grateful and have decided to make more than just a token payment.

The club is making steady progress now and so far has about 45 members, men, women and children. Several other families are interested and with the fine weather back with us, and with firm tenure of the land, membership should continue to grow at the present fast rate.

Secretary Peter, formerly of Wellington, has been a tower of strength during the past few months, replying to inquiries, interviewing interested people and taking new members out to the camp. Another who has put in a lot of good work is Lucy, who has been spreading the word to good effect. Without the efforts of these good people the club would not be in the position of strength it at present enjoys.

Every other member of the club, too numerous to mention, is pulling his or her weight and a lot of work is being done. The club is trying not to price itself out of the pockets of the members it particularly wants: young couples with families, and to this end has decided to hold subscriptions to £2 with no entry fee. This does not give us a lot of leeway but donations of timber, etc., from various families are helping out considerably.

The grounds, which we have named Maruakoa (peaceful valley) are perfect for our needs. Briefly they consist of a large flat area, bisected by a stream, with three or four valleys running off it.

The flat area of (at a rough guess) about ten acres provides ample room for car parking, camping and sports. This was once the site of an old homestead, the ruins of which are all that remain, and there are many apple, pear, plum and other trees planted by the original owners. These have all been sampled and found quite edible. Blackberries, not so welcome, also abound. The various streams which run into the central flat area contain both brown and rainbow trout and eels (one we saw was nearly three feet long). One of the members, John, a keen fisherman, has had his eye on a trout estimated at 2 lb for some time now.

The farmer, very generously, has also given us the use of an old shed near the entrance to the camp and in this we store our "clubhouse" (a tent donated by one family) and other gear.

Our headquarters has been set up in a corner of the grounds and here we have built a barbecue pit (the grounds back on to a State forest and no open fires are permitted). Further along is our masterpiece: the toilet, a single-seater racing model, with a view. Our original plan, which we carried out, was to build it in the middle of a patch of gorse (by the way, nudism and gorse do not go together) so that it would be out of the sight of the sports area. After it was finished we learned that the farmer plans to spray all the gorse so before long it will be sitting in solitary splendour on an otherwise bare hill. The building of the toilet was supervised and led by Bill, who also donated the timber.

Bill, by the way, is one of our keenest and hardest-working members. He is a long-time nudist and waited 20 years for a club to be formed in Whangarei.

Other work done includes improvement of the access track, building of bridges over the stream and the clearing of two swimming holes. A large tree overhangs one of the latter and a rope hanging from this, enables one to do a Tarzan act into the middle of the pool. This, however, is not recommended for those with weak hearts: the stream has a source in the forest and is so cold you can almost skate on it.

There are some delightful walks in the grounds. One takes you half a mile or more up a valley to a dam, which unfortunately, is not suitable for swimming. However, its spillway could possibly be a source of electric power at some future date.

After one has exhausted the grassy valleys there are always the surrounding bush-clad hills. Dry stock has been run on the land for some years now and countless tracks zigzag through the bush. No doubt it will be some time before we finish exploring our find and even longer before it is completely developed. In the meantime we extend a most cordial welcome to members of other clubs to visit us way up in gumdigger territory. •

 

  

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The seventh and final letter

 

Dear Mum and Dad,

Lovely to hear from you again. We're sorry you've not found time yet, Mum, to see Helen's mother and have a talk with her about how not to feel shy the first time you turn up in a nudist camp without your clothes on, but even if you never get around to talking to her about it, your shyness would disappear within minutes! of your being welcomed into a group. It may sound strange to you, but it's perfectly true.

You seem to have some doubts Mum, about the effects on the kids seeing nude men and women together in a camp. You seem to wonder whether their curiosity is sharpened as a result. Mum, it's exactly the opposite. We never run into teenage delinquency amongst our club members. Don't you agree that a great deal of today's teenage emphasis on sex and sexual experimentation comes from ordinary curiosity? Youngsters wonder just what is being hidden under all those clothes and segregation so they set out to find out. Not always in the way they should.

Rid them of that curiosity. Result? No abnormal seeking and finding. Wouldn't you agree the latter is better? And where else other than a nudist camp can they so safely get rid of that curiosity? Our clubs do a wonderful job in ridding youngsters of ignorance and replacing that ignorance with healthy activity. You'll realize how true that is when you come along with us one day.

Maybe you haven't heard of the tiny tot who told his father that he'd looked through a nudist camp fence. His Dad asked him whether he saw men or women. "I couldn't tell," he replied, "they didn't have their clothes on." Well, Mum, that kiddie was really on the outside. A bit like you are at the moment. But once you dispel your doubts and come with us you'll be right on the inside, and you'll enjoy every second. Take it from us. See you soon.

Our love as always,

               HELEN and JIM

(Previous issues including all the other letters are available from this office, 10/- the set.)

 

  

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PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE NATURIST

by PROFESSIONAL

MOST naturists are by inclination and organization, club members. The majority are also family members and as such, inevitably are amateur photographers. Until recently, members who wanted photographs of their own family or other club members, had to make one of two choices: either they could process their own films or they could rely on the official club photographer to process their work or take their photographs at the club by arrangement.

However, the processing situation has now improved tremendously for official photographers can process all black and white films and both Kodak and Agfa Co.'s will now process members' films, movies and colour slides, providing the work is channelled through the NZSA. The professional ethics of these firms is unquestionable, so there is no worry that photographs might "go astray".

At the same time, these firms by operating through the NZSA have placed the onus of good taste where it belongs: with the clubs. It is an extremely mature arrangement of which all can be justly proud.

It would seem that with professional processing readily available, the editor of the association's magazine would be inundated with good, clear and sharp pictures from readers. After all, he has frequently stated his preference for these rather than use photographs from professionals outside the movement.

