- Extract from Wellington Journal, 10th August 1901: "WEDDING.- Last week a very pretty wedding was celebrated in Broseley Wesleyan Chapel, the contracting parties being Miss Elizabeth Sarah Blackford, second daughter of Mr. William Blackford Benthall, and Mr. James Arthur Hartshorne, second son of Mr. James E. Hartshorne, The Lea, Benthall. Both are members of the Wesleyan Church at Broseley, and of the choir, and the bridegroom is organist and choirmaster, each being highly and deservedly respected. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. J. Brookfield (superintendent of Madeley Circuit). Mr. A. T. Hartshorne (brother of bridegroom) acted as best man. Some pretty floral decorations lent a suitable effect to the building, in which a large number of people were assembled when the bride entered, accompanied by her father, who eventually gave her away. She was attired in a dress of white muslin. The bridesmaids were Miss Jessie Blackford (sister of the bride) and Miss May Hartshorne (sister of the bridegroom). “Saviour, let Thy sanction rest†was sung by the choir, and “Side by side†by Miss M. L. Hancock of Dudley. Mr. A. Pitt played Mendelssohn’s “Wedding Marchâ€, and at the conclusion of the ceremony the wedding party proceeded to the residence of the bride’s father and partook of luncheon, after which the happy pair, amidst the congratulations of their friends, and the usual shower of confetti, left for Criccieth for the honeymoon. Among the numerous presents were a handsome tea set and clock presented by the Wesleyan Church at Broseley."
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