Posted on: 21-04-04 04:55:50
In the days when you couldnt count on a public toilet facility, an English woman was planning a trip to India. She was registered to stay in a small guest house owned by the local schoolmaster. She was concerned as to whether the guest house contained a WC. In England a bathroom is commonly called a WC which stands for Water Closet. She wrote to the schoolmaster inquiring of the facilities about the WC.
The school master, not fluent in English, asked the local priest if he knew the meaning of WC. Together they pondered possible meanings of the letters and concluded that the lady wanted to know if there was a Wayside Chapel near the house........ a bathroom never entered their minds. So the schoolmaster wrote the following reply:
Dear Madam,
I take great pleasure in informing you that the WC is located 9 miles from the house. It is located in the middle of a grave of pine trees, surrounded by lovely grounds. It is capable of holding 229 people and is open on Sundays and Thursdays
As there are many people expected in the summer months, I suggest you arrive early. There is, however, plenty of standing room. This is an unfortunate situation especially if you are in the habit of going regularly.
It may be of some interest to you that my daughter was married in the WC as it was there that she met her husband. It was a wonderful event. There were 10 people in every seat. It was wonderful to see the expression on their faces.
My wife, sadly,has been ill and unable to go recently. It has been almost a year since she went last, which pains her greatly.
You will be pleased to know that many people bring their lunch and make a day of it. Others prefer to wait till the last minute and arrive just in time !
I would recommend your ladyship plan to go on a Thursday as there is an organ accompaniment. The acoustics are excellent and even the most delicate sounds can be heard everywhere. The newest addition is a bell which rings every time a person enters.
We are holding a bazaar to provide plush seats for all since many feel it is long needed.
I look forward to escorting you there myself and seating you in a place where you can be seen by all.
With deepest regards,
The Schoolmaster.
The woman never visited India !
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Oh my god where did you get this from? I have ben looking for this piece since 1974 - our class teacher had told us about it in the English period! But somehow I always thought it was an American joke, since the teacher who told us this one was an American Jesuit priest!
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Chandresh
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chandresh uncle
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what's a "jesuit"?? 
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Orginally posted by chandresh
Oh my god where did you get this from? I have ben looking for this piece since 1974 - our class teacher had told us about it in the English period! But somehow I always thought it was an American joke, since the teacher who told us this one was an American Jesuit priest!
I found this stuff in Times on Wheels, a complimentary newsprint ,while travelling by Shatabdi Express.
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