Unfortunately, really good photographs from the readers have not been forthcoming. With few exceptions, the poor editor must still use the best: i.e., least bad of poor quality fuzzy-graphs, as witnessed by the illustrations published now and then. Let's see what the editor wants.

Firstly, he prefers photographs 8" x 6" on single weight, glossy paper, though smaller prints can be used and in the case of the centre spread, the negatives are desired, so that the right shape and size can be assured. They should also be sharply focused and clearly show the subject. Almost any club shot will be usable providing the above requirements are met.

But before you go to the expense, small though it is, of having your negative enlarged, it is a good idea to approach the members concerned and obtain their written permission to use their photograph for publication. This model release should accompany the photographs to the editor, for he will not publish any picture without this release. It is also wisest to see your club committee before submitting your prints for publication. Even if they do not have rules regarding this, they will appreciate your courtesy and could be of help in obtaining more pictures of club activities.

Having discussed what the editor wants and how to submit photographs, let's see how to take them and look at some common faults.

First, the equipment. What you already have is all you need, providing your camera is capable of taking clear, sharp negatives. It is the photographer, not the camera, that makes good photographs.

Second, and most important, exposure. The body is difficult to photograph successfully because it is so highly reflective to light, even when nicely tanned and considerably more so when in its original lily-white state. Because of this highly reflective power to light, over exposure is the worst and most common error made by the average member.

The average exposure given by the manufacturer for Kodak Verichrome Pan is 1/100 sec. at f 16 in bright sunshine. For the same light, a meter reading from the body is 1/400 sec. at f 16. This means that the film is being exposed to four times the amount of light it should receive to make the correct exposure of the figure. Then again, most simple cameras have a set exposure of approx. 1/60 sec. at f l1 which means even greater over-exposure.

There are several ways to reduce your exposure to near normal but by far the best is to pose your subject in the open shade of a building or tree, i.e., just outside of the direct sunlight. This exposure will be approximately correct for Kodak Verichrome Pan or a similar film in a box camera. This method has the added advantage of saving your subject from the discomfort of squinting into the sun.

It is also possible to get this same effect by facing your subject away from the sun. However, care must be exercised to prevent the sun shining on the lens. This will produce flair on the negative, ruining your snaps.

Another way to reduce exposure is to place a filter over your lens. This reduces the amount of light which enters your camera and gives better tones in the sky.

Focus, of course, needs no explanation. Your camera must be focused to produce good, sharp negatives unless it is a simple box camera. Then all that need be watched is that you do not move closer than the minimum distance allowed in the camera instructions, usually about 9 feet.

The last big error made generally is camera movement and/or subject movement. If you have a camera with a variable shutter speed, always use at least 1/100 sec. for all hand held shots. Should you wish to stop movement in the subject use 1/400 sec. at least or the highest shutter speed available. With the simpler camera, you cannot hope to stop movement of the subject, but you can eliminate camera movement. Whenever possible use a tripod or a rest for your camera. Remember then, don't over-expose, but do focus and do keep your camera still during exposures.

Remember this and soon you will be having your photographs published in this magazine with the editor asking for more. It is a big, big thrill to be able to hold up a magazine and say, "I took that photograph."  •

(Next issue will discuss "The First Nudist Pose.")

 

  

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WHAT does a nudist do with his serviette, may I ask? This has become a serious matter in our household, where shattered nerves, bruises and sore muscles have developed in the 'great serviette chase', where the once comparatively peaceful meals, dinner in particular, have become chaotic as the result of taking naturism to the dinner table.

Cellotape is not the answer, because it sticks to my native-bush chest, and will not stick to my wife. My wife can, and sometimes does, wear a necklace into which she tucks the cloth, but how the blazes can a bloke wear a necklace of gold chain or cut diamonds, real or Woolworth's? Safety pins are very dangerous, and glue is too permanent: the serviettes need washing occasionally.

Admittedly the serviettes are damask, but cotton or rayon, the things just will not stay put. Balancing them in one's lap is like putting a penny on a greased pig, with much clattering of tools, bending, retrieving, catching and replacing. And the consequences of receiving a good roast, or freezing under ice cream and trifle, when the serviette slips ...

So, I ask, what does a nudist do with his serviette? My wife suggests we give up dinner, which would also mean no serviettes to wash, eventually. And children, visitors, garden, the phone, feeding the cat, and so on, all allowed for would mean more time for sunbathing. Great, except that for the last forty-eight hours of this weekend it has been raining.  •

 

  

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N E W S F R O M  T H E C L U B S I N  N. Z.

 

While we understand our "budding" clubs have been active during the past season, no definite reports have reached us. Clubs should realize that this is free advertising, and most of us want to know what progress is being made and what your plans are for the future.

The NORTHERN SUN SEEKERS have certainly been busy. See the earlier story or the latter one for fuller reports on this young club.)

The main news from the WELLINGTON SUN CLUB is. of course, the visit by the TV crew to Fiveacres, and the ultimate gain in new members as a result. They followed up the screening with newspaper advertisements, and were duly amazed to discover the number of people who were keen to become members who not only did not know how to get in touch with the club, but some did not even know that there were any clubs in existence in NZ. Their membership has increased considerably as a consequence.

Another help was an invitation from an outside organization to discuss the subject with their members. As a result, Perc. and a lady member of considerable experience went along and gave a talk on nudism. This proved to be another success and judging from the response at question time, many showed more interest than it was thought possible. One member, who had been familiar with the subject for years, gave us some photographs of an early German club that must have been in existence even before World War I. Some of these may be good enough to be published in this magazine at some future date.

A Rally Committee has been formed and early plans have been made in preparation for the next big Rally, while a works programme is already under way.

