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ANGLO CANADIAN LEATHER CO.
BAND
( picture of Clarke
Huntsvile, Ontario
here
)
Canada
Jan.13th
1921
Mr.Elden E.Benge
Winterset, I a.
My dear Mr. Benge:-
Replying to yours of the 19th just received, would not advise you to
change
from Cornet to Trumpet, as the latter instrument is only a foreign fad
for the time present, and is only used properly in large orchestras
of 60 or more, for dynamic effects, and was never intended as a
solo instrument.
I never heard of a real soloist playing before the public on a Trumpet.
One
cannot play a decent song even, properly, on it, and it has sprung up
in the last few years like "jaz" music, which is the nearest Hell, or
the Devil, in music. It polutes the art of Music.
Am pleased that you are making improvements in your playing. Keep it
up, and
become a great Cornet Player. You have an equal chance with all the
rest, but you must work for it yourself.
Wishing you all the best of success, I remain.
Sincerely Yours
(signed) Herbert L. Clarke
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