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Victor is no silly goose - sorry, gander. That is why he won
Victor is no silly goose - sorry, gander. That is why he won t go into the pot for Christmas. He has quite an imposing list of jobs to do. For instance he is the knocker up at the Presbytery (where the priests live) attached to St. Gregorys Church, Preston, Lancashire. True he is a very early riser - at dawn he rat-tat-tats with his granite like beak at the Presbytery kitchen door for his breakfast, and into the bargain he awakens the whole household. But as he is a pet nobody chastises him. Sometimes he tries to go too far in his devotion to Monsignor Dunne. On Sunday mornings, unusually well preened for the occasion, he lies in wait for the Monsignor and determinedly follows him to church. This is where the Master has to be firm. There is no place in the church for 6 yr old Victor. He does not like it at all. He can chase about to his hearts desire all over the neighbourhood inquiring into everythings that happens and he can send men carrying buckets of long handled brushed or even cyclists on their way. In fact he is the local boss which is why he takes a very dim view of the church ban. When he sees a line of stalwart worshippers advancing to give help to the Monsignor if necessary Victor realises discretion is the better part of valour. However, all is well that ends well. When the last notes of the church services are dying away Victor flashes with olympic speed 50 yards across to the church to greet one and all. And that happens four or five times every Sunday. Monsignor Dunne admonishes Victor for following him to church. October 1952.
P014576
Staff
Mirrorpix
Preston
Lancashire
England
Media ID 21721387
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1952 Church Geese Goose Hand Gesture Lancashire Preston Season Seasonal Xmas Presbytery Telling Off Victor Victori
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Victor the Goose - A Feathered Friend with Important Duties
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. In this photo print, we meet Victor, a remarkable goose who has won over hearts and earned himself a special place in the community. Despite his silly antics and playful nature, Victor is far from being just another goose. His impressive list of responsibilities keeps him out of harm's way during the Christmas season. Every morning at dawn, with his beak as hard as granite, Victor knocks on the Presbytery kitchen door to signal breakfast time for himself and awaken the entire household. As a beloved pet, he escapes any scolding for his early wake-up calls. However, it seems that Monsignor Dunne holds a special place in Victor's heart. On Sundays, impeccably groomed and full of devotion to Monsignor Dunne, Victor eagerly follows him to St. Gregorys Church in Preston. But alas! The church ban prohibits our feathered friend from entering its sacred walls. Though disappointed by this restriction, Victor finds solace in observing the stalwart worshippers who come forward to assist Monsignor if needed. Once the church service concludes and notes fade into silence, an olympic-like sprint ensues as Victor dashes across 50 yards towards the church doors to greet everyone present—his own unique way of participating in Sunday worship. Despite occasional admonishments from Monsignor Dunne for his persistent presence at church services, all ends well each Sunday when joyous reunions take place between Victor and parishioners alike. This delightful snapshot captures not only a charming creature but also reminds us that even unexpected companions can bring warmth and happiness into our lives.
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