In common with most of New Zealand, the CANTERBURY SUN & HEALTH CLUB endured two and a half weeks of cold, cloudy weather during the Christmas holiday period, which was particularly frustrating to those of our visitors who had left Southland and the West Coast, the only areas enjoying good weather at this time.

True to form, when most people were safely back at work, the weather improved, providing yet another argument in favour of staggered holidays.

When summer finally arrived in February, a programme of planned activities began with a flower show and hobbies exhibition, which drew some excellent entries and demonstrated the very wide range of interests among members.

At the time of writing, the sports committee has held the first of three planned tournaments in volleyball, tenikoit and table tennis. Overcast weather limited attendances but all those participating enjoyed the various play-offs.

The geography of Pineglades has been altered by the addition of a forty foot concrete water tank installed to cope with peak period demands on the ablutions area, and the tractor has been used so effectively in clearing the back section of burnt off gorse that we may soon have to consider erecting fence to screen some of the outlying cabins.

The main emphasis at AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB during the summer has been on sunbathing and sports activities. Their pride and joy, the main swimming pool, has given them no trouble and has been well used by old and young alike. The youngsters have their own pool as well, but seem to enjoy using the hose to splash water around as much as swimming. A new innovation is a tepid splash pool for the babies.

Various areas of the grounds are being landscaped and their road has been re-formed and graded to allow for dual traffic along most of its length.

For the coming months, splash nights at a heated pool have been arranged for members in club uniform, and club rooms in the city are being hired for social evenings. Another dance has been arranged on similar lines to the New Year Rally dance which was so successful, this will be our end of season dance being held the day before the AGM, which we hope will become an annual event.

Once again visitors from Wellington spent Easter at Rapere, the grounds of the HAWKES BAY SUN CLUB INC. and an enjoyable time was had and many games of tennis were played. Did you note the name: Hawkes Bay Sun Club Inc. Yes, it's true. Hawkes Bay has joined the ranks of those clubs which are now incorporated. •

 

 

 

 

  

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Perhaps no other group spends as much time and wordage, justifying their existence to others as the nudists. Certainly, most other groups spend a good deal more time in doing things for their community, or for the world at large. Take, for example, the work of almost all denominations of the churches, the Jaycees, Rotary and fraternal orders, and even the trade unions contribute to CORSO and CARE and other charitable "hands across the seas." Yet, apart from an international affiliation with UNESCO, what has nudism offered in unselfish help to the rest of the world?

IF nudism has a better and more workable remedy for the problem of juvenile delinquency than the churches, scouting, and boys' clubs - and we repeat our claim of "no delinquency among nudist children" so often that we must believe that we do - what have we done to demonstrate it other than note it smugly in our publications or perhaps tell friends (whom we're trying to "convert") about it? Many of our members double-in-brass by working in their community through other organizations, and then come out to the club to rest from their labours. What they do is good, and I am the first to applaud it, but could we not do some of this work in the name of nudism?

If a baseball club in America can become famous for providing crippled children's hospitals throughout the land, why would it be incongruous (or impossible) for nudism to become known to the general public as providing some other needed service to their countrymen? Members who do not wish to "expose" themselves as nudists to outsiders could contribute to such a scheme anonymously.

But perhaps some of our members who already do community work through other organizations could begin to do the same sort of thing in the name of nudism. Parents already experienced in leading Cub dens or Guide troops could organize similar activities and field trips or nature hikes for the children, of their community and at the same time promote the healthy ideals and standards of nudism. This need not include nudism on the outings, but perhaps club play facilities and pools could be used during the week on special days for such "outsider" groups, but led, of course, by one of our members. This has been tried, and with great success, in many clubs which have lent their facilities without retaining leadership. How much more effective it would be under our own onus. And cross-country tramps and visits to museums could well be planned during winter months when our own activity is suspended due to weather.

Such activity groups could include both nudist and non-nudist children, and it would be a good way for nudists to become known in the community as responsible, civic-minded folk, which of course we are, but so far it's only known amongst ourselves.

Until we, as nudists, show interest in our city and country by contributing something - and some personal effort - towards its improvement, we will quite naturally remain "outsiders" and strange to the people who are our neighbours. Unless we have something to give, and give it, we can hardly be considered "good citizens" and have no right to be peeved when we are ignored as a group, and ostracized as individuals by others.

The time has come when we are old enough to stop bragging and justifying ourselves to the world like a cock-sure upstart. We must ask ourselves what we have done now, and what we can give, to merit as nudists both self-respect and the respect of the community. Talking is well enough, but action and giving will be far more effective in insuring our rightful place within the New Zealand scene.

Let's show the world we can do more than just spout off and write glowing words about the joys of being nude! Let's get into action and by giving, we're sure to find that we'll get the respectful attention which will never be ours as long as we sit on the sidelines and use our hands only to philosophize and criticize, and use our hands only to pat ourselves on the back. •

 

 

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EXCURSIONS

OF THE NORTHERN SUN SEEKERS

- by PT -

 

"I'LL have to use red ink to write this up in my diary," was the comment of President Bill after a recent outing by Northern Sun Seekers. This summed up the feelings of all members who turned out, for the occasion was a yacht trip to an isolated island in the Bay of Islands where we spent the day swimming, exploring, playing volleyball and tossing the caber, under a clear sky and blazing hot sunshine. It was a day few of us will forget.

We met at the Opua wharf early on Sunday morning and were picked up there by two yachts owned by club members. Gear was quickly stowed away and we set off. The original thought was that as there were so many going, it would not be practical to sail, but as we got out into the bay, a swell from the open sea set the boats tossing about so we hoisted sail to steady them, an added bonus for the sailing fans.

