ADDRESSES OF MAJOR LACEY 267 



one of the finest places for a farm in all Iowa, but they 

 founded a fine city. The names they selected are an 

 euphonious combination of Seminole, Sac, and Fox 

 words. These names are not only agreeable to the ear 

 but have become associated with our lives and history 

 until we have become doubly attached to them. 



On this day we think of both the living and the dead. 

 Whilst we celebrate the independence of the nation we 

 rejoice also at the founding of a city and a common- 

 wealth. We miss many, in fact nearly all, of the pioneers 

 today. These friends of the past we both mourn and 

 honor. 



And the stately ships sail on 

 To their haven under the hill ; 



But for the touch of a vanished hand, 

 And the sound of a voice that it still ! 



Break, break, break, 



At the foot of thy crags, sea, 

 But the tender grace of a day that is dead 



Will never come back to me. 



We can gather more good from the example of those 

 who have passed away than from the study of living 

 characters, because, as a rule, prejudice is buried with 

 the dead and forgiveness blossoms upon their graves. 

 And especially do we honor those who die for their coun- 

 try, for no seed produces so sure a crop as the blood of 

 martyrs. 



But what past age would serve for a complete model 

 for the present? We are living now in an era of good 

 feeling nationally. The war with all its bitterness has 

 passed away and a brass band on the most patriotic oc- 

 casions mingles "Dixie" and "My Maryland" with the 

 "Star Spangled Banner" and "Yankee Doodle." 



The Fourth of July is our most typical holiday and is 

 unique among the celebrations of the world. Canada has 



