To ease the blowing-in period of a chanter reed, simply press the reed firmly in the lowest part of the blades between the finger and thumb until you feel both blades ease gently together. Continue to do this and keep blowing the reed until you find the reed giving an acceptible weight.

− Tom McAllister, Jr.

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September 23, 1959

Donald MacLeod wins MSR, Clasp & Jig at Northern Meeting.
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