We reached the other side of the bay after a few minor incidents (one hat lost and recovered, three kahawai hooked and two lost) and dropped anchor off a sheltered little beach. The children were in the water almost as soon as the first dinghy touched the sand and hardly seemed to be out of it for the rest of the day.

The island itself was idyllic, the only lack being somewhere for us to get out of the sun. All day it scorched down and by mid-afternoon many cooked-crayfish complexions were to be seen. Red tails in the sunset indeed!

Incidentally, two very welcome visitors who accompanied us were two members and their two children from AOHC who had been holidaying in Northland and who were prevailed upon to stay an extra day and make the trip. They certainly seemed to have no regrets although the husband collected one of the aforementioned lobster complexions.

There had been several small boats in the area during the morning and in the afternoon some of them ventured closer. At first those of us who had clothes ashore donned them and the rest hid as best they could, but it was so hot and we were so many (safety in numbers) that we soon returned to our games, ignoring the onlookers, who eventually lost interest and moved on.

The trip home seemed much longer; we were all dog tired and it had grown cold in the late afternoon. Everybody agreed, after thanking our skippers, that this was a trip we must make again some time.

Our remarkable luck with the weather continued the following weekend when four carloads of us travelled through to Auckland to visit AOHC and Auckland Sun. We left a cold wind and bleak sky north of the Brynderwyn and spent a most enjoyable day in the big smoke. We received a royal welcome at both clubs and were ungracious enough to draw with AOHC and beat ASC at volleyball. The latter presented us with a fitting trophy (an enamel mug) which is to be suitably inscribed and which will be at stake whenever the two clubs meet in sufficient numbers for a game.

A barbecued afternoon tea rounded off a delightful day and it was with regret that we returned home. For some of the party it was their first visit and they were most impressed by the setup at both clubs, but particularly by the swimming pool and ablution block at AOHC. We left Whangarei at 7.30 a.m. and returned at around 9.30 p.m. so it was a fairly hectic sort of a day. With Easter coming up and a likely visit from the Auckland clubs, it seems unlikely we'll be doing much lazing around in the sun for a while. •

 

Be wiser than other people if you can, but do not tell them so.

- Lord Chesterfield

 

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AS a background to my story, may I recapture the then mode of living in the period around the early part of 1900. Those of you who remember that time will also remember how a newly born babe was all muffled up in long "swaddling" clothes: petticoats, gowns, etc., the more the merrier; so many clothes on the poor mite that it could hardly breathe, let alone wiggle its toes and fingers; it couldn't kick like the modern baby, remember?

Remember also, that a sick person was confined to bed and all windows and doors were closed, curtains and blinds blocking almost all daylight out, and excluding the fresh air. Also how unhygienic everything was at that time; few proper toilets or bathrooms and little hot and cold water, etc., remember? That will give you an idea of what I, as a sickly child had to put up with for almost the first seven years of my life, so you may partly understand my feelings when I describe my real entry into the world.

The main character in this early part of my story is a lady, whom to me, was nameless, so I will have to refer to her as "My Lady". The day she entered into my life, a Sunday, she became, to me, an angel. Ah, that Sunday schooling was for me practically non-existent; but, after that glorious day out, I attended more often, until the time came when I seldom missed a day: that Sunday I was hardly ever allowed outside, and then only for a few minutes in case I caught a chill. So, when My Lady came to our house and took me out for the day, it was the most memorable of my life.

At the time I was so weak that walking for any length of time was an effort. However, My Lady took my hand and slowly we started off on my adventure.

I then lived in a coal-mining township in the north east of England, and the people knew hardship and little money. My parents were forever struggling to feed and clothe nine hungry youngsters. Fruit was non-existent to us, so you will understand my joy when My Lady bought me a banana, my very first, and all for myself. I loved it so much I did not want to eat it, but save it forever and ever; that luscious, lovely, ripe, yellow fruit. I just stood looking at it for several minutes, fondling it, making it last as long as possible, but My Lady told me it was to be eaten there and then as it would do me good. So, I reluctantly peeled it and savoured it to the full, every delicious bite of that fruit. Whether it was the banana or imagination, I felt stronger, and walked with a bit more confidence.

We seemed to be walking for a long time indeed, then suddenly we left the dingy, smoky, dirty town behind and found ourselves in 'Fairyland'.

No one could imagine my feelings of both awe and delight at my first sight of green fields or verdant grass and, just ahead of us, a forest of tall trees. Then when we entered the forest, and I saw a profusion of late-flowering bluebells and primroses, I became nearly wild with joy.

My kind lady must have understood somewhat my feelings. She never said a word, but just stood there with me and let me drink in this wonderful sight until I was satiated. Then, still holding my small hand in hers, to me a large one, she led me further in amongst the trees until we came to a river, shallow just where we came upon it. Thereupon, my kind lady bade me sit on the grassy bank and remove my shoes and socks, and the feel of the crisp, green grass on my bare feet was really exciting.

We sat there quietly for a little while, then, on being asked if I would like to enter the water, and on getting an affirmative answer, she took off my clothes, and I stood on the river bank, a pathetic specimen of a bag of bones and startlingly white skin. Then taking off her own shoes, and tucking up her dress, she led me into the water. This was my first taste of nature, the cool water flowing past my legs was wonderful, and when she let go of my hand and I sat in the water, it was more wonderful still. In a little while she left me there and returned to sit on the bank knowing, I suppose, that the boyish spirit in me would rise and I would start exploring my newly found freedom; which very soon I did, and gaily I played and splashed around to my heart's delight.

