Stephen Vincent wrote:
>In France people used to joke/giggle about the WC as Winston Churchill.
>I can only imagine Luther going to the "Winston Churchill." (This is a
>movie). I wonder if that would have scared the shit out of Luther and spared
>"us"?
>
>
Picture poor Albert Finney going around clutching his gut. I wonder
what Luther's unedited Table Talk looked like.
Anyway, you've all been asking for this, one of those beaten-to-death
old "jokes":
> The Wayside Chapel
>
> An English schoolteacher, was in Switzerland and looking for a room to
> rent for when she would begin her teaching there the following fall.
> She asked the schoolmaster if he would recommed any. He took her to
> see several rooms, and when everything was settled she returned home
> to make final preparations for the move. When she arrived home, the
> thought suddenly occured to her that she had not seen a Water Closet
> (toilet) around the place. She immediately wrote a note to the
> schoolmaster asking him if there was a "W.C." near the room.
>
> The schoolmaster was a poor master of english so he asked the parish
> priest about the meaning of the letters "W.C." and the only solution
> they could come up with for the letters was "Wayside Chapel". The
> schoolmaster then wrote the following note to the English lady seeking
> a "W.C." with her room.
>
> Dear Madam: I take great comfort in informing you that a "W.C." is
> situated nine miles from the house in the corner of a beautiful grove
> of pine trees, surrounded by lovely grounds. It is capable of holding
> 229 people, and it is open on Sundays and Thursdays only. As there are
> a great many people expected during the summer months, I would suggest
> that you come early, although there is usually plenty of standing
> room. This is an unfortunate situation, particularly if you are in the
> habit of going regularly. You will no doubt be glad to hear that a
> good many bring their lunch and make a day of it, while others, who
> can't afford to go by car, arrive just in time. I would especially
> advise your ladyship to go on Thursdays when there is an organ
> accompaniest. The acoustics are excellent and even the most delicate
> sounds can be heared everywhere. It may interest you to know that my
> daughter was married in the "W.C." and it was there that she met her
> husband. I can remember the rush there was for seats. There were ten
> people to a seat usually reserved for one, and it was wonderful to see
> the expression on their faces.
>
> The newest attraction is a bell, donated by a wealthy resident of the
> district, which rings every time a person enters. A Bazaar is to be
> held to raise money for plush seats for all, since the people believe
> it is a long felt want. My wife is rather delicate so she can't go
> regularly: it is almost a year since she went last. Naturally it pains
> her not to be able to go more often. I shall be delighted to reserve
> the best seat for you, if you wish, where you will be seen by all. For
> the children there is a special time so that they will not disturb the
> elders.
>
> Hoping to have been of some service to you, I remain,
>
> Sincerely, The Schoolmaster
Actually, running a search on "Wayside Chapel" brings up some real
houses of worship. I wonder if someone told them.
Ken
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Kenneth Wolman
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