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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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SCHEDULE 13D
(Rule 13d-101)
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Bird Corporation
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(Name of issuer)
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share
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(Title of class of securities)
09076310
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(CUSIP number)
David G. Booth
East Ferry Investors, Inc.
15 Garden Place
Brooklyn, New York 11201
718-596-3210
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(Name, address and telephone number of person
authorized to receive notices and communications)
August 14, 1997
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(Date of event which requires filing of this statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to
report the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing
this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(b)(3) or (4), check the following box / /.
Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be
filed with the Commission. See Rule 13d-1(a) for other parties to whom copies
are to be sent.
(Continued on Following pages)
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1 The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting
person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of
securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would
alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be
deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of
the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see
the Notes).
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CUSIP No. 13D Page 3 of 8 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
East Ferry Investors, Inc. IRS #11-3179783
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / /
(b) /x/
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Delaware
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NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 0
OWNED BY -------------------------------------------------------------
EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON WITH 248,4000
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
248,400
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
248,400
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
6%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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CUSIP No. 13D Page 4 of 8 Pages
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSONS
S.S. OR I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS
David G. Booth
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) / /
(b) /x/
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
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5 CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT
TO ITEM 2(d) or 2(e) / /
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6 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
U.S.
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NUMBER OF 7 SOLE VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY 0
OWNED BY -------------------------------------------------------
EACH 8 SHARED VOTING POWER
REPORTING
PERSON WITH 248,4000
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9 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
0
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10 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
248,400
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11 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
248,400
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12 CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES
CERTAIN SHARES* / /
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13 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
6%
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14 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
IN
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*SEE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FILLING OUT!
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Item 1. Security and Issuer.
The name of the issuer with respect to which this Schedule 13D is being
filed is Bird Corporation (hereinafter called the "Issuer"). The address of the
Issuer's principal executive offices is 1077 Pleasant Street, Norwood, MA
02062. This statement relates to the Issuer's Common Stock, $1.00 par value
(the "Common Stock").
Item 2. Identity and Background.
(a)This Schedule 13D is being filed on behalf of East Ferry Investors,
Inc., a Delaware corporation ("East Ferry") and David G. Booth. East Ferry and
Mr. Booth are collectively called "Reporting Persons."
(b) The business address of East Ferry and the home address of David G.
Booth is 15 Garden Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
(c) The principal business of East Ferry is investing. David G. Booth is
the sole stockholder and the sole executive officer and director of East Ferry
and controls East Ferry. Mr. Booth's principal activity is also investing.
(d) Neither East Ferry nor Mr. Booth has, during the last five years, been
convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar
misdemeanors).
(e) Neither East Ferry nor Mr. Booth has, during the last five years, been
a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent
jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment,
decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or
mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any
violation with respect to such laws.
(f) David G. Booth is a United States citizen.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
The amount of funds used to purchase the shares of Common Stock reported
herein is $995,275. The source of such Funds is working capital of East Ferry,
all of which was invested in East Ferry by Mr. Booth from available working
capital of Mr. Booth.
Item 4. Purpose of Transactions.
The acquisition of Common Stock has been made by the Reporting Persons for
investment purposes. Although the Reporting Persons have no present intention
to do so, they may make additional purchases of Common Stock either in the open
market or in privately negotiated transactions, including transactions with the
Issuer, depending on an evaluation of the Issuer's business prospects and
financial condition, the market for the Common Stock, other available investment
opportunities, money and stock market conditions and other future developments.
Depending on these factors, East Ferry may decide to sell all or part of its
holdings of the Common Stock in one or more public or private transactions.
Although Mr. Booth has no present intentions to do so, he may seek a seat on the
Board of Directors of the Issuer. Except as set forth in this Item 4, the
Reporting Persons have no present plans or proposals that relate to or would
result in any of the actions specified in clauses (a) through (j)
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of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. However, the Reporting Persons reserve the right to
propose or participate in future transactions which may result in one or more of
such actions.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
(a)East Ferry owns 248,400 shares of Common Stock. This represents 6% of
the Common Stock.
(b)East Ferry has voting power and dispositive power with respect to the
shares of Common Stock. David G. Booth controls East Ferry.
(c)Except for the following transactions, there have been no transactions
in respect of the Common Stock during the past 60 days which are required to be
reported in this Item 5:
Settlement Date Shares of Common Stock Acquired Price Paid Per Share
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6/13/97 55,000 $4.00
7/21/97 2,500 $4.33
8/08/97 40,900 $4.25
8/14/97 150,000 $3.94
The above purchases were all acquired by East Ferry through brokers on the open
market.
(d) No person other than East Ferry has the right to receive or the power
to direct the receipt of dividends from or the proceeds from the sale of Common
Stock owned beneficially by East Ferry.
(e) Not applicable.
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Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or
Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
There are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships of
the Reporting Persons with respect to securities of the Issuer.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
None
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
EAST FERRY INVESTORS, INC.
By:/s/ David G. Booth
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Name: David G. Booth
Title: President
Date: August 21, 1997
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