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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
NJ. Cox, Paymaster OF Soldiers
Families, is in PnUate Life Little
Blqck-Eyed Mildred Cox
BY Edna Huber Church.

WASHINGTON. May EFF you
have a service flag in your window
you must know M Cox"
Every soldiers family has a visit
at least once month from M.
Cox" A most pleasant visit il is,
too. because il comes in the form
Of a check m. Cox" is the pay
master of thousands and thousands
of soldiers families. When the
checks come from the treasury de-
partment each month for the allOt-
ment which the soldier boy makes
for the folks back home. it is al
ways COuntersigned by M. Cox"
M. Cox" sounds rather proposes
sing. doesn't it? Something rather
business like about it. isn't there?
Well. m. Cox" is a regular business
woman. of the Emma McChesney
type. Perhaps il wouldn't sound
quite so bushes like if it read Mil
dred Cox, but that is the name that
M. Cox used TO go by when she
was in boarding school and was
favorite with the boys. Now she
is "A huge favorite with the boys
families.
Mildred Cox is a deputy director
in the war risk insurance bureau
Part of her duties is TO pay off" the
families OF the soldiers who have
gone over there. Before he left for
the front. almost every soldier made
an allotment for his family. A Ger
tain percentage OF his monthly pay
Is kept in store for his wife, mother
or sister. Then the government
adds pretty nearly as much and
sends it monthly TO the family. This
is the work OF m. Cox" She has
to see to il that the thousands of
wives. mothers and sisters do not
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Mary Knapik OF Chicago ar
rived here TO be the guest of her
son. John Knapik. $. Chaplin ST
Frank Mikolsjewski, Arnold St.
who is i'll at his home with pneu-
monia, is slightly improved.
George Skrzycki and son. Ray
mond, have returned TO their home
in Rockford. Ill. after d visit of sew
eral weeks with relatives and
friends.
Miss Jenny Herczynska. who has
been here visiting friends. left We'd
nesday for Fort Wayne
Paul Bagieck arrived here from
Lspcrte for few days business
visit.
officer Joseph Zebrowsk and
Sergt. Joseph Swiercz returned We'd
nesday 10 Chicago following d days
visit here
Miss Katherine SwidersH Of Mil
waukee. Wis, after spending a few
weeks with relatives here. left We'd
nesday for her home. She was the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ladisiaus
Brzezniak. :. Walnut ST.
James Radnecki. y Taylor st.
has left for South Chicago TO spend
week with friends
Miss Praxeda Rzelazko, sol 5.
Kaley ST., returned home Tuesday
evening from LemonJ. III. accom-
panied by her friends, Miss Agnes
Kazuta.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22

Hilary composed OF mem bers OF the
Young Mothers club met all day
Tuesday with Mrs. J. NJ Studebaker.
occupied the time A delightful
luncheon was served At noon and
clusters OF sweet peas were given as
guest favors.
a Costume party at the home Of
Mrs. Arthur J. Heminger. $50 T..
Broadway. featured the meeting OF
the Guiding star circle Tuesday
night. There were p mem bers
present and contests we're the diver
sion OF the evening. Mrs. Logan
Reinoehl. III z. Donald St, will be
hostess 20 the members on June IS.
=
The Ladies auxiliary Of the y. A
L. G. met Tuesday afternoon at the
home OF Mrs. John r. Inwood. 5l1
S. Main ST. The time was spent So
cially At the meeting 10 be held
on June Is the hostess will be Mrs.
William G. Lehman, 215 +. Bron-
son St
Members Of the =. and G.. cluo
met At the Red Cross headquarters
Tuesday afternoon. The regular
meeting OF the club will be held
next Tuesday at the home of Mrs.
Mary Schock. 1104 Sixth ST. River
Park.
=
A business meeting OF the Wom-
ans Dining club was held in the
new club rooms in the oliver annex
Tuesday night This was the final
meeting for this season.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22

