REVISING THE JURY LIST.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16518, 6 April 1914, Page 4

REVISING THE JURY LIST.

fP«a Purus Asbociatiow.'J AUCKLAND, April B. ’. Justices of the Peace assembled at the Magistrates’ Court this morning for the annual revision of the jury list." Mr O. 0. Kettle, S.M., presided. Mr; Kettle in looking over the list, noticed; that certain names had been struck out and inquired who had done it. X • The Sub-Inspector of police, in reply,explained that in accordance with the usual practioe, the list waa compiled from those handed In by coo* stables. These had been handed over to the detectives, who had struck opt the names of all whom unfit for jury service. .The revised list was , then /prepared,' ..and.-the diP tectivea 'went over this again. * “ His Worship ''said „ that under the Act the duty of revising the’list fejl upon Justices, not upon the detootive*. He considered that revision by tho former in court was bb-;, cause objectors could attend in' person. The Sub-Inspector: ; But how are; the Justices to know who is unsuitable' to serve? j. Mr Kettle t Have yea had any oh~l sections to,.,enrolment£. % Z $ The Sub-Inspector-said -thak. 'he hadf. not. \ Mr Kettle asked why a certain name? had been struck off the list, and the] Sub-In6pector explained that he couldt not say, offhand what-was the to the jnan, hut it wtfuld easily be certained. ‘ j Mr Kettle: Hare you the origin*#, list here? •? The Sub-Inspector: No, it., is up£ at the police station. . 14 Mr Kettle: Well, have it After consulting the Justices hieWorship said that he would adjonffir the sitting till 9.30 to-morrow, in ordefS that the original list might be goffc through.- 5 + •i* i - - 'n **