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                  THE WAYSIDE CHAPEL
                   (author unknown)

        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 (tiolet) 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