Among his popular compositions are _Aloha Oe_, _Whirlwind Polka_, _Ah Cupid_, and _Long Beach Is Calling_. He made more phonograph records than any other cornet player, both in the United States and in Europe. _Sounds of the Hudson_ and _Debutante_ are among those that have inspired thousands with their flawless technique. His records were still listed in the catalogs well into the 1920’s and many cornetists play them today. As a teacher Dr. Clarke had pupils from all over the world seeking his counsel and guidance. He told them, “You can be a great cornet player if you wish. There is no such thing as a born cornetist. Each is made by and for himself.” Dr. Clarke had a keen interest in school and college bands and was in great demand as guest conductor and lecturer at national band contests and clinics. His kindly mannerisms and warm friendliness endeared him to young and old alike. Bringing joy and happiness to others through his music and his encouragement had made a full life for Herbert Clarke who died January 30, 1945, in Long Beach, California. In 1948 a monument was unveiled and dedicated to Dr. Clarke in the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D. C. It was erected by the Pennsylvania Bandmasters’ Association in collaboration with the American Bandmasters’ Association and the Sousa Band Fraternal Society. On this monument not far from that of his beloved friend, Sousa, are these words: Herbert Lincoln Clarke, _World’s Premiere Cornetist and Bandmaster_. This memorial was erected to a man who had never had a cornet lesson in his life, to a man who was known the world over as a great artist and a great gentleman. KARL KING “Mister, can you tell me where the circus lot is?” asked the tall lanky eighteen-year-old Karl King. “Yep, it’s right down that road, son. But if you’re looking for the show, it left a week ago--where it went I don’t know,” answered the old man as he walked on down the street. Karl, laying his baritone horn carefully on the ground, sank wearily to the curb. Taking a crumpled letter from his pocket, he read it again. “Yes, the Yankee Robinson Show bandmaster did say that I was to report here in Emporia, Kansas, today for a job,” he said to himself. “And here I am with just eighty-seven cents in my pocket, and the circus has left town.” Fortunately for him a circus follower, who had been left behind, came along the street and stopped to question the dejected-looking young man: “The Yankee Robinson Shows? Come on with me. I’m following them too. They went off without me, but we’ll catch them.” With his help Karl caught up with the circus a few days later and began a career that has made history. Karl King, a true Midwesterner, was born in Paintersville, Ohio, February 21, 1891 to Sandusky L. and Anna King. Before he could walk, Karl’s parents noticed his fascination for music, and when very young he began to study music. He sold papers on the streets of Canton to make money to buy his first horn.