want, because the government hasn't
sent the monthly check.
There has been a good deal of
difficulty because allotment checks
haven't been arriving on time. But
lon't blame M. Cox" 1t has been
pretty big task esta blishing a du-
plicate cashiers Office for the sol
diers and, moreover. all of the sol
diers haven't been as careful as
they might in writing addresses OF
dependents clearly But things are
Strengthening out now, and from
now on il is assured that the checks
Will come regularly.
As part of her days work, Mildred
Cox has to countersign the checks
which go out. These average about
$4,000 a day. Rather an enormous
task for a girl. isn't il? OF course,
office mechanics and new machines
help her out, but M. Cox" really
does il.
Every day she spends thousands
of dollars of Uncle Sans money
and does il with "A smile. too. because
il is helping to keep up the morale
of the folks over here. and sammy
is happier in the trench if he knows
that M. Cox" is looking after the
wants OF the home folks.
She's a pretty little girl. too. this
well-knOwn M. Cox" A pair OF
flashing black eyes that bespeak
sympathy. and winsome smile
make Mildred Cox a delightful girl
to meet. Her heart is in her work
and she really feels that she is re-
sponsible for the comfort of every
soldiers family over here
You wonderful brave men over
there. don't worry about the folks at
home M. Cox" is watching out
for them.
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HIS MOTHERS MOVE.

must have been thinking very
deeply. Dicks voice. hurt. displeas-
ed. sounded in my ears.
Are you asleep. Madge? Ny
mother is speaking to you and you
do not answer her"
Il beg your pardon. l turned 70
her ind.fferently. Il did not hear
you"
Il merely remarked that you
must must be fond OF flowers TO
have so many Of them at this time
OF year. Are not the prices almost
prohibitive F."
"On the contrary, they are re-
markab bly, reasonable for this sea
son." / returned. But l seldom in
dulge my liking for them. These
were bought in your honor"
"Oh! That was very nice OF you,
/ am sure" The words were almost
a sneer. ] think Dicky noticed it,
for he jumped up and. coming over
TO me, sat down on the arm of my
chair and put his hand caressingly
upon my shoulder.
"Madge has been planning for
your coming for days. mother" he
said. She has worked like Tro-
jan"
Surely that was quite unneces-
sary" she returned. and l saw her
look with distaste at the affection
ate tableau we presented.
The look stung me into an action
which / have regretted many times
since. l pushed Dicky away from
me with an irritated gesture.
Please leave me alone" I wills
pered Dicky jumped up from the
chair as if he had been shot. where
he stood modify looking down at
the street below.
How | longed to run after him
and beg his pardon. as | would have
done for a similar exhibition OF
temper if we had been alone But
the presence of his mother restrain
! ed me. I had a student swift pre-
monition that many quarrels would
/ be left unreconciled If this pres
ence in our home continued.
| just Send Katie"
BY the thin line of her lips ]
knew that Dicky's mother had seen
and understood the little by-play
She said nothing, but after a mo-
ment's waiting she rose from her
seat and moved TO her sons side
She is a tall woman. almost as tall
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

returned TO Plymouth, Ind, after a
visit with their daughter, Mrs. Will
lam Rinard. Mishawaka av.
Ford Warner. located at Detroit,
Mich. has arrived here on a short
furlough.
Mrs. Samuel Violet and daugh-
ter returned 70 GlendOra. Mich, yes
terday after visit here.
B. W. Lghtner, who has been a
guest OF his brother, ". +. Lightner.
has returned 10 Camp Shelby, Hat
tiesburg Miss
Mr.. ard Mrs. Thomas Fallow. Ed
die St, have bought the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Hepler. 5.
Nineteenth st. Mr.. and Mrs. Hep
Ter expect 10 move 10 Ohio.
Albert Jeater has enlisted in the
navy at Toledo, o.
Mrs. A p. +. Gammack. y.
Eleventh St. H. in Elkhart
A number Of River Park people
attended the Baptist church in
Mishawaka last night TO hear
Evangelist r. L. Meyer
Mr.. and Mrs. James Rogers have
returned tosNew Carlisle after a Wis
il with friends
c. +. Allen has returned 70 the
Great Lakes training station after
"A short furlouEh.
Mrs c. G. Smith left this morn
ing for Elkhart for few days visit.
She viii also visit at Eagle lake,
Edwardsburg. Mich.
Mrs. a. Smith, Seventh St, con-
tinueS ill.,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
SOCIAL EVENTS.

