Family:Raymond Topper and Hazel Clay (1)

From Free Lance, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Tuesday, 26 Sep 1916:

" Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Clay announce the engagement of their daughter, Hazel Jean, to Raymond S. Topper of Virginia. Marriage early in October."

Nova Scotia Marriage Registration

Registration year: 1916 Book: 1833 Page: 178 Number: 276 County: Pictou Date and place of marriage:October 9, 1916 at New Glasgow License of banns: License Religion: Presbyterian

Name of groom: Raymond Smith Topper Age: 28 Marital status: Bachelor Occupation: Draftsman Residence when married: New Glasgow Place of birth: Penn Parents: John and Cilla Occupation of father: Mechanic

Name of bride: Hazel Jean Clay Age: 24 Marital status: Spinster Residence when married: New Glasgow Place of birth: Trenton Parents: A.A. and Grace Occupation of father: Bookkeeper

Witnesses: Lenora (Reid) Stevenson J. H. Stevenson Clergy: Rev. G. E. Fortier

NOTE: Lenore (Reid) Stevenson was Hazel's second cousin.

From Free Lance, New Glasgow, 10 Oct 1916:

"At First Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, October 10, at 6:30 am, a wedding of much interest was solemnized by the Rev. G. E. Forbes, contracting parties being Mr. Raymond S. Topper of irginia, U.S.A. and Hazel Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Clay, New Glasgow. The bride looked girlishly beautiful gowned in a tailored costume of navy blue serge,black velvet hat,with white trimming and white fox furs. The bride, unattended, entered the church on the arm of her father, to the strains of the bridal march, played by W.D.D. Fife. During the signing of the register, the song 'All Joy Be Thine' was very effectively rendered by Miss A. Laurie Newington, Springville. The many valuable gifts included a mahogany clock, and cut glass water service from the manager and office staff at Maritime Bridge Works of which the groom is a member, also a set of silver spoons and tea service from the manager and staff of the Bank of Nova Scotia of which the bride is a popular member. The groom's gift to the bride was a diamond and pearl ring, to the soloist a set of sterling silver buckles and to the organist a gold pen knife with Masonic emblem. After a six weeks trip to Mr. Topper's home via New York and Washington, they will return via Niagara and Canadian cities where they expect to reside."

From Free Lance, New Glasgow, 19 Dec 1916:

"Mrs. Topper held her post nuptial reception, which was largely attended, at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clay, East River Road, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Stephenson received with Mrs. Topper, and in the dining room, Mrs. W. I. Ross, Jr. and Miss Underwood poured tea, while Mrs. Reford, Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Anderson passed the dainties