Thursday, October 28, 1875

Oct. 28th. We all went to Melbourne. Brother Steed and I ordered suits of clothes and were measured. We met Brother Bechamp and heard his report of the reports and accusations against him. He pleaded innocent of the worst of them. He had taken girls on his lap and kissed them. He thought his fatherly age should justify or excuse. He knows the Gospel is true. Bro. Welling advised him to remain quiet, save up his means, and first chance to go to the Valley, meet the President and get forgiveness as far as possible.