I had never been naked for so long and simply revelled in the freedom of unrestricted clothing. I did not know at the time that the warm sun's rays were beneficial to my health and future wellbeing; all I knew was that I was having the time of my life. Strange to say, in that era, no one took exception to seeing a nude boy playing in the river and there were several families sitting along the river bank. Actually it was not long before I was joined by two other boys in the same state of nature as myself. What a marvellous time I had.

Shortly, I heard My Lady call and, scrambling back to her, she told me to sit beside her and have some lunch. So, just as I was, naked and unashamed, I sat down and accepted a sandwich. What was in it, I did not know, but it was nice. I put away sandwich after sandwich, until I was ashamed to eat any more, but she kept on pressing the good things on to me and I really enjoyed my very first picnic, and even more satisfying was the fact that the food all stayed down. Before that, it was an effort to keep almost any kind of food down, but that day I had no bother. My Lady also had some cocoa and gave me a small cupful. Then, after resting awhile, she suggested that I play a little or explore amongst the trees, and just then one of my new found nature playmates came along and, both in the raw, we went among the bluebells and the primroses, and after playing a little while we picked some flowers, he taking some to his parents and I taking some to My Lady.

- To be continued

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To reveal what God has made In appointed nudist glade Can never be immoral Unless we make it so.	REVELATION RAYMOND R. F. TYNDALL
We cannot chain the thoughts Of any human being But we can direct our bearing To help them best by sharing.	Naturists accept the body's parts With equal vision. They all have the ultimate purpose The use that God ordained.
The sun shines down its warmth On the vile and on the saint The knife can be used at the table Or plunged to the heart with hate.	The day we hope will dawn When we can appear as we are born And not be subject to scorn From some whose minds are narrow.
Some undress to be vile Others to relax a while, Some use the body for lust, Others for love to the just.	Society has to learn By example and fearless action To reach the appointed goal Of souls made clean and whole
The prude is ashamed of bare skin But the nudist is naked and free. The mind accepts its fellow beings In nudeness but not with lewdness.	To reveal what God has made, Will then be in any glade, Will then be on any shore For ever and ever more.

 

  

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Readershave their say ... 

 

 

A CORRECTION

Health in the Sun on page 10 of issue 42, under the heading of Treatment of Shock, the old system advised massage of the limbs to warm the patient and to encourage the circulation, also the use of hot water bottles was encouraged. Today in the light of medical advances these things are not to be done, they will make the patient much worse, in fact they could cause death.

Shock is also caused by loss of blood and pain. It can be caused by bad news, but this is a different type of shock. Sunburn causes pain, so if a person gets sunburnt, with blisters, expect to have a case of shock on your hands, and under no circumstances must you prick the blisters (let a doctor take the responsibility for doing this) for where you make a hole to let the fluid out you also have a hole for the germs to get in and you have a ready-made incubator for them.

Also concerning wasp and bee stings, a drop of vinegar or a dab with the 'blue bag' respectively, will often work wonders.

- ST JOHN, Te Kuiti

"THE SICK MIND"

Somebody once said that you can't please everybody all the time and this fictional story, based on fact, which appeared in our last issue, drew forth two letters from readers. One lady said it struck her as "being pornographic and the fictional part completely unnecessary" and hopes "The NZ Naturist's high reputation has not gone forever." The other lady says how "very good the issue is, and how very courageous you are in several items, included, especially 'The Sick Mind'. Bravo."

Two somewhat opposing viewpoints. As the writer of the story, I feel bound to assure readers that I merely uncovered a type of terrible sickness that is more prevalent than may be realized, especially by the fair sex. I base this assertion on observation during quite a few years on this planet and also on the many letters we receive from men at this office. I feel it does not take much courage to state a fact and if in doing so, one appears to be lowering our "high reputation", we must examine the motive behind the writing and endeavour to acknowledge the seriousness of such a sickness, that I personally feel, in many cases, can be cured by joining the nudist movement. The frankness of the story only helps one to understand the depth to which such types can sink. Any other comments on this subject will be appreciated.

- PERC. W. COUSINS

IS NEW ZEALAND BEHIND THE TIMES?

I am still receiving copies of the NZ Naturist, which are forwarded on to me - again by rather round about routes - and I must say I thoroughly enjoy reading them. The magazine is the best of its kind I have yet seen available for public sale.

I was most impressed by the article about the bus load of trippers who took over a beach for a day. This is really good. I take off my hat to all those who took part and sincerely hope that they will repeat the excursion. Is it possible that some of the local authorities in NZ may be sensible enough to see that something like this is required? If Germany, Austria, Denmark and even France permit the use of certain beaches I'm sure NZ with all those unused beaches should be able to follow suit. Regrettably, I can't see it happening in UK, not in this day and age.

- HE, England

 

THOSE PICTURES AGAIN!

The editor has stuck his neck out by inviting readers to air their views. Right, here goes. I think I can truthfully say I have seen most of the nudist magazines in the world and while I can't make much comment about the foreign ones as I can't read their lingo, I can say that the NZ Naturist has now come into its own. Some of the early issues were a bit "iffy" but it has now become a very individual and interesting magazine. Its policy is good and it sets a standard of its own, ignoring what others are doing and striking out on its own. Many of its features are not found in any others, for it seems to try and please everybody, and it certainly calls a spade a spade.

And now the other side of the picture. There never seems to be enough space available and it looks as if you try to cram in too much in what space you have. I like to see plenty of white paper. And those pictures. I have enough savvy to know that the law wants it that way in this country of Victorian ideas, but all I can say is that the sooner the powers-that-be realize that unretouched pictures like the European and American ones, are going to be much more acceptable and less likely to do harm. Are we strong enough to demand this improvement?

- HERB, Tauranga

(Thank you for nice things said. True, we never have enough space for all the good things on hand. Am afraid it is still early days to approach the powers-that-be about our photographs, but we have not lost sight of the situation and will act when we feel the time is appropriate. Ed.)

