A CHILD'S DEATH.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13575, 6 December 1907, Page 5

A CHILD'S DEATH.

FALL FROM A HORSE. CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER. " - (Per Press Association.) PALMERSTON N., December 6. At the coroner's inquiry into the death of Lucy Goldfinch, evidence was given by Alice Stubbs, a schoolmate of deceased, to show that she and deceased were induced by a man, identified as Emmanuel White, to have a ride on his horse. The pace was at first slow, but soon became faster. They slipped off Deceased struck the ground first, and witness fell on deceased. Another witness stated that the children fell off when the horse began to buck. Edwin Lorck said White advised the girls not to go too fast. Although fairly close, White did nothing to assist the children after the accident, stated that the pony was quiet. The pace was not more than a canter. The girls lost their balance and fell backwards. The jury found that deceased died .from t injuries received by falling off White's norse, and that White contributed to the accident by placing deceased on the horse and neglecting" to take prdper precautions for her safety. White was at once charged with manslaughter. He- was remanded till Monday. He was allowed to go free on his own recognisance for £25.