Mrs Stanley Klosinski. 21S s.
Chestnut St, was hostess TO the
mem bers of the Pulaski Red Cross
auxiliary. No. Q, at her home Tues
day evening. The time was spent in
knitting. A social hour was also
enjoyed. Fourteen members we're
present at the meeting on May
IS a meeting will be held at the
home Of Mrs. Helen Taberski. 500
y. Johnson st.
The rehearsal Of the. play The
Cross With the Crimson Stain,
which will be given by st. Marys
society at St Adalbert's parish.
June ., will be held this evening
at o'clock at the library parlors
under the direction of Miss Victoria
Strauss.
The members of the White Eagle
Polish Aid auxiliary viii meet
Thursday evening at T. Balicki Fall
cons hall w. Division St All fin
ished articles should be turned in
The Koscuiszko Red Cross auxil-
larry will meet Thursday evening at
O'Clock a St John Cantius Liter
airy library parlors.
Members of the Polish Aid aux
Hilary Promien Wolnosci, will meet
at the parish library Thursday even
ing at S o'clock. The time will he
spent at sewing and knitting.
The St Barbara Polish Army Aid
auxiliary of st. Stanislaus parish
will meet Thursday evening at the
St Stanislaus school room. The
time will he devoted to sewing and
knitting for the soldiers and Polish
children under the direction of Miss
Josephine Laskowski, chairman of
the auxiliary.
Mrs and Mrs. Edward DOrZecki,
z. Broadway. entertained Tuesday
evening honoring their guest. Miss
Veronica Walkers OF Hammond,
Ind. The evening was spent in
formally A luncheon was served at
a IA BILE centered with garden
flowers Places were laid for 10.
among the guests being Miss Anna
GniwOsz of Misha waka. Arthur
Keasy. Miss Helen MORAN. Joseph
Kliszka. Mrs. Rosalie Zawadzka Of
Chicago and Joseph Homulec and
daughter. Esther
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
VIEWS WITH OISFAV0R
ADVANCE OF OIL PRICE

WASHINGTON. May Warn
ing that the government "will NOT AZ
this time view with approval any
further advance M the price OF
crude oil" has been sent 20 oil pro-
ducers by Mark = Requa. director
Of the fuel administration oil dIti-
sion. through A. q. Bedford Of New
York. chairman Of the petroleum
war service committee.
Director Requa in a letter 20 Mr.
Bedford. made public Tuesday
night, said he had been informed
that in some localities there is "a dis
position hy OIL producer to with
hold production in anticipation ~
increased prices either in the form
n an increase IN the posted price
or the amount Of the bonus
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
RIVER PARK