 

POINT OF VIEW

Talking of decency brings me to a rather important point. On page 11 of issue 34 we read, "Many people believe and say that sun clubs are wrong because of the moral laws of society. I don't agree with these people for the following reasons:

1. We were born as naked as God made us and therefore I think it is unnecessary to wear clothes in hot weather.
2. Nowhere in the Bible does it say that nakedness is wrong. It does talk of people hiding their shame of nakedness before God, but this refers to mental nakedness, not bodily nakedness.
3. Being naked in natural surroundings is the ideal way of getting closer to the Lord and the understanding of the greatness of His works.
4. It is a known fact that naturist clubs have not one single case of juvenile delinquency amongst their ranks, because naturism gives teenagers and youths something constructive to do and think and participate in.
5. There is no laxity in a sun club and so there are no sex crimes, adultery, or unlawful (criminal or moral) sexual activities."

The last two only satisfy me. Herein lies the "proof of the pudding". Nothing more needs to be added unless it be the much more important "moral" making effects of physical nakedness on its members regarding attitudes to "cruelty" and all infringements of the "golden rule".

- RWB, Tauranga

BACK GARDEN SUNBATHING

I noticed in the last Naturist a reader asks about backyard sunbathing. I have planted a hedge right around the rear part of my section, ostensibly to protect the garden from the wind, and look forward in the not-too-distant future to be able to sunbathe and garden nude in complete privacy.

- KB, Whangarei

NOSTALGIA

Recently came on an old copy of the National Review (as this magazine was then called) No. 4, printed in February, 1957. You certainly have gone a long way since then, and must be congratulated in keeping the price so low while the quality is so high.

- IME

BIKINIS - GOOD OR BAD

Personally I think the bikini is getting exaggerated attention, as if it were a prime cause, rather than one of many debatable results, of an indisputable change in moral standards and attitudes. In some ways the new casualness upsets our old-established code and robs romance of some of its mystery. In other ways it lets in some wholesome light and robs ignorance of some of its humbug.

So let us try, first of all, to unconfuse a few pertinent issues. For instance, is nudity itself sinful or offensive? The Creator of Adam and Eve evidently did not think so. We do not seem to mind babies and small children being naked. We do not seem to mind the total nudity of grown men and women in close-up on the television screen, or in real life for that matter, when they are uncivilized jungle or wilderness folk. Most of us enjoy the Venus de Milo and Goya's Maja and the Rokeby Venus. Some of us enjoy almost as purely, the Folies Bergere.

Perhaps you will reply that modesty, not nudity, is the point at issue. But modesty itself is open to variable definitions. In some parts of the civilized world, people bathe and sunbathe naked in public, without moral offence.

- SUSAN

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• EAT HEARTY Science has proved by experiment that skimping or omitting breakfast cuts down substantially on efficiency later in the morning. After all, you have been eight or ten hours during the night without food and it stands to reason that your energy needs replenishing. It is reckoned that breakfast should provide a quarter at least of the total daily requirements of calories, which is 3,000 to 3,500 in a moderately active man and 2,500 to 3,000 in a woman. The calories should be made up of all the food constituents: protein (eggs, bacon, milk), carbohydrates (bread, jam and cereals) and fats (milk, bacon, butter) and a good breakfast should consist of all three of them. - Health

• FIRST AID SHOULD ALWAYS be considered to be an emergency treatment to prevent undue suffering and save lives. It should never be used as a substitute for consulting a doctor as soon as possible.

FITS.   Send for medical help. Lower the patient to the floor and undo his collar. Keep him from injury by moving anything which he may strike with his jerking limbs and head. Turn his head to one side so that saliva can escape. If possible put something firm (never a finger) between the back teeth so as to protect the tongue. When the fit is over, cover the patient warmly and leave to rest.

HEAD INJURIES.   Rest for an hour after a knock on the head and carry on as usual only if there is no headache. If there is headache, drowsiness, vomiting, or odd behaviour, or if the patient lost consciousness at the time of the blow, a doctor should be called. DO NOT GIVE ASPIRIN WITHOUT A DOCTOR'S INSTRUCTIONS.

POISONS.   Contact the doctor immediately. If the patient is conscious make him vomit either by putting the finger down his throat or by giving him two tablespoons of salt in a glass of water and repeating this until he vomits. DO NOT MAKE PEOPLE WHO HAVE SWALLOWED KEROSENE OR PETROL OR ANY CORROSIVE POISON VOMIT. Give large quantities of water' or milk to dilute the poison. Save any vomit for the doctor to see and also keep the poison container. Many poison containers have the poison antidote printed on the label.

OBJECTS IN EYES, EARS OR NOSE.   Safest treatment is to go at once to your doctor who has suitable equipment for removing them. INSECTS IN THE EAR. To stop the unpleasant buzzing, tip a little olive oil into a teaspoon, warm this in the palm of the hand and slowly trickle it into the ear. CHEMICALS IN THE EYE. The eye should immediately be washed out thoroughly with water. A jug or teapot can be used if available; if not, the eye should be open under water.

INHALED OR SWALLOWED OBJECTS.   The victim is usually a child. Tip him upside down immediately and put your finger down his throat to see if you can dislodge what he has swallowed. Take him immediately to the nearest doctor or hospital. If possible, get someone to ring and say you are coming.

SEVERE BRUISING.   A cold pack to the part followed by a firm bandage may help to relieve the pain. Otherwise little can be done. If the pain and swelling persist, call your doctor to check against fractures. A small child needs comforting when he has been hurt; much of the noise will be fright rather than injury. If the patient can be moved, much valuable time can often be saved by taking him to either a doctor or hospital. If possible, ask someone to telephone and say you are coming and explain what the injury is. Injuries so small as not to require treatment by a doctor will heal with less pain and trouble if the correct treatment is given in the first place.

