Word: coquenard
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...second performance of the French play was witnessed by about two hundred spectators. All the parts were unusually well taken. Mr. Clarke deserves especial notice. His personification of the Misanthrope could not have been improved. The other principals were, without exception, successful in their parts. Mr. Copeland as Madame Coquenard was warmly received. Mr. Davis' patois was highly appreciated. Altogether the Conference Francaise has every reason to be proud of this, its first attempt at theatricals. The success of the performance was largely due to Mr. Kalopothakes's untiring efforts. Mr. H. H. Furness' suggestions also did much toward rendering...
Chiffonet, the Misanthrope.. M. B. Clarke Machavoine, the Auvergnat...C. Davis Coquenard, the sporting gentleman. H. M. Paul Madame Coquenard. C. Copeland Prunette, the servant girl, E. L. Blossom First Domestique. A. Sweeney Chorus of domestics and of invited guests...
...truth, hastens to make the latter his friend. He soon begins to repent of his bargain, for his best laid plans are frustrated by the interference of his new friend. At last he finds it necessary to make the Auvergnat lie, in order to save the reputation of Madame Coquenard. Prunette undertakes to bring this about, and the scene in which she coquettes with the teller of unpleasant truths was especially well acted. The parts were very well sustained throughout, and everything went very smoothly without the delays and hitches which usually characterize amateur acting. The dialogues were especially bright...
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