Beginning Monday, May %, the
registration Of babies and all chill
dren under six years will be taken
at the River Park school and con-
tinue one week. The registration is
in accordance with the national
movement to save and protect the
babies. All mothers are urged to
bring their babies to the school TO
be examined weighed and meas
ured. A committee Of local women
will be at the school each day, also
a nurse and physician to make the
proper examinations.
Rev. NJ. H. Appleby, district su-
perintendenr. will give an address at
the regular prayer and praise meet
ing of the Methodist Episcopal
church, and Rev Lord the pastor,
will also give short talk. A large
attendance is urged.
Rev. Mr.. Appleby will also con-
duct the third quarterly conference,
which will follow the prayer service.
Cottage prayer meeting conduct
ed by Rev 3. + Hitchcock was held
at the parsonage Tuesday evening.
Rev Hitchcock will lead the prayer
and praise meeting 10 be held at the
Nishawaka church Thursday even
ing.
Miss Nellie Coddington was ten
oered a pleasant surprise by num-
Der Of friends at her home on ;.
Tenth st. The affair was in honor Of
her birthday anniversary. Music and
games were features of the even
ing. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. William McGill. Clifford Ct,
entertained at a family dinner in
honor Of her brother. Chauncy Sny-
der OF NIishaw aka, who will leave
Thursday for indianapolis 10 await
assignment 20 a United States train
ing camp.
A meeting of the Bible students
was held Tuesday evening at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Den
YES. s. Sixth St
Miss Fannie Thomas. the school
nurse. gave an interesting talk 10 the
mothers at the school Tuesday even
ing. Miss Thomas explained her
duties as the school nurse and asked
she cooperation OF the mothers to
better the health and moral cOndi-
tons Of the children.
The mem bers of the l. and @.
club met al the Red Cross head
quarters Tuesday afternoon and
made surgical dressings.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hartman re-
ceived box of fine new potatoes
this morning by parcel post sent by
their son. ]. T. Hartman from his
home al Texarkana. Ark. They were
Of the early strawberry variety
T. Williams. :. seventh St. who
has been i'll the past two months
with blood poisoning. the result Of
running a thorn in his thuma while
AT work at MS floral store on Al4sh-
igan ST. was able 10 return 10 the
store yesterday.
Henry Winger Of Plymouth, Ind.
is here for a visit with his son, J.
W. Winger. 1901 Mishawaka av.
Mr. and Mrs. Oriskeen and son
have returned TO Elkhart after a
visit in River Park.
Mr.. and Mrs Daniel Miles have
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22

Combine ingredients and shape into
loaf and bake IS minutes
The Impromptu club Red Cross
auxiliary viii meet Thursday after
noon with Mrs. Richard Elbel, sos
Portage av.
The Trinity NJ. Z. Red Cross aux
Hilary. No. 81. will meet Thursday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. L.
r. Haven. 1880 Vassar az.
A meeting OF the Progress club
Red Cross auxiliary will be held
Thursday afternoon in the club
rooms.
An all-day meeting of the Auten
W. r. c. Red Cross auxiliary, No
Is, will be held Thursday in the old
court house.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22

until the beans are tender. Re
move to a large casserole. or bean
pot season we'll with salt. and add
two or three green peppers broken
up. Cover for an inch with the
bean water and simmer in the oven
or on top OF the stove for several
hours. stirring frequently TO break
the beans slightly so as 10 thicken
the gravy. adding little boiling
water If necessary. A few minutes
before serving. sprinkle with grated
cheese and brown in the oven
Hopping John.
For this recipe use two cups OF
beans and one cup OF rice; boil the
two separately until both are nearly
done: turn the two together. season
with tablespoon Of fat, pinch Of
pepper and teaspoon OF salt and
complete the cooking.
Plain Barley Cake.
One-fourth cup fat: e. cup glu-
cose: egg, well beaten; Is cup
milk or water: cups barley flour;
8 teaspoons baking powder. is tea
soon salt: I cup raisins.
Cream the fat. add the glucose
and cream together. Add beaten
egg and milk Add the sifted dry
ingredients and the raisins. Pour
into shallow creased pan and bake
about % minutes
Pinto Bean Loaf
one pint cold cooked pinto
beans. egg. well beaten, ! cup
bread crumbs. IA hIespoon finely
chopped onion: > tablespoonfuls to-
mato soup: salt and pepper 70 taste.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
BAZAAR AND DANCE.

