Kilgore Woman's Club get a look at Shakespeare costumes

The Kilgore Woman's Club held the April 24th meeting at the home of Karl and Ray Cunyus. Hostesses Lauren and Ray Cunyus served refreshments. President Peggy Bowne opened the meeting with the Club Collect. Ruth Ann Camp read the minutes, Carolyn Kennedy gave the Treasurer's report. Legislative report was given by Billie Oliphant and Virginia Wallace spoke on Civic Affairs.

Carroll Bolton introduced the Speaker. Our Club was most fortunate to have Mr. Raymond Caldwell, the Director of Shakespeare Festival. Mr. Caldwell brought a variety of the wonderful costumes with him, and explained how each one is painstakingly made in the workrooms of the theatre. Beautiful capes, doublets, hats and even underwear is all made especially for the play in which they will be used. The workroom uses old buttons, old jewelry, and clothes that can be altered for these stunning garments. Mr. Caldwell mentioned the upcoming Queen's Tea, to be held July 15 at the Crimm Mansion. Prizes given for the best hat, the cost is $40.00. Tickets for the Shakespeare Festival will be available on Saturday, Mary 31. Phone 903-983-8119. Attending the meeting were Patsy Abernathy, Carroll Bolton, Peggy Bowne, Dimples Burns, Ruth Ann Camp, Sharon Cox, Patti Cunyus, Lauren Cunyus, Ray Cunyus, Marion Dovel, Marada Early, Frankie Flory, Dianna Jones, Carolyn Kennedy, Martha Lee, Billie Oliphant, Virginia Wallace, Ellen Watson, Rosalee Floyd, Linda Sartor, and guests Betty Ober and Mr. Raymond Caldwell.

The next meeting will be held at the First Christian Church, May 8, hostesses Peggy Bowne and Nadine Adamson.