ACCIDENTS

Grey River Argus, 26 June 1925, Page 5

ACCIDENTS

A Wanganui telegram states that last night a distressing accident accident occurred, resulting in the death of Mr A. J. Bird, known throughout New Zealand as a painter of pictures for Birds Art Union. Deceased, who was an invalid, was being wheeled to the Opera House, when a motor.car capsized his ehair, and killed him. Mr Bird was a man of very fine character. Though able only to move his hands, he developed an artistic gift, and for a number of years had paint, ed pictures and run art unions in all quarters of the Dominion. The painting was a laborious work, the canvas having to be suspended above the artist’s chair. Despite his handicap, Mr Bird was celebrated for good humour and patience. The news of his death caused a great deal of regret.