Mem bers of the Polish Army Aid
auxiliary. Promien Wolnosci. held a
successful bazaar combined with a
dance Tuesday evening at st. Cas-
imir's auditorium. Webster st. The
affair was a decided success both
from the financial standpoint as
well as in enjoyment. Every booth
including the refreshments stand
was we'll patronized. A neat sum Of
money was realized. which will be
used in purchasing yarn and other
Red Cross supplies for the Polish
army in France and Canada.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
Announcement

The Sewing society of the Zion
Evangelical church VIII meet Thurs
day afternoon at the parish school.
HOstesses will be Mrs. Abraham
Fries. Mrs Margaret Hans, Mrs. ia
cob Marker and Mrs. John Sind
linger.
Mrs. J. G. Otis, 74O Lawndale av.,
will be hostess Thursday afternoon
to members OF the Thursday club.
A card party will be given Friday
afternoon in the w. .. w. hall by
members Of Olive Grove, No. IL,
WoOdmen circle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
Womea's War Work
THREE PINTO BEAN LUNCH
IONS

THREE PINTO BEAN LUNCH
EONS.
Did you ever hear OF Buffalo
Bills pinto ponies? The pinto bean
is the pony's namesake We can't
all have pinto ponies but everybody
can have pinto beans for we have
a large crop of them this year and
they are much cheaper than ordin-
airy beans The United States food
administration Is urging the use Of
the pinto bean.
Luncheon I.
Mexican FriJOles
Scalloped Tomatoes Brown Bread
Fruit
Luncheon III.
Hopping John
Plain Barley Cake
Orange Marmalade.
Luncheon Ill.
Pinto Bean Loaf with Tomato
Sauce
Baked Potatoes
Apricot Pies COOatmeal crust)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
Mexican RrijoIcS.

WASH pint OF pinto beans. put
them IN a large pot. cover with cold
water. and bring 10 a boil slowly.
Pour of the water. cover with cold
water. boil again and repeat this
twice. The last time add two
tablespoons of drippings and boil
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
BIRTHS.

Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Valentine
KoCzorowski. W. Ford st, a daugh-
ter May -.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
PERSONAL

Chief Commissary Steward Ben
jamin Frank of the federal camp,
Pelham, y. j.. is spending a To-day
furlOugh with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Frank OF the oliver hotel.
Mr.. and Yrs. B. +. Vert. s11 II
Cleveland av., have as their guests
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Biting and
son. James of Newport, Pa.
Word has been received here CT
the promotion TO corporal of Cass j.
Rosnoski of the 379th aero squad
ron. Fort Worth. Texas. Before en-
listing Cpl. RosnOski resided at 32S
y. Main st
n. NJ. Crockett and owen Davies
have gone 10 Indianapolis 10 attend
the state laundrymen's convention,
to be held on Thursday and Friday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Irene Sanders beauty parlor
Hair dressing. shampOOing. facial
massage and agent for Madame g.
]. Walkers hair goods. 205 Pagin 81
Bell phone ass -AdHt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22

Mrs. D. r. Flood and Miss Ger
trude Brown are Offering some es-
peciaIly attractive models in La
Camille Corsets at The Corset shop.
100 s Main St Correst corset
ing is vital for young girls. and It
is very important that the boning
be properly placed. Corset comfort
can only be obtained by buying the
corset that is designed for your fig
ure Our prices are reasonable and
our NOTICE is: Service Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22

Holy water fOunts. Candlesticks
and crucifixes, at Schillins's. Adv.
41S5-22
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
IN COLORED CIRCLES.

The Sorosis club chorus viii meet
Thursday evening for rehearsal.
Every member is requested 10 be
present Rehearsal viii begin
promptly at 500 O'Clock p. m.
The O. d. 7. club viii meet at the
home Of Mrs. Burgess Friday after
noon. This will be the last meeting
before the. state federation of color
ed womans clubs which will con
vene at Evansville May -. IS and
%.
All colored men OF South Bend
are urged 10 meet at the x. Of P.
hall Wednesday evening for the
purpose Of organizing a home guard
unit.
Prayer meeting at Olivet A. ". r.
church every "Wednesday evening.
Everyone invited. Rev a. T Read
ding. pastor
PERSONALS.
Rev Jenkins OF North Carolina
il visiting his sisters. Mrs Barton
and Miss Bessie Jenkins OF this city
Miss Odessa Taylor OF Elkhart
spent Saturday and sunday here
as the guest Of friends.
Rev. A T. Reading spent Sunday
at Benton Harbor. Mich. where
they are planning 10 build nav
church.
Mrs. Bessie Thomas is still III at
her home on Francis s.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22
sPECIAL FoR THURsDAY.

