The suppression experienced by our lowly cornet has been present for many, many years as indicated by this famous letter from Herbert L. Clark, sent to Elden L.Benge dated January 13, 1921. Additional cornet enthusiasts have drug their feet in supporting the modern trumpet as stated by cornet enthusiast professor A.O. Peterson who is quoted in this booklet the Cornet, “The trumpet will never become more popular than the cornet because of its strident tone and piercing characteristics”.