BURNS. FLAMING CLOTHES.   Smother the flames by rolling the victim in a rug or blanket, if available, or by rolling him on the ground if not. Do not use water on flaming liquids. ELECTRICITY. Turn off current. If the current can not be turned off, push the victim away with a wooden stick or other non-conductor before touching him. CHEMICALS (including acids and caustics). Douse the victim with water and call a doctor.

- Health

  

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Notes

from the

New Zealand

Sunbathing Association Inc.

 

16th NATIONAL RALLY

This next big event in the NZ nudist calendar will be held at Fiveacres in Wellington. The next issue will include full details and application forms, but the Rally secretary will be pleased to help you at any time. Write to P.O. Box 2854, Wellington.

The Fiveacres Revue is a must for everyone and remember, we now have 15 trophies to compete for. The weather during the last two Christmas holidays has not been the best, so we can be confident that it can't happen three years running. Let's see you there!

LAST NATIONAL RALLY PHOTOGRAPHS

It has been customary for us to publish pictures taken at our Rallies, for readers like to know what goes on at these big events and special features can be highlighted with permanent records. Although several photos were selected for this purpose and some releases obtained at the time, we regret that none have been made available to us for publication to date. We hope it is an oversight that will be corrected by next issue.

JOAN TREANOR IS BACK WITH US

We are pleased to welcome Joan back to the pages of this magazine after her sojourn in Malaya. Joan really has the interests of the movement at heart and is anxious to help you hesitant ladies to take that first step. Don't be afraid to drop her a line and if you have had an experience that may help someone else, don't hesitate to share it. And you young people, this is your chance to get organized. Joan is there to help you.

PERC. COUSINS TRUST FUND

The necessity for building up this fund was fully realized at the last National Rally, for several collections were taken. The fund also benefited from the auction of a valuable doll and we thank all concerned. Our previous balance was £262/4/5 ($524.44). Donations since the last issue are as follow: Rally collections £13; LC, Australia 13/6; FC, Christchurch 10/-; TH, Otago £1/1/-; DT, Otorohanga £1/l1/6; Smaller donations 15/-; Total to date £279/15/5 ($559.54).

THE NZ NATURIST

The editor wishes to thank all those kind people who sent their holiday snaps for publication. A few of them are not quite good enough for reproduction, but most will grace these pages sooner or later. We all look forward to seeing truly NZ members in truly typical NZ settings. But this does not mean that we do not want overseas pictures. We do, so keep those coming too, especially good cover pictures.

And speaking of covers, we had a shock from some of our distributors recently to discover that magazines with kiddies on the covers do not sell so well. Much as we like to use this sort of picture, it looks as if we must settle for adult pictures in the future.

INCORPORATION

It has been our wish for some time to register as an incorporated body, but several technicalities had prevented this. However, with the incorporation of our fifth affiliated club, this has now been accomplished. We thank all those who have been instrumental in achieving this end.

PRICE INCREASE

In the last two issues we have indicated that with the changeover to decimal currency, we would have to increase the price of this magazine. It is the first increase for many years, meanwhile the publication has improved out of sight, incurring additional expenses which have made the project uneconomical. Even now, if it was not for the large amount of voluntary work being put in by some members, we could not sell so cheaply. However, readers can rest assured that any profits will be ploughed back into continuing the improvements and The NZ Naturist will always remain one of the cheapest buys on the market today. The new price is effective with this issue, but subscriptions will be allowed to run out before the new price takes over.

With this issue, although slightly more expensive, we have introduced a new format that we hope you will like. We want you to feel you are getting your money's worth and will be pleased to know your reactions.

FROM OUR NEW P.R.O.

As newly appointed public relations officer for the NZSA, I would request a little space to ask the assistance of all members in forwarding promptly any local news items, letters to the editor, comments on films or TV which might require an answer to a misleading comment injurious to the good name of the movement.

Don't forget also that such articles appearing in print often provide an ideal opportunity to make a positive statement and encourage the concept of naturists as everyday citizens who have discovered something of benefit which they would like others to share.

Please address any news clippings, etc., to P.R.O., c/- P.O. Box 1823, Christchurch 1.

 

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"S 'funny... yair, fill 'em up again Harry... s'funny we haven't seen old Alf down here lately. He usedter be a great one for his hops old Alf. Betcha his mussus clamped down on him - she's a bit of an old dragon when she gets steamed up. Got a fag Fred? Ta. Yair, old Alf was scared she was gunna take off for good after that do we had at Frank's last New Year's Eve. Don't blame her really - gawd we sewed him up, didn't we? And then you b's made me take him home, spewing and crying. Old Edie done her bun - ordered me off and made Alf sleep in the garage. The worst part though was the kids finding him there in the morning - helluva mess.

"Yair, ta, I must get another packet for myself. This was before your time Fred - oops, sorry. It's only a little hole - your tie'll cover it. Blasted useless matches that break off when you strike 'em. What was I saying? Thanks Harry. Oh yair, I was gunna tell you about the times we usedter go down to the beach in the old bent eight - chuck a coupla kegs and a crate on the back and the six of us would take off for the weekend. Hell, we had some fun - used ter tell the wimmin we were going fishing. Cor, we had some great do's out there - the stories I could tell yer. We must jack up another one one of these days.