Rib or Brisket Boiling Beef ....1Zc
Beef Pot Roast understandable
Hamburger STEAK -.-I2tz
Buehler Bros, s19 : Michigan ST
-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22

Safety Deposit boxes for rent az
THE MORRIS PLAN GO. ADV
45o1-z-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-22

Members Of the board Of directors
of the Orphans home and an aux
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
Pine Grove Lodge
UendersonyiIIe, N. c,

Hendersonville, \. c. Hot and cold water bath on every floor. Large airy rooms, all screened, on main street One of the highest elevations in the city. Large, shady lawn: home cook ing, best market affords. Rates reason
 MRS. J. L. LESTER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
JAPAN'S OPPOSITION
 PARTY DEMANDS
 EXTENSION 0F VOTE
Nearly 5000 Members Hold Conference and Pass Reso-
 lutiOns as to Franchise

Nagoya. Japan, June 1.-(Correspond- ence of the Associated Press.)-De- mands that right to vote be extended in Japan in consonance with the prog ress of the age were adopted at d meeting recently of the constitutional or opposition party. Some 5000 mem bers, representing Il provinces were present, and Viscount Kato, formerly foreign minister, the president of the party, presided. The franchise demand is of interest because only small pro- portion of Japan's male population has at present, the right to vote.
 The resolutions also declared that Japans diplomacy should be reformed. particularly with regard to China that in view of the war, naval armaments should be replenished. that national finance and economies be strengthened. that educational institutions be in creased and improved and that the circulation of money and the prices of commodities should be regulated,
 A manifesto was adopted insisting that in face of the grave international situation produced by the war the col lapse of Russia and the domestic com motion in China. Japan has no fixed policy, and alleging that the present government enjoys neither prestige among the powers nor confidence among the Japanese themselves.
 The manifesto continued: Under these circumstances, it is no wonder that Japan's diplomacy is feebly con- ducted, her national defense pro- gramme not properly formulated, her finances unadjusted, the peoples rights cramped. and her social life not put on a sound basis. We are determined to do our best to secure a change of the present cabinet so that the state ad- ministration may be conducted on the basis of sound public opinion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-30
The Oldest Town-PronOunce It

The OiQeSJ IOWn-fIOnOuuCe IL Maynard Owen Williams in the Chris
 tian Herald.
 few miles south of the snow ridge of the Caucasus, next door to Europe, but actually in Asia, there is a wretched little village whose fame should be world wide Beneath it's terraced homes two rivers units: the clear, cold Aragwa. hastening from it's birthplace in the eternal SHOWS of the Caucasus to the hot depression of tha Caspian, and the Kura, sullied and dirty. swinging in from the west to make it's way across the barren Trans caucason steppe, between the noun tains of Daghestan and the Armenian highlands.
 town. Only a Russian, with ample whis- kers, can really pronounce the word, There is really nothing in the peace ful and dirty little village to compare with the militant aggressiveness of its name.
 Mtzkhet has claims to antiquity that make the oldest New England town ap- pear as a mere baby; for it's citizens as sert that it was founded by one of Noah $ sons, who strolled over from Mount Ararat one day and chose this site be cause of it's excellent drainage. The town looks old, to say the least. Damas- GUS has a verdant freshness about it that is as deceptive as grease paint but Mtzkhet stands out from green fields and pastures new like a weathered, sharp bowed fishing smack in an emerald sea