"Actually, yer know, it was after the last time we went out there that Alf went off the grog. She was a humdinger too. We wandered along to the dance Saturday night, collected some girls - eh? Oh, what they dunno can't hurt 'em - and the party went on till half past five Sunday morning. The neighbours went crook and phoned the Law, but we sorted that lot out okay. Old Alf wouldn't have anything to do with the sheilas - reckoned he'd gone there to drink grog and that's what he was gonna do. I reckon he was just scared of what Edie'd do to him if she found out.

"Anyway, what, my turn already? Can you lend he half a quid till payday Fred? Ta ... yair, on the Sundey morning when we were having a bite of the dog - several bites in fact - Alf takes off - sez he's going for a walk to clear his head - he looked crook, too. Anyway he takes off over the hill and doesn't come back till we're about ready to leave. He's pretty quiet but nobody takes much notice - we're all pretty full again - so we gather up all the empties - don't want the missus to find 'em when I take her down at Christmas; she'd think we'd started a brewery and anyway, that'd torpedo the fishing story - and mooch off down to Bob Clark's to buy some fish. There's a thing Fred. You haven't been married long and don't know the lurks. If you buy fish and want the missus to think you caught it, get it with the guts still in - it fools 'em every time.

"So we buy a coupla quids worth of fish off Bob and head back to town. Alf's still pretty quiet but I think he's just hung over.- she was quite a do - and then he starts talking - the first thing he's said since he got back from his walk. He reckons he topped a coupla hills and dropped into a gully and walked bang into a whole mob - women and kids as well as men - runnin' around in the nick, not a shred of clothes among the lot of 'em. Course I asked him if he'd seen any pink elephants too and he got a bit shirty. Reckoned he'd had a yarn with one of the blokes and he'd been invited to take Edie and the kids out there some time. Imagine it. Gawd I laughed - if that bloke didn't have the DT's nobody ever did. So he shuts up after that - didn't even invite us in when we dropped him off home.

"Anyway ... is that the first bell already? Your turn Fred, might as well get a couple of jugs too - anyway I've been round to his place a coupla times of a Saturday to see if he'd like to come down here with us but he's never home - nor Edie and the kids. Can't make it out.

"Okay, that's it. Whose place is the do at tonight?" •

 

  

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CLUB DIRECTORY The secretaries of the clubs listed below will be pleased to hear from genuine enquirers. Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. NORTHERN SUN SEEKERS P.O. Box 4126, Kamo. AUCKLAND OUTDOOR HEALTH CLUB Inc. P.O. Box 2702, Auckland. AUCKLAND SUN CLUB Inc. P.O. Box 2925, Auckland. KAURIMU SUN CLUB P.O. Box 20015, Glen Eden, Auckland. WAIKATO OUTDOOR SOCIETY P.O. Box 619, Hamilton TAURANGA SUN CLUB P.O. Box 3028, Greerton, Tauranga. HAWKE'S BAY SUN CLUB P.O. Box 551, Napier. TARANAKI OUTDOOR SOCIETY P.O. Box 6359, Wellington WANGANUI SUN CLUB P.O. Box 410, Wanganui. WELLINGTON SUN CLUB Inc. P.O. Box 2854, Wellington. CANTERBURY SUN & HEALTH CLUB Inc. P.O. Box 1823, Christchurch. OTAGO SUN & HEALTH CLUB P.O. Box 2058, South Dunedin. SOUTHERN SUN & HEALTH CLUB P.O. Box 486, Invercargill. If you are not close to any of the above clubs you may like to know that other naturists are ready to form clubs in the following areas: Gisborne (P.O. Box 126) Rotorua (P.O. Box 1007) Nelson Stratford Blenheim Palmerston North Westport Masterton Timaru     To contact them, write to:         N.Z. Sunbathing Association,         P.O. Box 6359, Wellington

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Noted:- 

PT: The Northern Sunseekers

TV comes to Fiveacres

Julia Todd-Forbes: A Call to Action

16th Rally Wellington - 1968

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Photo: Roy Carson

• SHALL WE PLAY OR JUST RELAX?

JUST TESTING

ACTIVE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE INTERESTED IN YOUNG PEOPLE

ILE DU LEVANT, A NUDIST MECCA IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

WE COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES

T V

COMES TO FIVEACRES

THE CAMERA IS FOCUSSED & SET,

THE MICROPHONE IS ADJUSTED,

THE SPEAKER IS RELAXED -

AND AWAY WHIRLS THE REEL.

WE ARE AWAY FOR THE FIRST TV

SHOW TAKEN AT A CLUB IN NZ

 

• A CLOSE-UP WITH THE OFFICE, CANTEEN AND VOLLEYBALL IN THE BACKGROUND

• THE POOL TEMPTED 2 OF THE CREW

• THE CREW SETTING UP

• MIKE MINEHAN INTERVIEWS VARIOUS MEMBERS -

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- WHILE THE USUAL ACTIVITY GOES ON AROUND

 WOULD YOU...

ENJOY THE DELIGHTS OF A HOT POOL

WITH YOUR OWN FAMILY LIKE THIS?

THERE IS NO BETTER START IN LIFE FOR THE CHILDREN

THINK IT OVER, THEN CONTACT YOUR NEAREST CLUB OR THE NZSA AND LEARN MORE ABOUT NUDISM

YOU WOULD NEVER REGRET IT,

AS THIS HAPPY PICTURE SHOWS

AN AUSTRALIAN BEACH

ACTION - PLUS

AL FORBES, THE JUGGLER

 

A SHELTERED CORNER OF THE POOL AT PINEGLADES

• SOME LADIES ARE HESITANT, BUT THESE FIVE MOTHERS KNOW WHAT IS GOOD - FOR THEM AND THEIR CHILDREN

BEAUTIFUL NEW ZEALAND

• MOUNT EGMONT, 8260' AND MOUNTAIN HOUSE, NORTH EGMONT

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